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The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition by Peter Hollins

The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition

Peter Hollins

Scientific Methods to accelerate your learning to save time, beat competition, and get from Point A to Point B at the speed of light. Learning is the key to bettering your circumstances and becoming the person you want to be. Skills, information, and abilities...

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One Garden Against the World by Kate Bradbury

One Garden Against the World

Kate Bradbury

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING FINALIST IN THE GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARDS Five years after writing her first nature memoir, The Bumblebee Flies Anyway , Kate Bradbury has a new...

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The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker

The Secret Painter

Joe Tucker

One of the crowd and yet one of a kind. The astonishing story of 'The Secret Lowry'. Joe Tucker's Uncle Eric was a beloved yet unconventional figure throughout his life. A shambolically dressed man who lived with his mother for almost eighty years, he appeared...

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Kawaii Crochet Garden by Melissa Bradley-Vatcher

Kawaii Crochet Garden

Melissa Bradley-Vatcher

Crochet a garden of kawaii happiness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns! Let Melissa Bradley-Vatcher of Yarn Blossom Boutique lead you down the garden path to discover a colorful world of crochet flowers, plants and garden creatures with...

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The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan

The Carpool Detectives

Chuck Hogan

The incredible true story of a group of moms who, united by a search for new purpose, attempt to solve a fifteen-year-old double murder. “A true crime mystery that reads like a novel . . . It can be easy to forget that the underlying case is based on real, not...

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Manifest Your True Essence by Estelle Bingham

Manifest Your True Essence

Estelle Bingham

‘This book will open your eyes, touch your heart and change your life forever. Within these pages, Estelle draws from her years of wisdom and experience to create a powerful framework for true healing.’ – Fearne Cotton Reclaim your power to heal, stay...

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The Land in Our Bones by Layla K. Feghali

The Land in Our Bones

Layla K. Feghali

*Instant USA Today Best Seller* A profound and searching exploration of the herbs and land-based medicines of Lebanon and Cana’an—a vital invitation to re-member our roots and deepen relationship with the lands where we live in diaspora Tying cultural survival...

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蛤蟆先生去看心理師 by 羅伯‧狄保德

蛤蟆先生去看心理師

羅伯‧狄保德

心理諮商創舉取材自英國童話《柳林中的風聲》完美結合心理學的經典之作授權10個語言版本,自1997年起長銷20多年 ──────── 只要我們的情緒真正獲得理解,就能有成長的機會...

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Life So Full of Promise by Ross McMullin

Life So Full of Promise

Ross McMullin

WINNER OF THE 2024 AGE BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE FOR NONFICTION Acclaimed historian and biographer Ross McMullin has again combined prodigious research and narrative flair in this sequel to Farewell, Dear People, the winner of multiple awards including the Prime...

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Cowpuppy by Gregory Berns

Cowpuppy

Gregory Berns

Gregory Berns is a leading neuroscientist who has extensively studied dogs and how they think. But when he and his wife buy a small farm in rural Georgia and populate it with a handful of cows, they can't imagine how their lives will be transformed. As he gets...

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Motherlike by Katherine Leyton

Motherlike

Katherine Leyton

As soon as Katherine Leyton discovered she was pregnant, a powerful reckoning began. Motherlike is both a feminist memoir of new motherhood as well as a rumination on womanhood. A book for anyone interested in an honest and revealing look at a process that is...

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The Master of Disguise by Antonio J. Mendez

The Master of Disguise

Antonio J. Mendez

The award-winning spy and author of the New York Times bestseller Argo recounts his service with the CIA during the Cold War. On the fiftieth anniversary of the CIA, Antonio J. Mendez was named one of the fifty all-time stars of the spy trade, and he was...

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The Most Good You Can Do by Peter Singer

The Most Good You Can Do

Peter Singer

An argument for putting sentiment aside and maximizing the practical impact of our donated dollars: “Powerful, provocative” (Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times ). Peter Singer’s books and ideas have been disturbing our complacency ever since the appearance...

