"The indenture system, called girmit, by the Indian labourers, who served under its five year contract, brought some 60,553 workers to Fiji from the ports of Calcutta and Madras between 1879 and 1916. In this work, a reprint, to mark the 125 anniversary of the...

"This book is an exploration and celebration of the Fijian 'cloth of the gods'. Join us on a journey to the beautiful island of Vatulele and learn how the women there makeee the cloth using the ancient ways of the ancestors. The travel to Suva to meet Makareta...

"This book offers readers an engaging and illuminating way to better understand themselves and those closest to them. Whether we're aware of it or not, each of us identifies with certain universal myths and symbols, otherwise known as Archetypes. Archetypes...

"Embrace the Beauty of Felt Flowers: Create 20 of your favorite flowers in felt, for stunning floral arrangements that bring joy year-round! Immerse yourself in the delightful world of felt flowers with the latest addition to the renowned ‘All New Twenty to...

"This is a story about a dangerous idea--one which ignited revolutions in America, France, and Haiti; burst across Europe in the revolutions of 1848; and returned to inflame a new generation of intellectuals to lead the abolition movement--the idea that all...

"Step inside one of the best bars in the world and learn how the Connaught Bar's virtuoso mixologists create 100 elegant cocktails both contemporary and timeless classics with easy-to-follow recipes and clear instructions on how to recreate them at home....

"At the age of 29, Holly Deane-Johns was found guilty of attempting to post 15 grams of heroin to Australia from Bangkok. She narrowly avoided the death penalty but received a 31-year prison sentence. She spent seven years in a notorious Thai women's prison,...

"Heroines and harlots, political hostesses and mistresses, the women who lived in the great houses, and the thousands more who led more ordinary lives they all have a place in British history. Many lived and died without a lasting record of their existence...

"Our stress response system is magnificent - it operates beneath our awareness, like an orchestra of organs playing a hidden symphony. When we are healthy, the orchestra plays effortlessly, but what happens when our bodies face chronic stress, and the music...

"The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that...

"J. G. Ballard's collected nonfiction from 1962 to 2007, mapping the cultural obsessions, experiences, and insights of one of the most original minds of his generation. J. G. Ballard was a colossal figure in English literature and an imaginative force of the...

"The Incarcerations pulls back the curtain on Indian democracy to tell the remarkable and chilling story of the Bhima Koregaon case, in which 16 human rights defenders (the BK-16) - professors, lawyers, journalists, poets - have been imprisoned, without...

"Alongside Jesus and Muhammad, the Buddha is the most significant figure in the history of religion. Philip Almond's engaging new book is the first to combine a history of early traditions about Siddhartha Gautama's life with an authoritative account of how he...

"The gospel of Jesus Christ is not about what Jesus can do for your life. It is not even the answer to the question, 'How can I be saved? It is the declaration of a victory. In His coming to earth, His suffering, and His Resurrection, Christ conquered demons,...

"The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey. Back to Basics brings the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee to your home...

"This hugely successful, one-of-a-kind book continues to center on the application of anatomy trains across a variety of clinical assessment and treatment approaches - demonstrating how painful problems in one area of the body can be linked to a "silent area"...

"The promise of this book is simple: if you buy this book on Friday, you will be better at your job on Monday. Do you ever find yourself: Prioritizing the demands of work over your personal needs? Struggling to build positive and collaborative energy with your...

"An in-depth review of the megatrends playing out in the world today, and their impact on businesses, careers and our wider societies. By only the third decade of the 21st century, the world already has faced a series of unprecedented events that have left...

"An eye-opening, comprehensive history of diabetes research and treatment, by the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat and award-winning journalist. Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes was treated almost exclusively through diet, from subsistence on...

"From award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, a searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness, as well as an incisive exploration of the systems that failed them and a testament to the love that sustained them. Growing up in the 1960s in the suburbs of...

"Millennials and Gen Z-ers are considered two of the most anxious generations in history, and with the many intense generation-specific stressors they've had to face in recent years-including climate change, political polarization, systemic racism, gun...

"Kim Yo Jong is the sister of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and, as their murderous regime's chief propagandist, internal administrator, and foreign policymaker, she is the most powerful woman in North Korean history. The Sister, written by...

"From journalist and historian Steve Inskeep, a compelling and nuanced exploration of the political acumen of Abraham Lincoln via sixteen encounters before and during his presidency, bringing to light not only the strategy of a great politician who inherited a...

"A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan. Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living,...

"The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus features more than 150,000 word choices, including synonyms, related words, antonyms, and near antonyms. Each main entry provides the meaning shared by the synonyms listed, and abundant usage examples show words used in...

