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From the bestselling author of FEMINA, a brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been exploited over centuries for political, nation-building ends. In LEGENDA, bestselling historian Professor Janina Ramirez peels back the layers of time to reveal how the lives of women have been co-opted by those intent on crafting national identities. Their names are well known, and summaries of their achievements have been recited in classrooms for decades, but medieval women like Joan of Arc, Lady Godiva and Isabella of Castile have been misrepresented, their stories twisted and weaponised. Meanwhile, ground-breaking 18th- and 19th-century women who blazed a trail through revolutionary Europe have been forgotten, their legacies too easily dismissed or ignored. Questioning established narratives and searching for the real women behind the legends, Ramirez interrogates what defines a nation and who gets to build it, shining a light on how history is so often hijacked to serve the ideological and political interests of the present.

Keep your mind most agreeably engaged. Pick up your pencils and step into the world of the BBC's classic adaption of Pride & Prejudice, where you are invited to meditate on the very great pleasure of the show's beloved scenes and characters. In a celebration of the iconic series starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, this Official colouring book will allow you to roam the sprawling grounds of Pemberley, lounge in the drawing room with the Bennet sisters, and perhaps even decline a dance with the dashing Mr Darcy. With more than 45 beautiful illustrations and memorable quotes, the whimsy and witticisms of this adored story will spring to life as you colour. The perfect pastime for those moments when, like Mary Bennet, you should infinitely prefer a book…

Unlock the power of your subconscious to manifest your dreams 'This book is a revelation! Lacy's focus on subconscious beliefs rather than just positive thinking is a game-changer.' - Dr Tara Swart, bestselling author of The Source Are you ready to transform your life and manifest your deepest desires? In How to Manifest, Lacy Phillips, a renowned manifestation expert and founder of the To Be Magnetic program, shares her revolutionary approach to unlocking the power of your subconscious mind. Forget the ineffective rituals and vision boards that have failed you in the past. Lacy's journey from struggle to success reveals the real secret to manifestation: aligning your subconscious beliefs with your true desires. Through her unique, science-backed method, Lacy teaches you how to harness neuroplasticity to rewire your mind, enabling you to attract the life you truly deserve. Join the tens of thousands who have already transformed their lives with Lacy's guidance. With practical, step-by-step instructions and a warm, no-nonsense tone, How to Manifest is the ultimate guide to living your most authentic dreams.

A revolutionary approach to longevity and ageing In many western countries, people complain of turning invisible after 50. When they hit their mid-60s, they expect or are forced to retire, cutting them adrift from social networks and leading to a loneliness epidemic. But it doesn't have to be this way. In Healthy to 100, Ken Stern uncovers the ground-breaking secrets of the winners in healthy longevity - countries like Singapore, Spain, Japan and South Korea - who are all top-rankers on the 'Healthy Longevity Index', the best measure not just of living long, but living long well. Bringing together the latest science of ageing and real-life stories, this book offers us a personal and societal guide to living a fulfilling life after 65: one where purpose, learning, community and intergenerational connection are the pillars of good health. Rather than advocating for special diets or exercise regimens, Healthy to 100 offers a hopeful, attainable and research-backed model for anyone seeking a longer, healthier and purpose-driven life.

We all know the feeling of digital exhaustion. The aimless scrolling, eyes glazing over at the screen. The feeling that no matter how many messages we respond to, how many posts we read, or how much data we sort through, we can never stay ahead of it. Digital Exhaustion shows us how we can reimagine our relationship with our digital tools. Digital transformation expert and Professor, Paul Leonardi, argues that our exhaustion comes from the “exhaustion triad;” that is, the way that our tools change how we pay attention, how we attribute behaviours and intentions to others, and how we experience our emotions. By creating new habits around our use of technologies, we can set up boundaries so they stop depleting us so quickly. Follow these eight rules to regain control of your life: Rule #1: Stop Using Half Your Tools. Rule #2: Make a Match. Rule #3: Batch and Stream. Rule #4: Wait. One Hour. One Day. One Week. Rule #5: Don’t Assume. Rule #6: Always Be Intentional. Rule #7: Learn to See Around Corners. Rule #8: Be Here, Not There. Discover the life-changing guide to using your digital devices in surprising new ways to help you beat exhaustion and find new sources of energy.

Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday, with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion, alongside stories and memories from a lifetime of cooking. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Mary shares 90 of her very best recipes?each one perfected over a lifetime of cooking. From sumptuous dishes like Mary’s best ever Lasagne Bolognese, a foolproof Fragrant Chicken Traybake and a freezer-friendly Mac and Cheese, to irresistible desserts like Raspberry Soufflé and of course classic bakes, including Mary’s Best Brownies and Lemon Drizzle Traybake Cake, this collection features a mix of brand-new recipes and beloved classics for every home cook. Alongside the recipes, Mary shares stories and cherished family photographs that offer a glimpse into the memories tied to Mary’s favourite dishes. Accompanying a brand-new BBC series, Mary 90 is a lavish tribute to the joy of cooking and sharing good food.

The Brain Fitness Blueprint takes you on a transformative journey into brain fitness, revealing the secrets to optimising cognitive performance and physical vitality In today's unpredictable and often overwhelming world, a fit brain is no longer just about IQ. 'Brain fitness' encompasses emotional awareness and regulation, adequate cognitive rest, and resilience to meet the ongoing challenges we face every day. The Brain Fitness Blueprint is a holistic blueprint, providing practical techniques to achieve optimal brain health. Integrating ancient wisdom, such as meditation and mindfulness techniques, with new cognitive strategies, such as Unlimited Reality - a transformative practice that involves observing excellence in another person, then using imagery techniques to see through their eyes, hear through their ears, and feel every sensation in their body, as if you are living their experiences first-hand. In this digital era, constant connectivity and information overload can lead to mental fatigue and cognitive strain. The Brain Fitness Blueprint gives you the tools to not only survive, but truly thrive, in the modern world.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time when uncertainty runs deep and bluster, hubris and even cruelty are increasingly framed as acceptable leadership, Brown delivers practical, actionable insights that illuminate the mindsets and skill sets essential to reclaiming focus and driving growth through connection, discipline and accountability. Over the past six years, Brené Brown, along with a global community of coaches and facilitators, has taken more than 150,000 leaders in 45 countries through her Dare to Lead courage-building work. In Strong Ground, Brown shares the lessons from these experiences along with wisdom from other thinkers. This is a vital playbook for everyone from senior leaders developing and executing complex strategies to Gen Z-ers entering and navigating turbulent work environments. It is also an unflinching assessment of what happens when we continue to perpetuate the falsehood that performance and wholeheartedness are mutually exclusive. With equal amounts of optimism and caution about AI, Brown writes, 'I hear a lot of experts trying to soothe people's anxiety about the pace of technological change by offering platitudes like, What makes us human will ensure our relevance. This is dangerous simply because, right now, we're not especially good at what makes us human. We're not hardwired for this level of uncertainty, and many of us feel as if the constant need to self-protect is driving the humanity right out of us. This is why organisational transformation today must foster deep connection, deep thinking and deep collaboration. We need the courage to lead people in a way that honours and protects the wisdom of the human spirit.' Brown offers a broad assessment of the skill sets and mindsets we need moving forward, including the capacity for respectful and difficult conversations, increased productive urgency and smart prioritisation rather than reactivity, strategic risk-taking, paradoxical thinking and situational and anticipatory awareness skills. She identifies the toughest skill set as the discipline, humility and confidence to unlearn and relearn. Brown writes, 'Individuals and organisations are building new muscles. Finding our strong ground - that athletic stance - is the only thing that can provide both unwavering stability in a maelstrom of uncertainty and a platform for the fast, explosive change that the world is demanding.'

