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This Element traces the development of Wittgenstein's views on belief formation throughout the different phases of his philosophy. Section 1 concentrates on the Tractarian period, where the sparse references to belief consist primarily of reactions to Russell. The logical purism of the early Wittgenstein led him to reject psychological stances such as those found in Russell's epistemological works. Section 2 explores Wittgenstein's 'middle' period, focusing on his evolving views on belief formation, influenced by his shift to viewing language as a social practice. It addresses key texts, including The Big Typescript and 'Cause and Effect', and links the psychological mechanisms of belief to Wittgenstein's later grammatical investigations in an analysis that extends to his reflections on mathematics and religion. Section 3 reconstructs the intellectual trajectory that would culminate in On Certainty, tracing the influence of Moore and Newman on the range of belief-forming processes Wittgenstein examines in his final writings.

In this gripping interactive crime novel, YOU are the detective. At the end of every chapter, YOU decide what to do next… A village of secrets. You arrive at the heart of a remote forest to investigate the murder of a young woman, found dead inside an ancient stone circle. She's a rock singer, who was filming a music video. Now her bandmates are suspects, along with the eccentric locals. No one is telling the truth. There's just one problem: they all have water-tight alibis, and many villagers believe the singer was actually killed by the 'Stone Warden' - a figure from local folklore who haunts the forest. Only YOU can solve the mystery. Decide who to interview, decode the strange symbols written on the stone circle, and uncover what the villagers are hiding behind closed doors. Will your choices catch the killer - or will they be your downfall?

The next chapter of human history should not be written by algorithms, it should be written by us. It is only by fully understanding how data has shaped our past that we can decide what role it plays in our future. 'The new history of mankind demanded by our times... This book asks what we will do about data now that we have no choice but to do something' Jaron Lanier, author of Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Right Now 'Breathtaking in its scope and enormously fulfilling in its depth, this book is profoundly fascinating' Lewis Dartnell, author of Being Human We live in an era when trading our information for access can feel harmless or inevitable - yet from targeted advertising to mass surveillance, data shapes the course of our lives. How did it gain the power it now holds over us? Long before writing existed, at the dawn of civilisation in Mesopotamia, rulers pressed marks into clay to keep track of land, people and grain. To rule, they had to keep count. It is no accident, then, that the first written name in human history was neither a god nor a king, but an accountant. As ships and navigation expanded our horizons, a new age of European empires took control of more than 80 per cent of the world's surface, using colonial censuses, maps and ledgers to decide who belonged, who owed, and who could be sacrificed. Today, a handful of private brokers increasingly define what we see and what is real. Taking readers from ancient cave markings and knotted strings to the algorithmic state, Dartmouth professor Roopika Risam reveals how data has always been the seed of power: a technology of control that has shaped civilizations and upheld empires. Provocative, humane and sweeping in scope, Data Empire challenges us to decide whether we will allow a new set of data empires to hardwire inequality into the next century, or fight for systems that work for the benefit of all. This groundbreaking 11,000 year history argues that empire was never just about weapons or ships - it was built on collecting information on us, to rule us. Perfect for readers of Nexus and The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.

Steam rises from bowls of noodle soup, tender steaks are seared in butter, sand-roasted chestnuts are shared from a paper bag. Suyin Du Bois's Eating Air is a mouth-watering book of poems about food, belonging and connection. Charting a journey across cuisines and continents, these poems carve into the author’s dual Chinese-Malaysian and Belgian heritage and food’s enduring role in our cultural, familial and personal histories. From the low stools of Penang’s kopitiams to the bright lights of London’s Chinatown, Eating Air is a love song to food and a poignant catalogue of its profound capacity to serve up memory, language, and longing.

