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Why do you immediately click with some people while others inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes – good or bad? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious?The hidden science of why people click, and how this powerful phenomenon shapes our lives.In Why We Click, bestselling author Kate Murphy explores the science behind the seemingly magical yet science-backed phenomenon that makes us fall into rhythm and find resonance with one another. Murphy reveals ...

Joe Biden his family and his senior aides were convinced that only he could beat Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election. So convinced, in fact, that they lied to themselves, allies and the public about his condition and limitations – all but dooming the Democrats to defeat. Here, two of America’s best-respected political journalists take us behind closed doors to uncover the full, unsettling truth about Biden’s decline, and exposing the wider cover-up as an unpreceden...

From its perch on top of a pile of junk inside a shed, Coli, a robot with powerful observational qualities, waits patiently for someone to find it.Coli is special among AI robots. This is because Coli has the capacity for emotion.Today, Coli is feeling particularly in awe – of the sky in all its wondrous shades of blue.Luckily for Coli, a young girl is about to pass by. She is obsessed with robots.Together, they will save a life.But first, they must make friends, put themselv...

Raya is a lost soul, going through the motions of life without a dream of her own.One night, on her subway ride home, Raya’s thoughts wander too far. She wakes on the Elsewhere Express, a magical train that offers its passengers a sense of purpose, peace, and belonging. The train’s endless journey is a chance for Raya to reimagine her life – but only if she finds her compartment before time runs out.On board, Raya meets a charming, handsome artist named Q and together they ra...

Rooted in attachment theory and couples' therapy, Julie Menanno builds on her indispensable Instagram account @thesecurerelationship to reveal how lasting bonds are both created and sustained'Incredibly wise . . . No romantic partnership should be without it' Jen Sincero, bestselling author of You Are a BadassWhat does a healthy relationship look like?A good question, in theory, but expert couple's therapist Julie Menanno wants you to ask a slightly different one: what does a...

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' DALAI LAMA'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' DESMOND TUTUArchbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama were friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they continued to radiate compassion, humour and above all, joy.To c...

In Ancient Greece, the Gods demand the ultimate tribute – food, treasure, even human sacrifice.There are some mortals who cling to a desperate prophecy –one will come and set them free. But few believe it.Until Danae eats a mysterious golden apple and her life unravels with a dangerous path unfolding before her.Chased from her home Danae will walk the winding roads of heroes. There, she encounters the mighty demi-god, Heracles and they will seek out monsters to battle.But Dan...

A philosophical defence of what makes us human – and a powerful argument for reclaiming ourselves in a digital worldDrawing on decades of research, The Extinction of Experience is a philosophical defence of what makes us human – and a powerful, urgent call to reclaim ourselves in a digital world.Human experiences are disappearing.Social media, gaming and dating apps have usurped in-person interaction; handwriting is no longer prioritised in schools; and emotion is sooner expr...

The first evidence-based guide to empowering both children and parents to battle their anxietyEven before the pandemic, anxiety disorders were increasing in children and young people. As many parents know only too well, they have since increased exponentially, wreaking havoc on the emotional wellbeing of a whole generation. But is there anything parents can do to help their children, especially when they’re struggling to manage anxiety themselves? Absolutely – and this book w...

'There is no living writer whose new books I fall on with greater delight than Laurent Binet. . .Perspectives is a proper treat' Naomi Alderman 'A dazzling romp' GuardianFlorence,1557. As dawn breaks, a painter is discovered lying on the floor of a church, stabbed through the heart. Above him, the paintings he laboured over for more than a decade.At his home, a hidden portrait scandalously depicting Maria de Medici, daughter of the Duke of Florence, as a naked Venus. Who is t...

Detective Konrad tries to solve a woman’s murder and find her lost child from fifty years before. For readers of Ann Cleeves, Ian Rankin and Jo Nesbo.'Arnaldur Indridason is a literary phenomenon - and it's easy to see why' HARLAN COBEN'Indridason writes crime novels that are as chilling as the landscape where they're set' ANN CLEEVES'The undisputed King of the Icelandic Thriller' GuardianA lifetime of secrets. A murder that will expose the truth.A woman is found murdered in ...

A powerful look at the importance of a mother’s presence in the first years of life.‘Being There really resonated with me during this season of motherhood. Erica's wisdom validated what I’ve always felt instinctively – that presence, especially in the early years, is everything. It’s a beautiful reminder to slow down and prioritise connection. A must-read for every mother seeking emotional security over all!’ KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN BARKERIn this important and conversation-starti...

Level Up is a revolutionary 6-step programme from the founder of The Mindset Mentor podcast, to harness your willpower to build small actions every day into life-changing success.When it comes to setting goals, we all know what we want ­- to advance in our career, find a life partner, get in better physical shape, make more money, or live a fulfilling life. So why is it that no matter how hard we try, we never seem to get what we want?Rob Dial, host of the popular podcast The...

