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How to fit all of ancient Greece in an elevator by Theodōros Papakōstas

How to fit all of ancient Greece in an elevator

Theodōros Papakōstas

'Irresistibly fascinating' MARIE CLAIRE GREECE 'Essential' VICTORIA HISLOP 'Brilliantly conceived' PAUL CARTLEDGE An enormous bestseller in Greece, this is a bold, witty retelling of the story of Ancient Greece by a rising star in archaeology Two strangers...

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The beautiful struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates

The beautiful struggle

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Brought to you by Penguin. An extraordinary coming-of-age story, adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and MeThis was the abyss where, unguided, black boys were swallowed whole, only...

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Declutter your heart and your home by Julia Ubbenga

Declutter your heart and your home

Julia Ubbenga

Read by the author.Declutter Your Heart and Your Home provides tips, tricks, and tools to rid yourself of the internal and external clutter weighing you down, as well as relatable stories and soul-nourishing truths from Scripture to fill your heart and home...

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Hitman by Julian Sher

Hitman

Julian Sher

The wild and gripping story of Yves "Apache" Trudeau. Ideal for true crime readers and fans of crime podcasts. For Yves Trudeau, the blood was all business. An assassin for the Hells Angels in the '70s and '80s, Trudeau was known as Apache, the Mad Bumper and...

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Glutton by Ed Gamble

Glutton

Ed Gamble

The hilarious memoir from comedian, Off Menu host and Great British Menu judge, Ed Gamble. Includes an exclusive bonus interview between Ed Gamble and fellow comedian and food-lover, Nish Kumar.From a young age, Ed Gamble's immaculate bibs and extremely dirty...

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Secure love by Julie Menanno

Secure love

Julie Menanno

Brought to you by Penguin.What does a healthy relationship look like?A good question, in theory, but expert couple's therapist Julie Menanno wants you to ask a slightly different one: what does a securely attached relationship feel like?The answer to this...

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Searching for Charmian by Suzanne Chick

Searching for Charmian

Suzanne Chick

Thirty years ago, Gina Chick's mother Suzanne wrote a bestselling memoir after discovering that her birth mother was none other than iconic Australian writer Charmian Clift. That book, Searching for Charmian, is now being rereleased for Mothers' Day 2025 with...

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Never better by Tommie Gorman

Never better

Tommie Gorman

'Money is handy for doing messages' was a phrase the young Tommie Gorman heard from his father, growing up in Sligo in the 1960s. Struggle was never far away but their household had a surplus of love and warmth. From modest beginnings as a local reporter at...

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House of Flame and Shadows. Part 2 by Sarah J. aut Maas

House of Flame and Shadows. Part 2

Sarah J. aut Maas

Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she's going to need all her wits about...

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Magical Midlife Challenge by K. F. aut Breene

Magical Midlife Challenge

K. F. aut Breene

The signs are unmistakable, Momar isn't just targeting Austin's brother. When one of Momar's grunts breaks into Austin's territory looking to grab Jessie for questioning, Jessie and her crew realize they are under fire. In order to protect themselves, it...

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Northbound by Naomi Arnold

Northbound

Naomi Arnold

Alone in the wilderness Award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year dream. On her own, she traverses mountains, rivers, cities and plains from summer to spring, walking on...

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What's your dream? by Simon Squibb

What's your dream?

Simon Squibb

'Brought to you by Penguin.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about.From early on, we are taught that there's only one path...

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Make good trouble by Jamia Wilson

Make good trouble

Jamia Wilson

Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference!Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis's call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with...

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Finding Margaret by Andrew Pierce

Finding Margaret

Andrew Pierce

Finding Margaret is the moving story of journalist and broadcaster Andrew Pierce's search for his birth mother. As he was approaching fifty, Pierce decided that it was finally time to track down his biological mother. He knew that he had lived in a Roman...

