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The City We Became - N.K. Jemisinová

'A glorious fantasy, set in that most imaginary of cities, New York' Neil Gaiman on THE CITY WE BECAME'The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation. . .Jemisin seems able to do just about everything'NEW YORK TIMES'Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold'ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYFive New Yorkers must band together to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.Every city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York City? She's got five.But every city also has a dark side. A roiling, ancient evil stirs beneath the earth, threatening to destroy the city and her five protectors unless they can come together and stop it once and for all.'The most critically acclaimed author in contemporary science fiction and fantasy'GQ'N. K. Jemisin is a powerhouse of speculative fiction'BUSTLE***Winner of Best Fantasy at the Audie Awards******Winner of the BSFA Award for Best Novel******Shortlisted for the Hugo Awards******Nominated for the Nebula Awards***Also by N. K. Jemisin:The Inheritance trilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsThe Dreamblood DuologyThe ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Great Library of Tomorrow - Rosalia Aguilar Solace

Helia has served as the Sage of Hope for the Great Library of Tomorrow for centuries. She is one of the chosen few who embody and protect the values of humanity across the numerous realms of Paperworld, which are connected within the Library itself via magical Portals controlled by the Book of Wisdom. But even her hope is tested when she and her partner Xavier, the Sage of Truth, are attacked while visiting the famous Rose Garden in the realm of Silvyra. Wounded and in shock amidst a storm of fire, they are confronted by a deadly figure known to them as the Ash Man. With the Garden destroyed and its dragon protector missing, Xavier sacrifices his life so that Helia can return home to warn the other Sages. But there she finds the Book of Wisdom-always a guide to the Sages-eerily silent. With the Ash Man gaining strength, Helia soon finds herself in a race against time, searching for clues to the origins of their foe-and any possible way to defeat him. Fueled by the same collaborative heart and boundless imagination that dazzle millions of devoted Tomorrowland estivalgoers every year, this book is perfect for fans of The City ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World We Make - N.K. Jemisinová

From the record-breaking, four-time Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin comes ''a glorious fantasy'' (Neil Gaiman) - a story of culture, identity, magic and myths in contemporary New York City. The sequel to the critically acclaimed The City We Became, this is the final book of the Great Cities Duology.Every great city has a soul. A human avatar that embodies their city''s heart and wields its magic. New York? She''s got six.But all is not well in the city that never sleeps. Though Brooklyn, Manny, Bronca, Venezia, Padmini, and Neek have temporarily managed to stop the Woman in White from invading--and destroying the entire universe in the process--the mysterious capital "E" Enemy has more subtle powers at her disposal. A new candidate for mayor wielding the populist rhetoric of gentrification, xenophobia, and "law and order" may have what it takes to change the very nature of New York itself and take it down from the inside. In order to defeat him, and the Enemy who holds his purse strings, the avatars will have to join together with the other Great Cities of the world in order to bring her down for good and protect their world from complete destruction.''Hopeful and enthralling, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World We Make - N.K. Jemisinová

From the record-breaking, four-time Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin comes ''a glorious fantasy'' (Neil Gaiman) - a story of culture, identity, magic and myths in contemporary New York City. The sequel to the critically acclaimed The City We Became, this is the final book of the Great Cities Duology.Every great city has a soul. A human avatar that embodies their city''s heart and wields its magic. New York? She''s got six.But all is not well in the city that never sleeps. Though Brooklyn, Manny, Bronca, Venezia, Padmini, and Neek have temporarily managed to stop the Woman in White from invading--and destroying the entire universe in the process--the mysterious capital "E" Enemy has more subtle powers at her disposal. A new candidate for mayor wielding the populist rhetoric of gentrification, xenophobia, and "law and order" may have what it takes to change the very nature of New York itself and take it down from the inside. In order to defeat him, and the Enemy who holds his purse strings, the avatars will have to join together with the other Great Cities of the world in order to bring her down for good and protect their world from complete destruction.''Hopeful and enthralling, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The World We Make - N.K. Jemisinová

Three-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts "a glorious fantasy" (Neil Gaiman) - a story of culture, identity, magic, and myths in contemporary New York City, in the final book of the Great Cities Duology.Every great city has a soul. A human avatar that embodies their city's heart and wields its magic. New York? She's got six.But all is not well in the city that never sleeps. Though Brooklyn, Manny, Bronca, Venezia, Padmini, and Neek have temporarily managed to stop the Woman in White from invading--and destroying the entire universe in the process--the mysterious capital "E" Enemy has more subtle powers at her disposal. A new candidate for mayor wielding the populist rhetoric of gentrification, xenophobia, and "law and order" may have what it takes to change the very nature of New York itself and take it down from the inside. In order to defeat him, and the Enemy who holds his purse strings, the avatars will have to join together with the other Great Cities of the world in order to bring her down for good and protect their world from complete destruction.The Great Cities DuologyThe City We BecameThe World We Make

