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The Human - Neal Asher

An epic adrenaline-filled space opera, The Human is the final thrilling book in Neal Asher’s Rise of the Jain trilogy.Their enemy seems unbeatable. But humanity is indomitable . . .A Jain warship has risen from a prison five million years old, wielding a hoard of lethal technology. Its goal is to catch their old enemy, the Client, and it will destroy all who stand in its path.Humanity and the prador thought their mutual nemesis – the bane of so many races – was long extinct. But the Jain are back and Orlandine must prepare humanity’s defence. She needs the Client’s knowledge to counter this ancient threat. But is the enemy of your enemy a friend? Earth Central even looks to the prador for alliance. These old enemies must now learn to trust one another, or face utter annihilation. As the Jain warship crosses the galaxy, it seems unstoppable. Human and prador forces alike struggle to withstand its devastating weaponry ­­– far in advance of their own. And Orlandine’s life’s work has been to neutralize Jain technology, so if she can’t triumph, no one can. But could she become what she’s vowed to destroy?''Neal Asher''s books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brain'' - John Scalzi, author of the Old Man''s War series''Magnificently awesome. Then Asher turns it up to eleven'' - Peter F. Hamilton on the first in the trilogy, The Soldier

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The Departure - Neal Asher

In a world devoid of hope, is revenge the only way out?The Argus Space Station looks down on a nightmarish Earth. And from here, the Committee enforces its despotic rule. It governs a corrupt world, where the poor are starving – and are policed by mechanized overseers wielding identity-reader guns. There are also too many people and too few resources, so the Committee has decided twelve billion people must die. So they prepare to unleash the full power of their Station’s weaponry to make this happen. Alan Saul wakes to this world, confined in a crate bound for a Calais incinerator. He doesn’t know why he’s there; he only remembers pain and his tormentor’s face. And he has company: Janus, a rogue intelligence, who is inhabiting forbidden hardware in his skull. As Janus shows his host a damaged Earth, Saul resolves to discover who he was – and kill his interrogator. Next he will take on the Committee and topple their debased regime.The Departure is the first fast-paced book in the Owner trilogy by acclaimed science fiction author Neal Asher.''Delivers plenty of thrills'' – SFX''Fast, dramatic stuff . . . rapid pace, great action, messy consequences'' – SFFWorld''I had an absolute blast with this book . . . his work really does get better and better'' – FalcataTimes

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World Walkers - Neal Asher

He can jump between worlds. But can he save his own?As the totalitarian Inspectorate tightens its grip, one man discovers the power to slip through the gaps and traverse alternate universes. World Walkers by Neal Asher is an exhilarating standalone novel set within the Owner universe.‘World Walkers is Neal Asher in his prime’ – FanFiAddictOttanger is a rebel and mutant on an Earth governed by a ruthless Committee. But, after the Inspectorate experiments on him, Ottanger realizes his mutation allows him to reach alternate worlds. The multiverse is revealed in all its glory and terror – and he understands that he can finally flee his timeline.Then Ottanger meets the Fenris, an evolved human visiting his Earth from the far future. He engineered the original world-walking mutation so that those altered could escape the Committee’s nightmarish regime. Yet this only worked for a few, while millions continued to suffer. And Ottanger sees that the Committee will become unstoppable if not destroyed.However, the Fenris has drawn yet another threat to Ottanger’s Earth. With the power of its trillion linked minds, the Hive craves world-walking biotech and will do anything to get it. As conflict looms at home and war threatens the multiverse, the Fenris, Ottanger and his companions must prepare for a galaxy-altering battle . . .* * *Praise for Neal Asher:‘Neal Asher''s books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brain’ – John Scalzi, author of Old Man''s War‘Without a doubt the most entertaining science fiction author writing today’ – SFF World

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War Bodies - Neal Asher

Rebellion could be their salvation – or their doom. War Bodies by Neal Asher is a gripping, high-octane standalone set in his expansive Polity universe.Long ago, the Cyberat left Earth to co-evolve with machines. Now, led by the powerful dictator Castron, their Old Guard believe that machines should replace the physical body. But these beliefs are upended with the arrival of the human Polity – and their presence ignites rebellion.Piper was raised as a weapon against the Cyberat, implanted with secretive hardware. When his parents are captured by the Old Guard, the Polity offer him unexpected aid. Piper knows the Polity want more from him, but at what cost? The rebellion also attracts the deadly prador, placing an entire world in peril.As war rages across the planet, Piper must battle with the unknown technology implanted in his bones. It may be the Polity’s answer to their relentless fight against the prador. It could also be civilization-ending Jain tech – or something far more extraordinary . . .Praise for Neal Asher:''Neal Asher’s books are like an adrenaline shot targeted directly for the brain'' – John Scalzi''Gleeful but superbly controlled action-adventure'' – The Times

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Blábol a jiné příběhy - Neal Asher

Od chvíle, kdy mu vyšel v Pan Macmilan první román „V pavučině“, si Neal Asher získal vedoucí postavení mezi britskými spisovateli SF a nyní jsou jeho romány překládány do mnoha jazyků. Většina jeho příběhů je zasazena do galaktického společenství budoucnosti nazývaného Řád a v této sbírce vynalézavých a akcí nabitých povídek nás zavádí ještě hlouběji do rozmanitých končin svého úžasného vesmíru. Nikdo nedokáže vymýšlet lepší obludy než Neal Asher, takže buďte připraveni na další setkání s takovými favority, jako jsou žvatlokač a kapucín, na chuť mimozemských jedů, oživlé mrtvoly, Moře smrti a symbiózu s hnilobníkem. Deset povídek v této knize vyplňuje mezery mezi Asherovými romány a rozvíjí příběhy některých postav, které už znáte.