"Since her introduction in 1959, Barbie's impact has been revolutionary. Far from being a toy designed by men to oppress women, she was a toy invented by women to teach women what was expected of them, for better or for worse. Whether tarred-and-glittered as...

"Essential Cob Construction presents both hands-on and rigorous technical information on how to build code compliant, low-embodied carbon, and fire- and earthquake-resistant buildings from cob--a mix of clay, sand and straw. The definitive cob guide for...

""From acclaimed biographer Cynthia Carr, the first full portrait of queer icon and Warhol superstar Candy Darling"--"--Publisher's description.

"From former editor-in-chief of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art. What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam...

"In this work the author, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology that challenged the rational model of judgment and decision making, has brought together his many years of research and thinking in one book. He...

"The hilarious memoir from everyone's favourite Scottish drag queen and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Lawrence Chaney. Lawrence Chaney has wowed audiences across the globe as the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. From the tiny town of Helensburgh, near...

"Use a four- or eight-harness loom to weave an entirely new art material that you may never before have considered--metal! By using a wire warp and fiber weft, intermediate- to advanced-level weavers can create a woven metal fabric that is strong, malleable,...

"One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, plumbs the depths of the science and philosophy of decision-making to mount a devastating case against free will, an argument with profound consequences Robert Sapolsky's Behave, his...

"Voyages: Stories of an Ocean People celebrates a rich maritime history and the ongoing connection of Fijians with the sea. The ocean is the heart of the earth and is what connects us to our larger Pacific family. It is where our roots begin and is what links...

"Voyages: Stories of an Ocean People celebrates a rich maritime history and the ongoing connection of Fijians with the sea. The ocean is the heart of the earth and is what connects us to our larger Pacific family. It is where our roots begin and is what links...

Dr Capell's dictionary defines Tovata as "of the same party, on the same side". The specific sense, implicit in its usage here, stems from 1867 when the Governor of the Tongans in Fiji, Ma'afu, and the rulers of Cakaudrove and Bua, Tui Cakau and Tui Bua,...

Emerging from more than two decades of research in the field and in the archives, the essays collected here explore the multifaceted topic of the Fijian firewalking ceremony, the vilavilairevo. The collection examines the intersection of the intertwined topics...

In 1825 the young David Whippy, a native of Nantucket, found himself stranded on Bau Island, the home of the most powerful chief in the Fiji Islands. Unlike many of his contemporaries who returned to their homes, David chose to stay and carve out a life for...

"The perfect antidote to your digital diet, this delightful eulogy of all things analog crosses categories and generations to celebrate the timeless allure of tactile experience and real- time interaction over the evanescence of the virtual. The analog...

"Levin proves that since its establishment, the Democrat Party has set out to rewrite history and destroy the foundation of freedom in America. Here he alerts his fellow Americans to the destruction this country is facing, as the Democrats install Marxist...

"Whether you want to visit London's world-class museums, spend time at the seaside or venture into the great outdoors, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that England, Scotland and Wales have to offer"--Publisher's description.

"Jess Damuck's feel-good recipes make eating healthy an easy habit to make and keep. Being a health nut is delicious, rewarding, and supremely satisfying, without any feeling of deprivation. It's all about perfecting the basics and then getting creative to...

"A comprehensive and must-have food-lover's guidebook to New York City from Eater, the online authority on where to eat and why it matters. With Eater experts leading the way, explore the best restaurants, food trucks, specialty shops, and farmers' markets,...

"A comprehensive and must-have food-lover's guidebook to Los Angeles from Eater, the online authority on where to eat and why it matters. With Eater experts leading the way, explore the best restaurants, food trucks, specialty shops, and farmers' markets,...

"This remarkable book recreates one of the watershed moments in the history of the Middle East: the ferocious outbreaks of disorder across the Levant in 1860 which resulted in the massacre of thousands of Christians in Damascus. Eugene Rogan brilliantly...

"Shirley--the Life of a Botanical Adventurer is the story of Dr Shirley Sherwood, a remarkable woman who, after studying biology at Oxford, spent twelve years working as a research scientist and key member of the Nobel Prize-winning team which developed...

"Dr Jessica Taylor grew up on a council estate where brutality and coercion were normalised, and where substance abuse was a day-to-day occurrence. Now one of the UK's most spirited advocates for women's rights, and a leading chartered psychologist helping...

"The expression "you are what you eat" has a longstanding history. It revolves around the notion that an individual's nutritional choices significantly impact their health and overall well-being, either positively or negatively. The quality of food consumed is...