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Stranger in the Shogun's City - Amy Stanley

Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2020, a vivid work of history that explores the life of an unconventional woman in Edo - now known as Tokyo - and a portrait of a great city on the brink of momentous change''Compelling... Deeply absorbing'' GuardianThe daughter of a Buddhist priest, Tsuneno was born in 1804 in a village in Japan''s snow country and was expected to lead a life much like her mother''s. Instead - after three divorces and with a temperament much too strong-willed for her family''s approval - she ran away to follow her own path in Edo, the city we now call Tokyo.Stranger in the Shogun''s City is a rare, captivating portrait of one woman as she endeavours to recreate herself and her life, and provides a window into the drama and excitement of Japan at a pivotal moment in history.''Marvellous... Stanley builds up a picture of Tsuneno''s world, immersing us in an experience akin to time travel'' TLS* Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography 2020 ** Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Biography 2021 ** Winner of the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography ** Longlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown *

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The Ruins of Nostalgia - Donna Stonecipher

New work from one of the most compelling and transformative writers of the contemporary prose poem  What is it to feel nostalgia, to be skeptical of it yet cleave intently to the complex truths of feeling and thought? In a series of 64 gorgeous, ramifying, unsettling prose poems addressing late-twentieth- and twenty-first century experience and its discontents, The Ruins of Nostalgia offers a strikingly original exploration of the misunderstood phenomenon of nostalgia as both feeling-state and historical phenomenon. Each poem, also titled The Ruins of Nostalgia, is a kind of lyrical mini-essay, playful, passionate, analytic. Some poems take a location, memory, conceit, or object as their theme. Throughout the series, the poems recognize and celebrate the nostalgias they ironize, which are in turn celebrated and then ironized again. Written often in the fictional persona of the first-person plural, The Ruins of Nostalgia explores the rich territory where individual response meets a collective phenomenon.  [sample poem] The Ruins of Nostalgia 13Where once there had been a low-end stationery store minded by an elderly beauty queen, there was now a store for high-end espresso machines minded by nobody. Where once there had been an illegal beer garden in a weedy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Beatles: Fab Four Cities - David Bedford, Richard Porter, Susan Ryan

“It amazes me that after all these years and countless books, the scope of subject matter on The Beatles is so amazingly large that writers always find a new angle. This book does that in a very unique and clever way. It’s a must for every Beatles fan.” —Billy J. Kramer"...It’s a magical mystery tour through the band’s life and times."  —Yahoo Entertainment The It-List"Part biography and part map to the stars, The Beatles: Fab Four Cities is your “Ticket to Ride” and walk in the footsteps of John, Paul, George and Ringo. It’s the next best thing to actually driving their car..."—Nina Violi, Capitol File. and Gotham magazine"While the book can be used as a handy tour guide filled with addresses, maps and photos, it also makes for great reading."  —Steve Matteo, The Vinyl District"But now comes a “magic carpet volume” for Beatles fans that blends travel guide with historical reference in an expanded study of The Beatles’ homes, schools, pubs, venues, and important historic sites..."  —Jude Southerland Kessler, Culture SonarJohn Lennon said: "We were born in Liverpool, but we grew up in Hamburg."To paraphrase Lennon, we could say that: "The Beatles were born in Liverpool, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Painting for My Life: The Holocaust artworks of Marianne Grant - Deborah Haase, Peter Tuka, Paula Cowan, Geraldine Shenkin, Dr. Joanna Meacock

Marianne Grant’s story is a remarkable one of courage. She was an artist who managed to paint in the most extreme circumstances, and her works of art tell of her experiences of WWII and imprisonment in Theresienstadt, Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. These unique and extraordinary works, painted at first hand, help us to better understand the impact of the Holocaust. Her work still resonates today, particularly in Glasgow, the city that became her home and a city which has a strong tradition of welcoming refugees. Marianne Grant (1921–2007), was a remarkable woman, and a remarkable artist. Born in Prague in 1921 to Jewish parents, she loved to paint and draw. In 1942, she and her mother were deported to the Theresienstadt ghetto, and Marianne took watercolour paints, brushes and paper in the one suitcase she was allowed to bring. Her mother was later sent to Auschwitz, and Marianne jumped on the same train in order to stay with her. In the concentration camp Marianne came to the attention of Dr Mengele, who gave her an architect’s drawing kit and got her to work with him, documenting his work. He would pace up and down as she worked, and Marianne ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Not For Tourists Guide to New York City 2024 - Not For Tourists

