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We All Fall Down - Daniel Kalla

Today it's the coronavirus. Once, it was the Black Death - a disease that wiped out millions of people. And if the plague were to return to the world now? Billions would die. IT STARTS WITH ONE PATIENT A woman is dying in an Italian hospital, coughing up blood, convulsing and barely conscious.BEFORE IT SPREADS TO THE TOWN Dr Alana Vaughn, an expert from NATO, confirms everyone’s worst fears: the woman has the highly infectious disease that swept through Europe eight hundred years ago. The Black Death.AND TAKES THE CITY The sickness is spreading so quickly that soon the outbreak becomes a global pandemic. Markets crash and governments fall as quickly as the citizens they govern. THEN THE COUNTRY As panic takes hold and the death toll climbs, the consequences become horrifically clear – Alana must discover a way to stop the disease or it will be the end of us all.THEN THE WORLD - AND WE ALL FALL DOWNAt the height of an epidemic, what kind of person will you become? Think Contagion meets The Da Vinci Code in the next heart-stopping thriller from the internationally bestselling author Daniel Kalla. * * * PRAISE for WE ALL FALL DOWN ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Blacksad: They All Fall Down - Part Two - Juan Diaz Canales

Weekly''s been framed by Lewis Solomon, the power behind New York''s construction boom, but the king of the hill has built his empire on a mound of corpses, including union attorney Kenneth Clarke and theater director Iris Allen, and Blacksad must take out their killer before he can take down Solomon. But with Weekly in stir and cops on his heels, the feline detective is minus an ally - and the sudden reappearance of his lost love Alma promises a dangerous distraction as he seeks to uncover the truth. This explosive new story written by Juan Diaz Canales, illustrated by Juanjo Guarnido, and translated for English-language readers by Diana Schutz and Brandon Kander, concludes in Blacksad: They All Fall Down Part Two, on sale in November 2024.

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Blacksad: They All Fall Down - Part One - Juan Diaz Canales

After a seven-year hiatus, this worldwide noir bestseller returns to American shores with a brand-new two-part storyline. Detective John Blacksad deals with the mob, the unions, and mid-century ''master builder'' Lewis Solomon, who plans to pave over New York City''s green spaces, come hell or high water. While Blacksad must navigate from the lofty world of 1950s theater all the way to the city''s seedy depths, Solomon looms above it all in pursuit of his own dreams - but at what cost? Meanwhile, Weekly finds himself in the hot seat just as an old flame comes back to burn his pal Blacksad!

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All Fall Down - Jay Fortune

Welcome to Hell on Earth where all is not what it appears to be... A fast-paced dystopian psychological thriller

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Fit to Die - Daniel Kalla

From internationally bestselling author Daniel Kalla comes a riveting thriller about online body shaming, toxic diet pills, a vulnerable mega-celebrity, and a rapidly rising body count.When Owen Galloway, the track star son of a prominent US senator, is found dead of an overdose in his bedroom, LAPD Detective Cari Garcia suspects that he’s just another teenager who hid a drug addiction. In Vancouver, Dr. Julie Rees, an experienced toxicologist, notices a growing number of overdoses among the eating disordered and body builders, and mentions it to her boyfriend, Detective Anson Chen. Then Rain Flynn, a famous pop star and social media influencer, dies in her Vancouver hotel room showing the same symptoms of a fatally high fever and uncontrollable seizures as Julie’s other ER patients, including the coowner of a wildly popular wellness center with locations in both Vancouver and LA. After an autopsy confirms that Rain overdosed on illicit diet pills containing a deadly toxin known as DNP—an explosive agent originally used in the trenches of World War I—the media gets hold of the story and runs wild with it. But who’s behind the online marketing and distribution of DNP? And how is the wellness center connected? The daunting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight - Naoki Higašida

*The Sunday Times bestseller*''Wise and witty... The evolution of Higashida''s insights is at times almost unbearably moving'' Financial Times''The invitation to step inside Higashida''s mind is irresistible'' Evening StandardNaoki Higashida met international success with The Reason I Jump, a revelatory account of life as a thirteen-year-old with non-verbal autism. Now he offers an equally illuminating insight into autism from his perspective as a young adult. In concise, engaging pieces, he shares his thoughts and feelings on a broad menu of topics ranging from school experiences to family relationships, the exhilaration of travel to the difficulties of speech. Aware of how mystifying his behaviour can appear to others, Higashida describes the effect on him of such commonplace things as a sudden change of plan, or the mental steps he has to take simply to register that it''s raining. Throughout, his aim is to foster a better understanding of autism and to encourage those with disabilities to be seen as people, not as problems.With an introduction by David Mitchell, Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight includes a dreamlike short story Higashida wrote for this edition. Both moving and of practical use, the book opens a window into the mind of an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why We Meditate - Daniel Goleman, Tsoknyi Rinpočhe

