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The Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes is the essential tool for anyone who is interested in controlling their weight by cutting down their intake of carbohydrates. And if you thought that a low-carb lifestyle meant eating unlimited amounts of unhealthy, fatty foods, then think again! The key to success is eating the right type of carb alongside good sources of protein and fat. By focusing on unrefined carbohydrates - and eating these in carefully controlled amounts - you can keep blood sugar levels steady, have heaps of energy, and feel full for longer. Featuring innovative, delicious and nutritionally balanced dishes, The Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes provides a safe and responsible blueprint for low-carb eating.

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The New Materia Medica Volume II is a sourcebook of information on 30 new crystal, botanical and animal remedies now in use by practitioners of the Guild of Homoeopaths, who proved them through the practice of meditation. These remedies, which have quickly established a reputation for remarkable success, are extraordinary for their depth of action, reaching far into the patient''s psyche and history. The entry on each remedy gives a description of the original substance, plant or animal in its natural state and an outline of its history, including medicinal uses, and traditional applications of the plants and crystal essence remedies where applicable. It also provides an esoteric explanation of the remedies'' affinities for the chakras and the associated glands and organs plus a description of the general symptoms of each remedy and detailed descriptions of the mental, emotional and physical symptoms that affect individual parts of the body. It includes summarised case notes to show c

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In Justify My Love, Ryann Donnelly explores sex and gender in one of the most widely consumed art forms of our age — the music video. Through an autobiographical reckoning with the author’s life in a band and collaboration with past lovers, and a close analysis of the erotic iconography of music videos, Justify My Love tells the subversive history of this medium, from the inception of MTV in 1981 through to the 2010s. Covering everything from Lady Gaga and Beyonce to Nine Inch Nails and George Michael, Justify My Love shows how subversion became mainstream, and how marginalized voices shaped some of the biggest music videos of the last thirty years.

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A globetrotting novel about the seductions of and resistance to toxic masculinity. Frank Baltimore is a bit of a loser, struggling by as a carpenter and handyman in rural New England when he gets his big break, building a mansion in the executive suburbs of Hartford. One of his workers is a charismatic eighteen-year-old kid from Liverpool, Dmitry, in the US in the summer before university. Dmitry is a charming sociopath, who develops a fascination with his autodidactic philosopher boss, as if perhaps, if he could figure out what made him tick, he could be less of a pig. Dmitry heads to Asia and makes a neo-imperialist fortune, with a trail of corpses in his wake. When Dmitry's office building in Taipei explodes in an enormous fireball, Frank heads to Asia, falls in love with Dmitry's wife, and things go from bad to worse.

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Racquet was founded in 2016 to be the voice of a new tennis boom. When the popularity of tennis peaked in the late ’70s and early ’80s, the sport was populated by buccaneering talents with outsize personas, such as Borg, Evert, McEnroe, Navratilova, Gerulaitis, Austin, King, and Connors. The game was played in every park, and tennis clothes became appropriate attire for cocktails as well as for a match. With success, however, came polish, and tennis—if not the game itself, then how it came to be represented in the culture—got boring. Having a big personality was no longer a virtue. Tennis went back to being a bastion of the elite. Racquet is a place for those who knew all along that the spirit of the tennis boom was alive. Tennis has always been present in the arts, in the popular culture, in the skateboarding, hip-hop, and fashion worlds. That side of tennis was—and is—obscured by the tightly controlled messaging of the athletes, the corporate glean of the major tournaments, and the all-white attire of the country-club scene. Racquet was launched to represent the latent, diverse, and large constituency of tennis that has not been embraced by the sport writ large. Featuring the work of some of today’s finest writers, the quarterly independent magazine highlights the art, culture, and style that are adjacent to the sport—and just enough of the pro game to keep the diehards satisfied. This collection features some of the best writing from the first four years of Racquet and tackles such immediate topics as: How should tennis smell? What’s the deal with Andre Agassi’s private jet? What can a professional tennis player learn from Philip Roth? Why is tennis important in Lolita? How was Arthur Ashe like Muhammad Ali? And, crucially, what lessons have we learned from the implosion of that first tennis boom?

