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Originally published in 1979, All Around the Year is a diary following a year at Parsonage Farm, a mixed farm in Devon, close to Dartmoor. The book documented a way of life unchanged for centuries, but which was already remote to most people. In All Around the Year, Morpurgo revealed the daily hardships and rewards of such a life. The accompanying poems were written by Ted Hughes as diary accounts of events on his own farm, not far from Iddesleigh. When Michael and Clare were putting together All Around the Year, they seemed a natural fit with the text and photographs. The book is illustrated with the photographs of James Ravilious from the Beaford Archive. The book has a new introduction by the prize-winning author Katherine Rundell. Σελίδες: 250, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

The act of writing a memoir may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! With 70 inspiring topics, these pages invite you to capture meaningful parts of your life through briefly written snapshots. Each topic starts with a list prompt to help spark ideas followed by a few questions for reflection, and then plenty of space to explore your memories in more detail. From reflecting on your best childhood friends and memorable trips to embarrassing moments and toughest experiences, use this journal as a tool for self-discovery and create a mini memoir that will keep your stories alive for generations to come. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese philosophy. ‘Yang sheng’ means to nourish life – fostering your own health and wellbeing by nurturing body, mind and spirit.In this book, Katie Brindle teaches readers how to harness this powerful natural healing system to improve every aspect of their life.Yang Sheng fits and works brilliantly in modern life. Some of the techniques may seem unusual, but they are all simple, quick and effective. Even more appealing, a key principle of Chinese medicine is balance; that means not being perfect or excluding foods or having too many rules or pushing yourself to exhaustion with overwork or over-exercise. And so, Yang Sheng encourages you to have the green juice and the glass of wine, a full-on day at work and a night out dancing.For people who are overtired and overtaxed, stressed, lacking a sex drive, or who feel anxious or hopeless, the practice of Yang sheng restores balance. Our bodies are designed to self-heal – Yang Sheng knows the mechanics of how to activate this. Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 15.7x15.7cm

\'The most important and accessible mental health book in a generation. Truly life-changing.\' – Osher GünsbergYour Head is a Houseboat is a uniquely hilarious guide to what goes on in your brain, from illustration sensation Campbell Walker aka Struthless.The only truth we really know is that we\'re going to spend the rest of our lives in our own houseboat (our head) so it makes sense to make that houseboat as good as possible. The houseboat needs cleaning and maintenance, and it shouldn\'t be weighed down by junk (our own thoughts and other people\'s opinions). It has an unreliable and overworked Sea Captain, and a zoo of animalistic desires below the deck who are really steering. But it\'s your houseboat, so it\'s probably time for you to cast away and set sail (is that even how houseboats work?) on a journey to understanding it.In Your Head is a Houseboat, Cam demystifies brain functions, mental health, emotions, mindfulness and psychology – but with less complex terminology and more bizarre metaphors. It\'s a book filled with illustrations, journal exercises and words that will probably hit too close to home. At its core, this is a funny, accessible approach to understanding your head and making it a nicer place to live. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 17.1x17.1cm

Meet the people who design the algorithms that capture our musical tastes. The people who make music recommender systems have lofty goals: they want to broaden listeners\' horizons and help obscure musicians find audiences, taking advantage of the enormous catalogs offered by companies like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. But for their critics, recommender systems seem to embody all the potential harms of algorithms: they flatten culture into numbers, they normalize ever-broadening data collection, and they profile their users for commercial ends. Drawing on years of ethnographic fieldwork, anthropologist Nick Seaver describes how the makers of music recommendation navigate these tensions: how product managers understand their relationship with the users they want to help and to capture; how scientists conceive of listening itself as a kind of data processing; and how engineers imagine the geography of the world of music as a space they care for and control. Computing Taste rehumanizes the algorithmic systems that shape our world, drawing attention to the people who build and maintain them. In this vividly theorized book, Seaver brings the thinking of programmers into conversation with the discipline of anthropology, opening up the cultural world of computation in a wide-ranging exploration that travels from cosmology to calculation, myth to machine learning, and captivation to care. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2023, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

The act of writing things down is one of the simplest but most effective ways of seeing what we really want, what’s truly at stake – and where we might go next. It’s simply the finest route to knowing oneself. This is a journal that honours the act of writing as a road to greater calm, joy and self-awareness. Use it as a place to capture, tame and explore everything that might otherwise flap restlessly or unfruitfully in the mind; make this a privileged repository of all that you feel, remember, think – and are. Examples So here are a set of prompts that may direct us to some fruitful topics for reflection and self-exploration. Use them to find inspiration and encouragement. Each of the prompts can engage the mind in some of the things that matter most and helps us to better understand ourselves and our priorities. What I’m really anxious about now... Who I want to be this time next year. What I’ve learnt that I need in love. Imagine yourself aged five; how could you be comforting and reassuring? Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 14.9x14.9cm