"As an undergraduate, Michele Filgate started writing an essay about being abused by her stepfather. It took her more than a decade to realize that she was actually trying to write about how this affected her relationship with her mother. When it was finally...

"What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer and many other health conditions that torture and shorten our lives actually have the same root cause? Our ability to...

"Today's romantic interiors come in many different forms, but all share a passion for beauty. Romantic rooms are filled with treasures that honour the past and defined by graceful furnishings, subtle hues, and evocative items. It's a style that easily mixes...

"HIGH ON LIVING - RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN VOL. 01 presents living spaces that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable. They incorporate various styles, materials, and technologies to create personalized spaces that reflect...

"A glittering debut monograph celebrating twenty years of glamorous cocktail dresses, red carpet-ready frocks, and evening gowns by internationally renowned American fashion designer Pamella Roland. No Hollywood red carpet is ever without an A-list celebrity...

"An urgent and timely exploration of a British political system in peril - and what we must do to save it. For centuries, British identity has been shaped by ideas of exceptionalism, grandeur and competence. Yet British democracy is failing. Governments...

"Increasing the amount of fermented foods in your everyday diet is now widely considered to be the key to a healthier and happier gut and immune system. The link between our mental health and mood and what we put in our bodies has never been stronger and there...

"The story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is one of the most remarkable in history: a long courtship followed by a shotgun wedding and then a coronation, ending just short of three years later when a husband's passion turned to such hatred that he simply wanted...

"The impressionist artists accorded great importance to family life; this book celebrates their portrayals of their mothers, wives, and children in intimate scenes together. The impressionist masters were known for their close relationships; peers, family, art...

"If you've picked up this book, the chances are you have some doubts about your Happiness 101 assignment sheet. True love; candlelit dinners; 2.1 children; joint bank accounts - The One? It might make you want to a run a mile - or you might just have a few big...

"These are the four pillars of wellbeing and there is no one better placed to show you how to do exactly that than Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM. She's been there, done that and got the weighted blanket and in this beautiful book she reveals what works, what...

"In recent years, the once familiar landscape of British politics has fundamentally changed. The Conservative Party in particular has undergone a profound transformation. Centre-right values that steered British politics for decades - internationalism, respect...

"Drawing on his own experience launching and scaling multiple companies, Dave Kerpen shares the secrets of how you can shift your mindset (and your workload) to focus on the things that are most important for your business, your employees, and...

"Relentless Caring is a practical playbook for "managing from the heart"-tirelessly delivering goodness and kindness to your team members and to customers to build strong loyalties that can buoy your organization even in the most challenging economic...

"A road map for dismantling the fear and shame that keep you from living a free and authentic life. In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple...

"Investigative journalist Judy Rakowsky and her elderly cousin Sam, a Holocaust survivor, never knew what happened to their family during the Holocaust. All they knew was that their relatives were hidden away from the Nazis by neighbors, and then they were...

"No British monarch has had a tougher act to follow. Now, after seventy years of waiting and preparation, King Charles III is not just the head of the most famous family in the world. He is the custodian of a thousand-year-old institution that must redefine...

"Hear Oswald Chambers speak even more clearly and profoundly than ever before! Both new and longtime readers of My Utmost for His Highest will find renewed passion to be all for God in this 365-day devotional. The Modern Classic Edition smooths out the...

"Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? With wit and insight, philosopher Rebecca Roache seeks answers to these and other puzzling questions about bad language. When someone swears at you, it can sting. Likewise,...

"Your struggle with food, weight, drugs or alcohol is not your fault, it's a normal response to surviving an abnormal childhood. Even though Mary was in long-term recovery with food, severe obesity, drugs, and alcohol and had what most people would consider a...

"Psychiatry has come a long way since the days of chaining "lunatics" in cold cells and parading them as freakish marvels before a gaping public. But, as Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, reveals, the path to legitimacy for "the black sheep of medicine" has been anything...

"The internet as we know it is broken. Here's how we can seize back control of our lives from the corporate algorithms that have poisoned our digital information system and create a third-generation Internet that uplifts humanity-before it's too...

"From the James Beard Award-winning blogger behind The Everywhereist come hilarious, searing essays on how food and cooking stoke the flames of her feminism. When celebrity chef Mario Batali sent out an apology letter for the sexual harassment allegations made...

""An intimate, deeply moving investigation of an underreported phenomenon-the rising number of unclaimed dead in America today-and what it says about the state of our society. For centuries, people who died destitute or alone were buried in potters' fields-a...

