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The Incredible Teenage Brain: Everything You Need to Know to Unlock Your Teen’s PotentialBettina Hohnen, Jane Gilmour and Tara Murphy

Written by a team of leading clinical psychologists, this straightforward

book walks the reader through the workings of the teenage brain. Pulling

together the latest research, from brain imaging techniques to studies of

teen behaviour, the authors provide an invaluable framework for parents,

teachers and professionals to understand how teenagers learn.

Uniquely, the authors provide a manual with clear strategies for what to

do to support teens based on findings from neuroscience and psychology.

They show that good relationships and communication are the bedrocks

of supporting teens to develop, learn and grow. They also highlight the

importance of individual and learning differences, mental health, and a

growth mindset, as part of the over-arching theoretical framework of the

book. A must read for anyone supporting young people. 16 black and white

illustrations.

“The Incredible Teenage Brain is a brilliant distillation of the best advice

that we can give parents and professionals based on what we have

learned about the brain and mind over the past 50 years. It is exceptionally

accessible notwithstanding the extraordinary wealth of information it

contains on adolescent behaviour. It is perhaps the best book for mental

health professionals to recommend to families. But they also should make

sure to keep a copy on their shelf.”—Professor Peter Fonagy OBE FMedSci

FBA FAcSS PhD DipPsy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language

Sciences Director, Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for

Children & Families, National Clinical Advisor on Children’s Mental Health.

Pbk | 256pp | 9781785925573 | 2019.10 Jessica Kingsley Publishers | A$39.99 | NZ$44.99

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Miyazakiworld: A Life in ArtSUSAN NAPIER

A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit—what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture. 20 color and 15 black and white photographs. “An insightful, fascinating, and revealing study of Miyazaki and his worlds by one of the world’s foremost experts in Japanese animated films, Miyazakiworld is a true achievement.”—Karen Thornber, Harvard University.

Pbk | 344pp | 9780300248593 | 2019.12 Yale University Press | A$38.99 | NZ$47.99

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Joy: 100 PoemsCHRISTIAN WIMAN

Christian Wiman, a poet known for his meditations on mortality, has long been fascinated by joy and by its relative absence in modern literature. Why is joy so resistant to language? How has it become so suspect in our times? Manipulated by advertisers, religious leaders, and politicians, joy can seem disquieting, even offensive. How does one speak of joy amid such ubiquitous injustice and suffering in the world?In this revelatory anthology, Wiman takes readers on a profound and surprising journey through some of the most underexplored terrain in contemporary life. Rather than define joy for readers, he wants them to experience it. Ranging from Emily Dickinson to Mahmoud Darwish and from Sylvia Plath to Wendell Berry, he brings together diverse and provocative works as a kind of counter to the old, modernist maxim “light writes white”—no agony, no art.


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Willful: How We Choose What We DoRICHARD ROBB

Why do we do the things we do? The classical view of economics is that we are rational individuals, making decisions with the intention of maximizing our preferences. Behaviorists, on the other hand, see us as relying on mental shortcuts and conforming to preexisting biases. Richard Robb argues that neither explanation accounts for those things that we do for their own sake, and without understanding these sorts of actions, our picture of decision-making is at best incomplete. Robb explains how these choices made seemingly without reason belong to a realm of behavior he identifies as “for-itself.” A provocative combination of philosophy and economics that offers a key to many of our quixotic choices, this groundbreaking volume provides a new way to understand everything from investing to how hard we work to how we manage daily interactions. “In this clear and wise book, Robb supplements the theory of rational choice by showing how behavior that may seem stubborn or foolish can be quintessentially human, and not in a bad way.”—Anthony Gottlieb, author of The Dream of Enlightenment: The Rise of Modern Philosophy.

Hbk | 256pp | 9780300246438 | 2019.12 Yale University Press | A$48.99 | NZ$59.99

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The Whole Story of Climate: What Science Reveals About the Nature of Endless ChangeE. KIRSTEN PETERS

This book, written by a geologist, describes the important contributions that geology has made to our understanding of climate change. What emerges is a much more complex and nuanced picture than is usually presented.

While the average person often gets the impression that the Earth’s climate would be essentially stable if it weren’t for the deleterious effects of greenhouse gases, in fact the history of the earth over many millennia reveals a constantly changing climate. As the author explains, several long cold eras have been punctuated by shorter warm periods. The most recent of these warm spells, the one in which we are now living, started ten thousand years ago; based on previous patterns, we should be about due for the return of another frigid epoch. This accessible and engagingly written book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand one of our most important contemporary debates.

