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The sexual life of flowers  by Simon Klein

The sexual life of flowers

Simon Klein

"We are surrounded by extraordinary partnerships between plants and the birds, bees and other insects that pollinate them. In The Sexual Life of Flowers, botanist Simon Klein leads a beguiling and fascinating tour of the courtship between fifty flowers and the...

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Wildlife anatomy  by Julia Rothman

Wildlife anatomy

Julia Rothman

"In Wildlife Anatomy, the latest entry in Julia Rothman's series of Anatomy books, Rothman captures the excitement and distinctive attributes of wild animals around the world. The book is packed with hundreds of her charming, original illustrations, detailing...

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Somehow  by Anne Lamott

Somehow

Anne Lamott

""Love is our only hope," Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. "It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to safety, no matter how bleak the future looks." In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, Lamott...

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Sketching from the imagination

Sketching from the imagination

"In this book, 50 talented traditional and digital artists have been chosen to share their sketchbook works. Ranging from Hollywood film concept designers to talented students, each artist is handpicked from a vibrant international online art community. From...

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Sketching from the imagination

Sketching from the imagination

"This book explores how fifty artists use lines to create images from ideas. It contains both fully formed drawings and design sketches of a hugely diverse spectrum of art: from children's illustrations and comics to fantasy designs, surrealism and...

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Ocean anatomy  by Julia Rothman

Ocean anatomy

Julia Rothman

"Julia Rothman, acclaimed illustrator and creator of the best-selling Anatomy series, explores the world beneath the waves in Ocean Anatomy, with illustrations and examinations of everything from tides and currents to fish, sharks, seaweeds, coral reefs,...

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Farm anatomy  by Julia Rothman

Farm anatomy

Julia Rothman

"Talk the talk of the country with Julia Rothman's entertaining and informative visual tour of life on the farm. Her drawings, diagrams, step-by-step sequences, and dissections reveal everything from the parts of a milking machine and the anatomy of a pig to...

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The age of magical overthinking  by Amanda Montell

The age of magical overthinking

Amanda Montell

"Utilizing her linguistic insights and sociological explorations, the best-selling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult delves into the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, including "magical thinking," offering a prevailing...

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3-D magic! Simple blocks, striking quilts  by Marci L. Baker

3-D magic! Simple blocks, striking quilts

Marci L. Baker

"Marci Baker and Sara Nephew teach quilters about the amazing ability of using flat fabric and transforming it into cubes, holes, and a 3-D landscape of the imagination. Included inside are seven quilt projects and 13 3-D blocks with instructions that allow...

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Between silk and cyanide  by Leo Marks

Between silk and cyanide

Leo Marks

"In 1942, with a black-market chicken tucked under his arm by his mother, Leo Marks left his father's famous bookshop, 84 Charing Cross Road, and went off to fight the war. He was twenty-two. Soon recognized as a cryptographer of genius, he became head of...

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Box of birds  by Stephen Stowers

Box of birds

Stephen Stowers

In this fascinating memoir, cardiologist Stephen Stowers eloquently captures the various changes that he has lived through over a lifetime spent as a caring and ethical medical professional. With sadness, he watched as a profession he loved became more and...

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The goddess resolution  by Kate Osborne

The goddess resolution

Kate Osborne

"Featuring mantras, exercises, and rituals, The Goddess Resolution shows you how to triumph over any negative influence in your life with the help of powerful goddesses from around the world. You'll be introduced to Eingana, Lilith, Pandora, Sedna, Hekate,...

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Rebel rising  by Rebel Wilson

Rebel rising

Rebel Wilson

"For decades, Rebel Wilson had single-mindedly focused on her career, making a name for herself through her iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn't It Romantic. Now, she's ready to chronicle the emotional and physical lessons she learned, as well...

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Houseplants & succulents  by Steven A. Frowine

Houseplants & succulents

Steven A. Frowine

"Become the best plant parent you can be...Houseplant hysteria is here to stay. For new and seasoned plant owners alike, Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies is the ideal resource on plant care, growing cycles, unique plant varieties, and all the essentials...