Noel Crowe, miután tizenhét évesen hátat fordít a papi szemináriumnak, a nagyszüleihez kerül Fahába. Az apró ír faluban mintha megállt volna az idő - és az eső is szüntelenül szemerkél. Egyik reggel azonban kitisztul az ég, és híre megy, hogy hamarosan a villany is megérkezik. A változás első jeleivel együtt egy idegen is betoppan: Christy, a messziről érkezett villanyszerelő Noelékhez költözik. A fiú nem tudja, miért, de azonnal érzi, hogy a sorsuk összefonódott. Miközben ő a felnőtté válás bizonytalan útját járja, és fellángol benne a mindent elsöprő reménytelen szerelem egy lány iránt, Christy múltjának lassan feltáruló titkai fiatalkori választottjának elárulásáról megismertetik vele a szeretet és megbocsátás mélységeit. Niall Williams regénye gyengéd iróniával és mély bölcsességgel mesél hitről és kételyről, veszteségről és újrakezdésről, miközben egy letűnő világ csendes szépségét idézi meg - egy közösségét, ahol a hétköznapi történések is különös jelentéssel telnek meg.

'Will keep you on the edge of your seat from its first page to its last page' -Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and SteelFrom ancient megalodons to fearsome Great Whites, this book tells the complete, untold story of how sharks emerged as Earth's ultimate survivors, by world-leading paleontologist John Long. Sharks have been fighting for their lives for 500 million years and today are under dire threat. They are the longest-surviving vertebrate on Earth, outlasting multiple mass extinction events that decimated life on the planet. But how did they thrive for so long? By developing superpower-like abilities that allowed them to ascend to the top of the oceanic food chain. John Long, who for decades has been on the cutting edge of shark research, weaves a thrilling story of sharks' unparalleled reign. The Secret History of Sharks showcases the global search to discover sharks' largely unknown evolution, led by Long and dozens of other extraordinary scientists. As the tale unfolds, Long introduces an enormous range of astonishing organisms: a thirty-foot-long shark with a deadly saw blade of jagged teeth protruding from its lower jaws and bizarre sharks fossilized while in their mating ritual. With insights into the threats to sharks today, how they contribute to medical advances, and the lessons they can teach us about our own survival, The Secret History of Sharks is a riveting look at scientific discovery with ramifications far beyond the ocean. 'This book is the work of a master scientist and storyteller. It will make you see sharks in a new way: not as blood-thirsty monsters that we should fear, but as nature's ultimate survivors' - Steve Brusatte, New York Times bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs'Readers will want to sink their teeth into this' - Publishers Weekly'Thoroughly researched and wonderfully narrated, The Secret History of Sharks makes a convincing case that the story of sharks is nothing less than the story of life on Earth. Highly recommended!' - Nate Blakeslee, New York Times bestselling author of American Wolf

The first installment in a brand-new, original chapter-book series set in the world of HBO Max’s hit TV show Mermicorno: Starfall and written by New York Times bestselling author Kiki Thorpe After their defeat at Ika’s lair and their arrival at the Pearl Palace, Kameko is anxious to find her dad, who is missing at sea. But Royal Mother Pearl tells her that the ocean is simply too dangerous right now!Kameko, who can’t just sit and wait, starts writing messages in bottles and releasing them, hoping that one will find its way to her dad and help them reunite. Nautique knows that this task is futile. The ocean is huge, after all. Kameko adores her Mermicorno friends. But as the only Mermaid-icorno in the group, she sometimes feels left out. Nautique and Squishella are besties, and Astra and Gwen clearly have a special connection. So who is Kameko’s best frien? s the Mermicornos make plans to find the Mermicorno Kingdom, Kameko starts to feel more than ever that she needs a best friend. Will a friend help her find her dad?

In the suburbs, a red fox encourages his cubs to take their first steps towards independence. In Botswana, an elephant matriarch must trust the youngest member of the herd to find water. This charming collection of five beautifully illustrated stories celebrates the incredible bonds between animal families as they navigate the challenges of survival in the wild. With themes of conservation, climate change and rewilding woven throughout, and non-fiction pages after every story, each tale is as educational as it is heartwarming. Alice Harman’s warm storytelling pairs perfectly with Becca Hall’s adorable illustrations, making this mix of a comic book and picture book a delight for young readers.

"Pracovný zošit Ako sa dnes cítiš? Všímaj si, čo sa deje okolo pomáha deťom porozumieť vlastným emóciám, myšlienkam a objavovať svoj vnútorný pokoj. Kreatívne aktivity od psychologičky Chiary Piroddi, špecialistky na pediatrickú neuropsychológiu, vedú deti k väčšej všímavosti, hlbšiemu sústredeniu a sebavedomiu."