Pbk | 304pp | 9781633886025 | 2019.10 Prometheus | A$36.99 | NZ$44.99

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Calamity: The Many Lives of Calamity JaneKAREN JONES

Martha Jane Canary, popularly known as Calamity Jane, was the pistol-packing, rootin’ tootin’ “lady wildcat” of the American West. Brave and resourceful, she held her own with the men of America’s most colorful era and became a celebrity both in her own right and through her association with the likes of Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody.In this engaging account, Karen Jones takes a fresh look at the story of this iconic frontierswoman. She pieces together what is known of Canary’s life and shows how a rough and itinerant lifestyle paved the way for the scattergun, alcohol-fueled heroics that dominated Canary’s career. Spanning Canary’s rise from humble origins to her role as “heroine of the plains” and the embellishment of her image over subsequent decades, Jones shows her to be feisty, eccentric, transgressive—and very much complicit in the making of the myth that was Calamity Jane. 20 colour illustrations.‘’In this vivid and compelling biography, Karen Jones recovers the remarkable creativity of Martha Jane Canary, who helped to invent the mythic West by reinventing herself. As Calamity Jane, she told wild tales of adventure and blurred the lines between legend and history, male and female, and truth and possibility.’’—Alan Taylor, author of The Internal Enemy.


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Influencers and Revolutionaries: How Innovative Trailblazers, Trends and Catalysts Are Transforming BusinessSEAN PILLOT DE CHENECEY

Around the world people are looking for alternatives, desiring a better way of doing things: cheaper, faster, more inclusive, more ethical, more flexible, more sustainable, more collaborative and more radical. Businesses need to stay ahead of the competition and understand those dynamic cultural, economic and social trends and new ways of living and consuming that are dictating a new way of doing business. They need to learn from the leaders of disruption, understand the impact of new movements on their businesses and adapt their own plans accordingly. Influencers and Revolutionaries explains how successful new brands, products, services and hyper-agile start-ups are providing answers to the never normal and are eclipsing many legacy brands. Inspire Series.

Pbk | 264pp | 9780749498689 | 2020.02 Kogan Page | A$36.99 | NZ$44.99

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The Dyslexia, ADHD, and DCD-Friendly Study Skills Guide: Tips and Strategies for Exam SuccessANN-MARIE MCNICHOLAS

Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This engaging workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for learning and remembering.Struggling students will become confident, successful learners, with a positive attitude and access to a wide range of effective strategies, and in this way, you will achieve the results in exams that you have worked for and deserve.


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Charismatic Leadership: The skills you can learn to motivate high performance in othersKEVIN MURRAY

We say that someone has charisma when they can attract, inspire and influence people through their personal qualities. We think that this is a special power some fortunate individuals have that makes them able to affect and influence others at a deep emotional level, to communicate effectively with them and make interpersonal connections. But very few of us understand what charisma really is. It is not widely-applauded magnetism or shallow charm. Rather, it’s the deep-rooted powerful charisma that helps people deliver incredible results. This charisma is a learnable skill. It’s the result of developing specific behaviours, which are proven to improve not only how people feel about you, but which will help others change their own behaviours and achieve success. The Charismatic Leader will show you how to be a powerful influencer with your peers, your colleagues and your customers.

Pbk | 288pp | 9781789660975 | 2020.02 Kogan Page | A$36.99 | NZ$44.99

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Seapower States: Maritime Culture, Continental Empires and the Conflict That Made the Modern WorldANDREW LAMBERT

Andrew Lambert, author of The Challenge: Britain Against America in the Naval War of 1812—winner of the prestigious Anderson Medal—turns his attention to Athens, Carthage, Venice, the Dutch Republic, and Britain, examining how their identities as “seapowers” informed their actions and enabled them to achieve success disproportionate to their size. Lambert demonstrates how creating maritime identities made these states more dynamic, open, and inclusive than their lumbering continental rivals. Only when they forgot this aspect of their identity did these nations begin to decline. Recognizing that the United States and China are modern naval powers—rather than seapowers—is essential to understanding current affairs, as well as the long-term trends in world history. This volume is a highly original “big think” analysis of five states whose success—and eventual failure—is a subject of enduring interest, by a scholar at the top of his game. 7 maps, 9 black and white illustrations and 8 pages of color illustrations.


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Never Again: Gardens of Peace: A Landscape and Architectural History of War Cemeteries

MICHEL RACINE

The wealth of splendid photography in this singular publication features military cemeteries and memorials, conveying their grace, solemn beauty, and deep emotional resonance.

Hundreds of cemeteries and memorials from the First and Second World Wars are featured—locations throughout Europe with particular emphasis on sites in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. The book’s essays delve into the landscape and architectural history of these hallowed spaces, which were designed by architects such as Charles Henry Holden, Edward Luytens, John Russell Pope, and Robert Tischler, among others. These landscapes, each a campaign for remembrance and peace, take on new significance alongside comparative images of more recent memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, and the National September 11 Memorial in New York. 200 color illustrations.

The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century ZOE S. KWOK

Feasting was an important social and ritual activity in China beginning in the Bronze Age, and cuisine retains a strong cultural significance to this day. This book focuses on feasting in the 10th through 14th centuries, examining Chinese paintings of feasts from the Song (960–1279), Liao (907–1125), and Yuan (1279–1368) dynasties. Feast images, more so than works from any

other painting genre, depict scenes from the past, the present, and the afterlife alike. More specifically, as author Zoe S. Kwok explains in the book’s insightful text, they portray a continuum between life and what lies beyond it; this volume is the first to make such a connection. Full-color plates highlight a rare group of paintings as well as complementary ceramic, metal, stone, and textile objects, and the nearly fifty individual catalogue entries touch on diverse topics—not only food and drink but dance, music, costume, burial practices, artistic patronage, and more. 100 color illustrations.

Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece

LEAH KHARIBIAN

This concise but innovative book focuses on a single Leonardo painting, and one of the artist’s most celebrated: The Virgin of the Rocks. The quarter-century process of its creation is described, while a technical study shows how the latest scanning technology has been used by the National Gallery to explore beneath the surface of the picture, resulting in new insights into Leonardo’s approach, optical theories,

and painting technique. Illustrated with details of the painting, technical images, drawings, and comparative works, this volume combines the expertise of curators, conservators, and scientists in order to introduce readers to a fresh perspective on one of history’s most extraordinary minds. 50 color illustrations.

Darning: Repair, Make, Mend HIKARU NOGUCHI

Climate change is making us rethink how we use resources and not subscribing to fast-fashion and re-using and mending our clothes has become a mark of pride. This is visible mending, more akin to embroidery and embellishment that will make your favourite clothing even more personal and save it from landfill.Twelve darning techniques are covered in detail with step-by-step instructions. These include: Seed stitch, square darning, Reversible darns, Seed and square darn, Triangular darns, English

darning, Accordion darning, Appliqué, Reverse appliqué, Chain darning, Honeycomb Darning and the decorative Tambourine darning. Ten chapters cover mending sweaters, shirts, denim, items in the home as well as accessories, such as scarves and bags.This is the first UK edition of the cult darning book by Hikaru Noguchi who has become a guru of visible darning in Japan. This detailed step-by-step guide makes the methods easy to follow even for non-sewers. The stylish photography shows off the artistic and minimalist style of the designer’s work.Quickthorn.

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Making Peg Dolls and More: Toys That Spin, Fly and Bring Sweet Dreams

MARGARET BLOOM

Based on the success of her first book, Making Peg Dolls, Margaret Bloom’s new book introduces us to a range of projects to keep little (as well as the not-so-little) hands busy. From simple peg doll necklaces, moving mobiles

and fantastical flying creatures, to pin cushions, herbal dream pillows and nature gathering bags, this series of delightful craft projects will bring together and inspire all the family in the act of making as well as playing and living creatively.• 15 designs and patterns for toys and crafts to engage children in the

process of making, playing and storytelling.• Easy to follow step-by-step instructions for experienced and novice

crafters alike.• Full colour illustrations and beautiful photography throughout.• A range of family-friendly projects, some to complete within an

hour, others to fill a long weekend.

Irving Berlin: New York Genius

JAMES KAPLAN

Irving Berlin (1888–1989) has been called—by George Gershwin, among others—the greatest songwriter of the golden age of the American popular song. “Berlin has no place in American music,” legendary composer Jerome Kern wrote; “he is American music.” In a career that spanned an astonishing nine decades, Berlin wrote some fifteen hundred tunes, including “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “God Bless America,” and “White Christmas.” Exploring the interplay of Berlin’s life with the life of New York City, noted

biographer James Kaplan offers a visceral narrative of Berlin as self-made man and witty, wily, tough Jewish immigrant. This fast-paced, musically opinionated biography uncovers Berlin’s unique brilliance as a composer of music and lyrics. Masterfully written and psychologically penetrating, Kaplan’s book underscores Berlin’s continued relevance in American popular culture.Jewish Lives.

Bad Data: Why We Measure the Wrong Things and Often Miss the Metrics That Matter

PETER SCHRYVERS

Big data is often touted as the key to understanding almost every aspect of contemporary life. This critique of “information hubris” shows that even more important than data is finding the right metrics to evaluate it.The author, an expert in environmental design and city planning, examines the many ways in which we measure ourselves and our world. He dissects the metrics we apply to health, worker productivity, our children’s education,

the quality of our environment, the effectiveness of leaders, the dynamics of the economy, and the overall well-being of the planet. Among the areas where the wrong metrics have led to poor outcomes, he cites the fee-for-service model of health care, corporate cultures that emphasize time spent on the job while overlooking key productivity measures, overreliance on standardized testing in education to the detriment of authentic learning, and a blinkered focus on carbon emissions, which underestimates the impact of industrial damage to our natural world.

The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World

MICHAEL LUCA AND MAX H.

BAZERMAN

Have you logged into Facebook recently? Searched for something on Google? Chosen a movie on Netflix? If so, you’ve probably been the unwitting participant in a variety of experiments—also known as randomized controlled trials—designed to test the impact of different online experiences. Once an esoteric tool for academic research, the randomized controlled trial has gone mainstream. No tech company worth its salt (or its share price)

would dare make major changes to its platform without first running experiments to understand how they would influence user behavior. In this book, Michael Luca and Max Bazerman explain the importance of experiments for decision making in a data-driven world.

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Fine Artists: A Practical Career Guide

MARCIA SANTORE

Welcome to the fine artist field! If you are interested in a career as a fine artist, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.

This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions: Art Media; Conceptual Art; Fiber Art; Illustration; Installation; Mixed Media; Murals; New Media; Painting; Performance Art; Photography; Printmaking; and Sculpture.Practical Career Guides.