Discover 100 astrological recipes from everyone's favourite cocktail bar, The Alchemist. Enter a new dimension to create perfect planetary alignment with a brand new collection of dazzling recipes from the authors of The Alchemist Cocktail Book. Harness the power of the cosmos to mix the perfect alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for each sign of the zodiac. This spell-binding guide is brimming with unique cocktails that embody each astrological sign's distinct personality traits, elements and ruling planets. Use it to infuse your gatherings with cosmic creativity with recipes from a mesmerising Smokey Paloma to a thirst-quenching Cherry Poppins. So whether you're a fiery Aries, a grounded Taurus or a dreamy Pisces, Cosmic Cocktails promises enchanting recipes that will elevate your cocktails to enchanting new heights. There's recipes for everyone, from novice mixers to seasoned bartenders. Distil the universe into a glass with tantalising recipes including: Cosmic Oyster Ball Breaker Pear-ple Rain Power Trip Plant Pot Picante

'Stories are the most important thing of all because they are just about the only living thing that lasts…' At the end of the universe, a mysterious storyteller builds a campfire to draw his audience. He has gathered tales like any minstrel of old - and his specialty is tales of the Doctor. In this book of stories both long and short, you can experience Doctor Who's adventures through the prism of folk tales and fables. Retold from unusual perspectives, 1001 Nights in Time and Space is a bubbling mix of heroes and villains, soldiers and monsters, princesses, goblins, demons, tricksters, computers, ghosts and gods from all across the universe… taking inspiration from the entire 60-plus years lifespan of Doctor Who.

Once I hand them off to you, these recipes are no longer mine. They're yours, to do with as you please. And maybe, in the act of receiving, a little thread of connection will be woven between me and each of you. How can a recipe express the joy of sharing a meal in person? This is the feeling that Samin Nosrat sets out to capture in Good Things, offering more than 125 recipes for the things she most loves to cook. You'll find go-to recipes for ricotta custard pancakes, chicken braised with apricots and harissa, a crunchy Calabrian chili crisp, super-chewy sky-high focaccia and a decades-in-the-making, childhood-evoking yellow cake. Samin also shares tips and techniques, from how to buy olive oil (check the harvest date) to when to splurge on the best ingredients (salad dressing) to the one acceptable substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano (Grana Padano, if you must). Good Things captures, with Samin's trademark blend of warmth and precision, the essence of what makes cooking such an important source of comfort and delight, and invites you to join her at the table.

One of the greatest football managers of our time tells the story of his illustrious career through his record-breaking seven Champions League wins. Featuring interviews with Jude Bellingham, Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric and Davide Ancelotti. Carlo Ancelotti has won domestic titles in all of Europe's top five leagues, with teams including AC Milan, Juventus, Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Real Madrid. Yet the accolade that truly sets him apart from his contemporaries is his track record in the Champions League. As a player, Ancelotti lifted the trophy twice; as a manager he brought Champions League glory to his teams a remarkable five times. As he embarks on an exciting new era of his career as the manager of Brazil, Ancelotti reflects on his love of the world's most sought-after title. The Dream is a rich football memoir that takes you inside the mind of a winner. From dreaming of the trophy as a child, to the key games, players and moments of each campaign, we build a unique sense of a great tactician at work, as well as an intimate portrait of club football's greatest competition.

In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart draws on breathtaking real-life stories, cognitive science, ancient wisdom and much more to show that signs can guide and empower us. Have you ever experienced a coincidence that felt too unlikely to be true? Or have you seen or heard something that seemed to be a message from a lost loved one? It’s all too easy to dismiss synchronicities or signs like these as chance. But what if they weren’t? And what if, by learning to tune into them, you could access a guiding wisdom that would help you overcome challenges and live with purpose? In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart draws on her experience of grieving her beloved husband to explain how. Bringing together breathtaking real-life stories with teachings from cognitive science, near-death experiences and much more, she’ll show you how to: Tap into your most important decision-making tool – your intuition Break free from the distractions and stress of modern life and focus on what matters most Shift your mindset from fixed thinking to openness and wonder, so you can see life’s limitless possibilities With compelling theories about the nature of consciousness, honest reflections on grief and transformative tools to create a deep connection with the signs around you, let this book empower you to trust your instincts and thrive like never before.

No one sets out to be a bad boss. But some bosses out there really do give it all they've got. One in four of us feel like we are currently working for our worst boss ever. That not only has a huge impact on our enjoyment of the job, but our productivity also plummets, which surely is no good for anyone! The problem is, when you are stuck with a job or boss you don't like, you are given the same two pieces of advice; either suck it up or go off and find a new job, which costs you time and a whole lot of headspace, and costs businesses too! My Boss is a Moron is all about the third way. Serial entrepreneur and content creator Ben Askins shows you how to handle a terrible boss, make the best of a bad situation and still come out on top. Taking you through the entire lifecycle of work from job descriptions and interviews, to pay rises, promotions, annual leave and so much more, My Boss is a Moron pulls back the curtain on why companies and bosses make the choices they make, and what you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of success. With outrageous real boss stories and Askins' beloved sarcasm and humour, My Boss is a Moron is as entertaining as it is helpful and is designed to help you sidestep silly company policies and terrible management to ensure that you thrive at work, no matter the circumstances.

A guide to the 10 power moves that have built Taylor Swift's superstardom and empire, from a former Strategist at Harvard Business School's Institute for Strategy Taylor Swift's genius is not limited to her singing and songcraft: as the founder of her own multi-billion dollar enterprise she has higher returns than 99.9% of hedge funds, and has built a stronger global corporation than nearly every other American conglomerate CEO. She is the only person that the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank track with precision. She has a larger impact on the world economy than most economists that have ever lived, and has done more for US antitrust law than any sitting member of Congress. There is a lot to learn from Taylor Swift. Global investment fund manager and former head of Strategy at HBS (and Swiftie!) Sinead O'Sullivan taps into the same genius that sells out stadiums and shuts down the internet to give Taylor-the CEO, the strategist-the respect she deserves. O'Sullivan sums up Swift's business savvy into ten big, teachable lessons, including: Build a World (Not a Product): how to create value that is greater than the sum of its parts (or, how Taylor created the fan-centered Swiftverse that fosters community, belonging, and off-the-charts engagement) Be Anti-Fragile: how to embrace volatility, build resilience, and thrive in uncertainty-when your competitors can't (or, how Taylor gamed the chaos of Covid shutdown to own the airwaves) Don't Just Play the Game, Change It: how to rewrite the rules on your own terms when your chips are down (or, how Taylor almost lost control of her music catalogue to Private Equity-but re-recorded all her masters and took them back)

Share the love of home cooking with warming, hearty dishes straight from Mama's kitchen in this must-have mediterranean cookbook for beginners and food lovers alike. Food delivery company Mama Rita found fame in the UAE for their deliciously comforting selection of home-cooked meals. Now, co-founders and mother-daughter duo Jessica and Rita Kahawaty are sharing three generations of family recipes with more than 75 nourishing and flavourful dishes that are perfect for entertaining a crowd. Inspired by Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and international flavours, Mama Rita is filled with tried and trusted recipes that showcase Jessica and Rita's Lebanese-Australian roots and passion for family cooking. Try Lebanese classics such as Not Soggy Fattoush or Soulful Chicken Shawarma, and whip up family favourites like Grandma's Vegetarian Lasagne or Hot Red Meatballs. Beautifully designed throughout and featuring stunning photography shot on location in Lebanon, Mama Rita is a celebration of the big flavours that get everyone round the dinner table together. Whether you're looking for your first Lebanese cookbook, the perfect gift for a foodie or want to explore authentic Middle Eastern cooking at home, this book belongs on your kitchen shelf.