From the Queen of Space Horror comes a terrifying, dread-filled nightmare perfect for fans of Ridley Scott and Andy Weir. 'This slice of space horror will be just the ticket for the Halloween season' New Scientist'So well done and creepy, with a twist that will shock you!' Hildur Knútsdóttir'The S.A. Barnes Creature Feature we've all been waiting for! Tense, nasty, and melancholic' Caitlin Starling_________Halley Zwick is on the run. Exposing an interplanetary conspiracy should have brought justice. Instead, it’s brought Halley a target on her back. With nowhere left to turn, she boards a relic of the past: Elysian Fields, a drifting crypt in deep space. Once hailed as humanity’s answer to death itself, Elysian Fields was trillionaire Zale Winfield’s promise to Earth’s elite — cryo-sleep until medicine caught up with mortality. But that future never came, and the barge has floated dark and silent for over a century. Or so Halley thought. Shadows fall across corridors. Scratching claws echo in the vents. Something is crawling, slithering, waking. As Halley descends into the heart of the ship, paranoia blurs into terror. The Elysian dead may not be sleeping—and what woke them is hungry. _________Readers love Cold Eternity'The best Barnes book yet''Just the right amount of horror''Creepy and atmospheric''I was on the edge at all times'

Plunge into a world of magic, color, and sparkle with more than 70 pages of activities and 100+ dazzling stickers!Get ready for a whimsical adventure where unicorns shimmer, mermaids make a splash, and rainbows stretch across every page with the Unicorns, Mermaids, Rainbows & Sparkles Sticker, Color & Activity Book. Bursting with creative fun, this enchanting activity book invites kids to color, puzzle, play, and decorate with over 100 magical stickers featuring their favorite fantasy friends.Inside, you’ll find:Charming coloring pages full of adorable mermaids, unicorns, and other magical scenesEngaging puzzles and games like mazes, matching, and spot-the-differenceCreative challenges and crafts to spark imaginationOver 100 dazzling stickers to decorate journals, notebooks, and art projectsPerfect for rainy days, travel, or anytime screen-free play, this all-in-one activity book provides hours of creative entertainment. Whether you love all things magical or just can’t get enough of glitter and rainbows, it’s the ultimate adventure for kids who dream big and shine bright!

The gripping story of Taiwan’s rich past and precarious present from the country’s top foreign correspondent, now with an updated afterword.‘Compelling and important’ – Rana Mitter, The Observer‘Few books qualify as essential reading, but Ghost Nation is one of them’ – Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of Hidden Hand‘A thoughtful, illuminating exploration of Taiwan’s past and present as well as its possible future’ – BooklistTaiwan is the geopolitical tinderbox of the twenty-first century, a nation whose fate directly impacts every major economy, every global political alliance and even the future of AI. Sitting at the heart of the great power struggle between China and the US, the country is the linchpin of the modern world – yet it remains profoundly misunderstood.From colonial outpost to a thriving democracy and global technological superpower, Taiwan’s journey is one of incredible resilience against 400 years of foreign rule. In Ghost Nation, veteran journalist Chris Horton draws on over a decade of first-hand reporting to provide a panoramic and compelling history. He exposes the fundamental weakness of China’s sovereignty claims and illuminates the strength of a nation forged by struggle.Ghost Nation is the essential account of a people fighting for their self-determination and democracy and the definitive guide to understanding the current threat to global order. The world’s stability rests on Taiwan’s survival.‘Indispensable and timely’ – Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent‘An unmissable account . . . Accessible, entertaining and immaculately researched’ – Dr Jonathan Sullivan, co-author of Taiwan: A Contested Democracy Under Threat and former director of the China Policy Institute

''Fascinating'' DAILY MAIL''Well-written and makes the reader think'' RUSSELL FOSTER, TLS''A real eye-opener'' INTELLIGENCE SQUAREDA DAILY MAIL BEST HEALTH BOOK OF THE YEAR''Unlock the mysteries of your sleeping mind with this journey into dreams'' DAVID EAGLEMANEverybody sleeps - but are we unlocking the full potential of our dreaming mind? leep is essential. It allows our brains and bodies to repair, rejuvenate and perform critical functions. It also allows us to dream - and dreaming, it turns out, is just as essential. Shining a light onto the deepest corners of our minds, sleep scientist Michelle Carr uncovers the hidden links between dreaming and wellbeing. She reveals how to problem solve in your sleep, why micro-dreaming is essential for creativity and what nightmares are really telling us - along with how to master them. Drawing back the covers on how the nocturnal brain works, this is the essential guide to revolutionise both your sleeping and waking health.''An accessible and persuasive primer on the incredible and long-overlooked power of nightmares and dreams'' ALICE ROBB***PUBLISHED UNDER THE TITLE NIGHTMARE OBSCURA IN THE UNITED STATES***

