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Warhead - Nicholas Wright

From Dr Nicholas Wright, leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, discover the new science behind warfare.Why did France surrender to the Nazis, despite having a superior army? How has Ukraine stood firm against Russia? How do you know if you can trust an ally? How can we make clearer decisions under pressure? In Warhead, Nicholas Wright delves into our brains to find out why humans fight, lose and win wars.Drawing upon his extensive expertise in both neuroscience and his strategic advisory role at the Pentagon, Wright reveals that, whether we like it or not, our brains are wired for conflict and survival. In an increasingly dangerous world, our success and our values depend on recognizing this and, if necessary, taking advantage of it.Drawing on cutting-edge research and exploring notable conflicts from history, Warhead examines why global tensions are rising â “ from Taiwan to Ukraine â “ and asks how to defuse them. Whether in the office or on the battlefield, this is an essential read to understand our divided world.

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Defender Warhead G-120 herní sluchátka s mikrofonem, drátová, bílo-červená, 2x 3.5 mm jack

Defender Warhead G-120 Herní Sluchátka EAN: 4714033640985 <img src="/image/qmdnm12rgr00-1518168213-977120-620-620-3.webp"> Popis produktu Defender Warhead G-120 je ideální volbou pro nadšené hráče. S ovladačem hlasitosti a mikrofonem. Vynikající kvalita zvuku díky 40 mm měniči. Specifikace Uzavřená konstrukce okolo uší. Připojení pomocí dvou 3,5mm jacků. Dlouhý kabel o délce 2 metry pro svobodné použití. Charakteristika sluchátek Průměr membrány: 40 mm Ovládání hlasitosti Frekvenční rozsah: 20-20000 Hz Citlivost: 110 dB/mW Impedance: 32 Ohm Charakteristika mikrofonu Konstrukce: Sklápěcí Frekvenční rozsah: 20-16000 Hz Citlivost: 54 dB Impedance: 2,2 kOhm Barva: červená+bílá Nejvhodnější pro herní žánr: MMORPG, RPG, MOBA, RTS

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Crysis Warhead - PC DIGITAL (947227)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro GOG,com, žánr: akční, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Crysis Warhead PC je přídavek do hry roku 2007. Samotné hraní však nevyžaduje vlastnictví základní hry. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Pusťte se do bojů v roli seržanta Sykese, kdy se zcela standardní mise vymkla kontrole a stane se životně důležitou. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Ovlivněte budoucí válku Stanete za nepřátelskými liniemi, kde vaším cílem bude získat zpět náklad, který nepřátelé ukořistili a to za jakoukoliv cenu. Jeho vlastnictví ovlivní budoucí vývoj. nbsp;

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Wright - Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer

Acclaimed as the “father of skyscrapers”, the quintessentially American icon Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was an architect of aspiration. He believed in giving cultivated American life its fitting architectural equivalent and applied his idealism to structures across the continent, from suburban homes to churches, offices, skyscrapers, and the celebrated Guggenheim Museum. Wright’s work is distinguished by its harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture, and which found its paradigm at Fallingwater, a house in rural Pennsylvania, cited by the American Institute of Architects as “the best all-time work of American architecture”. Wright also made a particular mark with his use of industrial materials, and by the simple L or T plan of his Prairie House which became a model for rural architecture across America. Wright was also often involved in many of the interior elements of his buildings, such as the furniture and stained glass, paying particular attention to the balance between individual needs and community activity. Exploring Wright’s aspirations to augment American society through architecture, this book offers a concise introduction to his at once technological and Romantic response to the practical challenges of middle-class Americans. The author Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer became Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentice at the Taliesin Fellowship in 1949. In 1957, he attended the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, returning in 1958 to continue his apprenticeship with Wright until his death in 1959. He remains at Taliesin to this day, as director of the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives, a vice-president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and author of numerous publications on Wright s life and work. The editor Peter Gössel runs an agency for museum and exhibition design. He has published TASCHEN monographs on Julius Shulman, R. M. Schindler, John Lautner, and Richard Neutra as well as several architecture titles in the Basic Art Series.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Paper Models - Marc Hagan-Guirey

Kirigami is the elegant Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to create intricate models. It s also the perfect medium for recreating the harmonious architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Sunday ExpressFrank Lloyd Wright Paper Models features step-by-step instructions and templates so you can create beautiful kirigami versions of Frank Lloyd Wright s iconic modernist architecture.Frank Lloyd Wright (1867â “1959) is the most renowned and popular architect and designer in America. His buildings, including Fallingwater and New York s Guggenheim Museum, are iconic landmarks. Now you can create 14 of his best-loved buildings using the art of kirigami.Frank Lloyd Wright building kirigami templates included are:Unity TempleFrederick C. Robie HouseImperial HotelAline Barnsdall Hollyhock HouseMillard House (La Miniatura)John Storer HouseFreeman HouseCharles Ennis HouseNational Life Insurance BuildingTaliesin WestHerbert And Katherine Jacobs I HouseEdgar J. Kaufmann House Fallingwater Johnson Wax Administration BuildingSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumPerfect for those that enjoy origami, each project features a short history of each house, step-by-step instructions and a template that you remove from the book. You follow the lines on the template, cutting and folding to make your own model. All you need is a scalpel, a cutting mat and a ruler. Clear cutting tips help you with the tricky stages, while photos of the finished model show you the final design. To make things easier, the most intricate parts of the templates have been pre-cut. Simply display your finished model and admire your handiwork. Frank Lloyd Wright Paper Models is a must for Wright fans and architectural model enthusiasts.

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Ako sa Boh stal kráľom - N.T. Wright

Radujem sa zo slovenského vydania knihy AKO SA BOH STAL KRÁĽOM. Teším sa, že po knihe Prekvapení nádejou sa toto dielo dostáva na Slovensko.Táto kniha je o tom, ako sme nepochopili evanjeliá. Buď sme sa nechali zlákať jasnými odkazmi vyznaní viery a zabudli sme na veľký príbeh Izraela a Božieho kráľovstva, alebo sme sa nadchli kráľovstvom, ktoré vyjadruje Božiu vášeň pre nápravu sveta, no nedali sme ho do súladu s vtelením a smrťou Božieho syna. Božie kráľovstvo a Ježišovo ukrižovanie - tieto dve témy sú v evanjeliách úplne prepletené, ale ich spojenie nám akosi nejde.Jadrom posolstva evanjelií je príbeh, AKO SA BOH STAL KRÁĽOM - teda niečo, čo Boh už urobil a dosiahol skrze Ježiša. Boh preto dokončí svoj zámer, ako zasľúbil, a naplní svet svojou láskou a slávou. Takáto vízia má potenciál dodať odhodlanie pre prácu evanjelia novej generácii. Mojou nádejou a modlitbou je, aby k tomu táto kniha prispela aj na Slovensku.Tom Wright Neviem o nikom inom, kto by lepšie prenášal múdrosť historického kresťanstva do dnešnej doby ako N. T. Wright. - John Ortberg, kazateľ a autor mnohých bestsellerov Vynikajúci biskup Wright a jeho dielo je pre našu upadajúcu západnú cirkev jeden z najlepších Božích darov. - J. I. Packer, profesor teológie na Regent College vo Vancouveri a známy autor N. T. Wright (1948) je popredný novozmluvný teológ a svetový odborník na dejiny raného kresťanstva. V súčasnosti pôsobí ako profesor Novej zmluvy a raného kresťanstva na Teologickej fakulte Univerzity St. Andrews v Škótsku. Tom Wright v minulosti slúžil ako biskup diecézy Anglikánskej cirkvi v Durhame a pôsobil na význačných univerzitách v Oxforde, Cambridgi, McGille v Toronte a iných. Napísal viac ako 35 odborných a populárnych kníh a okrem knihy Ako sa Boh stal kráľom vyšli v slovenskom preklade aj jeho knihy Prekvapení nádejou a Jednoducho kresťan. V edícii životopisov velikánov kresťanského myslenia z dielne Porta libri vyjde v roku 2020 aj Wrightov obsiahly životopis PAVOL, v ktorom zhrnul svoj celoživotný výskum apoštola Pavla a jeho teológie. N. T. Wright svojím vplyvom ďaleko prekročil hranice vlastnej anglikánskej tradície a jeho dielo s veľkým záujmom čítajú ľudia z protestantského aj katolíckeho prostredia.

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See Me - Nicholas Sparks

The stunning love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Longest Ride. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world s most beloved authors.____________________Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot.At twenty-eight, he s focused on getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved so destructive in his past. The last thing he s looking for is a serious relationship. But when he crosses paths with Maria Sanchez one rainswept night, his carefully structured life is turned upside down. And when Maria, a hardworking lawyer, meets Colin she begins to question every notion she has ever had about herself and her future - and what truly makes her happy. Before the couple has a chance to envision a life together, menacing reminders from events in Maria s past start to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be pushed to breaking point. A story of obsession, reinvention and a love that defies every expectation, See Me is a incredible love story from multi-million-copy bestselling author Nicholas Sparks.____________________*The breathtaking new love story from Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath, is available now*Praise for multi-million-copy bestseller phenomenon, Nicholas Sparks: When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings Heat An absorbing page-turner Daily Mail A fiercely romantic and touching tale Heat on The Longest Ride An A-grade romantic read OK! on Safe Haven This one won t leave a dry eye Daily Mirror on The Lucky One

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Red Dragon Peter Wright Snakebite Practice Rings - tréninkové kroužky na sisalový terč (274820)

Příslušenství na šipky Tréninkové kroužky Red Dragon Peter Wright Snakebite Practice Rings jsou speciálně určené pro umístění na sisalový terč. Usnadní vám míření a umožní procvičovat hody. Kroužky rovněž zlepšují přesnost a rozvíjejí dokonalý rytmus šipek. Balení obsahuje 5 kroužků, které disponují průměrem 15, 20, 30, 50 a 65 mm. Pomocí kroužků Red Dragon Peter Wright Snakebite Practice Rings zlepšíte své hody při hraní šipek. Klíčové vlastnosti tréninkových kroužků na sisalový terč Red Dragon Peter Wright Snakebite Practice RingsTréninkové kroužky určené pro umístění na sisalový terčUsnadní míření a umožní procvičovat hodyZlepšují přesnost a rozvíjejí dokonalý rytmus šipekBalení obsahuje 5 kroužků Red Dragon Peter Wright Snakebite Practice Rings Průměr:15, 20, 30, 50 a 65 mm

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Ashmolean NOW 4: Daphne Wright - Emily LaBarge, Xa Sturgis

Artist Daphne Wright is fascinated with the collections of the Ashmolean Museum and the history of seeing they present. Her latest project grows out of a lifetimeâ ™s engagement with this theme. Much of Wrightâ ™s existing body of work is steeped in a deep understanding of the iconography and history of Western art, as represented in the Ashmoleanâ ™s extensive collection. This book establishes connections to the Ashmoleanâ ™s rich collection of 17th century Dutch Still Life paintings. These genre paintings portray a range of subjects from arrangements of flowers to fruit, fish and game. Sometimes the paintings include a symbolic reference to the transience of life, in the form of fruit that has begun to rot or flowers that are losing petals. In Fridge Still Life, the exposed body of a fridge, containing upon its shelves a raw chicken and bundle of asparagus, is topped with a vase of wilting tulips. This is a contemporary re-telling of a still life painting, with its various familiar elements, such as a brace of hanging pheasants, a bowl of fruit and a vase of blooms, with can connote status or vanitas. Wright has explored the transitory nature of life throughout her practice. In previous work, Wright has used plants and animals, with their shorter life spans, to stand in for the human. Wrightâ ™s work also resonates strongly with the Ashmoleanâ ™s extensive and celebrated cast collection. Prominent amongst the plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculptures are the gods and heroes of Homeric legend. These idealised images of men still form the basis of our ideas of masculinity today. With Sons on Couch Wright is seeking to capture the elusive moment of transition into manhood. The athletic figures in the cast court may have been updated to social media influencers, but the pressure young men face today to achieve a perceived ideal body type remain the same.

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My First Shapes with Frank Lloyd Wright

Build a Love for Shapes and Design with Frank Lloyd Wright! Introduce young minds to the world of architecture and design with First Shapes with Frank Lloyd Wright. Inspired by the legendary architect’s geometric style, this beautifully crafted board book teaches basic shapes through engaging illustrations and patterns drawn from Wright’s iconic works. A perfect introduction to early learning and artistic exploration! Learn Through Design – Helps toddlers recognize basic shapes while introducing them to Wright’s distinctive architectural style. Visually Engaging – Bold colors, striking patterns, and geometric forms capture little ones’ attention and spark curiosity. Perfect for Tiny Hands – Durable board book format ensures long-lasting enjoyment and easy handling for young readers. Inspires Creativity – Encourages an early appreciation for art, design, and creative thinking. A must-have for budding artists, future architects, and curious little learners! #55356; #57307;️✨

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Pete The Cat And The Wright Brothers - Dean James

Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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Milý Johne - Nicholas Sparks - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Jednoho dne dostane osamělý voják kdesi v Iráku dopis, začínající oslovením Milý Johne… John Tyree je vojákem americké armády, k níž se nechal naverbovat po střední škole jen proto, aby nějak naložil se svým bezcílným životem. Po letech strávených ve válce na Balkáně se vrací domů na pár dní… – aby se nečekaně a neodvolatelně zamiloval do dívky svých snů. Půvabná a laskavá Savannah jeho city opětuje a na jediný letní týden se celý svět stane hřištěm pro jejich lásku. Savannah se s Johnem rozloučí s jednoznačným příslibem: Jestliže se vrátíš, provdám se za tebe. Ani jeden si nepřipouští, že vzdálenost mezi nimi může narušit upřímné, ale křehké pouto... Potom přijde 11. září roku 2001–a svět se navždy změní. John musí volit mezi slibem Savannah a přísahou, kterou složil pro svou vlast. Vrátí se do armády a Savannah mu slíbí, že na něj počká – jenže zároveň zjišťuje, že odloučení je pro lásku krutou zkouškou. Na motivy knihy byl natočen úspěšný film oscarového režiséra Lasse Hallströma s Amandou Seyfried a Channingem Tatumem v hlavních rolích. Kolem projelo auto a zlomilo kouzlo okamžiku. Ustoupila o krůček k domu, zastavila se, položila mi dlaň na paži a políbila mě na tvář. Nevinně, skoro jako sestra, ale její rty byly něžné. Zůstal jsem zmámený její vůní i potom, když se odtáhla. „Opravdu se mi dnešek moc líbil,“ zašeptala. „Asi na něj hodně dlouho nezapomenu.“ Spustila ruku a vmžiku byla na schodech a zmizela v domě. V noci jsem se převaloval na posteli a přehrával si události celého dne. Nakonec jsem se posadil. Litoval jsem, že jsem jí neřekl, co pro mě ten den znamenal. Oknem jsem zahlédl padající hvězdu, která proťala oblohu jako bílá zářivá čára. Přesvědčoval jsem se, že je to znamení, ale nebyl jsem si jistý čeho. Nemohl jsem dělat nic jiného, než si posté připomenout její něžný polibek a lámat si hlavu, jak jsem se mohl zamilovat do dívky, kterou znám jenom den. NICHOLAS SPARKS je jedním z nejúspěšnějších a nejpopulárnějších amerických spisovatelů současnosti, jeho knihy se pravidelně umísťují na prvních místech žebříčků bestsellerů. Jsou překládány do více než třiceti pěti jazyků a podle několika z nich byly natočeny celovečerní filmy. Kromě dnes již legendárního Zápisníku jedné lásky v nakladatelství Euromedia – Ikar vyšly romány Útěk do samoty, Svatba, Noci v Rodanthe, Talisman, Poslední píseň, Bezpečný přístav, To nejlepší z nás (Co s láskou), Nejdelší jízda nebo Vzkaz v láhvi. Nicholas Sparks žije se svou rodinou v Severní Karolíně, do níž také zasazuje děj většiny svých příběhů. www.nicholassparks.com MAREK NĚMEC Po studiích na katedře činoherního divadla na DAMU byl v angažmá v Činoherním studiu v Ústí nad Labem. Od té doby působí v řadě divadel jako divadelní spolek Kašpar, Divadlo v Celetné, Divadlo v Dlouhé a Divadlo Ungelt. Kromě herectví se věnuje také divadelní režii. Na cenu Alfréda Radoka byl nominován již dvakrát, a to za roli Mesy v inscenaci Poslední úděl v roce 2011 a později za režii představení Terminus v roce 2013. Pedagogicky působil na katedře činoherního divadla na DAMU. Filmoví a televizní diváci ho mohou znát například ze seriálů Modrý kód, Sestřičky, 1. mise, Zdivočelá země a Expozitura nebo filmů Spolu a Ženská na vrcholu. V televizi moderoval Ceny Alfréda Radoka, Ceny MK a Sbírku Pomozte dětem a podílí se i na tvorbě pro děti Studio kamarád - Kabaret z maringotky. KLÁRA SEDLÁČKOVÁ OLTOVÁ Po absolutoriu studia herectví na JAMU v Brně nastoupila do angažmá v Divadle v Dlouhé v Praze. Od té doby zde vytvořila širokou škálu výrazných divadelních postav, za roli Kristýny v Našich furiantech získala cenu za nejlepší ženský herecký výkon Grand Festivalu smíchu v Pardubicích. Filmoví a televizní diváci ji znají např. ze snímků Kytice, Román pro ženy, Sebemilenec, Hop nebo trop, Všechny moje lásky, ad. Ráda o sobě s úsměvem tvrdí, že je celebritou v ohrádkách dětských hřišťátek, a to díky letitému účinkování v pořadu Studio kamarád. Věnuje se též dabingu, miluje rozhlasovou tvorbu a načítání audioknih. Audiokniha Nicholas Sparks: Milý Johne | Překlad Hana Krejčí | Čte Marek Němec, Klára Sedláčková Oltová | Režie Vlado Rusko | Zvuk Vladimír Srb | Hudba Ondřej Gášek | Natočeno ve studiu Mixing.Today | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptoval Michal Holík | Produkce Petra Kinclová | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v dubnu 2023 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy: Dear John Copyright © 2006 by Nicholas Sparks | Translation © Hana Krejčí, 2009 | Obálku s použitím filmového plakátu zhotovila Soňa Šedivá | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Ikar v roce 2015

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The Elf On The Shelf Santaverse: The Rise Of Nicholas The Noble - The Elf on the Shelf

Before the Elf on the Shelf, there was a young boy called Nicholas who had to find the courage to save the enchanted world of the elves, One True North.Shipwrecked in the Arctic Tundra, a young Nicholas and his loyal dog, Barry, stumble upon the enchanted and mysterious world of One True Northâ “home to gnomes, fairies, and, of course, magical elves. Nicholas discovers that these special creatures protect a powerful relic known as the Lumistella Stone, a shard of the Christmas star that fell to Earth thousands of years ago. To those who believe, the stone holds the power to spread goodwill and love throughout the universe. But its strength can be extinguished. Gangleri, a powerful force driven by greed and hate, seeks to snatch the Lumistella Stone for his own sinister ambitions. With his army of twisted monsters and beasts known as Lightalfs, Gangleri will launch an attack that will end One True North forever.Now caught in the crosshairs of an ancient prophecy, Nicholas and his new fellowship must battle Gangleri and his army. Can a little boy find the courage to become the noble hero that One True Northâ “and the rest of the universeâ “so desperately needs? Only if he chooses to believeâ ¦

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A Nun and the Pig: Tales from South Africa - Treive Nicholas

In 1980, while Nelson Mandela languished in jail, an enthusiastic and hopelessly naïve British teenager arrived at a local school in Mandela⠙s home state of Transkei. Wide-eyed and faced with an unfamiliar world, Treive Nicholas was about to embark on an adventure he would never forget.Looking back on this year forty years later, A Nun and the Pig offers a remarkable insight into this politically charged but little-known part of Africa and a lived experience ranging from the surreal to the heart-warming; the wonderful to the tragic. One minute Nicholas could be entertaining local Thembu chiefs or coaching the Transkei paraplegic sports team for a rare non-racial sporting competition, the next he could be witnessing the terrible death of an infant in a neglected Umtata township.Scrapes with law enforcement agencies increased in frequency and risk as Nicholas railed against the injustices of the apartheid system, and at one point found himself smuggling Communist black liberation literature across South Africa⠙s borders. Armed only with a camera and bag of dried apricots, his hitchhiking adventures took him thousands of kilometres north to Zambian bush, where events took a dangerous turn near one of Robert Mugabe⠙s camps.Fear, shock, joy and self-discovery were a daily experience in this forgotten corner of South Africa, where humour and kindness flourished amid grinding poverty and brutal racism. The friendship of a wise and feisty nun kept Treive Nicholas on course, opening his eyes to a side of life unfamiliar to a former milkman from suburban England. Her car, ⠘the Pig⠙, was a trusty but temperamental companion.

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Why Buddhism Is True - Robert Wright

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness. In this “sublime” (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life—how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution. This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright’s landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world’s most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is “provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding” (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species.

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The Monsters We Are - Suzanne Wright

A brand new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . . This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . . . I m equal parts envious and in awe of her mind Netgalley review Please Suzanne don t ever stop writing Netgalley review---The Ancients and the Aeons. Two groups of powerful immortals on the brink of destruction, and at the heart of it all stands Wynter Dellavale. Wynter is a witch who once sought sanctuary for herself and her coven in Devil s Cradle. Better known as the Home of Monsters , it was a place for outcasts and fugitives. She now wears the brand of Cain, the infamous Ancient, who has claimed her soul for all of eternity and doesn t plan on ever letting go. Together, Wynter and Cain have prevailed over many powerful enemies, but now they face their final - and most terrifying - battle. As the last Aeon left standing, the all-powerful Adam is out for revenge. His terms: Cain and Wynter in exchange for peace. If Devil s Cradle won t deliver them, the full force of Adam s devastating rage will fall upon them all. As the stakes are raised, Cain and Wynter will do whatever it takes to defeat Adam and keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the monsters that live within them . . . ---What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright: The chemistry sizzles off the page Netgalley review Hot as hell . . . explosive Netgalley review It s been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more Edgy Reviews No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!! Gi s Spot Reviews on Burn Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish! The Escapist Book Blog on Burn Unique, original and very entertaining Ramblings from this Chick

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The Wright Brothers - David McCullough

​The incredible true story of the origin of human flight, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot.Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells the surprising, profoundly human story of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Far more than a couple of unschooled Dayton bicycle mechanics who happened to hit on success, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their upbringing.In this thrilling book, McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers, including private diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks and more than a thousand letters from private family correspondence to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers #39; story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them.

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Broken Signposts - N.T. Wright

In this thoughtful follow-up to Simply Christian, today’s leading Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and acclaimed author uses the Gospel of John to reveal how Christianity presents a compelling and relevant explanation for our world.N. T. Wright argues that every world view must explain seven “signposts,” indicators inherent to humanity: Justice, Spirituality, Relationships, Beauty, Freedom, Truth, and Power. If we do not live up to these ideals, our societies and individual lives become unbalanced, creating anger and frustration—negative emotions that divide us from ourselves and from God, he contends. Using the Gospel of John as his source, Wright shows how Christianity defines each signpost and illuminates why we so often see them as being broken and unattainable. Drawing on the wisdom of the Gospels, Wright explains why these signposts are fractured and damaged and how Christianity provides the vision, guidance, and hope for making them whole once again, ultimately healing ourselves and our world.

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Exam Nation - Sammy Wright

Exams, grades, league tables, Ofsted reports. All of them miss the point of school and together they are undermining our whole approach to education. An essential read – as entertaining as it is insightful – for anyone who cares about the way we treat young people ObserverWhat is school for? Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher, hundreds of interviews and his experience on the UK Government s Social Mobility Commission, head teacher Sammy Wright exposes the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focusing on the grades pupils get in neatly siloed, academic subjects, we end up ranking them and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face.Wright s entertaining and hugely important book shows that schools are - and should be - so much more than this. With wisdom and humour, balancing idealism and pragmatism, he sets out what a better way would look like and how we might get there.‘Brilliantly illuminates the realities and blindspots of the system’ Jeffrey Boakye‘Deeply absorbing...Wright deserves the highest marks’ Financial Times Such a compelling read, no matter your outlook Telegraph‘Extraordinary and brilliant . . . the book education has been waiting for’ Laura McInerney, co-founder of Teacher Tapp

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The Monsters We Are - Suzanne Wright

A brand new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . . This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . . . I m equal parts envious and in awe of her mind Netgalley review Please Suzanne don t ever stop writing Netgalley review---What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright: The chemistry sizzles off the page Netgalley review Hot as hell . . . explosive Netgalley review It s been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more Edgy Reviews No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!! Gi s Spot Reviews on Burn Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish! The Escapist Book Blog on Burn Unique, original and very entertaining Ramblings from this Chick

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Frank Lloyd Wright

A trove of insights into and images of an important, little-known Frank Lloyd Wright building  The house that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for Frederick C. and Katherine G. Bogk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1916 occupies a unique position in Wright⠙s career: it is the only fully realized house designed in the teens that demonstrates his fascination with Primitivism, the use of non-Western sources as an inspiration for modern design. This book traces Wright⠙s exploration alongside the stories of an immigrant family⠙s rise and Milwaukee⠙s emergence as a vibrant city. It also documents the interiors, relatively unchanged for over a century, that represent Wright⠙s approach to total design.  Written by two eminent architectural historians and Wright scholars, Anthony Alofsin and Richard L. Cleary, this book offers new insight into the evolution of Wright⠙s design process during the least understood decade of his career. The book draws on a fascinating cache of unpublished letters, photographs, drawings, and documents in the private archive of the Elsner family, who owned the house from 1955 to 2023. The book also features new photography of the Bogk House by Alexander Vertikoff, renowned for his use of natural light.  Distributed for Frank Lloyd Wright⠙s Burnham Block, Inc.

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The Evolution Of God - Robert Wright

In The Evolution of God, Robert Wright, award-winning author of the bestselling books Nonzero and The Moral Animal, takes us on a sweeping journey through religious history, from the Stone Age to the Information Age, unveiling along the way an astonishing discovery: that there is a hidden pattern in the way that Judaism, Christianity and Islam have all evolved.Through the prisms of archaeology, theology, evolutionary psychology and a careful re-reading of the scriptures, Wright s findings repeatedly overturn conventional wisdom and basic assumptions about the great monotheistic faiths.Looking at the forces that have moved the Abrahamic faiths away from belligerence and intolerance to a higher moral plane, Wright finds that this previously unrecognized evolutionary logic points not toward continued religious extremism as the media would have us believe, but towards future harmony.

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Light on the Mahabharata - Nicholas Sutton

In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the manner that they do, the vision of life that motivates them, and the extent to which they are able to prioritise enlightened wisdom over narrow self-interest. Unravelling the Sanskrit epic’s myriad lines of reflection, Light on the Mahabharata demonstrates that the questions the work poses and the range of answers it suggests are as relevant in the present day as they were in remote antiquity. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton has spent the four decades studying, teaching, and writing on the Mahabharata. Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, Light on the Mahabharata offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic.

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Exploring the Yoga Sutras - Nicholas Sutton

In this sutra-by-sutra translation and study of the Yoga Sutras, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton offers an accessible guide to the complex philosophical ideas on which the ancient practice of Yoga is based, illuminating the meaning of Patañjali’s seminal Yoga treatise and the manner in which it seeks to integrate Yoga into life as a whole.The Yoga Sutras, composed by Patañjali nearly two millenia ago, is foundational to the Yoga systems, and widely regarded as a seminal text for students and practitioners of Yoga alike. While Patañjali’s work is centrally concerned with the exposition of a practice aimed at self-realisation, it is as much interested in the philosophical ideas that underpin the forms of practice it advocates. In Exploring the Yoga Sutras, Nicholas Sutton offers a new translation of the text accompanied by a systematic examination of its ideas, with reference to some of the principal traditional commentaries. Unpacking the layers of meaning embedded in the text, Sutton demonstrates how the Yoga Sutras weaves the philosophy and practice of Yoga together in a subtle blend that provides a framework for understanding the position of the embodied living being within this world and the means by which the world may be transcended. Discussing each sutra, both individually and in the context of different passages, Exploring the Yoga Sutras strives to make the complex ideas of this Yoga classic accessible to the modern reader who may not have a prior grounding in the study of Indian philosophy. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently develops and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study. With the integration of suggested further reading, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, and images throughout, Exploring the Yoga Sutras offers an accessible introduction to a foundational Yoga classic.

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Mindwise - Nicholas Epley

From leading psychologist Nicholas Epley, Mindwise reveals our real sixth sense - our ability to understand our own minds and the minds of othersArguably our brain s greatest sense is the ability to understand the minds of others - our sixth sense. In Mindwise, renowned psychologist Nicholas Epley shows that this incredible capacity for inferring what others are thinking and feeling is, however sophisticated, still prone to critical errors. We often misread social situations, misjudge others characters, or guess the wrong motives for their actions. Drawing on the latest in psychological research, Epley suggests that only by learning more about our sixth sense will we have the humility to overcome these errors and understand others as they actually are instead of as we imagine them to be. Lucid and magnetic ... a guide to understanding the minds of others Independent A comfortingly slim volume about the ability we all have to understand others ... how wonderful to have this insight into the extent of our ignorance - Dominic Lawson, Sunday Times Nicholas Epley is the John T. Keller Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has written for The New York Times, and has published over 50 articles in two dozen journals in his field. He was named a Professor to Watch by the Financial Times, is the winner of the 2008 Theoretical Innovation Prize from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association. He lives in Chicago.

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Není-li to nemožné: Životní příběh sira Nicholase Wintona (978-80-257-1319-8)

Kniha – autor Barbara Wintonová, 286 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem matná Na světě je dnes přes 6000 lidí, kteří za svůj život vděčí Nicholasi Wintonovi – jsou to potomci dětí, jež sir Nicholas v roce 1939 zachránil z nacisty okupovaného Československa. Co tehdy motivovalo mladého anglického makléře, aby se pustil do podobného monumentálního úkolu? Na tuto otázku a na mnohé další s ní spojené hledá odpověď Wintonova dcera Barbara. Její působivá, osobně laděná kniha čerpá z historických dokumentů i otcových vzpomínek a ukazuje, kým sir Nicholas – jenž se letos dožívá neuvěřitelných 105 let – byl a je a jak došel ke svému životnímu heslu: „Není-li to nemožné, musí existovat způsob, jak to udělat.“

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Podstata křesťanství - N.T. Wright

Podstata křesťanství (Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense) Proč toužíme po spravedlnosti? Proč hledáme duchovní rozměr života? Proč nás přitahuje krása? Proč se trápíme ve vztazích? Jak dát svět znovu do pořádku? Podle N. T. Wrighta jsou tyto odvěké otázky ozvěnou hlasu, který tušíme jen mlhavě, ale bytostně toužíme jej zaslechnout. Tyto otázky nás přivádějí k samotné podstatě Boha, jeho charakteru a jeho vůle. Křesťanství na tyto otázky odpovídalo po celá dvě tisíciletí. Přední novozákonní badatel a anglikánský biskup N. T. Wright ukazuje, že na ně může odpovídat i dnes. Podobně jako to učinil v minulé generaci C. S. Lewis ve svém díle K jádru křesťanství, N. T. Wright nyní objasňuje základní obsah křesťanské víry a ukazuje na způsob, jak ji autenticky žít v dnešním světě. Jeho kniha Podstata křesťanství nabízí vysvětlení hledajícím i skeptikům a přináší novou inspiraci i dlouholetým věřícím.

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Breaking Bread - David Wright

‘An amazing book.’ Dan Lepard‘The rich and fascinating story of bread.’ Lily Vanilli‘A brilliant, timely and important book full of compassion.’ Olia Hercules‘A fascinating exploration of our universal love of bread. David traces the past, present and future of bread through his personal lens as a third generation baker.’ Edd KimberIn Breaking Bread, third generation baker, food writer and presenter David Wright examines the universal questions about bread and baking. About the people who make and shape the bread we buy and the difficulties that social and cultural change, food fads and health directives have had, and are having, on the baking industry. After his family bakery sadly closed its doors after seventy-five years, Wright asks if the the closure of the bakery underlines the very idea that bread is a dying foodstuff. Is bread good or bad? And what does the future hold for bread?Bread is an essential part of our story, our health, our very being. Every civilisation has a form of bread, and how we create, make and bake it, how we sell it and buy it, our food security, our access to it, affects everything: our physical and mental well-being, the ingredients, the seeds, the very earth we grow our grains in, the water we use and how we treat and sustain these natural resources, impact on the very health and future of our planet.Chapters include:1 Why Bread? – Creating, making, baking2: The Wheel of Life – A loaf’s cycle3: Frankenloaf – Science and the perfect loaf4: Sicker by the Slice – A marriage not made in heaven5: Big Bread – Industrial vs artisan bakeries6: The Breadline – The economics of crust7: Flour Power – The politics of bread8: Bloody Bread – The costs of conquest9: Our Daily Bread – What the gods want10: Breaking bread - A once ropey baker looks to the futureBreaking Bread contains interviews and expert contributions from Olia Hercules - Food Writer, Dan Lepard - Baker and Writer, Felicity Spector - Writer and Baker, Kateryna Kalyuzhna – Baker, Brad Leone - Food Personality, Chris Cowie – Philosopher, Zara Mohammed - Religious Leader, William Kendall - Food Producer, Andy Cato/George Lamb – Wildfarmed, Daisy Terry - Dusty Knuckle, Ollie Hornsey-Pennell - Hylsten Bakery, Tim Williams - Regenerative Farmer, Matt Burgess – Chef, Martha Delacey - Teacher and Writer, Karl De Smedt - Sourdough Librarian, Vanessa Kimbell – Baker, Chris Young - Real Bread Campaign, Ben MacKinnon - Baker E5, Ben Glazer - Coombeshead Bakery, Andrew Gilespy - Fresh Flour, OJ Borg - Radio 2 DJ and Presenter, Christopher Tan - Baker and Writer, Martin Bricknell - War Studies Professor KCL, Wing Mon Cheung - Cereal Bakery

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From Hand To Home - Judith Nasatir, Douglas Wright

Renowned architect Douglas Wright fills his beautifully designed debut book with recent highlights from his stunning portfolio of new houses and renovated dwellings. Wright s architecture, based in classical tradition and steeped in the historical continuum, has an effortless appeal that crosses styles and periods.

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The Barn - Wright Thompson

Haunting . . . The writing is often breathtaking, brutality amplified through perfectly crafted prose. The Times Extraordinary . . . Serious history and skillful journalism, but with the nuance and wallop of a finely wrought novel. Washington Post With a passion for truth and justice, and a fierce determination to dig for the secrets, Wright Thompson has produced an incredible history of a crime that changed America. John GrishamHow forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta to bring about the most consequential murder in US history. Emmett Tillâ ™s murder is one of the most infamous in American history; a moment that, more than any other, awakened the world to the racism of the Deep South. Yet despite growing up just a few miles from where it happened, Wright Thompson knew nothing of it until he left Mississippi. This is no accident: the cover-up began at once, and it is ongoing. Over the course of five yearsâ ™ research, Thompson has learnt that almost every part of the standard account of Tillâ ™s killing is wrong. In August 1955, after the two men charged with the murder were acquitted by an all-white jury, they gave a false confession to a journalist: one that was misleading about where the murder took place and who was involved. We now know that at least eight people were present, and many more complicit. And we now know precisely where it took place: inside a barn on a 36-square-mile grid called Township 22 North, Range 4 West. This book tells the story of that barn. It is the story of what really happened on the night of August 28, 1955, and of the individuals who have spent decades bringing the truth to light. And it is the story of the centuries-old forces that made that night inevitable: forces that, over the course of 200 years, transformed Township 22 North, Range 4 West from Choctaw land, to a slave plantation, to a sharecropperâ ™s farm, to the site of the most significant murder in US history. The result is a revelatory work of investigative reportage and a panoramic new history of white supremacy in America. It maps the road that the US â “ and the world â “ must travel to heal its oldest, deepest wound.

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The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan - Alison Scott-Wright

Packed with tips, hints and reminders, case studies, at-a-glance charts and a daily journal to help you keep track of your baby s progress, The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan is a step-by-step, must-have manual to ensure sleep for you and your baby. For over twenty-five years, recognised sleep guru Alison Scott-Wright has been working hands-on with families, sharing her knowledge with her clients and, most importantly, bringing sleep to thousands of homes. Now she is sharing her expertise with you... I was so thankful for this book. It made a HUGE difference. -- Giovanna Fletcher I wish I had read this book sooner, I tell every new mum about it! -- Millie MackintoshThe Sensational Baby Sleep Plan is changing parents lives:***** This book is a Godsend . . . simple, supportive and easy to apply. ***** Literally changes our lives . . . absolutely invaluable advice. ***** This books now allows our little one to enjoy her sleep . . . She is a happy content smiley baby now and so are mummy and daddy! *********************************************************************************************The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan gives parents:* Realistic, easy to follow advice and guidance* Sensible feeding plans that can be tailored to suit the individual* Simple explanations of how to interpret different cries* Useful tips to encourage belief and trust in their parental instincts* Solutions to common issues and problems, as well as in-depth explanations on how to cope with reflux and dietary related colic.* Happy babies that sleep through the night and have structured naps from around 2 months.Baby care consultant Alison Scott-Wright takes the stress and tension out of those early weeks and offers the ultimate plan that will ensure your baby sleeps soundly during the day, and for a full 12 hours during the night from around 8-10 weeks, without the need for night feeds!And for when you re ready to move on to the next stage in sleep-filled parenting: The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan!

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Exam Nation - Sammy Wright

â ˜An essential read - as entertaining as it is insightful - for anyone who cares about the way we treat young people ... Brilliantâ ™ OBSERVERâ ˜Such a compelling readâ ™ TELEGRAPHâ ˜Deeply absorbing ... Wright deserves the highest marksâ ™ FINANCIAL TIMESSchool should equip children for adulthood. In reality, it means one thing: exams. Exam Nation sets out a better way â “ and, crucially, shows us how we might get there.Educationalist and Head of School Sammy Wright argues that grades, rankings and Ofsted reports all miss the point of school, and together they are undermining our whole approach to education. Rather than sorting pupils into winners and losers, we need to think differently about what our schools are actually for â “ to see them as communities not factories â “ if we are to give all young people the opportunities and future they deserve.â ˜Extraordinary â ¦ The book education has been waiting forâ ™ LAURA MCINERNEYâ ˜Persuasive â ¦ He is clearly a superb teacherâ ™ SAM FREEDMAN, LITERARY REVIEWâ ˜Thoughtful and consideredâ ™ MICHAEL GOVE, THE TIMES

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The Moral Animal - Robert Wright

THE MORAL ANIMAL examines the significance of this extraordinary shift in our perception of morality and what it means to be human.Taking the life of Charles Darwin as his context, Robert Wright brilliantly demonstrates how Darwin s ideas have stood the test of time, drawing startling conclusions about the structure of some of our most basic preoccupations. Why do we commit adultery, express suicidal tendencies and have the capacity for self-deception? Wright not only provides the answers to such fundamental moral questions from the perspective of evolutionary psychology but challenges us to see ourselves anew through the clarifying lens of this fledgling and exciting science.

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Black Boy - Richard Wright

Richard Wright s memoir of his childhood as a young black boy in the American south of the 1920s and 30s is a stark depiction of African-American life and a powerful exploration of racial tension.â ˜A compelling indictment of life in the Deep South between the warsâ ™ Daily Telegraph At four years old, Richard Wright set fire to his home in a moment of boredom; at five his father deserted the family; by six Richard was - temporarily - an alcoholic. It was in saloons, railroad yards and streets that he learned the facts about life, about fear, hunger and hatred, while his mother s long illness taught him about suffering. In a world of white hostility and subjugation it would be his love of books and pursuit of knowledge that would propel him to follow his dream of justice and opportunity in the north.A chronicle of coming of age under the racial prejudices of the American south, as much the story of a writer finding his voice, Black Boy remains one of the great, impassioned memoirs of the twentieth century.

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On Earth as in Heaven - N.T. Wright

Today’s leading Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and acclaimed author N. T. Wright returns with a collection of pastoral excerpts, carefully curated from his widely celebrated books, that will inspire those wanting to cultivate a life “on earth as it is in heaven.” Modern pastors and their flocks have long considered N. T. Wright a role model for being a thoughtful Christian in today’s world. His bestselling books, including Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, Simply Jesus, and After You Believe, have guided Christians in their belief and practice of the faith. Now, Christians can rely on his wisdom to guide them through each day of their lives with this thoughtful book of daily meditations, featuring short selections from his classic works. With reflections on themes such as faith, mission, character, and God’s work in the world, these daily meditations will invigorate and uplift Christians in their search to live their faith authentically and biblically in today’s world.

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Devotion in Motion - Edward Wright-Rios

A study of contemporary pilgrimage through the elastic history of a shrine in Oaxaca, Mexico.  For many, pilgrimage conjures ideas about ancient traditions and somber journeys of self-discovery⠔an escape from modern life. In Devotion in Motion, Edward Wright-Ríos argues that we misunderstand pilgrimage (past and present) if we ignore its dynamic relationship with the rhythms of daily life and community. Through the story of a centuries-old, ever-changing Catholic shrine to Our Lady of Juquila in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wright-Ríos reveals how tradition, innovation, marketing, and devotion coexist and interact in pilgrimage. Devotees, he shows, are not dissuaded by the embeddedness of the sacred site in the complexities, hierarchies, or conflicts of their lives. In fact, the truckers, accountants, and health-care workers we meet in this book actively seek new resources (including social media) to aid and share their devotion. Part microhistory, part ethnography, Devotion in Motion is a celebration of pilgrimage as a living experience in every generation.

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Eight Men - Richard Wright

All eight men and all eight stories stand as beautifully, pitifully, terribly true... This is fine, sound, good, honorable writing rich with insight and understanding, even when occasionally twisted by sorrow New York TimesHunted by the police for a crime he didn t commit, a man turns to the sewers and a life underground. Struggling to get work, another turns to wearing his wife s clothes in a desperate last attempt. Finding himself the object of derision, yet another man buys a gun only to discover its true power. Here are Richard Wright s stories of eight men - black men, living at violent odds with the white world around them. As suspenseful as they are excoriating, they stand alongside Wright s novels as some of the most powerful depictions of black America in the twentieth century.

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Unbreakable - Dr Vonda Wright

*SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* This is the book every woman needs not just in menopause, but well before. â “ Kate Rowe-Ham, Menopause Fitness Expert and Author of Owning Your MenopauseSTRONGER MUSCLES AND BONES, INCREASED MOBILITY, LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE AND A NEW MENTALITY FOR AGEING WITH POWER. This cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training and lifestyle will optimise a woman s body for longevity, through menopause and beyond. Strong skeletal muscle drives healthy longevity â “ yet too often women neglect this important measure of fitness. Indeed, more than 70% of women experience musculoskeletal symptoms like joint pain, muscle loss and reduced bone density as they enter perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms â “ what Dr Vonda Wright refers to as the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause â “ can often set us up for osteoporosis, osteopenia, broken bones, increasingly limited mobility and reduced independence later in life. That trend stops now. Unbreakable outlines a new and direct path to protecting ourselves against this too-common fate. Drawing on her decades of experience as a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon helping women at all fitness levels to repair their bones and regain strength, Dr Wright gives clear action steps to shield us from the timebombs of aging in four critical categories:Exercise: Pinpointing the right combination of cardio and resistance training for you to aid in tissue regeneration and improve metabolic function. Nutrition: What to eat to extinguish inflammation, repopulate your gut biome, and support strong bones and muscle growth. Lifestyle: How to manage chronic stress, get more restorative sleep, and turn down systemic inflammation in your daily life. Supplements: What to take to target the elimination of zombie cells and improve your cell function. Including a six-week, master exercise protocol to jumpstart skeletal and muscular strength, critical information about baseline blood and mobility tests that will help you understand your current health state, and twenty easy, anti-inflammatory recipes, Unbreakable is an invaluable guide to adding more vibrantly healthy life to your years.

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A Mid Life Less Ordinary - Peter Wright, Steve Wright

The inspirational and relatable real-life story of how accountant Peter Wright transformed himself from being mildly active to an endurance event extraordinaire.Foreword from Rory Coleman, the UK⠙s leading ultramarathon coach.Forty is the age when people tend to wind things down to a life a bit more ordinary. Not Peter. Having put his questionable athletic ability and mild asthma to one side, he catches the running bug and completes the London Marathon. Only, this isn⠙t the end of the story. Instead, it provides the springboard for a passion for endurance challenges.Follow Peter as he:Crosses desert, tropical rainforest and Arctic tundra, to raise more than £100,000 for charityCompletes the Marathon des Sables, the Jungle Ultra, the Western States 100, the Cape Wrath Ultra and many other gruelling challengesRuns a marathon while dragging a carTakes the ultimate test while nearing 50: rowing the Atlantic Ocean on a very small boat with his friend and fellow adventurer, Steve HayesInspiring, hilarious and jaw-dropping, this book shows what you can achieve if you put your mind to it, and why age ⠓ and a lack of athletic ability ⠓ is no barrier to pushing beyond your imagined limits.

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Booze - Wright John

Itâ ™s hard not to love John Wright ... This book is full of wit and wisdom â “ a delight for the fireside armchair BBC CountryfileWhat could possibly beat a cool pint of beer down the pub or a lazy glass of wine at your favourite bar? The answer is: home-brewed beer or your very own brand of wine. With this, the twelfth in the River Cottage Handbook series, the inimitable John Wright shows exactly how easy it is to get started. You don t need masses of space to make alcohol at home, and if you follow the simple instructions, you won t be faced with exploding bottles in the cellar. But don t forget, it s all about experimentation and finding out what works for you.Booze is divided up by alcohol type, from beer, cider and wine to herbal spirits and fruit liqueurs. Each section starts with an introduction to the basic techniques, methods and other useful information, before giving recipes for delicious tipples like rhubarb wine, sparkling elderflower wine, mead, cherry plum wine, orange beer, lager, real ginger beer, sweet cider, zubrovka vodka, amber spirits, rose infusions, blackberry whiskey, pomegranate rum, chestnut liqueur, mulled cider and there s even a hangover cure thrown in for good measure.With an introduction from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and full-colour photographs as well as illustrations, Booze is a home-brewer s book with a kick and features a directory at the back of the book where you can find instructions on purchasing the best home-brewing kits.

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The Cortisol Reset Plan - Marina Wright

A wonderful guide for rebuilding after burnout and living a healthier, calmer life â “ MELISSA HEMSLEY The Cortisol Reset Plan delivers what exhausted women ACTUALLY need: a nervous system regulation roadmap thatâ ™s as grounded in science as it is in soul. Marina Wright gets it and finally, someone wrote the manual - DR FRANCESCA LeBLANC, Hormone Health SpecialistA powerful guide to restoring body-mind health, with holistic tools to heal our bodies through nervous system work, blood sugar regulation and nutrient-dense foods. In this accessible guide, packed with simple day-to-day solutions, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Marina Wright (@marinawrightwellness) draws on her experience helping thousands of clients and followers combat weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, aches and pains, by tackling the underlying culprit: chronic stress. Our bodyâ ™s natural stress response triggers the release of the hormone cortisol to help us handle immediate challenges. However, when this response becomes chronic instead of short-term, it can lead to adverse health effects. With Marinaâ ™s five-step nutrition and lifestyle program, we can build self-awareness, rebalance our hormones, regulate our circadian rhythms, and discover the long-term path to holistic health. In The Cortisol Reset Plan, youâ ™ll find:customisable questionnaires to assess your symptomskey information to understand how and where stress shows up in your bodystress-reducing recipes and comprehensive nutritional guidancea selection of easy-to-implement daily habits to calm, nourish, and balance your bodyand so much more. With Marinaâ ™s expert guidance, you will create new habits and prevent chronic stress from taking hold again. Now, you will be able to return to and remain in good health and vitality â “ whatever life throws your way.

