Brittany Smith, a young woman from Stevenson, Alabama, killed a man she said raped her in her own home, but was denied the protection of a self-defense argument.Angoori Dahariya led a gang in Uttar Pradesh, India, dedicated to avenging victims of domestic abuse.Cicek Mustafa Zibo fought in a thousands-strong all-female militia that battled ISIS in Syria.Can women’s acts of vengeance help to create lasting change in their communities, or will they ultimately hurt their cause? ...

Over two millennia ago, a Greek philosopher had a number of wondrous insights that paved the way to cosmology, physics, geography, meteorology and biology, setting in motion a new way of seeing the world. Anaximander's legacy includes the revolutionary idea that the earth floats in a void, that the world can be understood in natural rather than supernatural terms, that animals evolved, and that universal laws govern all phenomena. He introduced a new mode of rational thinking...

'Richly detailed' THE NEW YORKER'Carr has taken an often overly romanticised historical figure and given her new life and originality.' THE TIMES'A vivid, visceral read' TRACY CHEVALIER'Bold and intimate' TLS***They are imprisoned, but not contained.Three women cross a loch. It is 1567: one of them is pregnant, two of them fretful. The boat takes them to Lochleven castle in the middle of the water. Awaiting them are courtiers braying for blood, hellbent on keeping one of them...

A provocative and original history of the scientists and writers, artists and philosophers who took drugs to explore the hidden regions of the mind A New Yorker Best of the Week Pick "Jay is a leading expert on the history of Western drug use, and Psychonauts is the latest in a series of excellent studies in which he has investigated the roots of a kind of psychoactive exploration that we tend to associate with the nineteen-fifties and sixties."-Clare Bucknell, New Yorker "Ca...

A major new history of North and South Korea, from the late nineteenth century to the present day

Zaczynasz naukę angielskiego i chcesz mówić pełnymi zdaniami? Uczysz się tego języka od lat, ale nie widzisz postępów, szczególnie w mówieniu? A może szukasz nieszablonowej metody nauki, która pomoże Ci szybko odnaleźć się w codziennych sytuacjach?Jeśli tak, wybierz „Angielski. Przewodnik językowy”, który pomoże Ci mówić płynnie po angielsku: w kawiarni, barze, aptece, na lotnisku, na koncercie czy podczas wyjścia z przyjaciółmi. Z nim nauka angielskiego będzie jak niezapomni...

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD ---Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison.The rules were simple . . . Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble.But now I'm stuck with her. There's only one bed. And, well, rules are made to be broken.I'm the golden boy of professional bull ri...

‘This book is an action, a political action where revolution is the goal’ Andrea Dworkin’s blazing, prophetic debut argued that a deep-rooted hatred of women has been ingrained in society for centuries – and still governs us today. From fairy tales to erotic novels to witch-burnings, she uncovers the ways in which male violence and oppression have been normalized throughout history, and points the way to liberation.‘To see where we are going we must understand where we have b...

‘Pornography is the orchestrated destruction of women’s bodies and souls … it is war on women’ Pornography, Andrea Dworkin argued in this landmark work, is about power: the power of owning, of money, of sex. It is not merely violence against women, but the essential DNA of male dominance. As images of women’s bodies continue to be manipulated and consumed, her searing, fearless critique of pornographic media is more urgent and discomfiting than ever.‘A major text for our time...

Lonely Planet's Prague and Czechia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city and country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at Prague Castle, sample Czech beer and relax in the pretty town of Telc; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Prague and Czechia Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and whe...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to London. Discover London's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from perusing the floral stalls at Columbia Road Flower Market to joining an exhilarating all-speed boat ride along the Thames, and exploring Europe's largest urban parkland at Richmond Park. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's London travel guide:Our classic gui...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Western Balkans. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the enchanting 2500-year-old ruins of Butrint to swimming in the emerald waters of Bosnia & Hercegovina's Kravica Waterfall, and discovering amazing wine and olive oil on the Dalmatian coast. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Western Balkans travel guide:Our classic guidebook format ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Argentina. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from marvelling at Iguazú Falls jaw-dropping waterfalls with rainbows, to watching whales leap out of the water on Playa Las Canteras, and dancing the tango at a traditional Buenos Aires milonga. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Argentina travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Tokyo. Discover Tokyo's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from chowing down sushi at Toyosu Market to visiting Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji, and hiking up picturesque Takao-san on the outskirts of the metropolis. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Tokyo travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the m...