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Dark Intelligence - Neal Asher

Dark Intelligence is the first novel in the Transformation series, a no-holds-barred adventure set in Neal Asher''s popular Polity universe.One man will transcend death to seek vengeance. One woman will transform herself to gain power. And no one will emerge unscathed . . .Thorvald Spear wakes in hospital, where he finds he''s been brought back from the dead. What''s more, he died in a human vs. alien war that ended a whole century ago. But when he relives his traumatic final moments, he finds the spark to keep on living. That spark is vengeance. Trapped and desperate on a world surrounded by alien Prador forces, Spear had seen a rescue ship arriving. But instead of providing backup, Penny Royal, the AI within the destroyer turned rogue. It annihilated friendly forces in a frenzy of destruction, and, years later, it''s still free. Spear vows to track it across worlds and do whatever it takes to bring it down.Isobel Satomi ran a successful crime syndicate. But after competitors attacked, she needed more power. Yet she got more than she bargained for when she negotiated with Penny Royal. She paid it to turn her part-AI herself, but the upgrades hid a horrifying secret. The Dark AI had triggered a transformation in Isobel that would turn her into a monster, rapidly evolving into something far from human.Spear hires Isobel to take him to the Penny Royal AI''s last known whereabouts. But he cheats her in the process and he becomes a target for her vengeance. And as she is evolves further into a monstrous predator, rage soon wins over reason. Will Spear finish his hunt, before he becomes the hunted?Continue the action-packed adventure with War Factory and Infinity Engine.''Asher rocks with XXX adrenaline while delivering a vivid future'' – David Brin, author of the Uplift trilogy

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Loď - Neal Asher

V tomto druhém dílu Vzestupu Džainu nás Neal Asher bere na vzrušující jízdu mezihvězdnou politikou v době hrozící války. Jejich nemesis čeká… Orlandine zničila džainského supervojáka tím, že na něj vrhla černou díru. Nyní tato zbraň vysává oblaka smrtící džainské technologie, která se rojí na jejím horizontu událostí v umírajícím akrečním disku. Vypadá to, že všechno probíhá podle plánu. Ale síly, podněcující vzpouru na její rodné planetě, se chystají bodnout Orlandine dýku do zad. Válečná loď je druhý román ze série Vzestup Džainu. Zemská centrála, inteligence řídící lidstvo, ví, že Orlandine byla do použití zbraně vmanipulována lstí, a bojí se, že těmi manipulátory jsou džainové. Pradorský král si to uvědomuje také - a oba bývalí nepřátelé shromažďují flotily válečných lodí, aby akreční disk obklíčili. Klientka se vrací k akrečnímu disku, aby zachránila posledního svého druhu pohřbeného v kosmické lodi hluboko uvnitř. V přípravě na to přezbrojí svou zbraňovou plošinu a bude to třeba. Uvnitř vířícího prachu disku totiž čeká i její nemesis – a Džainové už v minulosti genocidu spáchali.

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Dark Diamond - Neal Asher

Captain Blite owns a death-defying device that's coveted by powerful factions across space and time. Join the adventure in the first instalment of this thrilling trilogy from sci-fi's most explosive author, Neal Asher.

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Gridlinked - Neal Asher

The hunter becomes the hunted in Gridlinked, the first sci-fi thriller in Neal Asher's compelling Agent Cormac series.When a portal to other planets explodes on Samarkand, thousands are killed and a terraforming project is obliterated. Earth Central Security suspects sabotage – and assigns a legendary investigator. But Agent Ian Cormac has his own problems. Years spent mentally linked to the Polity’s AI network have eroded his humanity, and this gridlink has to be severed or he’ll die. Without it, he has only his wits (and Shuriken, a throwing star with a mind of its own) to rely on.Cormac’s disastrous last mission also haunts him – as a psychopath and a murderous android track him across the galaxy, seeking revenge. Meanwhile, the ice-bound planet of Samarkand hides deadly secrets beneath its surface . . . secrets Cormac is about to disturb.Gridlinked is followed by The Line of Polity, the second title in the Agent Cormac series.

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Jupiter War - Neal Asher

In the cold reaches of space, are they sowing the seeds of battle?Alan Saul is now part human and part machine, and our solar system isn''t big enough to hold him. He craves the stars, but can''t leave yet. His sister Var is trapped on Mars, on the wrong side of a rebellion. And Saul''s human side won''t let her die. He must leave Argus Station to stage a dangerous rescue – but mutiny is brewing on board.Serene Galahad is the earth’s latest dictator, with its full powers at her disposal – and she’ll do anything to prevent Saul from escaping her grasp. So she musters new warships, ready to unleash a terrifying display of interstellar violence. The previous ship sent to end Saul failed, and is now limping back to earth. One survivor is Clay Ruger, who is holding to ransom humanity’s greatest asset – seeds to rebuild a dying Earth. He’ll give them up if Galahad gives up her life. But will Galahad pay the price, to ensure humanity’s future?Jupiter War is the final book in the Owner trilogy by Neal Asher.‘This dizzying and unusually thoughtful space opera . . . The result is a challenging, extremely satisfying read'' – Publishers Weekly‘Expertly ratchets up the narrative tension and excitement with high-tech mayhem and technological razzle-dazzle'' – Kirkus Reviews

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Brass Man - Neal Asher

No one can outrun the past in Brass Man, is the third novel in Neal Asher's popular Agent Cormac series.Imperfectly resurrected by Jain technology, Mr Crane is back from the dead. The brass killing machine is haunted by a violent past he can’t fully forget or truly remember. He seeks to heal his shattered mind as his new master, an old biophysicist enemy of Agent Cormac, sets him on an improbable mission: to hunt a dragon on the frontier world of Cull.On Cull, each day is a struggle for survival. Ferocious insectile monsters roam the volatile planet. And the low-tech human settlers are desperate to reach their ancestors’ starship – orbiting tantalisingly out of reach. An entity calling itself Dragon assists them, but what are its real motives, and why is the biophysicist really here? Cormac must find the answers, and face multiple threats to the Polity.Brass Man is followed by Polity Agent, the fourth book in the Agent Cormac series.

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Line War - Neal Asher

Line War is the fifth and final novel in Neal Asher''s action-packed Agent Cormac series.Their worlds are ending . . . The human Polity worlds are under attack from Erebus, a renegade AI. And it’s now merged with lethal Jain technology, and isn’t afraid to use it. When Erebus kills millions, on a world of no apparent significance, Agent Ian Cormac is sent to investigate. He’s also secretly struggling with an ability no human should possess – and starts questioning the motives of his AI masters.Further indiscriminate attacks attract the Polity’s most dangerous individuals. Mr Crane, a brass killing machine, seeks vengeance. Orlandine, part AI and part human, hunts a weapon of appalling power. And Dragon plans to wake the makers of Jain technology from their ancient slumber. But can Erebus be stopped – or is this the end for the Polity?

