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Book Synopsis‘A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.’ – The Daily Record. The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured, and in Cairngorm John he shares stories of life and death, alongside discussions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs. Allen's book is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors, whether as a casual hillwalker or as part of a mountain rescue team. This latest edition includes additional photographs and new chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed in the early years of the twenty-first century.Trade Review‘Indispensable to those who love the hills. The stories it contains are poignant and full of emotion.’ * The Inverness Courier *‘A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.’ * The Daily Record *‘The twisting mix of sadness and wit are blended together with perfection. Kick Ass Day and the true meaning of TLC are the kind of priceless gems that we all need.’ -- Neil Woodhead * Mountain Rescue Magazine *‘Cairngorm John portrays the human side of mountain rescue, clearly demonstrating the emotional roller coaster that's involved, as well as the camaraderie that exists within teams like Cairngorm Mountain Rescue.’ * TGO Magazine *‘Allen’s book is an invaluable source.’ * Climber Magazine *Table of ContentsThree reasons for writing this book Acknowledgement List of illustrations Introduction by Sir Chris Bonington PROLOGUE: The Mountains A LIFE IN MOUNTAIN RESCUE EPILOGUE: The Sea TEN YEARS AFTER 1. Rescue from the ai 2. New technology: Can-Ams and Ski-Doos, Go-Pros, Apps and Drones 3. A new beginnin 4. Safety in the mountain AFTERWORD: Thai Boys MAPS Cairngorm Mountains Northern Corries Cairngorm Plateau Glossary of climbing terms Gaelic pronunciation and meanings Select bibliography About the author

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Book SynopsisInspired by the success of the US Christian Right and the rise of the global far-right, ultraconservative Christians in Europe are joining forces and seek to reshape Europe. By assembling in anti-gender movements and sharing anti-Muslim narratives, they actively influence the political landscape and shape government policies. The contributors offer new perspectives on the protagonists and the entangled networks that work to abolish liberal democracy in Europe behind the scenes. This anthology is the first to bring together case studies on the Christian Right in over 20 European countries, providing a transnational perspective and an accessible insight for clergy, politicians, and academics alike.

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Book Synopsis'I think you have something here' I said, 'This could lead to a whole new way of understanding criminal behaviour. As far as I know no one's ever tried to figure out why serial killers kill. The implications are profound.' Haunting, heartfelt, and deeply human, Dr Ann Burgess's remarkable memoir combines a riveting personal narrative of fearless feminism and ambition, bone-chilling encounters with real-life monsters, and a revealing portrait of the ever-evolving US criminal justice system. A Killer By Design will inspire, terrify, and enlighten you in equal measure.It forces us to confront the age-old question 'What drives someone to kill, and how can we stop them?' 'Of all the colleagues I've worked with, Ann is one of the sharpest – and one of the toughest ... She taught us how to harness the chaos of serial killers' minds and helped us decipher the undecipherable. I'd recommend that everyone read A Killer By Design; not only is it a great page-turner, but it's about time Ann's story was heard' - JOHN E. DOUGLAS, former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author of Mindhunter.Trade Review'Of all the colleagues I've worked with, Ann is one of the sharpest – and one of the toughest. Ann's behind-the-scenes work had a profound impact on the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, since she taught us how to harness the chaos of serial killers' minds and helped us decipher the undecipherable. I'd recommend that everyone read A Killer By Design; not only is it a great page-turner, but it's about time Ann's story was heard' -- John E. Douglas, former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author of Mindhunter'My career was shaped after reading the seminal text on sexual homicide co-authored by Dr. Ann Burgess – one of the original Mindhunters. Now, in A Killer By Design, Burgess shows how she helped refine the criminal profiling process, with an acute eye for detail and heartwarming compassion for the victims. This book has quickly become a permanent fixture on my bookshelf and is a must-read for anybody who wants to understand the history of exploring the predator's mind. Burgess is truly a hero in the fight against evil' -- Paul Holes, FBI Task Force Officer, retired cold case investigator, and co-host of Jensen and Holes: The Murder Squad podcast'I will never forget the first time I heard Ann Burgess speak about her work to a large audience at Penn. We all were mesmerized. Ann brought forensic nursing and her ground-breaking research on crime victims and trauma to the university. She completely upended how law enforcement thinks about victims of trauma and abuse, all while challenging long-held assumptions of American culture. Her story needs to be heard' -- Claire M. Fagin, Former Dean, Professor Emerita of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Interim President 1993-1994'As a young FBI criminal profiler walking the halls of the renowned FBI Behavioral Science Unit, I quickly realized that to be successful it was critical to identify professional mentors who possessed the knowledge, skills, and abilities that I aspired to. Ann Burgess was then and still stands out as an icon for me' -- Gregory M. Cooper, Executive Director of the Cold Case Foundation, Former FBI Profiler'As the FBI Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) grew and evolved in the late 1970s, Ann Burgess led the way for the Unit's training, research, and operational work to reach out to mental health professionals beyond the typical investigative/prosecutive perspective. She helped the BSU to add this new perspective and insight to its understanding of the behavior of both offenders and victims. Ann's new book, A Killer By Design, tells the behind the scenes story of her long term work with the BSU from her unique perspective. I highly recommend this book' -- Kenneth V. Lanning, 20-year member of the FBI BSU and author of Love, Bombs, and Molesters: An FBI Agent's Journey'Countless investigators and detectives around the world do work every single day that is based on the research and discoveries of Dr. Ann Burgess – myself included. But here, for the first time, we are able to experience the fascinating – and often heart wrenching-stories behind these facts, figures, and procedures alongside Ann as she worked the cases that would serve as the foundation of criminal profiling. This is a riveting book and will become a staple on the shelves of both experts, and armchair detectives' -- Sarah Cailean, Criminal Behaviorist'With her keen insight, decades of groundbreaking research in a male-dominated field, and relentless commitment to the victims of the worst imaginable crimes, Dr. Burgess has been a bona fide trailblazer in the forensic arena. This poignant, gripping, and long overdue account will soon prove a classic of the true crime genre' -- Michael H. Stone, M.D. & Gary Brucato, Ph.D., authors of The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime'One of my jobs at the BSU was to get the data that Dr. Burgess was analyzing in Boston to my Police Fellowship Program. I'd compare what the police fellows said on cases with what Dr. Burgess said. The foundational profiling tools we brought into the mix – which helped develop a well-defined, disciplined, and logical approach to the field of criminal profiling – stood the test of time. In A Killer By Design, readers get a behind-the-scenes look of what it was like to be at the forefront of such important work, and it's a must-read for anyone who wants to know what criminal profiling is really like, outside of movies and tv shows' -- Judson M. Ray, M.S., M.Ed., FBI Profiler (ret.)