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The Last Supper by Paul Elie

The Last Supper

Paul Elie

This enthralling group portrait brings to life a moment when popular culture became the site of religious strife—strife that set the stage for some of the most salient political and cultural clashes of our day. Circa 1980, tradition and authority are in the...

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Bones Worth Breaking by David Martinez

Bones Worth Breaking

David Martinez

Bones Worth Breaking is a portrait of the unbreakable bond between brothers and a reckoning with the global forces that shaped them. Nobody around David Martinez saw how quickly he was breaking apart except for his younger brother, Mike. They stood out in...

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101 Board Games to Try Before You Die (Of Boredom) by Jarrod Carmichael

101 Board Games to Try Before You Die (Of Boredom)

Jarrod Carmichael

Move Over, Monopoly! Find your new favorite board game with this incredible curated guide featuring the best releases from the 21st century. Whether you want to dive into board games as a new hobby, explore screen-free fun with friends, or simply host an...

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Open by Nate Klemp

Open

Nate Klemp

"This wise and deeply relevant book guides us in navigating the seductive trance of a growingly virtual world... and living with our full creativity, intelligence, and love." —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold A New York Times...

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Lost Wonders by Tom Lathan

Lost Wonders

Tom Lathan

Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth's sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years - a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What...

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The Swift Dark Tide by Katia Ariel

The Swift Dark Tide

Katia Ariel

What happens when, in the middle of a happy heterosexual marriage, a woman falls in love with another woman? The Swift Dark Tide is a story of selfhood and desire, of careful listening to an ungovernable heart. Part memoir, part love letter, The Swift Dark...

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Justice in Kelly Country by Lachlan Strahan

Justice in Kelly Country

Lachlan Strahan

**Shortlisted, 2023 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Australian History Prize** Part way through the Jerilderie Letter, Ned Kelly accused Senior Constable Anthony Strahan of threatening him: 'he would not ask me to stand he would shoot me first like a dog'....

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Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants by Matthew Inman

Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants

Matthew Inman

Matthew Inman’s first collection of The Oatmeal.com spent six weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and sold 200,000 copies. This pivotal and influential comic collection titled 5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth introduced Samurai...

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Mine's Bigger by David A. Kaplan

Mine's Bigger

David A. Kaplan

As the dominant venture capitalist of Silicon Valley, Tom Perkins had seemingly done it all—from amassing a billion-dollar fortune to getting himself convicted of manslaughter in France. But his ultimate dream was to create the biggest, fastest, riskiest,...

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Gods in Everyman by Jean Shinoda. Bolen

Gods in Everyman

Jean Shinoda. Bolen

In this challenging and enlightening companion volume to the bestselling Goddesses in Everywoman, Jean Shinoda Bolen turns her attention to the powerful inner patterns—or archetypes—that shape men's personalities, careers, and personal relationships. Viewing...

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I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler

I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen

Kate Strickler

10 simple mindset shifts to love the life you're already living · identifies and dismantles 10 lies about the so-called good life · small, real-world changes that add up to a new outlook on life · learn to live and mother in ways that work for you and your...

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Portrait of a Woman by Bridget Quinn

Portrait of a Woman

Bridget Quinn

Discover the story of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard—a long-ignored artist and feminist of eighteenth-century France—in this imaginative and illuminating biography from an award-winning writer. Born in Paris in 1749, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard rose from shopkeeper's...

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Tuft the World by Tiernan Alexander

Tuft the World

Tiernan Alexander

A visual how-to guide on the craft of tufting rugs, home decor, and more from the duo behind Tuft the World, the tufting company that has helped launch and educate a new generation of tufters. Tuft the World is an easy-to-follow and beautifully illustrated...

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The Cunning Folk's Book of Cottage Witchcraft by Danu Forest

The Cunning Folk's Book of Cottage Witchcraft

Danu Forest

Connect with the Spirits of Your Land Through 100+ Spells and Recipes Whether you live in a bustling city or a rural cottage, this book has a multitude of ways to embrace the power of your surroundings. Celtic wisewoman Danu Forest guides you on a journey of...

