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Catching whimsy by Bob Goff

Catching whimsy

Bob Goff

Learn to pursue joy and savor life's possibilities.Because you can't catch what you don't chase.Beloved bestselling author Bob Goff takes you on a yearlong journey into the uplifting, inspiring, and unexpected possibilities waiting for you every day. With his...

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The courage of birds by Pete Dunne

The courage of birds

Pete Dunne

From our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from...

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Deep sleep hypnosis by author Institute for Sleep Hypnosis

Deep sleep hypnosis

author Institute for Sleep Hypnosis

If you have sleeping problems, then you know how frustrating it can be to get a good night's sleep. Slowing down your thoughts, finding peace of mind, and learning how to relax are all necessary for better sleep. This hypnosis is meant to help you relax, fall...

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A freewheelin' time by Suze Rotolo

A freewheelin' time

Suze Rotolo

Suze Rotolo chronicles her coming of age in Greenwich Village during the 1960s and the early days of the folk music explosion, when Bob Dylan was finding his voice and she was his muse. A shy girl from Queens, Suze was the daughter of Italian working-class...

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Why I believe by Henry Cloud

Why I believe

Henry Cloud

A leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author asks the big questions and shares his early mental health struggles in this groundbreaking, uplifting book. World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has...

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Cloistered by Catherine Coldstream

Cloistered

Catherine Coldstream

"An astonishing memoir of twelve years as a contemplative nun in a silent monastery. Cloistered takes the reader deep into the hidden world of a traditional Carmelite monastery as it approaches the third Millennium and tells the story of an intense personal...

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The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking by Michael Watkins

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking

Michael Watkins

"The ultimate guide to strategic thinking by Michael Watkins, internationally bestselling author and leading expert on strategy. How did John F. Kennedy put a man on the moon in just under ten years? What can chess teach us about actionable insights? And why...

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Small talk by Richard Pink

Small talk

Richard Pink

"‘A (self) love letter to those whose brains are beautifully and uniquely different’ Riyadh Khalaf

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Relaxed by Megan Fate Marshman

Relaxed

Megan Fate Marshman

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Learn spiritual growth practices for your daily life that remove your own anxious striving and center you on the One who was never worried about a thing.People describe Jesus in a lot of different ways, but have you ever thought of Him as relaxed? This doesn't...

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Horse brain, human brain by Janet L. (Neuroscientist) Jones

Horse brain, human brain

Janet L. (Neuroscientist) Jones

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In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental...

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The canary code by Ludmila N. Praslova

The canary code

Ludmila N. Praslova

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From a member of the Thinkers50 2024 Radar cohort of global management thinkers most likely to impact workplaces and the first person to have written for Harvard Business Review from an autistic perspective comes The Canary Code--a guide to win-win workplaces....

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One long river of song by Brian Doyle

One long river of song

Brian Doyle

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A playful and moving book of essays by a "born storyteller" (Seattle Times) who invites us into the miraculous and transcendent moments of the everyday. When Brian Doyle passed away at the age of sixty after a bout with brain cancer, he left behind a cult-like...

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Hollywood pride by Alonso Duralde

Hollywood pride

Alonso Duralde

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For generations, members of the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood needed to be discreet about their lives but--make no mistake--they were everywhere, both in front of and behind the camera. On the eve of the twentieth century, in Thomas Edison's laboratory, one of...

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Abundant ever after by Cathy Heller

Abundant ever after

Cathy Heller

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A must-have guide to creating the most expansive life from the host of the mega-hit podcast Abundant Ever After, Cathy Heller.Abundant Ever After is a powerful guide for anyone ready to step into their light, unleash their most authentic self, and transform...

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How to hold a cockroach by Matthew Maxwell

How to hold a cockroach

Matthew Maxwell

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"A struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. As he continues to encounter sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts some of...

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The Best Motivational Speeches of All Times by Bill. aut Gates

The Best Motivational Speeches of All Times

Bill. aut Gates

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Leaders can motivate and inspire through communications. Great leaders are charismatic and articulate, and they use these attributes to rally the troops. The following is a collection of the best motivational speeches, inspirational words, sure to motivate you...

