The twentieth century - with its unprecedented advances in technology and scientific understanding - saw the birth of a distinctively new and \'modern\' age. Henri Bergson stood as one of the most important philosophical voices of that tumultuous time. An intellectual celebrity in his own life time, his work was widely discussed by such thinkers as William James, Alfred North Whitehead and Bertrand

From the 1880s through the 1940s, tens of thousands of first- and second-generation immigrants embraced the anarchist cause after arriving on American shores. Kenyon Zimmer explores why these migrants turned to anarchism, and how their adoption of its ideology shaped their identities, experiences, and actions. Zimmer focuses on Italians and Eastern European Jews in San Francisco, New York City, and

A clear explanation of the art of negotiation, with practical advice on how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure, and how body language can be used to your advantage. All of us negotiate every day in different ways - whether that\'s in a work setting, using professional partners, or even at home. But for many people it\'s a nerve-wracking experience that leaves them feeling awkward, tongue-tied

Named an exciting new release by CrimeReads, BookRiot, Fresh Fiction, and The TempestFrom the author of Stolen Things comes a twisty thriller that asks how tightly we are bound to our pasts, how much we can trust those around us, and how far a mother will go to protect her child. Jillian Marsh is a survivor. She escaped her toxic upbringing at the hands of her religious zealot mother as a teenager,

\'I am Rosie. I have BPD. I am not an attention-seeker, manipulative, dangerous, hopeless, unlovable, \'broken\', \'difficult to reach\' or \'unwilling to engage\'. I am caring, creative, courageous, determined, full of life and love.\' Talking About BPD is a positive, stigma-free guide to life with borderline personality disorder (BPD) from award-winning blogger Rosie Cappuccino. Addressing what BPD

A guide to the best places to enjoy the local Irish cuisine and where to rest for the night along the famous Wild Atlantic Way. Elemental, enchanting, and inspiring, the Wild Atlantic Way is Ireland\'s first long distance touring route, stretching the length of the West Coast of the Emerald Isle. This unique guide makes sure that at every stage and stop of the way, you will find the most creative chefs,

Written from the ninth to the twentieth century, these poems represent the peak of Islamic Mystical writing, from Rabia Basri to Mian Mohammad Baksh. Reflecting both private devotional love and the attempt to attain union with God and become absorbed into the Divine, many poems in this edition are imbued with the symbols and metaphors that develop many of the central ideas of Sufism: the Lover, the

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Finally in paperback, the New York Times bestseller that has fundamentally changed the way children of divorce see themselves as adults--updated with a new preface by the author. Divorce is at once a widespread reality and a painful decision, so it is no surprise that this landmark study of its long-term effects should both spark debate and find a large audience. In this compelling, thought-provoking

The rainforests and tropics are full of beautiful birds - and this volume reflects and celebrates their exotic world. Some of the most attractive tropical species live high up in the remote cloud forests perched on the sides of lonely mountains. Others live in the open grasslands or savannas, crowded together with different types of animals, in many cases depending upon them for survival. With more

The #MeToo movement is overturning a cliche that has forgiven bad behaviour for years: to be creative is to be prone to eccentricity, madness, addiction and excess. No longer can artists be excused from the standards of conduct that apply to us all. But if we denounce the artist, then what becomes of the work that

Paris, 1870. Adultery ought to be a serious business... but it\'s hard to keep your dignity when the cleaning lady has a fireman in your kitchen and she suspects that something is up. Not to mention the fact that your lover is not only stuck halfway up a drainpipe but is also your husband\'s very best friend. And as for the blackmailing taxi driver - he knows everything!The Threesome is a feast of

Since empathy first emerged as an object of inquiry within British history education in the early 1970s, teachers, scholars and policymakers have debated the concept\'s role in the teaching and learning of history. Yet over the years this discussion has been confined to specialized education outlets, while empathy\'s broader significance for history and philosophy has too often gone unnoticed. Empathy

When Yasmina graduates Ms Gillyflower\'s Finishing School for Fairies she is reluctant to guard a tall tower (she\'s afraid of dragons) or live in a tumbledown cottage (she has horrible hayfever). Instead, she moves into a narrowboat on Gossamer River, and is tasked with looking after the local wildlife. However, she soon discovers that the water is being polluted by the Wizard of Waste, who is determined

A tender and beautifully observed novel about a family turned upside down by the arrival of a severely disabled baby boy. Perfect for readers of Jaap Robben and Claire

An inspiring yet life-affirming story about a boy trapped in a coma after being hit by a car chasing after his dog,