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Barbie  by Margot Robbie

Barbie

Margot Robbie

"For the press tour following the record-breaking release of Greta Gerwig's award-winning, acclaimed Barbie movie, producer and star Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal immersed themselves in some of Barbie's most iconic outfits and curated vintage...

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Bulimia  by Selina Elison

Bulimia

Selina Elison

"Supporting your child through recovery will be the hardest thing you ever do. But with compassion, for yourself as well as your loved one, you can enhance their chances for successful healing, and build a stronger bond than ever. Selina Elison and her...

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Sailing Marmax  by Debbie Aldred

Sailing Marmax

Debbie Aldred

"Have You Ever Dreamed of Sailing the World? Have you ever dreamed of sailing the world? Perhaps the thought scares the hell out of you! Sail on a breathtaking ocean adventure without leaving your seat! Enjoy a story of an epic ocean voyage and get inspired to...

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Jumper  by Iris Matthews

Jumper

Iris Matthews

"Iris Matthews was born in the UK a week prior to the start of WW2. She has lived in Japan, Australia but mainly in New Zealand. She has by turns been a schoolteacher, a 'pro' actor and a painter/potter. Iris began life as a 'he' and in November 1991, properly...

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Rick Steves best of England  by Rick Steves

Rick Steves best of England

Rick Steves

"Learn how much time to spend in each place, how to travel smoothly between them, and which side trips are worth adding. Focus on the top sights, explore the most characteristic neighborhoods, dine on the best local cuisine, and stay in good-value hotels. Use...

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Moon grand European journeys  by Lucas (Travel writer) Peters

Moon grand European journeys

Lucas (Travel writer) Peters

"Strategic lists and itineraries for every type of journey: Choose from the best cities, road trips, rail excursions, outdoor adventures, and more, with ideas for first-timers, solo travelers, and families. Can't-miss stops throughout Europe: Hike the craggy...

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Forager  by Michelle Dowd

Forager

Michelle Dowd

"Michelle Dowd grew up on a mountain in the Angeles National Forest, born into an ultra-religious cult--the Field, as members called it--run by her grandfather, who believed that his chosen followers must prepare themselves to survive doomsday. Bound by the...

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The little book of remedies  by Leila Lees

The little book of remedies

Leila Lees

''The Little Book of Remedies is an Illustrated handbook to accompany the Lasavia vibrational remedy range. This book covers the fundamentals of how to use vibrational remedies and the ideas behind them. It includes a commentary on each of Lasavia's...

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You're not the problem  by Helen Villiers

You're not the problem

Helen Villiers

"This book will show you what a narcissist looks like and how their emotional abuse impacts the lives and relationships of their families. Many emotionally abusive behaviours from parent to child have become socially acceptable; because they're so prolific,...

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Slovenia  by Virginia DiGaetano

Slovenia

Virginia DiGaetano

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Slovenia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from touring the Vipava Valley, one of Europe's top regions for wine lovers, to visiting the...

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Western Balkans  by Mark (Travel writer) Baker

Western Balkans

Mark (Travel writer) Baker

"Lonely Planet's Western Balkans is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the countries have to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Glimpse breathtaking views of Dubrovnik: grab coffee in Budva's Old...

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Argentina  by Isabel Albiston

Argentina

Isabel Albiston

"Lonely Planet's Argentina is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at Iguazu Falls, hike through Patagonia, and immerse yourself in the...

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Provence & the Côte d'Azur  by Chrissie McClatchie

Provence & the Côte d'Azur

Chrissie McClatchie

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Provence & the Côte d'Azur. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sipping delicious red wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape to searching for...

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Best day walks France  by Ashley Parsons

Best day walks France

Ashley Parsons

"Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks France is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Hike the Alps and the Pyrenees and...

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Germany  by Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Germany

Andrea Schulte-Peevers

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Germany. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from living out your fairy-tale fantasies at Schloss Neuschwanstein to frolicking around...

