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Pooja Lakshmin
Powerful practices to heal yourself and our broken culture
'A bracingly honest, galvanising and necessarily provocative look at "self-care" through a political and feminist lens' Pandora Sykes
'This isn't just…
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Pamela Zave, Jennifer Rexford
A new way to understand the architecture of today's Internet, based on an innovative general model of network architecture that is rigorous, realistic, and modular.
This book meets the long-standing…
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Osamu Dazai
'Dazai's brand of egoistic pessimism dovetails organically with the emo chic of this cultural moment and with the inner lives of teenagers of all eras.' Andrew Martin, The New York…
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Stephen Zagala
A captivating account of Australian documentary photography at its height including the photographs of Max Dupain, Carol Jerrems, William Yang, Rennie Ellis, David Moore, Mervyn Bishop, Sue Ford and others.
Colin Campbell
Meghan and Harry The Real Story: Persecutors or Victims presents the reader with a strikingly forthright analysis of what happens when a vulnerable male, raised in the traditions of the…
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Angelo Coassin
Super simple - and super sexy - Italian recipes from social-media sensation and passionate cook Angelo Coassin, aka Cooking with Bello
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David Graeber
A rumbustious retelling of the birth of the Enlightenment, from the bestselling radical author of The Dawn of Everything
The Enlightenment did not begin in Europe. Its true origins lie…
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Kozo Kaku, Touru Sugita
The true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan's greatest swordsman told in exciting manga form!
Deborah Levy
Fearless and essential - the highly anticipated final instalment in Deborah Levy’s critically acclaimed ‘Living Autobiography
Liz Quick
This student introduction to managing events brings a much-needed real-world industry perspective alongside essential academic coverage for success in both your studies and career.
Douglas B. Larkin
This book provides fresh perspectives for teachers working to make science accessible to all K-12 students. The second edition addresses teaching and learning science in a post-pandemic world and the…
Jennifer Rayner
The climate assertions that only prevent effective action, and what could replace them
Kate Clancy
Menstruation is something half the world does for a week at a time, for months and years on end, yet it remains largely misunderstood. Scientists once thought of an individual's…
Qin Leng
Drawn from real life, these tender and funny comics about a young boy named Lou are a joyful exploration of self-discovery and self-expression. This is a book for all ages…
Leandro Rao
Baileys Journey: A Story of Resilience, Activism, and Embracing Authenticity, follows the remarkable life of Bailey Fernandez as they navigate the challenges of gender identity, break barriers as a trans…
Lizzie Frainier
A witty, relatable memoir that explores modern dating through the lens of our favourite romcoms.
Tariq Lazaro
*_Back-of-the-book summary: *_Follow Dylans incredible journey from a small town to becoming a pioneering transgender health advocate. Discover the challenges and triumphs of navigating high school, founding a foundation, and…
Edward Chancellor
Winner of the 2023 Hayek Book Prize
Longlisted for the 2022 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award
A comprehensive and profoundly relevant history of interest from one of…
Ilona Bray
Specially written for new or grassroots organizations, this book packs in practical and legal guidance to every aspect of getting financial support for a charitable organization, whether from foundation grants…
Explores the Sa?khya system and the delicate relationship it articulates between witness consciousness (Puru?a) and manifest realities (Prak?ti), providing a path to freedom through knowledge.
James McBride
A personal journey in search of the soul legend James Brown by National Book Award-winning novelist James McBride
Howard Amos
'A different level of insight to anything I've read for a long time about Russia.' - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia
'Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy…
An extraordinary investigation into the lives of ordinary people in Russia, and what lies behind Putin's popularity.
Sarah Bax Horton
Bringing a completely new analytical approach to the identity of the most notorious murderer in history, Sarah Bax Horton presents compelling evidence and names the real Jack the Ripper.
Gabriel Zuchtriegel
The director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park offers a vivid view of daily life in the lost city, shares the latest discoveries, and reflects on preserving heritage. In The Buried…
Tatyana Rodriguez
In this inspiring memoir, Quincy shares their journey from childhood in a small town to becoming a champion for justice, impacting transgender youth and paving the path for trans rights…
Shaun Attwood
Up close and personal with the world's most dangerous women
Hettie Judah
A fascinating history of stones and the surprising ways they have - and continue to - shape, influence and inspire us, in a beautiful volume.
Margery Williams
By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.
Callum Stephen Howes
Through personal experience, helpful tips, affirmations, and more, in this guide autistic self-advocate Callum Stephen Howes aims to empower autistic individuals and educate allies. This invaluable resource suggests practical ways…
Steve Albrecht
This book provides the level of detail for new and seasoned HR leaders to use to staff and operate their libraries with the best employees they can find. It offers…
Raspberry Pi
Space exploration is fascinating and inspiring for children and adults alike. With the tiny Raspberry Pi computer helping to change the world little-by-little, it was only a matter of time…
David Yarnold
From Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world and make it a better place.
Malcolm Jones
The Secret Middle Ages is a controversial and completely fresh view of the medieval world through its rare and amazing artefacts
Iris Bohnet, Siri Chilazi
"From Harvard Kennedy School behavioral economist and author of What Works Iris Bohnet and Harvard Kennedy School researcher Siri Chilazi, a guide offering readers at every level, in any kind…
Kamran Khan, Bill Cox
Learn how the good guys implement cryptography and how the bad guys exploit it. In Hacking Cryptography you'll find unique guidance for creating strong cryptography that can withstand attempts to…
Singumbe Muyeba
Confronts neoclassical economic conventions on homeownership in sub-Saharan African cities
While homeownership has clear benefits among the poor, this book shows the utility of real property rights as an economic resource are severely limited in Sub-Saharan African cities. While global…
Francesca De Tores
An epic literary historical novel set during the Golden Age of Piracy, about the life of the infamous female pirate Mary Read.
Tony Davidow
Comprehensive guide to the private market, covering allocating capital, portfolio construction, product evolution, and more
Written in accessible language, Private Markets: Building Better Portfolios with Private Equity, Private Credit, and…
Phil King
One of the main reasons for the Raspberry Pi's continued popularity is its 40-pin GPIO header, which enables users to connect electronic components and control them with a program.
While…
Lisa Pease
A thorough and groundbreaking addition to our understanding of the RFK assassination based on newly released police reports and government documents.
In A Lie Too Big to Fail, longtime Kennedy…
Alua Arthur
"A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives, from America's preeminent death doula"--]cProvided by…
Kate Winkler Dawson
Acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and true-crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter and…
