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38 Londres Street
The house at 38 Londres Street in Santiago, Chile, is home to the legacies of two men whose personal stories span continents, nationalities and decades of atrocity: Augusto Pinochet, President of Chile, and Walther Rauff, a Nazi SS officer responsible for the use of gas vans.
In 38 Londres Street, Philippe Sands blends personal memoir, historical detective work and gripping courtroom drama to probe a secret double story of mass murder, one that reveals a shocking link between the horrors of the 1940s with those of our own times. In so doing, he reveals an untold and astonishing tale of the legacy of unchecked criminality and the road to impunity.
Time Anxiety
Break free from deadline dread and time guilt with this powerful guide on how to regain control of your time and your life – from the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup.
Swamped with endless notifications and growing to-do lists, we all feel the pressure of a culture that prizes being busy over being present. This ‘time anxiety’ isn't just for the overly ambitious – it’s a daily reality for parents juggling work and family, students trying to balance grades and health and anyone feeling the pinch to make every moment count.
In Time Anxiety, New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau offers actionable advice, personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections that empower readers to break free from the cycle of time-related stress. Weaving together eye-opening research on time perception, executive function and avoidance, he offers a bold path for redefining our relationship with the clock.
Time Anxiety is the essential guide for anyone looking to escape the constant pressure of doing more and, instead, focus on being more.
Tsundoku
An ode to the quiet joy of collecting more books than we could ever possibly read - and loving them all the same...
Drawing on the evocative Japanese term tsundoku - first coined in the Meiji era to describe the growing stacks of unread books that accumulate around devoted readers - this insightful and warmly humorous book reframes what some might see as clutter or guilt as a deeply meaningful way of living.
From the tactile pleasure of flipping through pages to the quiet ritual of rearranging overflowing shelves, Tsundoku explores the psychology, culture, and poetry behind the irresistible urge to collect and cherish books. It offers meditations on the joy of choosing and buying books, the rebellion against reading lists, creative ways to organise your shelves, foolproof excuses for sneaking in yet another new title, techniques for remembering what you've read, and the guilty - but glorious - pleasure of re-reading.
Above all, this philosophy reminds us that we do not necessarily have to have read all the books we own to love them unconditionally. Feelings of guilt, be gone! Unread books can be even more fascinating because they take us on wonderful journeys, and speak to us regardless, whether we open them or keep them closed. We know that books are a cure for the soul: just touching one, smelling one, or leafing through one makes us feel better immediately.
Rock Band: Rockstars and Rebels
Music is EVERYTHING to Sabrina. It's her way of expressing herself - she loves listening to it, writing it and playing it. And since she formed a band with her best friend Galaxy, she gets to do that all the time! Things are looking up for Just the Misfits, and Sabrina's on a mission to take them to the next level. But Sabrina and her mum have always had a strained relationship and tensions grow as Sabrina struggles to balance her studies and music, getting her into more trouble at school. Sabrina is frustrated that her mum refuses to understand how important the band is to her, and while her friends try to support her, things start to spiral. Soon Sabrina's mum has had enough of her antics and threatens to send her away to live with her dad. Can Just the Misfits show Sabrina's mum how much the band means to them, and convince her to let Sabrina sta? funny new teen series, perfect for fans of We Are Lady Parts, Grow Up, Lara Bloom and Holly Smale.
Wild Sri Lanka
Wild Sri Lanka describes the flora and fauna of acountry that has one of the highest species densities in the world including anumber of endemic plants and animals. Unusually for a moderately sized islandit also has large mammals. It is one of the best places in the world for seeingand photographing Leopards, Asian Elephants, Sloth Bears, and whales anddolphins. It also has the largest annually recurring 'Gathering' of wildelephants of anywhere in the word; a truly spectacular event. This fully updated third edition brings together all of SriLanka's top wildlife stories, many of which have come to light only in the lastfew years. Further chapters detail wildlife-watching opportunities forprimates, birds, reptiles, turtles, butterflies and dragonflies; a descriptionof the parks and reserves by habitat type; and a wildlife-watching calendar tohelp plan a trip. Throughout the book there are extracts from 'A Naturalist'sJournal' which in the form of a first person commentary take readers tospecific habitats in search of the animals to be found there.
