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1) Misbelief
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The renowned social scientist, professor, and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delivers his most urgent and compelling book—an eye-opening exploration of the human side of the misinformation crisis—examining what drives otherwise rational people to adopt deeply irrational beliefs.
Misinformation affects all of us on a daily basis—from social media to larger political challenges, from casual conversations in supermarkets, to even...
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Marian Henley's beautifully illustrated memoir tells an emotionally resonant story about the wonder and redemption of raising a son after surviving extreme male violence.
This poignant graphic memoir describes the most difficult conversation between a mother and her son - the one about the two rapes she experienced as a young woman. It's something she always knew she would share with her son, but the process of doing so is harder - and more freeing...
3) Diversify
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'A handbook for these troubled times' Psychologies Magazine'Engaging and informative ... highlights our common humanity' Kofi Annan'A passionately written polemic' You Magazine The truth is, INCLUSION is better for EVERYONE. In this empowering call to arms, June Sarpong MBE proves why. Putting the spotlight on groups who are often marginalised in our society, including women, ethnic minorities, those living with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community,...
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When Mollie Babcock stepped off the train in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1890, she knew she had to start a new life. She'd left her husband and their medical practice in Iowa, and with only a few hundred dollars in her pocket and a great deal of pride, she set out to find a new position as a physician. She was offered a job as doctor to the miners at Bannack, Montana, and thus began her epic adventures in the Rocky Mountain West.
The true story of a...
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In the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm. With hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, a sell-out world tour and record-breaking album sales under their belts, Twice have well and truly earned their place in the K-Pop hall of fame. And they're only just getting started. tells the amazing story behind one of the most-loved groups of our time. Covering their triumphs and setbacks, the making of everyone's favourite...
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In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes listeners inside a Baltimore gang, offers an in-depth portrait of its notorious leader, and chronicles the 2016 FBI investigation that landed eight of its members in prison
Sandtown is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world; it earned Baltimore its nickname Bodymore, Murderland, and was made notorious by David Simon's classic HBO series The Wire. Drug deals dominate...
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Featuring numerous stories from real people and exercises for developing your natural gifts, this book teaches you how to use intuition to get ahead in life. Melanie Barnum provides inspiring stories from people in a variety of fields. These diverse examples from doctors, lawyers, musicians, therapists, and other professionals show how intuition helped them experience an "aha" moment that led to a positive shift in their life.
Real Life Intuition...
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'Bernie Marsden is a musical treasure...I don't think people know ALL he has done and just how much he was a part of the early British rock scene to present day. It's all in here. READ THIS BOOK!' Steve Lukather, Toto Touring with AC/DC. Befriending The Beatles. Writing one of the world's most iconic rock songs. This is the story of a young boy from a small town who dreamt of one day playing the guitar for a living — and ended up a rock n' roll...
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Few people watch sport for its politics. Yet what happens on the field of play often reflects the problems in our society. Such was the case in the eighties, when black footballers emerged from the dressing room to find bananas being hurled from the stands, and racially motivated attacks and police harassment were the norm. Today, things have improved. Crowds are less hostile and stars like Anthony Joshua and Sir Mohamed Farah are among our most revered...
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This book teaches you how to invoke angelic allies for hundreds of goals, from better protection and well-being to greater mindfulness and creativity.
Looking for love? There's an angel who can help. Want to be more successful? There's an angel who knows what to do. Hoping to find your true purpose in life? There's an angel who can answer. Bestselling author Richard Webster reveals which angels will best support you and provides the rituals to summon...
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A Handful of Raisins is a heart-stirring memoir about survival, strength and courage. For Michèle Misino de Luca, life began as a series of dark, traumatic episodes and continued as deeply challenging events beset her incessantly throughout her youth. Yet somehow, she rises to value life, viewing it as a miracle. She was five years old when she first felt completely on her own, and although food, clothing and a warm bed were provided, it seemed her...
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New York Times bestselling author and educator Ron Clark challenges parents, teachers, and communities everywhere embrace a difference in the classroom and uplift, educate, and empower our children.
Read this book to find out why so many across the country have embraced these powerful rules:
• Set the electric tone on day one
• Teach your children how to study-don't expect it to come naturally
• Don't constantly stress about test scores
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For years, Monsanto declared that their product Roundup, the world's most widely used weed killer, was safe. But that all changed in 2015, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analyzed data from scientific studies and concluded that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, was probably carcinogenic. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disagreed, other regulatory agencies got involved, and scientists clamored to understand...
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El premiado filósofo, conferenciante internacional y académico Dr. Pablo Muñoz Iturrieta nos trae un manifiesto filosófico que pretende animar a los lectores a aprender a pensar por sí mismos y no permitir que la tecnología domine y controle su vida.
En un mundo de servicios de streaming a la carta y de interminables contenidos de TikTok, no es ningún secreto que la tecnología está dominando nuestras mentes y comportamiento, lo que en última...
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UK's bestselling language learning audio series. This full course takes you from complete beginner in Spanish to complete confidence. It is the perfect companion for holidays and business trips abroad. • Easy to use – fast, flexible and portable• Easy to follow – just listen, speak and learn• Easy to learn – no complex grammar Whether you're a beginner or you want to refresh and build upon your existing knowledge, you can become confident...
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Author and illustrator Siobhán Gallagher's humorous and heartfelt graphic memoir details her journey from being anxious and unhappy to learning to love herself as she is.
"I'm proud of the person I've become because I fought to become her." At the age of 30, Siobhán Gallagher looks back on her teenage years struggling with anxiety and diet culture, desperate to become a beautiful, savvy, and slim adult. As an actual adult, she realizes she hasn't...
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We constantly encounter complex problems at home, in our places of work, and in society at large. Even if we had all the time and money in the world, sometimes no good solution can be found. So, what should we do, especially when we can't wait? The answer: a workaround.
For ages, global corporations have been lecturing small organizations and not-for-profits on how to get things done. As it turns out, it should have been the other way around. In...
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From cold cases and serial killers to the death of a spy, Peter's true life story is as gripping as the finest thriller The gripping and action-packed story of how Peter Faulding came to be Britian's leading forensic search and rescue expert.
Discover the truth beyond the police tape in What Lies Beneath, the arresting memoir of murder, investigation and justice from Peter Faulding, a world-leading forensic search expert.
Recovering bodies, finding...
19) The Art of Sushi
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Fly to Japan and come discover all there is to know about sushi. After revealing the secrets of chocolate to us, Franckie Alarcon offers a gourmet panorama of this exceptional dish that has conquered the planet! But do you really know sushi? The author traveled to Japan to meet all the players involved in the making of this true work of culinary art. From the traditional starred chef to the young cook who is shaking up the rules, including all the...
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As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species.
In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the case that technology has reshaped humanity just three times in history: 100,000 years ago, we harnessed fire, which led to language; 10,000 years ago, we developed agriculture, which...
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