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Book Synopsis*A SCOTSMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR* Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the colour orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world's tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.A personal portrait of a fascinating people, a sideways history and an entertaining travelogue, Why the Dutch are Different is the story of an Englishman who went Dutch. And loved it.Trade ReviewIn Why the Dutch are Different, a torch beam of scrutiny plays across the country's past and its lesser known foibles. Author Ben Coates has produced an insightful gem. - Scotsman - Books of the YearA book as quietly appealing as its subject and full of fascinating details. Coates is entirely convincing in his affectionate portrait. - ProspectVivid and informative. Coates intertwines the nation s journey to its modern iteration with his own adaptation to the Dutch lifestyle. An accomplished debut. - GeographicalI thoroughly recommend this book. Why the Dutch are Different provides the answers to all the questions I had but didn't dare ask about the Netherlands. I eagerly sat up late into the night reading, laughing often and enjoying the ride into my adopted homeland. - DutchNewsFascinating. Thoroughly researched and well thought out, Why the Dutch are Different takes us on a journey that goes beyond red-lit windows and Anne Frank to the true depths of the country. Ben Coates's day-to-day life sits effortlessly alongside deeper dives into history and folklore. A friendly read that strikes the right balance between teaching and entertaining. - The BookbagOne of the few books on our near-neighbour, Coates gets under the skin of a nation renowned for its liberalism. - The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisThe struggle for wealth and power that has surrounded oil for decades continues to shake the world economy, dictate the outcome of wars, and transform the destiny of men and nations. The Prizeis as much a history of the twentieth century as of the oil industry itself. The canvas of this history is enormous -- from the drilling of the first well in Pennsylvania through two great world wars to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and Operation Desert Storm. The cast extends from wildcatters and rogues to oil tycoons, and from Winston Churchill and Ibn Saud to George Bush and Saddam Hussein. The definitive work on the subject of oil and a major contribution to understanding our century, The Prizeis a book of extraordinary breadth, riveting excitement -- and great importance.

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Book SynopsisTHE 10 MILLION COPY BESTSELLERStop people-pleasing and achieve true happiness.Millions have already benefited from the wisdom dispensed in The Courage to Be Disliked, its simple yet profound advice showing us how to harness our inner power to become the person we would like to be.A philosopher and a student have a discussion. Their conversation reveals a profoundly liberating way of thinking: by developing the courage to change, set healthy boundaries and resist the impulse to please others, it is possible to find genuine and lasting happiness.Your life is not something that someone gives you, but something you choose yourself, and you are the one who decides how you live.Trade ReviewThe ideas proffered here will certainly make you think twice about the real cause of the emotional drama in yourlife. A thought-provoking read. * Mail on Sunday *Provides an enlightening and balanced argument that'll leave you much more aware of why you do the things you do. * Emerald Street *The Courage To Be Disliked can easily be consumed in an entire day, but its insightful, humanistic ideas will linger in the minds of readers. It's a self-help book of the most unusual variety, but by empowering people to realise that they hold all the keys to unlocking genuine happiness, it's also one of the most worthwhile things you'll read all year. * Culture Trip *This thoughtful book . . . is almost spookily relevant in this age of digital one upmanship and increasing anxiety. A real game-changer. * Marie Claire *an absorbing recent addition to the self-help subgenre . . . it is primarily an accessible exploration of the work of the Austrian psychotherapist Alfred Adler -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisIt's time to remake the world the ground-breaking book on what steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives.The modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise, bright flashing lights, small talk, phone calls, unspoken assumptions and unwritten rules it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic population. In Untypical, Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of being different', explaining with wit and warmth just how exhausting it is to fit in to a world not designed for you.But this book is more than an explanation. After a late diagnosis and a lifetime of masking', Pete is the perfect interlocutor to explain how our two worlds can meet, and what we can do for the many autistic people in our schools, workplaces and lives. The result: a practical handbook for all of us to make the world a simpler, better place for autistic people to navigate, and a call to arms for anyone who believes in an inclusive society and wants to be part of the solution.

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAs Heard on NPR's This American Life'The delights he extols here (music, laughter, generosity, poetry, lots of nature) are bulwarks against casual cruelties . . . contagious in their joy' New York TimesThe winner of the NBCC Award for Poetry offers up a spirited collection of short lyric essays, written daily over a tumultuous year, reminding us of the purpose and pleasure of praising, extolling, and celebrating ordinary wonders.Among Gay's funny, poetic, philosophical delights: a friend's unabashed use of air quotes, cradling a tomato seedling aboard an aeroplane, the silent nod of acknowledgement between the only two black people in a room. But Gay never dismisses the complexities, even the terrors, of living in America as a black man or the ecological and psychic violence of our consumer culture or the loss of those he loves. More than anything other subject, though, Gay celebrates the beauty of the natural world - his garden, the flowers peeking out of the sidewalk, the hypnotic movements of a praying mantis.The Book of Delights is about our shared bonds, and the rewards that come from a life closely observed. These remarkable pieces serve as a powerful and necessary reminder that we can, and should, stake out a space in our lives for delight.***'These charming, digressive "essayettes" surprise and challenge more than a reader might expect . . . experiences of "delight," recorded daily for a year, vary widely but yield revealing patterns through insights about everything from nature and the body to race and masculinity.' New Yorker'Pure balm for your soul. Savor one at a time every morning, this summer, or wolf them all down en masse on a gorgeous sunny day.' Celeste Ng'A reminder of what the personal essay is best at: finding the profound in the mundane . . . His delight is infectious. It's hard to read Gay and not to be won over.' Seattle TimesTrade ReviewThe delights he extols here (music, laughter, generosity, poetry, lots of nature) are bulwarks against casual cruelties. As such they feel purposeful and imperative as well as contagious in their joy * The New York Times Book Review *These charming, digressive 'essayettes,' in the manner of Montaigne, surprise and challenge . . . Gay, an award-winning poet, knows the value of formal constraint: his experiences of 'delight,' recorded daily for a year, vary widely but yield revealing patterns through insights about everything from nature and the body to race and masculinity. The fruits of this experiment-for which gardens and gardening provide a frequent, apt metaphor-attest to an imagination cultivated in hostile conditions. Gay's optimism is as easy as it is improbable, his 'heart cooing like a pigeon nestled on a windowsill where the spikes rusted off. * New Yorker *Ross Gay's poems are little celebrations of joy, and this book of mini-essays - each centering around a particular 'delight,' from sleeping in your clothes to planting tomato seedlings to the nod of greeting between the only two black people in a room - is a pure balm for your soul. Savor one at a time every morning, this summer, or wolf them all down en masse on a gorgeous sunny day. -- Celeste NgEveryone could use a bit more delight in their days . . . Gay, who is the winner of the NBCC Award for Poetry, is here to provide just that, with essays celebrating everything from air quotes to candy wrappers to pickup basketball games * New York Post *The Book of Delights is both practice and perfection in an unassuming package . . . These pieces reflect and examine the natural world, masculinity, racism, and other topics with vibrancy. Most essays are a few paragraphs, a page or two at maximum, but it's not the width or length of the pieces that ultimately grabbed my attention. It was the heart and intelligence found within his daily introspections * The Rumpus *A reminder of what the personal essay is best at: finding the profound in the mundane . . . his delight is infectious. It's hard to read Gay and not to be won over. * Seattle Times *The shock of Gay's writing . . . is his seamless shift from breezy, affable observation to sober (and admittedly still affable) profundity . . . I want to say that Gay's writing is magical because that's the way it feels when I read it. But . . . calling it magic undercuts Gay's craft, the effort that goes into producing literature that feels as fluent and familiar as a chat with a close friend. His voice has integrity, in both senses of the word: a completeness or consistency, true to itself; and an honesty and compassion so frankly subjective that it produces an incorruptible vision. Gay's loose-limbed sentences diagram his delight, partaking in numerous asides - some as paragraph-long parentheticals - and equally numerous asides within asides, as well as nested subordinate clauses that are the purview of intimate conversation, not written prose. They are clauses and asides in which, as Gay writes them, you feel his hand on your arm, you feel him lean in toward you, conspiratorially or simply to emphasize his meaning * The New York Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of THE PERFECT STORM and WAR comes a book about why men miss war, why Londoners missed the Blitz, and what we can all learn from American Indian captives who refused to go home.Tribe is a look at post-traumatic stress disorder and the challenges veterans face returning to society. Using his background in anthropology, Sebastian Junger argues that the problem lies not with vets or with the trauma they've suffered, but with the society to which they are trying to return.One of the most puzzling things about veterans who experience PTSD is that the majority never even saw combatand yet they feel deeply alienated and out of place back home. The reason may lie in our natural inclination, as a species, to live in groups of thirty to fifty people who are entirely reliant on one another for safety, comfort and a sense of meaning: in short, the life of a soldier.It is one of the ironies of the modern age that as affluence rises in a society, so do rates of suicide, depression anTrade Review‘A brilliant little book driven by a powerful idea and series of reflections … I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance’ Evening Standard ‘An eloquent and thought-provoking book … it could help us to think more deeply about how to help men and woman battered by war to find new purpose in peace’ The Times ‘Fascinating, insightful and built on real and difficult experiences as well as a background in anthropology’ Sunday Times ‘An electrifying tapestry of history, anthropology, psychology and memoir that punctures the stereotype of the veteran as a war-damaged victim in need of salvation. Rather than asking how we can save our returning servicemen and women, Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves … Tribe is a stirring clarion call for a return to solidarity. In advocating a public, shared confrontation with the psychic scars of war, Junger aims to stop trauma burning a hole through individual veterans. Such a collective catharsis might also be our best hope of healing the wounds modern society has inflicted on itself’ Guardian ‘Junger is particularly insightful when he is discussing combat soldiers and the difficulties they experience when returning from war zones … Junger is correct to draw attention to the major faultlines in affluent societies, including the dismantling of a sense of community. A growing proportion of people are suffering from clinical depression, anxiety and chronic loneliness. He rightly observes that wealth is not the route to happiness. Being loved and giving love are fundamental to human happiness and health’ Observer ‘A small, but convincingly argued, book … a good starting point for rethinking the way we live our troubled modern lives’ Daily Mail ‘Lucid and engaging’ TLS