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Book SynopsisWhat are you afraid of – and how is it holding you back?The phenomenal classic on moving from a place of paralysis, pain and indecision to one of energy, enthusiasm and actionWhatever your anxieties, Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway® can teach you how to handle what life throws at you, allowing you to take control, move forwards and live the life you want.First published over 30 years ago, Susan Jeffers’ phenomenal classic has helped change the lives of over two million readers around the world. Her timeless advice is as important and relevant today as when it was first published: we live in an era governed by fear – fear of failure, of missing out, of rejection, of the future, of change, of not fitting in, of intimacy, of being alone, of growing old ... the list seems endless. We are also easily paralysed by fear of the things we need to do from driving or public speaking to making tough decisions or asking for what we want or need.Whatever your challenge and whatever fears are holding you back, Susan Jeffers’ profound advice, insight and tools will help you move from a place of paralysis, pain and indecision to one of energy, enthusiasm and action.Trade ReviewIf you have trouble taking risks and need help read Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway * Daily Express *Reading this book was a revelation. It's a wonderful book for life * Julie Walters, actress *The best self-help book I've read...everyone should read this * Health Plus *Like the title says, just go for it * Elle *Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway will help turn your fear into confidence and action * Deidre Sanders, The Sun *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing the Chinese text on the left and the English translation on the right, this beautifully bound edition of Sun Tzu’s classic text makes a unique gift or collector's item. Written in the sixth century BCE, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still widely read and consulted today for its timeless, piercing insights into strategy and tactics. Napoleon, Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. Beyond the world of war, business and management gurus have also applied Sun Tzu’s ideas to office politics and corporate strategy. This edition of The Art of War is printed on high-quality paper and bound by traditional Chinese book-making techniques. It contains the full 13 chapters on such topics as laying plans, attacking by stratagem, weaponry, terrain, and the use of spies. Sun Tzu addresses different campaign situations, marching, energy, and how to exploit your enemy's weaknesses. This edition is an essential addition to any library, whether you’re fascinated by the philosophy of warfare, Chinese history, or even twenty-first-century business.

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Book Synopsis'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and shared status as highly powerful nations, China, Korea and Japan love to hate each other. Why?In search of an answer, Michael Booth journeys across East Asia to explore the mutual animosity that frequently threatens to draw the world into all-out war. From misjudged cake decorations to electoral meddling, contradictory origin myths to territorial disputes, this deeply researched and hugely entertaining book shows that no conflict is too small to keep the fires of neighbourly hostility burning.'A fine summary of East Asian cultures and conflicts...useful, fact-packed and readable' SpectatorTrade ReviewIn this enjoyable and information-packed travelogue…[Booth] is a terrific observer… his chatty style disarms his subjects and entertains the reader. It is a hard act to pull off when dealing with tragedy. His deft, accurate summaries of the contentious history in each place work well. -- Michael Sheridan * Sunday Times *Three Tigers, One Mountain is a fine summary of East Asian cultures and conflicts, with a chummy, affable tone and profound interest in its subject… useful, fact-packed and readable. -- Mike Cormack * Spectator *In this entertaining travel book…[Booth] becomes our genial host on a tour of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China… It’s a credit to Booth’s skill as a writer that he keeps us both entertained and informed in every chapter. -- Jasper Becker * Literary Review *[Booth is] an engaging travel companion. Not only is he serious about his reportage, but he is also a fine descriptive writer… the journey [in Three Tigers, One Mountain] is well worth the ticket. -- Christian Tyler * Oldie *Four years after Booth exploded the myth of the Scandi utopia, he enhances his reputation for getting to the truth of societal attitudes with this exploration of why, despite sharing much, the giants of East Asia - China, Japan and Korea - just don't get on. * i *

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Book SynopsisA TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED MY WAY OF THINKING ABOUT DREAMS' Jay Shetty'A JOURNEY THROUGH NEUROSCIENCE, NEUROCHEMISTRY, MAGIC, MYSTERY . . . A FANTASTIC READ' Dr Rangan Chatterjee'TRANSFORMATIONAL' Julia Samuel'ELEGANTLY LIFTS THE CURTAIN ON THE DREAMSCAPE TERRITORY' David Eagleman'THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE' Lewis Howes'OUR POET LAUREATE OF NEUROSCIENCE' Greg Whyte'AN INSTANT CLASSIC' Bryan FogelDreams are a source of mystery. They have changed the course of individual lives and the world, spurring business deals, inspiring art and scientific breakthroughs, triggering military invasions and mental breakdowns. Yet the source of dreams is not mysterious. They are the product of an extraordinary transformation that occurs in the brain each night when we sleep. In this pioneering book, bestselling neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial delves into the dreaming brain and shares stories from his own practice to show the astonishing impact that dreams have on our waking life. He explains how dreaming of an exam might help you score up to 20% higher, why taking a long nap could make you better at problem-solving, and even that certain dream disorders can warn you of serious diseases like Parkinson's years ahead of other symptoms. He offers clear and compelling advice, backed by new research, to become a lucid dreamer, understand your dreaming patterns and unleash their creative power. Sharing the very latest discoveries in modern neuroscience, This Is Why You Dream provides answers to some fundamental questions: Why do we dream? How do we dream? What do dreams mean? And perhaps, most importantly, do we sleep in order to dream?

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of A History of Britain in 21 Women The history of the world is the history of great women. Marie Curie discovered radium and revolutionised medical science. Empress Cixi transformed China. Frida Kahlo turned an unflinching eye on life and death. Anna Politkovskaya dared to speak truth to power, no matter the cost. Their names should be shouted from the rooftops. And that is exactly what Jenni Murray is here to do.Trade Review‘Each story has been lovingly researched and crafted with care… The book is written in a fresh, accessible, at times witty style… Murray skilfully interweaves stories of the familiar with the lesser-known, and brings new information to light… Not only has Murray succeeded in her aim to celebrate women’s achievements, but this book is an achievement in itself – one that everyone who identifies as a feminist (and anyone who doesn’t) should read.’ -- Resurgence & Ecologist'Enlightening pieces of passion about 21 pioneering woman delivered with personal verve.' -- LoveReading‘Charming...[Murray’s] selection is pleasingly varied… but the strength of the collection lies in Murray’s relaxed and intimate style… a testament to the achievements and the complicated legacies, of extraordinary women.’ * BBC History Magazine *‘In this interesting twist on collective biography…has chosen 21 women to document history… Whether browsing for fun or reading cover to cover, readers will find this equally satisfying.’ * Booklist *‘Ambitious, engaging and accessible. Who better than Jenni Murray to curate this whistle-stop tour of the globe and introduce twenty-one women who in different times and different places dared to be different?’ -- Dr Anna Whitelock, author of Mary Tudor: England’s First Queen‘A valuable resource for all readers. Jenni Murray’s collection of distinguished women is illuminating and inspiring.’ -- Charlotte Gordon, author of Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley

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Book SynopsisEvery Cherry's Stories for your Senses is an innovative series that immerses the reader in stories using the five senses. The storylines act as guides to each environment and sensory descriptions engage readers in each world that is created.

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Book SynopsisSpark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts.

