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The Living and the Rest by Jose Eduar...
Daniel lives with artist Moira on her native Island of Mozambique. They are awaiting the birth of their child, while also organising the island’s first literary festival. But as soon as the first festival guests arrive, the coast is hit by a cyclone.
The island is spared, but the bridge to the mainland is left impassable, and telephone and internet connections are severed. The islanders – and the writers who have come for the festival – are cut off from the outside world. Left to their own devices, the authors forge new bonds and make the best of a situation that gets stranger each day. Some believe they’re in an intermediate realm, a kind of limbo, and some have no choice but to write, as the boundaries between reality and fiction, past and future, and life and death begin to blur.
Where do we go when it’s all over? Perhaps to a small island. This is a novel about the nature of life and of time, and the extraordinary power of imagination and the written word, capable of creating anything and regenerating everything.
Memoirs of a Lagos Baker by Tolulope ...
The Lagos Flash Fiction Series: Books...
The Lagos Flash Fiction Series: Hilarious. Heartfelt. Unapologetically Nigerian.
Step into the vibrant, chaotic, and unforgettable world of Lagos through this addictive series of flash fiction collections. From the front seat of a ride-hailing cab to the bustling corridors of a new-generation bank, from luxury bakeries to lavish weddings (and the drama they invite), The Lagos Flash Fiction Series captures the city’s pulse through the eyes of everyday professionals caught in extraordinary moments.
The Lagos Flash Fiction Series: Books...
The Lagos Flash Fiction Series: Hilarious. Heartfelt. Unapologetically Nigerian.
Step into the vibrant, chaotic, and unforgettable world of Lagos through this addictive series of flash fiction collections. From the front seat of a ride-hailing cab to the bustling corridors of a new-generation bank, from luxury bakeries to lavish weddings (and the drama they invite), The Lagos Flash Fiction Series captures the city’s pulse through the eyes of everyday professionals caught in extraordinary moments.
The Struggle for Socialism in Kenya: ...
The Case of the Kenya People’s Union
Kenya’s untold history of socialism comes to light in this groundbreaking book by Paul Akello Ogula. The Struggle for Socialism in Kenya recalls the story of the Kenya People’s Union (KPU), a socialist party formed in 1966 and banned just three years later by President Jomo Kenyatta. Despite its short life, KPU represented a powerful, nationwide push for uhuru na ujamaa – freedom and socialism. Its inclusive leadership and transformative land and economic policies once threatened to reshape Kenya. Yet today, few know of Odinga, Kaggia, Oneko, or the dozens of leaders from every corner of the country who risked everything for justice and equality. Why has this vital chapter of Kenya’s political history been erased? Because it stood on the brink of success. Because its message still resonates. Now, thanks to Ogula’s bold research and Vita Books’ fearless publishing, this lost history is finally told. The Struggle for Socialism in Kenya is an important addition to the chronicles of two other major suppressed movements that challenged capitalism and imperialism, namely, the Mau Mau and the covert resistance of the December Twelve Movement and Mwakenya.
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby ...
There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes—all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes.
That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there’s nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake.
But after one incredible and seemingly endless date, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is enough to forget what's between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life—and even a love—worth remembering.
14 GOLDEN ADVICES TO DATING YOUTHS
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The Lords of Easy Money: How the Fede...
Why We Meditate: 7 Simple Practices f...
Put yourself back in control of your mind and your life with these meditation practices proven by neuroscientific research.
In this modern digital age, many of us feel overwhelmed, panicked and short on time. The practice of meditation is an ancient and scientifically proven antidote to that frenzied feeling. Combining scientific expertise and spiritual wisdom, this is a practical guide on how it can help you feel calm and in control.
With chapters on Breathing, Compassion and Worry, it is full of empirically proven and easy-to-follow exercises that will help you tackle mental obstacles, including issues such as self-doubt and negative thought patterns. This is a fresh perspective on meditation that will uplift and soothe your mind, whether you're new to it or not.
The Brain at Rest: Why doing nothing ...
Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy.
We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to 'optimize' and be efficient with every precious hour.
But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain’s ’default network’ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways.
Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.
Optimal: How to Sustain Excellence Ev...
Emotional intelligence is now embedded in our public discourse: an idea so pervasive and important in our work, culture, politics and society that leaders such as Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and New York City mayor Eric Adams have placed it at the heart of what they do.
Daniel Goleman's bestselling book Emotional Intelligence was the first to coin this idea and bring it to a mass audience. Now, more than a quarter of a century after it was first published, he and Rutgers professor of psychology Cary Cherniss take a fresh look at how emotional intelligence has evolved over the past few decades, reframing its importance in this definitive book.
Beginning with a dissection of what makes for individual success, Goleman and Cherniss then set out how high performance can be cultivated at every level, scaling up the concept to top team performance and outstanding organisations. Building on attributes such as self-awareness, a sense of meaning and emotional balance, high concentration and 'flow' states, they demonstrate that it is in our optimal moments that our mental clarity shines.
The Atomic Human: Understanding Ourse...
A vital perspective is missing from the discussions we're having about Artificial Intelligence: what does it mean for our identity?
Our fascination with AI stems from the perceived uniqueness of human intelligence. We believe it's what differentiates us. Fears of AI not only concern how it invades our digital lives, but also the implied threat of an intelligence that displaces us from our position at the center of the world.
Neil D. Lawrence's visionary book shows why these fears may be misplaced. Atomism, proposed by Democritus, suggested it was impossible to continue dividing matter down into ever smaller components: eventually we reach a point where a cut cannot be made (the Greek for uncuttable is 'atom'). In the same way, by slicing away at the facets of human intelligence that can be replaced by machines, AI uncovers what is left: an indivisible core that is the essence of humanity.
By contrasting our own (evolved, locked-in, embodied) intelligence with the capabilities of machine intelligence through history, The Atomic Human reveals the technical origins, capabilities and limitations of AI systems, and how they should be wielded. Not just by the experts, but ordinary people. Either AI is a tool for us, or we become a tool of AI. Understanding this will enable readers to choose the future we want.
Shattered by Hanif Kureishi
Imagine your life changing in a second: one minute you are watching the football with a beer, the next you are on the floor in a pool of blood, deprived of the use of your arms and legs. This fall renders you paralysed, robbed of your independence, entirely reliant on others for everything.
This happened to writer Hanif Kureishi on Boxing Day 2022. His account of what happened and its aftermath is a unique, riveting and frequently riotous account of a year-long odyssey home through five hospitals. From despair to hope, rage to courage, it might be the most truthful, and the funniest, medical disaster story ever written.
Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe...
Be yourself. Be fully present. Be in the moment. This is a message we hear constantly. While this may be beneficial some of the time, the biggest obstacle to making wiser decisions that actually drive lasting success is ourselves. Being fully immersed in our own limited point of view biases our decisions toward defending our previous actions and maintaining our self-image. We need to exit our me-here-and-now self and get an outside perspective that sees us and the situation we are in objectively. We need a coach.
This book shows us how to become our own coach by using a mental technique called psychological distancing. We do this in three ways: self-distancing, spatial distancing, and temporal distancing. First, we can be someone else, inhabiting another’s perspective. This activates the neutral observer’s outside point of view. Second, we can be somewhere else. We zoom out and see ourselves from afar, as just another person who is part of a larger context. Third, we can be sometime else, imagining that we are our future selves who are thinking back to what we wish we had done today. In each case, we can coach ourselves from this distanced perspective. The result is a powerful and immediate reframe of how we see ourselves, our situation, and what we should do.
Tech-Smart Parenting by Catherine Kni...
The essential new science-backed parenting guide to building healthy boundaries around technology and social media, from the leading cyber trauma expert and child psychotherapist, Catherine Knibbs. 'A must-read for the tech-anxious generation' Pete Etchells, psychologist and author of Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time 'An essential, expert (and overdue) guide for any parent worried about how tech is affecting their children, but wanting to rely on science instead of paranoia' – Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and author Should we ban screens? We are asking the wrong question – this is how we really keep our kids safe online. 'How much screen time is too much?' 'Could my child become addicted to their smartphone?' 'Why does every rule I set start a battle?' Children today are growing up in a world more connected than ever before, exposing them to dangers their parents didn’t even imagine and raising questions they've never considered. But in our rush to protect them, we can do more harm than good; outright bans and rules deemed ‘unfair’ can push your child away, when what they need most of all is you. Child psychotherapist and cyber trauma expert Catherine Knibbs has helped hundreds of families work together to build healthy boundaries around technology. In this science-backed guide, Knibbs sets out what the evidence really says about the risks and where your fears may be misguided, to empower you with the answers to make the right decisions for your family. You'll discover: How screens affect every stage of childhood and where the dangers actually lie The importance of keeping your child close and onside to protect them, with scripts to help you communicate positively and set reasonable boundaries Realistic advice to keep your child safe and develop a balanced relationship with technology, within and out of the home Tips on protecting neurodivergent children and understanding how tech can help them flourish Grounded in evidence and full of relatable stories and practical tools, Tech-Smart Parenting is the essential book for any parent who wants to feel informed and confident in navigating the new digital childhood.
THE WAITING WARRIOR by Frashia Nduru
Mdunguaji by Hussein Issa
Wapiganaji kumi, wakiwemo Watanzania watatu, wanaounda kikosi maalum cha jeshi la Umoja wa Mataifa kilichotumwa kulinda amani nchini Sierra Leone, wanashambuliwa na mdunguaji aliyejificha katika msitu walikokuwamo. Sita kati yao wanauawa, mmoja baada ya mwingine, kwa kudunguliwa na mdunguaji huyo hatari. Ni Mtanzania mmoja tu ndiye anayerudi nchini akiwa hai, huku akirejesha nyumbani miili ya wapiganaji wawili waliouawa na mdunguaji huko Sierra Leone, Miaka mitatu baadaye, mpiganaji aliyeshinda vita vingi vya msituni, Baddi Gobbos, anajikuta akikabiliana na vita vingine katikati ya jiji la Dar pale anapojikuta akiwindwa na wauaji asiowajua. Je, mdunguaji wa Sierra Leone kaingia Tanzania? Wakati huo huo Baddi Gobbos anajikuta akiwa mateka aliyeshindwa katika vita vigumu kuliko vyote alivyowahi kukabiliana navyo maishani mwake... vita vya mapenzi...