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Infinity Engine - Neal Asher

Infinity Engine is the third and final novel in the Transformation trilogy by bestselling science fiction author Neal Asher, following Dark Intelligence and War Factory.A man battles for his life, two AIs vie for supremacy and a civilization hangs in the balance . . .Several forces now pursue rogue artificial intelligence Penny Royal, hungry for revenge or redemption. And the Brockle is the most dangerous of all. This criminal swarm-robot AI has escaped confinement and is upgrading itself, becoming ever more powerful in anticipation of a showdown.Events also escalate aboard the war factory. Here Thorvald Spear, alien prador, and an assassin drone struggle to stay alive, battling insane AIs and technology gone wild. Then the Weaver arrives - last remnant of a race that died out two million years ago. But what could it contribute to Penny Royal''s tortuous plans?And beyond the war factory a black hole conceals a tantalizing secret which could destroy the Polity. As AIs, humans and prador clash at its boundary, will anything survive their explosive final confrontation?''Transcends the borders of morality, existence, and spacetime itself'' – Publishers Weekly

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Orbus - Neal Asher

Orbus continues the adventure of Captain Orbus in Neal Asher's high-octane, science fiction Spatterjay series.A cold war is turning white hot.Old Captain Orbus commandeered a ship to flee Spatterjay, desperate to escape the violent planet. Orbus’s alien enemy, the Prador Vrell, is also moving on. The Spatterjay virus mutated him into something even more dangerous. And he’s hunting the Prador King himself – who sought to kill him, to bury the secret of their similar transformations.Orbus and Vrell clash in the Graveyard, a lawless zone where the Prador have seized a key space station. Official action by humanity or Prador would end peace, as a centuries-long cold war simmers. So Earth commands Orbus to destroy the station, even as the King recruits a monster to exterminate Vrell. But their actions will awaken an intelligence that annihilated civilizations, as it stirs after five million years . . .

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Polity Agent - Neal Asher

Polity Agent is the fourth novel in Neal Asher''s popular Agent Cormac series.There''s danger without and within.Refugees arrive in the Polity from eight hundred years in Agent Cormac’s future. And once they are through, the gate they use is dumped into the sun, as something dangerous and non-human is in pursuit. Cormac soon learns that the Maker civilization they have come from has been destroyed – by alien Jain technology.Orlandine, an augmented human, is studying this lethal tech in Cormac’s timeline. She may manage to harness its power, or it might destroy her. Meanwhile, Cormac is desperate to stamp down on this same technology, but someone or something is spreading it. And just outside humanity’s Polity worlds, something very nasty indeed might just be pulling their strings.Polity Agent is followed by Line War in the action-packed Agent Cormac series

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The System Of The World - Neal Stephenson

Neal Stephenson follows his highly-praised historical novels, Quicksilver and The Confusion, with the extraordinary third and final volume of the Baroque Cycle.The year is 1714. Daniel Waterhouse has returned to England, where he joins forces with his friend Isaac Newton to hunt down a shadowy group attempting to blow up Natural Philosophers with ''Infernal Devices'' - time bombs. As Daniel and Newton conspire, an increasingly vicious struggle is waged for England''s Crown: who will take control when the ailing queen dies?Tories and Whigs clash as one faction jockeys to replace Queen Anne with ''The Pretender'' James Stuart, and the other promotes the Hanoverian dynasty of Princess Caroline. Meanwhile, a long-simmering dispute between Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz comes to a head, with potentially cataclysmic consequences.Wildly inventive, brilliantly conceived, The System of the World is the final volume in Neal Stephenson''s hugely ambitious and compelling saga. Filled with a remarkable cast of characters in a time of genius, discovery and change, the Baroque Cycle is a magnificent and unique achievement.

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The Toll - Neal Shusterman

The explosive conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series. "A true successor to The Hunger Games" Maggie Stiefvater, bestselling author of Shiver and The Raven Boys, on Scythe. It’s been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since Scythe Goddard came into power; since the Thunderhead closed itself off to everyone but Grayson Tolliver. In this pulse-pounding finale to Neal Shusterman's internationally bestselling trilogy, constitutions are tested and old friends are brought back from the dead. The third book in the globally bestselling, award-winning series for fans of Susanne Collins, Pierce Brown and Marie Lu.

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The Complete Human Body - Dr Alice Roberts

The definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body.The most detailed popular reference book on human anatomy available, this beautiful exploration of the human body is now in its third edition, revised with the latest medical knowledge. Although used by students and healthcare professionals, it is accessible enough for anyone to dip into and enjoy. Guided by Professor Alice Roberts, renowned academic, author, and broadcaster, and groundbreaking 3-D computer-generated illustrations, you will understand the human body as never before, explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity, and discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why.Dive into the pages of this brilliant book on the human body, to discover: - A region-by-region anatomy atlas allows the reader to explore the body up close and almost life size from head to toe.- A functional section then shows how the body works, system by system.- Feature panels and spreads throughout explore fascinating aspects of the human body.- Diseases and disorders section includes easy-to-follow summaries of over 200 health conditions.The Complete Human Body begins with a region-by-region anatomical atlas, containing extra detail on the hands, feet, and major joints. It features a functional section on how the body works, system by system. Finally, the diseases and disorders section includes easy-to-follow summaries of over 200 health conditionsThe 3-D computer-generated illustrations are incredibly detailed, virtually life-size, and based on the 3-D scans of a real human body. But in addition, the book features hundreds of smaller illustrations, diagrams, and the latest medical and microscope imaging. The Complete Human Body is perfect for students and teachers of biology, anatomy, and physiology as well as health professionals.

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The Ten Types of Human - Dexter Dias

The inspiration behind the hit podcast THE 100 TYPES OF HUMAN with DEXTER DIAS and BBC 5 Live host NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE''This book is the one. Think Sapiens and triple it.'' - Julia Hobsbawm, author of Fully Connected_______________________________We all have ten types of human in our head.They''re the people we become when we face life''s most difficult decisions. We want to believe there are things we would always do - or things we never would. But how can we be sure? What are our limits? Do we have limits? The Ten Types of Human is a pioneering examination of human nature. It looks at the best and worst that human beings are capable of, and asks why. It explores the frontiers of the human experience, uncovering the forces that shape our thoughts and actions in extreme situations.From courtrooms to civil wars, from Columbus to child soldiers, Dexter Dias takes us on a globe-spanning journey in search of answers, touching on the lives of some truly exceptional people.Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, social psychology and human rights research, The Ten Types of Human is a provocative map to our hidden selves. It provides a new understanding of who we are - and who we can be._______________________________''The Ten Types of Human is a fantastic piece of non-fiction, mixing astonishing real-life cases with the latest scientific research to provide a guide to who we really are. It''s inspiring and essential.'' - Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit''I emerged from this book feeling better about almost everything... a mosaic of faces building into this extraordinary portrait of our species.'' - Guardian''Uplifting and indispensable.'' - Howard Cunnell _______________________________What readers are saying about ''the most important book in years'':''utterly compelling...this one comes with a warning - only pick it up if you can risk not putting it down'' - Wendy Heydorn on Amazon, 5 stars''one of the most remarkable books I''ve read... I can genuinely say that it has changed the way I view the world'' - David Jones on Amazon, 5 stars''Essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the human condition... a thrilling and beautifully crafted book'' - Wasim on Amazon, 5 stars''This is the most important book I have read in years'' - Natasha Geary on Amazon, 5 stars''an important and fascinating read... It will keep you glued to the page'' - Hilary Burrage on Amazon, 5 stars''a journey that I will never forget, will always be grateful for, and I hope will help me question who I am... a work of genius'' - Louise on Amazon, 5 stars''This is a magnificent book that will capture the interest of every type of reader... one of those rare and special books that demand rereading'' - Amelia on Amazon, 5 stars ''I simply couldn''t put it down... one of the most significant books of our time'' - Jocelyne Quennell on Amazon, 5 stars''Read The Ten Types of Human and be prepared to fall in love'' - Helen Fospero on Amazon, 5 stars

