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The Tsar of Love and Techno - Marra Anthony

A Granta Best Young American Novelist1930s Leningrad: a failed portrait artist employed by Soviet censors must erase political dissenters from official images and artworks. One day, he receives an antique painting. The mystery behind this painting threads together each of the stories that follow, where we meet a Siberian beauty queen, a young soldier in the battlefields of Chechnya, the Head of the Grozny Tourist Bureau, a ballerina performing for the camp director of a gulag and many others.

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The Science of Love and Betrayal - Professor Robin Dunbar

Falling in love is one of the strangest things we can do - and one of the things that makes us uniquely human. But what happens to our brains when our eyes meet across a crowded room? Why do we kiss each other, forget our friends, seek a ''good sense of humour'' in Lonely Hearts adverts and try (and fail) to be monogamous? How are our romantic relationships different from our relationships with friends, family or even God? Can science help us, or are we better off turning back to the poets?Basing his arguments on new and experimental scientific research, Robin Dunbar explores the psychology and ethology of romantic love and how our evolutionary programming still affects our behaviour. Fascinating and illuminating, witty and accessible, The Science of Love and Betrayal is essential reading for anyone who''s ever wondered why we fall in love and what on earth is going on when we do.

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The Mapping of Love and Death - Jacqueline Winspear

August 1914. When war in Europe is declared, a young American cartographer, Michael Clifton, is compelled to fight for his father''s native country, and sets sail for England to serve in the British Army. Three years later, he is listed as missing in action.April 1932. After Michael''s remains are unearthed in a French field, his devastated parents engage investigator Maisie Dobbs, hoping she can find the unnamed nurse whose love letters were among their late son''s belongings. It is a quest that leads Maisie back to her own bittersweet wartime love - and to the discovery that Michael Clifton may not have died in combat. Suddenly an exposed web of intrigue and violence threatens to ensnare the dead soldier''s family and even Maisie herself as she attempts to cope with the impending loss of her mentor and the unsettling awareness that she is once again falling in love.

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The House of Love and Death - Andrew Klavan

The gripping new thriller from award-winning author Andrew Klavan. When a wealthy family is murdered in their Chicago mansion, the case seems open and shut, but one man''s search for answers reveals the hidden darkness in an idyllic community...Cameron Winter has a knack for solving complicated crimes. His background – spy turned English professor – means he’s uniquely placed to decipher the clues behind some of the most complex cases.When four members of a wealthy household are killed in their suburban Chicago mansion, shock reverberates around the community. Their bodies were pulled from the burning building – but all of them had already been shot dead. It seems like an open and shut case when local police soon have the obvious culprit under lock and key. But with the only witness a child who has no memory of the events, Winter digs deeper and reveals there is more to the case than there seems. Just why does the lead detective on the case want Winter off his patch so badly? What seems like a safe suburban paradise is anything but – and Winter will have to take great personal risks to reveal the truth behind the murders.Reviews for Andrew Klavan''Andrew ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Figuring - Maria Popova

Figuring explores the complexities of love and the human search for truth and meaning through the interconnected lives of several historical figures across four centuries - beginning with the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who discovered the laws of planetary motion, and ending with the marine biologist and author Rachel Carson, who catalysed the environmental movement. Stretching between these figures is a cast of artists, writers, and scientists - mostly women, mostly queer - whose public contribution has risen out of their unclassifiable and often heartbreaking private relationships to change the way we understand, experience and appreciate the universe. Among them are the astronomer Maria Mitchell, who paved the way for women in science; the sculptor Harriet Hosmer, who did the same in art; the journalist and literary critic Margaret Fuller, who sparked the feminist movement; and the poet Emily Dickinson.Emanating from these lives are larger questions about the measure of a good life and what it means to leave a lasting mark of betterment on an imperfect world: Are achievement and acclaim enough for happiness? Is genius? Is love? Weaving through the narrative is a set of peripheral figures - Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charles Darwin, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Herman Melville, Frederick ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On Love - Charles Bukowski

In On Love, we see Charles Bukowski reckoning with the complications of love and desire. Alternating between the tough and the tender, the romantic and the gritty, Bukowski exposes the myriad faces of love in the poems collected here - its selfishness and its narcissism, its randomness, its mystery and its misery, and, ultimately, its true joyfulness, endurance and redemptive power.Whether writing about his daughter, his lover, or his work, Bukowski is fiercely honest and reflective, using love as a prism to look at the world and to view his own vulnerable place in it.

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More Than I Love My Life - David Grossman

An epic, deeply moving novel about the power of love and loving with courage - from the Man Booker International Prize-winning author of A Horse Walks into a Bar On a kibbutz in Israel in 2008, Gili is celebrating the ninetieth birthday of her grandmother Vera, the adored matriarch of a sprawling and tight-knit family. But festivities are interrupted by the arrival of Nina: the iron-willed daughter who rejected Vera''s care; and the absent mother who abandoned Gili when she was still a baby. Nina''s return to the family after years of silence precipitates an epic journey from Israel to the desolate island of Goli Otok, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It was here, five decades earlier, that Vera was held and tortured as a political prisoner. And it is here that the three women will finally come to terms with the terrible moral dilemma that Vera faced, and that permanently altered the course of their lives. More Than I Love My Life is a sweeping story about the power of love and loving with courage. A novel driven by faith in humanity even in our darkest moments, it asks us to confront our deepest held beliefs about a woman''s duty ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Who Deserves Your Love - KC Davis