F*ck the expectations. You can live a life that is bigger than the little boxes others have tried to put you in. Are you expected to: marry, buy a home, have kids? Did your parents lay out a path for you? Are you beholden to the corporate ladder? Are you living someone else’s life?   In a world that tells you no, Whatever the Hell You Want is telling you yes. Through personal stories and insights from their international podcast series, The Breakout, Keri Ohlrich, PhD and Kelly Guenther bring their combined 20+ years of coaching and corporate-change expertise to help you redefine what you want in every part of your life—outside the expectations that have been placed on you by your parents, partners, society, and even yourself. After decades of working with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies like Miller Brewing, RR Donnelley, ManpowerGroup, and Dine Brands, they share the model for real change that has led them to transform their own lives every step of the way.   In Whatever the Hell You Want, Kelly and Keri share the big and little moments in their lives when they defied the status quo—from quitting their corporate jobs to starting their own company to Keri’s Elvis-themed wedding in Vegas to Kelly’s empowered choice of not having children. We all deserve happiness, security, joy, peace, and authenticity, which can only be achieved when we are living a life we have chosen. This book will teach you how to:   Identify the little boxes of expectation that have kept you trapped. Map out your escape plan for busting out of those boxes. Finally live a life of unwavering choice and lasting freedom. Best friends as well as business partners, Kelly and Keri have infused Whatever the Hell You Want with humor, practical action steps, and the inspiration you need to live the life you want. Σελίδες: 226, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of SapiensStories brought us together.Books spread our ideas – and our mythologies.The internet promised infinite knowledge.The algorithm learned our secrets – and then turned us against each other.What will AI do?NEXUS is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive – and to thrive.PRAISE FOR NEXUS\'One of the most remarkable intellects of our generation\' RORY STEWART‘Tremendous, thought-provoking and so very well-reasoned . . . If there is one book that I would urge everyone to read – it is Nexus’ STEPHEN FRY\'A wake-up call in the gentlest, most urgent way\' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI\'This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI’ MUSTAFA SULEYMAN\'A super narrative writer\' GUARDIAN‘[Harari] sticks the world together in a gleaming shape that inspires and excites\' TELEGRAPHPRAISE FOR YUVAL NOAH HARARI‘The great thinker of our age’ The Times‘Interesting and provocative’ Barack Obama‘One of my favourite writers and thinkers’ Natalie Portman**Instant Sunday Times bestseller, September 2024** Σελίδες: 528, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

“Exposes the vast gap between the actual science underlying AI and the dramatic claims being made for it.” —John Horgan“If you want to know about AI, read this book…It shows how a supposedly futuristic reverence for Artificial Intelligence retards progress when it denigrates our most irreplaceable resource for any future progress: our own human intelligence.” —Peter ThielEver since Alan Turing, AI enthusiasts have equated artificial intelligence with human intelligence. A computer scientist working at the forefront of natural language processing, Erik Larson takes us on a tour of the landscape of AI to reveal why this is a profound mistake.AI works on inductive reasoning, crunching data sets to predict outcomes. But humans don’t correlate data sets. We make conjectures, informed by context and experience. And we haven’t a clue how to program that kind of intuitive reasoning, which lies at the heart of common sense. Futurists insist AI will soon eclipse the capacities of the most gifted mind, but Larson shows how far we are from superintelligence—and what it would take to get there.“Larson worries that we’re making two mistakes at once, defining human intelligence down while overestimating what AI is likely to achieve…Another concern is learned passivity: our tendency to assume that AI will solve problems and our failure, as a result, to cultivate human ingenuity.”—David A. Shaywitz, Wall Street Journal“A convincing case that artificial general intelligence—machine-based intelligence that matches our own—is beyond the capacity of algorithmic machine learning because there is a mismatch between how humans and machines know what they know.”—Sue Halpern, New York Review of Books Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0118, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

