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In Trees


A tree is not just a type of being, it is also a way of being - one that is wildly creative, fantastically resilient, and most of all, deeply rooted... From bestselling author Robert Moor comes a wondrous journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees - from the tiniest bonsai to the mightiest sequoia - teach us to grow wise. One day, on a whim, Robert Moor set out to climb a tree near his home, unwittingly embarking on what would become a decade-long, globe-spanning adventure. Drawing on an astonishing range of thinkers, from cutting-edge scientists to ancient philosophers, Moor explores how trees have shaped human lives for millennia - and how they can guide us into the future. His hunt for the 'wisdom of trees' takes him from the Lake District to Ethiopia, Tanzania, Papua and Japan. He dines with David Attenborough, naps with chimpanzees and risks his life to save an ancient forest. Along the way, Moor investigates some of humanity's oldest mysteries: What is the secret to growing old well? How do we set down roots in an increasingly chaotic world? And most importantly, how should we - as individuals, as communities, as stewards of the Earth - live? What begins as an ode to the miracle of trees blossoms into a joyous, daring, fiercely hopeful endeavour to broaden our minds and deepen our connections. To truly grasp the wisdom of a tree, this bold new classic announces, you must learn to think like one.
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27,99 €

Benevolence and Bondage


How Jonathan Edwards's theology of equality laid foundations for early American abolitionism In this groundbreaking book, John T. Lowe reexamines Jonathan Edwards's legacy by focusing on the intersections among slavery, race, and theology. Connecting seemingly disparate aspects of Edwards's life and thought, Lowe offers a powerful new interpretation of one of America's most influential theologians. While Edwards was himself an enslaver, his theological writings—especially his concept of "civil-spiritual dualism"—provided impetus for some of his followers to embrace abolitionism. Through close analysis of sermons, letters, and personal writings, Lowe reveals the tensions and transformations within Edwards's thought. The theological, social, and political implications of this revivalist preacher's private and public ideas extended beyond New England and shaped debates across the early American republic. Benevolence and Bondage challenges familiar narratives about Edwardsean thought and the theological roots of the antislavery movement. Lowe clarifies Edwards's theological position and reframes how religious ideas both supported and disrupted slavery. Bridging history and theology, Lowe contributes significantly to the Edwards renaissance and confronts uncomfortable truths at the heart of the American colonial project.
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46,99 €

Leonhart Fuchs


Leonhart Fuchs (1501–1566) was a founding father of modern botany, honored to this day in the vivid flower, and corresponding color, Fuchsia. In 1543, Fuchs combined his masterful botanical knowledge with groundbreaking medical research in his New Herbal, a catalog of some 500 types of plants and their healing properties.While a dependable scientific reference, The New Herbal won fame above all with the detail and quality of its illustrations. Alongside essays describing the plants’ features, origins, and medicinal powers, Fuchs presented each plant with meticulous woodcut illustrations, refining the ability for swift species identification and setting new standards for accuracy and quality in botanical publications. From the age of great exploration, The New Herbal also documented plant types from the recently discovered New World, offering the first visual record of tobacco, maize, kidney bean, and cactus.This edition is based on Fuchs’s personal, hand-colored copy, which has miraculously survived four-and-a-half centuries in pristine condition. Fascinating for historians of medicine and art, gardeners, and anyone interested in herbal medicine, the volume features over 500 splendid illustrations, and an essay exploring the history of healing herbs.
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38,99 €

Unbothered


Unbothered is a modern manifesto for the woman who's done over-functioning in love. It speaks to the heart of a generation of women who are emotionally exhausted from chasing the unavailable, proving their worth, and holding relationships together alone. This book offers a clear, compassionate roadmap to let go - not to lose, but to lead. Grounded in psychology, nervous system regulation, and feminine identity, Unbothered reframes emotional detachment as strength, not coldness. It is not another book about boundaries or breakups - it's about identity. It's about choosing peace over potential. And it's about leading with grace in a world that teaches women to beg for crumbs and call it connection.
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25,49 €