With details on everything from the Empire State Building to Max Fish, this is the only guide a native or traveller needs to navigate New York’s neighbourhoods and find the best restaurants, shopping, and more. The Not For Tourists Guide to New York City is a map-based, neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood dream guide designed to lighten the load of already street-savvy New Yorkers, commuters, business travellers, and, yes, tourists too. Each map is marked with user-friendly icons identifying NFT’s favourite picks around town, from essentials to entertainment, and includes invaluable neighbourhood descriptions written by locals, highlighting the most important features of each area. The book includes everything from restaurants, bars, shopping, and theatre to information on hotels, airports, banks, transportation, and landmarks. Need to find the best pizza places around? NFT has you covered. How about a list of the top vintage clothing stores in the city? We’ve got that, too. The nearest movie theatre, hardware store, or coffee shop—whatever you need, NFT puts it at your fingertips. This pocket-sized book also features: A foldout map for subways and buses More than 130 city and neighbourhood maps Details on parks and places Listings for arts and entertainment hot spots It is the indispensable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Book of Humans : The Brief Hitory of How We Became Us - Adam Rutherford

WHAT MAKES US HUMAN? Waging war? Sex for pleasure? Creating art? Mastery of fire? In this thrilling tour of the animal kingdom, Adam Rutherford tells the story of how we became the unique creatures we are today. Illuminated by the latest scientific discoveries, THE BOOK OF HUMANS is a dazzling compendium of what unequivocally fixes us as animals, and reveals how we are extraordinary among them.

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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms - N.K. Jemisinová

The debut novel from the triple Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season***WINNER of the Locus Award for Best First Novel******WINNER of the RT Reviewer''s Choice Award******Shortlisted for the Tiptree, the Crawford, the Nebula, the Hugo, the World Fantasy, the David Gemmell and the Goodreads Readers'' Choice Awards***Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky - a palace above the clouds where gods'' and mortals'' lives are intertwined. There, to her shock, Yeine is named one of the potential heirs to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a vicious power struggle with a pair of cousins she never knew she had. As she fights for her life, she draws ever closer to the secrets of her mother''s death and her family''s bloody history. But it''s not just mortals who have secrets worth hiding and Yeine will learn how perilous the world can be when love and hate - and gods and mortals - are bound inseparably.The Inheritance Trilogy begins with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, continues in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Kingdom Of Gods - N.K. Jemisinová

The debut series from the double Hugo Award-winning N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth SeasonFor two thousand years the Arameri family has ruled the world by enslaving the very gods that created mortalkind. Now the gods are free, and the Arameri''s ruthless grip is slipping. Yet they are all that stands between peace and world-spanning, unending war.Shahar, last scion of the family, must choose her loyalties. She yearns to trust Sieh, the godling she loves. Yet her duty as Arameri heir is to uphold the family''s interests, even if that means using and destroying everyone she cares for.As long-suppressed rage and terrible new magics consume the world, the Maelstrom - which even gods fear - is summoned forth. Shahar and Sieh: mortal and god, lovers and enemies. Can they stand together against the chaos that threatens the kingdom of gods?The Inheritance Trilogy begins with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, continues in The Broken Kingdoms and concludes in The Kingdom of Gods.

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The Shadowed Sun - N.K. Jemisinová

''UTTERLY ENTHRALLING'' Trudi Canavan''The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation . . . Jemisin seems able to do just about everything'' NEW YORK TIMES''Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold'' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYFrom the multi award-winning N. K. Jemisin comes a captivating fantasy series of dreams, intrigue and forbidden magic.Gujaareh, the city of dreams, suffers under the imperial rule of the Kisuati Protectorate. A city where the only law was peace now knows violence and oppression. And nightmares: a mysterious and deadly plague haunts the citizens of Gujaareh, dooming the infected to die screaming in their sleep. Trapped between dark dreams and cruel overlords, the people yearn to rise up - but Gujaareh has known peace for too long. Someone must show them the way.Hope lies with two outcasts: the first woman ever allowed to join the dream goddess'' priesthood, and an exiled prince who longs to reclaim his birthright. Together, they must resist the Kisuati occupation and uncover the source of the killing dreams . . . before Gujaareh is lost forever.Also by N. K. Jemisin:The Inheritance trilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsThe Broken Earth trilogyThe Fifth ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Killing Moon - N.K. Jemisinová

