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Engaged Compassion
Leverage your biology to support the healing of anxiety, isolation, deep sadness and conflict with this research-tested program for actively practicing compassion.Tasked by the Dalai Lama to find new ways of sharing ancient Tibetan wisdom with the modern world, Lobsang Tenzin Negi has been at the forefront of compassion science for over 25 years. The culmination of this work, his pioneering Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) is more effective than mindfulness in reducing anxiety and depression, and helps to nurture kinder, more collaborative societies too.Guiding us through 8 basic steps, Dr Negi reveals that compassion is a natural instinct, and shows how CBCT can shift our internal wiring to unlock this simple superpower. Each chapter blends traditional Buddhist stories, contemporary anecdotes from across the world, scientific evidence, practical advice, guided meditation and a three-step exercise, to give us a comprehensive and memorable method for improving our lives.
American Fantasy
*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*EMBARK ON THE JOYOUS AND NOSTALGIC JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IN THE LATEST NOVEL FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THIS TIME TOMORROW AND ALL ADULTS HERE'Pure joy' Ann Patchett'Fun, delicious, big-hearted' Taylor Jenkins Reid'Criminally readable' Maria Semple'I can't TELL you the enjoyment it gave me' Marian Keyes'I was completely swept away' Coco Mellors'You will feel so understood by this novel' Rainbow Rowell'Unexpectedly hilarious. Cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun!' Holly Brickley'I longed to be aboard the American Fantasy' Lauren Bravo---Annie is on a journey straight back to her past. When the American Fantasy cruise ship sets sail for a four-day themed voyage, aboard are all five members of a famous 1990s boyband, and three thousand women who have worshipped them since their youth. Newly divorced and with an empty nest, Annie is on board as a lark to appease her sister. Once a diehard fan of the band as a teen, she now feels out of place amid the sea of bedazzling t-shirts bearing the singers’ faces. Yet when the lights go down, the cocktails are poured and the band starts singing, Annie finally reconnects to a long-submerged part of herself. As she encounters Keith, the band’s slightly depressed, fifty-something lead singer – not just a celebrity but someone clearly in need of a friend – she feels like anything is possible. But is the connection between Annie and Keith just a fantasy? Or is this the beginning of a new chapter for them bot? ull of laugh-out-loud reflections on fame, nostalgia, marriage and growing up, American Fantasy celebrates the magic of revisiting our youth, and the even greater magic of starting anew. ---PRAISE FOR EMMA STRAUB'Has all the pleasures of reading one of Anne Tyler's compelling family portraits' NEW YORK TIMES'Nostalgic, wise, funny, and filled with love' GABRIELLE ZEVIN on This Time Tomorrow'Smart, compelling, irresistible' LIANE MORIARTY on Modern Lovers'Her warmth and sense of humour electrify every page' NEW YORK MAGAZINE
Hear Ye Mortals
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard From the award-winning author of Furia—two brothers struggle against a totalitarian regime in this historical YA about fighting for what you believe in, even when the world around you tries to silence your voice. In 1976 Rosario, Argentina, brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre share a passion for music and a bond as best friends. However, under the authoritarian military government, artists and musicians are considered enemies of the state, even if they're just teenagers playing at home. When one of their songs unexpectedly gains popularity on the radio, Daniel and Adrián, along with their band Río Babel—comprised of children of immigrants from Spain, Palestine, and Germany—face a daunting choice. They must decide whether to pursue their dream of becoming musicians or to remain silent to protect their families. Ready to challenge the military regime, their resolve is tested when one of their own goes missing. This novel delves into the power of music in the fight for a better tomorrow, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories of courage, family, and the enduring spirit of resistance against a totalitarian regime.