Computer Game Development and Animation: A Practical Career Guide

TRACY BROWN HAMILTON

Welcome to the Computer Game Development & Animation field! If you are interested in a career in the computer gaming field, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid

burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions: Artist/Animator; Producer; Sound Designer; Video Game Designer; Video Game Developer; Video Game Tester; and Writer. Practical Career Guides.

Can I Tell You About Dyscalculia?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals

JUDY HORNIGOLD

Sam is a young boy with Dyscalculia, a lifelong condition that affects a person’s ability to process numbers. It is now often compared to the way in which children with dyslexia struggle to process words. Written and illustrated from Sam’s perspective, this is an excellent guide for helping children aged 7+ to understand and navigate Dyscalculia. Identifying signs, symptoms and co-occurence in

child-friendly terms, Sam’s story provides children with the reassurance and encouragement they need to seek help at home and at school. It also provides practical and powerful techniques for overcoming their symptoms, building self confidence and achieving great success in life. Age Range: 7-9 years.Can I tell you about…

All Ways Family

NOEMI FERNANDEZ SELVA

Paula will soon have a little brother. Martina wonders why she only has a mom, and John remembers when he was adopted. Families are like people: No two are alike! Some kids live with their mom and dad, some kids live with two moms or two dads or just one parent. Lots of kids are adopted. Some kids know their birth parents, some do not. All Ways Family is a story about all the kinds of families and all about yours, too! You will also discover how babies are

conceived, where babies come from, and how families become families. Contains informative end matter with a glossary of terms and frequently asked questions. Age Range: 6-10 years.

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Pbk | 128pp | 9781538134320 | 2019.12 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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Baby Belly

PATRICIA MARTIN

This new series of cleverly wordless board books with bright illustrations will delight little ones and their parents and provides an endless opportunity to engage toddlers in their own storytelling and interpretation of what they see in the book. Super cute and appealing, little kids will see themselves in the stories as the

books capture a family’s experience. Baby Belly is a precious story about the pregnancy experience for a sibling that features a big brother who wonders what’s inside his mom’s belly—maybe it’s a balloon? As mommy’s belly gets bigger and bigger he waits for the arrival of a baby sister or brother. Age Range: 1-3 years.Get Ready Board Books.

Sleepy Time

PATRICIA MARTIN

This new series of cleverly wordless board books with bright illustrations will delight little ones and their parents and provides an endless opportunity to engage in toddlers their own storytelling and interpretation of what they see in the book. Super cute and appealing, little kids will see themselves in the stories as both books capture a

family’s experience.Sleepy Time is a comforting snuggle up book, perfect to read to young kids to develop calm daily routines. Bathing, putting on pajamas, using the potty, brushing teeth, reading a story, and being afraid. With a parent as instructor, protector, and safe-keeper, this book is for every kid. Age Range: 1-3 years.Get Ready Board Books.

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The Gift of Gerbert’s Feathers

MEAGHANN WEAVER AND LORI

WIENER

Gerbert the gosling is strong and brave and has fun times with his family and friends but knows that, one day soon, he won’t be able to keep up with them anymore. As Gerbert prepares for his final migration, he finds a way to show his flock that he will always be with them. Includes a one-page Note to Readers and an online Note with additional information useful for parents, caregivers, grandparents,

siblings, and teachers. Age Range: 4-8 years.

Return from the Stars

STANISLAW LEM

Stanisław Lem’s Return from the Stars recounts the experiences of Hal Bregg, an astronaut who returns from an exploratory mission that lasted ten years—although because of time dilation, 127 years have passed on Earth. Bregg finds a society that he hardly recognizes, in which danger has been eradicated. Children are “betrizated” to remove all aggression and violence—a process that also removes all impulse to take risks and explore. The people of Earth view Bregg and his crew as “resuscitated Neanderthals,” and pressure them to

undergo betrization. Bregg has serious difficulty in navigating the new social mores. While Lem’s depiction of a risk-free society is bleak, he does not portray Bregg and his fellow astronauts as heroes. Indeed, faced with no opposition to his aggression, Bregg behaves abominably. He is faced with a choice: leave Earth again and hope to return to a different society in several hundred years, or stay on Earth and learn to be content.

Memoirs of a Space Traveler

STANISLAW LEM

Memoirs of a Space Traveler follows the adventures of Ijon Tichy, a Gulliver of the space age, who leads readers through strange experiments involving, among other puzzling phenomena, faulty time machines, intelligent washing machines, and suicidal potatoes. The scientists Tichy encounters make plans that are grandiose, and strike bargains that are Faustian. They pursue humanity’s greatest and most ancient obsessions: immortality, artificial intelligence, and top-of-the-line consumer items.

By turns satirical, philosophical, and absurd, these stories express the most starkly original and prescient notions of a master of speculative fiction.