''UTTERLY ENTHRALLING'' Trudi Canavan''The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation . . . Jemisin seems able to do just about everything'' NEW YORK TIMES''Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold'' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYFrom the multi award-winning N. K. Jemisin comes a captivating fantasy series of dreams, intrigue and forbidden magic.In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers - the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe . . . and kill those judged corrupt.But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh''s great temple, Ehiru - the most famous of the city''s Gatherers - must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is murdering innocent dreamers in the goddess'' name, stalking its prey both in Gujaareh''s alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill - or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic.Also by N. K. Jemisin:The Inheritance trilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Digital Self: How We Became Binary - Jelena Guga

Kniha Digital Self: How We Became Binary se snaží hledat odpověď na otázku, co v dnešním digitalizovaném světě vlastně znamená být člověkem. Zaobírá velmi aktuální problematikou stírání rozdílů mezi fyzikální a digitální tělesností a identitou člověka.

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The God Who Became Human - Graham Coleman

The study of themes plays a major part in biblical theology, and great events and roles that are pivotal in Christology can be successfully placed in a 'promise-fulfilment' framework. However, is incarnation an anomaly? Was incarnation part of the hope of Israel?Graham Cole's stimulating study addresses such questions. He begins by exploring the purpose of creation in terms of God fashioning a palace-temple for dwelling with the creature made in the divine image, then follows God's acts in Israel's history to redeem a people of his own among whom he can dwell. In particular, he examines theophanic language: God is presented as a person who speaks, acts and feels as though embodied. He considers Israel's messianic hope, and then the testimony of the New Testament: 'The Word became flesh and dwelt among us' (John 1:14), in the person of Jesus Christ. Cole also addresses the question raised by Anselm - 'Why did God become man?' - and finds abundant New Testament answers. He concludes with a consideration of the theological and existential significance of the incarnation. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of the astonishing providence of God that subtly prepared the way for the mystery of the incarnation, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WE GO ECO: The Things We Recycle - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Things We Recycle., learn about the effects of litter, pollution and waste on our planet and the ingenuis ideas for reuse and recycling. Discover how everyday materials like glass, metals, plastic and paper can be made into new prodcuts and how we can reduce the impact of waste on the planet.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WE GO ECO: The Climate We Change - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Climate we Change we learn about what a carbon footprint is, how the greenhouse effect works, why and how our climate is changing and how we can help by making changes to our daily lives, such as saving energy. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange. Titles in the series: The Journeys We Make The Planet We Share The Climate We Change The Energy We Use The Crops We Grow The Food We Eat The Cities We Live In The Homes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WE GO ECO: The Homes We Build - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Homes We Build we learn about types of homes, what materials they are made from, how they are built and how they are beocoming increaisngly envioronmentally friendly. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange. Titles in the series: The Journeys We Make The Planet We Share The Climate We Change The Energy We Use The Crops We Grow The Food We Eat The Cities We Live In The Homes We Build The Animals We Save The Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Homes We Build - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Homes We Build we learn about types of homes, what materials they are made from, how they are built and how they are beocoming increaisngly envioronmentally friendly. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 9 Gold. Titles in the series: The Journeys We Make The Planet We Share The Climate We Change The Energy We Use The Crops We Grow The Food We Eat The Cities We Live In The Homes We Build The Animals We Save The Things We Recycle

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The Shoulders We Stand On - Preeti Dhillon

** Eastern Eye''s Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023 **** Shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown 2024**The UK is grappling with big questions about belonging, equality and the legacies of Empire and Colonialism. We''ve been here before. Embracing a broader history that encompasses all British people, The Shoulders We Stand On is fundamental to a better understanding of the past and gives many more people who fought for our future a voice in the present.''One of the most important books I''ve ever read . . . this history matters and should never, ever, be forgotten'' Dr Priya Atwal, Royals and RebelsHave you heard of the Indian Workers'' Association? The Grunwick Strike? The Brixton Black Women''s Group? The Battle of Brick Lane? If the answer is no, you''re not alone. The Shoulders We Stand On tells the stories of ten remarkable movements, campaigns and organisations led by Black and Brown people across Britain from the sixties to the eighties that fought against racism and capitalism and impacted the way we live now.Researcher and historian Preeti Dhillon wants us to reclaim the history that has been kept from us, and use these vital movements and inspirational moments to better understand the UK ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WE GO ECO: The Animals We Save - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Animals We Save, find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and dessert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 9 Gold.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Cities We Live In - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Cities We Live In, take a global look at city living, what it is like to live in a city, from communites and transport to types of home and and how they are adapting to become greener.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Energy We Use - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Energy We Use, learn about why we need renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or geothermal, how we use energy in the home, and what effects using fossil fuels has on our planet.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Animals We Save - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Animals We Save, find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and dessert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Food We Eat - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Food We Eat, learn about food waste and lack of food in different parts of the world, the reduciton of food packaging, growing your own food and eating more fruit and veg.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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Lies We are Told, the Truth We Must Hold - Sharon James