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Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences - Catherine Kohler Riessman

"Cathy Riessman is the leading figure in narrative research and her new book is a delight. Covering basic issues of transcription and research credibility as well as visual data and engagingly written, it is a goldmine for students and researchers alike. If we want to make narrative research serious and revealing, it is to this book that we should turn."                      —David Silverman, Professor Emeritus, Goldsmiths′ College, University of London "Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides an accessible framework for researchers — to analyse narrative texts with confidence, empathy, and humility.—NARRATIVE INQUIRY"This is a terrific book. Cathy Riessman has an encyclopedic knowledge of this field and of the participants in it. This breadth and depth of knowledge is abundantly clear throughout the book." —Susan Bell, Bowdoin College"This book has been a great source of inspiration to me and my students, not only for its methodological clarity, but also for the spirit of social activism it engenders." —Ian Baptiste, The Pennsylvania State University"Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences is an essential starting point for both students and experienced researchers interested in using narrative analysis in applied or other contexts. Written with admirable clarity, an engaging style, and supported by detailed examples of analysis, the book outlines the main methodological issues and approaches within the exciting and fast-developing field of narrative research. Even researchers already familiar with narrative methods should find the presentation of thematic, structural, dialogic/performance, and visual forms of analysis a fruitful stimulus to new research endeavours."—Brian Roberts, University of Central Lancashire, U.K. "I just had to thank you for paving the path for us new and ′hopeful′ narrative researchers. I have been a student of both your books on narrative analysis, and want to thank you for your guidance from your work, and also your latest book Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences. This work and the references you have chosen for us have helped me immensely during this time in my doctoral program, especially as I enter into the analysis phase." —Maria T. Yelle, nursing doctoral candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides a lively overview of research based on constructing and interpreting narrative. Designed to improve research practice, it gives a detailed discussion of four analytic methods that students can adapt. Author Catherine Kohler Riessman explains how to conduct the four kinds of narrative analysis using model studies from sociology, anthropology, psychology, education and nursing. Throughout the book, she compares different approaches including thematic analysis, structural analysis, dialogic/performance analysis, and visual narrative analysis. The book helps students confront specific issues in their research practice, including how to construct a transcript in an interview study; complexities of working with materials translated from another language; defining narrative segments; relating text and context; locating oneself as the researcher in a responsible way in an inquiry; and arguing for the credibility of the case-based approach. Broad in scope, Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences also offers concrete guidance in individual chapters for students and established scholars wanting to join the "narrative turn" in social research. Key FeaturesFocuses on four particular methods of narrative analysis: This text provides specific diverse exemplars of good narrative research, as practiced in several social science and human service disciplines. Offers guidance for narrative interviewing: The author discusses the complexities between spoken language and any written transcript. In the process, she encourages students to be mindful of the texts they construct from dialogues among speakers. Presents arguments about validation in case-based research: Riessman presents several ways to think about credibility in narrative studies, contextualizing validity in relation to epistemology and theoretical orientation of a study.Explores the differences between grounded theory methods and narrative analysis: The author clarifies distinctions between inductive thematic coding in grounded theory, and other interpretive approaches, and narrative analysis.Presents social linguistic methods for analyzing oral narrative: This text makes the approach accessible to readers not trained in social linguistics in part by providing rich examples from a number of different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Employs visual methods of analysis: Riessman takes narrative research beyond the spoken or written texts by showing how exemplary researchers have connected participants′ words and images made during the research process. She also discusses other research that incorporates "found" im

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The Human Mind - Paul Bloom

Are you a human? Do you have a mind? Then this book is for you: a wonderfully entertaining overview of all of psychology by one of its greatest experts. 'Like having the mind's complexities untangled by a witty, eloquent and deeply knowledgeable friend' OLIVER BURKEMAN'Really wonderful, hugely readable' DERREN BROWNâ€~This book is a gem’ ROBERT SAPOLSKYNothing is more familiar and yet less understood than the human mind. It defines the experience of being human, and yet its workings contain some of the deepest mysteries ever encountered.Written by one of the world's greatest teachers of psychology, The Human Mind provides a masterful and riveting guide to all that we have learned since modern science began probing those mysteries. It will illuminate everything you think and feel, everything you say and do, everything that makes you you. â€~I don't remember the last time I was this excited about a psychology-related book.The Human Mind is everything a reader wants [and] will delight you’ DR SOPHIE MORT (AKA DR SOPH)â€~An up-to-the-minute [and] comprehensive journey through what it means to be human’ New Scientistâ€~The story of the human mind as told by psychology's best storyteller ... fantastic’ DANIEL GILBERT, author of Stumbling on Happinessâ€~Perhaps the wittiest, most captivating overview of the field of psychology to date’ JENNIFER SENIOR, author of All Joy and No Fun

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The Last Human Job - Allison Pugh

A timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation"A compelling case for valuing care as a societal good and as skilled labor."—The NationWith the rapid development of artificial intelligence and labor-saving technologies like self-checkouts and automated factories, the future of work has never been more uncertain, and even jobs requiring high levels of human interaction are no longer safe. The Last Human Job explores the human connections that underlie our work, arguing that what people do for each other in these settings is valuable and worth preserving. Drawing on in-depth interviews and observations with people in a broad range of professions—from physicians, teachers, and coaches to chaplains, therapists, caregivers, and hairdressers—Allison Pugh develops the concept of “connective labor,” a kind of work that relies on empathy, the spontaneity of human contact, and a mutual recognition of each other’s humanity. The threats to connective labor are not only those posed by advances in AI or apps; Pugh demonstrates how profit-driven campaigns imposing industrial logic shrink the time for workers to connect, enforce new priorities of data and metrics, and introduce standardized practices that hinder our ability to truly see each other. She concludes with profiles of organizations where connective labor thrives, offering practical steps for building a social architecture that works. Vividly illustrating how connective labor enriches the lives of individuals and binds our communities together, The Last Human Job is a compelling argument for us to recognize, value, and protect humane work in an increasingly automated and disconnected world.