Greatest Football Stars: Mohamed Salah
Mo Salah is an inspirational goalscorer who has helped Liverpool achieve victory after victory. He’s won almost everything there is to win, both for his team and as a player. He’s competed all over the world, causing trouble for defenders all over the pitch. About the Greatest Football Stars series:Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world’s greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe, this series covers their unique journeys to stardom – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
Run
Run, Eisner Award Winner for Best Graphic Memoir, is an essential graphic novel, whether for the home or the classroom. First you march, then you run. From the #1 bestselling, award-winning team behind March. This follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series March is the continuation of the life story of John Lewis and the struggles seen across the United States after the Selma voting rights campaign. To many, the civil rights movement was capped with the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. All too often, the depiction of history ends with a great victory. But John Lewis knew that victories are just the beginning. John Lewis was one of the preeminent figures of the movement, leading sit-in protests and fighting segregation on interstate busways as an original Freedom Rider. He became chairman of SNCC (the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and was the youngest speaker at the March on Washington. He helped organize the Mississippi Freedom Summer and the ensuing delegate challenge at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. And he co-led the march from Selma to Montgomery on what became known as “Bloody Sunday.”In Run, John Lewis and longtime collaborator Andrew Aydin reteam with Nate Powell—the award-winning illustrator of the March trilogy—and are joined by L. Fury, making an astonishing graphic novel debut, to tell this often-overlooked chapter of civil rights history. “In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect Union here in America.”—Congressman John Lewis“Run recounts the lost history of what too often follows dramatic change—the pushback of those who refuse it and the resistance of those who believe change has not gone far enough. John Lewis’s story has always been a complicated narrative of bravery, loss, and redemption, and Run gives vivid, energetic voice to a chapter of transformation in his young, already extraordinary life.” —Stacey AbramsNew York Times Top 5 YA Books of the Year · Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Young Adult Library Services Association) · Washington Post Best Books of the Year · Variety Best Books of the Year · School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
Pain Songs
Pain Songs, Daniel Sluman’s fourth poetry collection, is written through the personal experience of chronic pain, examining the ways the body and the world interact and intersect. Tender and often sensual, we encounter the internal weather systems and shifting states of the bodily self, challenging conventional ideas of wellness and illness. Reflecting on love, family, and relationships, the poems explore intimacy, fertility, pregnancy, and what the repercussions are of living inside a body that feels like ‘an alarm that rings and rings’. Sluman’s poetry, with its immense lyric clarity, brings the human song of the self alive by witnessing its pains and pleasures intimately.
Ordinary Love
A STYLIST BEST NEW RELEASE OF 2025''An exquisitely tender portrayal of enduring love'' OBSERVER''A sweeping, decades-spanning tale of queer desire'' MARIE CLAIRE''Profoundly moving'' EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL, bestselling author of STATION ELEVEN''Almost unbearably beautiful'' EMILIA HART, bestselling author of WEYWARD''Had me hooked from the first page'' JENNIE GODFREY, bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS_________________________________________________________________________There''s no such thing as an ordinary love storyWhen Emily catches sight of Gennifer Hall at a party, she is transported back to the moment they fell in love as teenagers. Their connection was electric, and they thought it was forever.Twenty years later, Gen is an Olympic runner, the career she strived for, while Emily is living a picture-perfect life: Manhattan townhouse, two young children and a wealthy husband, Jack. But Jack''s controlling behaviour is spiralling, and Emily has lost sight of who she once was.Now, despite Emily''s fracturing marriage and the pressures of Gen''s career, they are drawn back together by a magnetic attraction. After years of heartbreak, missed chances and misunderstandings, will they finally get a second chance at first love?A sweeping love story about desire, friendship, mistakes and the possibility of second chances, for fans of The Paper Palace and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow_________________________________________________________________________''I''m obsessed with this novel. It demands obsession'' HOLLY BRICKLEY, author of DEEP CUTS''Funny