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Michele Bender, Deborah Chiel, Lorraine Massey |
Workman
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Curly Girl : The Handbook
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CURLY GIRL is a must-read for anyone with curly hair. It provides unique, gentle hair-care methods that will help you embrace your natural curls. The book includes DIY lotions and potions, along with a step-by-step guide to trimming your own hair. It also addresses the particular needs of wavy hair and includes hairstyles for special occasions. The chapter on multicultural hair is an added bonus, making this guide diverse and inclusive.
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Anne Enright
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The Gathering
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The Gathering is a must-read for those who love family sagas with a touch of mystery. Enright's beautiful prose delicately peels back layers of family secrets and regrets while exploring the complexities of love and loss. The novel's unique feature lies in how the author uses the protagonist's memory to weave past and present together, creating a haunting and evocative atmosphere. Overall, this is a heart-wrenching and poignant story that will stay with readers long after the last page.
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Anne Catherine Emmerich
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Dover
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The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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This book offers a unique perspective on the gospel narrative, as it is based on the visions of a German nun. It provides a compelling account of Jesus' final days and can be particularly appealing for believers interested in a more personal and intimate view of these events. The book's role as a primary source for Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ movie also speaks to its importance as a historical and cultural document.
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Bo Burlingham
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Portfolio
Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big
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Recommendation: Small Giants is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to build a sustainable business while maintaining their unique vision. Bo Burlingham's case studies of fourteen maverick companies that chose greatness over growth highlight how leaders can challenge the status quo to achieve success on their own terms. This book inspires readers to think creatively about their business goals and pursue them in an unapologetically authentic way.
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Bill Hayton
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Yale
University
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Vietnam : Rising Dragon
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"Vietnam: Rising Dragon" is a captivating and enlightening read that sheds light on the many complexities of Vietnam's development. The book examines the social, economic, political, cultural, and historical factors influencing the country. Hayton's personal accounts offer an immersive experience for readers looking to learn more about Vietnam's urban and street life, cultural heritage, and their uniquely structured government. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring a detailed account of Vietnam's emergence as a rising Asian power.
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يوسف زيدان
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Atlantic
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Azazeel
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Azazeel delves into the complexities of faith and belief, particularly in the early Church during a time of turmoil. The novel challenges the reader to question their own beliefs and assumptions about religion and history. The sparse, yet beautiful prose captures the arid landscape of Syria and adds to the introspective and thought-provoking nature of the story. Overall, Azazeel is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intricacies of faith and the impact of greed and avarice on history.
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Lisa Randall
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Ecco
Warped Passages - Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Universe's Hidden Dimensions
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"Warped Passages" is a fascinating exploration of the hidden dimensions of the universe that will captivate readers who are intrigued by physics and science. Lisa Randall effortlessly takes readers on a journey from early physics to the latest research on particle physics and string theory. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to unravel the mysteries of the universe and the extraordinary worlds beyond our own.
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Jeffrey R. Forshaw, Brian Cox |
Da
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Lifelong
Books
Why Does E=mc2? : (And Why Should We Care?)
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This book would be a great read for those who are interested in understanding the theory of relativity in simple terms. The authors use analogies and examples to debunk common misconceptions about energy, mass, and light while providing an exciting narrative of their journey to the Large Hadron Collider. By the end of the book, readers would be able to grasp the essence of one of the most iconic equations of all time.
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Jonathan Wilson
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Orion
Inverting The Pyramid - The History Of Football Tactics
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"Inverting The Pyramid" explores the evolution of football tactics from the very beginning. It delves into the lives of great players and thinkers who shaped the game, making it a great read for football fans and players alike. The most unique aspect of the book is how it traces the world history of tactics from modern pioneers right back to the beginning where chaos reigned.
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John Gray
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Harpercollins
Publishers,
Inc.
