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Brain Wash reveals the dangers of consumption culture to our mental and cognitive health, and offers diet and lifestyle interventions to heal the brain.

The New York Times bestselling author and renowned clinical psychologist teaches women how to transcend their fears and illusions, break free from societal expectations, and rediscover the person they were always meant to be: fully present, conscious and happy.

Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly.

A brilliant new history that dramatically reassesses how far the Viking world extended. Dr Cat Jarman exposes the unexpected routes that Viking travel and trade took - and how these kings of the river were frequent travellers of the Middle East and the Silk Road.

The 'End of History' is over. How did it end - and comes next?

**A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR SELECTION**As heard on The Tim Ferriss Show!'Captivating'TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'The book Shukman was born to write'NATALIE GOLDBERG, author of WRITING DOWN THE BONES'A wonderful and generous book'DAVID HINTON, author of THE WILDS OF POETRY***One Blade of Grass is award-winning novelist and poet Henry Shukman's account of his journey through the world of Zen Buddhism. Raised in a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the Sixties and Seventies, an unexpected spiritual awakening would prompt a lifelong quest to integrate the experience into his life, leading him eventually to Zen Buddhism. As Shukman gets to grips with meditative practice and struggles with anxiety, depression and the chronic eczema he had had since childhoods, he discovers in surprising ways the emotional, spiritual and even physical healing that he has been searching for all along.By turns humorous and moving, this beautifully written memoir demystifies Zen training, casting its profound insights in simple, lucid language, and takes the reader on a journey of their own, into the hidden treasures of life that contemplative practice can reveal to any of us.

A vivid and beautifully illustrated mythology of the British Isles - reframing ancient stories that deal with human themes of extinction, connection to landscape, parenthood, defiance, love and loss.

Written by one of the most respected forensic anthropologists in the world and designed for use in the laboratory or in the field, this volume is a practical comparative guide to the differences among species for nearly all bones in the body. It features high-quality photographs that illustrate shape and structural distinctions by showing simila

This commentary on Galatians was composed by St. John Chrysostom (347 - 407), the great preacher of Constantinople, who delivered them in the form of six homilies, providing a detailed verse by verse study of this important letter by the Apostle St. Paul.The Epistle is the ninth book in the New Testament and is addressed to the Christians in Galatia, a region of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).In it, St. Paul addresses the controversy of the Mosaic law and how it applies to non-Jewish Christians.This work is a reproduction of the "Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians, and homilies on the Epistle to the Ephesians, of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople" Oxford: JH. Parker, 1840. Translated by WJ. Copeland (1804-1885) and includes the original footnotes and Bible references. This version is also illustrated with artwork and icons of the figures mentioned in the Epistle.

'The stoic, detached, empirical, hard-boiled, penetrating, realist mind of James Burnham is something to behold, to admire, to emulate' - National Review¿¿¿¿¿A classic work of political theory and practise, this book makes available an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States: Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. In addition, there is a long section on Machiavelli himself.James Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.

A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language-an intersectional, inclusive illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms created by and for queer culture. With a foreword from Paula Akpan Do you know where "yaaaas queen!"

Discover your unique gifts and dare to be different with #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher, Joyce Meyer.

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic.Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world. Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series which originally launched in 2016. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is published by Rebel Girls, a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. About Black Girl Magic CaShawn Thompson, a proud third-generation native of Washington, DC, came up with the concept "Black Girls Are Magic" when she was a little girl growing up with her mother, grandmother, and aunts. It sprang forth fully formed from the mind of a poor little Black girl who didn't yet have the words to describe the brilliance she saw in the women in her family, but had heard countless tales of fairies, witches, and magicians. It was just magic to her. And it still is. Black Girls Are Magic became wildly popular in 2013 after CaShawn began using the phrase online (it was later shortened to the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic) to uplift and praise the accomplishments, beauty, and other amazing qualities of Black women.

Janina Fisher has spent 40 years working with trauma survivors, helping them to navigate towards healing. In Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma, she shows how the symptom legacy helped them survive and offers healing strategies.

Ramadan planners are designed to help us to focus and reflect upon our actions, and work on self-improvement during this month. This new edition Ramadan planner enables users to focus on physical and mental health, as well as spiritual health. Writing down what you've eaten and keeping track of your exercise habits makes you accountable to yourself, and helps you to see where you can improve. Allowing yourself a bit of me-time each day using the self-care ideas provided and writing about your thoughts and feelings helps to gain some control of your emotions - which is especially effective if you struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. The planner focuses on:¿ Du'as ¿ Qur'an¿ Zakat and Sadaqah¿ Nutrition and Diet¿ Exercise and Self-Care¿ Eid planning There are pre-planning pages, where you can identify your goals and action plans before the month begins, along with daily reflection pages for 30 days, and ample note pages at the back of the book. The planner also provides du'as of the Prophet (pbuh), 40 Rabbana du'as, valuable informative content on nutrition, self-care, and various other areas.InshaAllah this planner will inspire you to have a healthier Ramadan, which in turn will make it a more focused month and benefit you physically, mentally and spiritually. Please note, this planner is undated, so can be used any year.

A box set collection of five iconic novels by Neil Gaiman.

Shadow State is a gripping investigative account of how Russia's spies helped elect Donald Trump, backed Brexit, murdered enemies and threatened the very basis of western democracy. The operatives come in disguise.

Money may be power, but payments are the real superpower.

Brought to you by Penguin. A comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering.In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one.How To Live When A Loved One Dies offers powerful practices such as mindful breathing that will help you reconcile with death and loss, feel connected to your loved one long after they have gone and transform your grief into healing and joy.(c) Thich Nhat Hanh 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Ramadan planners are designed to help us to focus and reflect upon our actions, and work on self-improvement during this month. This Special Edition Ramadan planner is written specifically for teens and pre-teens, and enables users to focus on physical and mental health, as well as spiritual health. Writing down what you''ve eaten and keeping track of your exercise habits makes you accountable to yourself, and helps you to see where you can improve. Allowing yourself a bit of ''me-time'' each day using the self-care ideas provided and writing about your thoughts and feelings helps to gain some control of your emotions - which is especially effective if you struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. The planner focuses on:ΓÇó Du''as ΓÇó Qur''anΓÇó Zakat and SadaqahΓÇó Nutrition and DietΓÇó Exercise and Self-CareThere are pre-planning pages, where you can identify your goals and action plans before the month begins, along with daily reflection pages for 30 days. The planner also provides du''as of the Prophet (pbuh), 40 Rabbana du''as, valuable informative content on nutrition, self-care, and various other areas.InshaAllah this planner will inspire you to have a healthier Ramadan, which in turn will make it a more focused month and benefit you physically, mentally and spiritually. 6 x 9 inch (approx UK A5), paperback. 132 pages.Please note, this planner is undated, so can be used any year.