A Steeping of Blood
Arthie Casimir has had her tea. Now she's out for blood. Don't miss the epic conclusion to the No. 1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty vampire romantic fantasy. Perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth and Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows. 'Brewed to perfection' – Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Tempest of Tea. White Roaring is sharpening its fangs after the deadly night that left the city in shambles. The press are dead, the public calls for justice, vampires are in danger, and amid the turmoil, the Ram announces a celebration. Still reeling from the bloodshed, Arthie has no time to mourn the death of anyone, let alone her own. She has no time for love, either, even though it had saved her life. As Arthie navigates new emotions and new allies, she must reassemble her scrambled crew and scrape what little they have left to fight one last time – and she will need to face the ghosts of her past to do it. Arthie and her crew still have plenty of hearts to break and crimson-red secrets to uncover in A Steeping of Blood . . .
I Am a Royal Rulebreaker
Forget wilting wallflowers and doting daughters – these royal women rocked the world with their skills and smarts, saying a firm NO to social conventions.Think the past was only full of dull, uptight royals? Then strap right in for stories of wilful women who defied expectations, changed the course of history, and sometimes were just downright badass! From fearless fighters who rallied spectacular armies to no-nonsense negotiators who fought for independence, each woman in this book turned norms on their head and smashed gender stereotypes.Get ready for pages and pages of monarchial mayhem as you meet the rebels, revolutionaries, and all-round righteous gals who weren’t afraid to break the rules and make their mark.
Sylvanian Families: Ralph's Summer Holiday
Join the Sylvanian Families on their summer adventures in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya's Happy Diary, now showing on Youtube!It's summer time in the Sylvanian Village, and Freya and her friends are taking a holiday in the forest. Her best friend, Ralph Walnut, is keen to practice his ninja skills. He's always been great at sports, and he especially wants to impress his little brother, Ambrose. But when Freya challenges him to a skipping rope contest, Ralph realises he can't do everything perfectly right away . . . and that Freya is just as competitive as he is! Will Ralph be able to learn to skip and win the contes? alph's Summer Holiday is a sweet picture book featuring artwork from the animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya's Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before. Enjoy more Sylvanian picture book stories with Freya's Baking Adventure, Freya's Secret Discovery and Freya's Birthday Surprise.
It's a Little Baby
Lift the flaps, listen to the song and join in the action rhymes to peep, hide and wave! From Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the creators of the bestselling The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear. It's five little babies, doing all the things that babies do – waving, clapping, pointing . . . and more. Featuring satisfyingly simple rhyming text and charming illustrations, It's a Little Baby is a perfect gift. With big flaps to lift and irresistible actions throughout, young children are sure to delight in joining in. Listen along to the wonderful 'It's a Little Baby' song by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Written and performed by Julia Donaldson, it's the perfect addition to the book and sure to become a favourite sing-along tune.
Honeysuckle
Once upon a time, on the edge of a forest, there was a lonely child with only his older sister for company. So his sister made him a playmate — Daye, a girl woven from carefully selected flowers and words. And finally, this boy, Rory, had a friend.Rory is gloriously happy, until he learns that Daye is a seasonal creature. At the end of each season, she must be woven back together or fall gruesomely apart. And when, one autumn, his sister fails to return home from university in time, Rory has no choice but to watch his best friend slowly crumble, not knowing until the last second if she can still be pieced together again.Realizing he can no longer rely on his sister to keep Daye alive, Rory determines he must leave home to learn how to do it himself. And the more he learns the more he starts to wonder: Why can’t Daye survive more than one season? Can he do anything to break this cycle of bloom and decay? But as Rory grows older his thoughts turn darker too . . .While Rory sinks deeper into research and experiments, ensconced in libraries and hunched in university labs, Daye is left to wait for his return. Alone. Sometimes, the silence seems to seep all the way to her branch-bones. Sometimes, the company of birds is the only thing to remind her that she is still alive. And as Rory keeps pushing his experiments further and further, Daye starts to wonder – how far is too far?An entrancing, inventive and unsetlling reimagining of the story of Blodeuwedd from Welsh mythology, Honeysuckle is a feminist Frankenstein with flowers; a deliciously dark and twisted, horror-tinged fairytale with rot at its heart . . .