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France  by Nicola Williams

France

Nicola Williams

"Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from people-watching in one of Bordeaux's atmospheric cafe-filled squares to cycling through one of the world's most famous vineyards in La Voie des Vignes, and paragliding over Lake Annecy"--Publisher's...

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Sew lingerie  by Maddie Kulig

Sew lingerie

Maddie Kulig

"In Sew Lingerie, learn the foundations of DIY lingerie, swimwear, and activewear--from the history of lingerie, types of styles, and different fabrics and elastics, to determining your size and making your own garments. Transform your top drawer with...

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The propagation handbook  by Hilton Carter

The propagation handbook

Hilton Carter

"Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary...

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Three births  by K. Patrick

Three births

K. Patrick

"An extraordinary and playful debut collection by one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists, exploring the joy and fluidity of queer love. An extraordinary and playful debut collection by one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists, exploring the joy...

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Tacos  by Felipe Fuentes Cruz

Tacos

Felipe Fuentes Cruz

"More than 60 authentic and modern recipes for tacos, the beating heart of Mexican street food! From simple supermarket kits to high-end restaurant revamps, a whole spectrum of taco offerings now exists for your pleasure. These small but mighty Mexican staples...

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Insurrection  by John R. Short

Insurrection

John R. Short

"Insurrection offers a profound and incisive analysis of the underlying factors that culminated in the assault on Washington's Capitol on that fateful day in January 2021. Going far beyond journalistic accounts, this book delves into structural trends within...

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DIY thrift flip  by April Yang

DIY thrift flip

April Yang

"DIY Thrift Flip teaches how to shop and sew sustainably by providing how-tos for finding, upcycling, and customizing secondhand clothing with basic sewing instructions"--Publisher's description.

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Christian atheism  by Slavoj Žižek

Christian atheism

Slavoj Žižek

"If we want to be true atheists, do we have to begin with a religious edifice and undermine it from within? Slavoj Žižek has long been a commentator on, and critic of, Christian theology. His preoccupation with Badiou's concept of 'the event' alongside the...

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I'll just be five more minutes  by Emily Farris

I'll just be five more minutes

Emily Farris

"Despite being a published writer with a family, a gaggle of internet fans, and (most shockingly) a mortgage, Emily Farris could never get her sh*t together. To her, being bad at staying organized was just one of her many character flaws-that is, until she was...

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The mind-gut connection  by Emeran A. Mayer

The mind-gut connection

Emeran A. Mayer

"Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome, a practical guide in the tradition of Wheat Belly and Grain Brain that conclusively demonstrates the inextricable, biological link between mind and body. We have all...

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Projects in leather  by Tony Laier

Projects in leather

Tony Laier

""Learn leather crafting techniques, how to set up a workspace, installing hardware, transferring patterns, preparing your leather, and over 20 step-by-step leather projects""--Publisher's description.

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The natural facelift  by Sophie Perry

The natural facelift

Sophie Perry

"Give yourself the gift of an all-natural facelift from the comfort of your own home. Using a combination of facial exercise, yoga and massage, you can achieve a brighter complexion, improve your skin tone, define your features, plump your cheeks, depuff your...

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Assuming boycott

Assuming boycott

"Boycott and divestment are essential tools for activists around the globe. Today's organizers target museums, universities, corporations, and governments to curtail unethical sources of profit, discriminatory practices, or human rights violations. They...

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Our little farm  by Peter Wohlleben

Our little farm

Peter Wohlleben

"Peter and Miriam moved from the city to a remote forest lodge in the early nineties. Amidst juggling careers and raising a young family, they learned how to plant and rotate crops, harvest and preserve nature's bounty, and tend to the unique needs of their...

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Cocaine cowboys  by Nicola Tallant

Cocaine cowboys

Nicola Tallant

"Ireland's top crime journalist traces the flood of cocaine into Ireland and those behind its unprecedented growth. From the first smugglers and their adventures on the high seas to the modern-day Instagram-loving gangsters, COCAINE COWBOYS weaves an intricate...