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'A scholarly, compassionate and courageous examination of a subject that’s sparked an unhelpful civil war within the LGBTQ community. Unlike those of her online counterparts, Joyce’s arguments are well researched, soundly made and avoid the toxicity that mars so much conversation on this topic.’ * Observer, Books of the Year *‘A frighteningly necessary book: well-written, thoroughly-researched, passionate and very brave.’ -- Richard Dawkins‘A courageous, intelligent and important work, rooted in good science and common sense.’ -- Jenni Murray'I'm off the fence...This rigorous and brave book nails the absurd idea that sex is just a “social construct”' -- David Aaronovitch, The Times'A superlative critical analysis...With this fact-filled, humane, and brave book, a grown-up has entered the room.' -- The Telegraph'Reasonable, methodical, sane, and utterly unintimidated by extremist orthodoxy, Trans is also a riveting read.' -- Lionel Shriver‘Thank goodness for Helen Joyce… Trans is a searing and at times devastating analysis of an ideological shift that has had a profound influence on many institutions in the West… With the rigour of an investigative journalist, she looks at the history of the trans movement over the past century.’ -- Christina Patterson, Sunday Times'A tour de force. With a fine eye for detail, she brings all the elements of gender ideology together with clarity and precision...simply a must-read' -- Evening Standard‘anyone wanting to understand how transgender rights became such a flashpoint in identity politics – and why a generation of feminists is so determined to stand its ground – should start here with this polemical book by Helen Joyce.’ -- Patrick Maguire * Times, Books of the Year 2021 *'An intelligent, thorough rejoinder to an idea that has swept across much of the liberal world seemingly overnight. Even those outraged by Joyce’s positions would benefit from understanding them...Open conversation about such fraught issues is the only realistic path forward.' -- Jesse Singal, New York Times'A passionate defence' * Financial Times *‘Incisive, compassionate and nuanced…In the first decade of this century, it was unthinkable that a gender-critical book could even be published by a prominent publishing house, let alone become a bestseller.’ -- Louise Perry, New Statesman‘I was knocked out by Trans… Biology vs magical thinking has become such a violent debate that most people involved (myself included) can’t set verbal foot in it without effing and jeffing till the air is blue. But Joyce is always cool, calm and in complete possession of her extensive collection of facts.’ -- Spectator Books of the Year'A sane, humane book.' -- Daniel Dennett, author of Consciousness Explained‘There are few subjects which need treatment that is at once delicate, thoughtful and brave. Helen Joyce manages all of these things in Trans. Anyone looking to understand this most fraught of issues should start here.’ -- Douglas Murray, author of The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, Identity'How do we want to live? How do we want our children to live? Helen Joyce tackles this matter. Buy her book for your teenagers. Give it to your boss. Send it to the head of HR. Place it on a bench at the Royal Academy. Sex matters. Tell everyone.' -- The Article'Helen Joyce has written a very important, enlightened and powerfully-argued book on one of the most controversial issues of our times. For anyone who wants to understand the spirit of the age, its complexities and challenges, and how to map a truly progressive way forward. Riveting from start to finish.' -- Matthew d'Ancona, Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media‘A searing analysis of the transgender debate that has dominated much of public discourse in Scotland in recent years, at least among feminists… I urge you to read Helen Joyce’s book… It may well offer you a new perspective on this most troubling of national conversations. It may even change your mind.’ -- Susan Dalgety addressing Nicola Sturgeon in the Scotsman‘This is the book every woman should read. It explains how we’re being erased, how our arguments are being distorted, and the cost of standing up...Brilliant, coruscating, brave.’ -- Joan Smith, author of Misogynies'The author brave enough to take on the trans lobby' -- Mail Online‘If… you look to grasp the extent to which gender identity ideology, both academic and popular, bears comparison with the worst sort of pseudoscience, then Joyce is your pick… Perhaps because of her use of biology, Joyce’s feminism is disciplined and thoughtful… [a] careful use of science.’ -- CapX'Well-researched, compelling...a deeply compassionate reminder that there are real trade-offs to be made in human rights activism.’ -- Ayaan Hirsi Ali‘[Joyce] is sharp, lucid and brilliant in analysing how the recent surge of sexual ‘transitioning’ and insistence on self-declared ‘gender identity’, has undermined feminism’s achievements.’ * Spiked *'The book I wish I’d had the foresight to pitch and the insight to write.' -- Jo Bartosch, The Critic'An ambitious, wide-ranging, yet incredibly economical book… Trans is an enormously readable and widely accessible book, full of righteous anger and common-sense feminism.' -- The Radical Notion

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Book SynopsisLiving with people who differ - racially, ethnically, religiously or economically - is one of the most urgent challenges facing civil society today. Together argues that co-operation needs more than good will: it is a craft that requires skill. In modern society traditional bonds are waning, and we must develop new forms of secular, civic ritual that make us more skilful in living with others. From Medieval guilds to today''s social networks, Richard Sennett''s visionary book explores the nature of co-operation, why it has become weak and how it can be strengthened.Trade ReviewAs challenging and demanding as cooperation is, it has been our species' secret weapon, and those of us alive today are the descendants of people who had what it takes to make it work. This thoughtful book outlines the craftsmanship we will need to ensure that it continues to do so -- Mark Pagel * New Scientist *A fresh exploration of one of the oldest conundrums facing social theory, which is how cooperation between people is forged and maintained -- Frank Furedi * Times Higher Education *To call this captivating writer an academic sociologist makes as much, or as little, sense as labelling Mozart a court musician ... Eclectic, ecumenical, Sennett leads us with charm and candour down his chosen routes to renovation -- Boyd Tonkin * The Independent *Together is a profound mediation on how humans act as social animals, and an inspiring call for us all to try and embrace differences of tribe, religion and class -- Ian Critchley * Sunday Times *The book offers an artisanal response to a post-industrial condition ... In this sense, Sennett is a true heir to John Ruskin and William Morris -- Terry Eagleton * Times Literary Supplement *Richard Sennett's new book is an excellent resource to help us [work with others], and what shines through it is Sennett's own humanity. He is an excellent scholar and a very agile thinker ... this is a book that should be widely read -- Kester Brewin * Third Way *Co-operation is hard because it is about learning to live with people who think differently or don't know what they think at all. Sennett wants to remind us that this is a skill, and like any skill it takes patience and practice -- David Runciman * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisRules to Win By: Participation and Power in Union Negotiations is a book for anyone who wants to understand how to build the power required to effectively challenge and reverse income inequality and attacks on democracy. Drawing insights from recent hard-won unionization and contract negotiation fights, Jane McAlevey and Abby Lawlor use lessons from some of the toughest fights today--preparing a durable, all-out strike in a union-hostile environment--to provide a masterclass in participatory social change, indispensable both within and beyond the workplaces where we spend half of our waking lives.In an era of polarization, big lies, and massive legislative setbacks, changemakers in every arena need to learn the skills and lessons honed in pitched battles against experienced and ruthless union busters. Rules to Win By is a book for workers, unionists, racial justice and climate campaigners, academics, policymakers and everyone who wants a more fair and democratic society.Trade ReviewNegotiation should be a process of creative aggression, not technocratic dealmaking that fractures class consciousness. McAlevey and Lawlor persuasively showhow democratized and disciplined mass participation creates the power in confrontation required to win—for unionists and for all movements for justice. Here we can see abolition as life in rehearsal. * Ruth Wilson Gilmore, author, Abolition Geography *At a time when union demand is higher than it's been in almost a century, Rules to Win By is required reading. This book is armor for the generation of workers poised to gain power world-wide for the working class. * Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO *McAlevey and Lawlor eloquently detail the approach to negotiations rooted in the practice of the pace-setting national union known as District 1199 over eighty years ago. We adhere to the same approach today as we did in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Read this book to understand why and how building fighting worker organizations will serve as the foundation for 21st century movements for racial, economic, and gender justice. * Rob Baril, President, 1199NE (SEIU) *As McAlevey and Lawlor convincingly and movingly show, the way for unions to win big is by engaging in open and democratic negotiations. But the wisdom in these pages is universal and applies well beyond organized labor. Whatever cause you are fighting for, let this brilliant book be your guide. * Astra Taylor, co-founder of the Debt Collective and author of Democracy May Not Exist, but We'll Miss It When It's Gone *Recommended. Advanced undergraduates through faculty; professionals. * Choice *Table of ContentsCharts, Figures and Tables Introduction: Negotiations as Democracy Building Chapter One: Twenty Key Elements of High Participation Negotiations Chapter Two: Legal Rope-a-Dope (PASNAP) Chapter Three: A Punch in the Face (NJEA) Chapter Four: A Flood of First Contracts (NewsGuild-CWA) Chapter Five: Radical Roots (MNA) Chapter Six: The New Boss in Town (UNITE HERE Local 26) Chapter Seven: Hollow Applause Conclusion: Participation in Negotiations Helps Build Governing Power Appendices References & Interviews Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisOur societies are becoming more complex, dynamic, and networked every day. Public organizations and companies alike are learning the hard way that the societal challenges before us cannot be resolved as they were in the past. We need new approaches to these problems. Over the past ten years, an increasing number of government organizations, companies, and individuals have realized that special practices from design can help us rise to the challenge. At the core of this book are twenty case studies from around the world that demonstrate how design approaches can be used for societal change. These extensive case descriptions are interspersed with reflections, lessons learned, and tricks and tips for the practitioner, culminating in a vision of how design can revolutionize society.

