Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 512, Publishers: Little, Brown Book Group, Author: Emily Erdos, ISBN-13: 9780316459839, Date of issue: 2025
Why do some people become radicalized? Who is most susceptible to ideological thinking? Can we unchain our minds from toxic dogmas?Drawing on her groundbreaking research, Dr Leor Zmigrod uncovers the hidden mechanisms driving our beliefs and behaviours. She uses the powerful tools of neuroscience to show that our political beliefs are not transient thoughts in our minds, divorced from our bodies - ideologies actually change our neural architecture, our cells. For instance, she demonstrates how a simple card sorting game can reveal your entire approach to life. Cognitive rigidity in such tasks - struggling to adapt to new rules - mirrors the rigidity with which you cling to social and political ideologies. While some individuals are more susceptible to dogmatic thinking than others, all of us can strive to be more flexible.The Ideological Brain is essential reading in today's polarized and polarizing world. To foster a more informed, resilient and freer society, we need to zoom into the processes happening inside each of us and learn to spot rigid thinking in ourselves and others. We need to learn to avoid black-and-white thinking and embrace ambiguity. We need to recognize our ability to resist irrational rules and authority. Regardless of your political stance, this book will challenge you to reassess your convictions - and what they are doing to your brain.
A lively introduction to Latin for children aged 7 and over. Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background! This pupil's book is a lively, colourful introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain. A fun way to teach English grammar, it is ideal for cross-curricular activities.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, ISBN-13: 9780316582735, Date of issue: 2025
They knew they were changing history.They didn't know they would change each other.Following the unlikely friendship of four of the first ever women to matriculate at Oxford University in the aftermath of the First World War, a captivating debut novel about sisterhood, self-determination and the many forms courage can take.Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its 1000-year history, the world's most famous university has admitted female students. Giddy with dreams of equality, education and emancipation, four young women move into neighbouring rooms. Beatrice, Dora, Marianne and Otto (collectively known as The Eights) have come here from all walks of life, and they are thrown into an unlikely, life-affirming friendship.Dora was never meant to go to university, but, after losing both her brother and her fiancé on the battlefield, has arrived in their place. Politically-minded Beatrice, daughter of a famous suffragette, sees Oxford as a chance to make her own way - and some friends her own age. Otto was a nurse during the war but is excited to return to her socialite lifestyle in Oxford - where she hopes to find distraction from the memories that haunt her. And finally Marianne, the quiet, clever daughter of a village pastor, who has a shocking secret she must hide from everyone, even her new friends, if she is to succeed.But Oxford's dreaming spires cast a dark shadow: in 1920, misogyny is still rife, influenza is still a threat, and the ghosts of the Great War are still very real indeed. And as the group navigate this tumultuous moment in time, their friendship will become more important than ever.
'This is how you do chemistry! The Second Death of Locke is a masterful epic that combines classic fantasy worldbuilding with an addictive love story. Alternately charming and hauntingly dark, this one will stay with you long after the last page' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesLove. Loyalty. Sacrifice.Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier.She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier's to use. Grey would do anything for Kier - be anything for him - if he would only ask.When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation's war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke - the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy and about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and The Six Deaths of the Saint.'Gritty, romantic, and breathlessly fierce, The Second Death of Locke will grip your heart and never let go' Tasha Suri'A gloriously haunting story, with a searing chivalric romance that burns bright and bittersweet, The Second Death of Locke will hold your heart in its fist until the very end' Georgia Summers, author of The City of Stardust'Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy' Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King'An epic tale that explores what it truly means to love' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 2640, Publishers: Aladdin Paperbacks, Author: Suzanne Williams, ISBN-13: 9781665960755, Date of issue: 2024
"A cookbook celebrating the food of the African diaspora from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the Bronx, the Caribbean, and the American South, from the James Beard Award-winning author of Notes from a Young Black Chef"--
Based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who built a nest and hatched a chick together, this book tells a heartwarming story for all families. Full color.