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Black liturgies  by Cole Arthur Riley

Black liturgies

Cole Arthur Riley

"A stunning, all-new collection of prayers, poetry, and spiritual practice centering the Black interior world, from the New York Times bestselling author of This Here Flesh and creator of Black Liturgies. In the summer of 2020, Cole Arthur Riley was desperate...

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Track record  by the Poet George

Track record

the Poet George

"The ground-breaking memoir by acclaimed rapper and podcast host, George the Poet. Born to Ugandan parents on the St Raphael's Estate in Neasden, north-west London, George has always been an ambitious storyteller. Influenced by his hometown, George started...

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The fight for life  by John Dixon

The fight for life

John Dixon

"This work looks at the development of the medical services immediately prior to the Great War and its involvement in the failed Gallipoli Campaign of 1915. The medical services were crucial to the whole operation but the planning for their involvement was...

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You could make this place beautiful  by Maggie Smith

You could make this place beautiful

Maggie Smith

"Life, like a poem, is a series of choices." In her memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, poet Maggie Smith explores the disintegration of her marriage and her renewed commitment to herself in lyrical vignettes that shine, hard and clear as jewels. The...

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Imperfect  by Julie (Quilter) Burton

Imperfect

Julie (Quilter) Burton

"While improv quilting involves starting a quilt without a pattern, it is a skill and a technique. In modern quilting, every quilter approaches improv with their own style and method, keeping the foundations of traditional quilting in mind. In 'Imperfect:...

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The alternative  by Nick (Writer on economics) Romeo

The alternative

Nick (Writer on economics) Romeo

"Confronted by the terrifying trends of the early twenty-first century - widening inequality, environmental destruction, and the immiseration of millions of workers around the world - many economists and business leaders still preach dogmas that lack evidence...

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Cute hand lettering  by Cindy Guentert-Baldo

Cute hand lettering

Cindy Guentert-Baldo

"A fun book packed full of ideas and practical advice for cute hand lettering. This fun book from lettering guru Cindy Guentert-Baldo is packed full of inspiration for cute hand lettering. There are easy-to-follow instructions, practice pages and a huge range...

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Leadership team alignment  by Frédéric Godart

Leadership team alignment

Frédéric Godart

"Leadership Team Alignment provides evidence-based strategy and solutions from two authors who bring a wealth of practical experience buttressed by an in-depth knowledge of the most recent leadership team research. This work is based on over eight hundred...

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Ocean of dharma  by Chögyam Trungpa

Ocean of dharma

Chögyam Trungpa

"Here is an inspiring collection of short teachings from the writings of the renowned Tibetan meditation master Ch gyam Trungpa. Pithy and immediate, these teachings can be contemplated and practiced every day-or any day-of the year. Drawn from a wide variety...

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The herbal apothecary  by Christine (Apothecary) Iverson

The herbal apothecary

Christine (Apothecary) Iverson

"From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary, The Garden Apothecary and The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager's Handbook. Learn the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with herbs and spices to...

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Draw 30 animals in easy steps  by Polly Pinder

Draw 30 animals in easy steps

Polly Pinder

"Draw 30 amazing animals in just 8 easy stages -- or fewer! A marvelous menagerie of birds and beasts, from waddling penguins and elegant flamingos to cuddly kittens and adorable dogs; from keen kangaroos to cantering chestnut ponies. Ideal for budding artist...

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Hidden traps of the internet  by Judy L. Mohr

Hidden traps of the internet

Judy L. Mohr

"Building an online platform is an overwhelming and daunting task, with many pitfalls and horror stories surrounding the internet. It's not surprising that many writers shy away from online activities, putting that online presence into the do-it-later...

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The power of others  by Michael Shaw Bond

The power of others

Michael Shaw Bond

"Teenage cliques, jihadist cells, army units, polar expeditions, and football hooligans - on the face of it, each of these groups might seem exceptional, but the forces that bind and drive them can affect us all. In recent decades, psychologists have uncovered...

