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Kill bad meetings  by Kevan Hall

Kill bad meetings

Kevan Hall

"Are you ready to save a day a week? Make meetings matter again. This book could be the best investment in your productivity and engagement that you ever make. Meetings are probably the largest unmanaged cost area in large organizations. Today meetings consume...

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365 ways to save the planet  by Nergiz De Baere

365 ways to save the planet

Nergiz De Baere

"Are you ready to change the world? 365 WAYS TO SAVE THE PLANET is a full year's worth of daily wisdom, carefully selected to inspire you to take the urgent action our very existence desperately needs. You'll find actions and challenges, surprising facts about...

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The costume history  by A. (Auguste) Racinet

The costume history

A. (Auguste) Racinet

"Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of...

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How to eat to change how you drink  by Brooke Scheller

How to eat to change how you drink

Brooke Scheller

"Are you sober curious? With Dr Brooke Scheller's new programme you can eat your way to a better relationship with drinking. How to Eat to Change How You Drink gives you all you need to know to understand and improve your drinking habits. People are drinking...

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Urban hymns  by Miria George

Urban hymns

Miria George

"Running out of options and with a recession looming in the background, Joseph and his best friend Tobias concoct a plan that will change them both forever. All the while, mysterious graffiti keeps appearing around their town, and there's a strange and...

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Birds  by Dianna Fuemana

Birds

Dianna Fuemana

"Tommy likes hip-hop dancing, has a mad crush on the lead kapa haka girl at school and believes he can kung fu the biggest bully terrorising the local Riversdale Park. But his mum, has different plans for Tommy. She wants him to wake up on time for school, go...

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The gangster's paradise  by Leki Jackson-Bourke

The gangster's paradise

Leki Jackson-Bourke

"Wannabe gangster, Jayden, is on the verge of being expelled from St. Coolio's High until Brother G offers him a way out... by taking the lead role in the school musical. Leki Jackson-Bourke turns musical tropes on their head in this hilarious South Auckland...

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Essential Gaelic dictionary  by Boyd Robertson

Essential Gaelic dictionary

Boyd Robertson

"With over 24,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Gaelic Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Gaelic learning"--Publisher's description.

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Strap yourself in  by Amy Gerard

Strap yourself in

Amy Gerard

"In a world of highly curated Instagram pages and unrealistic expectations of motherhood, Amy Gerard is a gust of fresh air. She does not sugarcoat the fact that her life with her husband and three small children (read: tiny bosses) is a chaotic rollercoaster...

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Childhood unplugged  by Katherine Johnson Martinko

Childhood unplugged

Katherine Johnson Martinko

"Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may "amplify" real-life experience, the vast majority undermines it by limiting physical activity, creating...

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I quit everything  by Freda Love Smith

I quit everything

Freda Love Smith

"In January 2021, Smith watched as insurgents stormed the U.S. Capitol. It felt like the culmination of eight months of pandemic anxiety... and she needed a drink. Or one of the other substances she relied on to get through each day. Thus began her experiment...

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Bandit country  by Jamie Reid

Bandit country

Jamie Reid

"A gripping and atmospheric true-crime noir. It is the story of Britain's 1960's gambling boom, as the country emerged from years of hardship to embrace exotic night-life and entertainment, all supplied by the Mafia. It is a emotional, visceral story of...

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A letter to my transgender daughter  by Carolyn Hays

A letter to my transgender daughter

Carolyn Hays

"Intimate and thought-provoking, A Letter to My Transgender Daughter is an ode to Hays's brilliant, brave child, as well as a cathartic revisit of the pain of the past. It tells of the brutal truths of being trans, of the sacrificial nature of motherhood, and...

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Trillion-dollar coach  by Eric Schmidt

Trillion-dollar coach

Eric Schmidt

"Bill Campbell played an instrumental role in the growth of several prominent companies, such as Google, Apple, and Intuit, fostering deep relationships with Silicon Valley visionaries, including Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Eric Schmidt. In addition, this...

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Walking the Himalayas  by Levison Wood

Walking the Himalayas

Levison Wood

"Following in in the footsteps of the great explorers, WALKING THE HIMALAYAS is Levison Wood's enthralling account of crossing the Himalayas on foot. His journey of discovery along the path of the ancient trade route of the Silk Road to the forgotten kingdom...