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Book SynopsisI invite you to be courageous and get comfortable with being uncomfortable, because any discomfort you feel is temporary and pales in comparison to what black and brown people often have to experience on a daily basis.Are you ready?The Good Ally is an urgent call to arms to become better allies against racism and provides a thoughtful approach, centering collective healing, to do so.It is a book for those against persistent racial injustice, hungry to expand their knowledge and understanding of systemic racism in Britain and beyond. It uncovers the roots of racism and its birthplace, anti-Blackness.It is for those who not only want to be able to better recognise both subtle and overt forms of racism in action, to examine their powerful role in it, but who want to know what to do about it. The answer often lies within.The Good Ally is the answer to what next?'Trade Review‘Nova’s book for me is a mental health manual for dealing with the everyday issues that arise when navigating a system that seeks to deny the existence of structural racism. She not only gives the reader detailed examples of the things that can and do arise, she also expertly offers solutions that help deal with them.’David Harewood MBE, actor and author of Maybe I Don’t Belong Here ‘The Good Ally is a powerful trojan horse. While the title calls out to every white person who has wanted to know 'How can I become a good anti-racist ally?', it's content delivers hard-hitting facts, stories, and reflections that remind us that it's not about being good, it's about doing better.’Layla F. Saad, Sunday Times bestselling author of Me and White Supremacy ‘On the journey to becoming a better and more effective ally, Nova’s book is a must read. It will prompt deep reflection, it will make you smile, and it might even make you cry. Through this process, it powerfully provides the insight and guidance each of us need to be better.’ Gary Coombe, CEO P&G – Global Grooming Business ‘Nova Reid is one of the most generous, open-hearted, energising writers working today. The Good Ally is a beautiful, bold and no-BS guide to getting uncomfortable, digging deep and being fully human. It will be the best and hardest work you ever do. You will not regret it.’ Emma Gannon ‘Powerful, exhilarating and confronting, this book stayed at the front of my thoughts, long after I'd finished it.’ Zoe Williams, Guardian Columnist ‘A powerful book for change that comes at a time when we need it most. Nova seamlessly weaves together historical and personal storytelling with practical advice, creating a work that is informative, confronting and moving.’ Matthew Williams, author of The Science of Hate and Professor of Criminology Cardiff University

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Book SynopsisAll boobs are created equal and are all honoured in this charming gift book.The Joy of Boobies is celebration of boobs of every size, shape and colour; breasts that have been created, removed, augmented or reduced. Boobies that are full of milk, boobies that will never produce any, boobies that are pierced, that point south or are uneven. Big tits, small tits and everything in between.This book is a call to celebrate the story our boobs have to tell and come to love what's on our chests.

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Book Synopsis''Stand by for fireworks as it hits the shelves'' SUNDAY TIMES''If Orwell were with us today, he''d be writing books like this'' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE''Breath-taking and jaw-dropping'' PETER FRANKOPAN''A true-life thriller'' ANNE APPLEBAUMFrom the bestselling author of Kleptopia comes a true story about Cuckooland a world where the rich can buy everything including the truth.Everywhere, the powerful are making a renewed claim to the greatest prize of all: to own the truth. The power to choose what you want reality to be and impose that reality on the world.For three years, Tom Burgis followed a lead that took him deeper and deeper into Cuckooland the place where the rich own the truth. The trail snaked from the Kremlin to Kathmandu, Stockholm to the Steppe, from a blood-soaked town square in Uzbekistan to a royal retreat in Scotland. Burgis hunted down oligarchs, developed secret sources and traced vast sums of money flowing between multinational corporations, ex-Soviet dictators and the west's ruling elites. And he found one man who wanted the power to bend reality to his will.This book tells an astonishing story: a tale of secrets and lies that reveals how fragile that truth can be. Whether it's in Kazakh torture chambers or the UK's High Court, the lords of Cuckooland are seizing control of the truth. They decree what stories may be told about war and money and power, what we are permitted to know and more importantly, what we are not.From the bestselling author of Kleptopia, Cuckooland is a deeply reported work of non-fiction that reads like a thriller. It is a story of how globalisation and technological revolution have combined to imperil the foundation of free societies: that the truth belongs to the many, not the few.

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Book SynopsisW.G. Sebald was born in Wertach im Allgäu, Germany in 1944. He studied German language and literature in Freiburg, Switzerland and Manchester. In 1966 he took up a position as an assistant lecturer at the University of Manchester, and settled permanently in England in 1970. He was Professor of European Literature at the University of East Anglia, and the author of The Emigrants, which won a series of major awards, including the Berlin Literature Prize, the Heinrich Böll Prize, the Heinrich Heine Prize and the Joseph Breitbach Prize; The Rings of Saturn, and Vertigo. W.G. Sebald wrote in his native tongue, German, and worked closely with his translator, Michael Hulse, to translate his work into English. He died in December 2001.Michael Hulse has translated Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther and Jacob Wasserman's Caspar Hauser, as well as the contemporary German authors Luise Rinser, Botho Strauss and Elfriede Jelinek. He is also an award-Trade ReviewA novel of ideas with a difference: it is nothing but ideas. Framed around the narrator's long walks in East Anglia, Sebald shows how one man looks aslant at historical atrocity. Formally dexterous, fearlessly written (why shouldn't an essay be a novel?), and unremittingly arcane; by the end I was in tears -- Teju Cole * Guardian *A great, strange and moving work * James Wood, Guardian *The finest book of long-distance mental travel that I've ever read * Jonathan Raban, Times Literary Supplement *A desperate intensity of feeling is thrillingly counterpoised by the workings of a wonderfully learned and rigorous mind * Sunday Times *Sebald is surely a major European author...he reaches the heights of epiphanic beauty only encountered normally in the likes of Proust * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisIn late 1888, only weeks before his final collapse into madness, Nietzsche (1844-1900) set out to compose his autobiography, and Ecce Homo remains one of the most intriguing yet bizarre examples of the genre ever written. In this extraordinary work Nietzsche traces his life, work and development as a philosopher, examines the heroes he has identified with, struggled against and then overcome - Schopenhauer, Wagner, Socrates, Christ - and predicts the cataclysmic impact of his ''forthcoming revelation of all values''. Both self-celebrating and self-mocking, penetrating and strange, Ecce Homo gives the final, definitive expression to Nietzsche''s main beliefs and is in every way his last testament.Table of ContentsEcce Homo - Friedrich Nietzsche IntroductionNote on the TextChronology of Nietzsche's LifeECCE HOMO: How One Becomes What One IsForewordOn this perfect day...Why I am So WiseWhy I am So CleverWhy I Write Such Good BooksThe Birth of TragedyThe Untimely EssaysHuman, All Too HumanDaybreakThe Gay ScienceThus Spoke ZarathustraBeyond Good and EvilGenealogy of MoralsTwilight of the IdolsThe Wagner CaseWhy I Am a DestinyNotes

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Duff Cooper Prize for History, the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, the American Library in Paris Award, the Franco-British Society Literary Prize and the Grand Prix de la Biographie Politique du TouquetA SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, FINANCIAL TIMES, TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR''Masterly ... awesome reading ... an outstanding biography'' Max Hastings, Sunday TimesIn six weeks in the early summer of 1940, France was over-run by German troops and quickly surrendered. The French government of Marshal Pétain sued for peace and signed an armistice. One little-known junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. ''Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished.'' At that moment, Charles de Gaulle entereTrade ReviewJulian Jackson's biography is a worthy monument to this extraordinary figure. He has a good eye for the telling quotation and a magnificent capacity to place de Gaulle, one of the most fascinating subjects in twentieth-century politics, in his historical and political setting. The result is a wonderful history of modern France disguised as the biography of a statesman. -- Mark Mazower * New York Review of Books *Scholarship of the highest class ... a truly great book, for after this all other biographies can be cast aside. -- Simon Heffer * Sunday Telegraph *Only a great biography could do justice to such a man. This one does it, magnificently. -- Noel Malcolm * Daily Telegraph *More than just another, bigger, biography ... he has the skill and style to maintain a dramatic narrative over nearly 800 pages of text -- Robert Tombs * Spectator *A suitably monumental achievement. -- Lewis Jones * The Times *