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Secrets of the Human Body - Andrew Cohen, Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken

206 bones. One heart. Two eyes. Ten fingers. You may think you know what makes up a human. But it turns out our bodies are full of surprises.What makes tears of joy different from tears of sadness?Why is a gut feeling so much smarter than you think?And why is 90% of you not even human?This book turns your knowledge of the human body on its head. The effervescent van Tulleken twins bring their knowledge and charm to the page to reveal just how well our bodies keep secrets from the things that want to exploit it: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, larger predators and, crucially, other people. They reveal the remarkable stories behind the science we are not meant to know, on matters of life and death.Leading us through these revelations are tales of everyday miracles – the human stories that bind every one of us together through the universal stages of life. Chris and Xand van Tulleken reveal the incredible abilities every human shares, leading us to discover the secrets that make every ordinary human body … extraordinary.

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The Human Body Book - Richard Walker, Steve Parker

An all-in-one visual guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes. This in-depth manual to the human body''s physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is a must-have reference to help further your studies or knowledge of how our bodies work.Each page of The Human Body Book, updated to reflect the latest medical information, is illustrated with colourful and comprehensive diagrams, which are thoroughly annotated to take you right into the cells and fibres that are responsible for keeping the human body ticking. The opening chapter, Integrated Body, explains how the parts of the body work together at various levels of size and hierarchy to produce the living whole. It also contains an overview of the major body systems, enlivened by real-life 3D medical scans of the entire body. The chapters that follow provide coverage of the body function by function, system by system. Eleven main body systems are covered in turn, with each section ending on common injuries, diseases, and disorders afflicting that system. The book concludes with a chapter on Growth and Development which looks in detail at how the body changes over the course of a human lifespan.

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The Human Past

Fifteen new contributors bring fresh perspectives to the fifth edition of The Human Past, the most authoritative introduction to world prehistory, revealing our shared human story with the latest scholarship. Thoroughly updated by its team of authors, including 15 leading specialists new to this edition, this fifth edition introduces students to a more equitable and representative view of world prehistory. A total of 30 contributing authors – a truly international team of experts – introduce the enormous diversity of the human story as it occurred around the world, from the emergence of the first Homo species to human migrations, sedentism, domestication and agriculture, population growth and urban living, and the social systems and inequalities that were present across human groups of many sizes, from small societies to vast empires. Twenty chronological chapters focus on individual regions, and new content appears in every chapter. The new authors bring first-hand scholarship and fresh perspectives, including: recent genetic (aDNA) research revealing the latest information about divergent migrations of early humans in Europe, in South America, and across Southeast Asia into China; more on the changes to Indigenous life in Australia post foreign contact; additional coverage of early female toolmakers and female hunters in the Americas; new features on the postcolonial re-evaluation of evidence in South Africa, including at Great Zimbabwe; and much more.

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The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire - Henry Gee

For the first time in over ten millennia, the rate of human population growth is slowing down. The global population is forecast to begin declining in the second half of this century, and in 10,000 years' time our species will likely be extinct.In The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire, Henry Gee shows how we arrived at this crucial moment in history, beginning his story deep in the palaeolithic past and charting our dramatic rise from one species of human among many to the most dominant animal to ever live on Earth.But rapid climate change, a stagnating global economy, falling birth rates and an unexplainable decline in average human sperm count are combining to make our chances for longevity increasingly slim. There could be a way forward, but the launch window is narrow . . .Drawing on a dazzling array of the latest scientific research, Gee tells the extraordinary story of humanity with characteristic warmth and wit, and suggests how our exceptional species might avoid its tragic fate.

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Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body - Chris Oxlade

Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of the human body, then put it back together again!Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body is full of the fast-pumping, electric and surprising features of our insides. Working inwards from the outermost body bits - our millions of hairs and many layers of protective skin - to the very centre of our bones, we get to know the parts and processes keeping our body running. Finally, see how our cells build up and bring together each part, and how doctors get up-close ''inside info'' every day using amazing tech.Contents include: Inside the human body / Outer layer (skin) / Muscles / Bony bits / Inside a Bone / Inside your head / Nerves and senses / The blood / Blood pumping (circulatory system) / Made for breathing (lungs and respiratory system) / Dealing with food (digestive system) / Body building blocks (cell types) / Medical technology to see insideInside Info is a stylish and engrossing series of books diving into the layers of things kids are curious about - giving them the chance to pull it all apart and put it back together again, while learning STEM fundamentals! Full of cross-sections, cutaways, exploded diagrams, labels, jokes and easter-egg details for the curious reader age 7+ to discover.The series presents the Inside Info of: A Supercar, A Rocket, A Rollercoaster, A T. rex, The Human Body and A Coral Reef

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Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body - Chris Oxlade

Peel back, take apart and get inside the awesome science of the human body, then put it back together again!Inside Info: Taking Apart the Human Body is full of the fast-pumping, electric and surprising features of our insides. Working inwards from the outermost body bits - our millions of hairs and many layers of protective skin - to the very centre of our bones, we get to know the parts and processes keeping our body running. Finally, see how our cells build up and bring together each part, and how doctors get up-close ''inside info'' every day using amazing tech.Contents include: Inside the human body / Outer layer (skin) / Muscles / Bony bits / Inside a Bone / Inside your head / Nerves and senses / The blood / Blood pumping (circulatory system) / Made for breathing (lungs and respiratory system) / Dealing with food (digestive system) / Body building blocks (cell types) / Medical technology to see insideInside Info is a stylish and engrossing series of books diving into the layers of things kids are curious about - giving them the chance to pull it all apart and put it back together again, while learning STEM fundamentals! Full of cross-sections, cutaways, exploded diagrams, labels, jokes and easter-egg details for the curious reader aged 7+ to discover.The series presents the Inside Info of: A Supercar, A Rocket, A Rollercoaster, A T. rex, The Human Body and A Coral Reef

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Your Expert Guide: The Human Body for Young Scientists - Tom Jackson, Liam Cini-O'Dwyer

From top experts in biology education comes this definitive guide to the human body, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology.In Your Expert Guide: The Human Body, discover the many systems and surprising skills of the human body, from your astounding brain at the very top of your body, to the tiny bones in your feet built for walking. Explore the powerful organs and the jobs they do to get a clear picture of how your body works, and how you can look after it.Written by Tom Jackson and Liam Cini-O''Dwyer and published in partnership with The Royal Society of Biology. With immersive artwork by Ola Szpunar, biology comes alive for curious readers aged 8+.Books in the Your Expert Guide series: With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young ScientistsWith Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young ScientistsWith Institute of Physics: The Universe / Physics for Young Scientists