**** OUT NOW ****'Brilliant book. Concise and easy to read. There's none of that extraneous waffle which makes other books so off putting. It's clear, straight to the point and extremely easy to apply' - Ann Russell, author of How to Save Money and How to Clean EverythingFrom the acclaimed therapist, Tik Toker and author of the neurodivergent-friendly book How to Keep House While Drowning comes a groundbreaking exploration of relationships for all. IS LOVE CONDITIONAL? HOW DO YOU NAVIGATE A RELATIONSHIP WHEN SOMEONE’S BEST EFFORTS ARE CAUSING YOU PAIN? SHOULD YOU STAY OR LEAVE?In Who Deserves Your Love, licensed therapist and TikTok sensation KC Davis tackles these tough questions with warmth and insight. This practical guide explores how vulnerability and trauma shape our connections, offering tools to help you discern who truly deserves your time. With radical honesty and a compassionate touch, KC explores how:•Conflict can be a form of intimacy•Small moments strengthen relationships•Coping strategies around vulnerability foster stronger bonds•Emotional regulation and boundaries are essential•A relationship decision tree can empower your choicesPacked with lists and diagrams to guide you through the complexities of love and relationships, this book is the clear and concise guide you need to find love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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More Than I Love My Life - David Grossman

*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE*An epic, deeply moving novel about the power of love and loving with courage - from the Man Booker International Prize-winning author of A Horse Walks into a Bar.On a kibbutz in Israel in 2008, Gili is celebrating the ninetieth birthday of her grandmother Vera, the adored matriarch of a sprawling and tight-knit family. But festivities are interrupted by the arrival of Nina: the iron-willed daughter who rejected Vera''s care; and the absent mother who abandoned Gili when she was still a baby.Nina''s return to the family after years of silence precipitates an epic journey from Israel to the desolate island of Goli Otok, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It was here, five decades earlier, that Vera was held and tortured as a political prisoner. And it is here that the three women will finally come to terms with the terrible moral dilemma that Vera faced, and that permanently altered the course of their lives.''More Than I Love My Life... is a profound testament to the emotional power of fiction and shows why some critics regard Grossman as a candidate for the Nobel Prize for Literature.'' Financial Times ''Immaculately translated by Jessica Cohen, this is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride

WATERSTONES FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2024 THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERBARACK OBAMA''S BOOK OF THE YEAR PICKAMAZON.COM NO.1 BOOK OF THE YEAR''I loved this book'' BONNIE GARMUS''A generous, compassionate book about the power of love and community'' LOUISE KENNEDY''I can''t recommend this one highly enough '' HARLAN COBEN''THIS is his best book'' ANN PATCHETTIn 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighbourhood where Jewish immigrants and African Americans lived side by side through the 1920s and ''30s.In this novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them, James McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community - heaven and earth - that sustain us.

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The Master Jeweler - Weina Dai Randel

From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Night Angels comes the epic story of a brilliant young woman’s dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghai—and the power of love and friendship.Harbin, China, 1925. Fifteen-year-old Anyu Zhang discovers a priceless Fabergé egg in the snow and returns it to the owner, Isaac Mandelburg, a fugitive and former master jeweler for Russia’s imperial palace. In gratitude, he leaves her his address in Shanghai and a promise of hospitality, forever altering her fate.A dazzling world of jewelry shrouded in secrecy and greed awaits, when later Anyu arrives at Mandelburg’s jewelry shop as an orphan. Single minded and relentless, Anyu will stop at nothing until she masters the craft of jewelry making. But she soon finds herself entangled in a treacherous underbelly of the city, where violent gangsters stalk the streets, vicious rivals seek to exploit her, and obsessive collectors conspire to destroy the people she loves.From snow-crowned land to diamond-sparkling showrooms to a pristine island on the brink of war, The Master Jeweler chronicles an exciting journey of a bold prodigy artisan—including her losses and triumphs—in a glamorous yet perilous world of treasure.

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Who Were the Disciples? - Danika Cooley

Meet the Ordinary Men Who Changed the World!Ever wondered what it was like to walk alongside Jesus? Dive into this exciting exploration of the twelve disciples – regular guys who became part of the greatest story ever told! With fun black–and–white illustrations throughout, you’ll discover how fishermen, tax collectors, and even a former terrorist became Jesus’ closest friends and changed history forever.Follow Peter as he walks on water (and sometimes sinks!), watch Matthew throw a huge party after leaving his tax booth behind, and see how Thomas went from doubting to believing. You’ll learn how John went from being called a“Son of Thunder” to becoming known as the apostle of love, and find out why Jesus chose Judas even though He knew what would happen.Each chapter brings these fascinating characters to life, showing how Jesus transformed ordinary people into extraordinary followers. You’ll see their mistakes, their victories, and their incredible courage as they spread the good news across the world – even when it meant facing danger.Perfect for young readers who love history, adventure, and discovering how God can use anyone for His amazing plans. Get ready to meet twelve remarkable men who prove that with Jesus, ordinary becomes extraordinary!

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The Stranger in the Lifeboat - Mitch Albom

THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie''Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary'' Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.

