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A trail-blazing and inspiring collection of essays on art, feminism, neuroscience and psychology featuring The Delusions of Certainty, winner of the European Essay Prize 2019.As well as being a prize-winning, bestselling novelist, Siri Hustvedt is widely regarded as a leading thinker in the fields of neurology, feminism, art criticism and philosophy. She believes passionately that art and science are too often kept separate and that conversations across disciplines are vital to increasing our knowledge of the human mind and body, how they connect and how we think, feel and see. The essays in this volume - all written between 2011 and 2015 - are in three parts. A Woman Looking at Men Looking at Women brings together penetrating pieces on particular artists and writers such as Picasso, Kiefer and Susan Sontag as well as essays investigating the biases that affect how we judge art, literature, and the world in general. The Delusions of Certainty is an essay about the mind/body problem, showing how this age-old philosophical puzzle has shaped contemporary debates on many subjects and how every discipline is coloured by what lies beyond argument-desire, belief, and the imagination. The essays in the final section, What Are We? Lectures on the Human Condition, tackle such elusive neurological disorders as synesthesia and hysteria. Drawing on research in sociology, neurobiology, history, genetics, statistics, psychology and psychiatry, this section also contains a profound consideration of suicide and a towering reconsideration of Kierkegaard. Together they form an extremely stimulating, thoughtful, wide-ranging exploration of some of the fundamental questions about human beings and the human condition, delivered with Siri Hustvedt's customary lucidity, vivacity and infectiously questioning intelligence.

'I am most grateful for two things: that I was born in North Korea, and that I escaped from North Korea.'Yeonmi Park was not dreaming of freedom when she escaped from North Korea. She didn't even know what it meant to be free. All she knew was that she was running for her life, that if she and her family stayed behind they would die - from starvation, or disease, or even execution. This book is the story of Park's struggle to survive in the darkest, most repressive country on earth; her harrowing escape through China's underworld of smugglers and human traffickers; and then her escape from China across the Gobi desert to Mongolia, with only the stars to guide her way, and from there to South Korea and at last to freedom; and finally her emergence as a leading human rights activist - all before her 21st birthday.'Clear-eyed and devastating' Observer

"Fascinating.... Lays a foundation for understanding human history."-Bill Gates

All About Love, by Bell Hooks, published in 2016, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex nature of love. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book delves into the many facets of love, exploring its joys, its pains, and its profound impact on our lives. Hooks, a renowned author in her own right, uses her intimate and insightful writing style to guide readers through a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. Drawing from various genres, including self-help, psychology, and philosophy, All About Love offers a comprehensive look at one of the most powerful and elusive emotions. Whether you are a seasoned reader or new to Hooks' work, this book is sure to provide a fresh perspective on love, challenging you to reconsider your own beliefs and experiences. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking read from HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

Graham Hancock's multi-million bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilization. Twenty years on, Hancock returns with a book filled with completely new, scientific and archaeological evidence, which has only recently come to light...The evidence revealed in this book shows beyond reasonable doubt that an advanced civilization that flourished during the Ice Age was destroyed in the global cataclysms between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago.Near the end of the last Ice Age 12,800 years ago, a giant comet that had entered the solar system from deep space thousands of years earlier, broke into multiple fragments. Some of these struck the Earth causing a global cataclysm on a scale unseen since the extinction of the dinosaurs. At least eight of the fragments hit the North American ice cap, while further fragments hit the northern European ice cap. The impacts, from comet fragments a mile wide approaching at more than 60,000 miles an hour, generated huge amounts of heat which instantly liquidized millions of square kilometres of ice, destabilizing the Earth's crust and causing the global Deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world.A second series of impacts, equally devastating, causing further cataclysmic flooding, occurred 11,600 years ago, the exact date that Plato gives for the destruction and submergence of Atlantis. But there were survivors - known to later cultures by names such as 'the Sages', 'the Magicians', 'the Shining Ones', and 'the Mystery Teachers of Heaven'. They travelled the world in their great ships doing all in their power to keep the spark of civilization burning. They settled at key locations - Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, Baalbek in the Lebanon, Giza in Egypt, ancient Sumer, Mexico, Peru and across the Pacific where a huge pyramid has recently been discovered in Indonesia. Everywhere they went these 'Magicians of the Gods' brought with them the memory of a time when mankind had fallen out of harmony with the universe and paid a heavy price.A memory and a warning to the future... For the comet that wrought such destruction between 12,800 and 11,600 years may not be done with us yet. Astronomers believe that a 20-mile wide 'dark' fragment of the original giant comet remains hidden within its debris stream and threatens the Earth. An astronomical message encoded at Gobekli Tepe, and in the Sphinx and the pyramids of Egypt,warns that the 'Great Return' will occur in our time...

Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power?

A coloring book that takes you on an expedition through a jungle to discover a forgotten world of flora and fauna. Through intricate pen and ink illustrations, it helps colour-inners of all ages to explore an exotic rainforest teeming with creatures large and small such as: tree frogs and dainty hummingbirds, prowling tigers and playful monkeys.

Title: Books That Changed History, Author: Dk, Publication Year: 2017-09-07, Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Language: eng

When a long serving trainer becomes one of the most potent warplanes of its size. The Cessna T-37 is only just leaving USAF service while its more warlike sibling enjoys continued usage in Latin America, as a Warbird having first made its name in Vietnam.

From award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy, The Gates of Europe is the definitive history of Ukraine that helps us understand the country's past and the current crisisLocated at the western edge of the Eurasian steppe, Ukraine has long been the meeting place of empires - Roman to Ottoman, Habsburg to Russian - and they all left their imprint on the landscape, the language and the people living within these shifting borders. In this authoritative book, Serhii Plokhy traces the history of Ukraine from the arrival of the Vikings in the tenth century to the current Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. Fascinating and multi-layered, The Gates of Europe is the essential guide to understanding not just Ukraine's past but also its future.