and moving and sexy'' J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN, bestselling author of THE CLIFFS''A gorgeously written love story'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''I loved this moving, tender story about lost love and second chances'' RED''Immersive and insightful'' LISA OWENS, author of NOT WORKING''[A] raw, gorgeous debut'' THE i PAPER''A tender romance'' WOMAN & HOME''Shining with rare clarity'' SAINSBURY''S MAGAZINEREADERS ARE RAVING:????? ''So raw and so real . . . If there''s one book you read this year, it should be this one'' ????? ''I absolutely devoured this . . . Clear your afternoon to read this one straight through'' ?????''The characters were so real that I miss them now the book''s over. This novel is one for the ages'' ????? ''Boy did this pack a punch, have a box of tissues by your side - you will need these'' ????? ''Sexy and sensual . . . I found myself not wanting to stop reading'' ????? ''So emotionally wrecked by this book [that I''m] still thinking about it obsessively months later'' ????? ''I fell in love with this story and these characters right from the beginning''
My First Disney Pal: Donald Duck
Meet your first Disney pal, Donald Duck, in this colorful and collectible board book with gatefolds, featuring original comic book art by legendary Disney artist Carl Barks Using original art by legendary Disney artist Carl Barks, this colorful and collectible board book is perfect to introduce Donald Duck to the youngest Disney fans. Jump into your first adventure with Donald and revisit some of his most memorable moments! Meet his best friend Mickey Mouse, his sweetheart Daisy Duck, and his hilarious nephews throughout this highly collectible board book that features three gatefolds that can be lifted to add a playful touch. The charming My First Disney Pal series includes:My First Disney Pal: Donald Duck My First Disney Pal: Mickey Mouse My First Disney Pal: Minnie Mouse
Seek The Traitor's Son
From Veronica Roth, the legendary author of the Divergent series, Seek the Traitor's Son is a dazzling, epic tale of war, fate and devastating love. The daughter of a bounty hunter. The knight sworn to protect her. And the prophecy that destroys their lives . . . Elegy Ahn did not ask for destiny to find her. She's a soldier defending her small country against a powerful enemy: the Talusar, who worship a Fever that brings death to everyone it touches . . . except those who it resurrects, forever changed. Rava Vidar is a Talusar general with a reputation for cruelty and triumph. And when Elegy and Rava first meet, it’s to hear a prophecy that could apply to either of them. The prophecy declares that either one of them could carry their people to victory. But at the center of both of their fates is a man. A man who, Elegy is told, will bring her death. A man she’ll fall in love with. With two nations at stake, she and Rava are destined to collide. And when they do, only one will be left standing. Elegy intends to make sure it’s her. An extraordinary epic begins. Praise for Seek the Traitor's Son:'Her most compelling work to date . . . Veronica Roth knows exactly how to break your heart'– Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six'A story of treachery and enduring love, Seek the Traitor's Son is epic in its stakes and intimate in its romance, but most of all I loved its core of deep compassion'– Everina Maxwell, author of Winter's Orbit'Veronica Roth reaches for epic, and grabs it beautifully'– John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain‘Veronica Roth has created yet another immersive world full of high stakes and fast-moving action where prophecy and destiny collide'– Anton Hur, author of Toward Eternity
Failure
Fashion thrives on fame and success, capitalism and culture. But beneath the luster and hype, fashion is also inevitably about failure – an essential part of its history and evolution. In his contribution to the Fashion in Action series of short books rallying readers to tackle pressing issues in fashion, Nick Rees-Roberts unravels the relationship between forms of creative and commercial failure to consider how we might begin to address the systemic failings of the fashion industry today. Positing failure as a speculative way to rethink fashion and focussing on the checkered histories of a number of designers and brands, Rees-Roberts explores how forms of commercial failure within a capitalist framework might actually be productive, enabling designers to retain independence and balance by potentially opting out of the fashion establishment, if not of the system altogether. He then goes on to look at the broader systemic failures of the 21st-century fashion industry, arguing that rather than keep focussing on doing and making, we should be undoing and remaking the idea of fashion itself in order to rethink design outside of the framework of a hyper-globalized industry. By applying failure as a critical mode of inquiry, this book invites readers to consider a new direction for the future of fashion – one that values resilience and reinvention over the relentless pursuit of the next big success.