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Book SynopsisFor more than 2,000 years, Sun Tzu''s The Art of War has provided leaders with essential advice on battlefield tactics, managing troops and terrain, and employing cunning and deception. An elemental part of Chinese culture, it has also become a touchstone for the Western struggle for survival and success, whether in battle, in business or in relationships. Now, in this crisp, accessible new translation, John Minford brings this seminal work to life for today''s readers. A lively, learned introduction, chronologies and suggested further reading are among the valuable apparatus included in this authoritative volume. Even those readers familiar with The Art of War will experience it anew, finding it more fascinating - and more chilling - than ever.Little is known about Sun Tzu (544-496 B.C.) and his life during the Warring States period after the decline of the Zhou dysnasty, but his classic, The Art of War, has been one of the central works of Chinese lite

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Book Synopsis*Winner of the 2020 Lionel Gelber Prize*FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST, PROSPECT and EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR PICKA landmark book that completely transforms our understanding of the crisis of liberalism, from two pre-eminent intellectualsWhy did the West, after winning the Cold War, lose its political balance?In the early 1990s, hopes for the eastward spread of liberal democracy were high. And yet the transformation of Eastern European countries gave rise to a bitter repudiation of liberalism itself, not only in the East but also back in the heartland of the West.In this brilliant work of political psychology, Ivan Krastev and Stephen Holmes argue that the supposed end of history turned out to be only the beginning of an Age of Imitation. Reckoning with the history of the last thirty years, they show that the most powerful force behind the wave of populist xenophobia that began in Eastern Europe stems from resentment at the post-1989 imperative to become Westernized.Through this prism, the Trump revolution represents an ironic fulfillment of the promise that the nations exiting from communist rule would come to resemble the United States. In a strange twist, Trump has elevated Putin''s Russia and Orbán''s Hungary into models for the United States.Written by two pre-eminent intellectuals bridging the East/West divide, The Light that Failed is a landmark book that sheds light on the extraordinary history of our Age of Imitation.Trade ReviewA brilliant, original book on the crisis of modern liberalism. . . a must read to understand our present discontents -- Lionel Barber * Financial Times Books of the Year *If you read one book to understand the state of the world today, make it this one. Aphoristic, counter-intuitive and amusing, a single page provides more insight into populism than libraries of books on Brexit or Trump. . . Extraordinary and compelling. . . Its subject matter is bleak but the deep learning, humour and humanity of its authors shines through -- Mark Leonard * Prospect *A brilliant explanation of the mess we are in. . . written with wonderfully dry wit * Evening Standard Books of the Year *An important book that fizzes with ideas. . . There is a smart insight or elegant paradox on almost every page. . . This book poses in stark terms the dilemma for those who took for granted the ideas that created the postwar western world * Sunday Times *Sharp, polemical and ideas-packed * Economist *Compelling and witty * Prospect Books of the Year *An unflinchingly honest explanation of what has gone wrong in the west - and the east - since 1989 * Financial Times *A bracing analysis of post-Cold War politics, upending cherished assumptions and forcing us to look afresh at the complex dialectic of liberalism and illiberalism -- George SorosThis is a book about imitation by a couple of utterly inimitable authors. It is the most original explanation I've read of the self-destruction of the liberal West as universal utopia. Scathing yet fair -- Peter Pomerantsev, author of Nothing Is True and Everything Is PossibleWitty, incisive, devastating: an unforgettable analysis of why the light of liberalism failed in Eastern Europe, and why resentment towards imitation of the West has fueled the furies of the populist revolt -- Michael Ignatieff, President of Central European University, Budapest

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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2018**WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2019*''As moving as it is painstakingly researched. . . a cracking read'' Viv Groskop, Observer''A riveting account of human error and state duplicity. . . rightly being hailed as a classic'' Hannah Betts, Daily TelegraphOn 26 April 1986 at 1.23am a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine exploded. While the authorities scrambled to understand what was occurring, workers, engineers, firefighters and those living in the area were abandoned to their fate. The blast put the world on the brink of nuclear annihilation, contaminating over half of Europe with radioactive fallout.In Chernobyl, award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy draws on recently opened archives to recreate these events in all their drama. A moment by moment account of the heroes, perpetrators and victims of a trTrade ReviewAn insightful and important book, that often reads like a good thriller, and that exposes the danger of mixing powerful technology with irresponsible politics -- Yuval Noah Harari, author of SapiensAs moving as it is painstakingly researched, this book is a tour de force and a cracking read. . . Without losing any detail or nuance, Plokhy has a knack for making complicated things simple while still profound -- Viv Groskop * Observer *A work of deep scholarship and powerful stroytelling. Plokhy is the master of the telling detail -- Victor Sebestyen * Sunday Times *A compelling history of the 1986 disaster and its aftermath. . . Plokhy's well-paced narrative plunges the reader into the sweaty, nervous tension of the Chernobyl control room -- Daniel Beer * Guardian *The first comprehensive history of the Chernobyl disaster. . . here at last is the monumental history the disaster deserves -- Julie McDowall * The Times *Plokhy, a Harvard professor of Ukrainian background, is ideally placed to tell the harrowing story of Chernobyl. . . he has an immense knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian history and maintains the highest standards of scholarship -- Tony Barber * Financial Times *A meticulous account of the disaster - and how the Soviet authorities tried to cover it up. . . A worthy winner of this year's Baillie Gifford prize for nonfiction -- Robbie Millen * The Times Books of the Year *A riveting account of human error and state duplicity. . . rightly being hailed as a classic -- Hannah Betts * Daily Telegraph *A masterful retelling. . . Mr Plokhy's book will endure as a definitive history * Economist *