We are surrounded by lies. They are incorporated into the worldview of our culture. We daily absorb them, and these lies can have deadly effects on individuals, societies and whole civilisations.  Sharon James investigates the origins of some of these lies and looks at how we have got to the point where ‘my truth’ is as valid as ‘your truth’, and absolute truth is an outdated way of thinking. In examining the evidence of history, she highlights the consequences of applying dangerous untruths. She also looks at how Christians often respond to the culture’s lies –in silence, acquiescence or celebration of them – and why these responses can be as harmful as the lies themselves.  In the second part she turns to the truth which leads to real liberation and justice. She shows why we don’t need to be ashamed of Christ, or intimidated by the claims of those who are militantly opposed to the Bible.  This book aims to equip Christians to navigate the minefield of current claims. To understand our inherent human significance, to know genuine freedom, and to work for real justice, we need to know the truth.  Chapter headings include:Part One: The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WE GO ECO: The Journeys We Make - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Journeys We Make, we learn about how changing our choices of transport can help reduce pollution, and what the most environmentally friendly ways to travel are.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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The Way We Eat Now - Bee Wilson

Fortnum & Mason Food Book of the Year 2020‘Addresses the paradox of our age: why as we become progressively wealthier, our diets become ever poorer . . . the villains of the piece are familiar and plentiful and Wilson lays them bare’ The TimesA riveting exploration of the hidden forces behind what we eat, The Way We Eat Now explains how modern food has transformed our lives and our world. To re-establish eating as something that gives us both joy and health, we need to find out where we are right now, how we got here and where we''re going.''My Ultra-Processed journey began when someone sent me [Bee Wilson''s] article in the Guardian – it remains the definitive work in my view and her writing continues to inspire so much of what I do'' Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People‘As she wrestles with how and what we eat Bee Wilson is fearless, rigorous, compassionate and totally readable. Thank God we have her’ Diana Henry

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The Six Myths We Live By - Karuna Cayton

Buddhist wisdom for everyday problems rooted in Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Six Myths We Live By shows us how to uncover our misperceptions and leads us on a path to self-development.The truth is you probably believe all sorts of myths, but you don’t even know it. To escape any hardship, any suffering or discomfort, we all believe myths about how the world works and how we live in that world. In Six Myths We Live By, therapist and long-time Buddhist practitioner Karuna Cayton guides us through six common myths that may give us comfort, but actually only perpetuate our problems: the myth of reality; the myth of identity; the myth of permanence; the myth of randomness; the myth of happiness; the myth of only living once. Cayton takes us through each of these myths using real-world examples and draws upon Buddhist principles, philosophy, psychology, and meditation practices to show how we can wake up to reality. By planting a seed of doubt about the beliefs that we’ve always thought were true, we can open our eyes and deepen our relationship with the way we see our life, our potential, and the nature of our struggles and achievements.

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How We Win the Civil War - Steve Phillips

A National Bestseller “If we first recognize that we are in a war, and then learn the lessons and follow the lead of those who have shown they know how to prevail, we can definitely win the Civil War, secure a multiracial democracy, and end white supremacy for good.” —from the introduction The bestselling author and national political commentator pulls no punches on what America needs to do to strengthen its multiracial democracySteve Phillips’s first book, Brown Is the New White, helped shift the national conversation around race and electoral politics, earning a spot on the New York Times and Washington Post bestseller lists and launching Phillips into the upper ranks of trusted observers of the nation’s changing demographics and their implications for our political future. Now, in How We Win the Civil War, Phillips charts the way forward for progressives and people of color after four years of Trump, arguing that Democrats must recognize the nature of the fight we’re in, which is a contest between democracy and white supremacy left unresolved after the Civil War. We will not overcome, Phillips writes, until we govern as though we are under attack—until we finally recognize that the time has come ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Things We Cannot Say - Kelly Rimmer

It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe...''Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say'' PAM JENOFF⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 ''A truly life changing book''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 ''Inspirational. A must read''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 ''Amazing and absolutely devastatingly beautiful''This beloved New York Times bestseller is a soaring page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to defy all odds, inspired by the author''s own family history. World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn''t know if Tomasz is alive or dead.2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We Feed The UK