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Book Synopsis''Top-notch'Good Housekeeping BEST PARENTING BOOKS''Helen has a way to take big ideas and convey them with warmth and wisdom'' Dr Rangan Chatterjee''A well researched study injected with humour and humanity'' Mail on SundayWhat do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a lotAfter a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic children are different. They eat differently. They learn differently. They run, jump and climb out in nature for hours a day, even though the weather is terrible and it''s dark October to March. And then they grow up to be some of the happiest adults on the planet. Her question was: how?In How to Raise a Viking, Russell takes a deep dive into the parenting culture of Denmark and the other Nordic nations, from parental leave policies to school structure, screen time, and the surprising customs that lead to happy, well-adjusted humans. This fascinating peek behind the cultural curtain allows readers a glimTrade Review'I learnt how to live Danishly and now I know how to raise my children like a Viking (but a good Viking). Helen’s brilliant writing is having a dangerously powerful impact on me which is leading me to an inevitable emigration to Scandinavia. I just need to let my wife and children know…' Rob Beckett, comedian 'Helen has a way to take big ideas and convey them with warmth and wisdom' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, author and BBC presenter ‘In her signature style of warmth and whip smart investigation, Helen provides us a window into this wonderous world of Nordic parenting. You'll be rushing out to buy your little ones knives and a box of matches after reading this enlightening and entertaining book!’ Helen Thorn, comedian and Sunday Times bestselling author 'Ditch all the other parenting books. This is the one – funny, helpful, doable and not guilt-inducing. Makes me want to have kids all over again and try it this way… well, almost' Matt Rudd, author and Sunday Times columnist ‘My DNA is Viking so this is the book my parents needed. Too late for them, not too late for you’ Simon Mayo, author and presenter ‘Helen has done it again. This book will help any parent – also to laugh out loud. Witty and informative’ Meik Wiking, Sunday Times bestselling author and founder of The Happiness Research Institute ‘There's some good learnings here for parents to be inspired by in this fun book on how to make your little ones more happily independent' Lorraine Candy, author of 'What’s Wrong with Me?' 'How to Raise a Viking contains much of interest and succeeds in its primary purpose: making us think about how we should engage with our children and help them to realise their potential, and what we must prioritise to do so' Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMasterful (and timely)…Privacy is clearly a protean concept, and Igo deftly reviews the definitions that scholars have offered in their efforts to cage its elusive essence. She judges these attempts helpful but less than conclusive. Her own ambitious solution is to embrace privacy’s multifariousness. In her marathon trek from Victorian propriety to social media exhibitionism, she recounts dozens of forgotten public debates…Utterly original. -- David Greenberg * Washington Post *A mighty effort to tell the story of modern America as a story of anxieties about privacy… Igo is an intelligent interpreter of the facts…She shows us that although we may feel that the threat to privacy today is unprecedented, every generation has felt that way since the introduction of the postcard. -- Louis Menand * New Yorker *[An] excellent new book on privacy in America…Igo follows the different ways in which Americans have been scrutinized—in the home, school, and workplace; by the state, the press, and marketing firms, corporations and psychologists, data aggregators and algorithms…Her book can…help us better understand our own debates over privacy today. -- Katrina Forrester * Harper’s *A masterful study of privacy in the United States. -- Sue Halpern * New York Review of Books *Engaging and wide-ranging…Igo’s analysis of state surveillance from the New Deal through Watergate is remarkably thorough and insightful. -- Katie Fitzpatrick * The Nation *A highly readable new history of privacy in America [that] offers insight into the ways attitudes have evolved as different forms of identification, and different expectations of privacy, have emerged. -- Katrina Gulliver * Reason *Luminous… For a century and a half, people in this country have been arguing at high volume about privacy… Today, we are watched as never before, through surreptitious governmental data collection and through corporate profiles of our desires and habits. Yet we also divulge private matters aggressively, seeking freedom through publicity. * Dissent *Monumental…In vigorous, smooth-flowing prose, case by case and landmark by landmark, Igo tells this story with an authority and insight no previous comprehensive account has achieved…The Known Citizen is the best history yet to appear of the long road leading to that unprecedented privacy crisis, and she concludes by observing that no matter how altered the modern landscape is, we cannot do without privacy. -- Steve Donoghue * Open Letters Review *While most studies of privacy dwell on laws, court decisions, and other regulations, the premise of Igo’s book is that we might gain a better vantage point if we think about privacy as part and parcel of a larger culture…Igo tracks shifts in popular expectations about privacy across disciplines, decades, and media forms. -- Palmer Rampell * Public Books *Igo brilliantly interrogates the long history of privacy’s much-heralded demise and its shape-shifting meaning in the modern United States…A tour de force of cultural history that maps out privacy’s sprawling legal, social, and moral terrain with tremendous insight and verve…This is a major achievement and an essential guide to the competing and often contradictory dynamics of exposure and recognition in our intensively mediated society. -- Josh Lauer * American Historical Review *Brilliant…Capture[s] the shifting cultural moods around privacy…to reveal their relevance in the American public sphere…A literary and historical gem that deserves a wide readership. -- David Lyon * American Journal of Sociology *Sweeping [and] meticulously researched… Igo gives us the definitive biography of an idea that all readers should both cherish and fear… The Known Citizen is essential reading. -- Hamilton Cain * Chapter 16 *From prison cells to memoirs, from suburban living to the big data revolution, this remarkable book chronicles how Americans have defined, debated, and litigated privacy for more than a hundred years. The Known Citizen shows that drawing the line between the private self and public citizen has been the essential modern social question. -- Robert O. Self, author of All in the Family: The Realignment of American Democracy since the 1960sA masterful history of the role that privacy has played in the lives of American citizens. Following the ‘known citizen’ over time, Igo brilliantly reveals what it means to be modern—to claim protection against the prying eyes of marketers or the national security state while making one’s self more visible by a social security number or disclosing intimate secrets on social media. An amazing book! -- Brian Balogh, author of The Associational State: American Governance in the Twentieth CenturyIn this deeply researched and wonderfully astute history of the rise of privacy as a problem in American society, Sarah Igo shows us how privacy in our liberal culture has always been about both protection of one’s self from public view and control of the narrative by which one wants to be known. -- Dorothy Ross, Johns Hopkins University

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Book SynopsisVolunteers are invited to a scientific laboratory under the pretence of participating in a study about the effects of punishment on learning. They are instructed by an experimenter to administer an electric shock of increasing intensity every time a 'learner', strapped to an electric conductor, makes a mistake. How many, if any, would go right up the scale to 450 Volts? The implications of Stanley Milgram's extraordinary findings (up to 65 per cent of subjects administered the full shock) are devastating. From the Holocaust to Vietnam and Iraq, "Obedience to Authority" goes some way towards explaining how ordinary people can commit the most horrific of crimes if placed under the influence of a malevolent authority. This title is presented with a new foreword by Jerome Bruner.

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of this long-established guide offers an invaluable, authoritative and concise introduction to community development. Fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics and culture it will equip readers with an understanding of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance.Trade Review"It's an extremely useful publication, which presents some refreshingly straightforward observations, whilst acknowledging the complexity of the politics and the practice. I will recommend it to students". Mae Shaw, Institute of Education, University of Edinburgh "Great book. I really relied on it in class as language was accessible and practical examples connected with the students." Sharon Mallon, Staffordshire University"A great resource — so well written and informative." Sarah Banks, Professor of Community and Youth Work at Durham University"The Short Guide to Community Development is a valuable and concise contemporary account of community development." Community Development Journal"An extremely useful introductory text, which covers all of the essential building blocks for an up-to-date understanding of the practice of community development work in the United Kingdom" Dr Rosemary Moreland, University of UlsterTable of ContentsIntroduction What is community development? The changing context of community development Theoretical concepts Effective and ethical community development: what’s needed? Applying community development in different service areas Challenges for practice Current and future trends

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Book Synopsis'Top-notch' Good Housekeeping BEST PARENTING BOOKS 'Helen has a way to take big ideas and convey them with warmth and wisdom' Dr Rangan Chatterjee 'A well researched study injected with humour and humanity' Mail on Sunday What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a lot After a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic children are different. They eat differently. They learn differently. They run, jump and climb out in nature for hours a day, even though the weather is terrible and it's dark October to March. And then they grow up to be some of the happiest adults on the planet. Her question was: how? In How to Raise a Viking, Russell takes a deep dive into the parenting culture of Denmark and the other Nordic nations, from parental leave policies to school structure, screen time, and the