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Matter by Guido Tonelli

Matter

Guido Tonelli

What are we made up of? What holds material bodies together? Is there a difference between terrestrial matter and celestial matter? When Democritus stated that we are made up of atoms, few people believed him. Not until Galileo and Newton in the seventeenth...

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Talk by Alison Wood. author. narrator. Brooks

Talk

Alison Wood. author. narrator. Broo...

"A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life-from a celebrated Harvard Business School professor and leading expert on the...

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Lighter by author Yung Pueblo (Writer)

Lighter

author Yung Pueblo (Writer)

"A radically compassionate plan for turning inward and lifting the heaviness that prevents us from healing ourselves and the world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Clarity & Connection"--

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I'm Sorry for My Loss  by Rebecca Little

I'm Sorry for My Loss

Rebecca Little

A must-listen investigation of reproductive health under fire in Post-Roe America. More than a million people lose a pregnancy each year, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination for medical reasons. For most, the experience often casts a shadow...

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To catch a spy by Tim Tate

To catch a spy

Tim Tate

The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's relationship with the murky world of espionage and security. It lifted the lid on alleged Soviet infiltration of British...

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The gut-brain paradox by Steven R. Gundry

The gut-brain paradox

Steven R. Gundry

Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health--and shows...

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The mandarin tree by Pamela Chen

The mandarin tree

Pamela Chen

Attract good fortune and joy to every aspect of your life. Pamela Chen and Samantha Blossom teach you how to use ancient, Far Eastern magic in a modernized way, no matter your background or experience level. With their help, you can create your unique...

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Invitation to solitude and silence by R. Ruth Barton

Invitation to solitude and silence

R. Ruth Barton

The author describes how she has discovered the real presence of God--the God who is present through the practice of solitude and silence. Her audio book invites you to meet God deeply and fully outside the demands and noise of daily life. She also offers...

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Tarot for your self by Mary K. (Mary Katherine) Greer

Tarot for your self

Mary K. (Mary Katherine) Greer

The tarot classic that first promoted the practice of reading the cards not just for others but for one's own personal insight and self-transformation"Tarot for Your Self was groundbreaking when this book was first published and is still radically significant...

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Holotropic breathwork by Stanislav Grof

Holotropic breathwork

Stanislav Grof

The definitive overview of this transformative breathwork. In this long awaited book, Stanislav Grof and Christina Grof describe their groundbreaking new form of self-exploration and psychotherapy: Holotropic Breathwork. Holotropic means "moving toward...

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The next day by Melinda French Gates

The next day

Melinda French Gates

During times of transition, we step out of our familiar surroundings and into a new landscape, a space that can be filled with possibility but also shadowed by uncertainty. The Next Day accompanies listeners through that space, offering guidance to anyone -...

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Unlocking the keto code by Steven R. Gundry

Unlocking the keto code

Steven R. Gundry

From the author of the New York Times bestselling Plant Paradox series comes this revolutionary take on the keto diet that debunks common myths and shows readers how to reap the rewards of keto with less restrictionLike many doctors and nutrition experts,...

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Interior freedom by Jacques Philippe

Interior freedom

Jacques Philippe

It's not always possible to control external events. There are so many things that are outside our control: the past, what others think of us, chronic health issues, other peoples' actions, the weather, unforeseen events. This list goes on and on. It is...

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The echo machine by David Pakman

The echo machine

David Pakman

From the host of The David Pakman Show comes a vital look at how right-wing extremism has led to the fall of critical thinking and rise of reactionary politics--and what we can do about it to save our democracy. Known for providing incisive progressive...

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We've been here before. Series 1 and 2 by Clive Anderson

We've been here before. Series 1 and 2

Clive Anderson

Clive Anderson and guests poke fun at the past in this panel show with a yesteryear twistOriginally broadcast on Radio 4 in 2003-4, We've Been Here Before is the topical, satirical, historical panel game that aims to show beyond all doubt that there's nothing...