“Taken as a whole, We Feed The UK reveals the powerful stories of remarkable individuals and collectives to be part of a symphonic whole that will move hearts, feed minds, and make hands yearn to touch the earth.” —Organic Living"It felt like I was given a gift. It was a story I had to tell. Because we need more hope. And we need stories like this to know that things are possible" - Jasmine Gardosi, Hot Poet"This book treats us all to a glimpse through the lens of a movement for change that is gathering pace ... there is hope here" - Dan Saladino, BBC Journalist, author of ''Eating to Extinction''We Feed The UK is an acclaimed storytelling campaign, pairing photographers and poets with the UK’s most inspiring custodians of soil, sea, and seed.This landmark publication brings together over 40 collaborators from the environment and arts sectors to share ten deeply human stories from every corner of the UK – from Black-led community gardens in the heart of London, to all-women worker cooperatives in Edinburgh, and traditional fishing practices off the southern coast. Each chapter pairs striking visual narratives with evocative poetry, capturing a landscape not only of geography, but ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Things We Make - Bill Hammack

"This book unravels the mysteries behind humanity''s greatest masterpieces." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainDiscover the secret method used to build the world…For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it''s planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of—let alone understand—but that influences every aspect of our lives.Bill Hammack, a Carl Sagan award-winning professor of engineering and viral "The Engineer Guy" on Youtube, has a lifelong passion for the things we make, and how we make them. Now, for the first time, he reveals the invisible method behind every invention and takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Spanning centuries and cultures, Hammack offers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Education We Need for a Future We Can't Predict - Jordan Corson, Thomas C. Hatch, Sarah Gerth van den Berg

Improve Schools and Transform Education In order for educational systems to change, we must reevaluate deep-seated beliefs about learning, teaching, schooling, and race that perpetuate inequitable opportunities and outcomes. Hatch, Corson, and Gerth van den Berg challenge the narrative when it comes to the "grammar of schooling"--or the conventional structures, practices, and beliefs that define educational experiences for so many children—to cast a new vision of what school could be. The book addresses current systemic problems and solutions as it: Highlights global examples of successful school change Describes strategies that improve educational opportunities and performance Explores promising approaches in developing new learning opportunities Outlines conditions for supporting wide-scale educational improvement This provocative book approaches education reform by highlighting what works, while also demonstrating what can be accomplished if we redefine conventional schools. We can make the schools we have more efficient, more effective, and more equitable, all while creating powerful opportunities to support all aspects of students’ development. "You won’t find a better book on system change in education than this one. We learn why schools don’t change; how they can improve; what it takes to change a system; and, in the final analysis, the possibilities of system change. Above ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Life We're Looking For - Andy Crouch

From the author of The Tech-Wise Family''A fascinating and eye-opening book'' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion: The Making of the Western MindOur greatest need is to be recognised - to be seen, loved, and embedded in rich relationships with the people around us. But for the last century, we''ve displaced that need with the ease of technology. We''ve dreamed of power that doesn''t require relationship (what the premodern world called magic) and abundance that doesn''t require dependence (what Jesus called Mammon). Yet even before a pandemic disrupted that quest, we felt threatened and strangely out of place: lonely, anxious, bored amid endless options, oddly disconnected amid infinite connections. In The Life We''re Looking For, bestselling author and cultural critic Andy Crouch reveals how we traded lives of rich relationship for a world of impersonal power - and how each of us can fight back. From the generosity of early Christians to the efforts of entrepreneurs working to create more humane technology, Crouch shows how we can restore true community and put people first in a world dominated by money, power and devices. There is a way out of our impersonal world, into a world where knowing and being known ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times (9780241621240)

Kniha - autor Michelle Obama, 336 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu matná In The Light We Carry, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today's highly uncertain world. She considers the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much? Michelle Obama believes that we can all lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. The Light We Carry offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend,...

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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (0241257409)

Kniha - autor Brene Brown, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Every time we are introduced to someone new, try to be creative, or start a difficult conversation, we take a risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - we strive to appear perfect. In a powerful new vision Dr. Brene Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability, and dispels the widely accepted myth that it's a weakness. She argues that, in truth, vulnerability is strength and when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability - fromrevealing our true selves - we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across every area of our lives including home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees.This...

