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The Kitchen Shrink
Did you know that the food we eat says a lot about how we love?
Psychologist Dr Andrea Oskis shows us how we connect with each other and how we can change our personal 'recipes' to have better relationships.
Along the way, she also reveals her own food story about love and loss. Inviting us into her therapy room with her patients, she tells us:
the real reason why comfort food comforts
why dessert isn't a good idea when you're stressed
why you should never give a bottle of hot sauce to someone who has been rejected
Be prepared to never look at your plate in the same way again.
Sleep Has His House
'Her writing is magnificent' Telegraph'A testament of remarkable, if feverish beauty' Guardian In an unhappy suburban household, a young girl begins to retreat into a nighttime world of her own imagining. As her daytime life deteriorates, she decides to take up permanent residence in the house of sleep, where rooms change position and dream-tigers prowl. But there are institutions determined to control her. Will they stop her coming home to the dark forever?A kaleidoscopic autobiographical narrative, written in the language of childhood dreams once known to us all, this is a work of devastating loneliness and stunning imaginative freedom.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Anna Kavan (1901-1968) was born Helen Woods, the only child of wealthy British expatriates, and grew up travelling through Europe and America. She began publishing under her married name, Helen Ferguson, having left her husband in Burma and returned with her son to live in England. After a mental breakdown in the 1930s she began writing under a new name, taken from one of her characters, and with a new style. She continued writing for another three decades, while frequently using heroin and undergoing several rounds of psychiatric hospitalisation. She died shortly after the publication of Ice, her most celebrated work, also published by Pushkin Press.
Traversal
In Traversal, Maria Popova traverses the border between life and death, chance and choice, chemistry and consciousness: what makes a body a person? What makes a planet a world? How do we safeguard our love of truth from our lust for power? What slakes our longings and what redeems our losses? Popova illuminates our various instruments of reckoning with these questions - our telescopes and our treatises, our postulates and our poems - through the intertwined lives, loves and legacies of visionaries both celebrated and sidelined by history, people born into the margins of their time and place who lived to write the future: Mary Shelley, Walt Whitman, Frederick Douglass, Fanny Wright. Woven throughout their stories are other threads - the decoding of the insulin molecule, the invention of the bicycle, how nature creates blue - which come together to create a rich tapestry of life's meaning; exploring what it is that makes life alive and worth living. By turns epic and intimate, Traversal explores the universe between cells and souls to reveal the world, and our lives, in a dazzling new light.
In The Lap Of The Gods
In a world where power is everything, one organization stands between chaos and order.Ted Tayler''s fourth book in the electrifying Assassination series, "In The Lap of The Gods," plunges readers into a dark world where the line between good and evil blurs. Olympus, a formidable organization, finds itself locked in a deadly battle against a vicious underworld gang led by the notorious Dimitar Marinov.As bodies pile up and alliances shift, Phoenix and Athena find themselves at the heart of a confrontation that will determine the fate of the organization. The duo must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals as they confront Zeus and the Project''s leadership in a game-changing showdown.Immerse yourself in a world of noir terrorism and high-octane thrills that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page._____________________________________________________________________________Praise for The Phoenix Thriller Series:? Fast & Intense Vigilante Action? High Powered Action? Totally awesome..I was hooked from the first page!? Loved the intriguing stories and the main characters are superb? Thriller extraordinaire? Fantastic story and an intriguing twist for the stories hero.
Oracle of the Undead
The undead are reaching out with their torn and rotting hands to guide you in this oracle deck. Listen to what they have to say - we're dead serious!. It's time to take your life advice from beyond the grave, and the undead have plenty to say. Life can throw unexpected turns at any point but these zombies have the lived experience - and the brains - to help you through it. When you channel a zombie as your guide you can survive anything - and there's a whole horde in this deck to call on. This 36-card oracle deck and booklet bring the collective wisdom of the zombie horde to bear on your problems. They've been there, done that; who better to sort out the problems of the living?
Magic Animal Cafe: Lyra the Lost Kitten
Book 7 in the Magic Animal Café series! Written by debut author, Jo Glasspool and beautifully illustrated throughout by Mai Ngo. An old truck reversing into Old Tommy’s field and dumping a pile of scrap and junk creates quite the stir amongst its animal residents! But what’s worse, there is a surprise visitor. It is a kitten called Lyra. She has no idea how she has ended up so far from home – she is lost. Thankfully, Preeya and Ashton are there to save the day and try to find where Lyra’s home is. But it seems there is something else going on behind the scenes and the biggest surprise of all is yet to come. About the Magic Animal Café series:Magic Animal Café is bursting with creatures: feathered ones, furry ones and little and large ones. All of these animals come together through the Magic Animal Café. But there are only a few special children who can hear and speak to the animals, thanks to a magical telephone. Dial into the world of wonder filled with adventure, friendship and adorable animals!With engaging illustrations and quirky talking animals, Magic Animal Café is perfect for animal lovers and young readers aged 7+.
