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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Chris Broad explores Japan in all its quirky glory..Endlessly fascinating!'Will Ferguson, author of Hokkaido Highway Blues'Carves a unique path across Japan bringing him into contact with far too many cats, heartening renewal in Tohoku, and even pizza with Ken Watanabe.'Iain Maloney, author of The Only Gaijin in the Village'Fascinating, fact-packed and very funny..An excellent and enjoyable read for the Japan-curious. I loved it and learned a lot.'Sam Baldwin, author of For Fukui's Sake: Two years in rural JapanWhen Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history?Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that came with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book seeks out to unravel one the world's most complex cultures.Spanning ten years and all forty-seven prefectures, Chris takes us from the lush rice fields of the countryside to the frenetic neon-lit streets of Tokyo. With blockbuster moments such as a terrifying North Korean missile incident, a mortifying experience at a love hotel and a week spent with Japan's biggest movie star, Abroad in Japan is an extraordinary and informative journey through the Land of the Rising Sun.Number one Sunday Times bestseller, August 2023. Cover may vary.

Master your relationship with money and unleash the power of alternative investments with this practical guide to 'smart money' strategies from Tony Robbins, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Money: Master the Game, and renowned investor Christopher Zook.

An intimate memoir from Peter Levine, renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing and bestselling author of Waking the Tiger

"This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the head, face, and neck for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella offers more than 300 original drawings and diagrams. The face, head, and neck are shown in great detail and from multiple angles. There are dedicated sections that address facial proportions, the simplified forms underneath the detailed anatomy, the underlying reference points of the skeleton, and the musculature, skin, and fat of the head, face, and neck. The author also offers instruction and tips for drawing hair that will help you in creating successful portraits. Geared toward artists of all levels -- from beginners through professionals -- this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity. Whether your interest is in portraiture, figure drawing, fine arts, fashion design, game design, or creating comic book or manga art, you will find this helpful book filled with actionable insights."--

Lonely Planet's New York City is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, catch a Broadway show and get vertigo at the top of the Empire State Building; all with your trusted travel companion.

When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world's youngest billionaire and crypto's Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own-until it all came undone.

'Without The Artist's Way, there would be no Eat, Pray, Love' - ELIZABETH GILBERTWATKINS TOP 100 MOST SPIRITUALLY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2023How can we tap into the wisdom inside ourselves?LIVING THE ARTIST'S WAY is a Six-Week Artist's Way Program that explores the fourth essential Artist's Way tool of guidance. Bestselling author Julia Cameron has inspired millions through creative recovery with her essential tools including Morning Pages, Artist Dates, Walks, and now, Writing for Guidance. Through the practice of morning rituals and the faith of listening, Julia takes us further and shows how we can set the stage to receive guidance in both our lives and creative art. Writing about how she uses these tools to handle doubts in her life, Living the Artist's Way reveals a personal side and shares her pathway toward a happier, lighter life. Grounding and reassuring, guidance can quell our doubts and fears, and lead us to our inner wisdom and authentic selves. Living the Artist's Way is an invitation to seek the answers to navigate all areas of our lives, by tapping into our own wisdom and ultimately, guiding ourselves back to creativity.

Beyond the Story is an intriguing novel written by the acclaimed author, Bts. Published by MACMILLAN USA in 2023, this book takes readers on a journey that transcends the traditional narrative. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of mystery, adventure, and drama in a way that is both refreshing and captivating. As the title suggests, Beyond the Story goes beyond the surface, delving deep into the complexities of life and human nature. The author, Bts, has a knack for creating vivid, relatable characters that readers can't help but root for. Despite being a relatively new release, the book has already garnered a significant amount of attention and praise. If you're looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you think, Beyond the Story is a must-read. Published by the reputable MACMILLAN USA, this book is a testament to Bts's storytelling prowess and creative genius.

