BookOdyssey

\'Celebrates human cognitive diversity, and is rich with empathy and psychological insight\' Steven Pinker \'Bold, intriguing, profound\' Jay Elwes, Spectator Why can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory: because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. Baron-Cohen argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism and have driven human progress for 70,000 years. From the first musical instruments to the agricultural, industrial, and digital revolutions, Pattern Seekers links one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood and challenges us to think differently about those who think differently. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'An utterly dazzling book, the best piece of history I have read for a long time\' Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps\'Not merely an horologist\'s delight, but an ingenious meditation on the nature and symbolism of time-keeping itself\' Richard HolmesThe measurement of time has always been essential to human civilization, from early Roman sundials to the advent of GPS. But while we have one eye on the time every day, are we aware of the power clocks have given governments, military leaders and business owners, and how they have shaped our lives and our world?In this spectacularly far-reaching book, David Rooney narrates a history of timekeeping and civilization in twelve concise chapters. Over their course, we meet the most epochal inventions in horological history, from medieval water clocks to Renaissance hourglasses, and from stock-exchange timestamps to satellites in Earth\'s orbit. We discover how clocks have helped people navigate the globe and build empires, but also, on occasion, taken us to the brink of destruction.This is the story of time, and the story of time is the story of us. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'Enlightening, thought-provoking and illuminating. Derren Brown asks questions about the world, and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all.\'ELIZABETH DAYIn A Book of Secrets, the star of \'Showman\', and internationally bestselling author, Derren Brown shows us that it is in those moments when we are faced with adversity that we can find life\'s most lasting rewards.In thirteen fascinating chapters, Derren takes us on a personal journey - to the scene of a childhood humiliation, to lonely evenings on tour, to being paralysed by shyness at a dinner party, to navigating middle age and to finding love.Sharing moments of anger, frustration, loneliness and loss, Derren reveals how it\'s possible to find consolation and compassion. Even in our most challenging times we can find meaning and grow.\'Derren Brown is a mine of wisdom, humanity and kindness - everything we need to sustain and nourish ourselves.\'ALAIN DE BOTTON***** \'This is the most I\'ve seen Derren lay himself bare\'***** \'Funny, moving and always, always meaningful\'***** \'Derren\'s best book to date and the best book I have read this year\'***** \'Everything you need in this is a gem. I can\'t wait to read it a second time\' Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0527, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Sunday Times bestseller ‘The mothering manual we all need’ Claudia Winkleman Calling all Mums: Are you feeling lonely and confused? Are you panicking that you’re getting everything wrong? Do you feel as if your relationship with your teenage daughter has worsened overnight? Don\'t worry, you\'re not alone. Enter parenting columnist Lorraine Candy, a mum of four (including three teens). Her warm, witty, and wise memoir will gently lead you to a harmonious place. This book is a reassuring survivor\'s guide to the highs and lows of parenting adolescents. It will reconnect you to your daughter and help you feel good about your mothering. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Healing You is a journal for reflection and expression to encourage you find your unique energy, personal strength and inner peace.For those times when negative thoughts, challenging situations and learned behaviours make everyday life seem difficult, writing things down can be a way to break down the emotional and physical barriers to healing. By breaking our silence and writing down our stories, we find it easier to hear and feel the spirit within us, to recharge our batteries and shine from the inside out.As you work through the journal you can practise setting intentions; using crystals and essential oils; practising breathing, mindfulness and yoga; and using mantras to inspire you as you find your way towards forgiveness and good health.The more you work to find inner peace, the more you will discover how things fall into place. Write down your truth and magic will unfold. Σελίδες: 136, Διαστάσεις: 17x17cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'Essential, clever and kind\' Alain de Botton\'I am a huge admirer of Julia\'s work\' Elizabeth Day____________________In her bestselling follow-up to Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass, much-loved psychotherapist Julia Samuel invites us into her sessions as she explores the relationships that have the power to touch us and hurt us most: those with our family.Through eight beautifully told case studies, covering a variety of families across multiple generations, she analyses common issues from losing a parent to children leaving home, and from separation to step-relationships. In doing so she shows how much is, in fact, inherited -- and how much can be healed when it is faced together.Every Family Has A Story provides the tools that will help with this work of improving our relationships. Its twelve touchstones for family well-being show how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, fight productively and allow change.This is a wise and insightful exploration of modern life that will help us create the families we wish for.____________________\'Julia Samuel writes with unfailing grace, tenderness and consummate storytelling. Everyone who reads this will learn something profound\' Rachel Clarke\'Julia Samuel offers vivid insights in a book for all families... I was utterly drawn in\' Kathryn Mannix\'Fascinating... Julia Samuel\'s compassionate work never fails to inform, comfort and make me think\' Pandora Sykes\'A wise and important book, full of insight into the pain and beauty at the heart of family life... I loved it\' Clover Stroud\'Julia Samuel is so wise and compassionate. I love every word she writes\' Cathy Rentzenbrink Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