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Sometime in the late fall/early winter of 1962, a document began circulating among members of the Communist Party USA based in the Chicago area, titled "Whither the Party of Lenin." It was signed "The Ad Hoc Committee for Scientific Socialist Line." This was not the work of factionally inclined CP comrades, but rather something springing from the counter-intelligence imagination of the FBI. A Threat of the First Magnitude tells the story of the FBI's fake Maoist organization and the informants they used to penetrate the highest levels of the Communist Party USA, the Black Panther Party, the Revolutionary Union and other groups labelled threats to the internal security of the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. As once again the FBI is thrust into the spotlight of US politics, A Threat of a First Magnitude offers a view of the historic inner-workings of the Bureau's counterintelligence operations - from generating "fake news" and the utilization of "sensitive intelligence methods" to the handling of "reliable sources" - that matches or exceeds the sophistication of any contenders.

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This is an exercise and lifestyle book for people who want a definitive and sustainable plan to transform their body and mindset forever, naturally. Your Mind Builds Your Body provides specialized workouts to sculpt your arms, back, chest, delts and legs. Includes nutritional advice and meal-planning guidance to maximize muscle building and fat loss.Roger Snipes shares practical advice on effective biohacking tools to optimize your health and strength, whatever your age. He has shown the bodybuilding world what can be achieved when goals are made with a passion to succeed: and crucially that if the mind isn't on board, the body doesn't follow.

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Short steps for humans, a giant leap forhumankind. For more than four decades the spiritual-artistic community ofDamanhur has grown from humble beginnings to become a prime mover in terms ofspiritual research and the ecological protection of the planet.A group of people which has remained a stable andactive entity over all those years, they have developed a sociologicaltool to enhance their shared experiences, the concept of aSuperindividual, where groups of people or even whole communities become asone, and function and create as one.The best news is, Damanhur is opening out tothe world. It will no longer be a closed and introspective collective, but will be sharing its discoveries withhumanity at large. Already, groups of indigenous peoples are treading a path toDamanhur, sharing shamanic knowledge and forming mutualbonds on a mission to save the planet and make the world a better place.An ambitious and exciting programme of newbuilding has already started in and around the now famous Temples ofHumankind. At the same time, Damanhur is going out into the world,establishing active centres around the globe, as far afield as Iceland andAustralia, not as clones of the Italian version, but as thrivingvibrant entities in their own right.It's an inspiration to families, toworkplaces, to other communities and to movements like Extinction Rebellion.How do we transform society from the ground up? How can we both flourish asindividuals and work together in community for a common cause? This book willshow you how.

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A quiet chat with Casanova turns into a catalogue of racy encounters set in 18th-century Venice and other cities … and we can even ask questions! You’ll find out just how he got himself both in and out of some extremely sticky situations, from debt and imprisonment, to confrontations with jealous husbands and even heartbreak. Renowned as a great lover and seducer, Casanova was far more than a bed hopping rake. He founded the world's first national lottery, discussed theories of taxation with Frederick the Great, debated the merits of the Gregorian calendar with Catherine the Great, talked theology with Pope Clement XIII, lectured on Horace and Homer, and gave a public recital of his own poem on the Passion of the Christ. He was also an accomplished swindler, an extraordinary wit, a brilliant philosopher, a formidable duellist, and a notable spy. The impressive scale of Casanova's many gifts – and vices – is brought brilliantly to life in this innovative biography. A concise biographical essay is followed by a scintillating dialogue that is as historically rigorous as it is entertaining. As Dita Von Teese says in her Foreword: "In my most amorous fantasies, I spend languid days and glittering nights with a true 'Casanova'— a man with a heartfelt passion for life, a thirst for knowledge and adventure, and of course a lust for refined romance." Be seduced by this brilliant book.