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
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This book could be a good read for someone struggling to understand their partner's communication style or emotional needs. It offers practical advice to improve understanding and build stronger relationships. The most unique feature is the author's use of the Martians and Venusians metaphor to explain the common conflicts between men and women.
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Lonely Planet, Chris Rowthorn |
Geoplaneta
Japan
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Lonely Planet's "Japan" is a great read for anyone looking to explore the rich history, traditions and modernity of Japan. With 8 expert authors, this book offers detailed insights into 167 temples, 357 Japanese restaurants and over 100 hot springs. The book features a comprehensive planning tool which pulls out a city map, making it easy to navigate through the country. Be sure to check out the skiing in Japan feature which is a unique offering in a travel guide.
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Alex Ross
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Picador
Usa
The Rest is Noise : Listening to the Twentieth Century
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Recommended for music lovers seeking insightful history.
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If you're into political dramas with a touch of mystery, "Death of a Perm Sec" might just be your next page-turner. It delves into the dark underbelly of Singapore’s political elite, revealing the complexities and inner workings of a system often shrouded in secrecy. The book's insight into power struggles and personal sacrifices offers a gripping read that's hard to put down.
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Haddon Mark
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Random
House
Uk
The Porpoise
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‘I really am so very, very sorry about this,’ he says, in an oddly formal voice… They strike the side of a grain silo. They are travelling at seventy miles per hour.A newborn baby is the sole survivor of a terrifying plane crash.She is raised in wealthy isolation by an overprotective father. She knows nothing of the rumours about a beautiful young woman, hidden from the world.When a suitor visits, he understands far more than he should. Forced to run for his life, he escapes aboard The Porpoise, an assassin on his tail…So begins a wild adventure of a novel, damp with salt spray, blood and tears. A novel that leaps from the modern era to ancient times; a novel that soars, and sails, and burns long and bright; a novel that almost drowns in grief yet swims ashore; in which pirates rampage, a princess wins a wrestler’s hand, and ghost women with lampreys’ teeth drag a man to hell – and in which the members of a shattered family, adrift in a violent world, journey towards a place called home.
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Lucy Ellmann
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Galley
Beggar
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Ducks, Newburyport
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LATTICING one cherry pie after another, an Ohio housewife tries to bridge the gaps between reality and the torrent of meaningless info that is the United States of America. She worries about her children, her dead parents, African elephants, the bedroom rituals of “happy couples”, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and how to hatch an abandoned wood pigeon egg. Is there some trick to surviving survivalists? School shootings? Medical debts? Franks ’n’ beans?A scorching indictment of America’s barbarity, past and present, and a lament for the way we are sleepwalking into environmental disaster, Ducks, Newburyport is a heresy, a wonder—and a revolution in the novel.It’s also very, very funny.
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Jessica Stern
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Harper
Collins
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ISIS : The State of Terror
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the Islamic State's origins, tactics, and appeal to potential recruits. The authors' use of intelligence sources and research into open source intelligence provides a unique insight into the organization's inner workings. The book also offers thought-provoking ideas on how governments can effectively respond to the rapidly changing jihadi landscape, both online and off. Overall, a highly informative and eye-opening read for those interested in counterterrorism and global security.
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William Doyle, Chris Kyle |
William
Morrow
Paperbacks
American Gun : A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms
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American Gun would appeal to history buffs and gun enthusiasts as it weaves together the story of America and the firearms that helped shape it. Chris Kyle's background as a Navy SEAL adds a unique perspective to the book as he chronicles the development of ten iconic guns and the people who used them, from the American long rifle to the M16 rifle. The bonus chapter on shotguns, derringers, and the Browning M2 machine gun adds even more depth to this sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice.
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"We Are All Made of Glue" by Marina Lewycka could be the book that brings a smile to your face after a long day. With Georgie's quirky entanglement with her neighbor Mrs. Shapiro, it's a heartwarming blend of humor and mystery that you didn’t know you needed. It has a way of reminding us about the unexpected connections that can profoundly change our lives, all wrapped in a lively narrative that's as sticky and compelling as the adhesives Georgie writes about.