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Wild courage by Jenny (Executive coach) Wood

Wild courage

Jenny (Executive coach) Wood

You know where you want to go. You know you have it within you. You just need the tools to get there.In Wild Courage, Jenny Wood presents the ultimate approach to pursuing what you want. Reclaiming nine traits - Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy,...

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The umbrella murder by Ulrik Skotte

The umbrella murder

Ulrik Skotte

Brought to you by Penguin.London, September 1978: exiled Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is murdered in broad daylight on Waterloo Bridge with what appears to be a poison-tipped umbrella. It would become the most infamous unsolved killing of the Cold...

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Incidents around the house by Josh Malerman

Incidents around the house

Josh Malerman

'This book is the monster that lives inside your closet' - Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted HouseTo eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There's Mommy, Daddy and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a...

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Mindchangers by Claudia Hammond

Mindchangers

Claudia Hammond

"Our understanding of the human mind has been shaped by 200 years of accidents, inquiries, tests and observations. Here are the stories behind 33 of psychology's most famous and influential experiments, and their creators. Award-winning broadcaster and...

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Secrets of the sea by Robert Vennell

Secrets of the sea

Robert Vennell

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE OCKHAM NZ BOOK AWARD BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF NONFICTION**An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New...

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He iti te kupu by Hona Black

He iti te kupu

Hona Black

He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. Written in Māori and English, this accessible guide explains the use, meaning and context of a host of the principal...

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Writing fiction

Writing fiction

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this audiobook. Here you'll find: The fundamental elements of...

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John and Paul by Ian Leslie

John and Paul

Ian Leslie

'The first new Beatles story in decades - and the one that will make your heart burst.' CAITLIN MORAN 'Ian Leslie has done the impossible, and breathed new life into one of the world's most studied bands.' GQ 'The most moving and revelatory book on Lennon and...

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Together we roared by Steve Williams

Together we roared

Steve Williams

""At long last, Williams opens up about one of the most successful partnerships in sports history."" -- Golf Digest""Explosive.""-- Today's Golfer""Steve Williams knew Tiger Woods like no other... now he reveals all."" -- Daily MailSteve Williams, arguably the...

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I thought it would be better than this by Jessica N. Turner

I thought it would be better than this

Jessica N. Turner

Learn how to recover from life's disappointments and rebuild a life you love. What happens when you look at your life and think, I thought it would be better than this? You know you can't stay where you are, but have no idea what to do next. When Jessica N....

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To save and to destroy by Viet Thanh Nguyen

To save and to destroy

Viet Thanh Nguyen

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer (now an HBO series) comes a moving and unflinchingly personal meditation on the literary forms of otherness and a bold call for expansive political solidarity. Born in war-ravaged Vietnam, Viet Nguyen...

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I'm still here by Cathryn Michon

I'm still here

Cathryn Michon

NATIONAL BESTSELLER FOR FANS OF A DOG'S PURPOSE. This tenderly told story reveals a comforting narrative ... told from the point of view of a loving angel dog, who wants you to know, "I'm still here ... But I'm also there where all the animals run free, with...

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Uncharted by Chris Whipple

Uncharted

Chris Whipple

The New York Times bestselling author of The Gatekeepers and The Spymasters now turns his sharp eye towards the historic 2024 presidential race, providing the definitive, insider account of the most dramatic and significant political showdown in modern...

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The Write stuff by James Walton

The Write stuff

James Walton

Highlights from the light-hearted literary quiz chaired by James WaltonThe Write Stuff is the book-based panel show that takes a witty and whimsical look at well-known authors and their work. Host James Walton challenges the erudite contestants with tricky...

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The other ancient civilisations by Raven Todd DaSilva

The other ancient civilisations

Raven Todd DaSilva

Discover other civilizations and cultures with rich and unique historiesLesser-known ancient civilizations and cultures. Go beyond the popular stories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Inca, and the Maya, and uncover the rich diversity of people that are often...