"Developed by Dr Nabil Fanous - a surgeon, university professor and sought-after speaker-The Universal Rules of Life offers valuable insights into effective time management, personal fulfillment, and the path to professional success. Discover the easy and...

"A man desperate to know his true identity struggles to solve the infamous kidnapping that nearly destroyed his family-and find his twin sister, who has been missing for more than fifty years. When he was ten years old, Paul Fronczak was snooping around for...

"If you are an entrepreneur working all hours to build your business but are unsatisfied with the money you make, then this book is for you. Small Business, Big Profit provides simple and effective strategies that enable you to master your profit margins and...

"This book is not a defence of Ayurveda. A sound, scientific framework of healthcare that has saved countless lives over 5000 years does not need defenders. It needs champions, and to be given wings. In a world that needs Ayurveda more than ever, Dr G.G....

"A style icon, a trendsetter, a princess: Lady Diana epitomised 80s and 90s style. With a well-earned place in the fashion hall of fame, Diana's style choices have influenced decades of style. From her ultimate 80s wedding dress to her off-duty sporty looks,...

"On October 7, Israeli territory around the Erez border of Gaza Strip was invaded in a surprise attack by Hamas's Al Qassam Brigades. In response to this, the people of Gaza have been subjected to nearly three months of wholesale genocide. Over 20,000...

"The extraordinary story of Rome told through one of the world's once most ubiquitous objects- coins. er, as told through humankind's most universal object- the coin. When Gareth Harney was first handed a Roman coin by his father as a child, he became...

"Can we reverse the mental health crisis by getting rid of Mondays? Is it time to stop poor people being poor by... giving them money? Can we quell the fires of populism by giving young people a say in the future? As the shockwaves of Covid 19 continue to...

"This is the incredible story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the WW2 female resistance fighter known as Agent Zo. Agent Zo was the only woman to reach London from Warsaw during the Second World War as an emissary of the Polish Home Army command, and then in Britain she...

"Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Ireland. From rustic towns and emerald valleys to lively cities and moss-draped ruins, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves...

"Get closer to Loire Valley with DK Eyewitness. Glorious cycling routes by the river. World-class wine tasting among the vines. Days of exploring historic ch teaux. Loire Valley offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip...

"Have authentic experiences and see the cities through the eyes of the locals with Like a Local. Keen to explore a different side of Amsterdam? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Amsterdam's monolithic museums are...

"Have authentic experiences and see the cities through the eyes of the locals with Like a Local. Keen to explore a different side of Berlin? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find the Reichstag Building or...

"An uplifting guide to unlearning negative ADHD self-beliefs from bestselling viral duo @ADHD_Love. Are you your biggest fear-leader, constantly lamenting your wasted potential? You're not alone. Join the Sunday Times bestselling authors of DIRTY LAUNDRY to...

"Dare to Retire Free is the ultimate guide to achieving a fulfilled retirement. This book is for you if you are struggling with the transition to retirement or retirement itself. It is the definitive guide to creating a plan for this major life change. The...

"What is exile? What is diaspora? What is Zionism? Jewish identity today has been shaped by prior generations' answers to these questions, and the future of Jewish life will depend on how we respond to them in our own time. In The Necessity of Exile: Essays...

"'I'm not homeless: this is my home!' Nick points to the branches of the hornbeam under which we are standing, its leaves still glistening in the aftermath of the morning rain. On one of the lower branches sits a robin, joining our conversation. It seems to be...

"A Rothschild by birth and a Baroness by marriage, beautiful, spirited Pannonica - known as Nica - seemed to have it all: children, a handsome husband and a trust fund. But in the early 1950s she heard a piece by the jazz legend Thelonious Monk. The music...

"What is the secret to organizational success? Whether the goal is developing a new product, establishing a new location, launching a new initiative, starting a new team, or improving your existing one, what will determine its success? The leaders! For any...

"Julia Hungry is a communion and reckoning with form-a female poet's apprenticeship to the male-dominated canon of twentieth century verse, part love-affair and part fencing match with its forebears. Inherited forms are intact almost to a fault but flooded...

"A unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace—the key to achieving success, finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in today’s business world—from the organizational expert and celebrated...

"Reeling from a crisis of hope, lifelong activist Andrew Boyd seeks out today's leading climate thinkers, from collapse-psychologist Jamey Hecht to Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer. "If it's the end of the world, now what?" he asks, as he steers us...

"Toyota vehicles are interwoven into New Zealand lives, and virtually every person living in this country has either owned or driven a Toyota. But these aren't just vehicles renowned for their reliability and dependability, they also have a strong cult...