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The Blue Zones challenge by Dan Buettner

The Blue Zones challenge

Dan Buettner

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In this companion to the number one New York Times bestseller The Blue Zones Kitchen, Dan Buettner offers a four-week guide to jump-start your journey to better health, happiness, less stress, and a longer life. Get started on the path to a longer, healthier,...

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Save our souls by Matthew Pearl

Save our souls

Matthew Pearl

From the bestselling author of The Taking of Jemima Boone, the unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson (and their dog) who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal. On December 10, 1887, a shark fishing boat disappeared. On board the doomed...

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Love in a f*cked-up world by Dean Spade

Love in a f*cked-up world

Dean Spade

In this inspiring self-help handbook, a trans activist dares us to be the change we want to see--both out in the world, and amongst our closest connections. Lifelong activist and educator Dean Spade dares us to decide that our interpersonal actions are not...

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The secret history of the rape kit by Pagan Kennedy

The secret history of the rape kit

Pagan Kennedy

Marty Goddard dreamed up a new crime-solving tool--a kit that could help rape survivors fight for justice. This thrilling investigation tells the story of the troubled, heroic woman who kicked off a feminist revolution in forensics, and then vanished into...

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Gambling man by Lionel Barber

Gambling man

Lionel Barber

Brought to you by Penguin.Gambling Man is the biography of one of the world's least known but most consequential investors.Japan's Masayoshi Son has made and lost several fortunes, investing or controlling assets worth $1 trillion in the past two decades...

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101 amazing facts about Enid Blyton by Jack (Writer on quiz book) Goldstein

101 amazing facts about Enid Blyton

Jack (Writer on quiz book) Goldstei...

Did you know that Enid Blyton very nearly became a professional musician rather than an author? Or that it was the secret passageway and haunted room in a house in which she stayed that inspired her to write so many wonderful stories? But why did she hate her...

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The invisible doctrine by George Monbiot

The invisible doctrine

George Monbiot

Brought to you by Penguin.We live under an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives: our education and our jobs; our healthcare and our leisure; our relationships and our mental wellbeing; even the planet we inhabit - the very air we breathe. So...

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A mudlarking year by Lara Maiklem

A mudlarking year

Lara Maiklem

'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' Katherine May'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience' Ian Mortimer'Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon. She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant...

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Sugar, gravy, pleasure by Pete Elderkin

Sugar, gravy, pleasure

Pete Elderkin

Growing up in Peterborough, voted the 'worst place to live in England & the UK', certainly had its challenges. But a love for Nick Cave's band and a passion for indie music launched the author, Pete Elderkin, on a series of extraordinary events while following...

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Genius gut by Emily Leeming

Genius gut

Emily Leeming

"Genius Gut is a revolutionary guide on what and how to eat to boost your life from the inside out from Dr Emily Leeming, former ZOE lead scientist which draws on her clinical and research expertise as a registered dietician, microbiome scientist and chef....

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Crypto confidential by Nathaniel Eliason

Crypto confidential

Nathaniel Eliason

Brought to you by Penguin.THE WILD INSIDE STORY OF CRYPTO'S GET-RICH-QUICK UNDERBELLYNat Eliason had six months to make as much money as possible before his first child was born.So, he turned to where countless others did in 2021: crypto.Within a year, he'd...

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The place of tides by James Rebanks

The place of tides

James Rebanks

Brought to you by Penguin.From the No.1 bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life, an unforgettable story of friendship, redemption and a life-changing voyage of discovery on a remote Norwegian islandWe are all in need of lights to follow.One afternoon many...

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How to build a body that lasts by Adam Richardson

How to build a body that lasts

Adam Richardson

Brought to you by Penguin.Discover how mobility exercises and stretches can help you achieve a happier, healthier body for longer with this easy fitness guide!You're sitting like a prawn right now, aren't you?Mobility training is your secret weapon to building...