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Skleněná klec - Nicholas Carr

Kniha Skleněná klec je oslavou technologie a současně varováním před jejím nesprávným používáním. Její autor, Nicholas Carr, popisuje osobní, společenské a ekonomické důsledky automatizace; jak změnilo používání počítačů a softwaru k vykonávání činností, které jsme dříve dělávali sami, náš život. Výhody počítačového zpracování dat, robotizované výroby, digitalizovaného lékařství nebo samořídicích automobilů jsou zjevné: automatizace nám výrazně usnadňuje život, šetří náš čas a umožňuje nám činit věci dříve nemožné. Automatizace však má i hlubší a skrytější účinky. A ne všechny z nich jsou prospěšné. Vybírá si svou daň - na naší práci, talentu, životě. Automatizace může zúžit naši perspektivu a omezit možnost volby. Může nás vystavit dohledu a manipulaci. Je načase uvědomit si, že rozhodnutí týkající se používání moderních technologií jsou rovněž rozhodnutími o tom, jak budeme pracovat a jak budeme žít. Je načase položit si otázku, co znamená být člověkem. Nemusíme o nás nechat rozhodovat jiné, můžeme poodstoupit a přemýšlet o technologii kriticky, nemusíme se nechat strhnout vlnou pokroku. A můžeme se bránit. Bránit se invenci neznamená ji odmítat. Znamená to ji pokořit, vrátit pokrok nohama na zem. Nicholas Carr je uznávaný autor píšící o moderních technologiích a jejich vlivu na kulturu. Jeho knihy byly přeloženy do více než dvaceti jazyků. Carr je autorem bestselleru The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains.

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Nicholas Nickleby - Charles Dickens

Introduction and Notes by Dr T.C.B. Cook Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz). Following the success of Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby was hailed as a comic triumph and firmly established Dickens as a literary gentleman . It has a full supporting cast of delectable characters that range from the iniquitous Wackford Squeers and his family, to the delightful Mrs Nickleby, taking in the eccentric Crummles and his travelling players, the Mantalinis, the Kenwigs and many more. Combining these with typically Dickensian elements of burlesque and farce, the novel is eminently suited to dramatic adaptation. So great was the impact as it left Dickens pen that many pirated versions appeared in print before the original was even finished. Often neglected by critics, Nicholas Nickleby has never ceased to delight readers and is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic masterpieces of nineteenth-centure literature.

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AQA A-level Law for Year 1/AS - Martin Jacqueline, Nicholas Price

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: LawFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018This title has been approved by AQAAccurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin and Nicholas Price. This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.- Book 1 covers all mandatory units for AS-level and for year 1 of a two-year course.- Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.- Discussion and activity tasks increase your understanding of more difficult concepts.- Practice questions and check your understanding questions to help your students prepare for their exams.Authors:- Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.- Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of Law and an A-Level Law textbook author.

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AQA A-level Law for Year 2 - Martin Jacqueline, Nicholas Price, Richard Wortley

Exam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: LawFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019This title has been selected for an AQA approval process.Accurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin, Richard Wortley and Nicholas Price.This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.- Book 2 includes the second section of all mandatory units and both the Human Rights Law and Contract Law optional units.- Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.- Discussion and activity tasks increase your students understanding of more difficult concepts.- Practice questions and check your understanding questions to help you prepare for your exams.Authors:- Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.- Richard Wortley has taught law at all levels. He has held a number of examining and assessing roles over the past 25 years. He retired from a management position in a large FE College to work freelance in law teacher support, writing and assessment work.- Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of Law and an A-Level Law textbook author.

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Atmospheric Buildings in Watercolour - Nicholas Poullis

A comprehensive and practical guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere, character and accuracy, from renowned artist Nicholas Poullis.‘NicholasÂ’s paintings exude a wonderfully fresh and vibrant feel, with some innovative and daring compositions […] He is an artist at the peak of his creative powers.Â’ David Curtis ROI RSMAPainting buildings is about more than faithfully describing the architecture – successful watercolor paintings must also contain character, ambience and a sense of place. In this clearly explained and highly visual guide, master artist Nicholas Poullis shows you how to harness classic watercolor techniques to achieve paintings that are both accurate and inspiring. It is a masterclass of insight, technique and inspiration, for confident beginner and intermediate-level artists looking to discover key watercolor techniques as well as more experienced painters looking to hone their skills.Tackle essential technical aspects including light, composition, perspective, and drawing.Overcome the challenges of balance, simplification and – crucially – how to avoid overworking.Discover dozens of NicholasÂ’s inspirational artworks.Follow 6 inspiring and varied stage-by-stage projects.Develop your knowledge with skill-building tips and ideas scattered throughout.Gain the confidence and conviction to apply the techniques you learn to painting your own favorite buildings.

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Cigars: A Guide - Foulkes Nicholas

A beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world s leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained... I would recommend it for every cigar-smoker s stocking this Christmas -- The Field Entertained, informed and kept me interested throughout -- ***** Reader review Amazingly entertaining -- ***** Reader review Encyclopaedic, scholarly, elegant, fun -- ***** Reader review A superb book -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************************** The most futile and disastrous day seems well spent when it is reviewed through the blue, fragrant smoke of a Cigar. Evelyn WaughExploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs.In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of the smoke-savouring universe, serving as an introduction for the novice and a reference for the connoisseur.A stunning, fully-illustrated gift package, perfect for anyone wishing to be educated and entertained... A cigar ought not to be smoked solely with the mouth, but with the hand, the eyes, and with the spirit. Zino Davidoff

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You Were Born For This - Nicholas Chani

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*Chani Nicholas has amassed hundreds of thousands of loyal devotees for her radical approach to astrology for the real world - her first book is a modern day guide for using everyday astrology as a route to self-discovery, growth and finding purpose. Gone are the whimsical musings of On Tuesday you will meet your prince charming horoscopes - Nicholas is spearheading an empowering new approach. Challenging readers to take control, confront their emotions, supercharge their intentions and use the power of the stars to reach their true potential. In an era when growing numbers of people are feeling a sense of meaninglessness and a desire to learn more about themselves, You Were Born for This teaches you how to harness the zodiac to become in tune with yourself and able to contextualise in an overwhelming world of confusing experiences and chaos.With journal prompts, reflection questions and affirmations personal to your astrological make-up, this book guides you along the path your chart has laid out for you.

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Bed of Procrustes - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

A condensed guide to life, Nassim Nicholas Taleb s The Bed of Procrustes is an invaluable collection of aphorisms to help you navigate the modern world.Second edition, revised and expandedWhy are we so often unwilling to accept that life is unpredictable? In this brilliant book Nassim Nicholas Taleb distils his idiosyncratic wisdom to demolish our illusions, contrasting the classical values of courage, elegance and erudition against modern philistinism and phoniness. Only by accepting what we don t know, he shows, can we see the world as it really is.

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