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Book Synopsis- When do individuals radicalise? - Can terrorism be rational? - How can we define terrorism? - What is the role of women in terrorism? - Can states be terrorist? World leading experts answer these questions in Contemporary Terrorism Studies, the first textbook to provide a multi-disciplinary, methodologically plural, and richly diverse introduction to terrorism studies. Contemporary Terrorism Studies covers the main approaches in terrorism studies, and is structured into three comprehensive sections. The first on ''The State of Terrorism Studies'' maps the development and historical context of the discipline, and looks to the future of terrorism studies. Part two on ''Issues and Debates in Terrorism Studies'' examines key contentious questions and debates such as the role of women, technology, and the media in terrorism. The final part, part three on ''Countering Terrorism'' focuses specifically on counterterrorism: it''s instruments, foreign policy, legal frameworks, and organisationTrade ReviewAn unusually comprehensive and authoritative book which creatively draws together new and established scholars to explore the many and growing approaches to this most important of subjects. This volume will prove invaluable to those teaching courses on terrorism and will stimulate lively discussion among scholars. * Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford, UK *A powerful, authoritative, compelling volume on one of the world's major fields of research and analysis. A wide-ranging, rigorous and important book. * Professor Richard English, Queen's University Belfast, author of Does Terrorism Work? A History *An ambitious textbook that provides a comprehensive and well-organized introduction to terrorism studies, containing contributions from a large number of leading scholars in the field. Contemporary Terrorism Studies covers an impressive range of topics and pays close attention to the key issues that drive our understanding of terrorism. * Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow Emerita, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University, and Professor Emerita, Wesleyan University, USA *Given the vast expansion of terrorism studies, the need for an authoritative exegesis and assessment of the many new approaches, methodologies, and perspectives involving this highly contentious subject has become acute. Contemporary Terrorism Studies is thus a very timely, welcome, and immensely important contribution to the literature. Its editors, Diego Muro and Tim Wilson, have masterfully assembled a stellar cast of contributors to explore and examine contemporary research on terrorism in all its variegated dimensions. This book will become an essential reference work for scholars and students alike. * Professor Bruce Hoffman, Georgetown University, and author, Inside Terrorism *A wide-ranging and comprehensive work that covers the key issues of debate in terrorism studies, in an accessible and engaging form. * Eamonn O'Kane, Reader in Conflict Studies, School of Social, Historical and Political Studies, University of Wolverhampton *A thoughtful, well-designed book that equips students with both the conceptual depth and empirical evidence they need to develop into discerning scholars. The ability of the various authors to synthesise such complex debates is welcome for teachers and students alike. * Shaun McDaid, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Department of Behaviour and Social Sciences, University of Huddersfield *Table of Contents1. Tim Wilson and Diego Muro: IntroductionPART ONE: THE STATE OF TERRORISM STUDIES2. What are terrorism studies? Tim Wilson 3. Harmonie Toros: Critical Terrorism Studies 4. Anthony Richards: Conceptualisations of Terrorism 5. Adrian Guelke: Terrorism in Context 6. Stefan Malthaner, Donatella della Porta, and Lorenzo Bosi: The Social Science of Political Violence 7. Gary LaFree: Open Sources DatabasesPART TWO: ISSUES AND DEBATES IN TERRORISM STUDIES8. Bernhard Blumenau and Tim Wilson: The History of Terrorism 9. What are the Root Causes of terrorism? Nick Brooke 10. When Do Individuals Radicalise? Rik Coolsaet 11. Can Terrorism be Rational? Max Abrahms 12. Alex Braithwaite and Ian Orringer: Target Selection 13. Leena Malkki: Longevity of Terrorist Groups 14. Can States be Terrorists? Kieran McConaghy 15. Caron Gentry: Gendered and Racialised Terrorism 16. Peter Lehr: Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Technology 17. Peter Neumann: Old and New Terrorism 18. Donald Holbrook: Social Media and Terrorism 19. Is Terrorism Effective? Diego MuroPART THREE: COUNTERING TERRORISM20. Martin Innes and Helen Innes: Counterterrorism Agencies and Their Work 21. Sondre Lindahl and Richard Jackson: Responding to Terrorism Non-violently 22. Frank Foley: Counterterrorism and Human Rights 23. Rashmi Singh: Foreign Policy and Countering Terrorism 24. Christian Kaunert and Ori Wertman: International Organisations and Counterterrorism 25. Jakana Thomas: Terrorism by Insurgents and Rebels 26. Daniel Koehler: Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism 27. Sarah Marsden: Disengagement and De-Radicalisation Programmes 28. Orla Lynch and Carmel Joyce: Victims of Terrorism and Political Violence 29. Audrey Kurth Cronin: The End of Terrorist Campaigns

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Book SynopsisAN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICKTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -- FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN''T STOP TALKINGAmazing and profound . . . every single person should read it Johann HariMoving and eloquent Sunday TimesWhether you long for the partner who broke up with you, or the one you dream of meeting; whether you hunger for the happy childhood you''ll never have, or for the divine; whether you yearn for a lost person, an unborn child, the fountain of youth, or unconditional love: These are all manifestations of the same great ache...In this inspiring and genre-bending work, Susan Cain - author of the international bestseller Quiet - shows us the power of a bittersweet outlook: the overlooked tendency to states of longing and poignancy, and a piercing joy at the beauty of the world.Embracing the bittersweet means understanding that light and dark, birth and death - bitter and sweet - are forever paired, and that by recognising this we can find the true path to creativity and connection.Bringing to light the ideas of artists, writers and thinkers from all over the world, and her own quest for answers over the course of a lifetime, Susan Cain fundamentally shifts our understanding of life by teaching us how to turn sorrow into an enriching superpower.Trade ReviewI'll place Bittersweet in the hands of all my feely, achy, beautiful friends -- Glennon Doyle, author of #1 NYT bestseller UntamedSusan Cain's Bittersweet grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go -- Brené Brown, author of the NYT bestseller Atlas of the HeartThis is the rare book that doesn't just open your eyes - it touches your heart and sings to your soul -- Adam Grant, #1 NYT bestselling author of Think AgainThis book is an absolute triumph: it's for anyone who has ever really lived, loved, or lost -- Greg McKeown, author of NYT bestsellers Effortless and EssentialismAn amazing and profound book . . . every single person should read it -- Johann Hari, bestselling author of Stolen Focus

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice * Independent *Magnificent * The Times *

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Book Synopsis''Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, the command to love one''s enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival''Advocating love as strength and non-violence as the most powerful weapon there is, these sermons and writings from the heart of the civil rights movement show Martin Luther King''s rhetorical power at its most fiery and uplifting.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

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Book SynopsisAN EXTRAORDINARILY MOVING AND ORIGINAL MEMOIR OF GROWING UP GAY AND DISABLED IN 1980s LONDONSHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2023 When Emmett de Monterey is eighteen months old, a doctor diagnoses him with cerebral palsy. Words too heavy for his twenty-five-year-old artist parents and their happy, smiling baby.Growing up in south-east London in the 1980s, Emmett is spat at on the street and prayed over at church. At his mainstream school, teachers refuse to schedule his classes on the ground floor, and he loses a stone from the effort of getting up the stairs. At his sixth form college for disabled students, he''s told he will be expelled if the rumours are true, if he''s gay.And then Emmett is chosen for a first-of-its-kind surgery in America which he hopes will ''cure'' him, enable him to walk unaided. He hopes for a miracle: to walk, to dance, to be able to leave the house when it rains. To have a body that''s eTrade ReviewVivid, engaging... this insightful memoir sheds light on the author's life as a disabled gay man who is often rendered invisible -- Andrew McMillan * Guardian *A frank and intimate memoir written with an incredible clear-eyed intensity * Claire Fuller *The magic of Emmett De Monterey's book is its disarming accessibility. Compulsive reading, unique, this beautifully crafted work is suffused with depth, affection, and remarkable observations. De Monterey is a profoundly gifted writer. * Charlotte Fox Weber *Exploring the reality of growing up gay and disabled in 1980s London, this beautiful memoir is as uplifting as it is devastating, and as funny and wise as it is profound. * iNews *Astonishing, illuminating and enriching. * Matt Cain *

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Book SynopsisIn this New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller, comedic actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson explores the problem-solving benefits that spirituality gives us to create solutions for an increasingly challenging world.   The trauma that our struggling species has experienced in recent years—because of both the pandemic and societal tensions that threaten to overwhelm us—is not going away anytime soon. Existing political and economic systems are not enough to bring the change that the world needs. In this book, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a “Soul Boom,” to find a healing transformation on both a personal and global level For Wilson, this is a serious and essential pursuit, but he brings great humor and his own unique perspective to the conversation. He feels that, culturally, we’ve discounted spirituality—faith and the sacred—and