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The Invincible

STANISLAW LEM

In the grand tradition of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, Stanisław Lem’s The Invincible tells the story of a space cruiser sent to an obscure planet to determine the fate of a sister spaceship whose communication with Earth has abruptly ceased. Landing on the planet Regis III, navigator Rohan and his crew discover a form of life that has apparently evolved from autonomous, self-replicating machines—perhaps the survivors of a “robot war.” Rohan and his men are forced to confront the classic quandary: what course of action can humanity take once it

has reached the limits of its knowledge? In The Invincible, Lem has his characters confront the inexplicable and the bizarre: the problem that lies just beyond analytical reach.

His Master’s Voice

STANISLAW LEM

By pure chance, scientists detect a signal from space that may be communication from rational beings. How can people of Earth understand this message, knowing nothing about the senders—even whether or not they exist? Written as the memoir of a mathematician who participates in the government project (code name: His Master’s Voice) attempting to decode what seems to be a message from outer space, this classic novel shows scientists grappling with fundamental questions about the nature of reality, the confines of knowledge, the

limitations of the human mind, and the ethics of military-sponsored scientific research.

The Hospital of the Transfiguration

STANISLAW LEM

Taking place within the confines of a psychiatric hospital, Stanisław Lem’s The Hospital of the Transfiguration tells the story of a young doctor working in a Polish asylum during World War II. At first the asylum seems like a bucolic refuge, but a series of sinister encounters and incidents reveal an underlying brutality. The doctor begins to seek relief in the strange conversation of the poet Sekulowski, who is posing as a patient in a bid for safety from the occupying German forces. Meanwhile, Resistance fighters stockpile weapons

in the surrounding woods. A very early work by Lem, The Hospital of the Transfiguration is partly autobiographical, drawing on the author’s experiences as a medical student. Written in 1948, it was suppressed by Polish censors and not published until 1955.

Our Autistic Lives: Personal Accounts from Autistic Adults Around the World Aged 20 to 70+

ALEX RATCLIFFE

This collection of narratives from autistic adults is structured around their decades of experience of life, covering 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60 and 70s+. These are varied and diverse, spanning different continents, genders, sexualities and ethnicities, yet the author highlights the common themes that unite them and skilfully draws out these threads. Each chapter is based on accounts from one age group and includes accounts from people of that age, giving an

insight into the history of autism and signifying how gaining a diagnosis (or not) has changed people’s lives over time. The book is about ageing with an autistic mind, and helping the reader find connections between neurotypical and neurodiverse people by acknowledging the challenges we all face in our past, present and futures.


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Think Tank: Forty Neuroscientists Explore the Biological Roots of Human Experience

DAVID J. LINDEN

Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: “What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?” Their responses make up this one-of-a-kind collection of popular science essays that seeks to expand our knowledge of the human mind and its possibilities. The contributors, whose areas of expertise include human behavior, molecular genetics,

evolutionary biology, and comparative anatomy, address a host of fascinating topics ranging from personality to perception, to learning, to beauty, to love and sex. The manner in which individual experiences can dramatically change our brains’ makeup is explored. Professor Linden and his contributors open a new window onto the landscape of the human mind and into the cutting-edge world of neuroscience with a fascinating and enlightening compilation that science enthusiasts and professionals alike will find accessible and enjoyable.

The Self-Care Guide to Surgery: A BodyMindCORE Approach to Prevention, Preparation and Recovery

NOAH KARRASCH

Written for those who have undergone or who are about to have surgery, this guide will help readers find their way through the difficult maze of emotions, physical pain and fear. By including advice on what to do to aid recovery and reduce negative long-term effects, Karrasch teaches the reader how to take charge of the body, whether before or after surgery. The book also includes useful information about what we can do to

take care of our bodies and avoid having surgery in the first place, such as nutritional advice and gentle movement tips drawing on BodyMindCORE techniques. It is the perfect guide for those not only facing surgery and those wanting to stay healthy, but also for those who want to love and support them.

The Yoga Teacher Mentor: A Reflective Guide to Holding Spaces, Maintaining Boundaries, and Creating Inclusive Classes

JESS GLENNY

By considering how teachers can maintain appropriate boundaries with students, create truly inclusive classes, and deal with common obstacles and ethical issues, this guide explores the reality of teaching yoga day-to-day and helps teachers avoid burnout. With reflective and experiential exercises throughout, the book will help even experienced teachers to

amplify their understanding of what it means to hold rich and meaningful classes by creating different lenses through which they can view distinct situations. The intention is to invite, offer possibilities, suggest and signpost, without prohibiting or setting defined boundaries. Emphasising the need for yoga teachers to know about more than alignment and sequencing, The Yoga Teacher Mentor accompanies the reader through the rich, complex and rewarding process of teaching yoga.

Baby Ever After: Expanding Your Family After Postpartum Depression

REBECCA FOX STARR

In Beyond the Baby Blues: Anxiety and Depression During and After Pregnancy Rebecca Fox Starr gave a candid account of her battle with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression. Rebecca’s story touched readers deeply and, as her own journey has continued, so has her story, having veered in an unexpected direction: the decision about a future baby. This latest book, anchored in Rebecca’s story, offers an informative guide to the expert advice and insight, alongside current research, for women who

want to explore pregnancy and other family expansion options after postpartum depression. With heartfelt stories, clinical data, and a consideration of the range of options and the emotions that go along with them, Rebecca’s book fills a gaping hole in an area that leaves too many women feeling abjectly alone.