Oh joy! Cows and Holly is a sparkling new Sandra Boynton Christmas album for everyone everywhereplus illustrated songbook! Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Yo-Yo Ma, Patti LuPone, Raúl Esparza, Patrick Warburton, Fountains of Waynes Chris Collingwood, Linda Eder, Stuart Duncan, Viktor Krauss, and many others perform a wild variety of new new new Christmas songs, all with a Christmas classics feel to them. (Plus Deck the Halls with a barnyard twist) Ranging from 60s surf rock to a cappella motet to Celtic jig to 50s Rat Pack crooner to Doo-wop to Broadway to folk/country and beyond, Cows and Holly takes you on a wild and wonderful ride through the many moods of Christmas, through the many styles and eras of its music. A Boynton illustrated Christmas Songbook A Boynton Holiday CD With all songs available on most streaming platforms, for your holiday playlist Grammy®-nominated for her Platinum-certified Philadelphia Chickens, Boyntons six previous picture-book-with-CD albums have two Gold records, one Platinum, and have sold over three million copies. Sales of Boyntons beloved childrens and humor books are nearing 90 million copies. And she truly loves Christmas and its glorious music. Autorid: Sandra Boynton, Sandra Boynton
Rowan Williams says that David Bentley Hart "can always be relied on to offer a perspective on the Christian faith that is both profound and unexpected." The Hidden and the Manifest, a new collection of this brilliant scholar's work, contains twenty
When a bird swoops in and steals the toy plane that reminds a boy of the grandmother he lost, he embarks on a fantastical voyage to retrieve itand his most treasured memoriesin this tender and imaginative picture book.Leonard loved his grandmother and has always dreamed of flying planes like the ones Granny did as a pilot. But now, all he has of her is memoriesone that lives in a photograph, and another that lives in the special toy plane Leonards father gave him when Granny passed on. When Leonards toy gets stuck in a tree, a bird flies off with it, but before Leonard can despair, a large, magical egret sails down to take him on the flight of a lifetimehelping him discover how to hold on to memories of his granny without holding on to the grief that comes with them. Autorid: Cherise Harris, Cherise Harris
Struggling with the cycle of yo-yo dieting and feeling hopeless about your weight? For over thirty years, Kristy McCammon faced the same challenges, trying every diet imaginable and ending up feeling even more defeated. Then she discovered that the root of the problem wasn't just about food-it went much deeper. Now 100 pounds lighter and free from food obsession, Kristy is sharing her journey and the approach that changed her life.Life Unbinged offers a faith-based path to breaking free from sugar addiction and achieving lasting weight loss. This is not just another diet book; it's a transformative journey of hope and healing. Readers will learn how to:Conquer sugar addiction and overeating: Escape the mental and emotional struggles that keep them stuck.Lose weight and maintain it: Implement sustainable strategies for long-term weight management.Find freedom from food obsession: Replace feelings of desperation with hope and a healthier relationship with food.Join thousands of women who are experiencing joyful freedom from food through this faith-filled approach. Take a step of faith and order your copy of Life Unbinged today!
The brand new summer holiday romance for fans of Casey McQuiston, M. A. Wardell and Alexis Hall! *** (A] sweet and sexy romance the perfect book to bring to the beach Laurie Gilmore, #1 New York Times bestseller Officially my new favourite book by Jack Strange I also loved how connected I felt to the Greek setting *** In the sun-soaked street of Athens, Will might find that his love story might not be the one hes expecting Three years ago, Will turned down Ollies proposal. Now, hes been invited to his exs wedding in Greece, the very place they once dreamed of saying I do. Faced with the consequences of his decision all those years ago, Will has twenty-five days to figure out whether to tell Ollie he made a mistake. But a chance encounter with his childhood friend Sam, who just happens to be impossibly handsome, complicates everything. Against the stunning backdrop of ancient ruins and vibrant nightlife, Will must confront his past, his desires, and the true meaning of love. Tropes: Destination Second Chance Childhood friends Self-discovery Forced Proximity See why readers love 25 Days in Athens The kind of messy, emotional, sun soaked romance that feels like a movie My constant gay book recommendation for the rest of my life such a fun book that just made me smile Everything I didnt even know I wanted so much fun Fun, sunny vibes the perfect summer holiday romance 'The humour in this book had me chuckling out loud his funniest story yet highly recommend taking this one on holiday The epitome of summer and it is the perfect romance read for anyone who craves Mamma Mia vibes all day long an easy five star read for me Heart tugging moments and a whole lot of desire and romance great if youre in the mood for something light hearted and funny 'This is a perfect vacation read, or when you need a vacation! 'Steamy! Spicy! So much to love about these characters Autorid: Jack Strange
An intensely brave, gorgeously written story about a gay Muslim teen who has to choose between being true to himself or his faithand his realization that maybe they arent as separate as he thought.Now a senior at the top-ranked high school for Muslim teenagers, Pakistani Canadian Ramin cant wait for the fresh start of college. Hes spent his whole life following the word of Allah, his parents, and his imam. His parents immigrated from Pakistan, sacrificing everything for him and his little brother, and expect Ramin to be halal in all things, meet a nice Muslim girl, and settle into devout family life. However, Ramins heart wishes for somethingor someoneelse: the strong, athletic captain of the soccer team. But at school, being gay is definitely haram, not allowed, so Ramin limits himself to dreams of moving away to New York City. Then Ramin learns his graduation is in jeopardy, and the only chance hes given to get the needed physical education credits quickly is to join the schools soccer team and train one-on-one with Fahad, a.k.a. Captain Handsome. Its a nightmare of temptation and resistance, compounded by threats from a longtime bully who is blackmailing Ramin, threatening to reveal a secret that could ruin him. Ramins only ray of light is Omar, a sweet and caring new friend whose family believes in a different, kinder Allah. He gently prods Ramin to consider his faith more deeply, challenging Ramins long held belief of Allah as merciless and unforgiving by introducing him to one who is instead merciful and loving. With graduation, a championship soccer match, and the blackmail looming, the pressure on Ramin is too much to keep buried. He must decide between the consequences of speaking his truth and living a lie. He must decide which Allah lives in the little mosque in his heart. Autorid: Ahmad Saber