Push, pull and slide the colourful scenes to discover J.M. Barrie’s classic story, Peter Pan!Follow the Darling children as they travel with Peter to Neverland, discover the Lost Boys and come face to face with cunning Captain Hook! This is the perfect introduction for toddlers who like to play as they read, with gentle rhyming text and chunky mechanisms. This much-loved story has been beautifully reimagined for a new generation by popular children''s illustrator Miriam Bos.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Collect more magical tales in the First Stories series with The Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz.

THE GRIPPING NEW DI STRATTON THRILLER FROM THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF BELIEVEIt’s every mother’s worst nightmare. Your son is gone. And everyone’s a suspect…'Suspenseful and kept me guessing with a killer twist' 5***** Reader Review'Brilliantly plotted...an intense, emotional read' 5***** Reader Review -----Laura is ready to start a new chapter. Between her messy divorce with her ex-husband, and moving in with her new fiancé, her son Benjy and her successful writing career have been her only constants. Until that fateful day. The afternoon starts like any other. Laura collects Benjy from school, then heads upstairs to write. It’s not until the sun is setting that she realises the house is quiet. Too quiet. It’s not until she sees the footprints in the garden that she knows something is terribly wrong. One set is undeniably Benjy’s. It’s the other set that strikes fear in her heart – those of an adult. Someone who took her son, right from under her nose…DI Stratton is called to investigate. She must trust no one - and suspect everyone. Even Laura. After all, doesn't her latest story follow a boy the same age as Benjy? One that takes a devastating turn... -----Why readers can't put When You Looked Away down!'Captivated me immediately and held me until the very last word' 5***** reader review'Really gripping and emotional...excellent' 5***** reader review'Clever, chilling and chock full of intrigue, emotion and rawness' 5***** reader review'The plotting and pacing is masterful, keeping the tension high throughout...I didn't guess the ending and was desperate to find out the truth. It's impossible to put down!' 5***** reader reviewWhy authors and reviewers LOVE S.M. Govett: ‘The very definition of a page turner’ Janice Hallett‘A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end’ Jennie Godfrey ‘One of the finest crime stories of the year’ Daily Mail ‘A superior psychological thriller…gripping, clever and full of twists you won’t see coming’ Sarah Pinborough‘An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night’ Abigail Dean‘You won’t put it down once you start’ Prima