AS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOW AND GOOD MORNING AMERICA!Fold your way to an organized home! Home organization professional Janelle Cohen encourages you through this basic organization technique with expertise and humor, for less stress and more fun. If organizing your home seems like a huge undertaking, leaving you feeling overwhelmed even before you’ve begun, there is a simple thing you can do to make it manageable: folding. The simple act of folding is great for saving space, creating attractive drawers and shelves, and editing your belongings. In The Folding Book, Janelle guides you through all the folds you could ever imagine and more—including the dreaded fitted sheet—with step-by-step photos and instructions and her helpful tips and tricks. With this visually stunning book by your side, you will learn how to expertly fold over 100 items in all their incarnations:   Adult clothing and accessories Infant, toddler, and children’s clothing and accessories Linens and towels (bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen) Clothing and accessories for travel Along with all the folding techniques, Janelle shares her wisdom on how to easily maintain this organization and create an organization system that will not only make a positive impact on your home but also your life. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0405, Διαστάσεις: 19.1x19.1cm

\'Beautiful . . . Iyer masterfully and lyrically shows us how we may need to find a new home - one far more solemn, communal and silent than our present one - in order to return properly to ourselves\' Alain de Botton\'I trust that reading this book may help many to lead lives of greater compassion and deeper peace of mind\' His Holiness the Dalai Lama\'One of the most soulful and perceptive writers of our time\' Maria Popova\'An exquisite call to silence and the myriad connections it kindles\' Katherine May\'I urge everyone to read Pico Iyer\'s beautifully written, meditative book Learning from Silence. As I turned to this I felt my blood pressure reducing, and I began to read in a different, slower and more concentrated way\' Jane Shaw, Financial TimesFrom the bestselling author of The Art of Stillness, a revelatory exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreatOver the past three decades, Pico Iyer has made more than a hundred journeys to a small hermitage high above the sea in Big Sur, California. He\'s not a Christian, nor a member of any religious group, and yet his life has been transformed by these periods of time spent in silence.In Learning from Silence, Iyer travels deep into inner stillness and joy in his many seasons at the monastery, even as his life is going through constant change: houses burn, a parent dies, a daughter is diagnosed with cancer. He shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other non-monastics who have learned from adversity and inwardness. Most profoundly, he shows how solitude can be a training in community and companionship.In so doing, he offers a unique outsider\'s view of monastic life - and of a group of selfless souls who have dedicated their days to ensuring there\'s a space for quiet and recollection that\'s open to us all.Radiant, intimate and gripping, Learning from Silence offers ageless counsel about the power of silence and what it can teach us about how to live, how to love and, ultimately, how to die. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Our ability to make meaningful connections with other animal species and their ability to return the favour is, perhaps, never more beautiful than the bond we have with dogs. This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends, members of the family and for some the most important part of our lives. Simon Wooler, trainer to social media’s most famous fearful dog, Sophie from Romania, unlocks the heart of the special relationship we have with dogs. He explores how over millennia, they have inveigled their way into our homes and hearts and evolved to live alongside us. He explains how dogs learn (and why they sometimes seem immune to our efforts to train them), how they communicate and what influences the powerful bond they form with their people. He unpacks the problems of fear and reactivity and with insight and humour acts as a guide for all dog lovers navigating life’s changes and challenges. Demystifying the science of dog behaviour and debunking the sticky myths that all too often can get in the way of understanding, this is a celebration of the joy of life with dogs in all its messy, loveable reality. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe legendary oracle of technological change explains how AI will transform our species beyond recognition.‘The best person I know at predicting the future of AI’ BILL GATES\'Essential reading to understand our exponential times\' MUSTAFA SULEYMAN\'Fascinating . . . raises the most profound philosophical questions\' YUVAL NOAH HARARIBy the end of this decade, AI will exceed human levels of intelligence. During the 2030s, it will become ‘superintelligent’, vastly outstripping our capabilities and enabling dramatic interventions in our bodies. By 2045, we will be able to connect our brains directly with AI, enhancing our intelligence a millionfold and expanding our consciousness in ways we can barely imagine. This is the Singularity.Ray Kurzweil is one of the greatest inventors of our time with over 60 years’ experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence, whose long-range predictions about the rise of the internet, AI and bioengineering have all borne out. In this visionary, fundamentally optimistic book, Kurzweil explains how the Singularity will occur, explores what it will mean to live free from the limits of biology and argues that we can and will transform life on Earth profoundly for the better.\'The greatest oracle of our digital age\' PETER H. DIAMANDIS, founder of XPRIZE\'Curious about the future? Read this book\' VINT CERF, Chief Internet Evangelist, Google*A PROSPECT AND DAILY MAIL BEST BOOK OF 2024* Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