Tricolore 6e edition: 14-16: Student Book 4
Tricolore 6e édition is a trusted and comprehensive French course designed for international learners. Fully aligned with the latest specifications, it supports all major exam board syllabuses and ensures a smooth transition from lower secondary to higher levels of study. Written by the experienced Tricolore team, this edition combines print and digital resources to build confident, independent language users. With a strong focus on French as a global language, it equips students to engage with authentic texts and real-world communication across the Francophone world. The course offers clear grammar progression and a systematic approach to language learning, helping students develop the skills they need for exam success. Structured assessment and exam-style practice are embedded throughout, supporting focused preparation at every stage. Interactive digital content is fully integrated via Kerboodle, offering a wide range of engaging resources including audio, activities, and assessments to reinforce learning both in and out of the classroom. Tricolore 6e édition provides everything you need to inspire learners and support their journey to fluency in French.
Nova Swing
"An awesomely fluent and versatile prose stylist" - INDEPENDENT"Amazing achievement ... Harrison pulls off the almost impossible feat of seamlessly blending hard sci-fi, cyberpunk, noir crime ... while doing what all the best literature does" - Goodreads ReviewerSet in the unique world, first featured in the award-winning Light, here is a story of love, murder, and intergalactic noir on the razors edge of the imagination, as envisioned by the incomparable M. John Harrison. In a neighbourhood of underground clubs, body-modification chop shops, adolescent contract killers, and sexy streetwalking Monas, you'll find the Saudade Event - a zone of strange geography, twisted physics, and frightening psychic onslaughts. Vic Serotonin is a travel agent, arranging illegal travel to and from Saudade. His latest client wants a tour and she is a woman as unpredictable as the site itself, and maybe just as dangerous. Coincidentally, a troubling new class of semi-biological artefacts start finding their way out of the site, transforming the real world in unsettling ways. Pursued by a detective intent on collaring him for his illegal tours, and hunted by a gangster convinced that the travel agent has infected him with a rogue artefact, Vic must make one final trip as the universe around him rapidly veers toward viral chaos
The Six Secrets of Change 2.0
Create a thriving, adaptable organization with proven strategies to cultivate meaningful change In this much-anticipated new edition of The Six Secrets of Change, acclaimed bestselling author Michael Fullan offers 50 percent new content to lay out key factors that allow an organization to adjust quickly and intelligently to shifts in consumer tastes, political climate, and economic opportunity and sustain meaningful change. His lessons are simple, but profound, showing why collegiality must be deliberately cultivated, long-range plans must allow for the possibility of unknown opportunities, employees must be developed and nurtured, learning opportunities must be offered frequently, leadership potential must be developed at all levels, and positive pressure must be inescapable. Fullan also provides actionable guidelines and ideas that support those at the local, regional, and policymaker levels to become influential in helping to transform organizations and systems. Students, for example, will learn how to work with adults in developing vital learning and well-being habits that help them become better citizens “in” and “for” society. Ultimately, Fullan convinces us that a leader who attends to all these things will have an organization that is constantly learning, growing, and thriving. Readers will find: Illustrative examples from a variety of businesses, health organizations, and public education systemsEye-opening insights on why so many commonly accepted business principles are guaranteed to lead to failureMethods to create a culture of trust and ambition that empowers employees and inspires them to put their best foot forward This new edition of The Six Secrets of Change is required reading for all business leaders and executives who are seeking all of the perspectives and tools they need to create a winning strategy for transformational change in their highly unique organizations.
Fatherhood
An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the contemporary 'crisis of men', Fatherhood dares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men play at home and in the world.
What is fatherhood, and where did it come from? How has the role of men in families and society changed across thousands of years? What does the history of fatherhood reveal about what it means to be a dad today?
From the anxious philosophers of ancient Athens and Henry VIII's obsessive quest for an heir, to Charles Darwin's theories of human origins, Bob Dylan's take down of 'The Man', and beyond, historian Augustine Sedgewick shows how successive generations of men have shaped our understanding of what it means to be and have a father, and in turn our ideas of who we are, where we come from and what we are capable of.
King of the World
Revealing the extraordinary rise of a young fighter from Louisville who changed the world of sports, King of the World chronicles the incredible battles fought by Muhammad Ali inside the ring and out.
It was the night of February 25, 1964. A cloud of cigar smoke drifted through the ring lights. Cassius Clay threw punches into the gray floating haze and waited for the bell.
When Cassius Clay burst onto the sports scene in the 1950s, he broke the mould. He changed the world of sports and went on to change the world itself: from his early fights as Cassius Clay, the young, wiry man, unwilling to play the noble and grateful warrior in a white world, to becoming Muhammad Ali, the voice of black America and the most recognized face on the planet.
King of the World is the story of an incredible rise to power. With grace and power, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Remnick tells of a transcendent athlete and entertainer, a rapper before rap was born. Ali was a mirror of his era, a dynamic figure in the racial and cultural clashes of his time. King of the World is a classic biography and a book worthy of America's most dynamic modern hero.
Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
The Dichotomy of Leadership
Learning to find balance will lead you to victory.
Every leader must be ready and willing to take charge, to make hard, crucial calls for the good of the team and the mission. Something much more difficult to understand is that, in order to be a good leader, one must also be a good follower. This is a dichotomy; a Dichotomy of Leadership. It is, as authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin wrote in their bestselling first book Extreme Ownership, 'Simple, Not Easy'.
Now, in The Dichotomy of Leadership, the authors provide the insight and awareness necessary for leaders to understand when to lead and when to follow, when to focus and when to detach, when to tighten the reins and when to let the team run, when to aggressively manoeuvre and when to be prudent. The life-changing guidance is essential reading for every leader and every team. Understanding how to maintain balance enables leaders to most effectively lead, accomplish their mission and achieve the ultimate goal of every team: Victory.
The second book in the phenomenally successful Extreme Ownership series.
A sündisznó
Ki lakik a kertemben? - A sündisznó és még rengeteg más, felfedezésre váró titokzatos állat!
Ismerd meg rejtett életüket, szokásaikat, és tudd meg, milyen próbatételek elé állítja őket a természet. Ha megérted a titkaikat, te magad is a védelmezőjükké válhatsz.
Nincs is jobb, mint kényelmesen bekuckózva elmerülni a természet csodáiban.
Kukkants be kerti szomszédaink lenyűgöző világába, és válj te is a természet igazi barátjává!
Frame 37
Ex-journalist John Dyer must take on a dangerous political conspiracy to bring a killer to justice. IN A WORLD OF LIES, PROOF IS POWER. John Dyer is living a quiet life when he receives a call that changes everything: an old university friend, Lia, has been killed. Decades have passed since his last heartbreaking conversation with her, but Dyer finds himself driven to investigate. What Dyer uncovers puts him in the path of a political conspiracy with one man at its heart. A man who forty years ago committed a crime witnessed by just four people. When another of the witnesses dies in suspicious circumstances, Dyer finds himself in danger of his life. To combat the forces arrayed against him, he needs incontrovertible proof – but will he find it in tim? s Dyer chases his leads from Tasmania to Argentina and finally to Michigan, where it all began, he unwittingly pits himself against an adversary more powerful than he could have imagined, in a race as heartstopping as tomorrow’s headlines. PRAISE FOR NICHOLAS SHAKESPEARE:'An absorbing thriller with shades of John le Carré' Evening Standard'A tremendous, richly rewarding novel, written with great intelligence and narrative brio. Completely enthralling' William Boyd'One of our best and truest novelists' The Times 'Exciting... A page-turner' Daily Telegraph‘Wonderfully well written... with an insidious escalation of menace, and paranoia that fairly shimmers off the pages’ Guardian
Buzz
Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities, and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colours of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal. In this new book for children from renowned entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, and illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive. This book is sure to delight insect lovers aged 7+ and includes:- 15 chapters on brilliant bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive. - A guide on how and where to spot insects- Fascinating stories and folklore exploring how insects have inspired myths and legends through the ages- Words from renowned entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London- Stunning artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini MeadowsPraise for Buzz:"Children will enjoy poring over the presented facts and the exquisite illustrations, and budding entomologists will adore this thought-out and well-designed book." - School Library JournalPraise for the series:Grow: "An exceptionally good-looking volume, full of practical advice" - The BooksellerGlow: "This book is stunning! It's wonderfully tactile and the illustrations are sumptuous and opulent" - Juno MagazineFly: "The song of spring...a fully illustrated collection of more than 150 birds from around the world" - RSPB Magazine