This “rare and exquisite exploration of the art, science, and practice of meditation” (Roshni Joan Halifax, author of Standing at the Edge) offers a much-needed antidote to the forces of stress that overwhelm so many of us—from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Goleman and renowned meditation teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche.We all experience negative emotions from time to time. But in a world with as much frenzy and pressure as ours, it’s incredibly easy for these same emotions to become destructive. Now, by blending Eastern tradition with Western science, Why We Meditate effortlessly helps you embrace and understand meditation as never before with advice that is “fresh, accessible, and profound” (Pema Chödrön, author of When Things Fall Apart). Based on groundbreaking neuroscience, Why We Meditate is a guidebook that will help you not only break free from negative patterns of thought and behavior but radically embrace your very being. Revolutionize your health, relationships, and soul with this book that is perfect for both serious meditators and those new to the practice.

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Walls Come Tumbling Down - Daniel Rachel

Walls Come Tumbling Down charts the pivotal period between 1976 and 1992 that saw politics and pop music come together for the first time in Britain's musical history; musicians and their fans suddenly became instigators of social change, and 'the political persuasion of musicians was as important as the songs they sang'. Through the voices of campaigners, musicians, artists and politicians, Daniel Rachel follows the rise and fall of three key movements of the time: Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone, and Red Wedge, revealing how they all shaped, and were shaped by, the music of a generation.Composed of interviews with over a hundred and fifty of the key players at the time, Walls Come Tumbling Down is a fascinating, polyphonic and authoritative account of those crucial sixteen years in Britain's history.

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We Are All Connected - Gabi Garcia

A vibrantly illustrated lyrical picture book that celebrates empathy, understanding, and respect."We all live on one blue dot spinning in space.We are all a part of one human race.We have hopes and dreams, and love in our hearts.We are stronger together than we are apart."We Are All Connected reminds us that it is up to all of us to care for each other and the earth.When we celebrate differences, stand up for each other and work together, the world is a better place.We Are All Connected is a beautiful addition to your home or school library.

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We All Play - Julie Flett

The beloved book about playtime from award-winning Cree-Métis author and artist Julie Flett. Now available as a board book, We All Play is the perfect gift for a new baby or toddler!Named a Best Children’s Book of the Year by New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe. Baby animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Julie Flett’s iconic illustrations celebrate birds who chase and chirp, bears who wiggle and wobble, and owls who peek and peep. A group of kids love to do the same thing, shouting, “We play too! kimêtawânaw mîna.”At the end of the book, the baby animals and kids gently fall asleep after a fun day of playing outside, making this book a great bedtime story. Featuring a glossary of Cree animal names used, We All Play is a beautiful ode to the creatures we share our world with, and belongs on every bookshelf. The first book in the “We Do Too!” series, this stunning story is a beautiful ode to the animals and humans we share our world with. STARRED reviews ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We All Got Something - Lawrence Lindell

When you’re always searching, you might just surprise yourself with what you findAfter a rocky attempt at living in London with his partner, Lawrence finds himself single,broke, and back at home in Compton with his mom and great-aunt, moping from bed tokitchen table and back to bed again, with long layovers on the front porch to sit and watchthe world pass him by. Everything had been so good—a degree, an animation internship,paid music gigs, the perfect girl. How the heck did Lawrence get knocked so far down,with such little semblance of his former life remaining to hold him together? Well, that’s along story…Set to a cacophonous soundtrack of church praise, playground noise, bus-stopcamaraderie, and Pacific Ocean waves, Lawrence Lindell’s heartbreaking—andheartwarming—We All Got Something recounts a tragic and random act of violence, thePTSD that follows, lost love, and coming to terms with the underlying mental health crisessabotaging it all. A testament to the healing power of art and the vital role community playsin the process, Lindell’s graphic memoir is deeply personal and specific, but also relatable—because we all got something. The follow-up to Lindell’s Eisner-nominated and Excellence in Graphic Literature Award-winninggraphic novel Blackward, We All Got Something brings Lindell’s love of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We All Want Impossible Things - Catherine Newman

Discover the powerful Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, perfect for fans of Nora Ephron and Sorrow and Bliss''Gorgeously tender and so deeply loving'' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS, bestselling author of Fundamentally''Nora-Ephron-style wit...comforting, so funny, moving... one of my favourite books ever'' MARIAN KEYES''Newman writes loss and laughter in equally brilliant amounts.'' BONNIE GARMUS''Dazzling, heart-wrenching, snorty-hilarious... An utter joy to read'' RACHEL JOYCE_______Who knows you better than your best friend? Who knows your secrets, your fears, your desires, your strange imperfect self? Edi and Ash have been best friends for over forty years. Since childhood they have seen each other through life''s milestones: stealing vodka from their parents, REM concerts, marriages, infertility, children. As Ash notes, ''Edi''s memory is like the back-up hard drive for mine.''So when Edi is diagnosed with cancer, Ash''s world reshapes around the rhythms of Edi''s care, from making watermelon ice cubes and music therapy to snack smuggling and impromptu excursions into the frozen winter night.Because life is about squeezing the joy out of every moment and building a powerhouse of memories, about learning when to hold on, and when to let go.Deeply moving yet laugh-out-loud funny, We All Want Impossible Things is a jubilant celebration of life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why Can’t We All Just Get Along - Iain Dale