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Book SynopsisThe issues of poverty, inequality, racial justice, and climate change have never been more pressing or paralyzing. Current approaches to social change, which rely on industrial models of production and power to solve social problems, are not helping. In fact, they are designed to entrench the status quo. In The Systems Work of Social Change, Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici draw on two hundred years of history and a treasure trove of stories of committed social changemakers to uncover principles and practices for social change that radically depart from these approaches.Rather than delivering solutions, these principles and practices focus on the process of change itself. Through rich storytelling and lucid analysis, Rayner and Bonnici show that connection, context, and power sit at the heart of the change process, ensuring broader agency for people and communities to create social systems that are responsive and representative in a rapidly changing world. Simple yet profound, this Trade ReviewRayner and Bonnici demonstrate the power of building institutions capable of integrated analysis and adaptive learning, as well as challenge us to confront old ways of thinking that may have served us in an earlier era but clearly no longer do so. * Alex Counts, Stanford Social Innovation Review *For those around the world who aspire to change our social, environmental, and economic systems to improve society, Bonnici and Rayner's book is an indispensable read. Building on both research and experience, they uncover the principles and practices of systems change through rich examples that span the globe. With special attention to the role of context and power, this book is a roadmap for deep change in tackling today's multiple crises around the world. * Julie Battilana, Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School; Founder and Faculty Chair of the Social Innovation and Change Initiative at HKS *François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner have researched, distilled, and fast forwarded two hundred years of social change-making to present innovative, highly workable solutions that can guide us to achieving 21st century changes that benefit the planet and its inhabitants. As they present so clearly and compellingly, it's not necessarily the outcomes, but rather the journey toward reaching them, that can make the most impact. Nuanced and profound, The Systems Work of Social Change is the "rethink" we need right now to chart a better path for community, social, and economic development worldwide. Social change should now more aptly be referred to as "The Systems Work of Social Change." * Frank Beadle de Palomo, President and Chief Executive Officer, mothers2mothers *I loved reading this book! Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici have done a great job in combining complex academic concepts with an easy to read style for practitioners. The authors go beyond the theoretical discussions of systems change to provide principles and practices that really are the "how-to" of systems work. They encourage funders, social entrepreneurs, and policymakers not only to do something radically different but to understand our social systems in radically different ways. I strongly recommend you read it – it will set you thinking differently... * Jeroo Billimoria, Founder and Serial Social Entrepreneur, Catalyst 2030 and One Family Foundation *Addressing inequalities and deep-rooted injustices in our society requires a clear vision of the world we want and a process to get there. In The Systems Work of Social Change, Cynthia and Francois clearly articulate the key lessons and principles by which we can get there. A must read for those who believe that together we can build a better world! * Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, UNAIDS *Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici have written an important book. It will guide those who work in and think about systems change for a generation. It moves us beyond a recognition that things are complex and connected and towards an understanding of values and action in change-work. A breakthrough book. * Stephan Chambers, Director, Marshall Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science *The authors have drawn from eight organisations on almost every continent that are examples of what Mahatma Gandhi called 'constructive action'. He believed that all such action showed us the path towards an alternative vision of society based on truth, non-violence and social justice. By analysing their own experiences with candour, and reflecting on the experiences of others, what emerges is a lucidly written and cogently argued book putting forward the case for a systemic approach to social change. They argue that a fundamental restructuring of social and environmental systems is necessary to undo the deep inequalities, multi-level injustices and the global environmental crisis. * Mirai Chatterjee, Chairperson, Self-Employed Women's Association Cooperative Federation *A deceptively simple question lies at the heart of Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici's vital new book: how do organizations create social change? Rayner and Bonnici lay out a textured view of social systems in all their depth, complexity and scale and do what all good leaders and learners do when confronted with an abundance of data—they change their minds. The authors ultimately conclude that systems can't be fixed but they can be changed through the systems work of organizations ensuring key actors are connected to one another, acting with creativity and dynamism and thus able to make decisions in responsive and representative ways. The Systems Work of Social Change walks the reader through the principles and practices of systems work and what it takes to support this approach to social change but it is also nothing less than a radical reframing of how we all need to work moving forward to reimagine a just future. * Cheryl L. Dorsey, President, Echoing Green *Rayner and Bonnici have given us a powerful and incisive guide to the work of systems change. They show us that the process of change matters as much, if not more, than outcomes—where our deepest work is to cultivate values, collectives, and equitable reconfigurations of power. In a world beset by wicked problems, this book illuminates a way forward. * Alnoor Ebrahim, Professor, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and author of Measuring Social Change: Performance and Accountability in a Complex World *The work of transformational social change is never linear, often messy, and inherently pluralistic. François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner take us on a journey through the experiences of eight remarkable organizations—many of whom are Skoll Foundation Awardees. Each offers a unique perspective on the complex work of durable, meaningful, systems-level change. Particularly illuminating is the authors' contribution in illustrating the major mind shift needed from funders to effectively identify, evaluate, and support the "invisible value" created by systems actors. Doers and donors alike will find in this book indispensable tools for ambitious, forward-thinking systemic work. * Ambassador Don Gips ret., Chief Executive Officer, Skoll Foundation *Systems Thinking' is all the rage, but too often, it is just that – thinking, without much practical consequence for those of us intent on changing the world. Building on a deep study of practical exercises in social change, Bonnici and Rayner have helped fill the gap, charting an original and important approach to 'Systems Work' that will be of great utility to social change activists and practitioners everywhere.' * Duncan Green, Senior Strategic Adviser, Oxfam GB and author of How Change Happens and From Poverty to Power *Systemic problems require systemic solutions. Fortunately, there is increasing recognition among social purpose organizations, funders, and policymakers that a systems mindset and systems change approach will be necessary to successfully address the world's most important problems. But it raises important practical questions: How specifically do organizations create systemic social change? How do funders best identify and support systems changing organizations? On these critical questions, Rayner and Bonnici provide a fabulous and practical set of insights and lessons on "systems work" extracted from some of the world's most successful social innovators. If you are a "Doer" with aspirations of making systems-changing social impact, or a Donor who desires to support work that creates social impact at population scale, this book is a must-read. * Tim Hanstad, CEO, Chandler Foundation *Systems change is much in the water of social change these days. Yet many remain unclear about what systems change is and how to do it. Through insightful, practical frameworks and clear, compelling examples Bonnici and Rayner get to the heart of the "work" of systems change. In doing so, they have created an indispensable guide for social change aspirants everywhere. * John Kania, Founder and Executive Director, Collective Change Lab *Systems are defined not by their parts, but by the relationships between the parts. Yet too few discussions of systemic social change are grounded in deep understanding of human relationships, and too many are coloured by ideas of industrial production that don't necessarily apply. This book not only explains why this is true, but howwe should be working based on that knowledge. Highly recommended. * Harvey Koh, Managing Director, FSG and Board Member, Social Innovation Exchange *Transformational systems work is anything but linear – leaders doing this work need the flexibility to adapt their approaches to their particular context. François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner offer perspectives on both the complexity of systems work and the most helpful principles and practices. I especially appreciated the discussions about reconfiguring power towards those who have lived experienced of issues and are rooted in the communities where they seek change. Highly recommend this book for practitioners and funders alike. * Olivia Leland, Founder and CEO of Co-Impact *What a delight to read this book!!! Exactly what we need, no bullshit but an honest taking stock of what system work entails. Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici provide us with principles and practices for systems work distilled from their deep engagement with organizations doing social change. A must read for researchers and practitioners interested in system change. * Johanna Mair, Professor of Organization, Strategy and Leadership, Hertie School of Governance, Academic Editor of the Stanford Social Innovation Review *Great insights! The Systems Work of Social Change shines a needed light on some of the key factors that power systems change: connection, context and power. The authors combine practical experience and research, providing a critical balance by grounding the theoretical in the real struggle of those engaged in improving lives in their communities. From the perspective of our social change networks in Latin America, I can say that the conclusions and recommendations ring true, and I am sure they will be relevant to those engaged in similar causes around the world. * Sean McKaughan, Board Chair Fundación Avina and author of CollaborAction: A Practical Guide to Promoting Sustainability *For too long, social problems have been viewed as a set of unfortunate circumstances to be remedied by the goodwill and good deeds of the privileged. Nelson Mandela notably stated, "Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings." The Systems Work of Social Change unpacks how our approach to social change is a product of the industrial era, characterized by attempts to correct complex problems with complicated technical solutions. By listening to and observing the deep work of organizations that place mothers, families, young people, teachers and informal workers at the forefront of decision making, Rayner and Bonnici demonstrate that the collective power and voice of the most marginalized groups are in fact central to societal transformation. * Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Motsepe Foundation and Chancellor, University of Cape Town *A very readable and thoughtful overview of systems change which has the great virtue of rooting it in the messy complexities of the real world and avoiding the abstractions and over-generalisation that is all too common in writing on this subject. Most social change that really matters involves trying to shift systems. It's always hard and often frustrating, especially if you start with little power or money. But this is a practical guide that reminds us that even the most apparently immovable interests can be overcome and even the most apparently intractable problems can be solved. * Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan, University College London *Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici have taken the oft quoted but seldom understood concepts of systems thinking and shown how they can, and have, been translated into practical action by social impact practitioners at both global and local levels. * James Mwangi, Executive Director of The Dalberg Group *Rayner and Bonnici provide an easy to read and detailed guide on how to create drive change via systems work. Starting with an in-depth analysis on past lessons learned over the last 240 years, this work artfully presents various key elements that navigate the process of change. With a strong acknowledgement on the importance of context, the authors provide clear and concise guidelines on how organisations can harness the current momentum for lasting, systematic change. * Kennedy Odede, Co-Founder and CEO, SHOFCO and Global Alliance for Communities *The rise of modern states and markets notwithstanding, even today swathes of humanity are adrift abode flimsy rafts of circumstance on oceans of misfortune. Condemned to hope for rescue, these among us inhabit a despairing parallel reality. Hearteningly, some manage to navigate to calmer waters or even the safety of shore. It is from their unlikely stories that Rayner and Bonnici distill fundamental lessons about sustained systemic social change. If aspiration, ability, and action are the keys to self-sate life's chronic needs, the authors show us that it is by connecting, contextualizing, and configuring proximate social, political, and economic energies that "primary actors" can foster suitable systems of self-support. This is a timely and important contribution to our understanding of societal progress. * Subi Rangan, The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court Endowed Chair in Societal Progress, INSEAD *In an era when all of us in the social sector are being asked to do more with less, talking about changing systems is easy but doing it is not. This book unpacks the nuances, gets grounded and shares real insights. It helps you to think big without ignoring the smaller, unsexy details of ground delivery. Must read. * Asif Saleh, Executive Director, BRAC *demonstrating that an inclusive and sustainable future is possible. This book presents nothing less than a blueprint for deep social change in a post-Covid world. * Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum & Hilde Schwab, Chairperson, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship *Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici masterfully synthesize deep reflections and insights on the significance, direction, and legitimacy of social change and the complexities and efforts involved in the work of change. An important text for theory and practice that transcends the usual vague system change discourses. * Christian Seelos, Distinguished Fellow and Director of the Global Innovation for Impact Lab, Stanford University Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society *The time of looking around the world and fixing all that is broken is past. The profound social and ecological imbalances that characterize our modern world are inseparable from the level of consciousness out of which they have arisen - that is, our level of consciousness. What Rayner and Bonnici call "systems work" illuminates the almost always overlooked source of deep change - as biologist Humberto Maturana puts it, "it is only through reflection that we change our history." * Peter Senge, Founder of the Society for Organizational Learning and author of The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning *The Systems Work of Social Change contrasts technical and transformational approaches to systems change: top down, product-first approaches and bottom-up, people-first approaches. Building on a rich set of case studies from around the globe, drawing fully upon the broad literature of systems change, and reflecting deeply on their own experiences, Rayner and Bonnici provide a set of clear and pragmatic insights for people grappling with solving the world's problems large and small. While I am an experienced social entrepreneur—and Dean of a school that emphasizes systems change—I found myself learning so much as I read this extraordinary book from cover to cover. In a world facing so many challenges, The System Work of Social Change distils lessons that provide insight and hope. * Professor Peter Tufano, Peter Moores Dean, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford *Despite significant socio-economic progress in the post-war era, we have also seen rising inequality, power concentration, and a shortsighted use of natural resources. In The Systems Work of Social Change, Bonnici and Rayner highlight how leading organizations can steer private and public cooperation, pioneer new policy models, and harness fourth industrial revolution technologies, Through a global lens and the lived experiences of leading social entrepreneurs, François Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner bring us a view of how social change does happen. It is a book that speaks to the moment - the deep and critical structural challenges and the hope for future change as we continue to work for the good of all. Most importantly, they remind us that it is people who build systems and therefore people who have the ability to reimagine and build them anew. * Diana Wells, President Emerita, Ashoka *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Working in Systems Part I. Principles of Systems Work 1: An Industry of Social Change 2: Complexity, Scale, and Depth 3: Connection, Context, and Power Part II. Practices of Systems Work 4: Cultivating Collectives 5: Equipping Problem-Solvers 6: Promoting Platforms 7: Disrupting Policies and Patterns Reimagining the Future 8: Measuring for Learning 9: Funding for Partnership 10: The Principles in Action Appendix: Case studies: Organizational Practices and Tactics of Systems Work