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The Master Jeweler - Weina Dai Randel

From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Night Angels comes the epic story of a brilliant young woman’s dangerous rise to fame in the perilous world of jewelry in 1920s Shanghai—and the power of love and friendship.Harbin, China, 1925. Fifteen-year-old Anyu Zhang discovers a priceless Fabergé egg in the snow and returns it to the owner, Isaac Mandelburg, a fugitive and former master jeweler for Russia’s imperial palace. In gratitude, he leaves her his address in Shanghai and a promise of hospitality, forever altering her fate.A dazzling world of jewelry shrouded in secrecy and greed awaits, when later Anyu arrives at Mandelburg’s jewelry shop as an orphan. Single minded and relentless, Anyu will stop at nothing until she masters the craft of jewelry making. But she soon finds herself entangled in a treacherous underbelly of the city, where violent gangsters stalk the streets, vicious rivals seek to exploit her, and obsessive collectors conspire to destroy the people she loves.From snow-crowned land to diamond-sparkling showrooms to a pristine island on the brink of war, The Master Jeweler chronicles an exciting journey of a bold prodigy artisan—including her losses and triumphs—in a glamorous yet perilous world of treasure.

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The Colour - Tremain Rose

Joseph and Harriet Blackstone emigrate from Norfolk to New Zealand in search of new beginnings and prosperity. But the harsh land near Christchurch threatens to destroy them almost before they begin. When Joseph finds gold in the creek he is seized by a rapturous obsession with the voluptuous riches awaiting him deep in the earth. Abandoning his farm and family, he sets off alone for the new gold-fields over the Southern Alps, a moral wilderness where many others, under the seductive dreams of ''the colour'', are violently rushing to their destinies. By turns both moving and terrifying, The Colour is about a quest for the impossible, an attempt to mine the complexities of love and explore the sacrifices to be made in the pursuit of happiness.

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A Confession and Other Religious Writings - Leo Tolstoy

Tolstoy''s passionate and iconoclastic writings--on issues of faith, immortality, freedom, violence, and morality--reflect his intellectual search for truth and a religion firmly grounded in reality. The selection includes ''A Confession,'' ''Religion and Morality,'' ''What Is Religion, and of What Does Its Essence Consist?,'' and ''The Law of Love and the Law of Violence.''For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Hope for The Good Time Girls - Fiona Ford

London, June 1942. The bombs are falling, the music plays on, but can the Good Time Girls keep dancing?Everything has finally fallen into place for Renee. So when vicar Roger asks her to support a new dance hall, it should be a great way to give back to the community. Except Renee has a terrible secret she is holding onto. One that Roger can never know about...Nancy will keep Renee's secret. But she's got her own problems: handsome GI Jack has turned her head, and the American soldiers are causing a stir. Temperance has made a new friend - but now that she has someone who can understand the challenges she faces, will her relationship with Archie survive?All Violet wants is to spend every minute with her precious baby Eamon. But with her sweetheart dead and cruel gossips making life a misery for her and her mixed-race son, will she be able to weather the hostility she's forced to face every day?Things have never been so tough for the Good Time Girls, but they'll get through it as long as they have each other... An absolutely gripping and heart-warming wartime saga about the power of love and friendship. Perfect for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Greatest Works of Jane Austen - Jane Austenová

Jane Austen, a renowned English novelist of the nineteenth century, crafted timeless tales that continue to captivate readers to this day. Her greatest works are a testament to her wit, social commentary, and keen understanding of human nature. In this set of five books, immerse yourself in Austen''s world of societal manners and romantic entanglements. Pride and Prejudice showcases the complexities of love and social hierarchy, while Emma explores the pitfalls of matchmaking. Sense and Sensibility delves into the contrast between rationality and emotions, while Mansfield Park delves into themes of morality and duty. Finally, Persuasion offers a poignant exploration of second chances and the power of persuasion. These masterpieces transport readers to a bygone era and leave an indelible mark on literature. Lively romance blossoms in Pride and Prejudice. Emma''s meddling creates amusing romantic entanglements. Love and societal expectations collide in Sense and Sensibility. Mansfield Park reveals the complexities of morality and duty. Persuasion examines the transformative power of second chances.

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Song Over the Bones - Melissa Meszaros

Love Burns - When a wildfire destroys her home and her ''soulmate'' disappears without a trace, Melissa is left to navigate the emotional and physical wreckage. Alone and adrift, she turns to her lifelong passion for music and hits the road in search of solace. Traveling from coast to coast, Melissa stops at influential landmarks and gravesites, leaving and collecting tokens in honor of iconic figures like Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and more. This bold and unconventional healing journey challenges fairytales and the traditions of love and marriage. It dismantles Hollywood tropes and honors the raw, rebellious spirit of rock''n''roll that it takes to rebuild from nothing. Music threads through Song Over the Bones, not just as a theme but as a backbone to survival. The soundtrack of Melissa''s life underscores each chapter, from deep lows to soaring highs, each note a reminder of who she is and where she''s come from. Her connection to music gives her a space to heal, to feel her way through grief, loss, and unbearably heavy moments. These sounds become her lifeline, reminding her she doesn''t need all the answers to keep moving forward.

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The Regency Guide to Romance - Francis Nightingale

It is a truth universally acknowledged that romance can be a tricky business. Discover how to navigate the world of love and courtship with this charming, whimsical guide to modern dating, inspired by Regency-era etiquette.Looking to attract a suitor without enduring the arduous task of swiping through dating apps? Perhaps you have a broken heart that needs nursing and you don''t know what to do? Or maybe an unexpected someone has slid into your DMs and you''re unsure how to proceed? Whatever your predicament, this pocket-sized companion is here to guide you through the trials and tribulations of matters of the heart. The Regency era is remembered as a time of refinement and culture, which makes it the perfect inspiration for dealing with modern dating life. After all, what better way to humiliate an ex-suitor than by being the best dressed at the costume ball? And we all know there''s nothing quite like an elegant afternoon tea to help you forget your romantic woes. Packed with tips for dealing with all kinds of romantic scenarios, and quotes from Regency-era figures like Jane Austen and Lord Byron, your heart will be swooning as you turn from page to page. So, dive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Coven Tendency - Zoe Hana Mikuta

Zoe Hana Mikuta delivers a bloody and unrelenting fantasy about young witches dangling on the edge of love and obsession, of magic and madness, of life and death (and death and death and death). . . Just like her mother and her mother’s mother, 18-year-old Vanity Adams is destined to lead a lavish life under the patronship of the Museum, someday taking her place as its premiere necromantic Spectacle and the centerpiece of their weekly soirees thrown for the City’s elite.But until that day, Vanity (and the other young witches of the Museum) is isolated from the outside world and purged of her magic—magic being particularly unstable for teenagers and often leading to antisocial conduct, mood swings, bloodlust, delusions, and, most concerning, a habitual, violent obsession with one another.To all of this, Vanity thinks: Well, whatever. Better than being confined to the Sanatorium with the less fortunate witches, imprisoned in a chemically induced coma as her blood is harvested to make World, the City’s favorite designer drug. At least she’ll be dead someday, there’s always that. And at least the Museum has Arrogance, Vanity’s twin sister, who just might remember how to do magic, and who just might be where ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Stranger in the Lifeboat - Mitch Albom

THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie''Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary'' Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.____________What real readers are saying about The Stranger in the Lifeboat: ''Enthralling storytelling as always from this brilliant writer'' FIVE STARS ''Just when I thought I had things figured out . . . plot twist. One that was not expected. And another and another and another. Mind. Blown . . . You just just have to read it'' FIVE STARS''Albom can always be depended on to not only write a book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Velveteen Rabbit - Margery Williams

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real. Once there was a velveteen rabbit who longed to be Real. He was owned by a boy who loved him more and more every day, even when the rabbit''s velveteen coat grew old and shabby and worn. Then one day something magical happened, and the rabbit''s wish began to come true...With messages about the importance of love and inner beauty, The Velveteen Rabbit is an all-time favourite classic which has delighted generations of children.

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Karma and Devotion - David R. Hawkins

Bestselling author and spiritual pioneer Dr David R. Hawkins unlocks the power of love and the truth of karma, guiding readers toward a profound way of seeing reality. In this new book, derived from Dr Hawkins’s popular Way to God lecture series, he explores the transformative power of Unconditional Lovingness and spiritual significance of karma.

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The Power of Five: Raven's Gate - Anthony Horowitz

The first book in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz.The first episode in The Power of Five series by the author of the bestselling Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret – eight guardians are protecting the world from the Old Ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the Old Ones back in...

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The Elephants of Thula Thula - Francoise Malby-Anthony

An entertaining and inspirational account of one woman's fight to save the endangered wildlife on her game reserve by conservationist Francoise Malby-Anthony. Francoise Malby-Anthony is the owner of a game reserve in South Africa with a remarkable family of elephants whose adventures have touched hearts around the world. The herd's feisty matriarch Frankie knows who's in charge at Thula Thula, and it's not Francoise.But when Frankie becomes ill, and the authorities threaten to remove or cull some of the herd if the reserve doesn't expand, Francoise is in a race against time to save her beloved elephants . . .The joys and challenges of a life dedicated to conservation are vividly described in this charming and moving book. The search is on to get a girlfriend for orphaned rhino Thabo - and then, as his behaviour becomes increasingly boisterous, a big brother to teach him manners. Francoise realizes a dream with the arrival of Savannah the cheetah - an endangered species not seen in the area since the 1940s - and finds herself rescuing meerkats kept as pets.But will Thula Thula survive the pandemic, an invasion from poachers and the threat from a mining company wanting access to its land?As ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships - Luke Brunning, Natasha McKeever

Intimacy can be joyous, but also confusing and socially constrained. This book reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, fall in love, have sex, and form relationships. Brunning and McKeever explore some of today’s significant questions around love and relationships, with a focus on underexplored topics and contemporary research. Should we stop talking in terms of sexual orientations? What are the responsibilities of dating app companies? Could flirting be a virtue? Might a drug produce authentic love? Must we take responsibility for who we find attractive? When is consensual sex bad? Should governments ban sex robots? Is relationship anarchy the future of intimacy?Engagingly written, and rich with real-world examples, The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships is a crucial resource for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to join the growing conversation around the philosophy of intimacy.

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A History of Vaccines and Anti-Vaxxers - Anthony C Cartwright

Retired drug regulator and medical historian Anthony C. Cartwright tells the story of the anti-vaxxers, starting with objections by ‘Anti-Vacks’ to Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccine in the early 19th century, and then a propaganda war waged by the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League and its successor from 1853 to 1972. There was political lobbying and demonstrations across Britain against compulsory smallpox vaccination for children. Parents who refused to have their children treated were fined and even went to prison. The campaign spread to America and there were links to many countries. The popular appeal of anti-vaxxer views is reviewed in a new analysis and linked to libertarian objections to compulsion and fears of vaccine safety for their children. The early anti-vax leaders were germ theory deniers, and believers in alternative medicine. Using his regulatory expertise to review issues of historic safety, quality and efficacy of vaccines, major questions about later vaccines such as an early polio vaccine actually increasing polio deaths, infant deaths in Lübeck from a TB contaminated BCG vaccine, and reports linking neurological reactions to Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP) vaccine are considered. These caused reluctance to vaccinate. Andrew Wakefield’s fraudulent 1998 scientific paper linking MMR vaccine to autism fuelled ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Story of British Propaganda Film - Scott Anthony

‘All art is propaganda,’ wrote George Orwell, ‘but not all propaganda is art.’ Moving from World War I to the ‘War on Terror’ and beyond, The Story of British Propaganda Film shows how the emergence of film as a global media phenomenon reshaped practices of propaganda, while new practices of propaganda in turn reshaped the use of the moving image. It explores classic examples of cinematic propaganda such as The Battle of the Somme (1916), Listen to Britain (1942) and Animal Farm (1954) alongside little-known newsreels, ‘telemagazines’ and digital media initiatives, in the process challenging our understanding of propaganda itself, and its many diverse manifestations. Richly illustrated with unique material from the BFI National Archive, the book shows how central propaganda is to the development of British film, and how it has filtered our understanding of modern British history, from narratives of decolonisation to the celebration of pop culture and the meanings of the postwar consensus.In a contemporary moment so preoccupied with misinformation, malinformation and disinformation, Scott Anthony explains why the response to the ubiquity of the propaganda film has often turned out to be the production of ever more propaganda.

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The Elephants of Thula Thula - Francoise Malby-Anthony

A powerful, gripping story about an extraordinary herd of elephants and the woman dedicated to keeping them safe.‘Somehow, the elephants got into my soul, and it became my life’s work to see them safe and happy. There was no giving up on that vision, no matter how hard the road was at times.’ Françoise Malby-Anthony is the owner of a game reserve in South Africa with a remarkable family of elephants whose adventures have touched hearts around the world. The herd’s feisty matriarch Frankie knows who’s in charge at Thula Thula, and it’s not Francoise. But when Frankie becomes ill, and the authorities threaten to remove or cull some of the herd if the reserve doesn’t expand, Françoise is in a race against time to save her beloved elephants... The joys and challenges of a life dedicated to conservation are vividly described in The Elephants of Thula Thula. The search is on to get a girlfriend for orphaned rhino Thabo – and then, as his behaviour becomes increasingly boisterous, a big brother to teach him manners. Françoise realizes a dream with the arrival of Savannah the cheetah—an endangered species not seen in the area since the 1940s—and finds herself rescuing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Loyalty : An action-packed epic of love and justice during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. - Lisa Scottolineová

Franco Fiorvante is a handsome lemon-grower who has toiled for years on the estate of boss Baron Zito. Franco dreams of owning his own lemon grove, but the rigid class system of Sicily thwarts his ambitions. Determined to secure a prosperous future, Franco will do anything to prove his loyalty to the Baron. But when Baron Zito asks him to arrange the kidnapping of a little boy, Franco crosses the point of no return, setting in motion the making of the world''s first Mafia family. Gaetano Catalano is an idealistic young lawyer, whose devotion for justice is a calling. Gaetano is a member of the Beati Paoli, a real-life secret society of aristocrats who investigate crime, since corruption riddles Palermo. Gaetano and the Beati Paoli set out to find the boy and bring him home, but for Gaetano, the mission turns to obsession. He risks everything to right the wrong and bring justice to his beloved city. The kidnapped boy, Dante, grows up in a madhouse without even knowing his last name. He doubts his own sanity until he meets Lucia, a girl with a tragic past of her own. They fall in love, then set out to find Dante''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius - Antoninus Marcus Aurelius, Robin Waterfield

An exquisite abridged edition of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations by a renowned translator Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the sixteenth emperor of Rome—and by far the most powerful man in the world. His collected thoughts, gems that have come to be called his Meditations, have proved an inexhaustible source of wisdom and one of the most important Stoic texts of all time. In often passionate language, the entries range from one-line aphorisms to essays, from profundity to bitterness. An abridged and portable edition of Marcus Aurelius’s sage insights, The Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius illuminates one of the greatest works of popular philosophy ever composed.

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Leo Strauss and the Recovery of "Natural Philosophizing" - Alberto Marco Giovanni Ghibellini

Examines how Leo Strauss sought to recover the question of "nature," which he saw as inseparable from genuine philosophy since its inception in ancient Greece.Among the political philosophers of the twentieth century, Leo Strauss is usually singled out for his attempt to revitalize the ancient approach to counter the relativism of both historicism and positivism. It is less commonly underscored, however, that the cornerstone of this attempt is the recovery of the question of "nature," which he regarded as inseparable from genuine philosophy since its inception in ancient Greece. Leo Strauss and the Recovery of "Natural Philosophizing" addresses such a theme, focusing on the theoretical presuppositions that Strauss found at the basis of the acquired inability to raise the question of nature. Prominent among these is the encounter between philosophy and revelation, which, due to their conceptual incompatibility, leads to a condition Strauss metaphorically described as a "second, ''unnatural'' cave" characterized by insurmountable "prejudices" rather than "appearance and opinion." These, however, are the starting point of genuine philosophy in the Platonic "first, ''natural'' cave," which has to be regained, by way of historical deconstruction of the presuppositions of the second cave, if the "natural philosophizing" embodied by Socratic dialectics is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Making of a Detective - Pat Marry

When he retired in 2018 Pat Marry had been instrumental in solving dozens of serious crimes, including many murders.But as a newly qualified garda in 1985, Marry had no idea how to become a detective. He soon realised he would have to learn on the job - put himself forward and show that he had what it took.Taking initiative, following up hunches (even far-fetched ones), obsessing about details, trying new investigative techniques, thinking laterally - these were essential. In addition, you had to be a bit of a psychologist.The Making of a Detective follows Pat Marry''s path from rookie to Detective Inspector through the stories of key cases he worked on and investigations he led. It includes high profile cases like Rachel Calally''s murder by her husband Joe O''Reilly. But there are also stories that have faded from public memory, such as the 1995 murder of Marilyn Rynn, which involved the first use of DNA evidence to solve a crime in Ireland. Or the 2001 murder of Mary Gough, a case solved mainly by scrutinizing her husband''s internet use - then a new investigative tool.The Making of a Detective is a unique and gripping insight into the work of a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Children of the World - Mario Marino

A joyful and poignant collection of photographs of children from around the world by internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino. This homage to the future of humanity (and our planet) captures the laughter and joy of children, but also their insecurities and fears. The sense of trust between the subject and the photographer is evident, as if they had known each other for years.The photographs are imbued with this gift of trust, and of mutual respect, resulting in images that are moving, often humorous, and always eloquent. The internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino has been travelling the world with his camera for several decades and has long been considered a luminary in the field of portrait photography. His previously published books of portrait photography from Africa and India have won several prizes."Empathy and instinct is key to my work. I try to read people's lives, the circumstances in which they live. I am fascinated by their cultural background and identity." - Mario MarinoText in English and German.

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The Wisdom of the Stoics - Antoninus Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca

The Wisdom of the Stoics boxed set includes Letters from a Stoic by Seneca, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and How to Live: The Enchiridion and Discourses by Epictetus. These works encapsulate Stoic philosophy, offering timeless wisdom on leading a virtuous and fulfilling life. Seneca provides practical advice on resilience, Marcus Aurelius offers reflections on morality and self-discipline, and Epictetus teaches strategies for mastering desires and achieving tranquility. Together, they form a comprehensive guide to Stoic ethics and personal development. Stoic teachings for personal growth and fulfillment. -Offers practical guidance on overcoming adversity and building resilience. -Includes insights on key life aspects such as friendship, happiness and the quest for virtue. -In-depth exploration of Stoic philosophy through the works of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. -Provides strategies for controlling desires and attaining inner peace. -Promotes ethical living and presents a moral framework for making wiser life decisions.

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The Course of Love - Alain de Botton

SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFrom one of our great thinkers on modern life and the human condition - an unforgettable story of love and marriage from the author of bestselling novel Essays in Love as well as The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life''The Course of Love probes the very heart of marriage, its shifts and squalls, its great adventure, with such forensic tenderness. I laughed a lot, too'' Deborah MoggachModern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after?This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship: tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures that make up a life shared between two people. Moving and deeply insightful, The Course of Love offers us a window into essential truths about the nature of love.''Engaging, sympathetic, acutely perceptive... There''s a refreshing honesty in what de Botton has to say'' Guardian''Anyone who is, has been, or would ever like to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary - Robert Anthony Salvatore, Michael Witwer

A visually stunning exploration of a legendary fantasy worldThe Forgotten Realms offer D&D players an endless array of secrets to uncover, foes to fight, and treasures to be taken. But there is one name that has always stood out from the rest: Drizzt. Drizzt Do''urden.This legendary drow elf ranger has been adventuring across the Forgotten Realms for decades, whether through New York Times bestselling fantasy novels or award-winning video games. Now Drizzt will take readers on a spectacular journey through his world.This book showcases Drizzt and his travels through the Forgotten Realms in never-before-seen detail, with the glorious artwork produced by Wizards of the Coast put centre stage. From the glaciers of Icewind Dale to the teeming cities of the Sword Coast, and the sinister shadows of the Underdark to the chambers of Mithral Hall, fans can explore the Realms through Drizzt''s eyes as never before with this immersive, extraordinary guide to their favourite fantasy setting.© and ™ 2023 Wizards of the Coast

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The Simple Art of Japanese Origami - Mari Ono

Discover TRUE JAPANESE DESIGN with 24 BEAUTIFUL paper projects, designed by BESTSELLING author Mari Ono, with 50 sheets of origami paper included. IDEAL FOR BEGINNNERS: each project features clear STEP-BY-STEP images and EASY-TO-FOLLOW instructions.Tokyo-born Mari Ono introduces you to the top Japanese origami techniques, teaching you how to understand and use paper authentically to make beautiful gifts, decorations, and more. Plus, the 50 pieces of gorgeous origami paper included mean you can get started right away. The projects range from traditional ideas to more contemporary designs. Give a card embellished with symbols of love and luck for a special occasion, fill a vase with pretty paper irises to decorate your home, or bring the paper to life by folding a sweet rabbit or crane. Including professional tips and finishing touches, this is the book that will show you how to create truly authentic Japanese papercrafts using the best paper designs from the modern East.

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Beauty and the Beast - Maria Tatar

The “tale as old as time,” in versions from across the centuries and around the world—published to coincide with Disney’s live-action 3D musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Ewan McGregor, Audra McDonald, Kevin Kline, Stanley Tucci, Dan Stevens, and Emma ThompsonNearly every culture tells the story of Beauty and the Beast in one fashion or another. From Cupid and Psyche to India’s Snake Bride to South Africa’s “Story of Five Heads,” the partnering of beasts and beauties, of humans and animals in all their variety—cats, dogs, frogs, goats, lizards, bears, tortoises, monkeys, cranes, warthogs—has beguiled us for thousands of years, mapping the cultural contradictions that riddle every romantic relationship.In this fascinating volume, preeminent fairy tale scholar Maria Tatar brings together tales from ancient times to the present and from a wide variety of cultures, highlighting the continuities and the range of themes in a fairy tale that has been used both to keep young women in their place and to encourage them to rebel, and that has entertained adults and children alike. With fresh commentary, she shows us what animals and monsters, both male and female, tell us about ourselves, and about the transformative power of empathy. For more ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Unconscious in Neuroscience and Psychoanalysis - Marco Maximo Balzarini

The Unconscious in Neuroscience and Psychoanalysis presents a unique and provocative approach to the assimilation of these two disciplines while offering a thorough assessment of the unconscious from a neuropsychoanalytic and Lacanian perspective.Marco Máximo Balzarini offers a comprehensive overview of Freud’s theory of the unconscious and its importance within psychoanalysis, before looking to how it has been integrated into contemporary neuropsychoanalytic work. Paying close attention to the field-defining work of neuropsychoanalysts such as Mark Solms, Francois Ansermet, and Pierre Magistretti, Balzarini considers the dichotomy between neuroscience and psychoanalysis, and the omnipresent debate on if and how they should be integrated when working with the unconscious. Throughout, he provides a fascinating Lacanian interpretation, showing how the work of Lacan can offer a new way of developing the dialogue and understanding around this vital topic.Part of the Routledge Neuropsychoanalysis Series, this book will be of interest to any psychoanalyst seeking to explore the foundations of the relationship between neuropsychoanalytic and Lacanian ideas in their clinical and theoretical work.

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The History of Love - Nicole Kraussová

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love by bestselling author Nicole Krauss explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. ''When I was born my mother named me after every girl in a book my father gave her called The History of Love. . . ''Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother''s loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author.Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the love lost that sixty years ago in Poland inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn''t know it yet, that book also survived: crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives. . . ''Wonderfully affecting...brilliant, touching and remarkably poised'' Sunday Telegraph''A tender tribute to human valiance. Who could be unmoved by a cast of characters whose daily battles are etched on out mind in such diamond-cut prose?'' Independent on Sunday''Devastating...one of the most passionate vindications ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The End of Love - Tamara Tenenbaum

"A feast for the mind." —PUBLISHER''S WEEKLY"A contemporary voice with the ease of Natalia Ginzburg''s or Irene Nemirovsky''s." —GUADALUPE NETTEL, author of Still Born"Nuanced, deeply rich, and a joy to read." —CHARLOTTE FOX-WEBER, author of What We Want  In the twenty-first century, our romantic ambitions are intrepid... We want egalitarian and honest bonds, and we are eager to understand what that means. We also want to fall in love, to have sex, and to be loved; we want stability and adrenaline—the lifeboat and the open sea—, we want everything at the same time. But is it possible to have all of that? Or is this a recipe for frustration? Is this an honest yearning or a mere aspiration, a desire for completeness? Am I an idiot if I pursue it? Am I a cynic if I give up on it?Born and raised in an Orthodox Jewish community in the heart of Buenos Aires, Tenenbaum learned about the sexual and emotional habits of the secular world like an anthropologist discovering an unknown civilisation. Drawing from philosophy, feminist activism, conversations with friends, and from an attempt to turn her own experience into a laboratory for personal and collective reflection, Tenenbaum dives ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Bubble of Love - Cathryn Barry

Lily is having a tricky day at school. She is missing her Mum… and Boris Boreham and Trixie Temperton are being mean. Everything is going wrong, and Lily can’t wait to get home for the weekend. But…the weekend goes too fast, and Lily has worries about the new school week.Joe has worries too, but luckily Mum and Dad have a clever way of helping the children feel confident and happier. Lily and Joe’s parents share a magical way to manage life’s tricky situations, using photos, drawing materials, imagination and LOVE!Together they create a special Bubble of Love, and think about what makes them unique, and all the people who love them. As they draw the ‘walls’ of their Bubbles, Lily and Joe feel safer and stronger... As they think about their special people, they feel absolutely loved.But things don’t always go smoothly, and Lily must practice new ways of thinking and being. Watch as the children grow ‘brave muscles’. Learn how Lily and Joe grow confidence and ability to deal with tricky people and situations. But above all, experience how the children carry the love of their family wherever they go!Not only is The Bubble of Love a heart-warming and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The History of Love - Nicole Kraussová