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Why am I like this? by Gemma Styles

Why am I like this?

Gemma Styles

Brought to you by Penguin.Why do I feel so overwhelmed?Is everyone else achieving more than me?Why did I say that embarrassing thing?What can I do to actually make a difference?Am I the only one who feels this way?Gemma Styles captures the voice of her...

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Ootlin by Jenni Fagan

Ootlin

Jenni Fagan

Brought to you by Penguin.The government told a story about me before I was born.Jenni Fagan was property of the state before birth. She drew her first breath in care and by the age of seven, she had lived in fourteen different homes and had her name changed...

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How to be you by Ellie Middleton

How to be you

Ellie Middleton

Brought to you by Penguin. The latest feel-good book packed with practical tips from the author of the smash-hit book on ADHD, autism and neurodivergence, UNMASKED.Ellie Middleton is back with a new, practical book to help you work WITH your neurodivergent...

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Crickonomics by Stefan Szymanski

Crickonomics

Stefan Szymanski

SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022. A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR. An engaging tour of the modern game from an award-winning journalist and the economist who co-authored the bestselling Soccernomics. Why does England rely on private schools...

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A woman like me by Diane Abbott

A woman like me

Diane Abbott

Brought to you by Penguin. From challenging expectations as a bright and restless child of the Windrush generation to making history as the first elected Black female MP in the UK, Diane Abbott has seen it all.A Woman Like Me takes readers through Diane's...

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Unfuck your parenting by Faith G. Harper

Unfuck your parenting

Faith G. Harper

How do you raise your kids to be functional adults with big hearts?Young people need to learn to stand up against every kind of oppression, respect boundaries and consent, and gain self-compassion while also navigating money, friends, sex, and school. How can...

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How to wear everything by Kay Barron

How to wear everything

Kay Barron

Brought to you by Penguin. A TIMELESS, WITTY, NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO DRESSING FOR EVERYWHERE AND EVERYTHING. What we wear matters. It matters because looking, and therefore feeling, like yourself is essential. Clothes can be the difference between a good day and...

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Patriot by Alekseĭ Navalʹnyĭ

Patriot

Alekseĭ Navalʹnyĭ

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Brought to you by Penguin.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPatriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time, who became a beacon to millions and the sole political threat to Vladimir...

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Ingrained by Callum Robinson

Ingrained

Callum Robinson

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"For fans of H Is for Hawk and Shop Class as Soulcraft comes a captivating literary memoir, immersing readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really...

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The new menopause by Mary Claire (Medical doctor) Haver

The new menopause

Mary Claire (Medical doctor) Haver

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"Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is not! This is the empowering approach to self-advocacy that pioneering women's health advocate Dr. Mary Claire Haver takes for women in the midst of hormonal change in The New Menopause. A comprehensive,...

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You don't need a budget by Dana Miranda

You don't need a budget

Dana Miranda

A simple, no‑stress guide to managing money—free of the toxic messages and shame baked into traditional personal finance advice. Track every dollar you spend. Check your account balances once a week. Always pay off your credit card bill in full....

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Figuring out thirty by Bridget Hustwaite

Figuring out thirty

Bridget Hustwaite

When Bridget Hustwaite blew out her thirtieth birthday candles, she had no idea of the profound changes that awaited her in this new decade. Instead of ticking off the traditional expectations (buy a house, get married, start a family), Bridget's list of early...

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I haven't been entirely honest with you by Miranda Hart

I haven't been entirely honest with you

Miranda Hart

Brought to you by Penguin. The #1 bestsellerPacked with hard-won wisdoms and gentle revelations, this is Miranda's honest exploration of the lessons that have helped her. Hello to you, I am with news. I have a new book: I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You....

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A history of Britain in ten enemies by Terry Deary

A history of Britain in ten enemies

Terry Deary

Brought to you by Penguin.A ridiculously funny history of Britain for adults from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of Unruly by David Mitchell.Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on earth, some say....