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Miriam Defensor Santiago, Dark Chapel, Josel Nicolas |
Abs-cbn
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Stupid Is Forever
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Sense of humor is almost absent among politicians, but Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is a truly talented exception. People are puzzled how she can spontaneously make them laugh in the midst of national policy crises, and of real danger to her life as a corruption fighter.This book is a collection of jokes, one-liners, pick-up lines, conebacks and speeches delivered and/or curated by the beloved Senator. Also, inside are illustrations by Cj de Silva-Ong, Manix Abrera, Elbert Or, Rob Cham and more of the Philippines' best young illustrators.
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Nick Hornby
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Penguin
Books
The Complete Polysyllabic Spree
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Recommended for book lovers and Hornby fans. The book offers diverse, humorous and sometimes unconventional takes on books. It is not only an insightful peek into the mind of one of the celebrated authors of contemporary times, but also a source of great recommendations for books that readers might have not explored yet.
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Tony Buzan
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Pearson
Canada
Use Your memory (new edition) : Understand Your Mind to Improve Your Memory and Mental Power
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The potential of the human memory is phenomenal. But do you know how to make the most of yours?
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In Against Everything, Mark Greif makes us rethink the ordinary, taking our own lives seriously, exploring how we might live an honest life in these dishonest times. In a series of coruscating set pieces, Greif asks why we put ourselves through the pains of exercise, what shopping in organic supermarkets does for our sense of self-worth, what the political identity of the hipster might be, and what happens to us when we listen to too much Radiohead. From such counter-intuitive observations, Greif exposes the fundamental contradictions between our actions, desires and the excuses that we make to ourselves in hope of consolation. With the wit and seriousness of David Foster Wallace, Against Everything is the most thought-provoking study and essential guide to everyday life under 21st-century capitalism.
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Nicholas Lore
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Touchstone
The Pathfinder : How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success
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The Pathfinder is a must-read for anyone looking to make a career change or find a career they truly love. The book provides a plethora of self-tests and diagnostic tools that help readers gain a deeper understanding of their passions, interests, and strengths. Nicholas Lore's breakthrough techniques allow readers to view their current job from a new, positive perspective and find a career path that will bring them satisfaction and success for a lifetime.
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Roger Kamien
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Mcgraw-hill
Higher
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Music: An Appreciation
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Music: An Appreciation is a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamentals of music, making it a perfect read for students and music enthusiasts alike. The book offers a clear and concise explanation of musical elements, forms, and styles, while also introducing readers to some of the greatest works in classical music. With engaging visuals, listening guides, and interactive features, Music: An Appreciation truly brings the music to life and makes learning about music fun and enjoyable.
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A aventura mais surpreendente que alguma vez já leu.Lin escapa de uma prisão de segurança máxima na Austrália para as ruas fervilhantes de Bombaim.Acompanhado por Prabaker, seu guia e amigo, junta-se a uma sociedade de pedintes e mafiosos, prostitutas e homens santos, soldados e actores; procuram nesta extraordinária cidade o que não encontram em nenhum outro lado.Foragido, sem casa, família, ou identidade, Lin procura por amor e propósito enquanto dirige uma clínica num dos bairros mais pobres da cidade, e aprende as artes obscuras da máfia de Bombaim. A sua busca leva-o à guerra, à prisão, à tortura, ao assassinato, e a uma série de traições enigmáticas e sangrentas. Duas pessoas detêm as chaves capazes de destrancar os mistérios e as intrigas que amarram Lin. Uma é Khader Khan: padrinho da máfia, criminoso-filósofo-santo, e mentor de Lin no submundo da Cidade Dourada. Outra é Karla: elusiva, perigosa, e bonita, cujas paixões são conduzidas por segredos que a atormentam e, simultaneamente, lhe conferem um terrível poder.Guetos em chamas e hotéis de cinco estrelas, amor, prisão, guerras, crimes, e filmes de Bollywood, gurus espirituais e guerrilhas mujaheddin – Shantaram alcança o mundo da experiência humana, e tem no seu âmago um intenso amor pela Índia. Baseada na vida do autor, a obra é a estreia de uma voz extraordinária da literatura.