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The Parenting Toolkit: Simple Steps to Happy and Confident Children

CAROLINE PENNEY

‘(The Parenting Toolkit) uses the secrets that family therapists know to get underneath problems and unlock what is causing them… In clear, simple and friendly language, she helps you understand, and overcome, these hurdles.’—Steve Biddulph, author of The New Manhood and Raising Boys, from the Foreword.This book is a unique and valuable resource for parents and guardians who wish to give their children the best

start in life, and is especially relevant today, when families are under so much societal pressure. The author has drawn on her years of experience facilitating parenting groups and working as a family therapist to present these techniques clearly, illustrated by a wealth of real-life examples. She explains how to help your child become confident, capable, caring, and able to reach their full potential. She gives parents and guardians simple skills for developing healthier relationships with their children of all ages. These include: acknowledging feelings, clear communication, descriptive praise, assertiveness, child-led play, describing behaviour instead of labelling the child, problem solving, and discipline strategies.

The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full

PATRICIA ZURITA ONA

This workbook, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), teaches teens with OCD new skills to handle the stream of pesky obsessions that show up in their mind. It presents the Choice Point - a tool to help teens choose how to handle those tricky moments when dealing with unwanted thoughts. Chapter by chapter, teens learn powerful skills

to unhook from their obsessions, including exposure exercises and strategies for accepting their emotions, and complete activities to help them overcome their compulsions, avoidant behaviours, and requests for accommodations. Making applying ACT and ERP skills fun, it encourages them to face their fears and live life to the full. 25 black and white cartoons.

Freedom from Family Dysfunction: A Guide to Healing Families Battling Addiction or Mental Illness

KENNETH PERLMUTTER

Kenneth Perlmutter, a California psychologist with 30-plus years in the field, has written Freedom from Family Dysfunction specifically for family members who love someone battling addiction or mental illness who want to break the cycles of codependency and relapse plaguing their dysfunctional systems. The combination of compelling vignettes, lively dialogues, and step-by-step instructions makes this guidebook an indispensable tool

for the parents, partners, adult children, and the clinicians who treat them, to heal the powerlessness, pain, and impossibility of life with someone they’ve been trying to help, sometimes for decades.

50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life

MARIA LEONARD OLSEN

At age 50, Maria Leonard Olsen drank her way out of a 25-year marriage. She had, against advice, put all her eggs in the motherhood basket, willfully derailing her successful law career. As teenagers, her precious children did not need her in the hands-on way they previously had. Her husband and she had grown apart because, among other things, they failed to nurture that important relationship. She was depressed and stuck. When she turned 50, she had the distinct feeling that she was on the

downward slope of her life. Actuarially speaking, she was. So when she turned 50, her gift to herself was to go on a crusade to make the most of whatever time she had left. She set out to do 50 new things that were significant, at least to her. The list spanned physical challenges, adventure travel, and lifestyle changes. Each taught her something about herself and about how she wanted to lead the next years of her life to come.


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Norse in the North Atlantic

RYAN SINES

Horned helmets. Pirates. Murderers. The Vikings are often depicted as fierce invaders who straddle the line between barbarians and civilized people. However, the Norse spread throughout Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages, taking with them new ideas. They discovered and settled the islands of Iceland and Greenland and tried to build their own idealized societies, free of the kings they left behind in Norway and Denmark. In Iceland the experiment worked and thrived while the settlement in Greenland failed.

Using information gathered from archaeology and historical sources, Ryan Sines answers the question: What allowed Iceland to succeed while the last Greenlander died waiting for a supply ship that never came?

A Concise History of Premodern Korea: From Antiquity through the Nineteenth Century Volume 1 3ed

MICHAEL J. SETH

Now in a fully revised and updated edition including new primary sources and illustrations, this engaging book provides a concise history of Korea from the beginning of human settlement in the region through the late nineteenth century. Michael J. Seth’s thorough chronological narrative equally emphasizes social, cultural, and political history. Readers will be especially drawn to descriptions of everyday life for both elite and

nonelite members of society during various historical periods. The book emphasizes how Korean history can be understood as part of an interactive sphere that includes three basic areas: China, Japan, and the Manchurian/Central Asian region. Throughout, Seth draws comparisons between developments in Korea and those in neighboring regions. All readers looking for a balanced, knowledgeable history will be richly rewarded with this clear and cogent book.

Well Worth Saving: American Universities’ Life–and–Death Decisions on Refugees from Nazi Europe

LAUREL LEFF

The United States’ role in saving Europe’s intellectual elite from the Nazis is often told as a tale of triumph, which in many ways it was. America welcomed Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi, Hannah Arendt and Herbert Marcuse, Rudolf Carnap and Richard Courant, among hundreds of other physicists, philosophers, mathematicians, historians, chemists, and linguists who transformed the

American academy. Yet for every scholar who survived and thrived, many, many more did not. To be hired by an American university, a refugee scholar had to be world-class and well connected, not too old and not too young, not too right and not too left and, most important, not too Jewish. Those who were unable to flee were left to face the horrors of the Holocaust. In this rigorously researched book, Laurel Leff rescues from obscurity scholars who were deemed “not worth saving” and tells the riveting, full story of the hiring decisions universities made during the Nazi era. 22 black and white illustrations.