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Taking Responsibility for the Life of Complex Human Ecosystems - Gary R. Gunderson, James R. Cochrane

The long-awaited convergence of climate, economic, political, intellectual, faith and social failures gives many reasons for despair. The authors of this volume have spent their lives around the trauma of race and poverty in South Africa and the United States working with Nobel prize winners and those in townships and tenements. We have learned that hope is not delusional and accountability not naïve. But one must think clearly and deeply, untethered from the inadequate simplicities and false choices. We must be here now, with eyes wide open for when systems break down, as so many are today, knowing that they also break open new space for creative action.The authors lead the global web of thinker-doers through the Leading Causes of Life Initiative and national networks in Africa, Europe and the United States. They find coherence among profound thinking from fields never brought into alignment before drawn from by economists, mycelial researchers, anthropologists and health sciences working in the Artic to South Africa, and the tough neighbourhoods in between. This includes a consideration of the human capacities that allow us to act in and transform the world we inhabit, of the radical nature of joy in the face of despair, of the judgement of Nemesis on hubris and privilege, of the ‘value of everything’ contra price as definitive, of the idea of involution as distinguished from evolution, of the concept of ‘meshworks’ in our entanglement with others, and, finally, of the ‘theatre of the soul’ as the unity of the physical, the psychological, the political and the spiritual.Sharply sensitive to the urgency of careful thought and wise action, the authors help us see that life does find a way towards deep accountability for the life of complex human ecosystems. They ask us to take responsibility for this as a key to human flourishing and well-being.

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The Science Club Investigates: The Human Body - Mary Auld

Join the kids of the Science Club and discover the human body through a combination of adventure and activity in this fun, story-based series for young scientists everywhereThe Science Club follows a group of science-mad kids who meet at a club where they learn about science through their own experiences and discoveries. Each story features sweet, humorous illustrations and includes simple experiments for readers to try for themselves. Perfect for readers aged five and up.Ouch! Jiang''s tooth has fallen out and his gum is bleeding. Mrs Khan thinks it''s a great way to start the Club''s latest topic - the human body. The kids find all about the different organs and how they work together. They also take a virtual trip round the digestive system and learn how to keep their bodies healthy.Titles in the series:ElectricityPlantsRocks & FossilsStates of MatterLightSoundHabitatsWeatherForces & MagnetsThe Human Body

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The Human Side of Innovation - Indra Nooyi, Mauro Porcini

PepsiCo’s award-winning chief design officer reveals the secret to creating life-changing innovations: putting human needs at the center of any design process.“Innovation is an act of love—or at least it should be. Always. It is a gesture of empathy, respect, generosity, of one human being’s devotion to another,” writes Mauro Porcini at the beginning of this extraordinary book.It is in part a memoir by one of the world’s leading designers—the first chief design officer at both 3M and Pepsi. But even more, it is a manifesto for a genuine, authentic, and deeply humanistic approach to design, one that aims to create personal and social value first and financial and economic value afterward.In every industry, new technologies have lowered the barrier to entry like never before. Either you design exceptional products or somebody will beat you to it. Porcini shows, through example after example and story after story, that the key to real, world-changing innovation is to put people first—not only the people we innovate for but also the people who lead the innovation process.Putting people first requires what Porcini calls unicorns: people who are in love with people, who have a genuine fire in them to create meaningful solutions for actual human beings. In this book, he describes them, celebrates them, and details their superpowers so you can find them, hire them, grow them, and retain them.Some are qualities you might expect—the ability to dream combined with the ability to execute. But when was the last time you heard an executive ask prospective hires if they were kind, optimistic, curious, or humble? Porcini uses his journey across startups and multinational corporations, through successes and failures, to create a handbook for modern innovators.

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Quantum-Touch 2.0 - The New Human - Richard Gordon, Chris, Ph.D Duffield, Vickie, Ph.D. Wickhorst

Quantum-Touch 2.0—The New Human endeavors to significantly enlarge the possibilities of what humans can be and do. In clear, step-by-step instructions, the reader will learn to easily demonstrate that human limits are as yet unknown.Readers can learn to do healing on multiple people at once to reduce their pain in minutes, work on multiple conditions at once, help people shift their own beliefs with the use of energy, and work across time and space. Readers will even learn to safely and visibly adjust the posture of multiple people simultaneously without touching.Science assumes that we are separate, and that our thoughts don''t affect the outer reality. This notion is something that each of us can now clearly demonstrate to be untrue.The originator of the Quantum-Touch energy healing method and a popular workshop leader and speaker at conferences and holistic health institutes, Richard Gordon has been developing and refining Quantum-Touch since the publication of his best-selling Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal. Gordon shares his discoveries in this new book, which takes Quantum-Touch to a far more powerful level.To enrich the book with scientific insights and commentary, Gordon sought out coauthors Vickie Wickhorst, PhD, and Chris Duffield, PhD. As academics investigating the convergence of science, technology, and the power of the human energy field, Wickhorst and Duffield serve as perfect guides to help readers, even skeptical ones, uncover their own process of discovery.This book is a must for all world travelers!

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The Science Club Investigates: The Human Body - Mary Auld

Join the kids of the Science Club and discover the human body through a combination of adventure and activity in this fun, story-based series for young scientists everywhereThe Science Club follows a group of science-mad kids who meet at a club where they learn about science through their own experiences and discoveries. Each story features sweet, humorous illustrations and includes simple experiments for readers to try for themselves. Perfect for readers aged five and up.Ouch! Jiang''s tooth has fallen out and his gum is bleeding. Mrs Khan thinks it''s a great way to start the Club''s latest topic - the human body. The kids find all about the different organs and how they work together. They also take a virtual trip round the digestive system and learn how to keep their bodies healthy.Titles in the series:ElectricityPlantsRocks & FossilsStates of MatterLightSoundHabitatsWeatherForces & MagnetsThe Human Body

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Mastering Drawing the Human Figure - Jack Faragasso

"This book is for all of those who love to draw the human form. It is for those who have never drawn a line, for those who are students who can draw to a certain degree, and for those professional artists who are proficient in drawing. It is also, of course, for those who teach drawing." Thus begins the Introduction to this comprehensive handbook for drawing the human figure.  Author Jack Faragasso — an internationally renowned art instructor, fine artist, and illustrator — taught at the Art Students League of New York for five decades. He is also the foremost instructor in the highly regarded Reilly system of drawing and painting, developed by Frank J. Reilly. Both a guide and a reference, Mastering Drawing the Human Figure features hundreds of illustrations with commentary that cover the basic structure of the head and body, light and shade, the proper use of line, conveying action, depicting drapery, and much more.