Emily Brontë's classic novel with cover artwork from Emerald Fennell’s major new film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi‘Be with me always – take any form – drive me mad! only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! Oh, God! it is unutterable! I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!’Emily Brontë's novel of impossible desires, violence and transgression is a masterpiece of intense, unsettling power. It begins in a snowstorm, when Lock...

'Two Women Living Together is a wonderfully calming and cosy read. I always adore stories of women who choose to live beyond the confines of cultural expectation—and this book might just be my new favourite!'- Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of both fiction and non-fiction, and a former judge for the 2025 Women's Prize. ‘Everything about this compelling, curious, beautiful story of two women moving in together, in midlife, is delightful ...I loved every moment!'-...

A new addition to the bestselling High Republic series! Set before Disney's smash-hit TV series THE ACOLYTE, this title tells the story of fan-favourite character Vernestra Rwoh.SET IN THE ERA OF STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLICBefore The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh must find her place in the Jedi Order.Vernestra Rwoh has spent over a decade exploring the Outer Rim as a Wayseeker, answering to no other authority but the Force itself. When a request from the Jedi Council orders her ba...

Książka autorstwa dr. n. med. Ewy Strzemeckiej to praktyczny i bogato ilustrowany podręcznik poświęcony ultrasonografii gałki ocznej i oczodołów. Publikacja powstała z myślą przede wszystkim o lekarzach okulistach, ale może być również cennym źródłem wiedzy dla radiologów oraz lekarzy w trakcie specjalizacji. Publikacja w przystępny sposób omawia zarówno podstawy teoretyczne badań ultrasonograficznych, jak i technikę wykonania badania oraz zasady jego opisu. Kolejn...

The stories in The Vanishing Point are both exotic and domestic, their settings ranging from Hawaii to Africa and New England. Each focuses on life’s vanishing points—a moment when seemingly all lines running through one’s life converge, and one can see no farther, yet must deal with the implications. With the insight, subtlety, and empathy that has long characterized his work, Theroux has written deeply moving stories about memory, longing, and the passing of time, reclaimin...

Which is more dangerous: a gun or a swimming pool? Why do drug dealers still live with their mums? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist.Freakonomics is the groundbreaking collaboration between Levitt and award-winning journalist Stephen J. Dubner, that turns the conventional wisdom of economics on is head. Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Levitt and Dubner show that economics is, at r...

'Compulsive and wrenching ... Bhattacharya has written the epic text for the South Asian queer community that the characters in this book long to find' Sarvat Hasin, author of The Giant Dark'There is an epic confidence to Bhattacharya’s writing' Samira Ahmed'It’s magnificent: funny, melancholic, sharply true. The force of it crept up on me in a brilliantly subtle way' James Cahill, author of Tiepolo BlueFROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF ONE SMALL VOICE: a bold, electrif...

Jak działało państwo, w którym prawo wyznaczało granice władzy na długo przed epoką nowoczesnych konstytucji? Książka prowadzi czytelnika przez dzieje polskiego konstytucjonalizmu – od późnego średniowiecza po upadek Rzeczypospolitej Obojga Narodów. Publikacja dopełnia projekt Konstytucyjna historia Polski, zapoczątkowany tomem obejmującym wieki XIX–XX. Autor ukazuje dzieje Polski jako historię państwa konstytucyjnego, rozwijającego się wcześniej niż większość now...

From its birth in seventh-century Arabia, Islam has been a faith on the move. In Worlds of Islam, James McDougall explores its origins and transformations from Late Antiquity to the digital age.Over the span of a thousand years, armies, missionaries, and merchants carried it to the edges of Europe, the coasts of Southeast Asia, and the remote interior of China. By the nineteenth century, Islam encompassed a world of great diversity, from Muslim-ruled empires to nations where...

Wspaniała książka dla dzieci i młodzieży, stanowiąca trening umiejętności i wspierająca rozwój osobisty. Zadania, które pomagają skoncentrować uwagę, uczą spostrzegawczości, szybkiego zapamiętywania. Przystępna forma i ćwiczenia przygotowane specjalnie dla nastolatków, pomogą skupić się na powierzonych zadaniach, nauczą logicznego myślenia, trenują pamięć, a przy okazji zostały opracowane w taki sposób, że ich rozwiązywanie sprawi każdemu dużo frajdy. ...

Tom poetycki Piękna czy tylko naga to debiut poetycki Agaty Rębilas. Autorka jest nauczycielką młodzieży z dysfunkcją wzroku, zafascynowaną tworzeniem dla nich pomocy dydaktycznych.Tom poetycki Piękna czy tylko naga składa się wyłącznie z wierszy napisanych na użytek akcji poetyckiej Wiersze na murach, popularnych murków, odbywającej się pod patronatem Stowarzyszenia Pisarzy Polskich. Podstawowy wymóg tych wierszy to co najwyżej 5 wersów i co najwyżej 30 znaków w wersie. Agat...