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Book SynopsisAiming to offer a coherent vision of what it means to be scientifically literate, this book describes what all students should understand and be able to do at different grade levels in various science categories. It is useful for education policymakers, school system administrators, teacher educators, individual teachers, and parents.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 National Science Education Standards: An Overview; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Principles and Definitions; 5 3 Science Teaching Standards; 6 4 Standards for Professional Development for Teachers of Science; 7 5 Assessment in Science Education; 8 6 Science Content Standards; 9 7 Science Education Program Standards; 10 8 Science Education System Standards; 11 Epilogue; 12 Appendix; 13 Index; 14 Credits

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Book SynopsisHow should we live: how should we care for one another; grow our capabilities to work, to learn, to love and fully realise our potential? This exciting and ambitious book shows how we can re-design the welfare state for this century. The welfare state was revolutionary: it lifted thousands out of poverty, provided decent homes, good education and security. But it is out of kilter now: an elaborate and expensive system of managing needs and risks. Today we face new challenges. Our resources have changed. Hilary Cottam takes us through five ''Experiments'' to show us a new design. We start on a Swindon housing estate where families who have spent years revolving within our current welfare systems are supported to design their own way out. We spend time with young people who are helped to make new connections - with radical results. We turn to the question of good health care and then to the world of work and see what happens when people are given different toolTrade ReviewPacked with moving vignettes . . . Cottam's ideas could help transform the way we all live * New Statesman *Humane and beautifully written . . . there are powerful ideas here. This book should lie required reading for every politician, professional and manager who seeks to make the UK a better place -- Nicolas Timmins * Prospect *Radical Help is the most important book I have read in the last decade. It is a must read for everyone - in the public, civic, or private sectors - who believes that we can indeed make a measurable and lasting difference in the lives of our fellow human beings, even those who may seem hardest to help -- Anne-Marie Slaughter

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Book Synopsis''Brilliant, wise, humane, scientific, and kind. Beliefism is exactly what the doctor ordered - and it could change the world'' Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor, Harvard UniversityRepeated throughout is the fine principle that whatever position you wish to argue on an issue, you must be honest about what bad effects, as well as good, will follow. Steven Poole, The TimesBeliefism (noun): Discrimination against people who disagree with us Do you avoid people who are strongly against immigration? Or strongly for trans rights? Against abortion? For drug legalisation? We might like to think that we''re tolerant, but many of us struggle to engage with people whose opinions differ strongly from our own-even if they might have something useful to contribute to the debate. That means we''re falling victim to what behavioural scientist Professor Paul Dolan defines as Beliefism: discrimination against those with different beliefs to us.Drawing on the evidence from across the social sciences, Dolan shows how easy it is for us to divide ourselves into opposing camps - and how harmful that can be. Using the central metaphor of the duck-rabbit illusion-where the same image can be viewed as one animal or the other-the book shows that looking at an issue from only one perspective can lead to bad decisions and unnecessary conflict. The world would be a better place if there was less beliefism and Dolan shows how more tolerance is only possible by design. We need to embed less beliefism into our organisations and lives and he provides a checklist called EMBRACE to help us do that.Combining curiosity, irreverence and warmth, Beliefism is a definitive behavioural science take by a leader in his field. Whether it''s among friends, at university or at work, being less beliefist will make you a better partner or parent, and a more effective buddy or boss.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBOOK OF THE MONTH: forces you to consider the unknown and try to come to terms with the unexplained. * Independent *From a less authoritative source, these stories could seem mawkish or flaky. Told here with calm precision, and with a conversational flair, they are both absorbing and convincing. With so much evidence available for further investigation, the most vexing question now is not whether life continues in some form after we die, but why mainstream science is so resistant to the idea. -- Christopher Stevens * Daily Mail *After is that rare thing, a scientific book that is also a page-turner. Greyson's meticulous research leaves little doubt that the human mind somehow survives beyond the point of death. * Nick Evans, bestselling author of The Horsewhisper *This very captivating book by Dr. Bruce Greyson chronicles his personal, spiritual and professional quest to understand the meaning of near-death experiences. His long-awaited and amazing book is a major contribution to the study of what happens when we die, and will quickly prove to be a classic in near-death studies. * Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, Author of Life After Life *Bruce Greyson is the most influential medical doctor-investigator over the last 40 years of this world-changing analysis. His work has done much to organize the scientific investigation of these experiences, to take them from fascinating anecdotes to systematic and objective study that will truly enable the world to benefit from these deep lessons. His work has the potential to completely change our fractured and confused world, offering insights that may lead to an explanation of the nature of consciousness. It will also help to nudge the entire scientific community towards realizations that can alter human history — bringing far more peace, harmony, and comfort to uncountable millions of souls both now and in future generations. * Eben Alexander, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Proof of Heaven *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Financial Times Best Summer Book""A New Yorker Best Book We've Read This Year""Shortlisted for the History Book of the Year Prize, History Reclaimed""Winner of the History Reclaimed Book of the Year Prize""A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year""A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""The history of women in the Middle Ages is fraught with uncertainties, especially when it comes to source material and authorship; Turner unfurls this complexity in elegant, quietly angry prose, grounded in deep scholarly research. . . . Turner’s biography of Alison of Bath demonstrates the stunning resonance of medieval prejudice in the present."---Erin Maglaque, New York Times Book Review"Those who foreground alternative voices must reach for innovative forms and reworkings of genre. Turner does this brilliantly, allowing Alison of Bath to speak for the legions of contemporary women otherwise silenced by history."---Daisy Hay, Financial Times"Turner’s immensely entertaining ‘biography’ will make you fall in love with the Wife of Bath, whom she crowns ‘the first ordinary woman in English literature.’ . . . Wonderfully accessible and briskly entertaining."---Ron Charles, Washington Post"Turner writes from a feminist perspective, but she is not a presentist—the kind of person who faults the past for failing to live up to the standards, or some people’s standards, of the present. . . . You are grateful for Turner’s thoroughness. She is especially adept at drawing meaning not only from characters’ similarities but also from their differences."---Joan Acocella, The New Yorker"An intriguing combination of the fantastically bawdy and the deadly serious. . . . Thrilling."---Katy Guest, The Guardian"A wonderful biography."---Mary Wellesley, The Telegraph"This engrossing academic study helps you appreciate why, nearly eight centuries after Chaucer brought her to life, this funny, sexually confident middle-aged woman remains a titan of literature."---Martin Chilton, The Independent"Erudite."---Susie Goldsbrough, The Times"[A] thoroughly engaging book."---Mary C. Flannery, Times Literary Supplement"[A] superb biography. . . . Turner's beautifully written, rewarding and thought-provoking book about this imaginary woman shows how much her literary existence has to say about actual women’s lives."---Gillian Kenny, The Spectator"Turner’s scholarly yet lively portrait of [the Wife of Bath] reveals much about the real-life women who were the earliest readers of her tale, and about the cultures that have been captivated by her ever since."---Pippa Bailey, New Statesman"[A] fascinating book." * The Week *"[A] lively biography."---Eleanor Parker, History Today"This is a wonderfully witty, thoughtful and authoritative meditation on one of English literature’s most astonishing characters—a woman both ahead of her time and yet very much emblematic of the social changes under way in 14th-century England."---Carolyne Larrington, Literary Review"Turner’s enthralling take on Chaucer is so rich, inspiring and relevant."---Lucasta Miller, The Critic"[The Wife of Bath] finally gets the lively, full-length study she’s always deserved in Marion Turner’s new book. . . . It’s fun, thought-provoking popular scholarship at its best."---Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Review"[A] passionate literary ‘biography’. . . . Turner’s prose is straightforward, artful, and occasionally biting. . . . Fans of Chaucer’s work and literature lovers more generally shouldn’t miss this." * Publishers Weekly *"A brilliant commentary on Chaucer’s ‘Alisoun’ and the posthumous relevance of Alison in our fractious world of gender politics."---Timothy Mowl, Country Life"Written in elegant, accessible prose, The Wife of Bath reinvents literary criticism to tell the extraordinary story of one of English literature’s most memorable, norm-busting characters." * Foreword Reviews *"[A] superb exploration of the most memorable character in The Canterbury Tales."---Matt d’Ancona, Tortoise"[Turner] writes in a companionable way that makes this a most engaging book."---Sean Sheehan, The Prisma"Masterful. . . . An invaluable study not only for those who research and teach Chaucer and his Canterbury Tales but also for those who are engaged with women and gender studies from the Middle Ages to the present day." * Choice Reviews *"An illuminating social history. . . .Combin[ing] rigorous scholarship and an eye for entertaining detail."---Emily Brand, BBC History Magazine"Lively, approachable, and exhaustively researched . . . [The Wife of Bath] has something to offer for both casual readers and scholars, particularly those working on gender, medieval studies, or adaptation studies, not to mention Chaucerians of all stripes. . . . An invaluable resource, not only for information on the Wife of Bath herself, but as a brilliant and well-considered example of the myriad possibilities available for approaching an old topic from a new angle."---Kristen Haas Curtis, Studies in the Age of Chaucer"An intellectually daring study."---Terry Potter, The Letterpress Project