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The Things We Leave Behind - Clare Furniss

* Winner of the Southern Schools Book Awards 2025, shortlisted for the UKLA Books Prize 2025 and the Carnegie Medal 2025. How I Live Now meets Exodus – a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.‘Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia’ The Guardian ‘An exquisite, devastating read’ The Irish Times ‘Genuinely moving’ Daily Mail ‘Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Paul Lynch’s Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment’ Just Imagine Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and it’s no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tells of their treacherous journey to Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is there something Clem's not saying? And how will this journey – and the sisters’ story – end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND: ‘Remarkable. A frighteningly relevant and moving novel, told with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Things That We Lost - Jyoti Patel

AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVEL OF 2023WINNER OF THE 2021 #MERKY BOOKS NEW WRITERS'' PRIZE''Secrets spill and relationships sour, sacrifices are made and promises are broken, as plot twists propel the narrative forward to a dramatic finale.''- The Guardian''An assured debut from a vital new voice. About family, grief and belonging, Patel weaves an intricate story that will stay with you.'' - Nikesh Shukla, author of Brown Baby and The Good ImmigrantNik has lots of questions about his late father but knows better than to ask his mother, Avani. It''s their unspoken rule.When his grandfather dies, Nik has the opportunity to learn about the man he never met. Armed with a key and new knowledge about his parents'' past, Nik sets out to unlock the secrets that his mother has been holding onto his whole life.As the carefully crafted portrait Avani has painted for her son begins to crack, and painful truths emerge, can the two of them find their way back to each other?The Things That We Lost is a beautifully tender exploration of family, loss and the lengths to which we go to protect the ones we love.''Brilliant.'' - Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We Are the ARK: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature Through Acts of Restorative Kindness - Mary Reynolds

"Reynolds gives us a much-needed reason for hope. The gardener, the conservationist, the city planner, and the nature lover will all be inspired for this wonderful book shows how thousands of even small wildlife friendly gardens can provide habitat for embattled wildlife around the world." -Jane Goodall, Phd, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace Individuals can''t save the world alone. But if millions of us work together to save our own patch of earth-then we really have a shot. How do we do it? With Acts of Restorative Kindness (ARK). An ARK is a restored, native ecosystem. It''s a thriving patch of native plants and creatures that have been allowed and supported to re-establish in the earth''s intelligent, successional process of natural restoration. Over time, this becomes a pantry and a habitat for our pollinators and wild creatures who are in desperate need of support. These ARKs will become the seeding grounds for our planet''s new story. They will be sanctuaries for our shared kin-the rooted and unrooted-and safe havens for the magic and abundance of the natural world. Most importantly, the ARK-building actions are within our control and laid out here in We ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All the Countries We've Ever Invaded - Stuart Laycock

Out of 193 countries that are currently UN member states, we’ve invaded or fought conflicts in the territory of 171. That’s not far off a massive, jaw-dropping 90 per cent. Not too many Britons know that we invaded Iran in the Second World War with the Soviets. You can be fairly sure a lot more Iranians do. Or what about the time we arrived with elephants to invade Ethiopia? Every summer, hordes of British tourists now occupy Corfu and the other Ionian islands. Find out how we first invaded them armed with cannon instead of camera and set up the United States of the Ionian Islands. Think the Philippines have always been outside our zone of influence? Think again. Read the surprising story of our eighteenth-century occupation of Manila and how we demanded a ransom of millions of dollars for the city. This book takes a look at some of the truly awe-inspiring ways our country has been a force, for good and for bad, right across the world. A lot of people are vaguely aware that a quarter of the globe was once pink, but that’s not even half the story. We’re a stroppy, dynamic, irrepressible nation and this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Work We Need - Hilary Cottam

''Highly recommend - practical and full of human wisdom'' FINANCIAL TIMES''Brimming with ideas to transform the future'' KATE RAWORTH, author of DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS''An act of radical hope, radical listening and radical humility . . . I loved it'' RORY STEWARTWork, for decades, has been debated and discussed as a narrow economic category. Instead, Hilary Cottam identifies work as a cultural force at the heart of good lives, strong communities and a sense of a shared national destiny. Crucially, in these dramatic times, she shows how we can shape this force to meet technological change, our ecological crisis and the challenges of the world''s deep injustices. We can create a work revolution. Ambitious but rooted in the ideas of everyday experts - real workers from all walks of life - this is a realistic and hopeful book. Hilary Cottam has crossed the UK and the USA; she''s spent time in communities considered by outsiders as ''left behind'' and in places at the centre of financial and technological power. Drawing on a fascinating range of sources - historians, trade unionists, business leaders, philosophers and most originally, hours of her imaginative workshops with workers - Hilary Cottam boldly asks: how can we redesign ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lies We Sing to the Sea - Sarah Underwood