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Death is the only certainty in life yet many people shy away from thinking about it until something traumatic happens, which can throw us into turmoil. Yet, paradoxically, contemplating death and the frequentlyexperienced phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs) can help alter our relationship with death, release us from the fear that often surrounds it and enhance our life in all kinds of unexpected ways.In this vibrant, accessible guide, NDE expert Dr Penny Sartori answers the most frequently asked questions about the subject, including:# What are the characteristics of an NDE?# Who has NDEs and under what circumstances do they occur?# What life-changing effects occur for people who have an NDE?# What can NDEs teach those who've never had one?# What are the wider implications of a greater understanding of NDEs?The Q&A approach, coupled with the many fascinating case studies, takes you on a real behind-the-scenes tour of this powerful and potentially life-changing phenomenon.If you would like to know more about this book and others in the Watkins #WhatIs series, visit: www.whatisseries.com

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Do you come away from work conversations wishing they'd gone better? Does miscommunication impact your productivity? Are you overwhelmed by emails and meetings? In this practical and highly effective guide to great communication at work, Rob Kendall combines hard science, real-life case studies and practical suggestions for how to:* Make meetings more effective* Manage information overload and stop work spilling into your home life* Negotiate and find your voice * Have any conversation, in any circumstance with anyone at workIrrespective of your role, and whether you communicate face-to-face, via email or phone, or online, Workstorming is the essential survival guide for smart working in the information age.

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'This is the best emotional intelligence system I have ever come across.' -- Dr. Bal Rana PhD, Psychologist and Senior psychology lecturer Discover how to be happy and at peace. Create a connection to your purest state of peace and happiness. Imagine yourself living fully and freely in the moment, utterly fulfilled and feeling vibrantly alive. This is The FreeMind Experience. Combining teachings from the world's ancient wisdom traditions with the most effective rapid-behaviour-change techniques, hypnotherapist Tom Fortes Mayer presents with clarity, passion and playfulness the three pillars upon which all lasting happiness and success can be built: Pillar 1: Peace - how to let go of the limiting thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviours that are holding you back Pillar 2: Power - how to unleash your enormous potential and flow through life with brilliance by learning to relate to life in new ways Pillar 3: Purpose - how to enjoy everything that matters most in life by experiencing more connection, contribution and celebration Imagine yourself living fully and freely in the moment, utterly fulfilled and feeling vibrantly alive. This is The FreeMind Experience. This book ignites the flame of possibility inside us all. This book ignites the flame of possibility inside us all.

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Alexander tries his hand at behaving in this hilarious companion to the bestselling classic Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.Last night somebody ate a whole box of jelly donuts. That somebody woke up with a terrible bellyache, and that somebody’s mom found the empty box and told that somebody that there are going to be consequences. That somebody is Alexander, and Alexander really hates consequences. So from now on, he is going to try his best to be the Best Boy Ever. For the complete and entire rest of his life. Starting right this very minute. But there are all sorts of things that you can’t do when you’re being the Best Boy Ever. Fun things. Very important things. Things that Alexander might—just might—like a little bit more than he hates consequences.

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Elizabeth Barnabus is a mutineer and a murderer. So they say. The noose awaits in Liverpool as punishment for her crimes. But they’ll have to catch her first. Disguised as a labourer, Elizabeth flees west across America, following a rumour of her long-lost family. Crossing the border into the wilds of the Oregon Territory, she discovers a mustering army, a king who believes he is destined to conquer the world, and a weapon so powerful that it could bring the age of reason crashing down. In a land where politics and prophecy are one and the same, the fate of the Gas-Lit Empire may come to rest on the perfect execution of a conjuring trick. File Under: Fantasy [ Sisters in Arms | No Prison Can Hold Me | One Drop of Poison | For One Night Only ]

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If Aiden Manchester had to have a superpower, why couldn't it be something useful? Like predicting the future? Or Jedi mind tricks? Instead, Aiden is afflicted with 'manifestations', mysterious balls of goo which materialise mid-air while he sleeps. But then, Aiden learns he was a 'Quiver Kid', one of seven orphaned children drafted for an illicit experiment at Tau Nine-One. Setting out to find the perpetrators and his fellow victims, Aiden's quest quickly turns lethal when he's kidnapped by a maniacal Quiver Kid with a dark agenda. As he uncovers the dangerous truth about his past, Aiden's very essence is called into question. Will a hellish confrontation at Tau Nine-One reveal the ultimate purpose of the Quiver Kids? File Under: Fantasy [ Strangest Things | Manifest Destiny | X-Kids | Chunkie ]