Everyone thinks she's dead. Turns out she went undercover. An edge-of-your-seat reverse heist thriller about a teen spy who must outsmart a team of criminals in order to free a building full of innocent hostages . . . and herself. Masterfully weaving together the undercover secrecy and thrills of The Naturals series, the killer twists and turns of Five Survive and the futuristic setting of Cyberpunk 2077. ‘An incredibly fun, fast-paced blend of a spy thriller mixed with speculative elements. A fantastic, immersive read.’ Ravena Guron, author of This Book KillsIn the near future, to combat identity theft, paper and plastic IDs have been replaced with permanent biometric tattoos. But governments still need people to work in the shadows. These people are called wraiths. THENWhen she was fifteen, Augusta Pine (alias) hacked a car’s autopilot and accidentally killed her first crush. She was given two options: 1) Spend twenty years in prison for manslaughter or 2) serve ten years in the Identity Security Division as a wraith – an undercover spy with no official existence. Augusta chose the second. NOWEighteen-year-old Augusta has no fixed home and all her family think she died in the car crash. Her only friends are her coolly professional handler, Prefect, and a snarky sentient Al spybot called Edgar. On a rare weekend to herself, she decides to rent a room in a smart apartment complex and makes grand plans to do nothing but relax . . . until six cyber criminals hack the building and imprison all the residents. To save everyone, Augusta will have to rely on her wits and her own criminal skills to stay one step ahead of the killers. For the first time in her life, could it pay to not exis? RAISE FOR AUGUSTA PINE DOES NOT EXIST:‘Thrilling, clever and wickedly funny – Augusta Pine is the heroine we deserve.’ Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders‘Masterfully blends classic, adrenaline-pumping action with futuristic tech and next gen espionage. This is the future of thriller books – literally.’ Kayvion Lewis, author of Thieves’ Gambit‘Bold, clever and original. A twisty, tense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First‘A tense thrill ride of a book. Augusta Pine is the fearless anti-heroine we all need.’ Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous‘Clever, twisty and very funny. I absolutely inhaled the book.’ Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks‘Big thrills, stunning twists and heaps of fun, this is a wickedly smart, fast-paced, up-all-night thriller.’ S. J. Green, author of Noah Can’t Even‘Utterly unputdownable. Get used to being on the edge of your seat! A twisty, clever and compelling thriller.' Emily Cooper, author of Season of Fear‘A super-smart, speculative spy thriller with a kickass main character.' J. L. Simmonds, author of Run Away With Me‘A high stakes, high adrenalin, high-tech spy thriller that grips you from the explosive first page and does not let go.’ Kate Francis, author of Circle of Liars‘Fresh, futuristic and filled with suspense. A technology drenched thriller with heart and humour that has you hooked until the very last page.’ Isabella Galbraith, author of The One‘Spy novels are SO back. A darkly funny, futuristic thrill.' Beth Tomlin, author of To Hell With You‘The fun and adventure of Mission Impossible meets the emotional grit of The Girls I've Been. This book was a thrill ride from start to finish!’ Kalyn Josephson, author of This Dark Descent

An unforgettable wartime novel about loyalty, honour and the unbearable cost of choosing a side, perfect for readers of The Rose Code, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale'A thoughtful and beautifully written story of young love across the divide' The Times‘This stunning novel will stay with you long after you turn the last page’ Lucy Foley'A heart-stopping thriller, a heart-breaking love story, and a heroine to die for. I loved it’ Kate Mosse_________Munich, 1938. Europe is on the brink of war when Julia 'Missie' Ormesby, a young Englishwoman, meets Conrad von Echlau, a German aristocrat whose conscience is increasingly at odds with the country he serves. Their connection is instant, consuming — and impossible. As Germany darkens under Nazi rule, Missie and Conrad are pulled apart by history. He remains bound to the Luftwaffe, while she returns to England, where her fluency in German leads her to Bletchley Park and the hidden world of enemy intelligence. But when Conrad is chosen for a secret German mission, the war brings them back into each other’s orbit in the most devastating way. Now Missie must confront the truth: the man she once loved is no longer just a memory. He is part of the enemy war machine. And as Britain’s intelligence chiefs close in, love, duty and country collide.

Introducing the characters of Enid Blyton''s much loved Secret Seven to a young audience with these fun new adventures, especially written for children beginning to read. Each story is accompanied by colourful illustrations to engage the young reader and support the text.In this story, Colin and Barbara meet a woman and her grandson in the park. The boy has lost his toy car, and he is very upset. So, Colin and Barbara begin to look for clues to find it!Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 5+ and has been levelled at book band Blue 4.

Dive into a dazzling underwater world and discover just how important fish really are.   Fish are FINTASTIC! No, really – they do so much for us. They help prevent diseases, build beaches, create medicines and balance entire ecosystems. Yet most people have no idea how incredible fish are . . .   Follow your pufferfish guide through a wild, witty underwater adventure that reveals the brilliant skills, hidden superpowers and ecological importance of fish – and why they should never, ever be underestimated.  Along the way, you’ll meet: The gulping guppies who help stop the spread of diseases like malaria by gobbling up mosquito larvae in village ponds. The herring shoals who've invented a smelly way to communicate – through farts, which even have different accents. The great white sharks who work diligently to stop smaller animals taking over foodchains, keeping the underwater eco-system in balance. . . . and many more fishy friends who quietly keep our planet alive! Without fish, we wouldn't be here – but they're in danger of disappearing. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of fishy friends, inspiring a new generation of underwater protectors.   With gloriously quirky text and illustrations from dynamic duo Jules Howard and Gosia Herba, this stunning book will reel you in hook, line and sinker!