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Unmasked by Ellie Middleton

Unmasked

Ellie Middleton

Brought to you by Penguin.Whether you are neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or want to be a better ally, UNMASKED will help you make sense of it all, and put the power in your hands.Ellie was 24 when she learned she wasn't broken. She wasn't a bad person,...

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The forgotten sense by Jonas (Professor of psychology) Olofsson

The forgotten sense

Jonas (Professor of psychology) Olo...

Human olfaction - the sense of smell - enables us to appreciate food and drink, it warns us of dangers and it makes our environments more enjoyable. However, olfaction is one of our least explored sensory systems. Until now. Smells and scents are the colour...

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Just good manners by William (Etiquette consultant) Hanson

Just good manners

William (Etiquette consultant) Hans...

Brought to you by Penguin.What is the correct way to queue at the bar? Why should we care about asking for people's pronouns? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much? No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a...

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From under the truck by Josh Brolin

From under the truck

Josh Brolin

"Josh Brolin's out to catch his breath between the slant-eyed suggestions and irrefutable evidence of his past. He hears voices, and he listens, reminding us with brutal honesty that our surroundings were never there to be carried, rather woven into the fabric...

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The burning Earth by Sunil Amrith

The burning Earth

Sunil Amrith

Brought to you by Penguin.In this paradigm-shifting global history of how humanity has reshaped the planet, and the planet has shaped human history, Sunil Amrith twins the stories of environment and Empire, of genocide and eco-cide, of the expansion of human...

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The sinners all bow by Kate Winkler Dawson

The sinners all bow

Kate Winkler Dawson

Acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and true-crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and the first true-crime book published in...

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10 to 25 by David S. Yeager

10 to 25

David S. Yeager

Brought to you by Penguin.Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people in this groundbreaking book. It is a must-read for parents, educators and mentors.In 10 to 25, David Yeager explains the emerging...

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My good bright wolf by Sarah Moss

My good bright wolf

Sarah Moss

My Good Bright Wolf is a memoir about thinking and reading, eating and not eating, about privilege and scarcity, about the relationships that form us and the long tentacles of childhood. Sarah Moss, author of The Fell and Summerwater, confronts all of this in...

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The algebra of wealth by Scott Galloway

The algebra of wealth

Scott Galloway

Brought to you by Penguin.A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success, from bestselling author, NYU professor and Pivot podcast co-host Scott GallowayToday's workers have more opportunities and mobility than any previous generation. They...

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How religion evolved by R. I. M. (Robin Ian MacDonald) Dunbar

How religion evolved

R. I. M. (Robin Ian MacDonald) Dunb...

Brought to you by Penguin. Religion is both unique - as far as we can judge - and universal to humans. Our species diverged from the great apes about six to eight million years ago and since then, along with language, our propensity towards spiritual thinking...

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The trouble with white women by Kyla Schuller

The trouble with white women

Kyla Schuller

An incisive history of self-serving white feminists and the inspiring women who've continually defied themWomen including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Margaret Sanger, and Sheryl Sandberg are commonly celebrated as leaders of feminism. Yet they have fought for the...

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Heal yourself with fasting by Mindy Pelz

Heal yourself with fasting

Mindy Pelz

Fasting is an ancient form of reviving our body's healing systems and new scientific research is describing why we heal when fasting. Join best-selling author Dr. Mindy Pelz to learn about six fasts of different lengths that are science-backed and accessible...

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A hard kick in the nuts by 1974- author. Steve-O

A hard kick in the nuts

1974- author. Steve-O

Stephen "Steve-O" Glover--social media icon, comedy-touring stalwart, and star of Jackass--delivers a hilarious and practical guide to recovery, relationships, career, and how to keep thriving long after you should be dead. Steve-O is best known for his wildly...

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Toxic striving by Paula Freedman-Diamond

Toxic striving

Paula Freedman-Diamond

"Do you strive to have the perfect body, the perfect relationship, the perfect diet and wardrobe, the perfect job, and the perfect life? If so, you are far from alone. Isn't it time we say, enough? In this groundbreaking book, clinical psychologist Paula...

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Okay, now what? by Kate Gladdin

Okay, now what?