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Still reeling from a former teammate's betrayal, Commonwealth operative Simon Kovalic and his band of misfit spies have no time to catch their breath before being sent on another impossible mission: to pull off the daring heist of a quasi-mythical alien artifact, right out from under the nose of the galaxy's most ruthless crime lord. But their cold war rivals, the Illyrican Empire, want the artifact for themselves. And Kovalic's newest recruit, Specialist Addy Sayers, is a volatile ex-con with a mean hair-trigger who might put the whole mission at risk. Can Kovalic hold it all together, or will the team tear themselves apart before they can finish the job? File Under: Science Fiction [ Simon Saves | 2.7 Kelvin | Spy-Fi | Kovalic's Five ]

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Theodore Drown is a destructive. A recovering addict to weirdcore, he’s keeping his head down lecturing at the university of the Moon. Twenty years after the appearance of the first artificial intelligence, and humanity is stuck. The AIs or, as they preferred to be called, emergences have left Earth and reside beyond the orbit of Mercury in a Stapledon Sphere known as the university of the sun. The emergences were our future but they chose exile. All except one. Dr Easy remains, researching a single human life from beginning to end. Theodore’s life.One day, Theodore is approached by freelance executive Patricia to investigate an archive of data retrieved from just before the appearance of the first emergence. The secret living in that archive will take him on an adventure through a stunted future of asylum malls, corporate bloodrooms and a secret off-world colony where Theodore must choose between creating a new future for humanity or staying true to his nature, and destroying it.File Under: Science Fiction [ Fatal Loop / Emergent See / Lunar Lunatics / Dr Easy ]

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In the divided land of England, Elizabeth Barnabus has been living a double life – as both herself and as her brother, the private detective. Witnessing the brutal hanging of someone very close to her, Elizabeth resolves to throw the Bullet Catcher’s Handbook into the fire, and forget her past. If only it were that easy! There is a new charitable organisation in town, run by some highly respectable women. But something doesn’t feel right to Elizabeth. Perhaps it is time for her fictional brother to come out of retirement for one last case? Her unstoppable curiosity leads her to a dark world of body-snatching, unseemly experimentation, politics and scandal. Never was it harder for a woman in a man’s world… File Under: Fantasy [ Codes and Killers | Keep it Cool | Spirit of the Law | From Revolution ]

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Just what happened when the Time Machine returned? Having acquired a device for themselves, the brutish Morlocks return from the desolate far future to Victorian England to cause mayhem and disruption. But the mythical heroes of Old England have also returned, in the hour of the country's greatest need, to stand between England and her total destruction. Finally back in print, this mind-blowing steampunk sequel to H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" is a classic example of the steampunk subgenre.

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Amy Peterson is a self-replicating humanoid robot known as a VonNeumann.For the past five years, she has been grown slowly as part of a mixed organic/synthetic family. She knows very little about her android mother's past, so when her grandmother arrives and attacks her mother, Amy wastes no time: she eats her alive. Now she carries her malfunctioning granny as a partition on her memory drive, and she's learning impossible things about her clade's history - like the fact that she alone can kill humans without failsafing...File Under: Science Fiction [Von Neumann Sisters | Fail Safe Fail | The Squid & the Swarm | Robot Nation]

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When out-of-shape IT technician Roen woke up and started hearing voices in his head, he naturally assumed he was losing it. He wasn't. He now has a passenger in his brain - an ancient alien life-form called Tao, whose race crash-landed on Earth before the first fish crawled out of the oceans. Now split into two opposing factions - the peace-loving, but under-represented Prophus, and the savage, powerful Genjix - the aliens have been in a state of civil war for centuries. Both sides are searching for a way off-planet, and the Genjix will sacrifice the entire human race, if that's what it takes. Meanwhile, Roen is having to train to be the ultimate secret agent. Like that's going to end well... File Under: Science Fiction [ The Tug of War | I Was Genghis | Diary of a Slob | Spy vs Spy ]

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We Are the Mutants is a critical reassessment of what is arguably the most discussed and beloved stretch of movies in Hollywood history. Documenting the period between the arrival of US combat troops in Vietnam and the end of President Ronald Reagan’s second term, the book forgoes the usual and restrictive exemplars of “auteur cinema,” and instead focuses on an eclectic selection of films and genres — horror, documentary, disaster, vigilante action, neo-noir, post-apocalyptic sci-fi — to track this period's tumultuous transformation in American life, culture, and politics. By exploring cult classics like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Escape from New York, as well as studio blockbusters like The Exorcist and Fatal Attraction, We Are the Mutants rewrites the history of modern American cinema and, in doing so, the history of America itself.

