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Affluenza
Brief summary
There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why.
He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading. Cities he visited include Sydney, Singapore, Moscow, Copenhagen, New York and Shanghai, and in each place he interviewed several groups of people in the hope of finding out not only why this is happening, but also how one can increase the strength of one's emotional immune system.
He asks: why do so many more people want what they haven't got and want to be someone they're not, despite being richer and freer from traditional restraints? And, in so doing, uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what you've already got. In other words, how to be successful and stay sane.
ISBN:9780091900113
Author:Oliver James
Hidden Figures
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Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race
Set amid the civil rights movement, the never-before-told true story of NASA’s African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America’s space program.
Before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of professionals worked as ‘Human Computers’, calculating the flight paths that would enable these historic achievements. Among these were a coterie of bright, talented African-American women. Segregated from their white counterparts, these ‘colored computers’ used pencil and paper to write the equations that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.
Moving from World War II through NASA’s golden age, touching on the civil rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the women’s rights movement, Hidden Figures interweaves a rich history of mankind’s greatest adventure with the intimate stories of five courageous women whose work forever changed the world.
ISBN:9780008201326
Author:Margot Lee Shetterly
Mr Nobodys Eyes
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Things have been difficult for Harry since his mother remarried. With a new baby at home, and only trouble at school, life is unbearable. Ocky the chimp, escaped from the circus, offers Harry a chance for a new life.
With his friend, Harry runs away from all the people who seem so hard on him. At first, life on the road is an adventure, but gradually everyone they trust betrays them. When their lives are in danger, who will help Harry and Ocky?
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ISBN:9780670830220
Author:Michael Morpurgo
Toro Toro
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Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo turns his storytelling skills to the drama and tragedy of the Spanish Civil War, illustrated by Michael Foreman.
TORO,TORO is the story of a young boy growing up in Andalucia, Spain, on a farm rearing bulls for the bull ring. Antonito hand rears a little black calf and they become firm friends, but the boy doesn't yet understand the fate of the black bulls – the corrida and death. Later, when he learns of the horrors of the bull fight, he frees Paco, the black bull, and rides with him into the hills.
There they witness the bombing of their village (it's the year 1936, and the Spanish Civil War has started) and Antonito cannot go back – his family and the farm are destroyed, and Paco has run off, wild with fright.
He decides to stay in the hills, where he meets up with the Resistance fighters. During the War, Antonito hears stories round the campfire of the wonderful black bull, who becomes a symbol of freedom for them all. Could this really be Paco? But no-one has ever seen him. After the war, when Antonito is working as a muleteer in the mountains, he falls asleep and dreams of Paco. In the morning, he wakes to see hoof prints on the ground beside him…
A delightful story, full of nostalgia and drama in the author's own inimitable style. Illustrated by Michael Foreman.
ISBN:9780007107186
Author:Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman
Outlaw The story of Robin Hood
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After a fierce storm, a boy discovers a human skull, buried beneath the roots of an ancient tree. A skull with a legendary story…
Vivid re-imagining of the legendary hero Robin Hood by bestselling author of War Horse.
"Tell the sheriff, tell Sir Guy of Gisbourne, tell everyone in Nottingham, that the Outlaws rule here in Sherwood, that we rule in the king’s name… I am Robin Hood.”
Homeless and lost in a dark, strange forest, young Robin is rescued by a motley crew of misfits. He yearns to avenge his father and seek justice against cruel oppressors, to finally defeat the Sheriff of Nottingham, once and for all.
And through his friends, Robin Hood finds the courage to become a legendary hero.
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ISBN:9780007465927
Author:Michael Morpurgo
Amazing Story of Adolphus tips
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A heart-warming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!
‘Classic Morpurgo brilliance’ – Publishing News
"Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again."
It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, and the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily and her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes – lock, stock and barrel.
Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas – barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself…
Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips – and wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later.
ISBN:9780007182466
Author:Michael Morpurgo
Pregnancy Encyclopedia
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Just discovered you're pregnant? Feeling a little bit lost? The Pregnancy Encyclopedia has the answers to all your questions, including the ones you haven't even thought of yet.
From early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness to having a baby and breastfeeding, The Pregnancy Encyclopedia covers everything that you need to know. Top experts in the pregnancy field offer up encyclopedic knowledge on every topic from trying for a baby right through to caring for your newborn up to 3 months and everything in between, including pregnancy symptoms.
The Pregnancy Encyclopedia is set out in an accessible question-and-answer format so you can find the answer to your burning questions, including information on morning sickness, C-sections, breastfeeding, baby clothes and even a due date pregnancy calculator.
The Pregnancy Encyclopedia is the trusted back-up you need at one of the most important times in your life.
ISBN:9780241216552
Author:DK and Dr. Chandrima Biswas
The Day by Day Pregnancy Book
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The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Comprehensive Advice from a Team of Experts and Amazing Images Every Single Day.
The complete guide to pregnancy, day-by-day
No other pregnancy book provides this level of detail, allied with such extraordinary photographs, 3D scans and illustrations which reveal in unprecedented clarity exactly what is happening to you and your baby every single day.
From early foetal development to how your hormones prepare you for birth, learn from world-class experts. Plus, obstetricians, midwives and parents advise on your baby's development, medical matters, your changing body, diet, fitness and much more.
A special hour-by-hour rundown of what to expect during and immediately after birth, plus further reassurance for the first two weeks of your baby's life, will give a helping hand through the culmination of your pregnancy, from pain relief to those first intimate and unique moments between you and your child.
ISBN:9781405332101
Author:Dr. Maggie Blott
Potty Training
Brief summary
Abandoning nappies is a major developmental milestone but toilet training cannot be forced or hurried, especially if a child is not ready.
This book helps you decide the right time to begin and offers tried-and-tested practical suggestions for potty training.
It covers problems such as late-starters, fear of the toilet, bedwetting and relapses.
ISBN:9780600617518
Author:Jane Gilbert
Trusted Advice Your Healthy Child
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Clear, easy to follow advice on common childhood illnesses
From parenting Guru Dr Miriam Stoppard comes the Trusted Advice series; providing warm and reassuring advice and guidance for every step of the way. With a fresh, contemporary feel and affordable price, these books are perfect for reading cover to cover or to dip in and out of for quick reference.
From infectious diseases, colic, appendicitis and food poisoning, to broken bones and growing pains, Miriam describes common childhood illnesses, their symptoms and treatment in a clear and accessible style.
Detailing simple diagnostic features of eighty typical childhood complaints, this book offers easy to follow advice on what parents can do to help their child and when to call a doctor.
Miriam's sympathetic approach and medical expertise, as well as the useful A-Z index of complaints for easy reference, makes this book an essential and reassuring guide for any parent.
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ISBN:9781405356503
Author:Miriam Stoppard
What to Expect the Toddler Years
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In a direct continuation of What to Expect When You're Expecting and What to Expect the First Year, America's most trusted pregnancy and child-care books, comes an all-inclusive guide for the parents of toddlers.
Complete with information on self-esteem; emotional, physical, and social development; discipline; eccentric behaviors; and making time for yourself in the midst of it all.
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ISBN:9780894809941
Author:Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff & Sandee Hathaway
Tantrums Understanding and Coping
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Tantrums: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Emotions
Part of a popular series produced in association with Britain's most-read parenting magazine "Practical Parenting", this book addresses one of the most common and distressing aspects of toddler behavior.
It features advice on dealing with tantrums, reducing their frequency and even avoiding them completely, the easy-to-use format includes tips, checklists, charts, case studies and Q&As.
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ISBN:9780600614463
Author:Eileen Hayes
Breathing Better
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Breathing Better: To Beat Ailments, Combat Allergies and Boost Energy.
50 natural tips for free-and-easy breathing that will improve your life and help you gain new vitality. Features a range of therapies, from massage to homeopathy, to tackle the ailments that can hamper breathing such as asthma, coughs and colds, hay fever and allergies.
It offers quick-fix solutions that are easily absorbed into a busy modern schedule. It is packed with natural treatments, including herbal remedies, essential oil recipes, vitamin supplements, diet and lifestyle advice, and movement and exercise routines. It features a range of gentle therapies, from massage to homeopathy.
It teaches you how to clear congestion with a lavender oil sinus massage, and how to detox using fresh juices. Breathing problems such as asthma and bronchitis are a common part of modern life, and air pollution, stress and allergies all affect our ability to breathe well.
This book gives you instant tips and advice on how to breathe freely without relying on prescription or over-the-counter drugs. You will discover how to recognize what lies behind complaints such as coughs and colds, hay fever and allergies, and learn easy strategies for avoiding and soothing breathing problems. Find out how to use stretch and pressure-point techniques to open up the chest and deepen your breathing.
Discover which plants to avoid to lessen the chance of hay fever, and see how meditation and T'ai chi can bring about helpful results. The book's natural wisdom is complemented by solid medical advice. Soon you will be breathing more freely - and feeling truly wonderful.
ISBN:9780754826842
Author:Raje Airey
Death Trap
Brief summary
Edgar, a son of Kenya's Commissioner of Police, reportedly goes missing along with a fellow student, Monica, while on a school camping trip and triggers a heart-chilling helicopter rescue operation in the dry and rocky terrain neighboring Lake Baringo.
Had the students been kidnapped in the remote and desolate country? The paparazzi, cattle rustlers, political intrigues and an encounter with a deadly hyena are part of the unfolding drama that takes the reader through a gripping suspense.
ISBN:9966498524
Author:Bill Ruto
How My Death Saved My Life
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How My Death Saved My Life: And Other Stories on My Journey to Wholeness
The remarkable story of a renowned soul coach who overcame an abusive childhood, a nearly fatal gunshot wound, tear gas during anti-war riots, and the sexual revolution to live in a Buddhist monastery and travel to native cultures to lecture.
ISBN:9781401905262
Author:Denise Linn
The Present
Brief summary
The Present: The Secret to Enjoying your Work and Life, Now
From the author of Who Moved My Cheese comes another book that teaches life lessons through a simple fable. The Present: The Secret to Enjoying Your Work and Life, Now! Is an engaging story about a young man’s journey through life and how he learns ways to solve life’s problems through the simple wisdom taught by an old man.
When he was a boy, the young man comes across a wise old man who talks to him about something called The Present. The old man tells the boy that The Present is the greatest gift that anyone can receive. The puzzled boy asks the old man what it is, but receives no direct answer.
In his teens, the boy sees the old man again. This time, when the boy asks him about The Present, the old man says that he already knows what it is and asks the boy to recollect how involved he was when he was cutting the grass. Still unable to understand, the boy gives it up.
The boy is now a young man who has a good job, but he soon runs into a crisis when he is passed over for promotion. He goes to see the old man who advises him to live for a while in isolation, in the mountains. There he finally understands what the old man was trying to tell him all along
Key Features:
• The Present teaches essential life lessons through a simple and intriguing story.
ISBN:9780553817959
Author:Dr Spencer Johnson
City of Friends
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She glanced at her phone again. There were appeals from the girls, from her colleagues, a text from Steve reading with uncharacteristic imperiousness, 'Call me.' She couldn't. She couldn't call anyone . . . She leaned forward, gripping the edge of the bench, and stared at the ground. God, she thought, am I losing my mind? Is this what happens when you lose your job?
The day Stacey Grant loses her job feels like the last day of her life. Or at least, the only life she'd ever known. For who was she if not a City high-flyer, Senior Partner at one of the top private equity firms in London? As Stacey starts to reconcile her old life with the new—one without professional achievements or meetings, but instead, long days at home with her dog and ailing mother, waiting for her successful husband to come home—she at least has The Girls to fall back on.
Beth, Melissa and Gaby. The girls, now women, had been best friends from the early days of university right through their working lives, and through all the happiness and heartbreaks in between. But these career women all have personal problems of their own, and when Stacey's redundancy forces a betrayal to emerge that was supposed to remain secret, their long cherished friendships will be pushed to their limits.
ISBN:9781509823475
Author:Joanna Trollope
Falling A Love Story
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When Emma Montague left the strict confines of upper-crust British life for New York, she felt sure it would make her happy. Away from her parents and expectations, she felt liberated, throwing herself into Manhattan life replete with a high-paying job, a gorgeous apartment, and a string of successful boyfriends. But the cutthroat world of finance and relentless pursuit of more began to take its toll. This wasn’t the life she wanted either.
On the move again, Emma settles in the picturesque waterfront town of Westport, Connecticut, a world apart from both England and Manhattan. It is here that she begins to confront what it is she really wants from her life. With no job, and knowing only one person in town, she channels her passion for creating beautiful spaces into remaking the dilapidated cottage she rents from Dominic, a local handyman who lives next door with his six-year-old son.
Unlike any man Emma has ever known, Dominic is confident, grounded, and committed to being present for his son whose mother fled shortly after he was born. They become friends, and slowly much more, as Emma finds herself feeling at home in a way she never has before.
But just as they start to imagine a life together as a family, fate intervenes in the most shocking of ways. For the first time, Emma has to stay and fight for what she loves, for the truth she has discovered about herself, or risk losing it all.
In a novel of changing seasons, shifting lives, and selfless love, a story unfolds—of one woman’s far-reaching journey to discover who she is truly meant to be…
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ISBN:9780399583285
Author:Jane Green
Life after Death
Brief summary
Deepak Chopra has touched millions of readers by demystifying our deepest spiritual concerns while retaining their poetry and wonder. Now he turns to the most profound mystery:
What happens after we die? Is this one question we were not meant to answer, a riddle whose solution the universe keeps to itself? Chopra tells us there is abundant evidence that "the world beyond” is not separated from this world by an impassable wall; in fact, a single reality embraces all worlds, all times and places. At the end of our lives we "cross-over” into a new phase of the same soul journey we are on right this minute.
In Life after Death, Chopra draws on cutting-edge scientific discoveries and the great wisdom traditions to provide a map of the afterlife. It’s a fascinating journey into many levels of consciousness. But far more important is his urgent message: Who you meet in the afterlife and what you experience there reflect your present beliefs, expectations, and level of awareness. In the here and now you can shape what happens after you die.
ISBN:9781846041006
Author:Deepak Chopra
Shades of Life
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Shellsea Kego has had everything going for her. She has known nothing less than a Royal upbringing. Fancy schools, expensive holidays and all that vast wealth can buy have been the summary of the life of this young girl. Snobbish and with a keen sense of class, she mingles with the high and mighty, in whose league her rich mother luxuriates.
Her fairy-tale kind of life comes tumbling down like a pack of cards when her mother drives her to what strikes her as a godforsaken ghost of a school in the middle of nowhere. "You can't leave me in this terrible place! I cannot survive this! I will be miserable and end up failing!" Shellsea protests. "It's for your own good." her mother insists, as if to rub salt into her wound.
ISBN:9780195736106
Author:Pasomi Mucha