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Unless I am allowed to tell the story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at allMary Seacole traveller, nurse, businesswoman and radical for her time defied a prejudiced British government to care for soldiers wounded during the Crimean War.This ground breaking account, written by Seacole in 1857, brings to life her incredible journey from Jamaica to Central America and England, and then on to modern-day Ukraine, where she acted as nurse to injured soldiers while running her business, the ''British Hotel''. A witness to key battles, she gives vivid accounts of how she coped with disease, bombardment and other adversities during the Crimean War.In this extraordinary autobiography, Seacole shows how she navigated her way through racial injustice, poverty and ignorance to become the first woman of colour in Britain to publish her memoirs. It is a testament to her enduring legacy.

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Book SynopsisWATERSTONES BEST POLITICAL BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDALI am absurdly excited for this book' Caroline Criado PerezBestselling author KatrineMarçalreveals the shocking ways our deeply ingrained ideas about gender continue to hold us back. Every day, extraordinary inventions and innovative ideas are side-lined in a world that remains subservient to menBut it doesn't have to be this way. From the beginning of time, women have been pivotal to our society, offering ingenious solutions to some of our most vexing problems. More recently, it is women who have transformed the way we shop online, revolutionised the lives of disabled people and put the climate crisis at the top of the agenda.Despite these successes, we still fail to find and fund the game-changing ideas that could alter the future of our planet, giving just 3% of venture capital to female founders. Instead, ingrained ideas about men and women continue to shape our economic decisions; favouring men and leading us to the same tired set of solutions.For too long we have underestimated the consequences of sexism in our economy, and the way it holds all of us women and men back. Katrine Marcal's blistering critique sets the record straight and shows how, in a time of crisis, the ingenuity and intelligence of women is that very thing that can save us.Trade ReviewPraise for Mother of Invention ‘A book with a radical agenda … Marçal wants nothing less than a revolution in the way we think about ourselves.’ The Times ‘A smart, witty and fascinating warning from history. I loved this book.’ CAROLINE CRIADO PEREZ, Bestselling Author of Invisible Women ‘wry and witty … it’s high time to put the needs of all people and the planet at the heart of invention.’ KATE RAWORTH, author of Doughnut Economics ‘This is an absolute must-read. Equal parts informative and infuriating.’ DR FERN RIDDELL, author of Sex: Lessons from History ‘From wheeled suitcases to witch trials, Katrine Marçal makes you look again at history in this funny, clever and provocative book’HELEN LEWIS, author of Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights ‘…Infuriating, but always thought-provoking and intriguing. A clearly-needed wake-up call to future innovators not to view the world through a narrowly gendered lens but to pay attention to the skills and lived experiences of all. ‘PROFESSOR GINA RIPPON – bestselling author of The Gendered Brain [Katrine] brilliantly proves how male-driven technology over the ages has limited full human development by neglecting a liberating female narrative and perspective.’ JAN ELIASSON, Former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN ‘Mother of Invention had me nodding along in emphatic agreement. To tackle the substantial problems ahead, we cannot afford to innovate with ‘one hand tied behind our backs.’ IRISH TIMES ‘This second book by the author of Who Cooked Adam Smith’s Dinner? is both bracing and highly entertaining. Marcal’s contention is that while women have been coming up with ingenious inventions since the beginning of time, they are routinely sidelined in a world geared to men.’ THE BOOKSELLER

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Book Synopsis''A real hero looks like Nice Leng''ete . . . [An] elegant and inspiring memoir'' New York Times Nice Leng`ete was raised in a Maasai village in Kenya. In 1998, when Nice was six, her parents fell sick and died, and Nice and her sister Soila were taken in by their father''s brother, who had little interest in the girls beyond what their dowries might fetch. Fearing the cut (female genital mutilation, a painful and sometimes deadly ritualistic surgery), which was the fate of all Maasai women, Nice and Soila climbed a tree to hide.Nice hoped to find a way to avoid the cut forever, but Soila understood it would be impossible. But maybe if one of the sisters submitted, the other would be spared. After Soila chose to undergo the surgery, sacrificing herself to save Nice, their lives diverged. Soila married, dropped out of school, and had children -- all in her teenage years -- while Nice postponed receiving the cut, continued her education, and became the fiTrade ReviewA real hero looks like Nice Leng'ete, the Kenyan anti-female-genital-mutilation activist whose response to her childhood was to improve the experience for others . . . [An] elegant and inspiring memoir -- Sonia Faleiro * New York Times *An incredibly powerful story that offers real hope for the future * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisA playful guide to understanding the ways of normal people', The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or normal', behaviour. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people and their families, friends, and loved ones navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive.