Kate Gladdin

When motivational speaker Kate Gladdin was twenty years old, she woke up in the middle of the night to find out her older sister had died in a tragic road accident. Suddenly, everything she knew about her life, her future, and her family shattered in a...

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Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey

Hyperfocus

Chris Bailey

A practical guide to managing your attention; the most powerful resource you have to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful life. Our attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to...

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Something lost, something gained by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Something lost, something gained

Hillary Rodham Clinton

What would it be like to sit down for an impassioned, entertaining conversation with Hillary Clinton? In Something Lost, Something Gained, Hillary offers her candid views on life and love, politics, liberty, democracy, the threats we face, and the future...

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The house of my mother by Shari Franke

The house of my mother

Shari Franke

From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke's...

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2020 by Eric Klinenberg

2020

Eric Klinenberg

Brought to you by Penguin.Renowned sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg turns a year of devastation into a year of revelation in this wise, deeply researched and cathartic account of the pandemic.What unites us? What divides us? What do we...

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Driving to Treblinka by Diana Wichtel

Driving to Treblinka

Diana Wichtel

As a young child Diana Wichtel lives in Vancouver, Canada. Her mother is a Catholic New Zealander, her father a Polish Jew who miraculously survived the Holocaust by jumping through the window of a train bound for the Treblinka death camp. When Diana's...

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Over the influence by 1990- author JoJo

Over the influence

1990- author JoJo

Signed to a major recording deal at just twelve years old, JoJo catapulted to the top of the pop-and-R&B-infused charts in the mid-2000s. The relatability of her youth and the appeal of her cool-girl mystique earned her millions of fans around the world. JoJo...

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I'll never call him dad again, by the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot by Caroline Darian

I'll never call him dad again, by the daughter of Gisèle Pelicot

Caroline Darian

The trial of Dominique Pelicot, which began on 2 September 2024, has captured the world's attention. Behind the haunting details of Pelicot's unthinkable crimes are a mother and daughter who were forced to rebuild their lives. This is their story. In November...

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How to sleep like a caveman by Merijn van de Laar

How to sleep like a caveman

Merijn van de Laar

How much sleep should you be getting? Why can you never remember your dreams? Is it bad to hit the snooze button? In How to Sleep Like a Caveman Dr Van de Laar investigates the latest archaeological findings about prehistoric humans to unearth the ancient...

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The real death in paradise by Richard Preston

The real death in paradise

Richard Preston

For fans of the hit show, Death in Paradise, comes the real story of a British detective fighting crime and uncovering mysteries in the Caribbean sun... The Real Death in Paradise recounts the two years ex-DCI Richard Preston spent as one of the twelve young...

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Over work by Brigid Schulte

Over work

Brigid Schulte

Workers across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. Drawing on years of research, Brigid Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was...

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Girl Friday by Kristine Philipp

Girl Friday

Kristine Philipp

Girl Friday - a job title used in 1970s workplaces for a junior administration assistant or receptionist. Common synonyms include junior office chick, shit-kicker, donkey worker, general dogsbody or gofer (go for this, go for that). Kristine Philipp was 15...

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The Biggar picture by Dan Biggar

The Biggar picture

Dan Biggar

After fifteen years at the very pinnacle of test rugby, leading the most successful squad in Welsh history, Dan Biggar tells his story. 'When I reflect on it all, I can say without any doubt that I gave it everything.' Dan Biggar has never fitted the mould....

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Following the moon by James Norbury

Following the moon

James Norbury

There are times when we have done everything we can do. Then we must learn to step back and allow the universe to play out in all its unfathomable wonder ... Deep in the silent mountains wanders Amaya, a lost pup searching for her parents after a terrible...

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Not just the wife of the general manager by Sally Warriner

Not just the wife of the general manager

Sally Warriner

Not Just the Wife of the General Manager is a rollicking memoir of one woman's life on outback cattle stations, and an homage to the many unsung women like her. With wit and sass, Sally tells the story of how she was so much more than just a wife of a...