A cross between Deborah Tannen\'s YOU DON\'T UNDERSTAND and a Relate guide, this well-written, accessible book by America\'s phenomenally successful relationships guru provides essential strategies for maintaining a fulfilled relationship. A generation ago it was common to sacrifice personal fulfilment for the sake of preserving the relationship. Now, with dramatically changed roles for men and women, divorce has become the common \'solution\'. Gray maintains neither is the answer and, without resorting to meaningless jargon, pinpoints the seven essential rules for long-lasting monogamy. Σελίδες: 448, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

\'The monk who taught the world mindfulness\' TimeIn this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world. In these troubling times we all yearn for a better world. But many of us feel powerless and uncertain what we can do. Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) is blazingly clear: there\'s one thing that we have the power to change-and which can make all the difference: our mind. How we see and think about things determines all the choices we make, the everyday actions we take (or avoid), how we relate to those we love (or oppose), and how we react in a crisis or when things don\'t go our way.Filled with powerful examples of engaged action he himself has undertaken, inspiring Buddhist parables, and accessible daily meditations, this powerful spiritual guide offers us a path forward, opening us to the possibilities of change and how we can contribute to the collective awakening and environmental revolution our fractured world so desperately needs. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 16.2x16.2cm

Find harmony between your self and the cosmos. In Decoding the Stars, examine the details of your birth chart and discover your soul’s true purpose through astrology. Astrological archetypes are highly fluid and subjective in nature and your personal relationship with them can change over time. While we may look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships, career, finances, and family matters, astrology can also help us align the personality and the soul. You may have already learned how to interpret the external influences through astrology—the paths your life may take, who you will make friends with and love. Now’s the time to find what’s inside you. This guide will help you understand your desires, skills, and unique talents and guide you toward identifying your purpose and motivation. With this book, you will awaken self-knowledge and awareness of your larger spiritual planetary influences. The more self-aware you become, the greater your possibility of finding inner peace and happiness. With a walk through your birth chart, reflective questions, and writing prompts, Decoding the Stars will help you to better understand your creative spirit and bring your life’s purpose to light.Decoding the Stars is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: The Complete Book of Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, The Complete Book of Dreams, and The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0105, Διαστάσεις: 20.3x20.3cm

The keys to wellness are written in the stars. In The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares a modern-day approach to the ancient healing art of medical astrology.  Astrology is a stellar language that allows us to understand the nuances of who we are and how to live our life with more insight and awareness. And while we may look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships, career, finances, and family matters, did you know that astrology can also play quite a pivotal role in helping us optimize our vitality and well-being?  From passionate Aries to sensitive Pisces, and all the signs in between, each astrological profile is associated with a unique temperament and different needs when it comes to nurturing body, mind, and spirit. Knowing these can help you personalize your self-care regimen by incorporating natural remedies and wellness practices more aligned with your signs.   Divided into twelve chapters, one for each zodiac sign, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care includes an array of holistic lifestyle approaches that will help you curate an astrologically aligned self-care regimen. For each sign you’ll find dozens of recommendations in categories including:   Areas of Health Focus Eating Tips  Health-Supporting Foods Wellness Therapies Relaxation Practices Natural Remedies Essential Oils Flower Essences Yoga Poses Sleep Tips In addition you’ll also discover ways to bolster your well-being by connecting to the celestial cycles, featuring topics such as:  Stellar Life Stages: You’ll discover a road map—including an array of wellness strategies and journaling questions—to navigate your self-care from your twenties to your eighties based upon astrological invitations that occur at different times in our lives.  The Moons: You’ll learn about the twenty-four different New Moons and Full Moons including the opportunities and challenges each one brings. You’ll find affirmations you can do on each lunation as well as self-care rituals to undertake and several questions to use as journaling prompts.  Planetary Retrogrades: Get a deeper understanding of the opportunities for awareness that Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde yield. You’ll discover strategies to sidestep stress, self-care suggestions, ways to work with your dreams, meditation techniques, flower essences, supportive crystals, and  journaling questions.The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: The Complete Book of Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, and The Complete Book of Dreams. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0511, Διαστάσεις: 20.3x20.3cm