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Winner of the John W Campbell Award for Best New Writer, Jeannette Ng brings a stunningly different Victorian fantasy that mixes Crimson Peak with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Victorian missionaries travel into the heart of the newly discovered lands of the Fae, in a stunningly different fantasy that mixes Crimson Peak with Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Catherine Helstone’s brother, Laon, has disappeared in Arcadia, legendary land of the magical fae. Desperate for news of him, she makes the perilous journey, but once there, she finds herself alone and isolated in the sinister house of Gethsemane. At last there comes news: her beloved brother is riding to be reunited with her soon but the Queen of the Fae and her insane court are hard on his heels.File Under: Fantasy [ In Arcadia | Seek and Hide | The Queen of Moths | Lands of the Damned ]

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A queer, madcap, friends-to-lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers time travelromance with the future of the world at stake,this charmingfantasytale is sure to satisfy fans ofLegends and Lattesby Travis Baldree.

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From the subversive mind behindThe Hollowscomes a new, page turning horror thriller, perfect for fans ofThe Only Good Indian by Stephen Graham Jones

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The fourth and final book in The Galactic Cold War series sees Simon Kovalic and his crew on another life threatening adventure.

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The left views alienation as something to be resisted or overcome,but could it actually form the basis of our emancipation?

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The final instalment in the bestsellingGlacian Trilogyfrom TikTok darling Stacey McEwan sees the conclusion to Dawsyn Sabar's epic romantasy quest to free her people... great for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Danielle L. Jensen and Raven Kennedy.

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Are you happy with how you look and feel? Do you wake up every morning feeling positive and full of energy? Do you enjoy the food you eat? Does your nutrition fuel your training and lifestyle? A paleo diet can help. Following the phenomenal success of The Paleo Primer, fitness and nutrition experts Keris Marsden and Matt Whitmore are back to show how simple it can be to transform your body and mind – in a way that lasts. For anyone who is feeling overweight, tired, bloated, depressed, looking for weight-loss solutions, or simply for those who want to complement the healthy choices they are already making, this book is a bible for health, vitality and happiness. It establishes all the tools and information you will need to make healthy living a true habit and break that cycle of diet and disappointment. Keris and Matt make it simple, actionable and sustainable. With over 130 new quick, nutritious recipes, including protein cookies, smoothies, power snacks and a return of their popular Burger Shack, this book contains all the clear guidance, easy-going attitude and fabulous recipes to make a healthy paleo lifestyle that works for you.

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Medical herbalist Jo Dunbar follows up her Secrets From a Herbalist's Garden with this up-to-date look at stress, how it makes us feel diminished and exhausted and simple holistic remedies that we can all use to feel better

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Dragons are spiritual warriors of the Earth – harness their energy for empowerment and adventure! As wholly energetic and high-frequency beings, dragons are part of the fabric of the Universe. Like angels, they work with the other realms to support and guide us. In this essential guide, Caroline Mitchell distils over two decades of hard-won experience to help you get the most from your dragon encounters. You will discover: What dragons are and how to prepare for your dragon work Meditations, visualizations, chakra work and journaling techniques for connection with your personal dragons Advanced level dragon work to help you to become a spiritual warrior of the Earth Direct insights channelled from the dragons about themselves and the nature of the Universe Use the wisdom of the dragons to embark on your own journey of self-discovery and find your uniqueness, your power and your truth.

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Many ancient, even prehistoric, monuments and temples around the world show an amazingly sophisticated understanding of the heavens. They reflect this sacred knowledge in celestial alignments – to the eternal cycles of the sun, moon, stars and planets. The ceremonies performed at sites such as Stonehenge in England or Teotihuacan in Mexico are now lost to us. But the time-worn stones and structures remain, and archaeoastronomers (experts in ancient astronomy) have studied how their sightlines relate to astronomical phenomena such as midwinter or midsummer sunrise or the rising of the Pleiades star cluster. Within, Ken Taylor dives into the fantastical: The principles of astronomy – the seasons, the solstices and equinoxes, the rising and setting of stars, the “lunar standstills” Solar alignments – the language of light and shadow, and the life-giving shows of the sun Lunar alignments – the drama of the eclipse and the mysterious energies of the night Alignments to stars and planets – reaching out to the immensity of the cosmos In exploring such connections, in words, superb photographs and clear explanatory artworks, Celestial Geometry opens a whole universe of mystery and wonder, and a window on the inner life of ancient civilizations.