May Our Joy Endure
'Sharp, provocative... You won't be able to look away' Observer'Acerbic... A lacerating comedy of manners' TelegraphCéline Wachowski is in free fall. The internationally renowned architect, host of a hit Netflix show and charismatic liberal icon, has just unveiled plans for a major project in her hometown of Montreal - the ravishing new headquarters for a multinational tech company. It should be the jewel in her glittering crown; but an initial spark of dissent ignites into a full-blown scandal, with Céline's firm excoriated for destroying fragile communities, ushering in a new wave of gentrification and even deadlier crimes. As furious protestors and critical media chip away at her empire, Céline tries to shore up her splendid world that once seemed so secure.With flowing prose that glints with irony, Kev Lambert infiltrates the upper echelons of society to depict the dreams and anxieties on which skyscrapers are built. This is a dazzlingly stylish social novel about the ways wealth shapes our world - and the seductive fictions of the powerful._________________________Winner ofthe Prix Médicis, Prix Décembre and Prix Ringuet, and longlised for the Prix Goncourt'A novel about the housing crisis told from the perspective of those causing it... Lambert's writing is lyrical and rapturous' Heather O'Neill, author of When We Lost Our Heads
You Go Girl
You are strong and amazing - and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Celebrate your incredible self, alongside the wonderful women around you, with this compact collection of empowering quotes. Whether you're looking for a daily dose of feminism or you're feeling down and in need of a boost, this little book will lift you up and leave you feeling inspired and reinvigorated. Bursting with advice from some of the most creative, daring and courageous women in recent history, You Go Girl is here to put a pep in your step and bring a smile to your face. Within these pages, you will find:- Super-smart and memorable words from a range of iconic women- Thought-provoking quotes on female empowerment, positivity and self-love- Affirmations encouraging you to live your best life every dayGet ready to navigate the world with a renewed sense of confidence, pride and self-assurance. As you soak up the wisdom within, you'll be wanting to tell women everywhere: you go girl!
Pixie
'A work of genius ... a profoundly feminist book' Louise Doughty 'A funny, feminist bildungsroman ... will see her scoop up any Sarah Waters fans who haven't already discovered her' Patrick Gale 'It's thrilling to live with this book' Monique Roffey “Pixie”. I like it. “Pixie Pamela”. It’s a good name for me: sometimes tiny and invisible. Other times bouncing up to the ceiling to look down on everyone. It’s the turn of the twentieth century and Pamela ‘Pixie’ Colman Smith is a young woman of stark contradictions: plucky yet naive, artistically gifted despite lacking classical training, fascinated by the esoteric but sceptical of the world around her. After the deaths of her beloved mother and her troubled but well-intentioned father, Pixie finds herself in the complex, political world of fin-de-siecle art, trying to get her stunning work seen and to forge a name and a path for herself in life. Across Jamaica, Devon, London and Brooklyn, Pixie is a novel of epic proportions, a tale of the twists and turns, séances and secrets, successes and devastation, of one young woman’s talent, grit and determination. In Pixie, Jill Dawson renders the real-life figure of Pamela ‘Pixie’ Colman Smith, artist, publisher and illustrator of the still-iconic Rider–Waite–Smith tarot deck, in arrestingly vivid detail, breathing life into a story that is instantly knowable, but has, until now, eluded popular imagination. 'A rich and marvellous story' Sadie Jones 'A truly bold and vigorous and immersive writer' Christobel Kent
A Crime Through Time
‘Pemberley, murder, hilarity and a romance to span the ages’ – Rachel Wolf, author of Five NightsCosy, quirky and utterly gripping, A Crime Through Time is the debut from Amelia Blackwell – the start of a series where crime, time travel and Jane Austen collide. Pemberley, 1799. When Miss Georgiana Darcy attempts to escape an unwanted marriage proposal, she isn’t expecting to end up quite so far from home. But after encountering a mysterious object in the nearby woods, she finds herself transported almost two hundred years into the future. Saltram, 1995. At a grand country house where a film crew are busy shooting the latest Jane Austen adaptation, a terrible crime has been committed. And Miss Darcy – newly arrived, impeccably dressed and thoroughly confused – is the only witness. It soon becomes clear that, somehow, Georgiana was meant to solve this riddle. With the help of a distractingly handsome Irishman named Quinn and a border collie named Watson, she sets out to stop the killer before they can strike again. But trouble is brewing back at Pemberley and time, it seems, is not on her side . . . ***Praise for A Crime Through Time:‘A twisty, diverting romp . . . Clear your diary to finish it in one go’ – Rebecca Reid, author of The Will‘An irresistible mix of laugh-out-loud humour, gripping mystery and endearing love story’ – Saskia Sarginson, author of One Dark Summer‘Wonderfully original . . . a twisty cosy crime’ – Emma Pass, author of Before the Dawn‘The perfect escapist read’ – Katy Moran, author of the Regency Romance Trilogy
Plentiful Country
Uncover the gripping narrative of Irish immigrants who transformed America in the aftermath of the Great Hunger. Tyler Anbinder's landmark work exposes the grit and resilience of the Famine Irish, defying hardship to redefine the American dream. From the bustling streets of New York to the heart of a nation in the middle of change, the compelling journey of these unrecognised heroes is unveiled, painting a vibrant scene of hope that echoes through the heart of America. A captivating testament to courage and perseverance, this book is a must-read, illuminating a pivotal chapter in the making of modern America, a testament to the enduring spirit that forged a new home in the land of opportunity. Drawing on previously unavailable records and a ten-year research initiative, stories of the refugees who settled in New York City are reclaimed. Plentiful Country is a compelling tribute to the resilience of these individuals.
A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior
The fifth volume in the Minecraft warrior adventure series follows Runt and Blurp on their quest back from The End. Cube Kid's bestselling characters come to life for young readers along with fun illustrations from the 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel format. "A Minecraft Movie leveled up at the box office, collecting a blockbuster $157 million in its opening weekend. It’s not only the biggest debut of the year but the best in history for a video game adaptation.” —VarietyAfter their fight with the Ender dragon and the loss of their valiant companion Alberic, Runt and his troop of friends are exhausted. Luckily, villagers are waiting for them as they leave the End to welcome them as heroes! They will finally be able to take a little well-deserved rest around the great banquet organized in their honor . . . Right?
Gut Renovation
Do you want to feel happier, healthier, and younger? From impaired brain function to poor skin, weakened immunity to premature aging, your gut health affects more than just your digestive system. In fact, keeping it in balance can revolutionize your health and wellbeing. In this ground-breaking book, esteemed gastroenterologist Dr Roshini Raj outlines tried-and-tested methods to improve your gut health, and offers life-changing results. Sharing practical tips, developed over years of practice, Dr Raj covers everything from the food that we should be eating, to the probiotics, vitamins, and medicines that we should be taking. With Gut Renovation you can optimise your gut, renovate your body, and transform your health, for good.
Gulf
'INSTANTLY GRIPPING' JENNIFER EGANThe lives of five women collide in the Arabian Gulf as each looks for a way to rewrite their future. Dounia, a young Saudi finds herself alienated and alone as she prepares for motherhood in an air-conditioned mansion in the middle of the desert. After losing her home and baby in a natural disaster, Flora does the unthinkable and leaves her surviving child in the Philippines to become an overseas domestic worker. Pushed by her family to marry a jihadist, Zeinah, a Syrian woman finds herself joining the city's morality police. Justine uproots her progressive New York family to curate an exhibit in Abu Dhabi, where she must reckon with her ethical limitations. And Eskedare, a spirited and defiant Ethiopian teenager, flees an arranged marriage to search for her friend. The consequences of their meetings are devastating and profound as they all discover how far they're willing to go in order to survive. Written with unsettling intimacy and fierce empathy, GULF is a blazingly powerful and original novel about cruelty, rebellion and resilience. Most of all it's about the power of hope.
Nevesta sekty
Ako sa z nenápadného dotazníka stane vstupenka do sekty?
Keď mala Liz Cameronová osemnásť, v nákupnom centre v austrálskej Canberre ju oslovila neznáma žena s nenápadnou prosbou o vyplnenie dotazníka. Bol to prvý krok na ceste do tajnostkárskej kresťanskej sekty, ktorá pôsobí v desiatkach krajín sveta.
Po mesiacoch indoktrinácie sa situácia vyhrotila – Liz sa k sekte nasťahovala, prerušila kontakt s rodinou a priateľmi a čoskoro bola „povýšená“ na nevestu vodcu sekty, sériového násilníka Jeonga Myeong-Seoka. Vybrala sa za ním do Južnej Kórey, kde ho navštevovala vo väzení a žila v luxusnom komplexe patriacom sekte. Po návrate do Austrálie sa jej fyzický aj psychický stav dramaticky zhoršil a jej život sa ocitol v ohrození. Až vďaka zásahu rodičov a profesionálnych deprogramátorov sa jej podarilo uniknúť.
Nevesta sekty je vážna a mimoriadne dôležitá autobiografická výpoveď o tom, ako sekty fungujú na očiach verejnosti, ako cielene vyhľadávajú zraniteľných ľudí a ako nenápadne rozkladajú ich identitu. Zároveň je to príbeh prežitia, návratu k sebe a varovanie, že vymývanie mozgov sa netýka len „slabých“ ľudí, ale kohokoľvek z nás.
Tam, kde sa rieky spájajú
Na začiatku 20. storočia stojí mladá Eliza Riversová pred svetom, ktorý sa mení rýchlejšie než prúdy riek v jej milovanej Južnej Karolíne. Odmieta byť len tichou dedičkou veľkého panstva Mayfield – túži po slobode, po prírode, po živote mimo spoločenských pravidiel. No Veľká vojna, rodinné spory a neúprosné živly ju prinútia bojovať o všetko, čo miluje.
O osemdesiat rokov neskôr je Eliza poslednou strážkyňou Mayfieldu. Zocelená časom aj stratami musí čeliť vlastnému synovi a rozhodnúť sa, čo obetovať, aby zachránila rodinu i zem, ktorá ju formovala.
Tam, kde sa rieky spájajú je dojímavá rodinná sága o žene, ktorá sa nikdy nevzdala – o sile prírody, lásky a neústupnosti v časoch premien. Autorka bestsellerov New York Times Mary Alice Monroeová ponúka prvý z dvoch epických a sugestívnych románov oslavujúcich život jednej nebojácnej ženy naprieč viacerými generáciami na americkom Juhu, nádherné opisy Lowcountry a odkazy, ktoré platia stáročia.
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Náš ľadovec sa roztápa, 2. vydanie
Náš ľadovec sa roztápa je jednoduchým príbehom o úspechu vo svete,
ktorý ustavične podlieha zmenám. Je to príbeh o kolónii tučniakov
z Antarktídy, ktorá žije dlhé roky nezmeneným spôsobom. Jedného dňa
zistí, že ich domov ohrozuje potenciálne katastrofický problém. John
Kotter, guru vrcholového manažmentu a organizačných zmien na Harvard
Business School, dokazuje v knihe s pomocou výstižnej bájky, ako sa dá
pomocou metódy ôsmich krokov dosiahnuť zmena v každej spoločnosti.
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Netvor a ja
Temná romantasy inšpirovaná starovekým Rímom.
Sarai si stále nepamätá, prečo sa ju niekto pred štyrmi rokmi pokúsil zabiť. Vie však jedno: prípad bol uzavretý nespravodlivo. Dnes sa vracia na miesto činu s novou identitou Pravdolovkyne – prokurátorky schopnej magicky odhaliť klamstvo. Jej partnerom sa stáva chladný a sadistický Tetrarcha Kadra, najzlovestnejší zo štyroch sudcov vládnucich krajine a hlavný podozrivý v prípade úmrtí, ktoré sa podobajú na útok, aký prežila.
Presvedčená o jeho vine, Sarai začne viesť dvojitý život: vo dne súdi prípady po boku Kadru, v noci proti nemu spriada pomstu. Kadra je však sympatický a jeho tvrdá ruka pri riešení korupcie má v sebe čosi neodolateľné. Keď Sarai odhalí dôkazy, ktoré ju vtiahnu do smrteľného politického súboja, musí zároveň bojovať s vlastnou príťažlivosťou k mužovi, ktorého hlas jej pripomína jedinú spomienku na útočníka.
Netvor a ja je strhujúci príbeh inšpirovaný starovekým Rímom, kde sa miešajú intrigy, krvavé spory, manipulatívne hry a zakázaná láska. Perfektná voľba pre čitateľov, ktorí milujú romantasy s dávkou temného napätia a nečakaných zvratov.
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Požierači svetla
Čo ak svet rastlín nie je tichý, pasívny a jednoduchý, ale plný komunikácie, pamäti, stratégií a emócií, ktoré sme doteraz nepoznali?
Oceňovaná novinárka Zoë Schlangerová v Požieračoch svetla berie čitateľa na vzrušujúcu cestu najmodernejším výskumom, ktorý mení naše chápanie prírody od základov. Zrazu zisťujeme, že rastliny sa vedia navzájom varovať pred predátormi, rozlišovať členov vlastnej „rodiny“, počuť húsenice či prispôsobovať svoje telo svetu okolo seba. Pamätajú si. Rozhodujú sa. Manipulujú zvieratami tak, aby ich chránili alebo opelili. A možno dokonca… aj premýšľajú.
Zoë Schlangerová sa stretáva s vedcami, ktorí zasvätili život rastlinám, a prináša podmanivé príbehy zo skleníkov, pralesov a laboratórií, kde sa dych zeleného života skúma na úrovni, ktorá vyráža dych. Výsledkom je kniha, ktorá narúša nielen naše predstavy o rastlinách, ale aj o inteligencii, vedomí a mieste samotného človeka v prírode.
Toto je príbeh o bytostiach, ktoré žijú bez krokov a hlasu – a predsa možno vedia o svete viac, než si myslíme.
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