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along is part-memoir, part-polemic about the state of public discourse in Britain and the world today. In an increasingly divided society, Iain examines why we’ve all become so disrespectful and intolerant. Using experiences from his career in politics and the media, he says it doesn’t have to be this way, and suggests how we can all emerge from tribalism and division and become more respectful to each other and those who govern us. It is a book that is optimistic about the fundamental decencies embedded in human nature and uses deeply personal anecdotes to explain why we can look forward in a positive way to a better life both in personal and material terms.

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Replacements: All Shook Down - LP (0349785047)

LP vinyl - V rámci tradiční říjnové kampaně jsou nově k dispozici zajímavé rockové tituly z katalogu Warner Music. Je mezi nimi i album All Shook Down skupiny The Replacements. V rámci tradiční říjnové kampaně jsou nově k dispozici zajímavé rockové tituly z katalogu Warner Music. Je mezi nimi i album All Shook Down skupiny The Replacements. Jde o její sedmé řadové album, které vyšlo v roce 1990. Pionýři alternativního rocku pocházejí z Minneapolis, kde vznikli v roce 1979. Nikdy se nedočkali výraznějšího komerčního úspěchu, přesto patří mezi ceněné rockové spolky. V jejich tvorbě lze vystopovat vliv legend Rolling Stones, Clash, Faces, ale též Beatles či Ramones. Obsah: LP1 Merry Go Round (2008 Remaster) One Wink at a Time (2008 Remaster) Nobody (2008 Remaster) Bent out of Shape (2008 Remaster) Sadly Beautiful (2008 Remaster) Someone Take the Wheel (2008 Remaster) Attitude (2008 Remaster) Happy Town (2008 Remaster) Torture (2008 Remaster) My Little Problem...

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We All Go into the Dark - Francisco Garcia

A captivating, eloquent and nuanced book, We All Go into the Dark is an absolute must-read for true-crime fans across the board.Three women were brutally murdered between early 1968 and late 1969, each after a night dancing at Glasgow’s infamous Barrowland Ballroom. Their murders were linked and ascribed to the spectre of the well-dressed, scripture-quoting killer who had apparently stalked the city’s dancehalls. The figure was never caught or identified.But the intervening years spawned a legend that never quite lost its grip on the popular imagination of Glasgow. The killings provoked the country’s largest ever manhunt, as well as countless suspects, books, documentaries, earnest speculation, pub theorising and bouts of urban mythmaking.In We All Go into the Dark, Francisco Garcia delves into how Bible John has morphed across generations, interrogates our collective obsession with ‘solving’ historic crimes and questions why some killings are forgotten with indecent haste and why others are never permitted to be forgotten at all.

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We All Live Here - Jojo Moyes

Dive into the Joyful Chaos of the Kennedy Household – Now the Number One Sunday Times Bestseller!‘The best book she has ever written’ Marian Keyes''Wise, funny and glorious. She never ever disappoints'' Lisa Jewell''''Her latest novel proves that there is no time like the present to rewrite one’s own story'' Jodi Picoult***Welcome to the Kennedy household:Lila wrote a bestseller about keeping your marriage alive, before discovering her ex was playing happy families with another woman. A woman she sees everyday at school pick-up.Bill, her stepdad, moved in after Lila’s mum died. He’s kind, old-fashioned and driving her absolutely nuts.Celie, Lila’s eldest, hates school. Hates it so much she’s stopped going. Her mother’s fine with that – because she doesn’t know yet.Violet is nine and sings age-inappropriate rap songs, laughs at fart jokes and Lila dearly hopes she’ll never, ever change.And Truant the dog, who has just bitten the American actor who’s suddenly landed on the Kennedys'' doorstep.This is Gene – Lila’s estranged father, and no one’s idea of a role model. He walked out on Lila and her mum years ago – and wherever he goes domestic discord follows.Because Gene’s presence changes things in unexpected ways. Soon the girls discover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn, and Forge a Democracy for All - Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt

How has democracy become so threatened – and what can we do to save it?With the clarity and brilliance that made their first book, How Democracies Die, a global bestseller, leading Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt offer a coherent new framework for understanding the dangerous times we live in. They draw on a wealth of examples – from the Capitol riots to Edwardian Britain, from 1930s France to present-day Thailand – to explore right-wing efforts to undermine the very foundations of the American political system, and to explain why and how political parties turn against democracy. With its attention on factors from election losses to demographic change and voting rights, its urgent call for a reform of our politics to balance the need for majority rule with the need for minority protections, and a citizens’ movement to put enough pressure on lawmakers to act before it’s too late, Tyranny of the Minority is a must-read for everyone keen to see more vibrant democracy – and to understand where future threats may come from.

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Daniel X: Lights Out - James Patterson

James Patterson''s high-octane sci-fi adventure series comes to a white-knuckle conclusion in the final battle that Daniel X has been waiting for. Daniel X has been hunting aliens most of his life. Aided by his power to create anything he can think of, he''s fought his way up the list of the galaxy''s most wanted aliens, demons and scumbags. There''s only one name left.The Prayer. Evil incarnate. The one who robbed Daniel of a normal, happy life the day he gunned down Daniel''s entire family. They say The Prayer is basically a god, hell-bent on bringing death to every corner of the universe. And only Daniel X can stop him.But Daniel''s amazing power seems to have abandoned him, and he''s grasping at answers he can''t quite reach. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, can Daniel find a way to win a fight that has him hopelessly outmatched?

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We Keep Swimming, Until We All Reach Home - Jillian Guyette

We Keep Swimming, Until We All Reach Home is a project born out of Jillian Guyette’s curiosity for women’s intergenerational relationships, inherited histories, and her esoteric upbringing. This work explores the energy of that connection, alongside Guyette’s ever evolving spiritual curiosity.

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We All Come Home Alive - Anna Beecher

We All Come Home Alive is the story of a life told through the moments which remade it - from car crashes to first kisses, from the stumbling magic of drunkenness to the tearing open of birth - to offer consolation and companionship, deep wisdom and luminous beauty.''Intelligent, poised and emotionally exacting. Beecher''s evocative essays on life''s defining moments unpick how we might be made and remade by life'' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment

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Provecho: Real Mexican Food at Home - Daniella Guevara Munoz

''Prepare to be blown away: Daniella''s food is a complete embrace of the senses. Mexico on a plate.'' - Costa Georgiadis Provecho is the book for anyone who wants to understand, cook and eat what is so elusive outside of Mexico: authentic Mexican food.It''s a fun and accessible hardback guide by Daniella Guevara Muñoz, who grew up in Mexico City and now runs Port Adelaide''s La Popular Taqueria - and who has the authority and insight to tell the story of this rich and ancient food culture just right. Daniella delivers 120 recipes you''ll find in Mexico''s taquerías, street carts and homes, along with cookware insights, an essential pantry list and substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients, making it easy for any home cook to connect with real Mexican food with confidence. Chapters include: • Desayunos: Breakfast, including chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, mole eggs • Sopas y caldos: Soups, including bread soup, tortilla soup, poblano chilli soup, Yucatan-style chicken soup• Antojitos, garnachas y entradas: Snacks and starters, including guacamoles, chipotle dry pasta, mushroom chorizo gordita, quesadillas fritas, fish ceviche with mango and avocado • Tacos, tostadas y tortas: Tacos, tortillas and loaded rolls, including stuffed jalapeño chillies taco, pickled pork skin tostadas, steak ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe - Jorge Cham, Daniel Whiteson

"Delightful, funny, and yet rigorous and intelligent: only Jorge and Daniel can reach this exquisite balance." —Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and HelgolandYou’ve got questions: about space, time, gravity, and the odds of meeting your older self inside a wormhole. All the answers you need are right here.As a species, we may not agree on much, but one thing brings us all together: a need to know. We all wonder, and deep down we all have the same big questions. Why can’t I travel back in time? Where did the universe come from? What’s inside a black hole? Can I rearrange the particles in my cat and turn it into a dog? Researcher-turned-cartoonist Jorge Cham and physics professor Daniel Whiteson are experts at explaining science in ways we can all understand, in their books and on their popular podcast, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. With their signature blend of humor and oh-now-I-get-it clarity, Jorge and Daniel offer short, accessible, and lighthearted answers to some of the most common, most outrageous, and most profound questions about the universe they’ve received. This witty, entertaining, and fully illustrated book is an essential troubleshooting guide for the perplexing aspects ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All of Me - Daniel Thompson

Empowering poems for all emotions.

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No Matter What . . . We All Belong - Becky Davies

No matter what the music, no matter what our name. No matter what our language . . . our smiles are the same! This jolly rhyming book shares the comforting message that we all have equal value, no matter what our differences. With peep-through pages throughout and an irresistibly, squishy shiny rainbow at the end, this is the perfect book to celebrate individuality in an uplifting and accessible way for little ones. No matter what you look like, where you live or who your parents are, YOU belong – just as you are!

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Epee Dream Beams plyšová zvířátka 18 cm W5 Vlk Daniel

Plyšový vlk Daniel je součástí 5. řady Dream Beams. Hračka o výšce 18 cm je vyrobena z příjemného materiálu a obsahuje speciální svítivá vlákna. Je vhodná pro děti od 12 měsíců.

  • Příjemný a měkký materiál na dotek
  • Speciální vlákna zajišťují svítivost ve tmě
  • Bezpečná hračka vhodná již od 12 měsíců
  • Ideální velikost 18 cm pro každodenní nošení a hraní

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iSaprio Fall Flowers pro Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (falflow-TPU3_GN20)

Tento zadní ochranný kryt z měkkého TPU materiálu chrání Samsung Galaxy Note 20 před poškozením. Kryt má přesné výřezy pro všechny konektory a ovládací prvky telefonu. Povrch krytu je protiskluzový a příjemný na dotek.

  • Měkký TPU materiál pro snadnou instalaci
  • Přesné výřezy pro přístup ke všem konektorům a tlačítkům
  • Protiskluzový povrch pro bezpečné držení
  • Estetický motiv podzimních květin

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe - Jorge Cham, Daniel Whiteson

You've got questions: about space, time, gravity, and the odds of meeting your older self inside a wormhole. All the answers you need are right here.As a species, we may not agree on much, but one thing brings us all together: a need to know. We all wonder, and deep down we all have the same big questions. Why can't I travel back in time? Where did the universe come from? What's inside a black hole? Can I rearrange the particles in my cat and turn it into a dog?Physics professor Daniel Whiteson and researcher-turned-cartoonist Jorge Cham are experts at explaining science in ways we can all understand, in their books and on their popular podcast, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. With their signature blend of humour and oh-now-I-get-it clarity, Jorge and Daniel offer short, accessible, and lighthearted answers to some of the most common, most outrageous, and most profound questions about the universe they've been asked.This witty, entertaining, and fully illustrated book is an essential troubleshooting guide for the perplexing aspects of reality, big and small, from the invisible particles that make up your body to the identical version of you currently reading this exact sentence in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Voice of Kali - Ekta Bajaj

This is an empowering book for women of all ages and cultures. Kali symbolises both spiritual and psychological liberation and is an archetype of awakening. The book takes the reader on a step-by-step internal journey leading to inner transformation and realisation that the power to manifest, create and nurture is all seeded within you.

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The Meritocracy Trap - Daniel Markovits

''This book flips your world upside down. Daniel Markovits argues that meritocracy isn''t a virtuous, efficient system that rewards the best and brightest. Instead it rewards middle-class families who can afford huge investments in their children''s education ... Frightening, eye-opening stuff'' The Times, Books of the Year Even in the midst of runaway economic inequality and dangerous social division, it remains an axiom of modern life that meritocracy reigns supreme and promises to open opportunity to all. The idea that reward should follow ability and effort is so entrenched in our psyche that, even as society divides itself at almost every turn, all sides can be heard repeating meritocratic notions. Meritocracy cuts to the heart of who we think we are.But what if, both up and down the social ladder, meritocracy is a sham? Today, meritocracy has become exactly what it was conceived to resist: a mechanism for the concentration and dynastic transmission of wealth and privilege across generations. Upward mobility has become a fantasy, and the embattled middle classes are now more likely to sink into the working poor than to rise into the professional elite. At the same time, meritocracy now ensnares even those who manage to claw ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We All Shine On - Mintz Elliot

'It’s hard to define the relationship Elliot had with our family. But I ultimately think the best word to describe him is: friend. Perhaps our closest friend. The reason I wanted Elliot to write a book, first and foremost, is because he is a good storyteller. The fact that he was there in the lives of John and Yoko (and mine), is really just icing on the cake. I like hearing him talk, and I’m sure you will, too' Sean Ono LennonFrom the moment he interviewed Yoko Ono on his late night radio show in September 1971, Elliot Mintz’s life would never the same again.That phone call would lead him to an intense and revealing friendship with Yoko and her husband, John Lennon, until John’s untimely death in 1980, and beyond, to the present day. In 1971, then the talk host on American airwaves, Elliot Mintz was talking to all of the major figures in the burgeoning West Coast music scene when he was asked whether he would interview Yoko about her new album. Their talk quickly lead to other private calls and then to John Lennon, with whom he quickly formed a firm bond.Those conversations became hours-long epics, to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Soul of Wealth - Crosby Daniel

We find ourselves at a crossroads. We all know that true wealth is about far more than money. Wealth is friends, family, health, a vocation, command of your time, leisure, and whatever else is important to you.And yet, we are all guilty of acting as if money alone is wealth and an end in itself. How do we navigate this crossroads to find the right balance between monetary wealth and true, soulful wealth? Our guide is Daniel Crosby – author of the behavioral finance smash hits The Laws of Wealth and The Behavioral Investor. In The Soul of Wealth, Daniel presents 50 short essays which explore what wealth really is and provides practical suggestions for how to change your thinking and your actions in small, powerful ways, for a wealthier life.

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A Question of Science: Why Don't Your Eyeballs Fall Out? And Other Questions about the Human Body - Anna Claybourneová

A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why don''t your eyeballs fall out? Why is blood red? And what exactly is a bellybutton for? A Question of Science: Human Body answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why doesn''t the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can''t penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound

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We All Went on Safari - Laurie Krebs

★ "The text’s easy, natural rhythm makes reading aloud a pleasure... [a] brilliant, horizon-expanding outing" — Kirkus Reviews, starred review Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions and monkeys, while counting from one to ten in both English and Swahili. The lively, rhyming text is accompanied by an illustrated guide to counting in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals, and interesting facts about Tanzania and the Maasai people

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We All Shine On - Mintz Elliot

The personal, intimate and, at times, heart-breaking memoir exploring an extraordinary friendship with John Lennon and Yoko Ono and their life after The Beatles.''It’s hard to define the relationship Elliot had with our family. But I ultimately think the best word to describe him is: friend. Perhaps our closest friend.'' Sean Ono LennonFrom the moment he interviewed Yoko Ono on his late-night radio show in September 1971, Elliot Mintz’s life would never the same again.That phone call would lead to an intense and revealing friendship with Yoko and her husband, John Lennon, and a bond that would last a lifetime.From the breakup of The Beatles to the birth of John and Yoko’s son Sean, to John’s death and beyond, Elliot was there through it all, either to witness it or as a friendly voice at the end of the phone.Now, for the first time, Elliot recounts the story of their incredible friendship in this honest and intimate memoir authorised by the family, bringing the lives of two cultural icons to life like never before.______''Credible, candid, detailed and well-written'' Mojo''A fascinating ringside seat into the psychodrama of the most compelling celebrity couple of the 1970s'' Observer''A new layer of Lennon understanding'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Should We All Be Vegan? - Molly Watson

As concern grows over the environmental costs and ethical implications of intensive factory farming, an increasing number of us are embracing diets and lifestyles free from animal products. Has the time now arrived for us all to reject the exploitation of animals completely and become vegan? Would adopting a wholly plant-based diet be beneficial for our health? How would a majority vegan population affect the global economy and the planet? Does it make any sense to go flexitarian or vegetarian? Molly Watson explores the history, rationale and impact of veganism on an individual, social and global level, and assesses the effects of a mass change in diet on our environment, the economy and our health.

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The Shoulders We Stand On - Preeti Dhillon

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

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Here We Are - Graham Swift

It is Brighton, 1959, and the theatre at the end of the pier is having its best summer season in years. Ronnie, a brilliant young magician, and Evie, his dazzling assistant, are top of the bill, drawing audiences each night. Meanwhile, Jack – Jack Robinson, as in ‘before you can say’ – is everyone’s favourite compère, a born entertainer, holding the whole show together. As the summer progresses, the off-stage drama between the three begins to overshadow their theatrical success, and events unfold which will have lasting consequences for all their futures. Rich, comic, alive and subtly devastating, Here We Are is a masterly piece of literary magicianship which pulls back the curtain on the human condition. 'One to watch for 2020' according to:The Sunday Times The TimesThe Daily Telegraph The Guardian Financial Times Evening Standard The Scotsman The Irish Times 'He tells simple, truthful stories about what feel like real people. Here We Are is a welcome addition to a proud legacy.' The Big Issue The variety of voices and its historical and emotional reach are so finely entwined, it is as perfect and smooth as an egg. Passages leap out all the time, demanding to be reread, or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How We Show Up - Mia Birdsong

From Black Lives Matter to the ongoingWomen''s Marches, we have had some powerful moments over the last decade that have galvanized and created new, but brief, feelings of community. Many of us, however, haven''t figured out how to spark that feeling on our own, or how to build off or sustain those moments. Many of us are longing for a kind of sugar-borrowing and stoop-sitting closeness we imagine existed in the 50s. Maybe we even grew up in that environment, but we moved away from home for love, work, or adventure and we don''t know how to recreate it in a new place. What so many of us are missing is the closeness that connects us and make us feel like we belong to a community.In How We Show Up, community visionary Mia Birdsong delivers a modern, timely understanding of what true, authentic family and community can look like--outside of the 2-parent, 2.5 kids norm we all have in our heads. Today we have more single parents, couples who raise children outside of marriage, and more people growing older alone. Tackling topics like creating safe spaces, creativity in community, raising children in community, and more, How We Show Up is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Noise - Daniel Kahneman, Cass R. Sunstein, Olivier Sibony

The Sunday Times bestseller'A monumental, gripping book ... Outstanding' Sunday TimesWherever there is human judgement, there is noise.'Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade. A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important you will immediately put it into practice.A masterpiece'Angela Duckworth, author of Grit'An absolutely brilliant investigation of a massive societal problem that has been hiding in plain sight'Steven Levitt, co-author of FreakonomicsFrom the world-leaders in strategic thinking and the multi-million copy bestselling authors of Thinking Fast and Slow and Nudge, the next big book to change the way you think. Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients - or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed matching crimes. Now imagine that the same doctor and the same judge make different decisions depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday, or they haven't yet had lunch.These are examples of noise: variability in judgements that should be identical.In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein show how noise produces errors in many fields, including in medicine, law, public health, economic forecasting, forensic science, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We Can Do Hard Things - Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Amanda Doyle

The #1 SUNDAY TIMES bestselling authors and award-winning podcasters Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle created We Can Do Hard Things the guidebook for being alive — to help fellow travelers find their way through life.When you travel through a new country, you need a guidebook. When you travel through love, heartbreak, joy, parenting, friendship, uncertainty, aging, grief, new beginnings – life – you need a guidebook, too. We Can Do Hard Things is the guidebook for being alive.Every day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions: Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Am I doing this right?The harder life gets, the less likely she is to remember the answers she’s spent her life learning. She wonders: I’m almost fifty years old. I’ve overcome a hell of a lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know?Glennon’s compasses are her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby’s beloved brother died. For the first time, they were ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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We Can Do Hard Things - Glennon Doyle

When you travel through a new country, you need a guidebook.When you travel through love, heartbreak, joy, parenting, friendship, uncertainty, aging, grief, new beginnings - life - you need a guidebook, too.We Can Do Hard Things is the guidebook for being alive.Every day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions: Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can't I be happy? Am I doing this right?The harder life gets, the less likely she is to remember the answers she's spent her life learning.She wonders: I'm almost fifty years old. I've overcome a hell of a lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know?Glennon's compasses are her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby.Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby's beloved brother died. For the first time, they were all lost at the same time. So they turned toward the only thing that's ever helped them find their way: deep, honest conversations with other brave, kind, wise people.They asked each other, their dearest friends, and 118 of the world's ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Secret Body - Daniel M. Davis

''A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling. Daniel Davis has a rare knack for making complex science comprehensible and thrilling'' BILL BRYSONWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. Recent and dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the body will profoundly change the experience of being human in the coming century. Already they are opening up boundary-breaking possibilities for intervention at every level, from our brains and genes to our microbiomes and immune systems. These will confer unprecedented powers over health, childhood development, our cognitive and physical abilities, and affect every aspect of how we live our lives and think about ourselves. As the secrets of our bodies are revealed, we all will face previously unthinkable choices with consequences we have yet to understand.Imagine knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of developing specific cancers, thanks to a bespoke understanding of every cell in your body; following a diet and health regime tailored to your microbiome; continuous monitoring of your body''s workings and well-being; taking drugs that improve your cognition and help to acquire new skills; manipulating the genes of your unborn children to eliminate disease or even enhance their capabilities. Written by an award-winning scientist at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Fall in Love with the Future - Rob Hopkins

There are an infinite number of possible futures that lie ahead of us—like threads stretching out into the distance. Rob Hopkins, cofounder of the international Transition Network movement, invites us to travel to future worlds we would actually want to live in.In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of daily life, climate activist and Transition Network cofounder Rob Hopkins responded the way a lot of people did: by starting a podcast. But it wasn’t any ordinary podcast. In each episode, Hopkins and his guests would “time travel” together to the year 2030—walking down imagined future streets, talking with imagined future neighbors, visiting imagined future local businesses. While Hopkins’s guests came from all walks of life—economists, politicians, bakers, comedians, novelists and more—they all shared a willingness to suspend their worries about the future long enough to mentally inhabit and then describe a world they were thrilled to be a part of.What Hopkins discovered was no less profound: this simple exercise of visiting a positive future forced him to rethink the work he’d been doing as a climate activist for decades.How to Fall in Love with the Future is the result of that radical disruption—and Hopkins’s deep dive into the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Icky World: We Need MUD! - Addy Farmer

Get to know the icky but important MUD that keeps nature running!It''s time to show MUD some LOVE! This book is an icky, drippy celebration of the incredible work mud does all day long. Mud is a home, a defence, a climate protector, a work of art and lots and lots of fun, too!Icky World takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature and reminds us all to protect these icky but important bits of our precious planet. Each book has been reviewed and endorsed by an expert in the relevant branch of science and supports curriculum learning in the areas of science and ecology for ages 6 and up.In praise of Icky World: We Need MUD!"Mud is a much neglected topic. Today with a fear of dirt and germs we avoid and hide away from mud and peat and similar revolting substances. However, we all need to embrace the muddiness of our world which helps the ecological wheels turn and supports all manner of wonderful wildlife and also importantly food production too. So far from avoiding mud, peat, and similar ooze and goo, we must protect and nurture our muddy world. Indeed, I would go ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Changing Mind - Daniel J. Levitin

In this ground-breaking book, Dr Daniel Levitin uses cutting-edge research from neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate the importance of the stage that follows the middle-age. Packed with engaging interviews with successful, creative individuals far beyond the conventional age of 'retirement', this book also reflects on challenges many readers will recognize. Full of accessible and conversation-sparking takeaways, it demonstrates the importance of the distinct advantages and consequences of getting older. Levitin offers a realistic personal plan full of practical, cognitive enhancing tricks for everyone to follow as they age. Successful Ageing is a radical exploration of what we all can learn from those who age joyously, a new model for a positive elderly experience. This book will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens of a society in which the average life expectancy continues to rise.

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The Six Myths We Live By - Karuna Cayton

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

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Why We Dream - Alice Robbová

We all dream, and 98 per cent of us can recall our dreams the next morning. Even in today’s modern age, it is human nature to wonder what they mean. With incredible new discoveries and stunning science, Why We Dream will give you dramatic insight into yourself and your body. You’ll never think of dreams in the same way again . . .Groundbreaking science is putting dreams at the forefront of new research into sleep, memory, the concept of self and human socialization. Once a subject of the New Age and spiritualism, the science of dreams is revealed to have a crucial role in the biology and neuroscience of our waking lives. In Why We Dream, Alice Robb, a leading American science journalist, will take readers on a journey to uncover why we dream, why dreaming matters, and how we can improve our dream life – and why we should. Through her encounters with scientists at the cutting edge of dream research, she reveals how: - Dreams can be powerful tools to help us process the pain of a relationship break-up, the grief of losing a loved one and the trauma after a dramatic event - Nightmares may be our ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gabba Gabba We Accept You - Jay Ruttenberg

Gabba Gabba We Accept You is a children''s picture book that tells the story of how a kid who was bullied and felt like a misfit grew up to become a hero to so many as lead singer of The Ramones. This story speaks to one of the greatest silent majorities in the world - all the kids who feel a little off. It contains an essential message that the world of punk rock has always meant to communicate. All of us, regardless of our diverse and non-exclusive design, have something that we are meant to have and share, in a place that we can call our own. As children, these things may appear to many of us as problems and shortcomings. The challenging passages of life that brought Jeffrey Ross Hyman to the place where he became Joey Ramone provide a natural lesson to young folks navigating their way through the complexities of growing up. Working in collaboration with visual artist Lucinda Schreiber, Jay Ruttenberg guides the story of Gabba Gabba We Accept You in unexpected directions, with Lucinda''s lyrical illustrations and colorful design opening the sense of possibility in what feels like the path less traveled on every ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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They Must Fall

They Must Fall: Muhammad Ali and the Men He Fought features powerful and often moving images and stories of Muhammad Ali and the men he fought in the ring, by award-winning photographer Michael Brennan. “Around 1978, I had been in Houston, Texas photographing former Ali opponent George Foreman who had then reinvented himself as a roadside preacher. On the plane back to NYC, I thought, ‘If that’s what George is doing, I wonder what the rest of his opponents are up to?’ I set out to track down as many of the old guys as I could find.” Brennan spent decades locating Ali’s former opponents to discover what had become of them. This unique book is a look through Brennan’s remarkable archive, containing numerous never-before- seen photos plus poignant stories illuminating the images and contextualising Ali’s powerful role in the world of sport. Includes a special introductory essay by the late, great Jimmy Breslin. “Michael Brennan’s iconic 1977 portrait photograph of Muhammad Ali captures something far bigger and deeper than just the beautiful face of a beautiful man. It is a detailed map of the personal journey of one whose incomparable talents and audacity caused literati to swoon, taught a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Lucky Bugger's Casebook - Daniel Smith

What connects the discovery of America, the creation of Coca Cola and the art book bought for GBP50 that turned out to contain original Picassos? That''s right: sheer blind luck. No matter how meticulously things are planned, time after time the most important bits of life are the product of simple, random chance. In wonderfully witty style, Daniel M. Smith gives us the stories of inventors, Nobel Prize winners, scientists, actresses, escapees, engineers, kings, architects, pop stars, criminals, supermodels, tennis champions, opera singers and many more who have benefited from happy serendipity. From the Japanese trader who made fortune after a share price typo to the German novelist who lost his manuscript on a train, and ended up buying some fish wrapped in his own pages at the station, "The Lucky Bugger''s Casebook" is a celebration of the type of unexpected good fortune we all dream of - just ask Sir Paul McCartney, who awoke one morning with the tune to ''Yesterday'' having arrived in his head overnight.

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