L''insomnie, définie comme un manque subjectif de sommeil est un trouble très fréquent, au point d''être devenue un problème de santé publique. Physiologiquement, le sommeil devient moins réparateur avec le vieillissement et les personnes âgées sont très souvent concernées par l''insomnie, sollicitant ainsi leur médecin traitant pour obtenir une ordonnance contenant un médicament hypnotique. Les benzodiazépines à demi-vie courte ou intermédiaire ont longtemps été utilisées comme hypnotiques car leur effet sédatif intervient rapidement. Cependant, elles entraînent de nombreux effets indésirables (dépendance importante et effets résiduels le lendemain de la prise). Ainsi, de nouvelles molécules ont été mises au point, il s''agit des hypnotiques apparentés aux benzodiazépines dont le zolpidem et la zopiclone. Considérés comme plus sûrs d''utilisation que les benzodiazépines, ces derniers ne sont pourtant pas dénués d''effets indésirables, notamment chez les personnes de plus de 65 ans. Des effets négatifs sur la conduite automobile chez des sujets jeunes et âgés ont été mis en évidence dans les études, et l''association avec des substances potentialisant l''effet sédatif n''est pas rare.

Garry Kasparov gives his first public account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans.

The Kybalion: Centenary Edition is an intriguing book written by the mysterious Three Initiates. This fascinating work, first published in 2018 by J.P.Tarcher, U.S./Perigee Bks., U.S., delves into the realm of ancient wisdom and philosophy. The book belongs to the genre of metaphysical literature, offering readers a unique perspective on universal truths. The Kybalion presents the seven Hermetic principles that, according to the teachings, underpin all existence. The Centenary Edition celebrates 100 years of this timeless classic, making it a must-have for seekers of wisdom and students of the esoteric. The Three Initiates invite you on a journey of exploration and self-discovery through the pages of this book. Discover the wisdom of the ages with The Kybalion: Centenary Edition.

I 1528 var Luther med på en rundrejse til de nye lutherske menigheder. Han kunne da konstatere, at det stod sløjt til med folks viden om selv de helt grundlæggende ting i kristendommen. For at råde bod på det, udarbejder Luther noget undervisningsmateriale. Det er en bearbejdning af en række undervisningsforløb, som Luther selv havde haft over katekismen. Resultatet af det er Den Lille og Den Store Katekismus. De svarer til hinanden som det vi i dag ville kalde elevens bog og lærerens bog. I den lille finder man det stof, som børnene og den jævne kristne skulle kunne. I den store et dette så uddybet og forklaret. Luther giver desuden er række gode pædagogiske og teologiske råd, samtidig med at der er konkrete vejledninger til de enkelte emner og afsnit. De første udgaver udkom i 1529, men allerede året efter kom der et nyt oplag. Her har Luther udvidet sin indledning med en række vigtige iagttagelser og gode råd. Desuden tilføjer han en kort vejledning om skriftemålet, hvor det især er den personlige sjælesorg, Luther er optaget af. Det er denne reviderede og udvidede udgave fra 1530, der her bringes i en ny oversættelse med Cranachs originale tegninger.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: A radically new way of thinking about depression and anxiety'A book that could actually make us happy' SIMON AMSTELL'This amazing book will change your life' ELTON JOHN'One of the most important texts of recent years' BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE 'Brilliant, stimulating, radical' MATT HAIG'The more people read this book, the better off the world will be' NAOMI KLEIN 'Wonderful' HILLARY CLINTON'Eye-opening' GUARDIAN'Brilliant for anyone wanting a better understanding of mental health' ZOE BALL 'A game-changer' DAVINA MCCALL 'Extraordinary' DR MAX PEMBERTON'Beautiful' RUSSELL BRAND Depression and anxiety are now at epidemic levels. Why? Across the world, scientists have uncovered evidence for nine different causes. Some are in our biology, but most are in the way we are living today. Lost Connections offers a radical new way of thinking about this crisis. It shows that once we understand the real causes, we can begin to turn to pioneering new solutions - ones that offer real hope.

THE AWARDWINNING, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'The Choice is a gift to humanity. One of those rare and eternal stories that you don't want to end and that leave you forever changed' DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize LaureateIn 1944, sixteen-year-old Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz.

The New York Times bestseller, which has become a must-have for women in business, is now revised and updated in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Sea Prayer, a profoundly moving work by the acclaimed author Khaled Hosseini, was published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. This poignant tale belongs to the genre of contemporary fiction, and it beautifully encapsulates the raw human emotions of love, fear, and hope. Sea Prayer is an intimate exploration of a father's love for his son, set against the backdrop of a world that is teetering on the brink of chaos and destruction. It is a stirring tribute to the millions of families, like the story's protagonist, who have been splintered and displaced by war and persecution. The author's evocative narrative and the publisher's commitment to quality make this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the human aspect of global conflicts. Sea Prayer is a testament to the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.

Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded?

Period Power is a groundbreaking work by Maisie Hill, published in 2019. This book, belonging to the self-help genre, is an empowering guide to understanding the menstrual cycle. Hill, with her deep knowledge and expertise, brings to light the importance of menstrual health and how it impacts women's lives. The book is published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, a renowned name in the publishing world. Period Power is a must-read for every woman who wants to harness her hormonal cycle and get the most out of her life. The book is written in English.

A reissue of this classic title with a new introduction by Andrew Morton reflecting on the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the original publication, and on the long term legacy of Diana.

Surveillance Capitalism: A new phase in economic history in which private companies and governments track your every move with the goal of predicting and controlling your behaviour. Under surveillance capitalism you are not the customer or even the product: you are the raw material.