Heresy: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God by Catherine Nixey
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'In the beginning was the Word,' says the Gospel of John. This sentence - and the words of all four gospels - is central to the teachings of the Christian church and has shaped Western art, literature and language, and the Western mind.Yet in the years after the death of Christ there was not merely one ...Show more
Live More with Less: Upgrade your life without costing the Earth! by Kate Luckins
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A practical, inspiring and entertaining guide to living sustainably for those craving a total lifestyle upgrade without the guilt. Written by Dr Kate Luckins, Founder of the global clothes-swapping movement, The Clothing Exchange and Sustainable Lifestyle. Drop the eco-guilt and create the sustainable l ...Show more
The Trial of Vladimir Putin by Geoffrey Robertson QC
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There have been dozens of books about the Russian President since he launched his illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Some have examined the historical aspects of the conflict, others have analysed its military and geopolitical importance. However, none so far have looked purely at the legal c ...Show more
AI: Game On: How to decide who or what decides by Tim Trumper
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AI: Game On is written for today’s business leaders who seek to understand how AI can be leveraged for increased sustainability, improved competitive positioning and/or to drive better customer, shareholder and societal outcomes. The aim of AI: Game On is to help business leaders thrive in a world that ...Show more
Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a New China by Yuan Yang
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A Sunday Times, Observer and Waterstones Best Book of 2024 This is a book about the coming of age of four women born in China in the 1980s and 1990s, dreaming of better futures. It is about Leiya, who wants to escape the fate of the women in her village. Still underage, she bluffs her way on to the fact ...Show more
Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby
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Category: SCIENCE/CURRENT AFFAIRS | Series: G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.
A "fascinating and very moving" (Aaron Sorkin, award-winning screenwriter of The West Wing and The Social Network) chronological timeline spanning from Biblical times to today that explores one of the most interesting countries in the world--Israel.Israel. The small strip of arid land is 5,700 miles awa ...Show more
Simply Quantum Physics
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Discovering quantum physics has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Quantum Physics is an essential introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. It is a perfect beginner's guide to the strange and fascinating world of ...Show more
The Life of Birds by David Attenborough
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A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough's bestselling classic. BIRDS. Over 9,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightn ...Show more
Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
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Imagine a world where… Your phone is too big for your hand Your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body In a car accident you are 47% more likely to be injured. If any of that sounds familiar, chances are you’re a woman. From government policy and medical research, to technology, workplac ...Show more
The Future of Geography: How power and politics in space will change our world by Tim Marshall
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Category: SCIENCE/CURRENT AFFAIRS | Series: Tim Marshall on Geopolitics Ser.
Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. We’re entering a new space race – and it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to com ...Show more
God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens
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Category: SCIENCE/CURRENT AFFAIRS | Reading Level: very good
In god is Not Great Hitchens turned his formidable eloquence and rhetorical energy to the most controversial issue in the world: God and religion. The result is a devastating critique of religious faith god Is Not Great is the ultimate case against religion. In a series of acute readings of the major r ...Show more
Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness
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"In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges." -- Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to Strangers and host of the Revi ...Show more