Lonely Planet’s USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a Broadway show in New York, marvel at the Grand Canyon, and drive the Pacific Coast Highway; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet’s USA Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open...

Great leaders aspire to manage “by design”—with a sense of purpose and foresight. But too few leaders incorporate the proven practices and principles of the design disciplines. Lessons learned from the world of design, when applied to management, can turn leaders into collaborative, creative, deliberate, and accountable visionaries.Design thinking loosens the mind and activates innovation. It creates the conditions for employees to thrive and for all kinds of businesses to su...

Innovation is a top priority for all kinds of organizations, of all sizes and shapes, throughout the world. But innovation doesn’t happen only at the executive level. People within an organization come up with great ideas that can propel the company forward.All too often, however, would-be innovators find that the organization is unreceptive to their new ideas. They are stymied by bureaucracy, power dynamics, or countless other barriers to innovation. They find themselves los...

From the world’s leading expert on negotiation, an essential guide to negotiating in any situation—whether over Zoom, across political and cultural divides, or during a supply chain crisisThe world has changed dramatically in just the past few years—and so has the game of negotiation. COVID-19, Zoom, political polarization, the online economy, increasing economic globalization, and greater workplace diversity—all have transformed the who, what, where, and how of negotiation. ...

From the legendary Tank Girl to live-action animations with Gorillaz, a Chinese contemporary opera to an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, artist Jamie Hewlett is one of the most energetic figures of contemporary pop culture. With influences ranging from hip hop to zombie slasher movies, Hewlett emerged in the mid-1990s as co-creator of the zeitgeist-defining Tank Girl comic. With then-roommate Damon Albarn, he went on to create the groundbreaking cartoon band Gorillaz.The a...

#1 Bestselling guidebook to Japan“Classic.  Comprehensive.  Crucial." - Library JournalLonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ja...

Książka aktywizująca Zwierzęta. 10 minut z angielskim - ucz się słówek związanych ze zwierzętami razem z bohaterami bajki "Bobaski i Miś"!"10 Minut z Angielskim" to innowacyjna seria edukacyjna, dedykowana najmłodszym uczniom, która umożliwia skuteczną naukę angielskiego w przyjemny sposób. Książka skierowana jest do przedszkolaków i stworzona z myślą o krótkich, efektywnych sesjach nauki, dzięki którym maluchy mogą przyswajać podstawowe słówka w języku angielskim....

This beautifully curated book showcases a diverse collection of packaging solutions from Japan's most talented designers, studios, and brands.Japan Unboxed offers an immersive journey into the captivating world of contemporary Japanese packaging design. Known for its seamless blend of tradition, innovation, and attention to detail, Japanese design is admired worldwide for transforming even the simplest of products into works of art.This beautifully curated book showcases a di...

Ukraine's overlooked modernist buildings are under threat from development, decommunization and war. Photographer Dmytro Soloviov has crossed Ukraine documenting them to form the most comprehensive publication available on the subject.What does Ukrainian Modernist architecture look like and why isn't it better-known in the west?Photographer and architectural tour guide Dmytro Soloviov is fighting to preserve the disappearing modernist heritage of his native Ukraine.These inno...

A delightful picture book with intricate lasercuts and beautiful illustrations.Holly loves to wander the city streets, collecting fallen leaves and stray flowers, tiny treasures that bring a spot of brightness to her life. But one day she stumbles upon the biggest treasure of all, an amazing forgotten place bursting with life and colour that might change her grey world forever...Filled with intricate lasercuts and glorious images, this gorgeous, large-format book is by H l ne...