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Book Synopsis'Stunning, timely and timeless.' -Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray LoveRenowned activist, filmmaker and civil rights lawyer Valarie Kaur made headlines when her 'Breathe and Push' speech on how to survive in a time of rage went viral with 30 million views worldwide. In this inspiring and timely debut, she shows you how to reclaim love as a force for justice.When we practise love in the face of fear or rage, it has the ability to transform an encounter, a relationship, a community, a culture, even a country. Love becomes revolutionary. Revolutionary love is the call of our time. A radical, joyful practice that extends in three directions: to others, to our opponents and to ourselves. It invites you to see no stranger but instead look at others and say: You are part of me I do not yet know.Grounded in Valarie's own personal experience of practising love in the face of political oppression, sexual assault, wrongful arrest, detention, racism and murder, See No Stranger is an important and urgent manifesto that shows us a way to build movements that leave no one behind. You will learn to love others without prejudice or judgement, love your opponents through empathy and forgiveness, and ultimately to love yourself.Trade ReviewValarie Kaur is a prophetic voice of our generation. Her wisdom ignites and inspires me, lighting the way through the darkness. This book will do the same for you. -- America Ferrera, actress and activistValarie Kaur is a visionary worker for justice and this book is her radiant offering. -- Eve Ensler, author of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUESSee No Stranger is rooted in radical honesty, vulnerability, and fierce commitment to building a world in which we all belong. -- Michelle Alexander, author of THE NEW JIM CROWValarie Kaur is a revolutionary for justice who shows us how to labor for the world we dream. In my darkest moments, I remember my Sikh sister's call to "breathe and push!" Her wisdom inspires us to build movements and seek the change that love demands. -- Rev. William J. Barber, II, president of Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral RevivalIn a world ravaged by anger and hatred, Valarie Kaur offers a vision of 'Revolutionary Love,' not as platitude or panacea, but rather as a powerful weapon against intolerance and injustice. It may well be our only hope for peace and understanding in these troubled times. -- Reza Asian, author of ZEALOT: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JEASUS OF NAZARETHThis is the book we have been waiting for. It calls us up and calls us into the hard and necessary work to heal our wounds and reimagine the world. -- Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance and CNN hostLove-firebrand...Part personal history, part inspiring manifesto, Kaur's immensely readable book implores and inspires us toward love as "sweet labor: bloody, fierce, imperfect, and life-giving." -- Rainn Wilson, actorThis book and the woman who gave birth to it have so much to offer the struggle for peace and justice as we move into a most complex and crucial century. Open up your heart as you open these pages and let yourself be inspired and invigorated by the way Ms Kaur breaks it down. -- Ani DiFrancoInspires us to become who we believe we are. -- Lawrence Lessig, legal scholarTested and tempered by suffering, but rising up with hope and joy, Kaur shows us how to love others, opponents, and ourselves in ways that will bring us closer to the Beloved Community. This book will change your life. -- Parker J. Palmer, author of LET YOUR LIFE SPEAKA book of remarkable courage and deep insight...Kaur maps singularly personal experiences of suffering and shared collective agonies of inequality as she seeks to understand the terrain of our humanity. -- Melissa Harris-Perry, Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest UniversityThe intimate, raw stories in See No Stranger will break and awaken your heart; the profound teachings and compelling vision will inspire you to serve and savor our precious world. -- Tara Brach, author of RADICAL ACCEPTANCE

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Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review“A tour de force of the global abuse and manipulation of women, including statistics that will stun most readers with details that cannot be ignored…The scope of the material is astounding…Mr. Carter's A Call to Action should not only be required reading in America, but should also serve as the template for a complete reinterpretation of the religious views behind our treatment of each other, to discover what he claims is the true meaning behind the miracle of creation.” * Pittsburgh Post-Gazette *“A Call to Action reinforces [Carter’s] dedication to wiping out injustice—and his ability to move others to join his cause.” * St. Louis Post-Dispatch *“When reading A Call to Action, I got the sense that this is a man who has spent nine decades advocating for women and will continue to do so until his last breath. He is a man on a mission, listing 23 challenges he and The Carter Center are determined to work on for the betterment of women. He demonstrates how he used his influence throughout his lifetime to push women’s rights forward . . . Carter’s book overwhelms as well as inspires.” * Huffington Post *“Women’s studies scholars and readers interested in international human rights may find these accounts of discrimination and abuse disturbing but should be challenged to respond to Carter’s call for action.” * Library Journal *“A Call to Action ends with a list of recommendations to ameliorate the condition of women and girls worldwide, such as having more women in higher public office and involving religious scholars to give a more forward-looking interpretation to their faiths. It is this commitment to a progressive religious outlook that makes Carter almost a lone voice in U.S. politics.” * Progressive.org *“[Carter] wrote his book with deep knowledge, insight and compassion…Indeed, it is time to wake up.” * Morning Call (PA) *“A Call to Action enhances [Carter’s] role as elder statesman and human rights warrior by focusing entirely on the enslavement, degradation, and torture that women endure around the world. . . . an important book that should serve as a reference guide and instructional manual for dealing with the atrocities against women.” * The Daily Beast *

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Book SynopsisCombining the main findings, methods and analytic techniques of this central approach to language and social interaction, along with real-life examples and step-by-step explanations, Conversation Analysis is the ideal student guide to the field. Introduces the main findings, methods and analytic techniques of conversation analysis (CA) a growing interdisciplinary field exploring language and social interaction Provides an engaging historical overview of the field, along with detailed coverage of the key findings in each area of CA and a guide to current research Examines the way talk is composed, and how conversation structures highlight aspects of human behavior Focuses on the most important domains of organization in conversation, including turn-taking, action sequencing, repair, stories, openings and closings, and the effect of context Includes real-life examples and step-by-step explanations, making it an ideal guide for studentTrade Review“Overall, I was very favorably impressed by Conversation Analysis: An Introduction . . . n its own terms, I particularly liked the straightforward, accessible style that Sidnell uses to discuss complex ideas and materials.” (Journal of Sociolinguistics, 1 February 2013) “To conclude, this introduction is a rich source of authentic examples and will serve interested students and scholars very well.” (Discourse and Communication, 1 November 2012) "The interdisciplinary research method and field of conversation analysis (CA) is remarkably well-suited to helping teachers achieve this objective, because CA provides tools that enable first the perception, and then the scientific description and analysis of regular patterns of human social conduct - patterns that organize, and make meaningful, the world of everyday life." (Language in Society, 2011)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii Transcription Conventions ix 1 Talk 1 2 Methods 20 3 Turn-Taking 36 4 Action and Understanding 59 5 Preference 77 6 Sequence 95 7 Repair 110 8 Turn Construction 139 9 Stories 174 10 Openings and Closings 197 11 Topic 223 12 Context 245 13 Conclusion 258 References 271 Index 281

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Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, Childhood in World History covers the major developments in the history of childhood from the classical civilizations to the present and explores how agricultural and industrial economies have shaped the experiences of children.Through comparative analysis, Peter N. Stearns facilitates a cross-cultural and transnational understanding of attitudes toward the role of children in society, and how models of childhood have developed throughout history. He addresses the tension between regional and social/gender differences, on the one hand, and factors that encouraged greater convergence, including the experience of globalization. The book also deals with regional patterns as determined by different religious and cultural systems and family structures. It encourages readers to consider the complexity in evaluating childhood patterns in the past, in light of more modern conditions and expectations, and at the same time to realize some of the probleTable of Contents0. Introduction 1. Childhood in Agricultural Societies: The First Big Changes 2. Childhood in the Classical Civilizations 3. Childhood in Postclassical World History 4. Changes and Constraints in the Postclassical and Early Modern Centuries, 600-1700 5. Children at Play 6. Childhood in the Industrial Age 7. Forces of Change in Western Society, 1750-1900 8. New Constraints: The Impact of Colonialism 9. The Immigrant Child 10. Japan Adapts the New Model 11. Childhood under Communism 12. Children in the Industrializing World 13. Childhood in the Affluent Societies 14. The Dislocations of the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries 15. Globalization and Childhoods 16. Conclusion: Patterns and Tensions in Childhood’s History

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Book SynopsisTalking Your Way to What You Want

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Book SynopsisPart of the TED series: When Strangers Meet Our lives are increasingly insular. We are in a hurry, our heads are down, minds elsewhere, we hear only the voices we already recognize and rarely take the effort to experience something or someone new. When Strangers Meet argues for the pleasures and transformative possibilities of talking to people you don’t know. Talking to a stranger pulls you into a shared humanity, it’s a source of creative energy, it opens your world, it cements your relationship to the places you live and work and play, it’s a beautiful interruption in the steady routines of our lives. Talking to strangers wakes you up. But who is a stranger? Many of us have a deep-seated belief that strangers are dangerous. That idea cripples us and prevents us from connecting with the wider world. Exploring the rich meanings that are conjured up in these experiences of fleeting intimacy, Stark renders visible the hidden processes by

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWe chose ESPP because we have a very diverse cohort some students with Economic and Maths A level whilst others do not, so teaching a traditional course was hard most students were bored whilst others were struggling to keep pace. We wanted a more up-to-date, data-driven syllabus that covered the topics students wanted to discuss (inequality, climate change, etc.). I have just have finished teaching the first cohort of nearly 500 students and they seem to be highly engaged. * Carlos Cortinhas, University of Exeter, UK *ESPP was a very successful text for non-Economics majors. They really appreciated how they could get a great introduction to economics that focused on the real world and data, and was meaningful to their own experience of the world. * Mark Dodd, University of Adelaide, Australia *Other economics textbooks teach you about individual tools. ESPP, on the other hand, teaches you how to address complex issues such as inequality and unemployment by simultaneously using all the tools in the toolbox. As a public policy student, this approach allowed me to evaluate current events and policy proposals through an economically comprehensive, rather than fragmented, lens. * Alaina Leggette, MPA student at Columbia University (SIPA) *ESPP is an outstanding resource for teaching economic principles to students who will not major in the field. It provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the economic ideas that are essential for understanding politics and policy. * Matthew DiGiuseppe, Leiden University, Netherlands *I would recommend ESPP as an excellent resource for a wide range of courses teaching introductory economics with a focus on public policy. It takes some of the key material from The Economy and re-packages it for students who are not specialising in economics, and who want to see the subject in a wider context. I appreciate the increased focus on data, with links to Doing Economics. * Stephen Wright, Birkbeck, University of London, UK *We were warned by the course leader before the start that we would not see the world in the same way after studying the module and this proved to be the case. While tackling the deep issues of global inequality and market failures CORE also gave us quick insights into specialist areas and analytical tools so I was able in the exam to solve a pure strategy Nash equilibrium and answer questions on the use of monetary policy and explain models of welfare economics. I particularly liked the snapshots of great economics thinkers and interactive graphics which brought complex ideas to life. The course succeeded in refreshing and updating my thinking and gave me confidence to work in more depth within the economics field as a financial journalist.The dynamic approach makes a sound rejoinder to the critics of the subject as the "dismal science" and its teaching which shows exactly how it is as relevant today as it was during the formative years of Adam Smith or the crisis years of Keynes. * Simon Greaves, FT.com and Student in MSc PPE, Birkbeck, University of London *Table of Contents1. Capitalism: affluence, inequality, and the environment2. Social interactions and economic outcomes3. Public policy for fairness and efficiency4. Work, wellbeing, and scarcity5. Institutions, power, and inequality6. The firm: Employees, managers, and owners7. Firms and markets for goods and services8. The labour market: wages, profits, and unemployment9. The credit market: borrowers, lenders, and the rate of interest10. Banks, money, housing, and financial assets11. Market failures and government policy12. Governments and markets in a democratic society