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Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field (0553345397)

Kniha - autor Barbara Ann Brennan, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with fifteen years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first in-depth study of the human energy field for people who seek happiness, health and their full potential. Our physical bodies exist within a larger "body," a human energy field or aura, which is the vehicle through which we create our experience of reality, including health and illness. It is through this energy field that we have the power to heal ourselves. This energy body -- only recently verified by scientists, but long known to healers and mystics -- is the starting point of all illness. Here, our most powerful and profound human interactions take place, the precursor and healer of all physiological and emotional disturbances. "Hands of Light is your guide to a new wholeness. It...

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Realms of the Human Unconscious - Stanislav Grof

A pioneering and revolutionary book that lays the foundation for a radical new psychology, based on an expanded cartography of the human unconsciousness. Famous for his lifelong research into psychedelic drugs, Dr. Grof constructs a comprehensive and helpful framework out of the broad range of experiences triggered by LSD in patients and research subjects. Current research into the brain and ways of expanding consciousness give this seminal book, first published in 1979, new importance for the light it throws on many fundamental, but hitherto mysterious, human potentialities. Grof''s theory of the human psyche transcends the personal and opens ways to a greater understanding of our inner selves.

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The Human Skeleton: The Basics - Steven N. Byers

The Human Skeleton: The Basics provides an accessible overview of the basic characteristics of the human skeleton that can be used to understand the life and (sometimes) death of persons represented only by their skeletons. Topics covered include: Osteology (bones) and Odontology (teeth) Estimating Ancestry, Sex, and Age at Death Calculating Stature Skeletal Anomalies Cultural Modifications, e.g. cranial and dental Pathological conditions, e.g. disease, trauma, etc.The Human Skeleton: The Basics is an essential read for students, faculty, and professionals in anthropology, biology, forensics, and criminal justice.

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How To Draw The Human Figure - Mark Bergin

Anyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper!This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture the people around them in a few simple steps. Taking care to clearly illustrate how to draw various different human poses, forms and anatomical references, Human Figure covers all the basic steps to creating a wonderful human drawing. This inspiring guide is the perfect gift for loved ones who are drawing beginners.The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. From basic shapes to finished art, this book uses two different coloured lines throughout to highlight clearly each process and which steps to follow. The series covers a comprehensive range of core techniques - with sections on materials, composition and perspective.

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The Human Target Book One - Tom King, Greg Smallwood

Christopher Chance has 12 days to solve his own murder! Superstar writer Tom King and acclaimed artist Greg Smallwood team for a new, noir examination of a classic DC character!2023 Eisner Winner - Best Limited Series2023 Eisner Winner - Best Penciller/Inker, Greg Smallwood2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Writer, Tom KingChristopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target—a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. HeÂ’s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways.An assassination attempt Chance didnÂ’t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DC Universe hated Luthor enough to want him dead by slow-acting poison. And the prime suspects happen to be…the Justice League International?Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood!This volume collects Human Target #1-6, the first half of the murder mystery.

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The Human Stain - Philip Roth

''An extraordinary book - bursting with rage, humming with ideas, full of dazzling sleights of hand''- Sunday TelegraphPhilip Roth''s brilliant conclusion to his eloquent trilogy of post-war America - a magnificent successor to American Pastoral and I Married a CommunistIt is 1998, the year America is plunged into a frenzy of prurience by the impeachment of a president, and in a small New England town a distinguished classics professor, Coleman Silk, is forced to retire when his colleagues allege that he is a racist. The charge is unfounded, the persecution needless, but the truth about Silk would astonish even his most virulent accuser. Coleman Silk has a secret, one which has been kept for fifty years from his wife, his four children, his colleagues, and his friends, including the writer Nathan Zuckerman. It is Zuckerman who comes upon Silk''s secret, and sets out to unearth his former buried life, piecing the biographical fragments back together. This is against backdrop of seismic shifts in American history, which take on real, human urgency as Zuckerman discovers more and more about Silk''s past and his futile search for renewal and regeneration.________________PRAISE FOR THE HUMAN STAIN:''One of the most beautiful books I''ve ever read'' Red''[A] tender, shocking and incendiary story on the failure of the American dream refracted through the prism of race'' Guardian''A masterpiece'' Mail on Sunday

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The New Encyclopedia of the Human Body - Claudia Martin, Clare Hibbert

Young readers can discover the incredible workings of the human body with this spectacular hardback encyclopedia, illustrated with full-colour photography and diagrams throughout.Take a look at the incredible human body as you''ve never seen it before! Bringing together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, world-class photography, and clear diagrams, this comprehensive reference guide offers an captivating exploration of our anatomy. From the circulation of blood to the workings of the brain, readers can explore all the body systems and explains how they work together to keep you fit and healthy.Includes: • Organs and how they work• Genes, DNA, and chromosomes• The brain and senses• Stages of life• Germs, viruses, and medicine• And so much more!Supporting STEM learning, this extraordinary enclcyclopedia with gold foil cover accents is the perfect addition to any child''s learning library. For young knowledge-seekers aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus New Encyclopedia series uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to world geography. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child''s bookshelf.

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The Musical Human - Michael Spitzer

A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK''Full of delightful nuggets'' Guardian online''Entertaining, informative and philosphical ... An essential read'' All About History''Extraordinary range ... All the world and more is here'' Evening Standard165 million years ago saw the birth of rhythm.66 million years ago came the first melody.40 thousand years ago Homo sapiens created the first musical instrument.Today music fills our lives. How we have created, performed and listened to music throughout history has defined what our species is and how we understand who we are. Yet it is an overlooked part of our origin story. The Musical Human takes us on an exhilarating journey across the ages – from Bach to BTS and back – to explore the vibrant relationship between music and the human species. With insights from a wealth of disciplines, world-leading musicologist Michael Spitzer renders a global history of music on the widest possible canvas, from global history to our everyday lives, from insects to apes, humans to artificial intelligence.''Michael Spitzer has pulled off the impossible: a Guns, Germs and Steel for music'' Daniel Levitin''A thrilling exploration of what music has meant and means to humankind'' Ian Bostridge

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The Human Brain Coloring Book - Marian C. Diamond, Arnold B. Scheibel

The Human Brain Coloring Book provides a means of learning about the structure and function of the human brain through a process of coloring-by-directions. It was developed by internationally recognized neuroscientists and teachers Marian C. Diamond and Arnold B. Scheibel in association with highly acclaimed teacher and anatomist Lawrence M. Elson, creator of Coloring Concepts. This coloring book is designed for a wide range of users: informal learners, students of psychology and the biological sciences, medical, dental, nursing, and other health professional students, and students and workers in the neurosciences. The unique, highly developed coloring process makes this book an effective learning device for such a diverse audience. The material included here represents the state-of-the-art knowledge about the brain and how it works. Each plate of illustrations has been carefully designed to yield maximum information when colored. The accompanying text has been creatively integrated with the coloring process to enhance understanding and retention.