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Valley of forgetting by Jennie Erin Smith

Valley of forgetting

Jennie Erin Smith

The riveting account of a community from the remote mountains of Colombia whose rare and fatal genetic mutation is unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer's disease"Powerful. . . . a poignant depiction of a community in crisis." --Publishers WeeklyIn the 1980s, a...

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Age like a yogi by Victoria Moran

Age like a yogi

Victoria Moran

While advanced age is revered by some, very few of us are in a hurry to get there.This guide treats physical well-being and spiritual growth as two sides of a coin. It is custom-crafted for midlife and later by addressing both eternal verities and physical...

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The older I get? by Fern Britton

The older I get?

Fern Britton

Brought to you by Penguin. Fern had recently entered her 60s when a series of life-altering events threw her into the eye of the storm. Both her parents passed away, her 20-year marriage ended, and the pandemic was looming. Faced with an uncertain future, Fern...

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Māori at home by Scotty Morrison

Māori at home

Scotty Morrison

Kei hea o putu whutuporo?Where are your rugby boots?Homai te ranu tomatoPass me the tomato sauceKei te pehea te huarere i tenei ra?How is the weather today?Kei hea to mahi kainga?Where is your homework?Kati te whakaporearea i to tuahine!Stop annoying your...

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Digital dharma by Deepak Chopra

Digital dharma

Deepak Chopra

Brought to you by Penguin.In a world captivated yet bewildered by artificial intelligence, spiritual icon Deepak Chopra explores AI's untapped potential to unlock the mystery of consciousness, positioning AI not as a threat, but as a powerful catalyst for...

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Rejected, shamed, and blamed by Rebecca C. Mandeville

Rejected, shamed, and blamed

Rebecca C. Mandeville

"Family scapegoating is an insidious form of "invisible" abuse that is difficult to recognize. It is therefore critical that adult survivors of dysfunctional or narcissistic family systems understand what type of abuse they are trying to recover from. In...

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Life in the fasting lane by Jason Fung

Life in the fasting lane

Jason Fung

Fasting is emerging as one of the most exciting medical advancements in recent memory. Its list of benefits extends far beyond weight loss and includes improved cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, protection against cancer and better cognitive...

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The fast-feast cycle by Mindy Pelz

The fast-feast cycle

Mindy Pelz

Discover the healing power of metabolic switching with The Fast-Feast Cycle, an empowering audio program by Dr. Mindy Pelz, best-selling author of Fast Like a Girl and women's health expert.As Dr. Mindy explains, "Metabolic switching is the key to firing up...

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A climate of truth by Mike Berners-Lee

A climate of truth

Mike Berners-Lee

We have most of the technology we need to combat the climate crisis - and most people want to see more action. But after three decades of climate COPs, our global emissions are worse than ever. And we are accelerating into a Polycrisis of climate, food...

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How to feed the world by Vaclav Smil

How to feed the world

Vaclav Smil

Brought to you by Penguin.In this ambitious, myth-busting book, leading scientist and internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil investigates many of the burning questions facing the world today:Why are some of the world's biggest food producers also the...

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Meetings with remarkable animals by Martin Clunes

Meetings with remarkable animals

Martin Clunes

Brought to you by Penguin.Guide-dog Laura needed a new home. And, after listening to her owner, Jaina, talk on the radio about what would happen to her much loved guide and companion when she retired, Martin Clunes picked up the phone. He'd always been a soft...

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Smitten by Dr Tom Bellamy

Smitten

Dr Tom Bellamy

Butterflies in the stomach, intrusive thoughts, fantasies about imaginary scenarios, mood swings from euphoria to despair ... aren't these all the familiar hallmarks of new love? Not quite. These are characteristics of the psychological state of limerence, an...

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Dear writer by Maggie Smith

Dear writer

Maggie Smith

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience, bestselling writing career and popular newsletter, in Dear Writer Maggie Smith breaks down the craft of writing and creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, ...