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The insect crisis by Oliver Milman

The insect crisis

Oliver Milman

From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet's known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the...

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Oh Miriam! by Miriam Margolyes

Oh Miriam!

Miriam Margolyes

From declaring my love to Vanessa Redgrave to being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi, from turnip-based comedy with Blackadder to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Graham Norton's sofa to Alan Cumming's camper van, my life has been (and continues...

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You are more than what you eat by Dr Emma Beckett

You are more than what you eat

Dr Emma Beckett

Our relationship with food is broken, but Dr Emma Beckett is here to help us repair it. This is not a diet audiobook, but it is an audiobook about your diet, your life and how food fits into it all. Dr Emma Beckett has spent more than 15 years studying food...

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How to be enough by Ellen Hendriksen

How to be enough

Ellen Hendriksen

Are you your own toughest critic? Learn to be good to yourself with this clear and compassionate guide. Do you set demanding standards for yourself? If so, a lot likely goes well in your life. You might earn compliments, admiration, or accomplishments. Your...

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Eat right, balance hormones by Pippa Campbell

Eat right, balance hormones

Pippa Campbell

***THE BRAND NEW, MUST-HAVE HORMONE BALANCE GUIDE FROM PIPPA CAMPBELL*** 'PIPPA CAMPBELL REALLY HELPED ME OUT OF MY PERIMENOPAUSE RUT!' ZOE BALL Are you looking for expert advice on how to balance your mood, sleep better, control your weight and lift brain...

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Big boys' rules by Mark Urban

Big boys' rules

Mark Urban

In 2007, after almost 40 years of operations, the SAS ceased operations in Northern Ireland and ended the longest operational commitment in the unit's history. It had been a brutal and ruthless conflict on both sides with the SAS famously describing its...

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I will come back for you by Daniel Huhn

I will come back for you

Daniel Huhn

A gripping account of hidden identity, military courage, and an against-all-odds reunion. Four days after Germany's surrender in May 1945, a young British officer headed east into Germany. But this was no ordinary soldier. Manfred Gans was searching for his...

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The psychology of wealth by Napoleon Hill

The psychology of wealth

Napoleon Hill

From the legendary author of the multi-million-copy bestseller Think and Grow Rich comes the ultimate guidebook to success, featuring Napoleon Hill's two most popular books on prosperity and abundance. Napoleon Hill's teachings have guided countless...

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Be bad, better by Rebecca Seal

Be bad, better

Rebecca Seal

You do not have to be good. At some point, you'll have absorbed the message that being good is to be calm, efficient and tidy. Wise and well-meaning people offer to help you become worthy, to be positive and productive and to always say 'yes, I can!' But what...

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The stories of your life by Ben Ambridge

The stories of your life

Ben Ambridge

Our capacity to tell stories is one of the ways in which our species is unique, but most of us don't appreciate their true power. The Story of Your Life will uncover scientific findings from the fields of linguistics, psychology and neuroscience which...

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The bright side by Sumit Paul-Choudhury

The bright side

Sumit Paul-Choudhury

Optimism, irrational though it might be, is central to the human psyche: it seems to give us an advantage both in everyday life and in the evolutionary race. What does Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition have in common with the chicken that crossed the...

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How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

How to win friends and influence people

Dale Carnegie

Updated for today's readers, Dale Carnegie's timeless bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic that has improved and transformed the professional and personal and lives of millions. One of the best-known motivational guides in history,...

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Wild faith by Tal Lavin

Wild faith

Tal Lavin

The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that lays out the grim vision evangelicals are enforcing on our democracy. All across America, a storm is gathering: from book bans in school...

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How to make good things happen by Marian Rojas Estapé

How to make good things happen

Marian Rojas Estapé

An empowering journey through the mechanisms of the mind from one of the world's leading mental health experts.For those in pursuit of a better life, psychiatrist Marian Rojas Estapé presents the essential guide to neuroscience-driven mindfulness....

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I know what to do so why don't I do it? by Nick Hall

I know what to do so why don't I do it?