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Bruce Lee The Art of Expressing the Human Body - Bruce Lee

Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee''s astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book.The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for superior health and muscularity.Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Lee''s physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive and ever-evolving conditioning regime that is being revealed for the first time in this book.Drawing on Lee''s notes, letters, diaries and training logs, Bruce Lee historian John Little presents the full extent of Lee''s unique training methods including nutrition, aerobics, isometrics, stretching and weight training.In addition to serving as a record of Bruce Lee''s training, The Art of Expressing the Human Body, with its easy-to-understand and simple-to-follow training routines, is a valuable source book for those who seek dramatic improvement in their health, conditioning, physical fitness, and appearance. This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features:Bruce Lee: Striking ThoughtsBruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden DragonBruce Lee: The Tao of Gung FuBruce Lee: Artist of LifeBruce Lee: Letters of the DragonBruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do

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The Interactive Human Body - Peter Hinckley

Explore the human body like never before! Flaps, wheels, touch-and-feel spots, and other exciting interactive elements! This dynamic book allows kids to learn about organs, systems, cells, DNA, and more in a creative, hands-on format that is irresistible! Watch food move through the digestive system, feel the texture of your intestines, split cells, spin DNA, and more in The Interactive Human Body, the innovative book that begs to be explored. The third book in the award-winning Interactive Explorer series! Accolades for The Interaactive Constitution : A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book (NCSS-CBC) Finalist, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards: The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book. ''Both history geeks and casual students should easily ratify this one.'' -- Publishers Weekly

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The Human Animal - Markus Gabriel

The climate crisis has forced us to recognize that we are not separate from nature but are part of the natural world on which we depend: human beings are animals and we must understand much better our place in nature and our impact on our environment if we are to avoid our own annihilation as a species. And yet we feel nevertheless that we do not entirely fit into nature, that we stand apart from other animals in some way – in what way, exactly?Markus Gabriel argues that what distinguishes humans from other animals is that humans are minded living beings who seek to understand the world and themselves and who possess ethical insight into moral contexts. Mind is the capacity to lead one’s life in the light of a conception of who or what one is. The undeniable difference between us and other animals defines the human condition and places a special responsibility on us to consider our actions in the context of other living beings and our shared habitat. It also calls on us to cultivate an ethics of not-knowing: to recognize that, however much we may seek to understand the world, we will never completely master it. Our grasp of reality, mediated by our animal minds, will always be limited: much is and will remain alien to us, lending itself only to speculation – and to remember this is to stand us in better stead for carving out an existence among the environmental crisis that looms before us all.

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Macdonald Amy: The Human Demands (Deluxe) - CD (4050538641028)

Hudební CD - Zpěvačka 15 let na hudební scéně šla vždy svou cestou, která vyústila k doposud zřejmě jejímu nejlepšímu albu. Nové album „The Human Demands” produkoval Jim Abbiss, který se proslavil spoluprací s Arctic Monkeys a Kasabian. Zpěvačka 15 let na hudební scéně šla vždy svou cestou, která vyústila k doposud zřejmě jejímu nejlepšímu albu. Nové album „The Human Demands” produkoval Jim Abbiss, který se proslavil spoluprací s Arctic Monkeys a Kasabian. Na albu se Amy věnuje tématům, se kterými se dříve či později setká každý z nás - dospívání, milostná vzplanutí, pálení mostů, čelení depresi. Prvním singlem je skladba „The Hudson”. Skotská zpěvačka, kytaristka a skladatelka Amy MacDonald se narodila roku 1987 v Glasgow. Prorazila již svým debutovým albem „This Is The Life” z roku 2007 . Vydala dosud čtyři studiová alba, která se vždy dostala do Top 5 bristkého žebříčku. Seznam stop CD (deluxe edition) Fire / Statues / Crazy Shade of Blue / The Hudson / The...

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The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts - Soraya Palmer

''Sometimes characters are so lively and entertaining, you don''t want to say goodbye to them ... A stunning feat of storytelling in itself'' Suzy Feay, Financial TimesGrowing up in Brooklyn with their Caribbean parents, Zora and Sasha Porter''s days were enchanted by stories from the islands - the mischievous spider Anansi both seductive and vengeful; the flame-breathing Rolling Calf who haunts butchers; and ocean-dwelling Mama Dglo, said to be half snake, half human.Now they are teenagers, and life at home has become unbearable. Their parents'' tempestuous relationship has fallen apart, their mother Beatrice desperately ill, their father Nigel living with another woman. While an unsettled Zora escapes into her journal, dreaming of being a writer, Sasha discovers sex and chest binding, spending more time with her new girlfriend than at home. But they can''t hide forever. The Anansi Stories that captivated them as children begin to creep into the present, revealing truths about the Porter family''s past they must all face up to.The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts is an extraordinary debut novel, a celebration of the power of stories that asks - what happens when ours are erased? Do we disappear? Or do we come back haunting?A Today Show Most Anticipated Book of 2023An Electric Literature Recommendation for 2023A Goodreads Buzziest Debut of 2023

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Macdonald Amy: The Human Demands (Eastern European Version) - CD (4050538643695)

Hudební CD - Zpěvačka 15 let na hudební scéně šla vždy svou cestou, která vyústila k doposud zřejmě jejímu nejlepšímu albu. Nové album „The Human Demands” produkoval Jim Abbiss, který se proslavil spoluprací s Arctic Monkeys a Kasabian. Zpěvačka 15 let na hudební scéně šla vždy svou cestou, která vyústila k doposud zřejmě jejímu nejlepšímu albu. Nové album „The Human Demands” produkoval Jim Abbiss, který se proslavil spoluprací s Arctic Monkeys a Kasabian. Na albu se Amy věnuje tématům, se kterými se dříve či později setká každý z nás - dospívání, milostná vzplanutí, pálení mostů, čelení depresi. Prvním singlem je skladba „The Hudson”. Skotská zpěvačka, kytaristka a skladatelka Amy MacDonald se narodila roku 1987 v Glasgow. Prorazila již svým debutovým albem „This Is The Life” z roku 2007 . Vydala dosud čtyři studiová alba, která se vždy dostala do Top 5 bristkého žebříčku. Seznam stop CD (Eastern European Version) Fire / Statues / Crazy Shade of Blue / The...

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