A fantasy romance, by dazzling new talent Sarah Underwood, inspired by Greek mythology and the tale of Penelope’s twelve hanged maids.‘A lavish epic of power, vengeance, love and fate.’YA Book of the Month in The Observer (2/4/2023)’A lovely, lyrical fantasy which takes the fate of the hanged maids of the Odyssey and weaves something brand new. A story overflowing with emotion and full of magic.’Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne and ElektraIn the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there’s only one way the curse can be broken. Leto must kill the last prince of Ithaca . . .In Lies We Sing to the Sea, debut author Sarah Underwood delivers a thrilling and breathtaking tale that will enthral readers from the very first page as they are transported to the cursed shores of Ithaca.A reclamation of a story from thousands of years ago, Lies We Sing to the Sea is about love and fate, grief and sacrifice, and, ultimately, the power we must find within.‘Gorgeous, tragic, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Who Are We - And Should It Matter in the 21st Century? - Gary Younge

The way we think and live, who we vote for and who we fear, has become ever more dictated by our personal identity. In his ground-breaking book, Gary Younge argues that we have recoiled into refuges of race or class, religion or national identity to survive in a state seemingly indifferent to our lives. Ranging from his Stevenage childhood to present day America, from the borders of Europe to division in South Africa, Younge explores the issues that bind the powerful elite and the poor immigrant, the fundamentalist and the conservative.In this powerful dissection of modern society Gary Younge challenges us not to succumb to what divides us, but through solidarity to search for a common - and higher - ground.

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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey - Harris Kamala

The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in a California community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as a political leader, her experiences would become her guiding light as she grappled with an array of complex issues and learned to bring a voice to the voiceless. In The Truths We Hold, Harris reckons with the big challenges we face together.Drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values as we confront the great work of our day. A compelling life story and a galvanising account of how meaningful change is made, The Truths We Hold offers essential insight into Kamala Harris’s journey to this pivotal moment in her career and in American history.

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The Soul We Share - Ricky Ray

Through visceral and vulnerable poetry, Ricky Ray meditates on the pain and gratitude that arise from a keenly felt awareness of our fleeting existence. Recognizing his humanity as a facet of natural processes, Ricky measures the ache of living in a disabled body against the joy of ''being lived'' by the places he inhabits. As we accompany him and his soul dog, Addie, through the scenic woodlands of New England, the concrete jungle of Manhattan, and the swamps of the Deep South, the lines between humans, animals and nature begin to blur and move in concert.Shifting between forms both physical and elemental, we read of an existence lived not ‘upon / but as one’ with the Earth, ''whose being we are throughout and beyond our brief sojourn as human''. At the heart of this collection is the transformative experience of Ricky''s life with an old brown dog, which teaches that soul isn''t merely something we possess—it''s an animacy deeply shared.

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Things We Say in the Dark - Kirsty Logan

A shocking collection of dark stories, ranging from chilling contemporary fairytales to disturbing supernatural fiction, by a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter.So here we go, into the dark.Some things can’t be spoken about in the light of day. But we can visit our fears at night, in the dark. We can turn them over and weigh them in our hands and maybe that will protect us from them. But maybe not.The characters in this collection find their aspirations for happy homes, happy families and happy memories dissected and imbued with shimmering menace. Alone in a remote house in Iceland a woman is unnerved by her isolation; another can only find respite from the clinging ghost that follows her by submerging herself in an overgrown pool. Couples wrestle with a lack of connection to their children; a schoolgirl becomes obsessed with the female anatomical models in a museum; and a cheery account of child’s day out is undercut by chilling footnotes.These dark tales explore women’s fears with electrifying honesty and invention and speak to one another about female bodies, domestic claustrophobia, desire and violence. From a talented writer who has been compared to Angela Carter, Things We ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Human History of Emotion : How the Way We Feel Built the World We Know

A sweeping exploration of the ways in which emotions shaped the course of human history, and how our experience and understanding of emotions have evolved along with us. "Eye-opening and thought-provoking!” (Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain) We humans like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, who, as a species, have relied on calculation and intellect to survive. But many of the most important moments in our history had little to do with cold, hard facts and a lot to do with feelings. Events ranging from the origins of philosophy to the birth of the world’s major religions, the fall of Rome, the Scientific Revolution, and some of the bloodiest wars that humanity has ever experienced can’t be properly understood without understanding emotions.Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, art, and religious history, Richard Firth-Godbehere takes readers on a fascinating and wide ranging tour of the central and often under-appreciated role emotions have played in human societies around the world and throughout history—from Ancient Greece to Gambia, Japan, the Ottoman Empire, the United States, and beyond. A Human History of Emotion vividly illustrates how our understanding and experience of emotions has changed over time, and how our beliefs about feelings—and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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