What secret power is hiding within you?There is an untamed wildness within each of us. Once found and nurtured, this wild power can lead to true and boundless freedom, creativity and purpose.In Wild Once, internationally renowned High Wiccan Priestess, Vivianne Crowley, reveals the secret riches to be found on a hidden path. This is the extraordinary and inspiring guide to a life lived magically, of adventures into the unknown and of finding spiritual nourishment. It shows what can happen when you have the courage to step into the unexplainable and live untamed.It is also an evocative, intricate account of a hidden world, a rich tour of modern magical practices, from meditation to manifestation, shamanism to spellwork. Magic is waiting to be discovered. It is here, just beneath the surface, if only you know where to look...We all have wild magic within us; this book will inspire you to find it.___________________PRAISE FOR WILD ONCE\'Utterly contemporary, yet drawing on ancient wisdom\' - Philip Carr-Gomm, author of The Prophecies and DruidCraft: The Magic of Wicca & Druidry\'A memoir of beautifully told tales about her magical and well-lived life that will awaken the magic within and guide you to the enchanted adventure that awaits\' - Phyllis Curott, Priestess of Ara, author of The Witches\' Wisdom Tarot\'The best book on the experience of magic that I have ever read\' - Ronald Hutton, author of The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles\'Heartfelt and often beautiful ... Witches, look no further! This is the guide you need\' - Diane Purkiss \'Wonderfully inspirational and highly practical - if you have ever wondered what it\'s like to be a witch in Real Life, just read this book!\' - Rodney Orpheus, author of Abrahadabra and founding member of The Cassandra Complex Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

WALKSFrom Richard Williams\' The Animator\'s Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form.The Animator\'s Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators. However, sometimes you don\'t want to carry the hefty expanded edition around with you to your college or studio if you\'re working on just one aspect of it that day.The Animation Minis take some of the most essential chapters and make them available in smaller, lightweight, hand-bag/backpack size versions. Easy to carry. Easy to study.This Mini focuses on Walks.Walks are full of personality. Walks reveal the character, they tell the story of the person. In this Mini Richard Williams provides the building blocks of how to construct walks, using stick figures to make it easy to learn, copy and understand.The process will encourage you to invent and entertain. Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 18x18cm

Where\'s the common sense? During the COVID-19 pandemic, the TSA is allowing passengers to board planes with unlimited amounts of hand sanitizer, while maintaining its 3.4-ounce limit on all other liquids. You need a chainsaw to pry open your new pair of headphones from their package. Your eighth Zoom meeting of the day keeps freezing, and if you hear \"No, wait; no, you go first\" again, you will implode. But first you have to sit through an endless PowerPoint presentation that everyone claims they\'ve read - no one has - that could have been summarized in one page.What has happened to common sense? And how can we get it back? Companies, it seems, have become so entangled in their own internal issues and beset by reams of invisible red tape (and frozen screens) that they\'ve lost sight of their purpose and culture. Inevitably, we pay the price.New York Times best-selling author Martin Lindstrom combines numerous real-life examples of corporate common sense gone wrong with his own ingenious plan for restoring logic - and sanity - to the companies and people who need it most. A must-read for today\'s executives, managers, and office workers, The Ministry of Common Sense is funny, entertaining, and immensely practical.\"Essential reading for all of us who feel bogged down in workplace bureaucracy and wish to improve our quality of life at work.\" - Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1110, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

In this sequel to his prescient New York Times bestseller Rise of the Robots, Martin Ford presents us with a striking vision of the very near future. He argues that AI is a uniquely powerful technology, a kind of \"electricity of intelligence\" that is altering every dimension of human life, often for the better with advanced science being done by machines who can solve problems humans can not. AI has the potential to help us fight climate change or the next pandemic, but it also has a capacity for profound harm. Deep fakes-AI-generated audio or video of events that never happened-are poised to cause havoc throughout society. AI empowers authoritarian regimes like China with unprecedented mechanisms for social control. And AI can be deeply biased, learning bigoted attitudes from the data used to train algorithms and perpetuating them. Hard-hitting and thought-provoking, covering everything from self-driving cars to the history of deep learning to apps for diagnosing skin cancer, Rule of the Robots challenges our fears and preconceptions about artificial intelligence. Ford argues that AI is here to stay and the real question is not how to stop it, but how to control its negative potential and harness its power for good as AI transforms our economy, our politics, and our lives. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0714, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