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Food fight by Stuart Gillespie

Food fight

Stuart Gillespie

'Scholarly, literate and deeply moving, this isn't just a good read, it's an essential reference for anyone hoping to understand the food system, why it's broken and how we might imagine fixing it' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN Food is life but our food system is killing...

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The coming storm by Gabriel Gatehouse

The coming storm

Gabriel Gatehouse

Is this how democracy dies?The Coming Storm is Gabriel Gatehouse's exploration of how conspiracy theories are tearing America apart. It's a story that takes you down a rabbit hole - one that both the US as a nation and he as a journalist fell through - to...

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We've decided to go in a different direction by Tess Sanchez

We've decided to go in a different direction

Tess Sanchez

"Funny, relatable, honest, and most of all, just like Tess Sanchez, a really good time." --Mindy Kaling, actress and New York Times bestselling author A funny and heartfelt essay collection about working in Hollywood, starting over, defining your identity, and...

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Cellar rat by Hannah Selinger

Cellar rat

Hannah Selinger

What happens when a career you love doesn't love you back? As Hannah Selinger will tell you, to be a good restaurant employee is to be invisible. At the height of her career as a server and then sommelier at some of New York's most famed dining institutions,...

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Make change that lasts by Rangan Chatterjee

Make change that lasts

Rangan Chatterjee

Brought to you by Penguin.**As seen on Lorraine**Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals how to make positive change that actually lasts in his latest, most innovative book to date. We all have things we rely on going our way to help us...

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Braintenance by Julia Ravey

Braintenance

Julia Ravey

In Braintenance, neuroscientist and science communicator Dr Julia Ravey explains how you can take charge of your brain with methods based on science to change habits, achieve your goals and lead the life you want.Your brain likes to keep you safely in your...

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Voice for the voiceless by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho

Voice for the voiceless

Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mts...

In this unique book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his 75-year struggle with China to save Tibet and its people. The Dalai Lama has had to contend with the People's Republic of China his entire life. He was 15 years old when communist...

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Catland by Kathryn Hughes

Catland

Kathryn Hughes

*Shortlisted for the Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize* A Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year A New Yorker Book of the Year ̐»¿Some called it a...

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Overcoming trauma through yoga by David Emerson

Overcoming trauma through yoga

David Emerson

A trauma-informed approach to healing body and mind: an evidence-based yoga program for survivors, clinicians, and yoga teachersResearch-backed and trauma-informed, this book introduces a yoga program that helps readers heal from the cognitive, emotional, and...

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Great Britain? by Torsten Bell

Great Britain?

Torsten Bell

Brought to you by Penguin.We all want to know what on earth is going on. Why real wages are flatlining but taxes are rising, and public services are still collapsing. Why our children can't afford a house and our neighbours are using foodbanks. We are all...

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Sociopath by Patric Gagne

Sociopath

Patric Gagne

Read by the author, Patric Gagne.'Your friends would probably describe me as nice. But guess what? I can't stand your friends. I'm a liar. I'm a thief. I'm highly manipulative. I don't care what other people think. I'm capable of almost anything.' Sociopath: A...

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The practice of not thinking by Ryunosuke Koike

The practice of not thinking

Ryunosuke Koike

Brought to you by Penguin. What if we could learn to look instead of see, listen instead of hear, feel instead of touch? Former monk and bestselling author Ryunosuke Koike shows how, by incorporating simple Zen practices into our daily lives, we can reconnect...

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Código fuente by Bill Gates

Código fuente

Bill Gates

La historia de los comienzos de uno de los li̹deres empresariales y fila̹ntropos ma̹s transformadores e influyentes del mundo moderno. Los e̹xitos empresariales de Bill Gates son de sobra conocidos: el estudiante de veinte an̳os que dejo̹ sus estudios en...