The Magus of Sicily
''Truly evocative'' Financial Times''If this book is not popular with fans of The White Lotus, something is definitely awry . . . [a] sumptuously set mystery'' Daily Mirror------------An island of myth, legend . . . and murder?As the summer sun beats down on the ancient town of Acitrezza, a folk festival plays out in the picturesque harbour. Music, laughter and the aroma of local delicacies fill the air, and a traditional pantomime draws a crowd.For rookie journalist Nedda Leonardi, it''s just another day''s reporting in a calendar of unremarkable events. Until that is, the performers dive in the sparkling Ionian Sea for their finale... and emerge with a corpse. Could this be Nedda''s big break?After one trick too many, Calogero Maugeri, self-styled Magus and con artist, is a wanted man. But his attempts to clean up his act and keep a low profile are thwarted when it''s revealed he has a suspicious connection to the dead man pulled from the sea.A young reporter keen for a scoop and a reformed swindler desperate to clear his name... can this improbable pair solve the most unusual of murders?
Lark and Termite
A powerful tale of grief and survival - from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Night Watch''This novel is cut like a diamond, with such sharp authenticity and bursts of light'' ALICE MUNRO''Extraordinary and luminous... the best novel I''ve read this year'' JUNOT DIAZ''Incandescent and utterly original'' NEW YORK TIMES''A glowing, powerful and immensely readable paean to the power of family'' INDEPENDENTIn 1950s West Virginia, seventeen-year-old Lark and her younger half-brother Termite, who is unable to walk or talk, are being raised by their Aunt Nonie. Their mother Lola is absent, Termite''s father is still caught up in the chaos of the Korean War, and Lark doesn''t even know who her father is.One night, a flood roars through town. Amid the debris and destruction, the truths of Lark''s personal history begin to surface. And as the mysteries of the past come to light, the lives of Lark and Termite will be changed forever.
The Last Death Poet
A propulsive and gripping LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel set in Belfast with a paranormal twist, perfect for fans of Aiden Thomas and Caroline O'Donoghue'Heartfelt, tender and quietly beautiful.' Simon James Green'A completely original, fiercely witty and genuinely chilling debut.' Piers Torday'Propulsive and addictive.' Margaret McDonald'I know about the visions. I have your camera. Call me. Please.'When Michael is uprooted to Belfast, he isn’t just hoping for a fresh start. He’s determined to discover the truth about his dad’s mysterious absence. But from the moment he arrives, he’s plagued with visions of the city’s troubled past. Michael begins settling into his new life and even meets a boy who helps erase the painful memories of his ex. But as the visions grow stronger and more intense, the only person he can really confide in is his new friend Meg. As Meg delves into the supernatural source of the visions, Michael begins to question whether events of the past are linked to his dad’s disappearance. Can he use his powers to find his dad before he’s gone forever?'Big-hearted, clear-eyed and deeply touching. You’ll fall in love with The Last Death Poet.' Patrick Ness
Healing from Narcissistic Abuse
THE WINNER OF THE 2024 ROBINSON NEW VOICES AWARDAnyone who has experienced bullying, coercive control or narcissistic abuse may know what it is like to be fearful, anxious, angry, confused, guilt-ridden, grief-stricken, self-doubting and so much more. It can feel like a tsunami engulfing the mind and body - and the subsequent pain is very real.This minefield of sensations, thoughts, urges and feelings can feel impossible to navigate. This book offers you a road map and provides the skills and tools you need to see the path ahead more clearly.Using evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy, you will be guided through the FOG of your fears and feelings of obligation and guilt, so that you can focus on living the life you value.This book is relevant not just for people who have been in intimate romantic relationships with individuals who have narcissistic traits but also for anyone who has experienced narcissistic abuse at the hands of a child, sibling, other family member, work colleague or friend.