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Book SynopsisScientist and therapist helps readers understand how the power of their thoughts can help them manage stress, break unhealthy patterns, use their brains more effectively, and overcome mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual obstacles.

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Book SynopsisA vivid account of the Irish slave trade: the previously untold story of over 50,000 Irish men, women and children who were transported to Barbados and Virginia.Trade ReviewThis group [the Red Legs], made up of the descendants of 50,000 Irish men and women who were sold into the white slave trade between 1652 and 1659, have been largely ignored, apart from in Seán O’Callaghan’s wonderful To Hell or Barbados: The Ethnic Cleansing of Ireland -- Manchán Magan * Irish Times *Essential reading * Irish Examiner *A fascinating read * The Sunday Tribune *As the 17th century showed, being a slave under a Christian master was every bit as brutal an experience as it had been for those who lived and died in their countless and nameless millions under the yoke of Roman or Greek slave owners. "To Hell or Barbados" manages to put a few names and faces on those otherwise anonymous victims * Irish Echo *

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Book SynopsisNeurodiversity Coaching demystifies the themes and assumptions affecting neurodivergent coachee experiences at work, whilst at the same time exploring the necessary safeguards required for working with this vulnerable group.The book supports existing coaching practitioners, managers and community leaders to understand the essentials of neurodivergence, a term which encompasses ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and Tourette Syndrome, and how these diagnoses require specific coaching approaches to support individuals to thrive at work. This book is practically focused on the how, sharing coaching exercises and activities that have been evaluated and researched by authors with extensive experience in the field. Grounded in coaching psychology theory, those with existing knowledge will be able to transfer their skill set to the neurodiversity context and those who are considering learning more about coaching can be signposted to essential knowledge and skills.NeuTrade Review"Openness to support for emotional wellbeing and health is crucial from a culturally inclusive perspective. So, coaching needs diversity to serve a diverse population. It is no longer nice to mention, it is a necessity, in order for people to find their voice and lived experience in books like this. Thank you Almuth and Nancy for being part of change"Marcia Brissett-Bailey, 'theblackdyslexic', Editor of 'Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic'."In this book, authors Doyle and McDowall offer readers an opportunity to learn more about coaching in the workplace for neurodiverse individuals and those who support them. The underlying philosophy evident throughout this book is that difference should be celebrated and supported, in a way that allows the development of independence and potential, which is certainly core to the success of all people, including neurodiverse individuals. The book uses empirically-based and good practice sources woven into a valuable resource to inform readers about neurodiversity, coaching, and the professional context of workplace coaching."Susanne M. Bruyère, Professor of Disability Studies, Cornell University."The challenge for a coach, mentor or supervisor working with a neurodivergent individual is how to support their development without underminding their natural way of being in the world. By combining first-hand experience and academic rigour, Nancy Doyle and Almuth McDowall describe a methodology which honours the neurodivergent individual's strengths. It signposts a way of relating to the wonderful variety of their inner worlds that extends what it means to be human. By drawing on the ethos and practice of Clean Language, Neurodiversity Coaching advocates that each neurodivergent person is a complete and fully-functioning whole with sufficient individual creativity and resourceful capacities to develop in a life-affirming way. The skill of the coach is to encourage the conditions for a coachee's system to adapt and evolve in ways that only it can discover. Working with neurodiversity requires the coach to extend their models of people, to let it go of many presuppositions and instead work with the unique patterns of the individual in front of them. Neurodiversity Coaching is a vital, timely and inspiring addition to the field, intersecting as it does with the growing self-empowerment of the neurodivergent community."James Lawley & Penny Tompkins, authors of Metaphors in Mind: Transformation through Symbolic Modelling. "NeuroDivergent people of all types are unfortunately more likely to be under or unemployed than our NeuroTypical peers. Frequently work environments are hostile and poorly suited to accomodating NeuroDivergent People, which can prevent us from accessing employment. If the climate is good, we may struggle with not having the proper tools and coping mechanisms to navigate it (because many of us have not had adequate support throughout our lives and have not been encouraged to lean into our NeuroDivergent brains). Many (possibly most) NeuroDivergent People have bene pushed to do things "the NeuroTypical way" (which ignores our different brain wiring). We've been gaslit by society (and sometimes ourselves) into neglecting our needs and working in ways that don't suit us. We fail to embrace our brains when we force oruselves into NeuroTypical boxes, which takes away our ability to adequately accomodate and support ourselves, impacting all areas of our lives (including the workplace). Coaching (life or career) is a service I frequently recommend for NeuroDivergent People and businesses that employ them. Working with a coach (who gets NeuroDivergent brains) is an excellent way for NeuroDivegent (and all people) to understand themselves and others better. In my time working within organizations, I've coached NeuroDivergent People and NeuroTypicals who want to be better allies when working alongside or for us, and there's one thing I FIRMLY believe: Everyone benefits from working with a coach who understand NeuroDiverstiy because everyone in the world is NeuroDiverse (because NeuroDiverstiy includes ALL brains). Humans have DIVERSE brains...NeuroDiverse brains. Understanding and appreciating those differences can help us all understand and respect one another more completely. If everyone understood NeuroDiversity and the beautiful spectrum of human experiences, the world would be much better, and THIS BOOK answers this much-needed problem. Many coaches today are coaching and doing beautiful things. Still, if they had the information in this book (that clearly explains how to coach and support NeuroDivergent People effectively), they would be infinitely better coaches when working with ALL of their clients (not just the NeuroTypical ones).I will eagerly await this book so that I can recommend it to every coach I know, as this information (if used correctly) can make the world better for all humanity"Lyric Rivera, NeuroDivergent Rebel, Educator, Coach & Best Selling Author."Doyle and McDowall bring together the science of neurodiversity with practice of coaching, and offer readers a deep dive into how practitioners can better understand and work with clients. An essential read which celebrates on every page the million petalled flower of human variety."Prof Jonathan Passmore, Henley Business School.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. Our approach to writing this book 2. Introduction to neurodiversity 3. Typical challenges in neurodiversity coaching 4. The opportunities in neurodiversity coaching Section B: Coaching Techniques and Principles 5. Clean Language interviewing 6. Transactional Analysis 7. Positive communication in coaching 8. The Psychology of coaching Section C: Context Matters 9. Good work 10. Wellbeing and work life balance 11. The coaching contract 12. Reflective Practice