\'One of the best books ever written on the power and practicality of philosophy for building a good and successful life\' - Tom Morris, bestselling author of Plato\'s Lemonade Stand and Stoicism for DummiesHow can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life?Socrates is the most famous ancient philosopher and the father of the entire Western philosophical tradition. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet his work has largely been left to gather dust in academia – until now.How to Think Like Socrates is an entertaining and informative primer on the life of the great thinker – and the first book to focus on applying his ideas to our daily lives. Author Donald Robertson transports readers back to the streets of ancient Athens, expertly weaving together a page-turning account of the visionary man who eschewed material pleasures and stood by his beliefs, even in the face of controversy, with a steadfastness that ultimately resulted in his execution.How to Think Like Socrates highlights the continuing importance of the four cardinal virtues of Greek philosophy: wisdom; justice; courage; temperance. As a practising cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, Robertson also uses his expertise to reveal the many ways in which the evidence-based concepts and techniques of modern psychology can trace their roots back to Socrates and shows how his philosophical insights can guide and benefit all of us to this day.\'Engagingly written and highly accessible, especially innovative in highlighting the significance of Socratic philosophy for modern readers\' - Chris Gill, Professor Emeritus of Ancient Thought, Exeter University Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1126, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Why do we feel stress? And how can we change things?Stress Tested is a pioneering collaboration between leading researcher Richard Mackenzie and journalist Peter Walker. Investigating the science of stress hormones, real-life case studies, the history of stress, societal factors and how they interact with stress, Mackenzie and Walker explain exactly how stress works, and what we can do to mitigate its long-term health impact. This is the book exploring the nuances of stress and how it affects you.You’ll learn how stress impacts and interacts with:Your hormonesWeightType 2 diabetesYour work and socio-economic statusFertility and pregnancyEarly childhood and upbringingPlus some strategies for coping with stressIt is packed with conversation-starting science and stories. Did you know that low-carb diets can increase cortisol levels, as can HIIT exercise, causing insulin and glucose surges? The opposite of what we have been told in recent times. Or how stress hormones can affect fertility for all genders? Mackenzie and Walker dive into society and stress, considering if the higher rate of type two diabetes in disadvantaged communities is entirely due to lack of healthy food and exercise – or is the stress of poverty itself a major factor?One thing is clear: stress is complex and personal, with many contributing factors. In Stress Tested, the authors present the view that much (if not most) stress is caused by factors outside of your control. It’s not your fault if you’re stressed. But having the knowledge and understanding of what is happening in your body when stress occurs is a powerful step towards minimizing it. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0429, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

\'A useful, compassionate manifesto’ – THE SUNDAY TIMESLearn how to thrive at work while protecting your health.If you find yourself feeling increasingly overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Recent research shows that one in five of us have taken time off work due to stress and burnout over the last year. Many of us are struggling to cope and don’t know what to do next, but there is a way through…Dr Claire Ashley is a GP and neuroscientist who has first-hand experience of burnout and recovery. She’s here to help you feel like yourself again, offering all the compassion and practical advice you need.Take the quiz to find out your burnout level, identify what workplace and personality factors can be affecting you, and start your six-step recovery plan so you can begin to feel better.The Burnout Doctor is the ultimate guide you need for spotting, preventing and recovering from burnout – for good. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0429, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

‘The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.’ – Lorraine Kelly ‘A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.’ – William Hanson, author of Just Good Manners If you could write a letter to your younger queer self, what would you say? What advice would you share? And what would you have really wanted, or needed, to hear? This heartfelt collection of letters written by eminent queer people across music, television, activism, comedy and politics, is a celebration of self-acceptance and an inspiring resource for anyone who has ever struggled with ‘growing up different’. Each letter is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a powerful reminder that love transcends all. Contributors include comedian Suzi Ruffell, concert pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, Nadia Whittome MP, Olympic gymnast Andrew Stamp, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Alaska, HIV activist Philip Baldwin, TV personality Ella Morgan and gallery director Robert Diament, to name a few. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0729, Διαστάσεις: 14.1x14.1cm