Pracovní lékařství


Pracovní lékařství se komplexně zabývá vztahem mezi prací a zdravím člověka. Tento obor stanovuje požadavky na vytvoření bezpečného a zdravého pracovního prostředí, řeší přizpůsobení práce schopnostem pracovníků s přihlédnutím k jejich tělesnému a duševnímu zdraví, zabývá se podporou zdraví pracovníků včetně posuzování jejich zdravotní způsobilosti k práci. Dále zkoumá vlivy práce a pracovních podmínek na rozvoj chronických neinfekčních onemocnění, jejichž průběh může být významně negativně ovlivněn prací a pracovními podmínkami. Získané poznatky studia úrovně faktorů pracovních podmínek a jejich vlivu na zdraví a pohodu zaměstnanců využívá obor pracovního lékařství k usměrňování opatření v rámci zajištění ochrany zdraví při práci, optimalizaci pracovních podmínek a dlouhodobého udržení pracovní schopnosti. Kniha dále zohledňuje požadavky Rámcové směrnice 89/391 EHS, definuje základní pojmy jako nebezpečí, riziko a jeho hodnocení, řízení, komunikace a vnímání. Probírá problematiku zátěží organismu působením fyzikálních, chemických, biologických a psychofyziologických faktorů. Obsahuje doporučení k analýze a hodnocení rizik při práci, která jsou využitelná pro každodenní praxi poskytovatelů pracovnělékařských služeb (pracovních a praktických lékařů) a spolupracujících oborů (např. neurologie, ortopedie, ORL, oftalmologie), uvádí zásady prohlídek pracovišť, smysl, náplně a lhůty lékařských preventivních prohlídek. Přehledně shrnuje nemoci z povolání, ohrožení z nemocí z povolání, pracovní úrazy i nemoci spojené s prací. Zmiňuje aktuální problematiku rizik užívání návykových látek a podrobně rozebírá vztah lékaře a jeho smluvního zaměstnavatele. Kniha obsahuje i nezbytný terminologický slovník, přehled evropské a národní legislativy a mezinárodní standardy. Autory publikace jsou přední odborníci v oboru a spolu s renomovanými recenzenty a kolegy z praxe garantují vysokou odbornou úroveň a praktickou využitelnost textu.
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33,49 €

Philosophy A Complete Course


The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for over 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine modules that explore and explain all of the most important ideas of history's greatest thinkers - from Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius to the Stoics, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Simone de Beauvoir - and how they still resonate today. Perfect for complete beginners and anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the subject, Philosophy: A Complete Course untangles complex theories using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, biographies of influential philosophers, and "concept maps" that visualise relationships between ideas. The book's innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas - from metaphysics and ethics to existentialism and machine intelligence - making them easier than ever to understand. In this essential guide to philosophy, you will find: Clear and simple explanations of the key ideas across the most important fields of philosophical study, with bold, graphic-led explanations and summaries of each one Timeless and inspiring quotes from the greatest thinkers of all time Biographies of the most important figures in the field - from Frantz Fanon to Immanuel Kant Visually-led summaries at the end of each module that tie everything together …in a bold and appealing package. Whether you are studying philosophy, seeking to expand your knowledge, or simply exploring life's biggest questions, Philosophy: A Complete Course will sharpen your critical thinking and deepen your understanding of the world.
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28,99 €

Floating Home


What if the life you’re chasing isn’t the one you actually want?‘Adam’s words are truly inspiring’ Ben Fogle‘A beautiful book’ Joe SuggAfter the devastating loss of his father, Adam Lind began asking the questions many of us avoid:Can you choose to be happy? What does it mean to be free? How do you find real purpos? is search led to a five-year journey - hitchhiking across twenty-six countries before building a new life on a narrowboat along Britain’s waterways. In Floating Home, Lind blends travel memoir and personal growth to explore how to live with more freedom, meaning and happiness. Through powerful stories and honest reflection, you’ll discover how to:- Let go of expectations and live life on your own terms- Find purpose through connection, simplicity and adventure- Build a calmer, more intentional and fulfilling lifeFrom the kindness of strangers to the quiet rhythm of life on the water, this is a moving reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you create through how you live each day. ‘Honest and tender’ Poppy Okotcha‘An invitation to slow down’ TJ Power‘Soulful, sincere, and full of quiet truths’ Joshua Fletcher
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14,99 €

The Sacred Ache


Across culture, there is a growing openness to the spiritual, the transcendent, and the mysterious. From astrology and manifestation to ritual and embodied practices of Tarot, Wicca and Meditation, our generation is searching for something more, something... sacred. In The Sacred Ache, Christian academic Belle Tindall-Riley argues that this hunger is not a trend, it is the truest thing about us. With clarity and courage, Belle examines the spiritual practices shaping our landscape, asking what deep soul-longings drive them and where they ultimately fall short. She explores why our desire for transcendence is both beautiful and easily distorted - and why it points beyond itself. Turning to Christianity, she uncovers its most mystical and embodied dimensions, revealing a faith far richer and wilder than many imagine. Honest and vulnerable, Belle shares why she believes Jesus does not silence our spiritual ache - He fulfils it. A thoughtful and compelling book for anyone exploring spirituality, deconstructing faith, or wondering whether Christianity can still speak to our deepest longings.
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19,49 €

Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Frontier of the Roman Province of Raetia


Frontiers of the Roman Empire: The Frontier of the Roman Province of Raetia explores the unique role of Raetia as both a defensive frontier protecting the Italian mainland and a geopolitical crossroads between the eastern and western Roman Empire. Drawing on the latest archaeological and historical research, the volume examines the evolution of the Raetian frontier, troop deployment, local populations, frontier organisation, and the changing fortunes of the province from the early Empire through Late Antiquity. Richly illustrated and accessible, the book offers readers an engaging introduction to the history and significance of one of Rome’s most important frontier regions.The book also highlights the international importance of the Raetian frontier within the UNESCO World Heritage initiative Frontiers of the Roman Empire. Sections of the former frontier are now recognised as part of the Upper German-Raetian Limes and the Danube Limes (Western Segment), reflecting their outstanding universal value. Featuring guidance to museums and visitor sites along the frontier, this volume supports ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the shared cultural heritage of the Roman world for future generations.
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26,99 €

The Battle of Britain: A Visual History


Hugely authoritative...brilliantly researched.’ Dan SnowBy summer of 1940, the Nazi Blitzkrieg had swept through much of western Europe, seizing control of territory right up to the Channel coast. A German invasion of Britain was expected to begin at any moment. But the key to success in such an invasion would be control of the skies over Britain – and the nation’s defenders were determined not to give in to their Nazi aggressors. The stage was set for one of the most important battles of the Second World War. This highly illustrated book, published in paperback, tells the heroic story of those five months using artefacts, interviews, documents, film, art and photographs from the archive at IWM. Personal testimony from those who were there helps bring to life this truly unique visual retelling of one of the most important moments of the Second World War.
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26,99 €

Queer Georgians


Dr Anthony Delaney, presenter of History Hit's After Dark podcast, reveals the lives of people written out of the nation's story, now lovingly restored. 'If you’ve been intrigued by the gay romances that featured in Bridgerton, or the inspiration behind Gentleman Jack, Queer Georgians brings both – and more – vividly to life' i paper'In this moving and revelatory book, Anthony Delaney gives a voice to women and men whose lives have been written out of history' Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Five and Story of a MurderMother Clap's Holborn coffee house is open to all comers, a place of companionship and community, until a tip-off leads to a midnight raid. Two women, exiled from their families, set up a utopian homestead in a remote Welsh cottage, inspiring a generation of Romantic poets. The celebrated Chevalier d'Éon, soldier, diplomat and spy, challenges a rival to a fencing match. The sweepstake is not over who will win, but whether the Chevalier is a man or a woman. In this dazzling work of restorative history, Dr Anthony Delaney has traced the stories of people daring to challenge society's expectations, unearthing archives and court records to reveal the tragedies and the joys of queer life three centuries ago. Breathing new life into the forgotten and offering radical new interpretations of celebrated figures such as Anne Lister, Queer Georgians is an invitation to view our shared history in a whole new light. 'Reading this hitherto hidden history was a revelation. I was utterly enthralled from the first page to the last.' Tracy Borman, Chief Historian, Historic Royal Palaces and author of The Private Lives of the Tudors'Anthony Delaney has opened the closet door of Jane Austen’s England and found people of every style - criminalised in their own time, ignored by ours, heroically finding their own ways.' Philippa Gregory, author of Normal Women
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15,99 €

Overshadowed


This visual history sheds light on forgotten parts of World War II history through the lens of the US Marine Corps, serving everywhere outside of the Pacific. When we think of US Marine involvement in World War II, we invariably think of the Pacific – and while a majority of the Corps did serve in there, the Marine Corps actually served in all theaters of the war. Marines fought Axis forces in Operation Torch in North Africa, landed on D-Day, parachuted behind enemy lines in France, made commando raids in Italy, attacked German submarines in the Caribbean and continued to guard the East Coast of the United States. Compiled from years of research from the National Archives, databases, and private collections, this new book offers a visual history of the Marine Corps and sheds light onto the overlooked aspects of its service in World War II. Marine Corps veteran Isaac Lamberth uses firsthand archival material, period images, and newspaper articles to chart the Corps' contribution to every theater of the war. Through their own words, Marines showcase how they worked, lived, trained, and fought in Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and the Atlantic. Then, as now, Marines fought in every clime and place.
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39,49 €