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Book SynopsisThis series supports learners through the Cambridge IGCSE? and O Level Computer Science syllabuses (0478/0984/2210). Develop skills and confidence with our programming book for Python. Created to support students undertaking the Cambridge IGCSE? and O Level Computer Science syllabuses, this resource provides tailored support when programming with Python. A three-tiered approach to programming tasks across the book provides scaffolded support for students of all levels of understanding. Answers are accessible in the ''Solutions'' chapter in the digital part of the resource on the Cambridge GO platform, enabling students to practise their programming skills in class or at home.

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Book Synopsis full coverage of all three components, structured to match the spec content broken down into 1 hour lessons to help with your planning and delivery plenty of case studies and examples that students can relate to additional features including key terms, ''did you know'' sections and plenty of assessment practice.

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Book SynopsisDennis Howitt was a Reader in Psychology at Loughborough University, chartered forensic psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with a specific interest in the study of mass communications and the application of psychology to social issues. Duncan Cramer is an Emeritus Professor at Loughborough University with a specific interest in topics such as mental health, personality, personal relationships, organizational commitment, psychotherapy and counselling.

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Book SynopsisCan we reach the psychotic subject in their delusion? Psychopathological theorists often try to find a way to characterise this subject's inner predicament so that their opaque utterances and actions will now rationally hang together. In this pathbreaking work, philosopher and clinical psychologist Richard G. T. Gipps demonstrates how such efforts at rational retrieval actually result in us setting our face against the psychotic subject in their distress. Bringing together patient memoir, psychopathological observation and philosophical thought, Gipps offers a profound alternative. On the one hand he shows how, by appreciating just why we can't locate rational order within psychotic thought, we can better understand what it is to suffer delusion and psychosis. On the other, he recovers for us the value of such expressive, motivational and symbolic forms of understanding as only become available once we've been turned away at reason's door. In such ways Gipps not only solves the psychTrade Review'What is it for a mind to become ill?' In On Madness, Richard Gipps takes us on a richly textured philosophical and psychological journey showing, in a Wittgensteinian spirit, how delusion, as other psychopathological concepts, have their meaning only 'in the stream of life'. A work of philosophical psychopathology which, in resisting the temptation of definition remains firmly grounded in understanding. * Danièle Moyal-Sharrock, President of the British Wittgenstein Society, Professor of Philosophy, University of Hertfordshire, UK *Gipps’s is a deeply necessary work, because it is the first book of philosophy to take seriously that madness and delusion defy positive definition. For the ground required in order to predicate of the non-sane the kinds of things we can normally take for granted is missing. The desire to say of someone who is suffering the severest forms of strangeness that she thinks such-and-such is typically, Gipps wisely warns us, dangerously over-reaching, running the risk, if doggedly pursued, of being itself a madness of method. This brilliant book retrieves the disturbing, disturbed, difficult reality of psychoses from beneath the layers of motivated metaphysical scientism that have accreted over them. Moreover, Gipps shows how the very failures of the various forms of scientism themselves often take us as close as we can get to understanding the non-sane. * Rupert Read, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of East Anglia, UK *In this fascinating meditation, grounded in the thought of Wittgenstein, Richard Gipps argues that an adequate understanding of madness must first recognize the limits, perhaps even the impossibility, of any such understanding. Psychosis for Gipps is like the God of “negative theology”: indescribable and unknowable, approachable only through negation. His subtle critique of psychiatric and psychological concepts nevertheless illuminates many mysteries that are typically obscured by standard forms of explanation and description. * Louis Sass, Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University, USA *Richard Gipps has produced a remarkable book that forces us to reconsider the rather easy definitions of madness that we are so easily drawn into, often quite unwittingly. Delusions are not just false beliefs in the house of reason, which might be corrected or easily translated, for reason itself is functioning here in a different way. Gipps has the advantage of being both a clinician and very talented philosopher with a deep understanding of Wittgenstein. This book will appeal both to psychiatrists and psychoanalysts who have an interest in philosophy and to philosophers who will see how examining madness brings fresh new ways of thinking into knowledge, reason and epistemology more generally. * David Bell, Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst, Former President British Psychoanalytic Society, UK *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Mental Illness 2. Delusion’s Rational Irretrievability 3. Reality Contact 4. A World of One’s Own 5. The Divided Self 6. Self and Other 7. Hallucination 8. Disordered Thought 9. Psychotic Symbolization 10. The Politics of Insanity Ascription Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisBringing together phenomenology and materialism, two perspectives seemingly at odds with each other, leading international theorist, Manuel DeLanda, has created an entirely new theory of visual perception. Engaging the scientific (biology, ecological psychology, neuroscience and robotics), the philosophical (idea of ''the embodied mind'') and the mathematical (dynamic systems theory) to form a synthesis of how to see in the 21st century. A transdisciplinary and rigorous analysis of how vision shapes what matters.Trade ReviewThis is arguably DeLanda’s best work, and that’s really saying something, as he has produced 30 years of innovative philosophy. Materialist Phenomenology is extensively and insightfully scientifically informed, bridges differing schools of philosophy with rigor and fairness, and is written with exemplary lucidity. * John Protevi, Phyllis M. Taylor Professor of French Studies, Louisiana State University, USA *Bringing together phenomenology and materialism, two perspectives seemingly at odds with each other, DeLanda once again makes an important contribution to theory at large. A well informed, transdisciplinary and rigorous analysis of how vision shapes what matters. * Rick Dolphijn, Associate Professor of Media and Culture Studies, Utrecht University, the Netherlands *Table of Contentsprelims acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Contribution of the World 2. The Contributions of the Body 3.Contributions of the Brain 4. Contributions of the Mind bibliography index

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Book SynopsisTarget exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide you can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes: OCR A-level Media Studies will help you: - Plan and manage your revision with our topic-by-topic planner and exam breakdown introduction - Practise and apply your skills and knowledge with exam-style questions and frequent Now test yourself questions, and answer guidance online- Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and glossary- Avoid common mistakes and enhance your exam answers with exam tips - Build quick recall with bullet-pointed summaries at the end of each chapter

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