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A pawtobiography by author Ted the dog

A pawtobiography

author Ted the dog

Brought to you by Penguin.Read by Tony Way, with cameos from Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer and Richard Herring!Ted's sniff and tellIt's hard to believe Ted was once a skinny, unwanted pup who was dumped outside an animal shelter, before he found fame and...

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The meaning of trees by Robert Vennell

The meaning of trees

Robert Vennell

The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species.The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully...

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Where madness lies by Lyndsy Spence

Where madness lies

Lyndsy Spence

Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Her Oscar-winning performances in Gone With the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire have cemented her status as an icon of Hollywood.From 1940 to 1960, Leigh was married...

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Savage beauty by Nancy Milford

Savage beauty

Nancy Milford

Savage Beauty is the portrait of a passionate, fearless woman who obsessed America even as she tormented herself.If F. Scott Fitzgerald was the hero of the Jazz Age, Edna St. Vincent Millay, as flamboyant in her love affairs as she was in her art, was its...

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Hoodie economics by Jack Manning Bancroft

Hoodie economics

Jack Manning Bancroft

Economics is what we value, and in that way, economics is for everyone. But modern financial empires have shut out the many to instead prioritise 'limitless' market growth, attention economies and stock profits for the very few. We have been denied our sense...

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Unsettled by Kate Grenville

Unsettled

Kate Grenville

"What does it mean to be on land taken from others? 'What does it mean to be on land that was taken from other people? Now that we know how the taking was done, what do we do with that knowledge?' Kate Grenville is no stranger to the past. Her success and fame...

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The discontented little baby book by Dr Pamela Douglas

The discontented little baby book

Dr Pamela Douglas

Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss less? Did you know that many parents experience unnecessary disruptions to their sleep at night? Are you longing for a less exhausting, deeper connection with your little one? The...

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Highways and byways by Jimmy Barnes

Highways and byways

Jimmy Barnes

From larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, Highways and Byways is a collection of 30 stories taking listeners on an enthralling tour (complete with the odd detour) through the raucous, well-lived life of one of this...

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Secrets of women's healthy ageing by Cassandra Szoeke

Secrets of women's healthy ageing

Cassandra Szoeke

Secrets of Women's Healthy Ageing draws on the findings of a unique clinical study that has focused on the health of more than four hundred women in their mid-to-late lives. Over the past thirty years a team of international investigators has compiled a...

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I will scream to the world by Jaha Marie Dukureh

I will scream to the world

Jaha Marie Dukureh

On the wedding night of her first arranged marriage, 15-year-old Jaha learned that she had undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as an infant. That painful discovery, coupled with her experiences with a second arranged marriage, set Jaha on her path as an...

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Living hot by Clive Hamilton

Living hot

Clive Hamilton

Living Hot tells the blunt truth about our current climate change predicament: it's time to get cracking on making Australia resilient to intensifying climate extremes. If we prepare well, we can give ourselves a fighting chance to preserve some of the best of...

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Annette Kellerman, Australian mermaid by Grantlee Kieza

Annette Kellerman, Australian mermaid

Grantlee Kieza

Born into a daring, musical family in 1886, Annette Kellerman was a force of nature and made for the stage - her first love - and encouraged to defy social norms from a young age. But after she was diagnosed with rickets as a child she took up swimming for...

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Careless people by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Careless people

Sarah Wynn-Williams

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different. From...

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Open when by Julie Dean Smith

Open when

Julie Dean Smith

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Brain boost by Barbara J. Sahakian

Brain boost

Barbara J. Sahakian

Your mental health is as important as your physical health and, in times of stress, it's vital to have enhanced cognition and reserves of resilience. This book is packed with practical tips, based on scientific evidence, that will teach you how to implement...

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The monastic world by Andrew Jotischky

The monastic world

Andrew Jotischky

A major new history of medieval monasticism, from the fourth to the sixteenth centuryFrom the late Roman Empire onwards, monasteries and convents were a common sight throughout Europe. But who were monasteries for? What kind of people founded and maintained...

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Bye bye I love you by Michael Erard

Bye bye I love you

Michael Erard

With our earliest utterances, we announce ourselves--and are recognized--as persons ready for social life. With our final ones, we mark where others must release us to death's embrace. In Bye Bye I Love You, linguist and author Michael Erard explores these...

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A cult of one by Richard Grannon

A cult of one

Richard Grannon

Are you truly taking care of yourself? Or are you too busy taking care of everyone else? So many of us find it easier to love other people than to love ourselves. We struggle to put our own needs first and have a hard time asking for what we want, let alone...

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Sir Lewis by Michael E. Sawyer

Sir Lewis

Michael E. Sawyer

At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England has risento become the most dominant and influential Formula One driver of his time. This authoritative biography follows Hamilton's pathway from his early days karting on localtracks...

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The power of enough by Elizabeth Husserl

The power of enough

Elizabeth Husserl

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by money--bewildered by the complexities of building wealth and frustrated by the persistent sense that no matter how much we earn, something crucial feels missing. But what if the key to financial freedom isn't found in striving...

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Becoming magnetic by Erika Cramer

Becoming magnetic

Erika Cramer

In a world where everyone is scrambling for attention, there are women who effortlessly stand out. They're totally comfortable in who they are. They don't hustle for approval or validation - they magnetise it. Their secret? It's an inner power, one that lives...

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Unbroken by Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Unbroken

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

The inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson. Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds - her mum's working-class Liverpool, and her dad's idyllic...

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Code source by Bill Gates

Code source

Bill Gates

Le re̹cit des de̹buts de l'un des entrepreneurs et philanthropes les plus influents et re̹volutionnaires de notre temps.Code source ne porte pas sur l'a̲ge d'or de Microsoft, ni sur la cre̹ation de la Fondation Gates, ni sur l'avenir de la technologie. Il...

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Prequel by Rachel Maddow

Prequel

Rachel Maddow

As Hitler's ascendancy began to make a Second World War inevitable, a clandestine network flooded the United States with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of its war effort and persuading Americans that their natural alliance was with the Axis. It...

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All in by Lucille Shackleton

All in

Lucille Shackleton

This inclusive, empowering guide is your go-to for navigating the intricacies of modern romance. Whether you're looking to rejuvenate an existing relationship or embark on a new journey towards meaningful connection, All In serves as your modern-day compass,...

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V13 by Emmanuel Carrère

V13

Emmanuel Carrère

A moving, hard-hitting account of the Paris attacks trial by France's leading non-fiction writer. On 13 November 2015, nine attackers wearing suicide bombs killed 130 people and left hundreds wounded at sites in and around Paris in the deadliest attack on...

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From Hamas to America by Mosab Hassan Yousef

From Hamas to America

Mosab Hassan Yousef

From Hamas to America is a gripping memoir that follows the son of Hamas founder, Mosab Hassan, as he breaks away from his culture's practice of terrorism to becoming a double-agent for Israel to finally fleeing to America and becoming a US citizen, and...

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Booster shots by Adam J. Ratner

Booster shots

Adam J. Ratner

A pediatrician and infectious disease specialist warns of the resurgence of measles, the antivaccine movement, and how we can prepare for the next pandemicEvery single child diagnosed with measles represents a system failure--an inexcusable unforced error. The...

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Engulfed by James Montague

Engulfed

James Montague

'Bravura on the ground reporting' David Goldblatt, award-winning author of The Ball is Round 'This is an important book' Simon Kuper, bestselling author of Soccernomics, Chums and Barça In 2034, Saudi Arabia will host the men's FIFA World Cup and mark the...

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Talking with psychopaths by Christopher Berry-Dee

Talking with psychopaths

Christopher Berry-Dee

In Talking With Psychopaths, bestselling author and criminologist Christopher Berry-Dee takes readers deep inside the dark minds of some of the most pitiless and dangerous people alive. Having spent years interviewing imprisoned criminals - including...

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