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the first time. ''When I was born my mother named me after every girl in a book my father gave her called The History of Love. . . ''Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother''s loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author.Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the love lost that sixty years ago in Poland inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn''t know it yet, that book also survived: crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives. . . ''Wonderfully affecting...brilliant, touching and remarkably poised'' Sunday Telegraph''A tender tribute to human valiance. Who could be unmoved by a cast of characters whose daily battles are etched on out mind in such diamond-cut prose?'' Independent on Sunday''Devastating...one of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Book of Shakespeare on Love - OH

No writer, before or since, has matched Shakespeare in terms of influence, critical acclaim or popular success. And the Bard had plenty to say about the subject of love - the word appears more than 2,000 times in his collected works! Packed full of timeless reflections on the subject - from the star-crossed devotions of Romeo and Juliet to the witty rhetoric in Much Ado About Nothing - and complemented by fascinating facts about Shakespeare and his works - this Little Book contains some of the most romantic and profound lines ever written in the English language."Hear my soul speak. Of the very instant that I saw you,Did my heart fly at your service." Ferdinand - The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 1"Did my heart love till now?Forswear it, sight!For I ne''er saw true beauty till this night." Romeo - Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 5"Doubt that the stars are fire,Doubt that the sun doth move his aides,Doubt truth to be a liar,But never doubt I love." Hamlet - Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2No-one has influenced the modern rom-com genre as much as Shakespeare. Perhaps the Bard''s most influential romantic comedy is Much Ado About Nothing, the timeless tale of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Songs of Love and War - Santa Montefiore

Welcome to Castle Deverill, and the incredible sweeping story of love and family from bestselling author Santa Montefiore.Their lives were mapped out ahead of them. But love and war will change everything…Castle Deverill, nestled in the rolling Irish hills, is home to three very different women: flame-haired Kitty Deverill, her best friend and daughter of the castle’s cook, Bridie Doyle, and her flamboyant English cousin, Celia Deverill. When war breaks out, their lives will change forever. Wrenched apart by betrayal and swept to different parts of the globe, their friendship will be tested a thousand times over. But one bond will keep them together forever: their fierce and unwavering longing for Castle Deverill and all the memories contained within it. Fall in love with beloved bestselling author Santa Montefiore's epic tale of romance, secrets, family and friendship with this, the first novel in the beloved Deverill Chronicles, perfect for everyone who loves Jojo Moyes, Rosamund Pilcher and Victoria Hislop. ***PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE*** ‘Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore’ JOJO MOYES ‘An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War ‘Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ SARRA ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Acts of Love and War - Maggie Brookes

A nation torn apart by war. One woman steps into the crossfire.''This amazing book has everything in it: love, war, history and relevance to today. Gripping.'' Russell Kane''I insist you read this intelligent empathetic novel. You won''t regret it.'' Frost Magazine''Extraordinary events sensitively told.'' Lucy Jago, A Net For Small Fishes''I couldn''t put it down.'' Gill Paul, The Collector''s Daughter''A heartrending tale of love, courage and sacrifice.'' Nikki Marmery, On Wilder Seas____________1936. Civil war in Spain. A world on the brink of chaos ...Twenty-one-year-old Lucy is frustrated with her constrained life in Hertfordshire, teaching and keeping house for her domineering father. But she is happy to be living next door to Tom and Jamie, two brothers she has known since childhood, and whom she loves equally.But her life is turned upside down when Tom decides he must travel to Spain to fight in the bloody Spanish Civil War. He is quickly followed by Jamie who, much to Lucy''s despair, is supporting General Franco.To the dismay of her irascible father, Lucy decides that the only way to bring her boys back safely is to travel to Spain herself to persuade them to come home.Yet when she sees the horrific effects of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Inseparable Nature of Love and Aggression - Otto F. Kernberg

This book distinguishes, then interrelates psychoanalytic, clinical psychiatric, and neurobiological perspectives in a variety of areas, beginning with severe personality disorders and extending to love, destructiveness, mourning, spirituality, and the future of psychoanalytic inquiry.

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The Anatomy of Love - Robert Burton

'One of the indispensable books' Philip Pullman'The best book ever written' GuardianWith an introduction by Becca Rothfeld.Dryness, paleness, waking, sighing, despair, frenzy, death: love's repercussions can be dire indeed. Perhaps that is why Robert Burton devoted the largest part of his pioneering 17th-century psychological work, The Anatomy of Melancholy, to this supreme passion. Edited to offer the modern reader easier access to this classic text, this abridged version preserves all the fantastic variety of the original, as Burton knits together stories and quotations drawn from millennia of European literature in order to understand love's causes, consequences, and cures.We encounter gods and goddesses, ancient kings and queens, lascivious monks and pure-hearted shepherds, marriages happy and unhappy, allurements natural and unnatural, and, most importantly, many cures for love-melancholy, from the obvious to the arcane. Intricate yet commonsensical, learned yet earthy, and twinkling throughout with ironic warmth, Burton's masterpiece speaks to the deepest concerns of the human heart as well today as it did four centuries ago.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Robert Burton (1577-1640) was born to a family of landed gentry in Leicestershire and matriculated at Oxford at the age ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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