Edited by Hakim Adi. ... A compelling anthology of Black voices from England, America, Africa and the Caribbean, from people who lived, worked, campaigned and travelled in Britain from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Professor Hakim Adi, shortlisted for the Wolfson history prize, draws on a variety of published works in Black Voices on Britain, all of which describe powerful experiences: ... |
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In Search of the Recipe for Our Universe. We probably all have a vague idea of how to make an apple pie: mix flour and butter, throw in some apples and you're probably most of the way there, right? Think again. Making an apple pie from scratch requires ingredients that definitely aren't available in the supermarket, ovens that can reach temperatures of trillions of degrees, and a preparation time of 13.8 billion years. Inspired by Sagan's famous line, Harry Cliff ventures out in search of the ultimate apple pie recipe, tracing the ingredients of our universe through the hearts of dying stars and back in time ... |
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Finding productivity in anxious times. A toolkit of accessible, science-backed strategies, How to Calm Your Mind reveals the path to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, through calm. Productivity advice works - and we need it now more than ever - but it's just as important that we also develop our capacity for calm. By finding calm and overcoming anxiety, we don’t just feel more comfortable in our own skin, we invest in the missing piece that leads our efforts to become sustainable over time. We build a deeper, more expansive reservoir of energy to draw from throughout the day, and have greater mental ... |
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A Beginner's Guide to Creating Characters. The popularity of manga among young people who love to draw continues to grow. In her third manga book, J.C. Amberlyn focuses on her favorite subject matter, animals, with a fun and lively how-to-draw book aimed at beginners. "How to Draw Manga Animals" takes readers through all the step-by-step drawing instructions they need to learn how to successfully create their own super-cute manga animal characters as well as the worlds they live in. In "How to Draw Manga Animals" J.C. Amberlyn takes readers through all the drawing techniques they'll need to ... |
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This book is all about building relationships. With good relationships; personal and business success are easy. Dale Carnegie says You can make someone want to do what you want them to do by seeing the situation from the other person's point of view and arousing in the other person an eager want. You learn how to make people like you, win people over to your way of thinking, and change people without causing offense or arousing resentment. For instance, let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers, and talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person. Over 16 million copies sold. You can ... |
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"The New York Times" bestselling author of "Thank You for Arguing". A Human's Guide ti the Art of Persuasion. ... If you can persuade a cat... you can persuade anyone. This is the essential guide to getting your way. Jay Heinrichs, award-winning author of "Thank You for Arguing" and advisor to the Pentagon, NASA and Fortune 500 companies, distils a lifetime of negotiating and rhetoric to show you how to win over anyone - from colleagues and bosses, to friends and partners at home (and even the most stubborn of feline adversaries). You'll learn to: perfect your timing - learn ... |
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The 7 Rules for Richer, Happier Days. ... We are busier than ever. But do we really know which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don`t? Cultural commentator James Wallman, bestselling author of Stuffocation, investigates our fear of missing out and the problem of unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer - a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. Bursting with original stories, fresh takes on tales you thought you knew, and insights from psychology, economics and culture, Time and How to Spend It reveals a seven-point checklist that will help you avoid empty, waste- ... |
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Тя има само две седмици... две седмици да го научи как да се влюби отново в живота... Съдбата среща Адам Базил и Кристин Роуз късно една вечер, когато Кристин пресича Халфпени Бридж в Дъблин. Пред перилата стои Адам и хладнокръвно се готви да скочи. Отчаян от загубата на смисъл да живее, той изненадващо се съгласява на щурото предложение на непознатата - да го убеди, че все пак си струва да живее, преди да е навършил тридесет и пет. Въпреки решимостта си, Кристин знае колко рисковано е обещанието ѝ и започва шеметна надпревара с времето. Поредица от щури приключения, романтични жестове, неподозирани ... |
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„Common Mistakes at PET... and how to avoid them“ осигурява солидна практическа подготовка за сертификатния изпит CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency). Създадени на базата на хиляди Cambridge ESOL тестове, правени в Корпуса за обучение на Кеймбридж, материалите в книжката подчертават най-често срещаните грешки, допускани от кандидатите на изпита. Всеки раздел се фокусира върху една ключова проблемна сфера. Ясните обяснения и разнообразните упражнения към тях помагат на учащите да се подготвят успешно за предстоящия изпит. В книжката са включени и 10 теста по модел на реалния изпит. След като направят съответния тест, ... |
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През 2008 г. група съмишленици от "Фондация за нова култура" направихме нова камбана и камбанария на село Горна Бела Речка. Мотивите ни не бяха религиозни. Водеха ни усещането, че на старите хора от селото наистина им липсва откраднатата камбана с "най-благия звук", предизвикателството - може ли отново да се направи "блага" камбана, удивлението - колко силен отпечатък в паметта оставят звуците, с които израстваме. Тази книга събира уроците и разказите, родени в процеса на правене на камбаната. Решихме да споделим този процес с повече читатели, защото да направиш камбана се оказа преживяване, ... |
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Live Well, Make Money. ... Everyone should work for themselves. But don't cashflow forecasts, tax returns and P&Ls all sound a bit of a faff? Fear not: help is at hand. In Business for Bohemians, Tom Hodgkinson combines practical advice with laugh-out-loud anecdote to create a refreshingly candid guidebook for all of us who aspire to a greater degree of freedom in our working lives. Whether you dream of launching your own startup or profiting from your creativity in your spare time, Business for Bohemians will equip you with the tools to turn your talents into a profitable and enjoyable business. Accounting need no ... |
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The best walks within easy reach of the capital. ... "The Rough Guide to Walks in London and Southeast England" is the ultimate guide to walking in this richly varied region. The book is for walkers of every ability, with varied itineraries from picturesque woodland strolls in the heart of the city, to get-away-from-it-all weekend hikes through the South Downs. The routes are detailed and easy-to-follow with descriptions of sights along the way, as well as lively background features on everything from smugglers' tales to stone circles. There are great recommendations for places to eat and have a pint along ... |