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The fascinating science, psychology and philosophy of numbers known as Numerology empowers us to observe, connect with and intuitively interpret the numbers 1 to 9 as they appear in all kinds of ways in our lives. Given that each of these numbers has its own set of associations that can influence us on every level - physical, emotional and spiritual - becoming more attuned to their energies can really help us make the most of life.In this engaging guide, Numerology expert Sonia Ducie answers the most frequently asked questions about the subject, including:# Where does Numerology come from and how does it work?# What are the benefits of applying Numerology in our lives?# Can Numerology give us insight into people's characters?# Can Numerology influence our aspirations in life?# Can Numerology help us make a wider contribution to society?The Q&A approach, coupled with practical guidance on how to work out the most significant numbers in your life and, crucially, how to interpret them, takes you on a real behind-the-scenes tour of the power of numbers and the capacity they have to enhance our lives in a wide range of incredible ways.If you would like to know more about this book and others in the Watkins #What Is series, visit: www. whatisseries.com

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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was a place that really existed, but it is long dead. By now, the word "Soviet" should be as meaningless as "Hapsburg". Yet it endures, as in the wave of "de-communisation" in Ukraine or the strange idea that the capitalist government in Russia is "Communist". But does the Soviet experience have anything to teach us today, or was it just an enormous cul-de-sac, a nuclear-armed reincarnation of the Russian Empire? This book tries to find out, through walking the towns and great cities of the USSR, in an itinerary that goes from the Baltic to Belarus, from Ukraine to the Urals, from the Caucasus to Central Asia, in places ranging from utopian colonies of the Twenties, to nuclear new towns of the Fifties, to gleaming new capitals of the 21st century. Ranging across eleven of the fifteen countries that once made up the Soviet Union, this book searches for the remnants of revolutions both distant and recent. and for the continuities with the Communist idea. Instead of a wistful journey through ruins, this is a Marxist Humanist account of how cities and their inhabitants have tried to cope both with the end of a socialist dream and the failure of capitalism to fulfil its own promises. In this patchwork of EU democracies, neoliberal dictatorships and Soviet nostalgic enclaves (often found in the same countries) we might just find the outlines of a way of building and living in cities that is a powerful alternative, both in the past and present.

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A magnificent edition of Splendor Solis for all those interested in alchemy, magic and mysterious manuscripts. Popularly attributed to the legendary figure Salomon Trismosin, Splendor Solis (‘Splendour of the Sun’) is the most beautiful alchemical manuscript ever made, with 22 fabulous illustrations rich in allegorical and mystical symbolism. The paintings are given a fitting showcase in this new Watkins edition, which accompanies them with Joscelyn Godwin’s excellent contemporary translation of the original 16th-century German text, as well as interpretation from alchemical experts Stephen Skinner and Georgiana Hedesan, and from Rafał T. Prinke, an authority in central and Eastern European esoteric manuscripts. Stephen Skinner explains the symbolism of both the text and the illustrations, suggesting that together they describe the physical process of the alchemical transmutation of base metal into gold. Rafal T. Prinke explains the theories about the authorship of both text and illustrations, discussing Splendor Solis as the turning point in alchemical iconography passing from the medieval tradition to that of the Baroque and the reasons for the misattribution of Splendor Solis to Poysel and Trismosin. Georgiana Hedesan looks at the legendary figure of Salomon Trismosin and his creation by followers of Theophrastus Paracelsus as part of an attempt to integrate their master in a lineage of ancient alchemical philosophers. The images are taken from the British Library manuscript Harley 3469, the finest example of the Splendor Solis to survive.