Life gets easier when we ask the hard questions.We walk through life on a spiral staircase, circling the same 20 Questions again and again. Among them:Why am I like this? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Why am I so angry? How do I let go?Facing these questions is uncomfortable. The answers are complicated. But Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle have learned that life gets easier when we are brave enough to name the hard questions and discover our answers. They created this book to make that healing a joyful, shared process.With its immersive, bold design, We Can Do Hard Things overflows with wisdom, comfort and inspiration. Glennon, Abby and Amanda describe their own soul-shifting realisations and share the most transformative lessons they have learned over years of conversations with world-renowned teachers and everyday visionaries. We Can Do Hard Things is a gift to be given to friends when you can’t find the right words; it is a guide to be passed to the next generation.As Glennon says, \'This book is like your most trusted friend who wraps her arms around you and comforts you as she clears your head, calms your heart and untangles your pain. It is full of the courage, wisdom and solidarity that healed me, and we created it to be that for you, too.\' Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘Joyful, hilarious, effervescent, brilliant and deeply wise’ Glennon Doyle, on Alua ArthurThinking deeply about your death – whether it’s imminent or not – will breathe wild new potential into your life.Warm, generous and funny, Alua Arthur is a death doula supporting people at the end of the world. What emerges in these tender moments is the unfi nished business of life, when enduring regrets, secret loves and simple pleasures are uttered aloud, in resignation or delight.Weaving together these vivid experiences along with her own personal life path full of wonder, Briefly Perfectly Human is a soul-gathering memoir. Alua’s intimate storytelling, compassion and wisdom are a beacon of comfort to us all as well as a tour de force appeal to cherish every part of who we are, including our own mortality.‘Hold that truth in your mind,’ Alua says, ‘and wondrous things will begin to grow around it.’ Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

Hey guys - it’s me, Ami Charlize. For years I\'ve been sharing my life online - the good and bad bits - but what you\'ve seen only scratches the surface of the rollercoaster that\'s got me to where I am today. And it\'s been anything but smooth, trust me. From the tricky friendships and relationships I\'ve navigated to the huge, life-changing decisions I\'ve made, in this book I\'m ready to take you behind the scenes and reveal it all: the ups, the downs and everything in between.Along the way, I\'ll also be sharing the life lessons I\'ve learned that will help you chase your own dreams, whatever those might be. So, whether you\'re wondering how to bounce back from a setback, wanting to find people who better understand you or are ready to start out on your own, I hope you\'re ready to start shaping your world.I can\'t wait to get started together.Love,Ami x Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 14.4x14.4cm

How can we become more in tune with nature, even in the heart of the city? Once upon a time, a burnt-out Claire Dunn spent a year living off the grid in a wilderness survival experiment. Yet love and the possibilities of human connection drew her back to the city, where she soon found herself as overscheduled, addicted to her phone, and lost in IKEA as the rest of us. Given all the city offers — comfort, convenience, community, and opportunity — she wants to stay. But to do so, she’ll have to learn how to rewild her own urban soul. Claire swims in city rivers, forages in the suburbs, and explores many other practices to connect to the world around her. Rewilding the Urban Soul is a field guide to being at one with nature, wherever you are. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

Big Tech has sold us the illusion that artificial intelligence is a frictionless technology that will bring wealth and prosperity to humanity. But hidden beneath this smooth surface lies the grim reality of a precarious global workforce of millions that labour under often appalling conditions to make AI possible. Feeding the Machine presents an urgent, riveting investigation of the intricate network of organisations that maintain this exploitative system, revealing the untold truth of AI.Based on hundreds of interviews and thousands of hours of fieldwork over more than a decade, this book shows us the lives of the workers often deliberately concealed from view and the systems of power that determine their future. It shows how AI is an extraction machine that churns through ever-larger datasets and feeds off humanity\'s labour and collective intelligence to power its algorithms. Feeding the Machine is a call to arms against this exploitative system and details what we need to do, individually and collectively, to fight for a more just digital future. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

Systems Ultra explores how we experience complex systems: the mesh of things, people, and ideas interacting to produce their own patterns and behaviours. What does it mean when a car which runs on code drives dangerously? What does massmarket graphics software tell us about the workplace politics of architects? And, in these human-made systems, which phenomena are designed, and which are emergent? In a world of networked technologies, global supply chains, and supranational regulations, there are growing calls for a new kind of literacy around systems and their ramifications. At the same time, we are often told these systems are impossible to fully comprehend and are far beyond our control. Drawing on field research and artistic practice around the industrial settings of ports, air traffic control, architectural software, payment platforms in adult entertainment, and car crash testing, Georgina Voss argues that complex systems can be approached as sites of revelation around scale, time, materiality, deviance, and breakages. With humour and guile, she tells the story of what \'systems\' have come to mean, how they have been sold to us, and the real-world consequences of the power that flows through them. Systems Ultra goes beyond narratives of technological exceptionalism to explore how we experience the complex systems which influence our lives, how to understand them more clearly, and, perhaps, how to change them. Έτος Έκδοσης: 2024, Διαστάσεις: 14.7x14.7cm