1945: The Reckoning


Excellent, grappling with aspects of end of empire that tend to fall through the cracks' -AL MURRAYAs the fate of the world is decided, so too is that of the British, Dutch and French empires. In India a generation committed to independence must decide whether to support 'the Raj' or fight alongside the Japanese. One military family is bitterly divided. Will it be the brother who fights under British command, or the one who follows Subhas Chandra Bose and his Indian National Army, who goes on to help build a new and free Indi? n Borneo a little known Australian special forces campaign - secretly controlled from London - goes horribly wrong as questions are asked about whether its true purpose is military or imperial. And in Indochina and the East Indies British Generals free and arm Japanese prisoners of war and use them in savage campaigns that aim to put colonial rulers back into their palaces. Clearing away the haze of nostalgia, many uncomfortable truths emerge - challenging our view of what victory in the Second World War truly meant.
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17,99 €

Suing the Kremlin


Vladimir Putin came to power by destroying the Russian oligarchs, the entrepreneurs who grew rich during Russia’s chaotic transition from communism and exercised unseemly influence over the government of Boris Yeltsin. Putin confiscated their companies and used the profits to build the Kremlin’s war chest for the invasion of Ukraine. He and his cronies siphoned off billions for themselves. Drawing on exclusive interviews and explosive new material, in Suing the Kremlin Martin Sixsmith tells the astonishing story of what happened to the men Putin dispossessed. Some were sent to labour camps, forced into exile or murdered. Some attempted to fight back, but with no success. Yet for the past twenty years, a small, determined team of legal experts based in London has been pursuing Putin and his rogue state through courts across the globe. Acting on behalf of Group Menatep – the holding company founded by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia’s wealthiest oligarch – they have set out to reclaim this vast stolen fortune and to prove that even the most powerful men in the world are not beyond the reach of international law.
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33,49 €

William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll


'If you simply follow Burroughs through the rock 'n' roll years you'll see him achieve a flickering ubiquity - lurking here, eavesdropping there, photobombing the whole parade. It becomes a kind of alternative history' NEW YORK TIMESReissued with a new Foreword as part of White Rabbit's prestigious Deep Cuts series, William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll tells the story of a man Patti Smith described as 'up there with the pope' through the prism of his impact on pop music. William S. Burroughs's fiction and essays are legendary, but his influence on music's counterculture has been less well documented - until now. Examining how one of America's most controversial literary figures altered the destinies of many notable and varied musicians, William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll reveals the transformations in music history that followed in his wake. 'Casey Rae's book is a labour of love that offers a map to understanding Burroughs' complex relationship to music and other art forms' CHRIS STEIN, co-founder of BLONDIE
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17,99 €

Operation Pimento


August 1943: Adam Hart's great-grandfather Frank Griffiths is the only survivor of Operation Pimento, a secret World War 2 mission to disrupt supply lines from Italy into Nazi-occupied France. Though seriously injured, Frank embarks on a perilous, 1,200-mile, 108-day escape across France, Switzerland and Spain. August 2022: Adam Hart retraces his great-grandfather's epic journey, meeting descendants of people who'd risked their lives to help Frank, while learning much about his own powers of endurance. Acclaimed by Andy McNab as 'A wartime classic', Operation Pimento is a vivid account of a young man's quest to discover more about a man he'd never met but always knew to be a hero.
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17,99 €