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Tony Buzan
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Pearson
Education
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The Speed Reading Book : Read more, learn more, achieve more
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From the bestselling author of The Mind Map Book and Use Both Sides of Your Brain, dramatically increase your reading speed, comprehension, and retentionTony Buzan, world-famous expert in the field of the brain and the inventor of Mind Mapping, has gained international recognition with the methods outlined in Speed Reading. While it contains the traditional information on speed reading, this is the first book on the subject to utilize the latest discoveries about the astounding potential and intricate workings of your brain.In an easy-to-understand, direct style this classic guide provides: - New approaches to reading, study, concentration, and learning- Self-help tests designed to stimulate interest in different areas of knowledge- Measurement of your speed and comprehension to broaden your expertise.The revised Third Edition offers state-of-the-art techniques for improving reading speed and comprehension, from the simplest level to the most complex.
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This autobiography gives Nadal's millions of fans what they've been waiting for - a glimpse behind the racquet to learn what really makes Nadal - an intensely private person who until now has never talked about his personal and family life - tick.
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Winter's Tale is a captivating and imaginative story that blurs the line between reality and fantasy in a magical way. It will appeal to readers who enjoy a mix of romance, adventure, and a touch of whimsy. Helprin's vivid descriptions and lyrical writing make this a book you won't want to put down.
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Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux is an intriguing read for those who enjoy character-driven novels. Set in Hawaii, the book provides an intimate look into the chaotic lives of hotel guests and the customs of Hawaiian islanders. The book is written in eighty distinct episodes, each depicting strange pilgrims and islanders confronting their fates in the seedy hotel. The most unique feature of this book is the thread of personal redemption that runs through the plot, ultimately leading to a satisfying conclusion. Readers who enjoy a blend of humor, romance, and drama will find Hotel Honolulu an enjoyable and insightful read.
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Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here.David Winkler begins life in Anchorage, Alaska, a quiet boy drawn to the volatility of weather and obsessed with snow. Sometimes he sees things before they happen—a man carrying a hatbox will be hit by a bus; Winkler will fall in love with a woman in a supermarket. When David dreams that his infant daughter will drown in a flood as he tries to save her, he comes undone. He travels thousands of miles, fleeing family, home, and the future itself, to deny the dream.On a Caribbean island, destitute, alone, and unsure if his child has survived or his wife can forgive him, David is sheltered by a couple with a daughter of their own. Ultimately it is she who will pull him back into the world, to search for the people he left behind.Doerr's characters are full of grief and longing, but also replete with grace. His compassion for human frailty is extraordinarily moving. In luminous prose, he writes about the power and beauty of nature and about the tiny miracles that transform our lives. About Grace is heartbreaking, radiant, and astonishingly accomplished.
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Charlotte Hobson, Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, I.P. Foote |
Apollo
The History of a Town
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The town governors... all flogged the inhabitants, but the first flogged them pure and simple, the second explained their zeal by referring to the needs of civilization, and the third asked only that in all matters the inhabitants should trust in their valour.One of the major satirical novels of the 19th century, Shchedrin's farcical history of Glupov (or Stupid Town) follows the bewildered and stoical Russian inhabitants for hundreds of years as they endure the violence and lunacy of their tyrannical rulers.
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The world-famous memory expert and the inventor of Mind Mapping, Tony Buzan, has obtained international success with the methods outlined in his many highly acclaimed books, including the classic BBC bestseller Use Your Head. The Speed Reading Book is his revolutionary handbook for everyone wishing to quicken their reading and increase their comprehension, while at the same time expand their general knowledge. This revised edition of the classic text contains a completely new approach based on techniques which use the brain and eyes more effectively to produced even better results. Buzan discusses his various approaches to reading, study, concentration and learning. Numerous self tests and practical examples enable readers to assess their progress at each stage. Chapters on Mind Mapping allow the reader to use this revolutionary note-taking technique to improve study and increase overall understanding. A discussion of methods that will help to alleviate learning problems and practical ways to read computer screens more quickly are included. With its flexible, easy-to-use approach, this book proves that reading speeds of more than 100 words per minute are possible. The Speed Reading Book is ideal for students, teachers, executives--indeed everyone eager to improve the speed, comprehension and quality of their reading.
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An inspired twisting of history and fiction by the best-selling author of THE NAME OF THE ROSE. Nineteenth-century Europe-from Turin to Prague to Paris-abounds with the ghastly and the mysterious. Conspiracies rule history. Jesuits plot against Freemasons. Italian republicans strangle priests with their own intestines. French criminals plan bombings by day and celebrate black masses at night. But what if, behind all of these conspiracies, lay one lone man? What if that evil genius created the most infamous document of all? Eco takes his readers on an unforgettable journey through the underbelly of world-shattering events.
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Tudor England. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is charged with securing his divorce. Into this atmosphere of distrust comes Thomas Cromwell - a man as ruthlessly ambitious in his wider politics as he is for himself. His reforming agenda is carried out in the grip of a self-interested parliament and a king who fluctuates between romantic passions and murderous rages.
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Rob Yeung
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Pearson
Canada
Confidence : The Art of Getting Whatever You Want
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Confidence is having faith in one's own abilities. Someone who is confident can achieve more, stand up for what they believe in and have the courage to risk embarrassment. However, for some, confidence does not come easily. Almost every day we are subjected to situations where our confidence is tested and there are even instances where lack of confidence can hinder our progress in life. Confidencepresents you with the key information you need to build your confidence and make immediate changes to both your personal and professional life. The book covers a broad range of topics and several different situations, providing guidance on how to overcome your self-doubt at every opportunity. Whether you need tips on how to be more confident: At work: - giving presentations, handling job interviews or speaking in public Or in your personal life: - dating, meeting strangers at parties, or social networking. Confidencewill show you how being confident will lead to success in all areas of your life.
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Discover Just How Good Your Writing Can BeIf you write, you know what it's like. Insight and creativity - the desire to push the boundaries of your writing - strike when you least expect it. And you're often in no position to act: in the shower, driving the kids to school...in the middle of the night.The 3 A.M. Epiphany offers more than 200 intriguing writing exercises designed to help you think, write, and revise like never before - without having to wait for creative inspiration. Brian Kiteley, noted author and director of the University of Denver's creative writing program, has crafted and refined these exercises through 15 years of teaching experience.You'll learn how to:Transform staid and stale writing patterns into exciting experiments in fictionShed the anxieties that keep you from reaching your full potential as a writerCraft unique ideas by combining personal experience with unrestricted imaginationExamine and overcome all of your fiction writing concerns, from getting started to writer's blockOpen the book, select an exercise, and give it a try. It's just what you need to craft refreshing new fiction, discover bold new insights, and explore what it means to be a writer.It's never too early to start--not even 3 A.M.
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John Gray
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Thorsons
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
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Ever felt like you're speaking a different language than your partner? "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" dives into the complexities of gender communication, intending to bridge that cosmic gap. It's not just about finding common ground; it's about appreciating our differences to foster love and understanding. A classic that has already helped millions, it could be the key to unlocking a new level of connection in your relationships.
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Brock Clarke
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Arrow
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England
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Mary Beth Norton
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Vintage
In the Devil's Snare : The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692
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Award-winning historian Mary Beth Norton reexamines the Salem witch trials in this startlingly original, meticulously researched, and utterly riveting study.In 1692 the people of Massachusetts were living in fear, and not solely of satanic afflictions. Horrifyingly violent Indian attacks had all but emptied the northern frontier of settlers, and many traumatized refugees—including the main accusers of witches—had fled to communities like Salem. Meanwhile the colony’s leaders, defensive about their own failure to protect the frontier, pondered how God’s people could be suffering at the hands of savages. Struck by the similarities between what the refugees had witnessed and what the witchcraft “victims” described, many were quick to see a vast conspiracy of the Devil (in league with the French and the Indians) threatening New England on all sides. By providing this essential context to the famous events, and by casting her net well beyond the borders of Salem itself, Norton sheds new light on one of the most perplexing and fascinating periods in our history.
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Demi Lovato
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Feiwel
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Friends
Staying Strong : 365 Days a Year
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This book is perfect for anyone looking for daily inspiration and encouragement. Demi's personal stories and reflections make her words relatable and impactful. Reading this book can help one stay positive and motivated throughout the year.
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Harrington Paul
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Simonandschuster
The Secret to Teen Power
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Since its original publication, The Secret has inspired millions to live extraordinary lives. The Secret to Teen Power makes the knowledge of the law of attraction accessible and relevant to today’s teens. It explains the law of attraction in relation to teen issues such as friends and relationships, schoolwork, and self-image. It explains how teens can transform their own lives and live their dreams, by understanding and using the power they have in their hands. The Secret to Teen Power promises to follow the path of The Secret, inspiring teens and young people to bring joy and harmony to all aspects of their lives.
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Kim Stanley Robinson
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Harpercollinspublishers
The Years of Rice and Salt
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Review: Brace yourself for a mesmerizing journey through a world shaped by a devastating plague. Kim Stanley Robinson effortlessly weaves together history, philosophy, and imagination in this epic tale. As you follow the lives of reincarnated souls across centuries, you'll be haunted by the question: What if Europe had been erased from history? A thought-provoking exploration of human resilience and the power of cultural cross-pollination awaits you in The Years of Rice and Salt.
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Edward Rutherfurd
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Fawcett
Crest
London : The Novel
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“A TOUR DE FORCE . . . London tracks the history of the English capital from the days of the Celts until the present time. . . . Breathtaking.”—The Orlando SentinelA master of epic historical fiction, Edward Rutherford gives us a sweeping novel of London, a glorious pageant spanning two thousand years. He brings this vibrant city's long and noble history alive through his saga of ever-shifting fortunes, fates, and intrigues of a half-dozen families, from the age of Julius Caesar to the twentieth century. Generation after generation, these families embody the passion, struggle, wealth, and verve of the greatest city in the Old World.Praise for London“Remarkable . . . The invasion by Julius Caesar’s legions in 54 B.C. . . . The rise of chivalry and the Crusades . . . The building of the Globe theatre . . . and the coming of the Industrial Revolution. . . . What a delightful way to get the feel of London and of English history. . . . We witness first-hand the lust of Henry VIII. We overhear Geoffrey Chaucer deciding to write The Canterbury Tales. . . . Each episode is a punchy tale made up of bite-size chunks ending in tiny cliffhangers.” —The New York Times“Hold-your-breath suspense, buccaneering adventure, and passionate tales of love and war.” — The Times (London)“Fascinating . . . A sprawling epic.” — San Francisco Chronicle
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Zia Haider Rahman
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Picador
In the Light of What We Know
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A bold, epic debut novel set during the war and financial crisis that defined the beginning of our centuryAn investment banker approaching forty, his career collapsing and his marriage unraveling, receives a surprise visitor at his West London town house. Confronting the disheveled figure of a South Asian male carrying a backpack, the banker recognizes a long-lost college friend, a mathematics prodigy who disappeared many years earlier under mysterious circumstances. The friend has resurfaced with a confession of unsettling power.Zia Haider Rahman takes us on a journey of exhilarating scope, ranging over Kabul, London, New York, Islamabad, Oxford, and Princeton and dealing with love, belonging, finance, science, and war. Its framework is an age-old story: the friendship of two men and the betrayal of one by the other, both of them desperate in their different ways to climb clear of their wrong beginnings. Set against the breaking of nations and beneath the clouds of economic recession, the novel chronicles the lives of people carrying unshakable legacies of class, culture, and faith as they struggle to tame their futures. In the Light of What We Know is by turns tender, intimate, and panoramic, telescoping the great upheavals of our young century into a first novel of rare ambition and profundity.
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Thomas Pynchon
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Random
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Group
Gravity's Rainbow
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We could tell you the year is 1944, that the main character is called Tyrone Slothrop and that he has a problem because bombs are falling across Europe and crashing to earth at the exact locations of his sexual conquests. But that doesn't really begin to cover it.Reading this book is like falling down a rabbit hole into an outlandish, sinister, mysterious, absurd, compulsive netherworld. As the Financial Times said, 'you must forget earlier notions about life and letters and even the Novel.' Forty years since publication, Gravity's Rainbow has lost none of its power to enthral.
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James Joyce, Declan Kiberd |
Penguin
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Ulysses
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(*) 'Everybody knows now that Ulysses is the greatest novel of the century' Anthony Burgess, ObserverFollowing the events of one single day in Dublin, the 16th June 1904, and what happens to the characters Stephen Dedalus, Leopold Bloom and his wife Molly, Ulysses is a monument to the human condition. It has survived censorship, controversy and legal action, and even been deemed blasphemous, but remains an undisputed modernist classic: ceaselessly inventive, garrulous, funny, sorrowful, vulgar, lyrical and ultimately redemptive. It confirms Joyce's belief that literature 'is the eternal affirmation of the spirit of man'.'The most important expression which the present age has found; it is a book to which we are all indebted, and from which none of us can escape' T. S. Eliot'Intoxicating ... a towering work, in its word play surpassing even Shakespeare' Guardian(*) New cover edition
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Bill Bryson
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Crown
A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition
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This new edition of the acclaimed bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson’s exciting, informative journey into the world of science.In A Short History of Nearly Everything , the bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body, confronts his greatest challenge to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as his territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us . The result is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it.Now, in this handsome new edition, Bill Bryson’s words are supplemented by full-color artwork that explains in visual terms the concepts and wonder of science, at the same time giving face to the major players in the world of scientific study. Eloquently and entertainingly described, as well as richly illustrated, science has never been more involving or entertaining.
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Alain de Botton
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Penguin
The Consolations of Philosophy
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Alternate Cover Edition can be found here. From the internationally heralded author of How Proust Can Change Your Life comes this remarkable new book that presents the wisdom of some of the greatest thinkers of the ages as advice for our day to day struggles.Solace for the broken heart can be found in the words of Schopenhauer. The ancient Greek Epicurus has the wisest, and most affordable, solution to cash flow problems. A remedy for impotence lies in Montaigne. Seneca offers advice upon losing a job. And Nietzsche has shrewd counsel for everything from loneliness to illness. The Consolations of Philosophy is a book as accessibly erudite as it is useful and entertaining.
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Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
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William
Morrow
RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD : A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, And Energetic
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Newly revised, featuring the most up-to-date research, effective strategies, and real-life stories The spirited child—often called "difficult" or "strong-willed"—possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited kids are wired to be "more"—by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. In this revised edition of the award-winning classic, voted one of the top twenty books for parents, Kurcinka provides vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint. Raising Your Spirited Child will help
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Alice Sebold
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Little,
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The Almost Moon
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"The Almost Moon" is a gripping tale that delves into the complex relationships of mothers and daughters, husbands and wives. This book offers a unique perspective that captivates the readers, and Alice Sebold has done an excellent job bringing depth to the characters and their experiences. The author's writing style is fluid, and she manages to keep the reader engaged throughout the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a challenging, moving, and captivating read on the intricacies of human relationships.