Have you wanted to get investing or trading the markets but never got around to starting? Or finding out how to go about it?The truth is, it has never been easier to access and make money from the financial markets as it has today, now just made even easier with 'A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis', your essential guide to the technical analysis approach to investing.This guide breaks down the world of technical analysis into bitesize chunks, providing you with clear, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand examples. Whether you're a complete beginner with zero trading experience, or someone looking to sharpen their skills, this book will empower you to spot trends and patterns, identify opportunities, and navigate the markets with complete confidence.In this book we will cover:An Introduction To Technical Analysis - What exactly is technical analysis, how can it be used to help me make money?Setting Up To Trade: What You Need To Know - Covering the basics such as developing a trading plan, choosing the best broker and terms such as order types, stop loss and take profit and asset classes.The Trading Chart - Covering the different trading charts you will see when trading.The Trend - The significance of the trend in making money in the markets. Covering key concepts such as the Dow Theory, constructing trendlines, candlestick patterns and chart patterns such as triangles, head and shoulders and wedges.Technical Indicators - Using indicators such as volume, MACD, RSI and moving averages to make more informed trades, and to assess the strength of the current trend - divergences are some of our favorite methods we use.Advanced Technical Concepts & Trading Strategies - Covering other technical concepts including cycles, such as the economic cycles that impacts the trend, Elliott Wave Theory, Wyckoff Method for selecting stocks and momentum and contrarian trading, as well as tools available to traders.Market Psychology - Since technical analysis focuses on supply and demand in the markets, of which is mainly made up of humans, emotions and cognitive biases, such as loss aversion play a role in why the markets move the way they do. We will also cover a case study, the Dot-Com Bubble as assess the psychology in that asset bubble.With "A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis," you'll embark on a journey that will transform you from a novice trader into a skilled investor. By implementing the expert insights and proven strategies shared in this book, you'll be well on your way to securing your financial future.Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of the markets and grab your copy today!

"What's the difference between your competitor and your enemy? You know who your competitors are. You keep tabs on them regularly, and can list them calmly, along with their strengths and weaknesses. But your enemies are a whole other matter. They're the haters and the doubters who said you'd never make it, the ones who stomped on your dreams. When you think about your enemies, you can't stop the strong feelings rising up. In Choose Your Enemies Wisely, Patrick Bet-David shows how to harness emotion to turbocharge your business, dominate this year, and grow for generations after. But first, you need to choose your enemies wisely. Bet-David has spent years perfecting the system that led to the knockout success of his own financial services company. Now, Bet-David shares the secret behind this system: his 12 Business Building Blocks, which will teach you how to seamlessly blend emotion and logic in your business plan. Both a practical document for achieving goals and the fuel needed to fire up yourself and your team, this plan goes beyond the "how" and digs deeper into the "why": not only how you'll get funding, but why you need long-term vision; why you must build a culture that makes employees want to run through walls; why you have to know the enemy you're out to prove wrong. Straightforward and simple, the steps in this book will lead you to move the levers that create exponential growth and lasting success. Read Choose Your Enemies Wisely if you are a visionary, dreamer, and big thinker. Where you are now in your business journey doesn't matter. By following Bet-David's plan, you will set up your business for sustainable success and accomplish your most audacious goals"--

There is no green energy. Nor pink, nor black. Nor clean nor dirty, for that matter. In this intelligent, eye-opening and witty bestseller, an eminent climate scientist takes a graphic novelist on a journey to understand the profound changes that our planet is experiencing. The scientist, Jean-Marc Jancovici, explains the workings of superpowers and history; oil and climate; ecology, economics and energy flows. He describes, in short, the world we live in today-a world whose future is deeply uncertain. The artist, Christophe Blain, intently listens and draws.As the pair come face to face with global warming, they - along with Mother Nature, Iron Man and Popeye, among others - create a picture of what the solution to our predicament actually looks like. It's not just about switching to renewable energy sources, they show. It's about rethinking everything: our energy supply, our economies and our whole world. We're left with a vision of the future in which nuclear power, food, education, housing, transport and communities - in other words all of us - work together to create a world without end.

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry's classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***From critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning author, Diana Henry, a new edition of the hidden gem at the heart of her cookbook repertoire. An irresistible collection of cold-weather recipes that celebrate the unique pleasures of autumn and winter, featuring seven new recipes and a foreword by Nigel Slater.'Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish.' - Nigel Slater'The Delia of my generation' - Clare Finney'The food writers' food writer' - Mark DiaconoDiana Henry's classic cookbook, Roast Figs, Sugar Snow, is now revisited, revised, and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes. Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climates, it features recipes gathered from Diana's travels to Scandinavia, the French and Italian Alps, Scotland, Ireland, and New England. This is irresistible food you'll cook over and over again. Choose Alpine dishes of melted cheese; autumnal pies and substantial winter salads; pastries from Viennese coffee houses; festive snow biscuits and - closer to home - Diana's definitive recipe for warming Irish stew. Of course, there is also a recipe for Sugar-on-Snow as well. These recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home. And Diana's evocative writing about both place and food make this a book well worth reading, as well as cooking from.Recipes include:-Georgian Cheese Pies-Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates-Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola-Vermont Baked Beans-Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce-Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper-Snow Biscuits-Skier's Chocolate with Bugnes-Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom CreamNew recipes to this edition include:-Hazelnut, espresso and chocolate shortbread-Crimson leaf, black lentil, roasted grape and walnut salad-Beetroot and blackberry soup with walnut relish-Pasta alla norcina-Ham and haddie pie-Swedish apple, almond and cardamom cake-Plum and cardamom galette

The definitive biography that unlocks the remarkable story of Vivian Maier, the nanny who lived secretly as a world-class photographer, featuring nearly 400 of her images, many never seen before, placed for the first time in the context of her life.

"James Beard award-winning author and culinary game-changer Josh Niland returns with the ultimate guide to the art of Fish Butchery, with expert techniques and ground-breaking recipes that are an urgent call for action on culinary sustainability. Josh's multi award-winning debut The Whole Fish Cookbook created a new blueprint for fish cookery, while its bestselling sequel Take One Fish unpacked 15 different species to reveal their true gastronomic potential. In this latest book, Josh continues to open our eyes to the potential of fish in the kitchen. Presented in three stunning sections - Catch, Cut and Craft - and illustrated by legendary artist and musician Reg Mombassa, it's both a challenge to the food industry to do things differently and a dazzling manual to the eye-popping potential in each and every fish. Featuring detailed instructions on how to prepare fish - from reverse butterfly to double saddle - as well as over 40 brilliant recipes for everything from fish sticks to pies, sausage and chorizo, Fish Butchery will disrupt, challenge and inspire the next generation"--Publisher's description.

Tim Anderson shows you the way to enjoy delicious homemade ramen on a regular basis, and gives you the tools to build your own ramen, just the way you like it! It is broken into five sections - Broth, Seasoning, Aromatic Oils and Fats, Noodles and Toppings - to enable you to mix and match to create your own ramen to suit your taste.

Chef Philip Khoury has delved deep into patisserie in an attempt to make desserts that are ?cleaner', and that present finer flavours and textures. Philip transforms the traditional building blocks of baking by only using natural, plant-based ingredients. Recipes are broken down into digestible steps, with explanations as to why steps are important

'A characteristically radical re-reading of history that places the social and political experiments of pirates at the heart of the European Enlightenment. A brilliant companion volume to the best-selling Dawn of Everything' Amitav GhoshThe Enlightenment did not begin in Europe. Its true origins lie thousands of miles away on the island of Madagascar, in the late seventeenth century, when it was home to several thousand pirates. This was the Golden Age of Piracy, a period of violent buccaneering and rollicking legends - but it was also, argues anthropologist David Graeber, a brief window of radical democracy, as the pirate settlers attempted to apply the egalitarian principles of their ships to a new society on land.For Graeber, Madagascar's lost pirate utopia represents some of the first stirrings of Enlightenment political thought. In this jewel of a book, he offers a way to 'decolonize the Enlightenment', demonstrating how this mixed community experimented with an alternative vision of human freedom, far from that being formulated in the salons and coffee houses of Europe. Its actors were Malagasy women, merchants and traders, philosopher kings and escaped slaves, exploring ideas that were ultimately to be put into practice by Western revolutionary regimes a century later.Pirate Enlightenment playfully dismantles the central myths of the Enlightenment. In their place comes a story about the magic, sea battles, purloined princesses, manhunts, make-believe kingdoms, fraudulent ambassadors, spies, jewel thieves, poisoners and devil worship that lie at the origins of modern freedom.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese."e;Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!"e; - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Japanese. Mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading, and most importantly - enjoyment!What does this book give you?- Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary- Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently- Spoken dialogues in a range of polite and casual forms in real settings to help you to improve the flow and accuracy of your spoken Japanese.- To help you advance your kanji recognition skills, furigana is used to support reading higher level or unusual kanji and for the first appearance for common kanji.- Common vocabulary from levels 4 and 5 of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) along with vocabulary carefully chosen from the higher levels help you learn useful new expressions and progress through the intermediate reading levels.- Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated- Practical tips help you to unlock the meaning of Japanese sentences and new kanji words successfully.- Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding- Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will take your grasp of Japanese to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress, including:- A glossary for bolded words in each chapter- Full plot summary- A bilingual word list- Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners will accelerate you journey towards fluency. Use the codes inside the book and ebook to access a bonus story for free and the discounted audiobook on our Language Readers Library site or in the Language Readers app.

A NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2022"e;Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship and a change of perspective, makes you feel better anyway"e; The New York Times Book Review'An eloquent, moving, witty and above all useful demonstration of philosophy's power to help us weather the storms of being human' Oliver Burkeman, author of FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS______________________________________Pain, Loneliness, Grief, Injustice ... Hope?Life is hard - as the past few years have made painfully clear. From personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world, sometimes simply going on can feel too much.But could there be solace - and even hope - in acknowledging the hardships of the human condition? Might doing so free us from the tyranny of striving for our "e;best lives"e; and help us find warmth, humanity, and humour in the lives we actually have? Could it inspire in us the desire for a better world?In this profound and personal book, Kieran Setiya shows how philosophy can help us find our way. He shares his own experience with chronic pain and the consolation that comes from making sense of it. He asks what we can learn from loneliness and loss about the value of human life. And he explores how we can fail with grace, confront injustice, and search for meaning in the face of despair. Drawing on ancient and modern philosophy, as well as fiction, comedy, social science and personal essay, Life is Hard is a book for this moment - a work of solace and compassion. It draws us towards justice, for ourselves and others, by acknowledging what it means to be alive.

On the brink of a critical moment in human history, this audiobook presents a vision of "e;planetary stewardship"e; - a rethinking of our relationship with our planet - and plots a new course for our future.The authors, whose work is the subject of a new Netflix documentary released in summer 2021 and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, reveal the full scale of the planetary emergency we face - but also how we can stabilise Earth's life support system.The necessary change is within our power if we act now.In 2009, scientists identified nine planetary boundaries that keep Earth stable, ranging from biodiversity to ozone. Beyond these boundaries lurk tipping points. To stop short of these tipping points, the 2020s must see the fastest economic transition in history.This audiobook demonstrates how societies are reaching positive tipping points that make this transition possible: Activism groups such as Extinction Rebellion, or the schoolchildren led by Greta Thunberg demand political action; countries are committing to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions; and one tipping point has even already passed - the price of clean energy has dropped below that of fossil fuels.Inside the audiobook of this scientifically-led publication, world-leading climate-change experts explain the greatest crisis humanity has ever faced.- Expert-authored text in an accessible style for both adults, and children ages 14+- A breakdown of the 9 planetary boundaries for relative stability on Earth, ranging from biodiversity to the ozone layer- An exploration of climate "e;tipping points"e; - good and badAuthors: Johan Rockstr m is a leading global sustainability scientist and chief scientist at Conservation International. He has published several books, presented three TED talks, and, other than the Netflix/WWF production Our Planet, he has worked with James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others on several major films and TV productions.Owen Gaffney is a science writer, journalist, and global sustainability expert who co-founded the Future Earth Media Lab and Rethink Earth. A regular writer for New Scientist, he is also on the editorial board of Anthropocene Magazine.

From one of the world's great science writers and biologists: a book that reflects on the vast arc of evolutionary history and what it tells us about life on earth.How much do we really know about our past?For centuries, we have yearned to learn more about our ancestors and piece together the story of how we came to be. But language can only record so much. And fossils can be even harder to decipher. We are left groping in the dark, forced to speculate and reconstruct ways of life based on fragments of information.But what if there was a better way?In The Genetic Book of the Dead, Richard Dawkins explores the untapped potential of DNA to transform and transcend our understanding of evolution. In the future, a zoologist presented with a hitherto unknown animal will be able to read its body and its genes as detailed descriptions of the world its ancestors inhabited. This 'book of the dead' would uncover the remarkable ways in which animals have overcome obstacles, adapted to their environments and, again and again, developed remarkably similar ways of finding solutions to life's problems. What biologists call ?convergent evolution', the way in which species separated by vast stretches of time have evolved surprisingly recognisable forms and functions, is one of the most powerful and least understood forces driving life on earth.From the bestselling author of The Selfish Gene comes a revolutionary book that unlocks the door to a past more vivid, nuanced and fascinating than anything we have ever seen.

Chu Wanning has slumbered for five years since Mo Ran rescued his soul from the underworld. He wakes to find the world changed--and the greatest change of all is to his disciple Mo Ran. Now grown up, Mo Ran is nothing like the callow youth he remembers, and Chu Wanning finds himself drawn to his disciple with a force he never anticipated. Meanwhile, Mo Ran has at last set aside the misunderstandings of two lifetimes. When his hatred for his teacher falls away, he finds the feelings beneath are not respect between master and disciple, but fiery passion. Yet even as the two wrestle with their own hearts, Mo Ran begins to realize that this world is diverging from the past life he remembers in strange new ways."--Back cover.

Smart Brevity, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned author Mike Allen, is a book that truly lives up to its name. Published recently on January 12, 2023, by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd., this work of art is a must-read for all literature enthusiasts. The genre of this book is not confined to a single category, as it gracefully intertwines various themes, making it a captivating read from start to end. Allen's unique writing style and the smart brevity of his narration keep the readers hooked, as he transports them into a world crafted by his imagination. The book is a testament to Allen's literary prowess and is a significant addition to the collection of Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. Don't miss out on this literary gem!

The Way I Used to Be, a compelling novel penned by Amber Smith, is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted narrative. Published recently in 2023 by Oneworld Publications, this book is a testament to Smith's talent as a writer. The genre of the book is a blend of drama, emotion, and reality, skillfully woven together to create a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. The Way I Used to Be is not just a book, it's an experience that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. This book is a testament to Amber Smith's ability to create a world that is both relatable and thought-provoking. Oneworld Publications, known for their selection of impactful books, have once again published a gem. Don't miss out on this extraordinary read.

Scattered Minds, a masterful work by Gabor Mate, is a book that will leave you spellbound. Published in 2023 by Penguin LCC US, this English-language book belongs to the genre that defies the ordinary and explores the extraordinary. Gabor Mate, a name synonymous with insightful and thought-provoking writing, has once again proven why he is regarded as one of the best in the business. Scattered Minds is more than just a book; it's an exploration of the human mind and its complexities. Published by Penguin LCC US, a publisher renowned for quality content, this book is a must-have for every avid reader. So, dive into the world of Scattered Minds and let Gabor Mate take you on an unforgettable journey.