The Greatest Heist Stories Ever Told

TOM MCCARTHY

Hijack an airplane, demand a ransom and two parachutes, then disappear? Invent a device that allows you to record the combination of any bank vault, then break into bank vaults twice? Steal from a secret mob depository run by a boss known for his brutality? Rob a small-town bank at midday and ride off without a second thought? Piece of cake. The Greatest Heists Stories Ever Told will allow readers to appreciate the efforts that go into a truly magnificent heist. It is a celebration of stunning, well-planned and audacious capers that left police and

armies of investigators looking for answers and scratching their heads. Among the stories included are: the Lufthansa Heist; the Northfield Bank Robbery; the Last Good Heist; and Hijack! DB Cooper’s Great Escape.

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No. 10: The Geography of Power at Downing Street

JACK BROWN

Written by Number 10’s first ever ‘Researcher in Residence,’ with unprecedented access to people and papers, No. 10: The Geography of Power at Downing Street sheds new light on unexplored aspects of Prime Ministers’ lives. Jack Brown tells the story of the intimately entwined relationships between the house and its post-war residents, telling how each occupant’s use and modification of the building reveals their own values and approaches to the office of Prime

Minister. The book reveals how and why Prime Ministers have stamped their personalities and philosophies upon Number 10 and how the building has directly affected the ability of some Prime Ministers to perform the role. Both fascinating and extremely revealing, No. 10 offers an intimate account of British political power and the building at its core. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the nature and history of British politics. 10 halftones.

The Mob and the City: The Hidden History of How the Mafia Captured New York

C. ALEXANDER HORTIS

Informative, authoritative, and eye-opening, this is the first full-length book devoted exclusively to uncovering the hidden history of how the Mafia came to dominate organized crime in New York City during the 1930s through 1950s. Based on exhaustive research of archives and secret files obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, author and attorney C. Alexander Hortis draws on the deepest collection

of primary sources, many newly discovered, of any history of the modern mob. Shattering myths, Hortis reveals how Cosa Nostra actually obtained power at the inception. Drawing on an unprecedented array of primary sources, The Mob and the City is the most thorough and authentic history of the Mafia’s rise to power in the early-to-mid twentieth century.

Twilight of the Elites: Prosperity, the Periphery, and the Future of France

CHRISTOPHE GUILLUY

Christophe Guilluy, a French geographer, makes the case that France has become an “American society”—one that is both increasingly multicultural and increasingly unequal. The divide between the global economy’s winners and losers in today’s France has replaced the old left-right split, leaving many on “the periphery.”As Guilluy shows, there is no unified French economy, and those cut off from the country’s new economic citadels suffer disproportionately on both

economic and social fronts. In Guilluy’s analysis, the lip service paid to the idea of an “open society” in France is a smoke screen meant to hide the emergence of a closed society, walled off for the benefit of the upper classes. The ruling classes in France are reaching a dangerous stage, he argues; without the stability of a growing economy, the hope for those excluded from growth is extinguished, undermining the legitimacy of a multicultural nation.

A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism

JEFFREY D. SACHS

The American Century began in 1941 and ended on January 20, 2017. While the United States remains a military giant and is still an economic powerhouse, it no longer dominates the world economy or geopolitics as it once did. The current turn toward nationalism and “America first” unilateralism in foreign policy will not make America great. Instead, it represents the abdication of their responsibilities in the face of severe environmental threats, political upheaval, mass migration, and other

global challenges.In this incisive and forceful book, Jeffrey D. Sachs provides the blueprint for a new foreign policy that embraces global cooperation, international law, and aspirations for worldwide prosperity—not nationalism and gauzy dreams of past glory.

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Sunnis and Shi’a: A Political History

LAURENCE LOUER

When Mohammed died in 632 without a male heir, Sunnis contended that the choice of a successor should fall to his closest companions, but Shi’a believed that God had inspired the Prophet to appoint his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, as leader. So began a schism that is nearly as old as Islam itself. Laurence Louër tells the story of this centuries-old rivalry, taking readers from the last days of Mohammed to the political and doctrinal clashes of Sunnis and Shi’a today.Timely and provocative, Sunnis and

Shi’a provides needed perspective on the historical roots of today’s conflicts and reveals how both branches of Islam have influenced and emulated each other in unexpected ways. This compelling and accessible book also examines the diverse regional contexts of the Sunni-Shi’a divide, examining how it has shaped societies and politics in countries such as Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon.

Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition

OMID SAFI

At a time when the association of Islam with violence dominates headlines, this beautiful collection offers us a chance to see a radically different face of the Islamic tradition. It traces a soaring, poetic, popular tradition that celebrates love for both humanity and the Divine as the ultimate path leading humanity back to God. Safi brings together for the first time the passages of the Qur’an sought by the Muslim sages, the mystical sayings of the Prophet, and the teachings of

the path of “Divine love.” Accurately and sensitively translated by leading scholar of Islam Omid Safi, the writings of Jalal al-Din Rumi can now be read alongside passages by Kharaqani, ‘Attar, Hafez of Shiraz, Abu Sa‘id-e Abi ’l-Khayr, and other key Muslim mystics. For the millions of readers whose lives have been touched by Rumi’s poetry, here is a chance to see the Arabic and Persian traditions that produced him.

The Gold in the Rings: The People and Events That Transformed the Olympic Games

STEPHEN R. WENN AND ROBERT K.

BARNEY

Once a showcase for amateur athletics, the Olympic Games have become a global entertainment colossus powered by corporate sponsorship and professional participation. Stephen R. Wenn and Robert K. Barney offer the inside story of this transformation by examining the far-sighted leadership and decision-making acumen of four International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidents: Avery Brundage,

Lord Killanin, Juan Antonio Samaranch, and Jacques Rogge. Blending biography with historical storytelling, the authors explore the evolution of Olympic commercialism from Brundage’s uneasy acceptance of television rights fees through the revenue generation strategies that followed the Salt Lake City bid scandal to the present day. Entertaining and expert, The Gold in the Rings maps the Olympics’ course from paragon of purity to billion-dollar profits. 23 black and white photographs.Sport and Society.

London’s Lost Rivers Volume 2: A Walker’s Guide

TOM BOLTON

Below the pavements, out of sight, a network of secret rivers pulses beneath the capital’s busy pavements. The second volume of London’s Lost Rivers explores eleven more rivers that have been buried, hidden or mislaid across the city—watercourses that have been culverted, placed in tunnels, or diverted into the sewer system. But while they may be hidden from view, clues remain, and this book will show you how to find them.These eleven walks trace the routes of buried rivers, tracking the impression

they have left on the landscape and cityscape of London. Accompanied by S. F. Said’s haunting and evocative Polaroid photographs, this guidebook tracks routes that are recorded on no map, stripping back the layers to reveal London’s veins and arteries. 8 color illustrations and 20 black and white photographs.

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The First Seven Years: Physiology of Childhood

EDMOND SCHOOREL

In this book, Dr. Edmond Schoorel looks at childhood from the perspective of physiological development, describing the landscape we encounter when rearing children. It is clear that a one-year-old requires a different approach from that needed to raise a healthy four-year-old, who displays psychological differences, as well as differences in his or her stage of physical and biological development. Meanwhile, the Western lifestyle does not make it easy for young

children. They are continuously encouraged to become consumers and to develop demanding, even commanding, attitudes rather than encountering the world with admiration, wonder, curiosity, and imagination.This book shows that the first seven years of childhood should occur in a free space without concern or anxiety about the future. During these early years, everything is provisional. Children and their caregivers should be preparing seeds for the child’s future and the future of the world. This book provides the background of this singular period of development.

Alchemy: The Mystery of Substance from Genesis to Revelation

HERMANN BECKH

The alchemical tradition of understanding and working with substances to perfect or purify them is given a new perspective in this fascinating history. Beckh draws on his extensive knowledge of eastern religion, weaving it into Christian spirituality to present a unique overview of alchemy. The beginning and the end of the Bible are grounded in visionary pictures which draw out the nature and meaning of substance. In a

great sweep from the primal matter of creation, to the precious stones of the New Jerusalem, Beckh explores the essence of substance. This is the first time that Hermann Beckh’s work has been translated into English, making his ideas and insights accessible to a new readership.

Healing Storytelling: The Art of Imagination and Storytelling for Personal Growth

NANCY MELLON

In this step by step companion guide, Nancy Mellon explores the secrets of what makes a good story and how to become a confident storyteller from scratch. The healing power of stories is a strong antidote to today’s electronic screen world. Storytelling is an engaging, meaningful way of sharing our thoughts and feelings. As a path of self-development, storytelling awakens

archetypal experiences, symbols and forces within for healing oneself and others.Nancy Mellon shows how to create a magical atmosphere for the telling of tales, how to use movement and direction within a story, how to set a storyscape, beginnings and endings, how to best use the rhythms of voice. Here are also the more subtle ingredients of storytelling including moods, the elements, seasons and the symbolism of magic words, objects and weapons which represent the external and archetypal forces in our world.

For the Birds: From Exploitation to Liberation

KAREN DAVIS

For thirty years, Karen Davis has been advocating for, writing about, and studying the world of chickens and other domesticated fowl. As the founder and director of United Poultry Concerns, Davis has done more than perhaps anyone to reveal the complex and socially rich lives of birds. Her writing—intellectually rigorous, passionate, erudite, and witty—brings fully to the fore the great injustices

we have perpetrated on these intelligent and loving creatures. For the Birds showcases Davis’s three decades of popular and academic work. She tells the story of how she became an advocate and the many individual birds she has known and whose lives and deaths have deepened her commitment to seeking their freedom from suffering. Stirring, provocative, and brilliantly written, For the Birds illuminates one woman’s enduring quest to change our perceptions of those animals we routinely confine, abuse, and kill by the billions.

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