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller and “a passionate, urgent” (The New Yorker) examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.Central to the very idea of America is the principle that we are a nation of opportunity. But over the last quarter century we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” emerge. We Americans have always believed that those who have talent and try hard will succeed, but this central tenet of the American Dream seems no longer true or at the least, much less true than it was. In Our Kids, Robert Putnam offers a personal and authoritative look at this new American crisis, beginning with the example of his high school class of 1959 in Port Clinton, Ohio. The vast majority of those students went on to lives better than those of their parents. But their children and grandchildren have faced diminiTrade Review“There are just a few essential reads if you want to understand the American social and political landscape today. Robert Putnam’s Our Kids . . . deserve[s] to be on that list.” -- David Brooks * The New York Times *“Robert D. Putnam is technically a Harvard social scientist, but a better description might be poet laureate of civil society. In Our Kids, Putnam brings his talent for launching a high-level discussion to a timely topic. . . . No one can finish Our Kids and feel complacent about equal opportunity.” -- Jason DeParle * The New York Times Book Review *“Putman’s new book is an eye-opener. When serious political candidates maintain that there are no classes in America, Putnam shows us the reality — and it is anything but reassuring." -- Alan Wolfe * Washington Post Book World *“Much of the current debate about inequality has a strangely abstract quality, focusing on the excesses of the 1 per cent without really coming to terms with what has happened to the American middle class over the past two generations. Into this void steps the political scientist Robert Putnam, with a truly masterful volume that should shock Americans into confronting what has happened to their society.” -- Francis Fukuyama * The Financial Times *“Robert D. Putnam vividly captures a dynamic change in American society—the widening class-based opportunity gap among young people. The diminishing life chances of lower-class families and the expanding resources of the upper-class are contrasted in sharp relief in Our Kids, which also includes compelling suggestions of what we as a nation should do about this trend. Putnam’s new book is a must-read for all Americans concerned about the future of our children.” -- William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University“Robert Putnam weaves together scholarship and storytelling to paint a truly troubling picture of our country and its future. Our Kids makes it absolutely clear that we need to put aside our political bickering and fix how this country provides opportunity for its millions of poor children. This book should be required reading for every policymaker in America, if not every American.” -- Geoffrey Canada, President, the Harlem Children’s Zone“In yet another path-breaking book about America’s changing social landscape, Robert Putnam investigates how growing income gaps have shaped our children so differently. His conclusion is chilling: social mobility ‘seems poised to plunge in the years ahead, shattering the American dream.’ Must reading from the White House to your house.” -- David Gergen“With clarity and compassion, Robert Putnam tells the story of the great social issue of our time: the growing gap between the lives of rich and poor children, and the diminishing prospects of children born into disadvantage. A profoundly important book and a powerful reminder that we can and must do better.” -- Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character“The book’s chief and authoritative contribution is its careful presentation for a popular audience of important work on the erosion, in the past half century, of so many forms of social, economic, and political support for families, schools, and communities. . . . Our Kids is a passionate, urgent book.” -- Jill Lepore * The New Yorker *"A thoughtful and persuasive book." * The Economist *"Highly readable. . . . An insightful book that paints a disturbing picture of the collapse of the working class and the growth of an upper class that seems to be largely unaware of the other's precarious existence." * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis‘A riveting page-turner about the world of technology and dealmaking’ – Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseA gripping, wildly entertaining memoir that takes you behind the scenes of global business and shines a rare light on the people that are reshaping our world.Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he’d seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor in the world: SoftBank, backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork.The Money Trap is Sama’s thrilling, stranger-than-fiction story, detailing his experiences alongside SoftBank’s iconic founder Masayoshi Son – a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as ‘the crazy guy who bet on the future’ and whose mission is ‘happiness for everyone’. Sama takes the reader on a wild ride as he consorts with

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Book SynopsisA sense of belonging - being liked, understood, accepted for who we are - is vital for our mental health. Whether it is fitting in at school, struggling to connect with colleagues in a new job, or just feeling out of place in our own family, we all, at various stages in our lives, find ourselves questioning our identity. For Dr Holan Liang, one of the UK's foremost psychiatrists, this crisis of identity cuts right to the heart of the modern epidemic of anxiety and depression. In this ground-breaking book, she draws on her own experience as an immigrant to the UK, and on 20 years of caring for patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions, from depression and anxiety to ADHD and anorexia, to explore a radical new perspective on mental health.Warm, wise and full of humanity, A Sense of Belonging will help you to: understand the causes of loneliness, reprioritise the people and things that matter, stop people-pleasing, and learn how to accept yourself in order to find genuine connection.

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Book SynopsisCounterpointing Los Angeles's central role in America's fantasy life - the city has been destroyed no less than 138 times in novels and films since 1909 - with its wanton denial of its own real history, Mike Davis creates a revelatory kaleidoscope of American fact, imagery, and sensibility. Drawing upon a vast array of sources, Ecology of Fear meticulously captures the nation's violent malaise and desperate social unease in an era of climate change and social change. With savagely entertaining wit and compassionate rage, this book conducts a devastating reconnaissance of our all-too-likely urban future.With a new 2021 afterword taking stock of LA's 21st century.Trade ReviewGraced with a bold political and environmental vision, much splendid phrasemaking and a multitude of facts...A truly eccentric contribution. * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisA Spectator Best Book of the Year; An Aspects of History Best Book of the Year; An Engelsberg Ideas Best Book of the Year

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Book SynopsisA lively, practical, first-of-its-kind guide to understanding cold, clinical data and harnessing it to tell a persuasive story.__________How many hours' worth of songs are on your Spotify Wrapped this year?How much is your commute time really worth?How do you work out how likely you are to get Covid based on the official statistics?How do your viewing hours track against the most popular shows on Netflix?Whether you're interested in global problems like climate change, running a business, or just grasping how few people have washed their hands between visiting the bathroom and touching you, this book will help math-lovers and math-haters alike translate the numbers that illuminate our world.Until very recently, most languages had no words for numbers greater than five - anything from six to infinity was known as 'lots'. While the numbers in our world have become increasingly complex, our brains are stuck in the past. Yet the ability to communicate and understand numbers has never mattered more. How can we more effectively translate numbers and stats - so fundamental to the next big idea - to make data come to life?Drawing on years of research into making ideas stick, Chip Heath and Karla Starr outline six critical principles that will give anyone the tools to communicate numbers with more transparency and meaning. Using concepts such as simplicity, concreteness and familiarity, they show us how to transform hard numbers into their most engaging form, allowing us to bring more data, more naturally, into decisions in our schools, our workplaces and our society.Trade ReviewConcise, breezy and pragmatic. * Wall Street Journal *A unique popular math book... [that] delivers a painless, ingenious education in how to communicate statistics and numbers to people who find them confusing... Packed with tables, anecdotes, and amusing facts, the narrative makes math accessible.... Astute advice for businesspeople and educators. * Kirkus Review *

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Book Synopsis‘The latest in the series of powerful books on the divisions in modern Britain, and will take its place on many bookshelves beside Reni Eddo-Lodge’s Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race and Owen Jones’s Chavs.’ –Andrew Marr, Sunday Times ‘In his fascinating, enraging polemic, Verkaik touches on one of the strangest aspects of the elite schools and their product’s domination of public life for two and a half centuries: the acquiescence of everyone else.’ –Observer In Britain today, the government, judiciary and military are all led by an elite who attended private school. Under their watch, our society has become increasingly divided and the gap between rich and poor is now greater than ever before. Is this the country we want to live in? If we care about inequality, we have to talk about public schools. Robert Verkaik issues a searing indictment of the system originally intended to educate the most underprivileged Britons, and outlines how, through meaningful reform, we can finally make society fairer for all.Trade Review'Verkaik comprehensively demolishes [public school] claims.' * Peter Wilby, New Statesman *‘The latest in the series of powerful books on the divisions in modern Britain, and will take its place on many bookshelves beside Reni Eddo-Lodge’s Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race and Owen Jones's Chavs.’ * Andrew Marr, Sunday Times *‘Does a fine job of reminding us how powerful a hold the elite schools have over public life.’ * The Times *'An illuminating and hugely enjoyable read, packed full of eye-opening facts... At a time when the gap between rich and poor is widening, we need to talk seriously about the role of public schools in our society. Posh Boys is a welcome catalyst for that debate.' * Sunday Herald *'In his fascinating, enraging polemic, Verkaik touches on one of the strangest aspects of the elite schools and their product’s domination of public life for two and a half centuries: the acquiescence of everyone else.' * Observer *'A trenchant j’accuse against the old-boy chumocracy... Posh Boys is, for a book about public schools, decidedly comprehensive.' * Guardian *‘You cannot understand Britain without understanding this – the story of how we became a nation obsessed with elite education that continues to stack the odds against fairness and progress, and the cultural forces it has unleashed upon us all. Robert Verkaik tells it with clarity, and makes a powerful call for change.’ -- Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)‘Inspired, committed, careful and kind.’ -- Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1%