The enthralling story of an eighteenth-century family and their extraordinary achievements.Four brothers, three sisters. Brought up in a Northumberland rectory and in the close of Durham Cathedral, the Sharps would achieve exalted positions at the heart of British society. In 1781, the celebrated painter Johan Zoffany put the final brush strokes on the luminous portrait that immortalised the siblings’ rise, and their remarkable unity and passion for life. Ambitious, free-thinking and courageous, the Sharps were pioneers in the major movements that defined the eighteenth century – from political reform and philanthropy to medicine and industry. John, an eminent priest, established a model welfare state at Bamburgh Castle and commissioned the world’s first lifeboat; William became surgeon to George III; while James was a visionary inventor, canal promoter and engineer. Most famously of all, Granville, the youngest son, battled tirelessly as Britain’s first great campaigner for the abolition of the slave trade. Despite the social strictures of their day, Elizabeth, Judith and Frances claimed significant independence, and played key roles in hosting the Sharps’ famous musical parties on barges on the Thames.In this vivid, moving biography, Hester Grant charts the siblings’ shared journey to prominence, and explores the values and enduring bonds that inspired their success. The Good Sharps brings to life not just these men and women who realised that the future could be different, but also the new world they created. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘A litany of fresh heroes to make the embattled heart sing’ Caitlin Moran ‘Newman is a brilliant writer’ Observer A fresh, opinionated history of all the brilliant women you should have learned about in school but didn’t. For hundreds of years we have heard about the great men of history, but what about herstory? In this freewheeling history of modern Britain, Cathy Newman writes about the pioneering women who defied the odds to make careers for themselves and alter the course of modern history; women who achieved what they achieved while dismantling hostile, entrenched views about their place in society. Their role in transforming Britain is fundamental, far greater than has generally been acknowledged, and not just in the arts or education but in fields like medicine, politics, law, engineering and the military. While a few of the women in this book are now household names, many have faded into oblivion, their personal and collective achievements mere footnotes in history. We know of Emmeline Pankhurst, Vera Brittain, Marie Stopes and Beatrice Webb. But who remembers engineer and motorbike racer Beatrice Shilling, whose ingenious device for the Spitfires’ Rolls-Royce Merlin fixed an often-fatal flaw, allowing the RAF’s planes to beat the German in the Battle of Britain? Or Dorothy Lawrence, the journalist who achieved her ambition to become a WW1 correspondent by pretending to be a man? And developmental biologist Anne McLaren, whose work in genetics paved the way for in vitro fertilisation? Blending meticulous research with information gleaned from memoirs, diaries, letters, novels and other secondary sources, Bloody Brilliant Women uses the stories of some extraordinary lives to tell the tale of 20th and 21st century Britain. It is a history for women and men. A history for our times. Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Learn how to switch off and find calm - from the New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email \'Digital Minimalism is the Marie Kondo of technology\' Evening Standard \'An eloquent, powerful and enjoyably practical guide to cutting back on screen time\' The Times \'An urgent call to action for anyone serious about being in command of their own life\' Ryan Holiday \'What a timely and useful book\' Naomi Alderman, author of The Power Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media or the news while your anxiety rises? Are you feeling frazzled after a long day of endless video calls? In this timely book, professor Cal Newport shows us how to pair back digital distractions and live a more meaningful life with less technology. By following a \'digital declutter\' process, you\'ll learn to: · Rethink your relationship with social media · Prioritize \'high bandwidth\' conversations over low quality text chains · Rediscover the pleasures of the offline world Take back control from your devices and find calm amongst the chaos with Digital Minimalism. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Leading spiritual teacher John Philip Newell reveals how Celtic spirituality, listening to the sacred around us and inside of us, can help to heal the earth, overcome our conflicts and reconnect with ourselves. Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul offers a new spiritual foundation for our lives, once centered on encouragement,guidance and hope for creating a better world. Sharing the long hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritualconnection with God, with each other and with the earth. Newell introduces some of Celtic Christianity’s leading practitioners, both saints and pioneers of faith, whose timeless wisdom is more necessary than ever, including: Pelagius, who shows us how to look beyond sin to affirm our sacredness as part of all God’s creation and courageously stands up for our principles in the face of oppression. Brigid of Kildare, who illuminates the interrelationship of all things and reminds us of the power of the sacred feminine to overcome those seeking to control us. John Muir, who encourages us to see the holiness and beauty of wilderness and what we must do to protect these gifts. Teilhard de Chardin, who inspires us to see how science, faith, and our future tell one universal story that beings with sacredness. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