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New Hampshire  by Robert Frost

New Hampshire

Robert Frost

"Robert Frost won the first of his four Pulitzer Prizes for this collection, New Hampshire, published in 1923. It contains some of his most enduring and best-loved poems, including "Nothing Gold Can Stay," "Fire and Ice," "The Need of Being Versed in Country...

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A royal duty  by Paul Burrell

A royal duty

Paul Burrell

"A former butler for Princess Diana who became her trusted confidant recalls his ten years of service to the princess, separating the truth from the myths of her life to offer his insights into her years as a member of the royal family"--Publisher's...

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Rewild your mind  by Nick Goldsmith

Rewild your mind

Nick Goldsmith

"ReWild Your Mind shows you how to connect with nature to be happier, healthier and more at peace with the world around you. Packed with wilderness skills and traditional crafts - from fixing a hammock in the woods and foraging for hedgerow medicine to finding...

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Takeover  by Timothy W. Ryback

Takeover

Timothy W. Ryback

"From the internationally acclaimed author of Hitler's Private Library, a dramatic recounting of the six critical months before Adolf Hitler seized power, when the Nazi leader teetered between triumph and ruin In the summer of 1932, the Weimar Republic was on...

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Best walks of the Flinders Ranges  by Julie (Writer on walking) Mundy

Best walks of the Flinders Ranges

Julie (Writer on walking) Mundy

"Best Walks of the Flinders Ranges includes 30 walks in this much-loved region, wellknown as a walker’s paradise. Each walk specifies the distance, the total ascent and descent (if appropriate), the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an...

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My scrapbook journal  by Alina Fischer

My scrapbook journal

Alina Fischer

"A beautiful and practical craft book by scrapbook journaling TikToker Flinasday, aka Alina Fischer, including Flinasday's most popular pages and her top tips on how to achieve effects. Indulge your artistic side, explore your imagination and record your...

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Shadows of science  by Kendrick Frazier

Shadows of science

Kendrick Frazier

"In this enlightening and entertaining book, author and Skeptical Inquirer editor Kendrick Frazier takes readers on a journey to the contentious boundary zone between science and its antagonists: pseudoscience (pretend science) and anti-science (open hostility...

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The case for nature  by Siddarth Shrikanth

The case for nature

Siddarth Shrikanth

"The climate movement has gathered some pace but what about the other, inextricably linked crisis in biodiversity? A radically hopeful manifesto,The Case for Naturesets out with clarity how we can use groundbreaking natural capital frameworks - ways of valuing...

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Investing psychology secrets  by Louise Bedford

Investing psychology secrets

Louise Bedford

"Traders and investors who do well in the markets have a unique combination of endurance and resilience that doesn't come naturally to most people. Louise Bedford, a leading expert in behavioural finance, shares evidence-based strategies for developing your...

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Elsewhere  by Gunnar Garfors

Elsewhere

Gunnar Garfors

"How is it to be a tourist in Yemen, Turkmenistan, Nauru or Mauritania? Globetrotter Gunnar Garfors has been to all the 198 countries of the world - twice. On his journeys he is driven by curiosity and has met people from many different cultures and societies....

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The nature of life and death  by Patricia E. J. Wiltshire

The nature of life and death

Patricia E. J. Wiltshire

"From mud tracks on a quiet country road to dirt specks on the soles of walking boots, forensic ecologist Patricia Wiltshire uses her decades of scientific expertise to find often-overlooked clues left behind by criminal activity. She detects evidence and...

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There's always this year  by Hanif Abdurraqib

There's always this year

Hanif Abdurraqib

"While Hanif Abdurraqib is an acclaimed author, a gifted poet, and one of our culture's most insightful music critics, he is most of all, at heart, an Ohioan. Growing up in Columbus in the '90s, Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball, one in which...