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking guide to sexuality that dispels the stale cultural attitudes about sex that leave too many feeling inadequate, and offers an expansive, attachment-based framework to free us and develop bolder, more satisfying relationships with our sexual selves.When it comes to sex, most people feel insecure. But it''s not because we''re deficient; it''s because we''ve been under-resourced and miseducated.Certified sex therapist Casey Tanner argues that our sex lives are a microcosm of every untruth we''ve internalized about gender, sex, relationships, our bodies, and ourselves. Most of us were taught that healthy sexuality is only for a certain kind of person, in a certain kind of relationship, with a certain kind of body. As a result, the way we''ve learned how to define good sex is reflective of how good, worthy, and loveable we see ourselves.Feel It All is a comprehensive guide to help everyone uncover their personal misconceptions about s

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Book SynopsisOrlando Patterson returns to Jamaica, his birthplace, to reckon with its history and culture. Locals claim to be some of the world’s happiest people, and their successes in music and athletics are legendary. Yet the country remains violent and poor. In Jamaica the dilemmas of globalization and postcolonial politics are thrown into stark relief.Trade ReviewFascinating…Such breadth makes this an eye-opening volume. It is also illuminating because Patterson carefully explores the complexity of the structural machinery behind Jamaica’s dazzling successes and dismal failures, rather than just chalking these up to simple causes. Although at times Patterson is critical of and disappointed by his fellow Jamaicans, his admiration for the nation’s independent spirit shines through. -- Carrie Gibson * New York Times Book Review *An exploration of politics, economic development, and popular culture in the nearly 60 years since the island’s independence, the book seeks to understand what became of the promises of decolonization…In the ruins of postcolonial Jamaica, Patterson unearths a vibrant popular culture, centered in particular on dancehall music, that can provide new resources to address the postcolonial predicament…He uses the ‘confounding island’ as the site from which to understand the world. -- Adom Getachew * The Nation *Excellent…One thing I like so much about this book is that it tries to answer actual questions you might have about Jamaica. -- Tyler Cowen * Marginal Revolution *Patterson explores the paradoxes of his native Jamaica in a series of stimulating essays. -- Richard Feinberg * Foreign Affairs *Everybody wonders what makes Jamaica so different. The prominent Harvard sociologist dares to ask. Dares to answer, too. -- Stephen L. Carter * Bloomberg Opinion *Unlike many observers of Jamaica, Patterson is thoroughly balanced in his assessment of Jamaica’s postcolonial failures…Patterson’s masterpiece covers a wide range of topics from democracy to culture, thus making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the paradox of Jamaica. -- Lipton Matthews * Jamaica Observer *[A] masterful study. -- Paget Henry * American Journal of Sociology *Filled with piercing insights and written in Patterson’s crystalline style, The Confounding Island exemplifies the universalization of the particular that is the hallmark of great art and great social science. Patterson draws on research as well as personal experience and family history to shed light on some of the paradoxes, great failures, and outsized successes of postcolonial Jamaica. -- George Steinmetz, author of The Devil’s HandwritingJamaica, the birthplace of reggae, a fiercely democratic island with staggeringly high crime rates, and a case study in the history of extractive colonialism, is an enigma that still fascinates the world. In this masterful history infused with personal feeling and detail, Orlando Patterson, the eminent scholar of the Caribbean, delivers a memorable, nuanced, and insightful social analysis of the island and its place in global history. Highly recommended. -- Daron Acemoglu, coauthor of Why Nations Fail: Origins of Power, Prosperity, and PovertyIn The Confounding Island, Patterson challenges established dogma and slays old shibboleths by employing historical and cultural analyses to explain contemporary Jamaican social and economic phenomena, and he succeeds in taking the ‘confound’ out of ‘confounding’. The result is a clearer understanding of what makes Jamaica and Jamaicans tick. -- Ian Randle, Chairman, Ian Randle PublishersPatterson draws upon vast amounts of data, literature, and first-hand policy experience to present a rigorous and deeply insightful analysis of the paradox of Jamaica. This is an indispensable work for anyone interested in Jamaica’s development. -- Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the Public Service of JamaicaOrlando Patterson weaves together an extraordinarily diverse range of disciplines to give us a comprehensive explanation of Jamaica’s history of success in some areas, yet chronic failure in others. This book is a game-changer whose themes resonate far beyond Jamaica to the challenges of economic development more generally; it will be assigned to generations of students to come. I predict that, despite its completely different subject matter, The Confounding Island will give Patterson’s iconic Children of Sisyphus strong competition as a must-read among West Indians. What a book! -- Eleanor Marie Brown, Pennsylvania State UniversityIn positioning Jamaica’s global impact in athletics and music against endemic violence and poverty, Patterson challenges the reader to engage with the stark contrasts between individual success in popular music and athletic sprints and failures in economic, social, and political pursuits that require sustained collective efforts. -- Rupert Lewis * sx salon *Demonstrates how one place—in this case, Jamaica—can provide critical insights into the broad theoretical and political issues of our time…A welcome capstone to a long and committed engagement with the legacies of slavery, the way the imperial era damaged us (rather than tutoring us, as is so often touted), and the ways the past lives in the present. -- Deborah A. Thomas * New West Indian Guide *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF BOOKSHOP.ORG''S NON-FICTION ANNUAL INDIE CHAMPIONS AWARDFor too long, representations of climate action in the mainstream media have been white-washed, green-washed and diluted to be made compatible with capitalism. We are living in an economic system which pursues profit above all else; harmful, oppressive systems that heavily contribute to the climate crisis, and environmental consequences that have been toned down to the masses. Tackling the climate crisis requires us to visit the roots of poverty, capitalist exploitation, police brutality and legal injustice. Climate justice offers the real possibility of huge leaps towards racial equality and collective liberation as it aims to dismantle the very foundations of these issues.In this book, Mikaela Loach offers a fresh and radical perspective for real climate action that could drastically change the world as we know it for the benefit of us all. Written with candour and hope, It''s Not TTrade Review“Practical, urgent: a clarion call for transformation from the front lines of the fight for people and planet.” -- Naomi Klein"Her debut book is a long-awaited read for anyone who is keen to understand the systemic causes of climate degradation and what we can do about it." -- Adele Walton * DAZED *"Practical and urgent - this is a clarion call for transformation from the front lines of the fight for people and planet. I have no doubt It's Not That Radical will become an indispensable toolkit for a new generation of activists" * Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything *“It’s Not That Radical is an empowering call to action for liberation for us all.” -- Nadia Whittome MP“This book will give you hope that a new world is possible.” -- Layla F. Saad“It’s refreshing to read someone who is educational, well-read and, crucially, hopeful about the future.” -- Aisling Bea“Outstanding, accessible and radical to the core” -- Tori Tsui“Mikaela is the real deal!” -- Emma Dabiri“An enlightening, emphatic must-read for everyone.” -- Yomi Adegoke“An accessible, practical toolkit that shows us the responsibility we all have in working towards a better climate future.” -- Cathy Reay“Grounding and groundbreaking.” -- Xiye Bastida“This book is not just world changing, it’s world saving.” -- Charlie Craggs“A powerful guide to climate activism and the true meaning of climate justice.” -- Jack Harries“A necessary read.” -- Leah Thomas“Climate justice made simple.” -- Kenny Ethan Jones“Mikaela’s transformative book reinvigorated by activism.” -- Bonnie Wright

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Book SynopsisDiscover how those who change the world do so with this thoughtful and timely book Why do some changes occur, and others don''t? What are the factors that drive successful social and environmental movements, while others falter? How Change Happens examines the leadership approaches, campaign strategies, and ground-level tactics employed in a range of modern social change campaigns. The book explores successful movements that have achieved phenomenal impact since the 1980stobacco control, gun rights expansion, LGBT marriage equality, and acid rain elimination. It also examines recent campaigns that seem to have fizzled, like Occupy Wall Street, and those that continue to struggle, like gun violence prevention and carbon emissions reduction. And it explores implications for movements that are newly emerging, like Black Lives Matter. By comparing successful social change campaigns to the rest, How Change Happens reveals powerful lessons for changemakers who Table of ContentsForeword ix Introduction: How Change Happens 1 Chapter 1 Turn Grassroots Gold 21 Chapter 2 Sharpen Your 10/10/10/20 = 50 Vision 53 Chapter 3 Change Hearts and Policy 77 Chapter 4 Reckon with Adversarial Allies 103 Chapter 5 Break from Business as Usual 119 Chapter 6 Be Leaderfull 143 Conclusion: Where We Go from Here 171 Appendix A: Research Parameters 185 Appendix B: List of Interviews 189 Appendix C: Additional Resources on Movements and Systems 193 Acknowledgments 215 About the Author and GSEI 221 Index 223

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Book SynopsisA ground-breaking analysis from one of the world's foremost experts on global trends, including answers on how COVID-19 will amplify and accelerate each of these changesTrade ReviewWe do not know what the world will look like in 2030. But we do know the underlying trends that will shape it, argues Guillén of the Wharton School. This thought-provoking book illuminates the most important: demographic shifts, notably the African baby boom; the changing nature of ageing and retirement; the emergence of a new global middle class; the rise of women as entrepreneurs and leaders; the challenges to cities; “more cell phones than toilets”; the sharing economy; and the future of money. It is fun. Enjoy -- Martin Wolf * Financial Times Best Books of 2020 *

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