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Blind Spots by Marty Makary

Blind Spots

Marty Makary

An Instant New York Times Bestseller From Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary, the New York Times- bestselling author of The Price We Pa y - an eye-opening look at the medical groupthink that has led to public harm, and what you need to know about...

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Bligh by Anne Salmond

Bligh

Anne Salmond

In Bligh, the story of the most notorious of all Pacific explorers is told through a new lens as a significant episode in the history of the world, not simply of the West. Award-winning anthropologist Anne Salmond recounts the triumphs and disasters of William...

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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money - investing, personal finance, and business decisions - is typically taught as a math-based field, where...

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The Eyes of Gaza by Plestia Alaqad

The Eyes of Gaza

Plestia Alaqad

The Eyes of Gaza offers an intimate glimpse through the eyes of 22-year-old Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad, capturing the experience of living through the first 45 days of the 2023 genocide in Gaza. Formatted in the style of a series of diary extracts -...

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Fire Season by Philip Connors

Fire Season

Philip Connors

An unforgettable memoir of solitude, wilderness and wildfires. "I've watched deer and elk frolic in the meadow below me, and pine trees explode in a blue ball of smoke. If there's a better job anywhere on the planet, I'd like to know what it is." For nearly a...

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The Slow Road by Lachlan Poole

The Slow Road

Lachlan Poole

Your essential bible to van life in New Zealand Pack your bags and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Kirianna and Lachlan Poole have been avid van travellers since 2017, their family of five exploring Australia and New Zealand in their beloved Kombi...

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A Very French Affair by Maria Hoyle

A Very French Affair

Maria Hoyle

A transcontinental, romantic memoir in the vein of A Year in Provence and Eat, Pray, Love. What do you say when a man you've dated a handful of times asks you to go live with him in a mill by a river in France? The obvious answer is: 'Are you out of your...

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Galah by Annabelle Hickson

Galah

Annabelle Hickson

A stunning visual and written anthology celebrating life in regional Australia curated by Galah magazine founder, award-winning writer and editor Annabelle Hickson. It can be easy to assume nothing much happens beyond the city, if that's all you've known. But...

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Creepy Cute Drawing Class by Marcie Driessen

Creepy Cute Drawing Class

Marcie Driessen

Whether you're a budding artist or a drawing master, Creepy Cute Drawing Class makes drawing your favorite creatures of the night fun and easy.

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Soundtracks by Jon Acuff

Soundtracks

Jon Acuff

Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. In Soundtracks , New York Times...

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The Promised Party by Jennifer Clement

The Promised Party

Jennifer Clement

'Clement has lived a life like no other, and made of it a shimmering mosaic, a masterpiece, which is this book' Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less Growing up in 1970s Mexico City, Jennifer Clement lived next door to Frida Kahlo's house....

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No Bullsh*t Strategy by Alex M H. Smith

No Bullsh*t Strategy

Alex M H. Smith

Most strategy is, let's face it, bullsh*t. A bunch of fancy words which mean nothing at all. At best harmless and easy to ignore. At worst confusing and destructive. What if strategy could instead be clear, simple, bold, and even actually useful? That's what...

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50 Best Adventures on Earth by Richard Bangs

50 Best Adventures on Earth

Richard Bangs

From scaling untouched Himalayan peaks to navigating pristine Amazon rapids, 50 Best Adventures on Earth is your ultimate guide to the planet's most extraordinary experiences, handpicked by legendary explorer Richard Bangs Transform your travel dreams into...

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Alice in Cakeland by Alice Taylor

Alice in Cakeland

Alice Taylor

Welcome to Alice's cakeland—over 60 must-have recipes for cakes, desserts, biscuits, breads, brioche, crepes, donuts and many more tasty treats! All the classics are included, plus ways to refresh them with a twist here and there. They're all easy to make and...