You Are a Badass meets Grit in this powerhouse guide to overcoming your fear and finding the confidence within—from Christie’s ambassador and author of the “insightful, inspiring” (New York Journal of Books) The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You.“How do I become more confident?” is the question Lydia Fenet hears almost every time she speaks to women across the country. Navigating a two-decade career at the world’s leading auction house while raising three children, Lydia had her own journey of learning self-assurance. Through stories of overcoming challenges in both her work and personal lives, she demonstrates that confidence isn’t something that only some people are born with; rather, it’s inside every one of us, waiting to be claimed. Claim Your Confidence offers case studies, insights, and advice on how to: - Harness the Power of Positivity - Slam Your Imposter Syndrome - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Grow Your Mindset And more! From building up the courage to do what scares you the most to persisting when all you want to do is give up, get ready to claim your confidence and get the life you want. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0229, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

\'John Sellars excels at writing short books for a general audience on ancient philosophy. . . A great way into one of the greatest philosophers of all time\' Nigel Warburton, Five Books Why has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are his key ideas? What can he still teach us today?The Lyceum in Athens, now a ruin, has a claim to be the most significant place in human history. It is the site of Aristotle\'s school. Here the philosopher taught and discussed the answers to the deepest mysteries of the human condition, and changed the way we think.Today, it can be difficult to fully comprehend the staggering influence of Aristotle\'s lessons. Yet his observations about the world around him and his reflections on the nature of knowledge laid the foundations for all empirical science. His study of rational thought formed the basis of formal logic, the cornerstone of philosophical investigation. His examination of Greek city-states gave us political science, while his analysis of drama remains a mainstay of literature courses around the world.Acclaimed philosopher John Sellars takes us on a journey through Aristotle\'s thought, vividly bringing to life his key ideas, and demonstrating that the famous philosopher\'s capacity for curiosity continues to offer us all a vision of more fulfilled lives. The lessons of Aristotle, he shows, still have much to teach us today. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

DISCOVER THE MEANING OF ANGEL NUMBER SEQUENCES AND NUMBER PATTERNS YOU SEE FROM BEST-SELLING ANGEL EXPERT AND AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAYLEARN WHAT MESSAGES YOUR ANGELS HAVE FOR YOU WHEN YOU SEE NUMBERS FROM 0 THROUGH 999 LIKE 1:11, 2:22, AND 5:55 Are you seeing repeating numbers like 11:11 and 4:44 everywhere you turn? In Angel Numbers, world-renowned angel author Kyle Gray explains exactly what your angels and spirit guides are trying to tell you through repeated number sequences you see. In this day and age, our understanding of the cosmos is all calculated using numbers, so it’s no wonder that angels, the universe’s greatest divine messengers since the dawn of time, are using numbers to send us signs and messages from heaven. There’s a good chance you’ve seen number sequences appearing time and time again in your life—on license plates, purchase receipts, flight numbers, and of course your phone—and these numbers aren’t just numbers, they’re angel numbers.They’re angel messages and calls to action. Now that we’re living in what can only be described as a digital age, angels are using the numbers we see on digital clocks, such as 11:11, 1:23, 21:12, 22:22, and 5:55 to help remind you of your higher truth. Some Example Angel Number Meanings: 12:12 You have the power to bring healing and light to the world. Notice how your intentions and actions are already doing just that.4:44 Your guardian angels want you to know that they are with you. Your prayers are being heard loud and clear. Have faith.1:23 You are moving up a step. All the challenges you have previously experienced are now being released. The angels of ascension are with you.“Kyle Gray is one of the world’s most incredibly gifted angel communicators. I have seen him work and he is authentic, intelligent, and deeply compassionate. I highly recommend him and all his creations!” – Colette Baron-Reid, international best-selling oracle expertWhenever you need guidance from your angels, simply ask. Angel Numbers is the perfect companion to refer to daily as a reminder that your angels are always listening and sending you loving messages to help with whatever you’re going through. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1119, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

\'A must-read\' – New ScientistThe gripping, behind-the scenes story of one of the most sophisticated surveillance weapons ever created – and an existential threat to democracy and human rights.\'Absorbing . . . a celebration of journalism\' – The GuardianPegasus is widely regarded as the most powerful cyber-surveillance system on the market – available to any government that can afford its multimillion-dollar price tag. The system’s creator, the NSO group, a private corporation headquartered in Israel, boasts about its ability to thwart terrorists and criminals.But the Pegasus system doesn’t only catch terrorists and criminals.Pegasus has been used by repressive regimes to spy on thousands of innocent people around the world: heads of state, diplomats, human rights defenders, lawyers, political opponents, and journalists.Virtually undetectable, the system can track a person’s daily movement in real time, gain control of the device’s microphones and cameras at will, and capture all videos, photos, emails, texts, and passwords – encrypted or not. Its full reach is not even known.This is the gripping story of how Pegasus was uncovered, written by Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud, the two intrepid reporters who revealed the scandal in collaboration with an international consortium of journalists. Their findings shook the world.Tense and compelling, Pegasus reveals how thousands of lives have been turned upside down by this unprecedented threat, and exposes the chilling new ways governments and corporations are laying waste to human rights – and silencing innocent citizens. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES No 1 BESTSELLER\'Deborah James captured the heart of the nation\' - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal\'Brave, bright, beautiful\' - Lorraine Kelly\'Deborah\'s ability to find positivity in the darkest of places is an inspiration to us all\' - Davina McCall\'This book has shaken me awake. I gulped it down in one sitting, then sat and cried... [But] hope is a character on every single page\' - Christie Watson-------------------I was alive when I should have been dead. In another movie, I missed the sliding door and departed this wondrous life long ago. Like so many others, I had to learn to live not knowing if I have a tomorrow, because, statistically, I didn\'t. At the age of 35, I was blindsided by incurable bowel cancer - I was given less than an 8 per cent chance of surviving five years. Five years later, my only option was to live in the now and to value one day at a time.--------------------How do you turn your mind from a negative spiral into realistic and rebellious hope? How do you stop focusing on the why and realise that \'why not me\' is just as valid a question?When Deborah James was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer at just 35, she learned a powerful lesson: the way we respond to any given situation empowers or destroys us. And with the right skills and approach, we can all face huge challenges and find strength and hope in the darkest of places.How to Live When You Could Be Dead will show you how. It will awaken you to question your life as if you didn\'t have a tomorrow and live it in the way you want to today. By harnessing the power of positivity and valuing each day as though it could be your last, you\'ll find out, as Deborah did, that it is possible to live with joy and purpose, no matter what.Ebury, a division of Penguin Random House, will pay £2.50 from the sale of each paperback copy of How To Live When You Could Be Dead by Deborah James sold in the UK to Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK.Cancer Research UK is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

Let the stars be your guide and discover who you really are with this guided journal to help you explore and learn more about yourself as the creative Pisces you are! Learn who you are according to the stars. Whether you’re just starting to dive into the world of astrology or read your horoscope every day, Pisces: A Guided Journal is here to help you explore your sun sign…and what it really means for you. Self-reflection can be an important part of a successful astrological practice, and this guided journal is here to help you take that next step to really consider what the stars say about you. First, get a quick refresher on your sign—your strengths and weaknesses and main qualities and goals. Then dive into over 75 questions that are perfectly tailored to help you gain deeper insight into what you really are. From general astrology prompts to questions that touch on your element to prompts that speak to your unique sun sign, there’s plenty to explore and uncover.Examine situations where you showed your greatest strengths and reflect on how to harness those skills in the future. Face your weaknesses head on and discover ways to understand your instincts, change your responses, and find the good in even your most challenging moments. Perfect for the budding astrologer, this is the book you need to really understand your sun sign…and yourself! Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1124, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Let the stars be your guide and discover who you really are with this guided journal to help you explore and learn more about yourself as the intelligent Taurus you are! Learn who you are according to the stars. Whether you’re just starting to dive into the world of astrology or read your horoscope every day, Taurus: A Guided Journal is here to help you explore your sun sign…and what it really means for you. Self-reflection can be an important part of a successful astrological practice, and this guided journal is here to help you take that next step to really consider what the stars say about you. First, get a quick refresher on your sign—your strengths and weaknesses and main qualities and goals.Then dive into over 75 questions that are perfectly tailored to help you gain deeper insight into what you really are. From general astrology prompts to questions that touch on your element to prompts that speak to your unique sun sign, there’s plenty to explore and uncover.Examine situations where you showed your greatest strengths and reflect on how to harness those skills in the future. Face your weaknesses head on and discover ways to understand your instincts, change your responses, and find the good in even your most challenging moments. Perfect for the budding astrologer, this is the book you need to really understand your sun sign…and yourself! Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1124, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Let the stars be your guide and discover who you really are with this guided journal to help you explore and learn more about yourself as the mindful Libra you are! Learn who you are according to the stars. Whether you’re just starting to dive into the world of astrology or read your horoscope every day, Libra: A Guided Journal is here to help you explore your sun sign…and what it really means for you. Self-reflection can be an important part of a successful astrological practice, and this guided journal is here to help you take that next step to really consider what the stars say about you. First, get a quick refresher on your sign—your strengths and weaknesses and main qualities and goals. Then dive into over 75 questions that are perfectly tailored to help you gain deeper insight into what you really are. From general astrology prompts to questions that touch on your element to prompts that speak to your unique sun sign, there’s plenty to explore and uncover.Examine situations where you showed your greatest strengths and reflect on how to harness those skills in the future. Face your weaknesses head on and discover ways to understand your instincts, change your responses, and find the good in even your most challenging moments. Perfect for the budding astrologer, this is the book you need to really understand your sun sign…and yourself! Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1222, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Let the stars be your guide and discover who you really are with this guided journal to help you explore and learn more about yourself as the quick-witted Gemini you are!Learn who you are according to the stars. Whether you’re just starting to dive into the world of astrology or read your horoscope every day, Gemini: A Guided Journal is here to help you explore your sun sign…and what it really means for you. Self-reflection can be an important part of a successful astrological practice, and this guided journal is here to help you take that next step to really consider what the stars say about you. First, get a quick refresher on your sign—your strengths and weaknesses and main qualities and goals.Then dive into over 75 questions that are perfectly tailored to help you gain deeper insight into what you really are. From general astrology prompts to questions that touch on your element to prompts that speak to your unique sun sign, there’s plenty to explore and uncover. Examine situations where you showed your greatest strengths and reflect on how to harness those skills in the future. Face your weaknesses head on and discover ways to understand your instincts, change your responses, and find the good in even your most challenging moments. Perfect for the budding astrologer, this is the book you need to really understand your sun sign…and yourself! Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1222, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

 Invite joy and healing into your life using your own magic with this self-help guide from the author of Witchcraft Therapy, Mandi Em. Witchcraft is a practice where everyone can self-soothe and find their alignment again through performance, play, following impulses, and inviting joy into their lives. Beyond spell jars and candle magic, there’s a whole world of uncommon ways to inject some childlike wonder and play therapy into your daily practice. Now you can pursue joy, healing, and fun, with this guide to finding happiness through magic, filled with straight-talk self-care advice backed up by magical spells, rituals, recipes, meditations, and more!Happy Witch is an uncommon spell book full of witchy self-care spells and rituals that think outside the box of what a witch’s practice usually looks like. From kinetic cloud dough play for moving through your emotions to using dance as a form of manifestation, Happy Witch brings out your inner child to help you undertake your healing through magic. Woven through with BS-free empowering messages, suggestions, and encouragement on how to build your intuitive practice that you love, this self-help guide is your perfect companion for magical healing. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1110, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

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A self-care guidebook full of activities for Black men everywhere pursuing joy, creating connections, confronting racism, and working through intergenerational trauma.Black men desperately need care and restoration. But what does that restoration look like when you’re a Black man in today’s world? How do you take care of your mental health when men who look like you die at the hands of police? How do you find peace and refuge when you’re not sure how to keep up with your partner? Or navigate a challenging workplace? While scrolling through social media feeds, you may feel like you don’t have access to wellness like women do. But Black men need a space for self-care too. In Self-Care for Black Men, you will find practical answers to your questions. This book contains self-care strategies that address some of the most common issues Black men face, such as dealing with racism, navigating prejudice in the workplace, managing romantic relationships, and working through intergenerational trauma. This is your guide to wellness and self-discovery written specifically for Black men. There will opportunities to learn new skills to manage your mental health, as well as do more deep reflection on your own terms. It’s time to take your health firmly within your own hands and Self-Care for Black Men will help you do that. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1123, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

From the award-winning host of the critically acclaimed podcast Conversations with People Who Hate Me comes a “fresh, deeply honest, wildly creative, and right on time” (Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author) exploration of difficult conversations and how to navigate them.Dylan Marron’s work has racked up millions of views and worldwide support. From his celebrated Every Single Word video series highlighting the lack of diversity in Hollywood to his web series Sitting in Bathrooms with Trans People, Marron has explored some of today’s biggest social issues. Yet, according to some strangers on the internet, Marron is a “moron,” a “beta male,” and a “talentless hack.” Rather than running from this vitriol, Marron began a social experiment in which he invited his detractors to chat with him on the phone—and these conversations revealed surprising and fascinating insights. Now, Marron retraces his journey through a project that connects adversarial strangers in a time of unprecedented division. After years of production and dozens of phone calls, he shares what he’s learned about having difficult conversations and how having them can help close the ever-growing distance between us. Charmingly candid and refreshingly hopeful, Conversations with People Who Hate Me demonstrates “that talking personally and listening fully—without trying to score points or to convince someone to change their mind—goes a long way toward breaking down barriers. The book will delight his fans and draw new listeners to the podcast” (Kirkus Reviews). Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0912, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

The publication of What They Don\'t Teach You at Harvard Business School in 1984 introduced the world to the Mark H. McCormack street smart, nuggets of wisdom offering accessible insights into how to get ahead in the real world of business. McCormack died in 2003, but his legacy and business philosophy live on. Beyond Harvard celebrates his genius with a collection of new street smarts based on interviews with the people who knew, worked with and were influenced by him - colleagues, clients and competitors alike. From advice on managing people and building relationships, through to the best negotiating tips and how to grow a business, a stellar line-up of contributors from the business, media and sporting worlds show us how a brush with McCormack could change forever the way you do business - and live your life. Learn from the outside-the-box thinking that encouraged a nervous Wimbledon committee to sign up to IMG-style merchandising; why it pays to hold your nerve when you reach a negotiating impasse; how the rituals and routines of the sporting world can work in business too, and even how re-using incoming paperclips or keeping 3x5 notecards to hand can contribute to success. Beyond Harvard is both an affectionate testament to the man who invented the sports marketing industry and a worthy successor to the original Harvard book, offering a new generation of street smarts to anyone looking to improve their business understanding and practice. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0629, Διαστάσεις: 19.6x19.6cm

\'This book is like a mug of hot chocolate on a cold day, a loving reminder that we are brave, capable and more than enough\' Chloe Brotheridge, author of THE ANXIETY SOLUTION\'This book feels like a hug and pep talk from a friend\' Sarah Turner, bestselling author of THE UNMUMSY MUMA practical pick-me-up for life\'s tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer.We all have days where we feel like the world is getting us down. But here\'s the thing - you\'re not alone. From helping us see what strong really looks like, to what to do when you have no energy for self-care; Jayne Hardy shows us that even on our most difficult days, a little kindness can go a very long way.With easily digestible advice and soothing messages to help you find brightness on even the darkest days, this is the book we all need. Perfect for yourself or as a gift to a family member or friend, this book is the message we all need to hear: Be kind. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0917, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

More than any other technology, cars have transformed our culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music and literature; they have, by their need for roads, bridges, filling stations, huge factories and global supply chains, re-engineered the world. Almost everything we now need, want, imagine or aspire to assumes the existence of cars in all their limitless power and their complex systems of meanings.This book celebrates the immense drama and beauty of the car, of the genius embodied in the Ford Model T, of the glory of the brilliant-red Mercedes Benz S-Class made by workers for Nelson Mandela on his release from prison, of Kanye West\'s \'chopped\' Maybach, of the salvation of the Volkswagen Beetle by Major Ivan Hirst, of Elvis Presley\'s 100 Cadillacs, of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and the BMC Mini and even of that harbinger of the end - the Tesla Model S and its creator Elon Musk.As the age of the car as we know it comes to an end, Bryan Appleyard\'s brilliantly insightful book tells the story of the rise and fall of the incredible machine that made the modern world what it is today. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2023, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'Full of practical advice on how to help you survive and thrive in an uncertain world.\' MICHAEL MOSLEY\'Tells you how to duck and dive when the unexpected surprises are incoming fast and hard.\' RUBY WAXThe groundbreaking toolkit for boosting your mental agility. Bolster your resilience, navigate change and transform your life.Those who navigate life and its challenges most successfully all have one thing in common: they know how, and when, to switch things up. They have mental agility, or switchcraft.Professor Elaine Fox, a world-leading psychologist and performance coach has witnessed this time and again. In Switchcraft, she distils 25 years of scientific research and coaching experience into a step-by-step guide to agile thinking and thriving in uncertainty.Switchcraft will give you the skills you need to come out on top in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.\'This book provides straightforward valuable tools and processes for people who have their own hurdles to overcome.\' SALLY GUNNELL OBE, Olympic Gold Medallist\'Full of important insights...She shows how adopting a few key skills can transform your life in profound ways.\' MARK WILLIAMS, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0316, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'A practical and positive guide to using tech to change women\'s lives for the better\' -Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women: exposing data bias in a world designed for men\'A powerful and inspiring call to action from one of Britain\'s brightest minds\'- Yomi Adegoke, award-winning journalist, author of Slay in Your Lane etc.Why are women so under-represented in the tech world?Why does this matter?What can we do about it? A book that asks essential questions and provides long-overdue practical solutions. Perfect for readers of Invisible Women.Why do so many of us - particularly women - feel the tech world is beyond reach? Women are woefully under-represented in tech - they represent roughly a mere quarter of the UK STEM workforce. This means an ever-increasing series of big decisions are made by a small number of people, mainly men.So what are the challenges for all of us who want to wrest back control? How do we get past the gatekeepers? When we do, what are the opportunities that will open up - for us in our individual roles, and for the future of tech?.Dr Imafidon shows we have more agency than we think, drawing on her own experience and the stories of other pioneers and innovators to provide examples, exercises and practical guidance for how to get started and take control.There will always be problems. But, as we know, women are problem-solvers. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

Find your purpose at work.In an ideal world, our work lives would be completely fulfilling and intrinsically motivating.But what if you\'re stuck in a job and your heart isn\'t in it anymore? Or what if your company\'s mission seems unrelated to the work you do day in and day out? This book showcases the power of passion--and how you and your team can find it at work.This volume includes the work of:Morten T. HansenTeresa M. AmabileScott A. SnookNick CraigThis collection of articles includes \"Finding Meaning at Work, Even When Your Job Is Dull,\" by Morten Hansen and Dacher Keltner; \"What to Do When Your Heart Isn\'t in Your Work Anymore,\" by Andy Molinsky; \"You Don’t Find Your Purpose--You Build It,\" by John Coleman; \"How to Find Meaning in a Job That Isn\'t Your True Calling,\" by Emily Esfahani Smith; \"You\'re Never Done Finding Purpose at Work,\" by Dan Pontefract; \"From Purpose to Impact,\" by Nick Craig and Scott A. Snook; \"Five Questions to Help Your Employees Find Their Inner Purpose,\" by Kristi Hedges; \"How to Make Work More Meaningful for Your Team,\" by Lewis Garrad and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic; \"The Power of Small Wins,\" by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer; and \"The Founder of TOMS on Reimagining the Company\'s Mission,\" by Blake Mycoskie.HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK.The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

A Brief History of Time for the 21st Century At the heart of our galaxy lies a monster so deadly, not even light can escape its grasp. Its secrets lie waiting to be discovered. It’s time to explore our universe’s most mysterious inhabitants Black Holes At the heart of the Milky Way lies a supermassive black hole 4 million times more massive than our Sun. A place where space and time are so warped that light is trapped if it ventures within 12 million km. According to Einstein, inside lies the end of time. According to 21st-century physics, the reality may be far more bizarre. Black holes lie where the most massive stars used to shine and at the edge of our current understanding. They are naturally occurring objects, the inevitable creations of gravity when too much matter collapses into not enough space. And yet, although the laws of nature predict them, they fail fully to describe them. Black holes are places in space and time where the laws of gravity, quantum physics and thermodynamics collide. Originally thought to be so intellectually troubling that they simply could not exist, it is only in the past few years that we have begun to glimpse a new synthesis; a deep connection between gravity and quantum information theory that describes a holographic universe in which space and time emerge from a network of quantum bits, and wormholes span the void. In this groundbreaking book, Professor Brian Cox and Professor Jeff Forshaw take you to the edge of our understanding of black holes; a scientific journey to the research frontier spanning a century of physics, from Einstein to Hawking and beyond, that ends with the startling conclusion that our world may operate like a giant quantum computer. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

This Is Your Destiny fuses the wisdom of the stars, real-life stories and Aliza\'s knowledge to prove that reality is a reflection of consciousness, and by shifting your awareness you can transform your universe to create the life you\'ve ALWAYS wanted.Unlike most astrology books, this isn\'t about flipping to your sun sign page to find your generic, gimmicky take on what each sign \'does\' - it\'s much more complicated than that. Everyone has a completely different birth chart, and a unique way of moving through the world. You can\'t apply a one-size fits all formula to spirituality, so Aliza\'s book uses the most important principles of astrology to arm you with the knowledge you need to make better informed decisions.In This Is Your Destiny Aliza acknowledges that astrology isn\'t a quick fix. It\'s not about solving a problem and moving on. Everything - literally everything - is connected: Improving your romantic relationships is about renegotiating your self-worth. Achieving professional success is about cultivating an abundance-based mentality. Coping with life\'s most difficult circumstances is about building a rich spiritual inner-world.Chapters include Money Is Emotional, Hustle with Intention and Astrology and Manifestation. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0915, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Turn your dreams into reality with the help of this guided manifestation journalWhat if everything your heart desired was just a flick of a pen away? Whether you dream of securing the perfect job, having better health or finding love, writing down your manifestations may be the key to turning your aspirations into reality.Whether you\'re a beginner or a more seasoned manifester, this book is the perfect space to write out your thoughts, goals and desires. The beautiful journal pages provide everything you need to start creating the life of your dreams, or help you take the next step on your journey. You can also find a brief history of manifestation, step-by-step techniques and positive mantras to inspire you while you practise your art.Align yourself with the rhythm of the universe and achieve your goals by discovering these insights:- What manifestation is, its main principles and the power it holds- The history of manifestation, its origins and its popularity in present day- How to manifest and the positive impact it can have on your life- A step-by-step approach to help you start and make progress on your manifestation journey Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0214, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm