A succinct, startling and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems, The Grand Design is a book that will inform - and provoke - like no other.
The 'extended phenotype' is Dawkins' key contribution to the gene's eye view of evolution given in The Selfish Gene. He shows that the influence of genes can extend far beyond the bodies in which they reside, manipulating the environment and the behaviour of other individuals. A worldwide bestseller and a classic work of scientific exposition.
Including case histories and anecdotes, this book shows, among other things, how one Australian scientist convinced the world he'd discovered the cause of stomach ulcers by drinking a glass filled with bacteria, and how a gifted sports reporter got people to watch a football match by showing them the outside of the stadium.
Joe Girard, 'the world's greatest salesman' according to the Guinness Book of Records, shares his method of salesmanship in this indispensable book, now updated for the twenty-first century.
A bestselling author shows how we can reclaim and make peace with the "shadow" side of our personality.
Forretningshistorien er historien om organisationers og virksomheders indsats for at skabe værdi under skiftende samfundsmæssige sammenhænge. Det strækker sig lige fra de ikke-markedsbaserede før-industrielle samfund via overgangen fra landbrugs- til industrisamfund og gennem industrialiseringens tre historiske faser frem til nutiden i begyndelsen af det 21. århundrede. Det er historien om, hvordan der er drevet forretning til all tider.
"When the Heffleys agree to spend summer break with both Mom's and Dad's relatives at the same time, they have to figure out how to be in two places at once. With Greg caught in the middle, can the Heffleys pull off the ultimate scheme? Or will their vacation turn into a hilarious hot mess?"--
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Galvanizing and uplifting' The Guardian'Bernie Sanders has changed US politics forever' Owen JonesIt's OK to be angry about capitalism. It's OK to want something better. Bernie Sanders takes on the 1% and speaks blunt truths about a system that is fuelled by uncontrolled greed, and rigged against ordinary people. Where a handful of oligarchs have never had it so good, with more money than they could spend in a thousand lifetimes, and the vast majority struggle to survive. Where a decent standard of living for all seems like an impossible dream.How can we accept an economic order that allows three billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of our society? How can we accept a political system that allows the super-rich to buy elections and politicians? How can we accept an energy system that rewards the fossil fuel corporations causing the climate crisis? How can we let it happen any longer? We must demand fundamental economic and political change. This is where the path forward begins.It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism presents a vision of what would be possible if the political revolution took place. If we would finally recognize that economic rights are human rights, and work to create a society that provides them. This isn't some utopian fantasy; this is democracy as we should know it. Is it really too much to ask?
The brilliant new Chief Inspector Gamache novel, the nineteenth in the series, from multi-million-copy international bestseller and award-winning author Louise Penny.PRAISE FOR LOUISE PENNY AND THE CHIEF INSPECTOR GAMACHE SERIES: 'Electrifying drama ... the bodies pile up, the intensity and horror are reminiscent of Thomas Harris at his finest. Gamache is a fascinatingly complex protagonist' BOOK OF THE MONTH, THE TIMES 'Penny delves into the nature of evil, sensitively exploring the impact of the dreadful events she describes while bringing a warmth and humanity to her disparate cast of characters that, unusually for a crime novel, leaves you feeling better about the world once you've finished' BOOK OF THE MONTH, OBSERVER'This is a hugely satisfying mystery of course, but more than that, it's a chilling morality tale. Nobody does evil quite as scarily as Louise Penny' ANN CLEEVES'Enthralling ... With beautifully drawn characters, this is crime writing of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'Louise Penny is one of the greatest crime writers of our times' DENISE MINA'Louise Penny twists and turns the plot expertly tripping the reader up just at the moment you think you might have solved the mystery' DAILY EXPRESS'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHS
Living Deliciously is the ritual of prioritising your joy and rest, choosing to notice the beauty of everyday existence, and taking the initiative to create small, considered moments for yourself. This book will help you cultivate a sense of agency in your everyday life through intentional actions so that you're able to enjoy your life moment to moment, instead of counting on the big, momentous life events. Too many of us have lost connection with ourselves and what makes us happy because our attention is drawn to external and material things that ultimately leave us feeling dissatisfied. Living a delicious life is an achievable and sustainable way of enabling our bliss and allowing time for what makes us feel good.It's time for us all to fall in love with ourselves and our own lives.PRAISE FOR WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU PRETTY by FLORENCE GIVEN 'An incredible mouthpiece for modern intersectional feminism.' - Glamour'A fearless book.' - Cosmopolitan'A hugely influential young woman.' - Woman's Hour'Rallying, radical and pitched perfectly for her generation.' - Evening Standard
Who and what are supercommunicators? They're the people who can steer a conversation to a successful conclusion. They are able to talk about difficult topics without giving offence. They know how to make others feel at ease and share what they think. They're brilliant facilitators and decision-guiders. How do they do it?In this groundbreaking new book, Charles Duhigg unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art - and the science - of successful communication. He unpicks the different types of everyday conversation and pinpoints why some go smoothly while others swiftly fall apart. He reveals the conversational questions and gambits that bring people together. And he shows how even the most tricky of encounters can be turned around. In the process, he shows why a CIA operative was able to win over a reluctant spy, how a member of a jury got his fellow jurors to view an open-and-shut case differently, and what a doctor found they needed to do to engage with a vaccine sceptic.Above all, he reveals the techniques we can all master to successfully connect with others, however tricky the circumstances. Packed with fascinating case studies and drawing on cutting-edge research, this book will change the way you think about what you say, and how you say it.Praise for The Power of Habit:'Few books become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception.' Financial Times'You'll never look at yourself, your organisation, or your world in quite the same way.' Daniel Pink'A first-rate book - based on an impressive mass of research.' Economist'Absolutely fascinating.' WIRED
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AS SEEN ON THE HIT TV SHOW 'THE BEAR'Essential lessons in hospitality for every business, from the former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park.Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling New York City two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world.How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation? Radical reinvention, a true partnership between the kitchen and the dining room-and memorable, over-the-top, bespoke hospitality. Guidara's team surprised a family who had never seen snow with a magical sledding trip to Central Park after their dinner; they filled a private dining room with sand, complete with mai-tais and beach chairs, to console a couple with a cancelled vacation. And his hospitality extended beyond those dining at the restaurant to his own team, who learned to deliver praise and criticism with intention; why the answer to some of the most pernicious business dilemmas is to give more-not less; and the magic that can happen when a busser starts thinking like an owner.Today, every business can choose to be a hospitality business-and we can all transform ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences. Featuring sparkling stories of his journey through restaurants, with the industry's most famous players like Daniel Boulud and Danny Meyer, Guidara urges us all to find the magic in what we do-for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve.
Anthony Pompliano writes a series of short letters to his daughter with a mountain of simple, practical advice and easy, actionable ideas about how to live an extraordinary life. The language is simple, the lessons are actionable, and the stories are relatable.The advice includes: why you don't have to win every argument, how to live your life as a documentary, why it's good to change your mind, how luck is not real, and why today is practice for tomorrow.
Make the happiest amigurumi gnomes! Gnomes make a perfect project all year round, from the happy holiday season and the splendor of spring to the bright summer days and the coziness of fall. Amigurumi Gnomes will surprise you with 24 colorful characters, including the Santa and Halloween Gnomes, the Strawberry and Lemon Gnomes, the Bunny and Valentine Gnomes and the Tulip and Bellflower Gnomes. Perfect for beginners - Detailed, error-free patterns with step-by-step pictures for the challenging parts, help with all materials needed and handy stitch instructions (including video tutorials) to guide you along the way. In the linked online forum, you can ask for helpful advice. 24 quick and easy gnome patterns - With playful and colorful designs for 12 tall and 12 small gnomes, you'll create the cutest gifts, displays and toys! Perfect gifts or collectibles! - These gnomes make excellent gifts, soft toys for tiny hands and fun home decor. Each one is sure to bring smiles and cheer! Make your very own variations on this classic design and unlock the whimsical world of amigurumi gnomes!
Having demystified financial jargon and outlined the key pillars of investing, Female Invest have laid down the foundations and educated us on how to become more financially savvy. Now it's time to put your money where your mouth is and set and achieve your own financial goals.If you are looking to save for a holiday, a first deposit, or simply want to invest in a better future for you and the planet, this financial planner contains the practical steps and interactive budgeting exercises you need to get excited about your financial future.With advice for changing your financial habits, guides for setting goals for saving, an sections of monthly and weekly planning and reviewing, this year-long planner is here to empower you to take back control of your money na drive on your own terms.Even if you only have a tiny savings fund to begin with, you too can live a rewarding and limitless life by investing in yourself.
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- THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of a lifetime.In Build the Life You Want, Harvard Professor Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness, no matter how challenging your circumstances. Combining their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle, they show you how to improve your life right now - instead of waiting for the outside world to change. You will learn how to:- Manage your emotions so they no longer control your outlook and behaviour- Turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth- Strengthen your family ties by managing your expectations and building trust- Create and preserve deep and lasting friendships at any age- Develop an approach to work that fits your life and brings satisfaction- Find your inner peace with a spiritual practiceBuild the Life You Want introduces you to the cutting-edge science that can change your life, in understandable terms and with actionable strategies. Along the way, Arthur and Oprah share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers. In every page, your happiness skills will grow, and you will learn amazing information you can't wait to share with others. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.
"Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written... a thrilling ride that hooked me from start to finish." -Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a BoyfriendIn this genre-bending , speculative YA debut, a Chinese American girl monetizes her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates' most scandalous secrets. Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she's the only scholarship student among China's most rich and influential teens. But then she starts uncontrollably turning invisible-actually invisible. When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power-she'll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price. But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it's worth losing her conscience-or even her life.
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