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The future built by women  by Brooke Markevicius

The future built by women

Brooke Markevicius

"In The Future Built by Women, Startup Product Leader of Riveter and inspiring keynote speaker, Brooke Markevicius, delivers a compelling guide to entrepreneurship for women. With a particular focus on the technology sector, the author shares her fascinating...

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Pocket Rome  by Rick Steves

Pocket Rome

Rick Steves

"Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Rome"--Publisher's description.

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Madrid  by Mary-Ann Gallagher

Madrid

Mary-Ann Gallagher

"Manicured parks and historic plazas. Tapas tasting in traditional tabernas. Relaxing afternoons in Madrid's glittering galleries. There are so many reasons to visit Madrid. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect...

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Top 10 Athens  by Amber Charmei

Top 10 Athens

Amber Charmei

"The perfect guidebook companion while out and about, with lists of 10 cutting straight to the best of your destination. Make the most of your trip to Athens with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best...

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The art of longevity  by Rodrigo Perez

The art of longevity

Rodrigo Perez

"There is often a disconnect between the raw spirit of our younger selves - when energy and enthusiasm were inexhaustible and our bodies rarely let us down - and the limitations and demands we increasingly face over time. Our vitality can fade as we stress...

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The light of Asia  by Christopher Harding

The light of Asia

Christopher Harding

"From the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires...

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Earth

Earth

"A fully updated edition of this beautifully illustrated, encyclopedic guide to planet Earth. Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia both celebrates our planet and explains the...

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Top 10 Seattle  by Chelsea Booker

Top 10 Seattle

Chelsea Booker

"Make the most of your trip to Seattle with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Seattle has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and...

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Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island  by Jacqueline Salomé

Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island

Jacqueline Salomé

"Make the most of your trip to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that the region has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the...

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Italian Riviera  by Fabrizio Ardito

Italian Riviera

Fabrizio Ardito

"Get closer to the Italian Riviera with DK Eyewitness. A glorious hike through the villages of the Cinque Terre. A spot of shopping in the boutiques of Portofino. A day of delicious food in Genoa. With so much to see and do, the Italian Riviera is a...

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The world and us  by Roberto Mangabeira Unger

The world and us

Roberto Mangabeira Unger

"Roberto Mangabeira Unger sets out to reinvent philosophy. His central theme is our transcendence-everything in our existence points beyond itself-and its relation to our finitude: everything that surrounds us, and we ourselves, are flawed and ephemeral. He...

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Towers of ivory and steel  by Maya Wind

Towers of ivory and steel

Maya Wind

"Israeli universities have long enjoyed a reputation as liberal bastions of freedom and democracy. Drawing on extensive research and making Hebrew sources accessible to the international community, Maya Wind shatters this myth and documents how Israeli...

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Sweet home macramé  by Casey Alberti

Sweet home macramé

Casey Alberti

"Learn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects. Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame features step-by-step instructions for...

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Spiderweb capitalism  by Kimberly Kay Hoang

Spiderweb capitalism

Kimberly Kay Hoang

"In 2015, an anonymous source leaked the so-called Panama Papers, 11.5 million documents detailing financial and attorney-client information and connecting over 140 ultra-wealthy individuals across 50 countries to offshore companies in 21 tax havens....

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A short history of trans misogyny  by Jules Gill-Peterson

A short history of trans misogyny

Jules Gill-Peterson

"There is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems never to be answered: why does it happen? If men are not inherently evil and trans women do not intrinsically invite...

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The road to freedom  by Joseph E. Stiglitz

The road to freedom

Joseph E. Stiglitz

"We are a nation born from the conviction that people must be free. But since the middle of the last century, that idea has been co-opted. Forces on the political Right have justified exploitation by cloaking it in the rhetoric of freedom, leading to...

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The problem with change  by Ashley Goodall

The problem with change

Ashley Goodall

"Why is constant change bad for business? Because it's bad for human performance." For decades, "disruption" and "change" have been seen as essential to business growth and success. In this provocative and incisive book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues...