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Dame Suzy D by Susan Devoy

Dame Suzy D

Susan Devoy

Kiwi icon Dame Susan Devoy tells her story as only she can. With frank honesty and heaps of humour and heart, Susan recalls going from world squash champion to mum of four to Race Relations Commissioner and Celebrity Treasure Island star. A four-time world...

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The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters by Ann Budd

The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

Ann Budd

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy...

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Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old by Suzy Giordano

Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old

Suzy Giordano

There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective “Limited-Crying Solution” that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night—and three...

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Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan by Richard Makin

Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan

Richard Makin

The ultimate guide to truly knockout plant-based cooking with recipes, tips and techniques from @schoolnightvegan Imagine a world with limitless vegan options ; a place where anything and everything can be made vegan. Mac 'n cheese? Proper English fry up?...

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Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman

Moral Ambition

Rutger Bregman

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE SUMMER 2025 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gives us hope, humour and guidance at a time when all are in short supply' TIMOTHY SNYDER 'The rare read that might actually help you become a better person' ADAM GRANT THE ANTIDOTE TO...

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Emotional Ignorance by Dean Burnett

Emotional Ignorance

Dean Burnett

Recommended by the New Scientist. 'Brilliant.' Stylist 'Thoughtful and thought-provoking - you need to read this book' Gina Rippon 'An affecting and illuminating book for anyone who has feelings, and who wants to know why.' Katie Mack Emotions can be a pain....

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Big Vegan Flavor by Nisha Vora

Big Vegan Flavor

Nisha Vora

The instant New York Times bestseller 2025 James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Named a Best Cookbook of 2024 by NPR, VegNews, and The Portland Press Herald A groundbreaking and comprehensive “vegan flavor bible”—with 150 must-make recipes—from the wildly...

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The Land Beyond by Leon McCarron

The Land Beyond

Leon McCarron

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS. There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it. From...

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Bob Ross' Happy Little Night Before Christmas by Bob Ross

Bob Ross' Happy Little Night Before Christmas

Bob Ross

2022 IPPY AWARDS SILVER MEDALIST - HOLIDAY "[A] breathtaking family treasure to page through, highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review An instant holiday classic. A happy little Christmas miracle. Even after more than 20 years after his death, pop culture...

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The Vagus-Immune Connection by J.P Errico

The Vagus-Immune Connection

J.P Errico

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

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Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion by Justine Tiu

Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion

Justine Tiu

Crochet 21+ adorable amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, as seen on Shark Tank! Crochet the Woobles way! Make the most adorable amigurumi including Pippa the Octopus, Sam the Sloth, and Cornelius the Bee–more than 20 patterns in all. Fall in love with...

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Williams Sonoma Pizza by Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma Pizza

Williams Sonoma

Learn to turn out perfect pizzas at home with this crowd-pleasing collection of fabulous pies that will rival your favorite pizzeria. With an array of recipes—from classics to seasonal specialties—that will appeal to all palates, this cookbook will become your...

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God, Family, Country by Craig Morgan

God, Family, Country

Craig Morgan

Country music icon, army veteran, father, outdoorsman—Craig Morgan shares all aspects of his life, revealing stories even his most avid fans don't know. Written with Jim DeFelice, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper In 1989, as US news...

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Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller

Actress of a Certain Age

Jeff Hiller

A humorous collection of autobiographical essays from comedian and Somebody Somewhere actor Jeff Hiller, who shares his journey from growing up "profoundly gay" in 1980s Texas to his experiences as an inept social worker and how he clawed, scraped, and brawled...

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The Hypochondriac's Guide to Life. and Death. by Gene Weingarten

The Hypochondriac's Guide to Life. and Death.

Gene Weingarten

When every hiccup sounds like the call of doom, each stomach pang hints at incipient cancer, and a headache means it's time to firm up your last will and testament, The Hypochondriac's Guide to Life. And Death. provides just the relief you need. Gene...

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I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally

I Regret Almost Everything

Keith McNally

The entertaining, irreverent, and surprisingly moving memoir by the visionary restaurateur behind such iconic New York institutions as Balthazar and Pastis. A memoir by the legendary proprietor of Balthazar, Pastis, Minetta Tavern, and Morandi, taking us from...

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Make Yourself Unforgettable by Dale Carnegie. Training

Make Yourself Unforgettable

Dale Carnegie. Training

There's nothing more critical to your success than your ability to stand out as a uniquely qualified, valuable, appealing individual — someone whom other people really want to work with, work for, know, and help. Make Yourself Unforgettable takes an in-depth...

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Who Owns the Moon? by A. C. Grayling

Who Owns the Moon?

A. C. Grayling

As the world's superpowers and corporations jostle for control in space, A. C. Grayling asks: who really owns our planet? 'Grayling brings satisfying order to daunting subjects.' STEVEN PINKER Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for...

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The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible by Mary E. DeMuth

The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible

Mary E. DeMuth

Understanding Isn't Overrated. Ask any woman—most of us know what it's like to be misheard, mischaracterized, or misrepresented by family, friends, or strangers. Few of us feel deeply known and understood all the time. Worse, many of us have endured long,...

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Dirty Kitchen by Jill Damatac

Dirty Kitchen

Jill Damatac

In the style of Crying in H Mart and Minor Feelings , filmmaker Jill Damatac blends memoir, food writing, and colonial history as she cooks her way through recipes from her native-born Philippines and shares stories of her undocumented family in America. Jill...

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Superagency by Reid Hoffman

Superagency

Reid Hoffman

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider's perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. "An essential...

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We Might Just Make It After All by Elyce Arons

We Might Just Make It After All

Elyce Arons

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and with whom she cofounded t he multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New...

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Hine Toa by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku

Hine Toa

Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku

An incredible memoir by a trailblazing voice in women's, queer and Maori liberation movements ***Winner of the general non-fiction award at the the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2025*** 'Remarkable. At once heartbreaking and triumphant' Patricia Grace In the...

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One Day at a Time by Jordan Ablett

One Day at a Time

Jordan Ablett

A treasured son. A rare condition. A memoir of loss and joy and everything in between. My mind is racing. I'm trying to make sense of what the doctors have told us, to understand what life is going to look like now, for Levi and for us. We need to tell our...

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Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur

Briefly Perfectly Human

Alua Arthur

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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Open Wide by benny blanco

Open Wide

benny blanco

* INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The debut cookbook from benny blanco—pop music super-producer, artist, actor on FXX's Dave, and consummate food freak—teaches you everything you need to know about cooking, enjoying life, and throwing the greatest dinner...

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The Golden Hour by Matthew Specktor

The Golden Hour

Matthew Specktor

A personal and cultural exploration of the struggles between art and business at the heart of modern Hollywood, through the eyes of the talent that shaped it Matthew Specktor grew up in the film industry: the son of legendary CAA superagent Fred Specktor, his...

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Uptown Girl by Christie Brinkley

Uptown Girl

Christie Brinkley

"A thoroughly engaging glimpse into a colorful life well lived." –Kirkus Reviews "A bighearted new memoir . . . Uptown Girl tells the story of a glamorous, resilient, and beloved All-American icon."—Woman's World Magazine In 1974, a twenty-year-old Christie...

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1971 by Boria Majumdar

1971

Boria Majumdar

1971 was the year that changed Indian cricket forever. Accustomed to seeing a talented but erratic Indian team go from one defeat to another, a stunned cricketing world watched in astonishment as India first beat the West Indies in a Test series on their home...

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Under the Influence by Malini Agarwal

Under the Influence

Malini Agarwal

Founder of MissMalini Have you ever been trolled on social media? Received comments that have upset you? Ever been body-shamed? Founder of the popular lifestyle blog MissMalini, Malini Aggarwal has experienced the Internet at its best and worst. As a...

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The Art Spy by Michelle Young

The Art Spy

Michelle Young

* Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer 2025 * Bookbub Best Non-Fiction Release of the Season * MSNBC/Afar Magazine 10 Best Books for the Summer Traveler * Newsday's Top Must-Read Book for Summer * Christian Science Monitor Best Book of May 2025 * Longlisted...

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How to Train Your Human by Babas

How to Train Your Human

Babas

Discover the best-kept secrets of how your cat chooses you, loves you, and subtly trains you to fulfill its every wish in this charming and irresistible guide, written from the perspective of one witty kitty AN INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON, PUBLISHED IN FOURTEEN...

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The Future-Proof Career by Isabel Berwick

The Future-Proof Career

Isabel Berwick

Will AI replace us? Is my toxic boss an actual narcissist? Are full stops in emails a sign of hostility? How do I manage intergenerational tension and not get cancelled? 'Motivational and inspiring... the one book you need to plan your next move' – Viv Groskop...

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Veganistan by Sally Butcher

Veganistan

Sally Butcher

Veganistan is a brand new volume from Sally Butcher following the silk trail started by Veggiestan and Persepolis. After the success of bestseller Veggiestan, Sally Butcher continues her gastronomic journey along the Silk Road with Veganistan. In response to...

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Proto by Laura Spinney

Proto

Laura Spinney

*A FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN AND TLS BOOK OF THE SUMMER* 'The fascinating story of ancient words ... new revelations await' The Guardian 'A magisterial feat' New Scientist ________________________________ One ancient language transformed our world. This is its...

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Rich AF by Vivian Tu

Rich AF

Vivian Tu

From TikTok star and Your (favourite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu, the definitive book on personal finance for a new generation Building on the lessons she learned on Wall Street about money and the markets, Vivian Tu now offers her best personal finance tips and...

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Glutton by Ed Gamble

Glutton

Ed Gamble

'This book made me laugh and then order an unholy amount of takeaway.' GREG DAVIES 'One of my favourite comics has now written an annoyingly great book.' ROMESH RANGANATHAN 'Full of belly laughs and full bellies, this book is warm, honest and wonderfully...

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Not the End of the World by Hannah Ritchie

Not the End of the World

Hannah Ritchie

This book will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems – and show how together we can solve them. ** THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER ** 'Truly essential' MARGARET ATWOOD 'Inspiring' DAVID WALLACE-WELLS 'Shines with positivity' RUTGER...

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I'm Rich, You're Poor by Shabaz Ali

I'm Rich, You're Poor

Shabaz Ali

The world is full of books about how to be rich. This is not one of them. Today, many of us are feeling the pinch - and being bombarded with portrayals of social media 'perfection' is making that pinch feel more like a punch. We may know that social media -...

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Creating Effective Spaces by Natasha Swingler

Creating Effective Spaces

Natasha Swingler

An effective space is one that works for you, liberating you to live the life you want. Natasha takes you around the home and shares her hacks from the kitchen to the bedroom via the bathroom and entranceway. Never again will you need to step over your...

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2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere by Storm Dunlop

2024 Guide to the Night Sky Southern Hemisphere

Storm Dunlop

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January–December 2024. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern...

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Easy Wins by Anna Jones

Easy Wins

Anna Jones

#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BOOK OF THE YEAR for THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES & GUARDIAN SHORTLISTED for WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Clever, delicious, heartfelt and wholesome – Anna gets it right again' JAMIE OLIVER A brand new and essential book from...

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Goodbye, Perfect by Homaira Kabir MAPPCP

Goodbye, Perfect

Homaira Kabir MAPPCP

For fans of Brene Brown and lovers of inspiring self-help titles, Goodbye, Perfect is a must-read leadership and personal development book for women who have fallen into the toxic traps of perfectionism, approval seeking and endless doing. It speaks to the...

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You Are Cosmic Code by Kaitlyn Kaerhart

You Are Cosmic Code

Kaitlyn Kaerhart

'Kaitlyn is leading a revolution by showing us the magic of numbers.' Vex King 'A powerful book' Shaman Durek 'Kaitlyn's work is both refreshing and uplifting for modern-day women.' Emma Mumford Your fate isn't written in the stars, it's in your cosmic code......

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Alien Earths by Lisa Kaltenegger

Alien Earths

Lisa Kaltenegger

'Lisa Kaltenegger offers first-hand access to her expertise on the search for planets in the universe, and the life they may contain. Along the way, Lisa's breezy narrative style invites you to experience with her the challenges and joys of being a scientist...

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The Britannias by Alice Albinia

The Britannias

Alice Albinia

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A dazzlingly brilliant book' Hannah Dawson 'Fascinating, often exhilarating ... Albinia is an intrepid, imaginative guide ' TLS The Britannias tells the story of Britain's islands and how they are...

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The Construction of Social Reality by John Searle

The Construction of Social Reality

John Searle

In this fascinating, provocative account, eminent philosopher John Searle shows how our everyday actions and cultural knowledge are of a metaphysical complexity that is truely staggering. He explores the charecter of the structures of our daily work that exist...

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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Al Sweigart

The bestselling introduction to Python programming, revised to include the latest Python features, improved explanations, and new chapters about databases and sound files. If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you...

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Things Become Other Things by Craig Mod

Things Become Other Things

Craig Mod

A transformative 300-mile walk along Japan’s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages inspires a heartrending remembrance of a long-lost friend, documented in poignant, imaginative prose and remarkable photography. “An epic, exquisitely...

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The Oxford Illustrated History of the Renaissance by Gordon Campbell

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Renaissance

Gordon Campbell

The Renaissance is one of the most celebrated periods in European history. But when did it begin? When did it end? And what did it include? Traditionally regarded as a revival of classical art and learning, centred upon fifteenth-century Italy, views of the...

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Immodest Acts by Judith C. Brown

Immodest Acts

Judith C. Brown

The discovery of the fascinating and richly documented story of Sister Benedetta Carlini, Abbess of the Convent of the Mother of God, by Judith C. Brown was an event of major historical importance. Not only is the story revealed in Immodest Acts that of the...

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How to Breathe While Suffocating by Bruce W. Brackett

How to Breathe While Suffocating

Bruce W. Brackett

Let go of negativity, rediscover your inherent worth, and unlock your true potential How To Breathe While Suffocating is your antidote to the all-too-common tendency to surrender, giving up on your life's ambitions. You don't have to give up! For anyone who...

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Paris Undercover by Matthew Goodman

Paris Undercover

Matthew Goodman

Two women in Nazi-occupied Paris created a daring escape line that rescued dozens of Allied servicemen. With one still in a German prison camp, the other wrote a book about it—a memoir built on fabrications. Now the bestselling author of Eighty Days shares...

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Who by Geoff Smart

Who

Geoff Smart

In this instant New York Times Bestseller, Geoff Smart and Randy Street provide a simple, practical, and effective solution to what The Economist calls “the single biggest problem in business today”: unsuccessful hiring. The average hiring mistake costs a...

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The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs by Riley Black

The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs

Riley Black

A highlight-reel history of the dinosaurs, told like never before—bringing their world to vivid life in a paleontological detective story The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs tells the 230-million-year epic of these staggeringly fascinating prehistoric...

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Wild New World by Dan Flores

Wild New World

Dan Flores

Winner of the 2023 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award Winner of the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature Shortlisted for the 2023 Phi Beta Kappa Society Ralph Waldo Emerson Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2022 A...

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Indian Kitchens by Roopa Gulati

Indian Kitchens

Roopa Gulati

'A book that perfectly captures the vibrancy and deliciousness of Indian food. Wonderful.' – Gary Lineker 'The recipes are pure gold.' – Diana Henry ' Roopa's masterpiece – I want to make and eat every single thing in it.' – Bee Wilson In this joyful new book,...

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Bad Archive by Flora Feltham

Bad Archive

Flora Feltham

Bold, beautiful and constantly surprising essays about life, loss, joy and the fabric of memory. In this deftly woven work Flora Feltham explores the corners where her memories are stashed: the archive vault, her mother' s house, a marriage counsellor' s...

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A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett

A Brief History of Intelligence

Max Bennett

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain's...

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