Legacy Letters


Most people think a great life is built on big moments. It isn't. A great life is built on small decisions made consistently over time. A missed priority here. A neglected relationship there. Too much pressure. Too little margin. Over time, those small choices quietly shape the direction of a life. But there is another way to live. After decades of leadership, raising a family, and helping people navigate life's biggest decisions, Chris Hodges discovered something that changes everything: The quality of your life is determined by the principles that guide it. Principles simplify decisions. Principles steady you in difficult seasons. Principles help you build a life that lasts.  In Legacy Letters, a practical and deeply personal book, Hodges shares the timeless principles that have shaped his life, leadership, relationships, and legacy. These aren't theories or motivational slogans. They are lessons learned through real life—through mentors, mistakes, family, and decades of walking alongside people through the highs and lows of life. This book is designed to be read one principle a day for 30 days, giving you a clear framework for building a better life. Then you'll spend the rest of the year putting those principles into practice—because principles are not meant to be memorized, they are meant to be lived. Inside, you'll discover powerful principles such as:The Big Rocks Principle — start life right by putting first things firstThe Calendar Principle — take control of your schedule before something else doesThe Compounding Principle — small daily disciplines create extraordinary results over timeThe Margin Principle — create breathing room so pressure doesn't control your lifeThe Who Principle — the people around you shape the future ahead of youThe Green-Grass Principle — the best relationships are the ones you invest inThe Goldmine Principle — learn to see the potential in peopleThe Orchestra Principle — life works better when it's built around “we” instead ofThe Significance Principle — the greatest life is the one that helps others win Filled with memorable phrases, practical wisdom, and honest stories from a life of leadership, Legacy Letters will help you:Make wiser decisionsBuild stronger relationshipsCreate margin and clarity in a crowded worldFocus your time on what matters mostLeave a legacy that lasts Because methods change. Trends change. Circumstances change. But principles never do. Live by the right principles, and you won't just succeed. You'll build a life that truly works.
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19,99 €

Bounce


Get ready to tackle the messy and beautiful journey of life and parentingNaomi Holdt is a parent, just like you. One who messes up, gets it wrong and has learnt to smile at her faults. As a psychologist and a mother, she knows there’s an immense joy that comes with raising children, but it’s nice to have a little support and guidance along the way. In Bounce, you’ll learn the importance of working on yourself first, so you can then fully show up for your child. Your own resilience will encourage your child to:- Navigate big emotions- Confidently problem solve- Cope with changes in family dynamics- Mess up and not feel guilty about it- Have fun!With stories from Naomi’s own home and practice, Bounce is loaded with all the bite-sized advice you need to help you raise happy, healthy and resilient kids.
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22,99 €

The Accidental Soldier


The instant Sunday Times bestselling true story of how one man found himself (quite near) the frontline in Iraq - and what happened next . . . 'Reads like a non-fiction Catch-22. Compelling, enlightening and bleakly funny. A jaw-dropping read.' - MATT HAIGOwain Mulligan was never what you'd call a career soldier. Nor even a particularly good one. At weekends he trained with the Territorial Army and dreamt of swapping the mayhem of teaching in a tough school for the adventure of service in Iraq. At least they'd let him wear a helmet in Iraq. But when the job in headquarters he's been expecting doesn't materialise, he finds himself on the streets of Basra during one of the most violent periods of the conflict. Between homicidal militias, a chain of command who seem determined to get him killed, and equipment which might well do it for them, he and his men have their work cut out. It certainly puts double geography with 9E into perspective. The Accidental Soldier is a searingly honest and darkly funny account of what it was really like being in the British Army in Iraq (including all the bits they probably hoped you'd never find out). We share all the hardships, fears, and occasional lunacy of military life as Owain and his men try to navigate a war gone badly wrong. One thing's for sure; you'll never look at the phrase 'military precision' in quite the same way again... ------Readers are LOVING The Accidental Soldier:'One of the funniest books you will ever read' - READER REVIEW ?'I absolutely loved it - it's so very funny but also very poignant in parts. I can't recommend it enough' - READER REVIEW ?'Very funny, thought-provoking and a fantastic read. I thoroughly enjoyed it' - READER REVIEW ? 'I've spent 15 years waiting for a book which entertainingly brings to life the humour, mundanity & absurdity of serving in Iraq . . . Thankfully this is that book and it is excellent' - READER REVIEW ? 'Absolutely brilliant from start to finish . . . Just when you feel the situation is about to drop off a cliff (again!), Mulligan turns it around with a jab of wit as amusing yet as honest as the chance of surviving in a Snatch Land Rover in Basra. Read it in three evenings' - READER REVIEW ?-------- Acclaim for The Accidental Soldier 'This book is absolutely incredible. It made me laugh more than any book in so many years. I found the writing just so unbelievably brilliant and hilarious and affecting . . . I am crazy about it!' - Marina Hyde'I loved it . . . relentlessly funny and really well written' - John Oliver'Authentic and compulsive' - Richard E. Grant'An instant classic - a deeply funny and mordant book about war.' - Richard Curtis The Accidental Soldier is brilliant. It's hilarious. It's laugh-out-loud funny. A confident 11/10.' - The Wavell Room podcast------100% of the author's royalty earnings (expected to be at least L20,000) from sales of the book in the UK & Commonwealth will be given to War Child (a registered charity, charity number 1071659) and its wholly owned subsidiary War Child Trading Limited (a registered company, company number 05100189).
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