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The mountains are high  by Alec Ash

The mountains are high

Alec Ash

"What is it like to radically change your life? Writer Alec Ash meets the Chinese who are doing just this, 'reverse migrating' from the cities to the remote countryside of southwest China - and joins them himself, in an extraordinary and inspiring journey of...

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Misarana  by Eddie Scott

Misarana

Eddie Scott

"MISARANA celebrates maximum impact, minimal effort meals brought to life with a vibrant mix of Indian flavours. UK MasterChef champion Eddie Scott is best known for transforming simple European classics with a blend of Indian spices. In MISARANA, he draws...

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Attachment styles

Attachment styles

"The attachments we form shape our experience of the world and our understanding of who we are. 'Hell is other people,' wrote Jean-Paul Sartre, his point being less about misanthropy and more about how entwined our self-perception is with the ways in which...

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The everything token  by Steve Kaczynski

The everything token

Steve Kaczynski

"An essential guide to NFTs and how widely they affect how we connect, create and sell online in an ever-evolving society. 'The Everything Token cuts through the clutter and lays out a blueprint of what you can learn from that top 1% of companies that are...

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The city of today is a dying thing  by Des Fitzgerald

The city of today is a dying thing

Des Fitzgerald

"Cities are bad for us: polluted, noisy and fundamentally unnatural. We need green space, not concrete. Trees, not tower blocks. So goes the argument. But is it true? What would the city of the future look like if we tried to build a better life from the...

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Tangled vines  by John Glatt

Tangled vines

John Glatt

"In "Tangled Vines", bestselling true crime author John Glatt reconstructs the rise of the prestigious Murdaugh family and the shocking double murder that led to the downfall of its patriarch, Alex Murdaugh. Among the lush, tree-lined waterways of South...

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The good robot

The good robot

"What is good technology? Is 'good' technology even possible? And how can feminism help us work towards it? The Good Robot addresses these crucial questions through the voices of leading feminist thinkers, activists and technologists. Each thinker provides a...

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National Geographic bucket list family travel  by Jessica Gee

National Geographic bucket list family travel

Jessica Gee

"As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visited more than 90 countries around the...

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Elevate your scrap sewing projects  by Sallieann Harrison

Elevate your scrap sewing projects

Sallieann Harrison

"Use your sewing scrap fabrics to make impressive, out-of-the-box sewing projects that will wow! Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects is filled with 10 super cute projects, from wallets and cushions to pouches, baskets, quilts, soft toys, and more, that include...

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A+ parenting  by Eva S. Moskowitz

A+ parenting

Eva S. Moskowitz

"Eva Moskowitz has built a national reputation as the founder and leader of Success Academy Charter Schools, one of the country's most highly regarded networks of schools, but while most people know Eva for her success in educating 20,000 mainly low-income...

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A moment in the sun  by Robert McCarter

A moment in the sun

Robert McCarter

"Robert Ernest was an architect of rare promise and remarkable early success, whose award-winning career was cut short by cancer at age 28 in 1962. Despite the brevity of Ernest's life, his education and practice were intertwined with some of the most...

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Gather  by Chris Viaud

Gather

Chris Viaud

"From James Beard nominee and Top Chef contestant Chef Chris Viaud comes GATHER , featuring recipes that not only bring friends and family together but keep them at the table. To Chef Chris Viaud, food is a shared language that allows us to communicate with...

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Edward Marsh  by Sharon Mather

Edward Marsh

Sharon Mather

"Sir Edward 'Eddie' Marsh was an ornament of early twentieth-century society; a respected civil servant, polymath and scholar who led a remarkable life. Always at the heart of the establishment, he was Winston Churchill's longest serving Private Secretary and...

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Seth  by Julien Malland

Seth

Julien Malland

"For street artist Seth, walls around the world have been canvases for resilience, a space where imagination and real-life encounters become murals of expression, dialogue, and community. Children are often a part of his work, taking him--and us--through city...

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