Nick Hall

What's Your Excuse? Life becomes complicated when you realize that the motivation to start or delay a task is a tug-of-war between positive and negative emotions. Don't blame lack of willpower, laziness, or low motivation if you aren't achieving your goals....

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Self-care for adult children of emotionally immature parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

Self-care for adult children of emotionally immature parents

Lindsay C. Gibson

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you probably still struggle with anger, sadness, resentment, or shame. As a child, your emotional needs were not met, your feelings were dismissed, and you likely took on adult levels...

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You are not behind by Meghan Ryan Asbury

You are not behind

Meghan Ryan Asbury

What if God has more in store for your life than you've given him credit for? The pressure of unmet milestones and unfulfilled dreams can make you feel like you've already missed out on the life you were "supposed" to have. But you don't have to exhaust...

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The sober survival guide by Simon Chapple

The sober survival guide

Simon Chapple

Are you too tired and fed up with the routine of drinking, and want to make a change and improve your life' Or you may simply be curious about how an alcohol-free life might look for you. Could it be better' Happier' Calmer' More peaceful'The Sober Survival...

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Emotional intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional intelligence

Daniel Goleman

Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think. Our view of human intelligence is too narrow and ignores a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely in terms of how we do in life. Drawing on groundbreaking research, Daniel Goleman shows the factors at...

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The carnivore code by Paul Saladino

The carnivore code

Paul Saladino

In the tradition of bestsellers like The Plant Paradox and The Keto Reset Diet, The Carnivore Code reveals the shocking truth about so-called healthy foods, and presents a complete program to reclaim your health with the true ancestral diet We are living...

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Muchas vidas, muchos maestros by Brian L. (Brian Leslie) Weiss

Muchas vidas, muchos maestros

Brian L. (Brian Leslie) Weiss

La historia real de un psiquiatra, su joven paciente y la terapia de regresión que cambió sus vidas para siempre. Un punto de encuentro entre ciencia y metafísica. El doctor Brian Weiss, jefe de psiquiatría del hospital Mount Sinai de Miami, relata en éste, su...

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The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward

The Tragedy of Heterosexuality

Jane Ward

A troubling account of heterosexual desire in the era of #MeToo Heterosexuality is in crisis. Reports of sexual harassment, misconduct, and rape saturate the news in the era of #MeToo. Straight men and women spend thousands of dollars every day on relationship...

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Hear yourself by Prem Rawat

Hear yourself

Prem Rawat

The cacophony of modern life can be deafening, leaving us feeling frazzled and uneasy. In this warm, wise book, Prem Rawat teaches us how to turn down the noise to "hear ourselves"--To listen to the subtle song of peace that sings inside each of us. Once we...

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Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi

Paramahansa Yogananda

Autobiography of a Yogi will introduce the listener to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the Eastern and the Western world. The audio book begins with his childhood family life, to finding his guru, to becoming...

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Stone. Complete series 1-4 by Danny Brocklehurst

Stone. Complete series 1-4

Danny Brocklehurst

Seventeen stories from the gritty crime series created by Danny Brocklehurst, starring Hugo Speer as Manchester detective John Stone. This collection brings together Series 1 to 4 of this intelligent detective drama, tackling morally ambiguous, complex and...

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We should get together by Kat Vellos

We should get together

Kat Vellos

We Should Get Together is the handbook for anyone who's ready for better friendships, now. Have you recently moved to a new city and are struggling to make friends? Do you find yourself constantly making plans with friends that fall through? Are you more...

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Planet of slums by Mike Davis

Planet of slums

Mike Davis

The classic, brilliant, bestselling account of the rise of the world's slums, where, according to the United Nations, one billion people now live. From the sprawling barricadas of Lima to the garbage hills of Manila, urbanization has been disconnected from...

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Everything is water by Simon Cleary

Everything is water

Simon Cleary

When novelist and experienced hiker Simon Cleary sets off to follow the course of the river that has so influenced his life, he hopes that by walking its banks - from its source to where it empties into the bay - he will better understand the power and impact...

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