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Night shifts  by Pat White

Night shifts

Pat White

NIGHT SHIFTS reaffirms Pat White's preoccupation with landscape, love, history, and nature in poems that have been described by Jack Ross as "beautiful, unassuming and perfectly paced, all at the same time"

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The windwhistle gate  by Brydie Walker Bain

The windwhistle gate

Brydie Walker Bain

‘The Windwhistle Gate’ is the debut book from poet Brydie Walker Bain. Full of breathtaking poems to uplift and inspire, this pocket poetry book would make a gorgeous gift for the creative in your life, or for anyone searching for solace in these challenging...

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The history of our universe in 21 stars  by Giles Sparrow

The history of our universe in 21 stars

Giles Sparrow

"Look up on a clear evening, and you'll see thousands of stars shining in the night sky, each telling a story of their own. With star maps to help easily identify key celestial bodies, astronomer Giles Sparrow takes 21 stars (and three imposters) to look at...

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Space oddities  by Joe Cuhaj

Space oddities

Joe Cuhaj

"Nothing captivates the human imagination like the vast unknowns of space. Ancient petroglyphs present renderings of the heavens, proof that we have been gazing up at the stars with wonder for thousands of years. Since then, mankind has systematically expanded...

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A book of pagan family prayers & rituals  by Ceisiwr Serith

A book of pagan family prayers & rituals

Ceisiwr Serith

"A reference guide for pagans who wish to celebrate their religion as living, family tradition steeped in pagan ritual and pagan prayer, this work includes guidelines for rituals, suggestions for creating a sacred home, prayers, and tips and activities for...

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The hills of California  by Jez Butterworth

The hills of California

Jez Butterworth

"'This house. It's called "Sea View". It's just I've looked out of every window, and you can't. You can't see the sea.' Blackpool, 1976. The driest summer in two hundred years. The beaches are packed. The hotels are heaving. In the sweltering backstreets, far...

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100 ways to be that girl  by Fiona Ferris

100 ways to be that girl

Fiona Ferris

"Learn how to stand out from the crowd and become that girl. When you harness the power of how ‘she’ would be, you instantly: Become unforgettable Feel happier and more confident Stop worrying about what others think of you Power ahead in your own life Feel...

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A brief history of rugby  by Alastair Cook

A brief history of rugby

Alastair Cook

Volume 1. "1820s-1960s. Early football were mainly ‘mob’ style games, with enormous numbers of players attempting to advance the ball into a goal area, often by any means necessary. Rules were simple with violence and injury common. The games remained largely...

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Unended quest  by Karl Raimund Popper

Unended quest

Karl Raimund Popper

"At the age of eight, Karl Popper was puzzling over the idea of infinity and by fifteen was beginning to take a keen interest in his father's well-stocked library of books. Unended Quest recounts these moments and many others in the life of one of the most...

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Seeing for ourselves  by Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan

Seeing for ourselves

Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan

"In memoir, vignettes, poetry, and essays, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan records her observations from the stands at the dizzying circus of being seen and unseen. She surveys the criminalising stadium of civic life, the open-air arenas of family, friendship and...

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You should write a book  by Katel LeDû

You should write a book

Katel LeDû

"Writing a book is a career milestone that only the most elite professionals and thought leaders can achieve--right? Wrong! With the right combination of preparation, commitment, and ambition, anyone can (and should) share their professional expertise in a...

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The rough guide to Namibia with Victoria Falls  by Sara Humphreys

The rough guide to Namibia with Victoria Falls

Sara Humphreys

"This Namibia with Victoria Falls guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a...

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Learn to draw Boyfriends  by author Refrainbow (Manga artist)

Learn to draw Boyfriends

author Refrainbow (Manga artist)

"Learn to draw your favorite characters from the popular Webcomic series from WEBTOON"--Publisher's description.

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Alasdair MacIntyre  by Emile Perreau-Saussine

Alasdair MacIntyre

Emile Perreau-Saussine

"Alasdair MacIntyre: An Intellectual Biography by Émile Perreau-Saussine seeks to defend the Scottish philosopher's standing as one of the most profound theorists of capitalist modernity on either side of the Atlantic... For Perreau-Saussine, the central...

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Ordering the human

Ordering the human

"Much of modern science, medicine, and ideas of race have coeval and violent origins, entangled together for centuries in the forms of racial science, which themselves have been used to propel projects of power and domination around the world. Ordering the...

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Things I wish I'd known  by Emily Norris

Things I wish I'd known

Emily Norris

"The long-awaited book of tried-and-tested mum hacks, from much-loved influencer Emily Norris. I became obsessed with mum hacks when a friend showed me a game-changing tip during my baby days - that baby vests can be pulled down (not up) in the event of an...

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Parenting in progress  by Melissa Wilson

Parenting in progress

Melissa Wilson

"Somewhere between the cosy depths of your uterus and the exit from your birth canal, your newborn loses their paperwork - that booklet with all the instructions and safety precautions, including what the all-important 3 am error message means. You spend the...

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Did I ever tell you?  by Genevieve Kingston

Did I ever tell you?

Genevieve Kingston

"Ten days before Gwen Kingston turned twelve, her beloved mother - with whom she shared a birthday - died. She left behind two chests - one for Gwen and one for her brother - filled with lovingly wrapped presents and letters marking the milestones she would...

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Across mountains, land & sea  by Arman Azadi

Across mountains, land & sea

Arman Azadi

"Millions of people cross mountains, land and sea to find refuge. Their stories go unheard and untold. Not anyone. When Arman Azadi was a boy, he was forced to flee his village nestled in the mountains on an extraordinary journey across icebound mountain...

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The waiting game  by Nicola (Associate lecturer in history) Clark

The waiting game

Nicola (Associate lecturer in history)...

"Every Tudor Queen had ladies-in-waiting. They were her confidantes and her chaperones. Only the Queen's ladies had the right to enter her most private chambers, spending hours helping her to get dressed and undressed, caring for her clothes and jewels,...

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Full plate  by Preeya Alexander

Full plate

Preeya Alexander

"Full Plate is your ultimate solution to mealtime mayhem from a practising GP. More than a cookbook, this is your go-to guide for tackling fussy eaters, allergies, and the daily struggle of what to cook. Dr Preeya's stress-free, budget-friendly and downright...

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Everest, Inc.  by Will Cockrell

Everest, Inc.

Will Cockrell

"Anyone who has read Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air or has seen a recent photo of climbers standing in line to get to the top of Everest may think they have the mountain pretty well figured out. It's an extreme landscape where bad weather and incredible altitude...

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Playing it my way  by Sachin Tendulkar

Playing it my way

Sachin Tendulkar

"The greatest run-scorer in the history of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013 after an astonishing 24 years at the top. The most celebrated Indian cricketer of all time, he received the Bharat Ratna Award - India's highest civilian honour - on the day...

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The last secret agent  by Pippa Latour

The last secret agent

Pippa Latour

"This is the astounding true story of one of the last female special operations agents in France to get out alive after its liberation in WWII. Born in 1921, Pippa Latour became a covert special operations agent who parachuted into a field in Nazi-occupied...

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Ellie's table  by Ellie Bouhadana

Ellie's table

Ellie Bouhadana

"Ellie's Table is a recipe book rich with storytelling, exploring chef Ellie Bouhadana's mixed Jewish background through food – from Morocco to the Mediterranean. In her debut cookbook, Ellie shares recipes picked up through her travels through Italy as well...

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Making memories  by Claudia Quintanilla

Making memories

Claudia Quintanilla

"Making Memories: 25 Timeless Knitting Patterns for Children is an enchanting collection of knitting patterns for children from Claudia Quintanilla and Laine. From cardigans and sweaters to cosy blankets to smaller pieces such as socks and mittens, this book...

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Around our table  by Sara Forte

Around our table

Sara Forte

"120 seasonal, flexible vegetable-forward recipes for family and friends that answer the question “what do I make for dinner when I feel overwhelmed?' from the Sara Forte, of the Sprouted Kitchen blog and Cooking Club. Around Our Table is Sara Forte's third...

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Microwave meals  by Tim (Chef) Anderson

Microwave meals

Tim (Chef) Anderson

"Microwave Meals is full of delicious recipes that are all simple and accessible enough to prepare even on the busiest of weekdays. You can try your hand at Pork with Miso and Stem Ginger Syrup, Spaghetti Carbonara, Jackfruit and Mushroom Enchiladas, Crab and...

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Wild figs and fennel  by Letitia Clark

Wild figs and fennel

Letitia Clark

"Indulge in a year of Italian culinary bliss. Wild Figs & Fennel is not just a collection of seasonal recipes; it's a passport to the Mediterranean, a charming journey into the ease and pleasure that defines Italian life. Chef and food writer Letitia Clark...

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Pocha  by Su Scott

Pocha

Su Scott

"Pocha; short for pojangmacha, which literally translates as ‘covered wagon’; pocha is a tented or tarpaulin-covered stall, bar or market vendor serving up cheap and unfussy Korean comfort food, snacks and drinks. In Pocha, Su Scott is going home to the...

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My little cake tin  by Sinha Tarunima

My little cake tin

Sinha Tarunima

" Tarunima Sinha's glorious cake creations are the stuff of Instagram dreams. And yet her baking journey started only when she came to the UK from northeast India in 2001, repurposing an 8-inch/20cm chapatti tin from her childhood as a cake tin. Now, as...

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Le sud  by Rebekah Peppler

Le sud

Rebekah Peppler

"From James Beard Book Award finalist Rebekah Peppler: The definitive guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern France, featuring 100 recipes that reflect the simple, seasonal, and multicultural French table from a modern perspective. For...

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Your not forever home  by Katherine Ormerod

Your not forever home

Katherine Ormerod

"In Your Not Forever Home, Katherine Ormerod has curated a range of projects for every room in a rented house or flat, guiding you through techniques and invaluable insights that will help create spaces tailored to your taste. Katherine addresses why many of...

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The manga guide to Japanese food  by Hiroshi Nagashima

The manga guide to Japanese food

Hiroshi Nagashima

"The complete backstory of Japanese cuisine explained in richly illustrated manga style! This book explores the fascinating history, lore and practice of Japanese cooking through the eyes of Manabu, a young man who aspires to become a professional Japanese...

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Generative AI.

Generative AI.

"The world is transfixed by the marvel (and possible menace) of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. It's clear Gen AI will transform the business landscape, but when and how much remain to be seen. Meanwhile, your smartest competitors are already navigating...

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Rapture's road  by Seán Hewitt

Rapture's road

Seán Hewitt

"This is a haunted journey through love, loss and estrangement. As the mind wanders and becomes spectral, these poems forge their own unique path through the landscape. The road Hewitt takes us on is a sleepwalk through the nightwoods, a dream-state where...

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The vast extent  by Lavinia Greenlaw

The vast extent

Lavinia Greenlaw

"An expansive, wonder-filled collection exploring art, science and travel. From the celebrated poet, novelist and memoirist, The Vast Extent is a constellation of 'exploded essays' about light and image, seeing and the unseen. Each is a record of how thought...

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Toy fights  by Don Paterson

Toy fights

Don Paterson

"Don Paterson was born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1963. He spent his boyhood on a council housing estate. When he wasn't busy dreading his birthdays, dodging kids who wanted to kill him in a game of Toy Fights, working with his country-and-western singer dad,...

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Nordic hands  by Anita Osterhaug

Nordic hands

Anita Osterhaug

"For makers who love the timeless Scandinavian aesthetic and way of life, this is an armchair tour especially for you! As you explore each cultural aspect of the Nordic region, learn how those values are reflected in customs, crafts, and folk arts. Allowing...

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PlantYou  by Carleigh Bodrug

PlantYou

Carleigh Bodrug

"PlantYou laid the foundation for eating a healthy and simple whole foods, plant based diet. PlantYou Scrappy Cooking takes this one step further. As people are looking more and more to reducing meat consumption as a way to curb environmental impact, the need...

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Copper sun  by Countee Cullen

Copper sun

Countee Cullen

"Countee Cullen explores the emotional consequences of race, religion, and sexuality in Jazz Age America in his moving, eloquent, and poignant poems"--Publisher's description.

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Love life  by Matthew (Relationship expert) Hussey

Love life

Matthew (Relationship expert) Husse...

"The leading dating and confidence coach shares his wisdom and audience-tested advice on finding love through deep confidence, clear boundaries, and a love for life that leaves you fulfilled both within a relationship and before you've found one"--Publisher's...

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Stylepedia

Stylepedia

"An encyclopedia of styles and subcultures of the past 100 years. STYLEPEDIA uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social...

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Winged warriors  by Paul McDonald

Winged warriors

Paul McDonald

"Winged Warriors is an open and honest account of one man's perceptions and fears, his actions and mistakes, from a career that spanned four decades. The author spent fourteen years overseas and, at the height of the Cold War, served on two Tornado tactical...

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Maids, wives, widows  by Sara Read

Maids, wives, widows

Sara Read

"This is a lively exploration of the everyday lives of women in early modern England, from 1540-1740. The book uncovers details of how women filled their days, what they liked to eat and drink, what jobs they held, and how they raised their children. With...

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Eddie Cochran in person!  by Lee Bullman

Eddie Cochran in person!

Lee Bullman

"An astounding illustrated biography of American rock n roll legend Eddie Cochran, made possible through unique access to Cochrans possessions in his room at the time of his untimely death. In the golden era of rocknroll, there was one name who rivalled Elvis,...

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Adorable animal families to crochet  by Marie Clesse

Adorable animal families to crochet

Marie Clesse

"Animal lovers will delight in crocheting these adorable animal family pairings. Full-color photos and step-by-step instructions show how easy it is to create 16 cute projects featuring eight endearing family couplings of adult and baby animals. Create a...

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The yellow pad  by Robert Edward Rubin

The yellow pad

Robert Edward Rubin

"In The Yellow Pad, former United States Secretary of the Treasury and co-chairman of Goldman Sachs Robert Rubin sets out a number of methods and processes that have guided him through moments of crisis. He offers both qualitative and quantitative ways of...

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C.G. Jung's collected works  by Ann Yeoman

C.G. Jung's collected works

Ann Yeoman

"This new introduction to Jung's Collected Works - written in lively and accessible style - provides a comprehensive guide to key concepts in analytical (Jungian) psychology while charting the creative evolution of Jung's thought through his own words....

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The 10 essentials of Forex trading  by Jared F. Martinez

The 10 essentials of Forex trading

Jared F. Martinez

"A renowned trading educator reveals his proven forecasting methods for the Forex market. The largest market in the world, Forex is the new wave of investing for individual and active traders. In The 10 Essentials of Forex Trading, trading innovator Jared...

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Through the language glass  by Guy Deutscher

Through the language glass

Guy Deutscher

"Guy Deutscher argues that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, language does relate to culture and thought, does reflect our own culture and creates a lens through which we see the world"--Publisher's description.

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Republic of shame  by Caelainn Hogan

Republic of shame

Caelainn Hogan

"Until alarmingly recently, the Catholic Church, acting in concert with the Irish state, operated a network of institutions for the concealment, punishment and exploitation of 'fallen women'. Caelainn Hogan--a brilliant young journalist, born in an Ireland...

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Pastoral song  by James Rebanks

Pastoral song

James Rebanks

"The story of an inheritance: one that affects us all. It tells of how rural landscapes around the world were brought close to collapse, and the age-old rhythms of work, weather, community and wild things were lost. And yet this elegy from the northern fells...

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Down the hill  by Susan Hendricks

Down the hill

Susan Hendricks

"On February 13, 2017, two teenage girls-13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German-decided to enjoy a day off from school by exploring the popular hiking trails near the Monon High Bridge just a few minutes' drive from Libby's home in Delphi,...

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Find your flow  by Emma Maidment

Find your flow

Emma Maidment

"Are you stuck in a perpetual cycle of repeating the same patterns over and over? Do you know there's more to life than just following what you 'should' do? Do you feel foggy in your mind, uninspired by your life? Are you sick of being in survival mode? Let go...

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Excessively obsessed  by Natasha Oakley

Excessively obsessed

Natasha Oakley

"Modern and practical business lessons from Natasha Oakley, co-founder of Monday Swimwear and The Pilates Class. Do you have an idea for a business, but no clue where to start? Is there a product or service you're sure you could sell, if only you knew how to...

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A history of the world in 47 borders  by Jonn Elledge

A history of the world in 47 borders

Jonn Elledge

"People have been drawing lines on maps for as long as there have been maps to draw on. Sometimes rooted in physical geography, sometimes entirely arbitrary, these lines might often have looked very different if a war or treaty or the decisions of a handful of...

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Everything is predictable  by Tom (Science writer) Chivers

Everything is predictable

Tom (Science writer) Chivers

"Thomas Bayes was an eighteenth-century Presbyterian minister and amateur mathematician whose obscure life belied the profound impact of his work. Like most research into probability at the time, his theorem was mainly seen as relevant to games of chance, like...

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Getting to sorry  by Marjorie Ingall

Getting to sorry

Marjorie Ingall

"It's a truth universally acknowledged that terrible apologies are the worst. We've all been on the receiving end, and oh, how they make us seethe. Horrible public apologies-excuse-laden, victim blame-y, weaselly statements-often go viral instantaneously,...

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Hidden Japan  by Chiara Terzuolo

Hidden Japan

Chiara Terzuolo

"Hidden Japan is the ultimate guide to exploring the roads less travelled, in Tokyo and beyond. Chiara Terzuolo takes us on a journey through Tokyo and its surrounding cities, uncovering the hidden treasures that lie beneath the well-trodden hustle and bustle...

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Top stocks  by Erica Hall

Top stocks

Erica Hall

"When it comes to share investing, how you choose to invest your money can create real global impact. Your investments can make a difference for urgent issues like climate change and human rights. But how do you know which companies are living up to their...

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Wildwoods  by Richard Nairn

Wildwoods

Richard Nairn

"Ecologist Richard Nairn has spent a lifetime studying – and learning from – nature. When an opportunity arose for him to buy a small woodland filled with mature native trees beside a fast-flowing river, he set about understanding all its moods and seasons,...

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The weirdness of the world  by Eric Schwitzgebel

The weirdness of the world

Eric Schwitzgebel

"How all philosophical explanations of human consciousness and the fundamental structure of the cosmos are bizarre-and why that's a good thing"--Publisher's description.

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Pox romana  by Colin P. Elliott

Pox romana

Colin P. Elliott

"A wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacle. In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a...

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The internet of animals  by Martin Wikelski

The internet of animals

Martin Wikelski

"All we need to do is give animals a voice and our perception of the world could change forever. That's what author Martin Wikelski and his team of scientists believe, and this book shares their story for the first time. As they tag animals around the world...

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How to avoid a happy life  by Julia Lawrinson

How to avoid a happy life

Julia Lawrinson

"From domestic dysfunction to extraordinary bad luck, Julia Lawrinson reflects on her intriguing and eventful life with disarming honesty and wit. Some people are born into bad situations, some people have bad situations thrust upon them, and some people find...

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Growing up Torres Strait Islander in Australia

Growing up Torres Strait Islander in Australia

"What makes Zenadth Kes / Torres Strait unique? And what is it like to be a Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australia? Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia, edited by poet and author Samantha Faulkner, showcases the distinct identity of Torres...

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Anatomy of a secret  by Gerard McCann

Anatomy of a secret

Gerard McCann

"As a boy, Gerard was sexually abused by a Catholic priest at his local church. As a grown man, he confronts the trauma of the abuse he suffered and the psychological aftermath of the experience, grappling with shame, guilt, and the devastating impact it had...

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12 rules for strife  by Jeff Sparrow

12 rules for strife

Jeff Sparrow

"This is a handbook for change. Because we all know ways in which life could be better. And it can be better. We can make it better. We don't need to wait for a leader or saviour. We don't need to limit ourselves to comments and clicks. In this stunningly...

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Alone  by Brett Archibald

Alone

Brett Archibald

"In April 2013 a global breaking-news story surfaced on social media and in the world press, and rapidly gathered momentum. A South African man had fallen overboard in the night during a storm in remote Indonesian waters, without anyone else on board...

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Champion thinking  by Simon Mundie

Champion thinking

Simon Mundie

"As the sports reporter for BBC Radio 1 for the best part of a decade, Simon Mundie was pitch-side at many of the most high-profile sporting events in history. It was often thrilling, but the emphasis always seemed to be on results, tactics and the score. But...

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Healthy made simple  by Ella Mills

Healthy made simple

Ella Mills

"Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, is back with over 75 brand new recipes devoted to making healthy eating easier. What can you do today that makes life simpler tomorrow? How can you create a healthy, genuinely delicious meal in minutes? There's no...

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Zodiac magic  by Ambrosia Hawthorn

Zodiac magic

Ambrosia Hawthorn

"Unlock your life's potential with astrological magic. Bestselling author, astrologer, and shaman Ambrosia Hawthorn helps readers demystify and deepen their understanding of astrology to better understand themselves; their work, family, and romantic...

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Palestine

Palestine

"Palestine: A Socialist Introduction systematically tackles a number of important aspects of the Palestinian struggle for liberation, contextualizing it in an increasingly polarized world and offering a socialist perspective on how full liberation can be won....

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In the streets of Tehran  by author Nila

In the streets of Tehran

author Nila

"Following the death of Mahsa-Jina Amini in September 2022, the angry cries of the Iranian people have rung out in the streets. Citizens of all ages and backgrounds come together to call for an end to the regime's injustice, violence and repression, chanting...

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All you need is rhythm & grit  by Cory Wharton-Malcolm

All you need is rhythm & grit

Cory Wharton-Malcolm

"Think running isn't for you? Running coach Cory Wharton-Malcolm challenges this idea head-on with this joyful love letter to running and motivational guide for beginners. Advocating running as an inclusive and community-focused activity, Cory shows us how to...

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Love your kids without losing yourself  by Morgan Cutlip

Love your kids without losing yourself

Morgan Cutlip

"Loving your kids isn’t supposed to mean you completely disappear or get swallowed up by the demands of motherhood. You want to be a great mother. But how do you care for yourself without neglecting your kids needs, feeling overwhelmed by guilt, or succumbing...

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An intimate history of premature birth  by Sarah DiGregorio

An intimate history of premature birth

Sarah DiGregorio

"Inspired by the authors harrowing experience giving birth to her premature daughter, a compelling and empathetic work that combines memoir with rigorous reporting to tell the story of neonatology - and to meditate on the questions raised by premature...

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Baby making for everybody  by Ray Rachlin

Baby making for everybody

Ray Rachlin

"In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering concrete, gender-affirming advice on topics like...

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Beast at every threshold  by Natalie Wee

Beast at every threshold

Natalie Wee

"A formidable collection of poems that deconstructs the notion of "otherness" through folklore and myth. An unflinching shapeshifter, Beast at Every Threshold dances between familial hauntings and cultural histories, intimate hungers and broader griefs....

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Finding me in menopause  by Nitu Bajekal

Finding me in menopause

Nitu Bajekal

"In Finding Me in Menopause, Dr Nitu Bajekal, OBGYN, and one of the UK's first Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians, shares how lifestyle interventions, and the food we eat, can dramatically transform menopausal health. following the principle of six...

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Pistachios in my pocket  by Sareh Farmand

Pistachios in my pocket

Sareh Farmand

"Poet Sareh Farmand was born in Tehran at the start of the Islamic Revolution. In this brave first collection of poems and prose a narrative arc details her family's escape from Iran, detailing their time as immigrants in limbo, and finally, as Landed...

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Screwed  by Ian Acheson

Screwed

Ian Acheson

"Screwed is the inside story of the collapse of HM Prison Service told from the front line. Ian Acheson served as both and officer and Governor in a 20-year career that saw him move from the landings to the boardroom. During that time he watched Her Majesty's...

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100+ school exercises for dressage  by Debby Lush

100+ school exercises for dressage

Debby Lush

"Over 100 exercises for all levels, with easy-to-understand instructions and clear diagrams. 100+ School Exercises for Dressage offers a wide range of different schooling patterns to suit all stages of training and all levels of rider and trainer experience....

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The lost paths  by Jack Cornish

The lost paths

Jack Cornish

"A journey across Britain's millennia-old network of pathways, revealing key moments throughout our history. Hundreds of thousands of miles of paths reach into, and connect, communities across England and Wales. More than just a practical way for us to walk,...

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