Rich in spirit, rich in love, rich in community, rich in fortune.This 52-card deck and guidebook set was designed to assist you in creating the prosperous life of your dreams. Focused on career development, financial expansion, community building, and personal well-being, it inspires each of us to be bold and resourceful as we forge our paths and define what abundance means to us.* Aspirational icons: Each card highlights an archetype inspired by real women and femmes on their chosen paths to prosperity, from programmers, archaeologists, healthcare practitioners, and historians, to artists, strategists, CEOs, and spiritual conjurers.* Illustrated affirmations: Each card features a gorgeous illustration paired with an affirmation.* Deluxe set: This set includes 52 full-color illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches), shrink wrapped and housed in a card box; a 96-page illustrated guidebook (3 x 5 inches); and a keepsake magnetic closure box (3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches).* Illustrated guidebook: The enclosed guidebook includes guidance on using the deck and interpreting the meanings of the cards and their mantras, as well as words of wisdom from the women and femmes who inspired the archetypes.* Journal prompts: Each card\'s entry in the guidebook also includes a writing prompt for deeper reflection. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1231, Διαστάσεις: 8.8x8.8cm

\'Be proud of your growth. This version of you has a lot less tolerance for the things you used to accept, and that is a beautiful thing.\'Since its inception, WE THE URBAN has established itself as a platform centred on healing, in all its many forms. Founded by Willie Greene, WE THE URBAN posts uplifting and inspiring quotes that encourage self-love, many of which are accompanied by the message, \'Not Sure Who Needs to Hear This, But . . .\' Gaining traction during the first lockdown of 2020, these affirmations have gone on to touch the lives of millions, whether they\'re sharing posts with friends, saving them as gentle reminders, displaying them on walls of their homes, classrooms, and offices, or incorporating them as cherished parts of their daily routines.Willie extends the ethos and magic of WE THE URBAN to this compelling collection through powerful essays interspersed with the platform\'s signature quotes and affirmations, many appearing exclusively in this book for the first time. Bringing readers through the ebbs and flows of the human experience, these pages venture through the process of finding inner peace, attaining the love you deserve, unlearning negative perceptions of yourself, and so much more. This book is not just a read; it\'s an experience. Empathetic, inspiring, and empowering, it\'s a daily companion for anyone on the journey toward self-love, self-acceptance, and self-liberation. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1008, Διαστάσεις: 15.8x15.8cm

Explore the healing, transformative power of shedding tears in this evocatively illustrated study of crying, one of the most uniquely human things we do.What if crying wasn\'t just an involuntary reaction to feeling sad, vulnerable, or overwhelmed - but a hidden wellspring of power we could harness to live a fuller life? In The Art of Crying, Pepita Sandwich makes the case that crying is humanity\'s most misunderstood and magical special effect. We are the only animals who shed tears as a result of the emotions we feel. But crying is not our weakness: it\'s our superpower. Our tears are a path to growth and healing that leads to deeper and more fulfilling experiences. In this beautifully illustrated book, Sandwich dives deep into an ocean of research into tears to understand the science and history of this uniquely human phenomenon. And she has emerged with a case for \"letting it all out\" a little more often, because tears have a powerful magic all their own. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0730, Διαστάσεις: 15.8x15.8cm

\'A beautiful invitation to reconnect with the web of life that flows within and between every one of us.\' Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics\'The book perfectly captures how we need to rediscover the world around us and deepen our sense of belonging and connection to planet earth through simple but regular practices. A great read.\' Tom Rivett-Carnac, Founding Partner, Global Optimism and Co-author of The Future We Choose\'Profound and practical, deftly observed and beautifully written.\' Lindsay Levin, founder of Leaders\' Quest and TED CountdownWhat does it mean? How do you say it? Why does it relate to me? InnSaei (pronounced \'in-sy-eh\') is the Icelandic word for intuition. It means:· the sea within (the flow of our unconscious mind)· to see within (how we introspect)· to see from the inside out (how we navigate the world).InnSæi exists within all of us.We live in a world where it\'s easy to feel lost, disconnected or without a purpose. Learning about InnSaei is the first step to reconnecting with yourself and the environment.Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir explains how aligning with the sea within will help you to make more informed decisions and welcome creativity and wonder back into your life; learning to see within will improve your self-awareness, empathy and tolerance; and seeing from the inside out will empower you to make change around you and live a more fulfilled life. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 14.2x14.2cm