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New Jersey P.I. Billie Levine finds herself at the forefront of a new crime adventure... perfect for fans of Veronica Mars and Serial. Unlicensed P.I. Billie Levine is trying to bank some extra cash, so she picks up hours working as a process server for another investigative firm. Mindless and mostly 9 to 5, Billie is content to simply hand over court documents until during a routine stakeout, she stumbles upon the corpse of an elderly man, an art collector with ties to Nazi Germany. Compared to Billie, the dead man has it easy. Billie is feeling on edge lately. Maybe it's because her father is insisting his estranged kids come to his wedding in Sedona, or that David is making plans to move out, or that a smug teaching assistant is getting underfoot on her latest case. Although, it's possible she could use the help when the cops zero in on Billie's boyfriend, Aaron, and his connections to an international art ring. Turns out, Aaron's stint in Israel has left him with more than just

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A delightfully twisted crime novel with an unreliable narrator,Confessions of an Antichristtells the tale ofthe rise and fall of a Norwegianband of wannabe-Satanists embarking on a mission to burn the world down with black metal.

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From Hugo Award winning author Tim Pratt comes a new, high-concept space opera, exploring technology, family and the price we pay to follow our destiny, perfect for fans of Peter F. Hamilton and Adrian Tchaikovsky.

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From rock'n'roll to contemporary pop, Mixing Pop and Politics is a provocative and entertaining mash-up of music and Marxist theory.

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London is conventionally seen as merely a combination of the financial centre in the City and the centre of governmental power in Westminster, a uniquely capitalist capital city. This book is about the third London - a social democratic twentieth-century metropolis, a pioneer in council housing, public enterprise, socialist design, radical local democracy and multiculturalism. If governmental power is embodied in the Palace of Westminster and financial power in the cluster of skyscrapers in the City, then this London is centred on the South Bank - County Hall, the Festival Hall, the National Theatre, Coin Street and City Hall. This book charts the development of this municipal power base under leaders from Herbert Morrison to Ken Livingstone, and its destruction in 1986, leaving a gap which has been only very inadequately filled by the Greater London Authority under Livingstone, Johnson and Khan. Rather than fashionable handwringing about the 'metropolitan elite', this book makes a case for London pride on the left, and an argument for reclaiming this history and using that pride as a weapon against a government of suburban landlords that ruthlessly exploits Londoners.

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ALL THE NUTRITION YOU NEED, IN ONE VIBRANT BOWL Wholesome Bowls are a deliciously simple concept: one dish recipes that use only fresh, whole foods to build a bowl of flavour, comfort and nourishment. All the recipes are designed to fit your lifestyle and allow you to fall in love with cooking. Try Turkish Eggs with Spicy Sesame Drizzle for brunch, a gooey Balsamic Fig and Goats Cheese Bowl for lunch, a warming Pearl Barley Mushroom Risotto or a vibrant Chicken Fajita Bowl for dinner. For something sweet there’s Vegan Sweet Potato and Chilli Brownie Bowl or Spiced Hummingbird Cake with Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting. Heal your relationship with food: take the time to get to know your body, treat it with respect and enjoy real, fresh foods that fuel you and leave you feeling energized. REDISCOVER YOUR FOOD HAPPINESS AND COOK YOUR WAY TO JOY!

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Jamie Oliver has stated that up to 50% of our household food will get thrown away every week, untouched. In a world where we have more food choices at our fingertips than ever before, the amount we throw away is at an all-time high. Are we really being as clever in the kitchen as we could be? How about serving up Brassica Stem and Leaf Tempura for dinner, snacking on Pumpkin Skin Crisps, or treating yourself to some Sour Milk Scones? With a little smart thinking and a few shortcuts, you can make delicious dishes with every bit of your leftover ingredients. Not only does this save money, but it will also help combat food waste.From stale bread to scraps, peel to pods, discover brilliant solutions for your spare egg yolks or whites, leftover rice, vegetable skins and more. Alongside recipes for stocks and preserves to spice up your store cupboard, this book has over 100 inspiring ideas to revolutionize your kitchen.

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Weekday lunches are so often a disappointing affair - but they don't have to be! With over 90 ideas for packed lunches, salads, soups, snacks and more, every recipe in Packed has been specially designed to help you use your lunchtime better - to recharge, get the nutrients you need and ensure your energy stays high throughout the day. Packed with expert nutritional advice as well as time-saving tips and shopping strategies, it's never been easier to whip up healthy work-day lunches that leave you feeling great. Quick and easy recipes that will make you say goodbye to soggy sandwiches forever, but still save you money by stopping you buying expensive work lunches.

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Written for millennials and Gen Z, this approachable guide reframes addiction and provides tools from psychotherapy to help the reader break harmful behaviour cycles.You don’t need to be an “addict” to engage in destructive addictive behaviours.Do you use social media to distract yourself from difficult emotions, or find yourself seeking a boost through shopping, relationships or drinking? Do you feel that you have habits that are holding you back, but you can’t seem to break them?You are not alone. This book is for anyone who struggles with addictive behaviour. In it, psychotherapist Tally Fosh sheds light on the true meaning of addiction and the subtle ways it can manifest itself without our awareness. She explores why we often seek external factors to change the way we feel internally, and provides practical tips and tools to help readers break any self-destructive cycle they may find themselves in using easy

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Written for those who are experiencing mental illness, or whose loved ones are going through such episodes, or who are mental wellbeing practitioners, this is a guide to the potentially transformational experience of that which we label mental illness. It explores the ancient concept of the "shamanic sickness", whereby the prospective shaman underwent many years of mental distress as part of their initiation, and looks at what this can teach us about mental health. It argues that, in some cases, what we seek to medicate could actually be a calling to a path of service and healing. The book also explores our cultural biases around mental illness. What we define as pathological, many cultures see as a sign of being inspired and in touch with greater powers. It looks at our uneasy relationship with altered states of consciousness and how these might hold the key to healing many symptoms of mental illness. Finally it looks at how we, as species, have come out of balance in our relationship to nature and the devastating affect this is having on our mental health. By learning from ancient indigenous cultures who have remained in balance with the natural world, this book looks at solutions to heal this modern imbalance and find a way forward for the Earth and ourselves.

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CREATE A LONG, MEANINGFUL, AND JOYFUL LIFE THE JAPANESE WAY All you need is one revolutionarily simple concept: Wa Wa means harmony, a central tenet at the heart of the Japanese belief that to live well is to live in balance. In this book, wellness expert Kaki Okumura shares the practices and psychology behind Wa and the Japanese health secrets that allow anyone, at any point in their life, to improve and sustain their health. Her method to bring Wa into your life is based on 4 pillars: Nourish, Move, Rest, Socialize. This is a holistic solution to gaining vitality in all aspects of life. Rather than enforcing restrictions or relying on willpower, the pillars are gentle, timeless, and easy to adopt, ensuring that improvements to your health and wellbeing are long-term and effort less. This book will revolutionize how you care for yourself and lead to greater peace, fulfillment and, ultimately, contentment.

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This diary is uniquely illustrated around the zodiac theme and will stand out strikingly against other diaries. It brings lunar wisdom into your day to day, with life-coaching tools and tips each week. The planner is divided by zodiac sign, showing how the sun's movement through the zodiac affects everyone's energies, whatever star sign. It displays the effect of planetary conjunctions and how Mercury entering retrograde affects our decision making and fortunes. The diary illustrates the characteristics of each zodiac sign and how that impacts on the events of your life. Pisces is the dreamer, so when the sun enters Pisces, it's time to implement steps to move closer to your dream life. Taurus is the time to plan financial abundance. Aries is a concentrated energy to begin something, whether that's a vigorous new exercise programme or a new project. Astrology is a wonderful tool you can use everywhere, you don’t need to be mystical to enjoy it.

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WHAT IS ENOUGH? Time enjoyed slowly. Choices made intentionally. Life lived gracefully Without realizing, we make many of our life choices based on the whims of others. It's time to change paths. Welcome to the richer journey, which requires you to come face to face with who you really are and what you want. With minimalist and slow living writer Jessica Rose Williams as your guide, build a curated, simpler, more intuitive life founded on your personal values and desires. At 25, Jessica was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The shock compelled her to question her fast-paced consumerist lifestyle, one designed around pleasing others. Enough is her heartfelt story of turning away from a life of regret, and it is also an invitation for you to begin your own transformation. Make sustainable changes for real impact, discover your style and capsule wardrobe, learn to let go of what doesn't serve you, simplify and organize your home and finances, reclaim your free time, and go deeper to consider what quiet thoughts a noisy life might have been drowning out. Embrace a mindset of enough and the power that comes from realizing you're already enough, right now - just as you are.

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