Floraphile's Almanac
A striking visual guide to flowers, both common and rare, and the ways they shape our culture and everyday lives. Featuring the meanings, lore, and botanical history of 50 sensational species. From wisteria to chamomile to magnolias and more, this lavishly illustrated book invites you to discover over 50 incredible flowers, including beloved favorites such as roses and dahlias and lesser-celebrated but no less lovely varieties like milkweed and dandelions. Organized into five sections—The Icons, The Blossoms, The Healers, The Wild Ones, and The Oddities—entries detail a range of facts, including a flower’s origin, etymology, and pollinators, as well as its pop culture and historical appearances, symbolism, potential uses in recipes and bouquets, and more! Browse these pages to gain insight into the meaning behind a second-date bouquet, learn about national and international flower-themed festivals, and deepen your connection to the natural world. Learn to put blooms to good use, too. Crafting ideas and recipes are featured throughout, including: How to make marigold dye or a southern magnolia wreath. Weaving your favorite florals into recipes, remedies, and rituals, such as a relaxing Strawberry Chamomile Cocktail or a rejuvenating Lavender Sugar Scrub. Crafting a dream pillow stuffed with milkweed floss to invite fairies into your dreams. This ode to the botanical beauty all around us is a must-have for gardeners and flower enthusiasts. Brimming with beautiful artwork and endless floral inspiration, Floraphile’s Almanac celebrates the joy, practicality, and magic that flowers bring into our world.
Plato's Politics of Passion
An original reading of three Platonic dialogues concerned with the soul, tyranny, self-knowledge, and the beautiful. Guided by the question "What is Socratic self-knowledge," this study begins with Plato's Charmides because it is within this work, more than any other, that the utility of self-knowledge becomes the predominant theme. In this dialogue, Socrates explores the possibility of the very culmination of his philosophical investigations—knowledge of ignorance. This happens through an investigation of the perplexing concept, sôphrosune. Alan Pichanick's approach offers a new perspective upon the perplexing exploration of sôphrosune in the Charmides by placing much greater emphasis on the neglected "erotic setting" in the dramatic introduction and argues that our reading of the rest of the dialogue should be done in light of this dramatic setting. The erotic setting of the Charmides combined with the discussion of philosophical wonder in the Symposium and tyrannical erôs in the Republic gives guidance about how to think about the potential connection between Socratic self-knowledge and knowledge of the good and also shows why the characters of Charmides and Critias fail to come to such knowledge. Here we have the Platonic diagnosis of the tyrant, whose soul never wonders at anything beyond itself.
DK Top 10 New England
The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to New England with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that New England has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to New England, you’ll find:- Top 10 lists of New England’s must-sees and must-dos, including visiting historic Boston, leaf peeping in the Litchfield Hills and exploring beautiful Cape Cod- New England’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best ocean beaches, historic sites, art museums, ways to see foliage and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of New England, plus six full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on New England’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK New England travel guide.
How to Question Everything
Take the anxiety out of 'breaking news'! It's a jungle out there - an information jungle to be exact. The critical literacy skills in this book will help you cut through the noise, find the facts and grapple with the stats. It's not just about spotting fake news either, there are sources to consider and clever words to understand. Learn about the world in a calm and safe way! Revised edition updated to include information about AI (Artificial Intelligence).
Diving & Snorkelling Guide to Tropical Marine Life of the Indo-Pacific Region (3rd edition)
Diving & Snorkelling Guide to Tropical Marine Life of the Indo-Pacific Region enables divers and snorkelers to identify more than 270 of the most common species of marine life likely to be encountered in and around the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region, including fish, reptiles and amphibians, and invertebrates. Each species featured is illustrated with an outstanding colour photograph, accompanied by a species description covering nomenclature, size, habits and distribution. The Indo-Pacific region, encompassing the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, includes the major diving destinations of the Red Sea, the Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, the Great Barrier Reef, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, and accounts for 92% of the world's coral reefs. This guidebook shows the species that divers and snorkelers are really likely to encounter - it's the essential companion for every diving expedition.