By now, you’ve probably heard the terms transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender fluid. You might even know someone who identifies as one of those ways or know someone who is questioning their gender. But what do those terms actually mean? Is this gender exploration just a phase due to over-influence by social media or peer pressure? And how do you broach the subject of gender with your child or loved one?Gender Explained is the complete roadmap to understanding gender in all its forms. Backed by the latest research and featuring personal stories from children, adolescents and parents, clinical psychologists and gender specialists Diane Ehrensaft and Michelle Jurkiewicz will walk you through everything you need to know about today’s gender phenomenon, including:-Why so many kids today are exploring gender-What it means that gender is on a spectrum-How to parent a gender creative child-How to support those exploring their gender identityDispelling myths and answering the most common questions that appear in clinical practice, this book will equip you with the information and insight to navigate this new world with confidence and ease. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

The oracle cards from Maia Toll\'s popular book The Illustrated Herbiary are now available in a premium, larger-format deck of 36 cards in a sturdy box set, accompanied by a short guidebook that introduces the symbolism of each profiled plant and explains how to use the cards as a tool for personal growth, spiritual exploration, and creative discovery. Έτος Έκδοσης: 1123, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

Explores the body as a map of consciousness, where physical symptoms reflect stresses on our minds, emotions, and Higher Self • Offers a comprehensive guide to 800 physical symptoms with the description of their inner cause and the message they are sending to our consciousness • Explains how learning a symptom’s message empowers the individual affected to take charge and effect change on the inner level • Addresses the individual as well as the helping professions, healers and therapists, to help them understand more fully the dynamics of the body-mind interface The body is intimately connected to the mind and the Spirit. Each physical symptom reflects a deeper part of our Spirit and consciousness, the part the Western traditions know as the “unconscious” or “subconscious.” When we make a decision that leaves us with stress, it affects our consciousness, and therefore our energy field or aura. When the tension increases in intensity, it reaches the physical level where it creates a symptom. This means that if we make a different decision, or change our mind about something, we can let go of this stress, and the symptom. The symptom itself is not the problem, just a message that, once understood, has fulfilled its purpose and can be released. Integrating Martin Brofman’s more than 30 years of research and healing practice, The Inner Cause comprises an A to Z compendium of 800 symptoms and a psychology of their inner causes, the messages they are trying to send to our consciousness. For each symptom discussed, the author explores the message of the symptom, which chakras are involved, how you may be affected, and which issues you might need to look at to resolve the tension or stress--although a specific solution will always depend on the individual’s personal situation. With its correlation of symptoms and psychological states of being, The Inner Cause provides invaluable insight into how we can effectively support our own healing process physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Σελίδες: 276, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0614, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

A guide to harnessing the ancient power of hieroglyphs • Reveals hieroglyphs as magical tools for manifesting ideas in the material world • Offers in-depth interpretations of 60 hieroglyphs and guidelines for understanding them as words of power, oracles, and dream symbols • Explains how to create your own hieroglyph cards and amulets and use them for divination, meditation, and manifestation work Words are magic. They operate on many levels through both sound and symbol. Egyptian priests understood that language and thought could create realities if the exact words are uttered at the right time, properly intoned, and filled with intention. They called their magical language of hieroglyphic symbols medju neter, meaning “the Word of God.” These symbols were said to have been created by Isis and Thoth and were presided over by the goddess Seshet, keeper of the Akashic records. Through their chant lines and repetitions, sound vibrations, and hypnotically recurring images, hieroglyphs, such as those found inside the pyramids, were intended to activate a trancelike state that allowed the individual to ascend into the heavens and thus, riding on this incantatory language, converse with the ancestors and the Creator. In this detailed guide, author Normandi Ellis explores how to use hieroglyphs as words of power for manifesting ideas into the material world as well as how to utilize them in magic, meditation, divination, and dream work. She offers a deep look at the many layers of meaning contained within 60 important hieroglyphs, breaking down the elements within each symbol and explaining the myths behind them, the gods and goddesses they are connected to, their initiatory significance, and their oracular and dream meanings. She also shares guidelines for interpreting hieroglyphs so readers will be able to come to their own understandings about the secrets they hold. Providing instructions for creating your own hieroglyph cards, amulets, and other magically empowered objects, Ellis offers practices and strategies to use them, with detailed explanations for the historical, magical, practical, and symbolic reasons why each method is effective. She offers several layouts and card spreads for divination readings based on Egyptian myth, numerology, and astrology. Revealing the depth of meaning behind each of these powerful ancient symbols, Normandi Ellis shows that we can still harness their millennia-old magic today. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0611, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm