Take control of the algorithms that run your life. How the rich and powerful use math to exploit you, and what you can do to beat them at their own game. Everything we do today is recorded as data that's sold to the highest bidder. Plugging our personal data into impersonal algorithms has made government agencies more efficient and tech companies more profitable. But all this comes at a price. It's easy to feel like an insignificant number in a world of number crunchers who care more about their bottom line than your humanity. It's time to flip the equation, turning math into an empowering tool for the rest ... |
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Adventures in scientific curiosity. Comedian Robin Ince quickly abandoned science at school, bored by a fog of dull lessons and intimidated by the barrage of equations. But, twenty years later, he fell in love and he now presents one of the world's most popular science podcasts. Every year he meets hundreds of the world's greatest thinkers. In this erudite and witty book, Robin reveals why scientific wonder isn't just for the professionals. Filled with interviews featuring astronauts, comedians, teachers, quantum physicists, neuroscientists and more - as well as charting Robin's own journey with science - ... |
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Reflections on humor and humanity. What better way to understand ourselves than through the eyes of comedians - those who professionally examine our quirks on stage? In this touching and witty book, award-winning presenter and comic Robin Ince uses the life of the stand-up as a way of exploring some of the biggest questions we all face. Where does anxiety come from? How do we overcome imposter syndrome? What is the key to creativity? How can we deal with grief? Informed by personal insights as well as interviews with some of the world's top comedians, neuroscientists and psychologists, this is a hilarious and ... |
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Own your morning elevate your life. Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness. Through an ... |
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A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all - no matter how weird we feel - that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are. What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn't a sign of weakness, but strength? For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play - a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had ... |
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A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by motivational speaker and author Robin Sharma is an inspiring tale that provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life, and the subsequent wisdom that he gains on a life-changing odyssey that enables him to create a life of passion, purpose and peace. You can also find the edition in Bulgarian - Монахът, който продаде своето ... |
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Retold by Lisa Suett. ... Use this play-script version to prepare a fun and amusing stage version of the English legend of Robin Hood. Follow Robin Hood's adventures in Sherwood Forest in this easy-tofollow drama version based on the popular legend of Robin Hood. Robin Hood and his Merry Men hatch a plan to rob the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and give back the money to the poor. Vocabulary areas: nature, adjectives to describe character and appearance. Grammar and structures: present simple; direct speech as drama; present continuous; verb+ing; will; prepositions of place; superlatives; question words: where, what, ... |
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Adaptation and activities by Silvana Sardi. ... The daring and handsome nobleman Robin Hood is forced to live as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest, after the evil Sheriff of Nottingham kills his family and takes his land and money. The outlaw Robin becomes a hero, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Will the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham manage to capture Robin and his Merry Men? Will Robin regain his land and be able to offer Marian, his love, a real home? Grammar and Structures: Verb Tenses: present / past simple, present / past continuous, present / past perfect (continuous), Question forms, Future tenses, ... |
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"Dear Child, This book will introduce you to some of the birds that you can see in the park, in your garden, on your way to school or when you go out into the countryside. You will learn from their "conversations" how they spend the winter, what their favorite meal is and how they make their homes. The information I have given is scientifically correct and I have done the drawings as accurately as I would for scientific publication. I hope you enjoy my pictures as much as I have enjoyed drawing them." Ekaterina Kozuharova ... |
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Retold by Jane Cadwallader. ... This adventure story tells the beginnings of the legend of Robin Hood, a legend that has fascinated generations of children. It starts when Robin Hood comes home to England after fighting for King Richard the Lionheart. He finds that his house has been taken over by the bad Prince John and his servant the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin goes into Sherwood Forest where, along with Maid Marion, he forms a band to fight back against the bad Prince and the Sheriff and to defend the poor. Vocabulary areas: phsycial descriptions, food and meals, everyday activities, action verbs. Grammar and ... |
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Конан Кимериеца: Дъщерята на ледения великан е графичен роман, базиран на една от най-знаковите и провокативни истории на Робърт Е. Хауърд. Този разказ е най-ранното приключение на Конан в хронологията на живота му, когато той все още е млад воин сред златокосите асири. След жестоко сражение в ледените полета на Нордхайм Конан е единственият оцелял. Сред мъртвите тела и снежната пустош пред него се появява загадъчна девойка със смразяваща красота - дъщерята на Ледения великан. Богинята с червените коси е обещание за изкушение и слава, но и за гибел. В своята версия Робин Решт не просто илюстрира текста, а изгражда ново ... |
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Илюстрации: Майкъл Форман. ... Веднъж след страховита буря, изтръгнала огромно вековно дърво, едно малко момче намира в корените му връх на стрела и човешки череп - череп с легендарно минало. Така детето тръгва на вълнуващо пътешествие назад към време, изпълнено с опасности и приключения. Времето на легендарния Робин Худ. Залутан в непроходимата непозната гора, осиротял, след като майка му е убита, а баща му е взет в плен, Робин е спасен от неколцина разбойници, сред които и Марион, най-вярната му приятелка и любовта на живота му. Храбрите горски воини стават все по-силни и Робин прави всичко възможно да ги сплоти в ... |
