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Tony Judt
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Ill Fares the Land
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"Ill Fares the Land" is for those who feel that something is fundamentally wrong with our current way of living. Tony Judt offers a historical perspective that helps us understand how we arrived at this moment. He challenges us to imagine a new form of governance and way of life that prioritize fairness over efficiency. This book is a thought-provoking read that offers hope for a better future.
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Jessica Friedmann
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Things That Helped : essays
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Through the tide of hormones surging within my body, and the little runnels of blood, and the sour tang of my breasts, I lay awake, listening, and thinking of breath and of water. I had broken my relationship with sleep. In this stunning collection, Jessica Friedmann navigates her journey through postpartum depression after the birth of her son. Drawing on critical theory, popular culture, and personal experience, her wide-ranging essays touch on class, race, gender, and sexuality, as well as motherhood, creativity, and mental illness. Occasionally confronting, but always powerfully moving and beautifully observed, Things That Helped charts Jessica’s return into the a slow and complex process of reassembling what depression fractured, and sometimes broke.
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Sven Birkerts
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The Art Of Time In Memoir : Then, Again
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"The Art of Time in Memoir" would be a great read for anyone who enjoys memoirs or wants to improve their own memoir writing. Through the analysis of Virginia Woolf's "A Sketch of the Past" and Mary Karr's "The Liars' Club," Birkerts delves into the art of assembling patterns of meaning and how successful memoirs present the subjective experience of time. This book would be perfect for aspiring writers or anyone interested in understanding the power of memoir as a literary genre.
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Chuck Klosterman
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Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story
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For 6,557 miles, from New York to Mississippi to Seattle, Chuck Klosterman decided to chase rock n roll and death across a continent. 21 days later, after three relationships, an encounter with various cottonmouth snakes, and a night spent snorting cocaine in a graveyard, Klosterman started to order his thoughts on American culture and the meaning of celebrity.
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Anne Boyer
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Penguin
The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness
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The Undying could be a good read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of illness and the modern healthcare system. Anne Boyer's memoir delves into the complexities of her own battle with cancer, while also examining societal and cultural attitudes towards illness. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those living with illness and serves as a powerful critique of the healthcare industry.
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John Launer
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How Not to be a Doctor : And Other Essays
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This book is an essential read for doctors and medical professionals who want to excel in their field while maintaining their humanity. With a collection of thought-provoking essays, John Launer explores the skills and experiences that are crucial to being a successful doctor. This book combines humor, wisdom, and candor to provide inspiration and reassurance to readers. It serves as a reminder that being a doctor is about more than just medical knowledge, but about connecting with patients on a deeper level.
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If you've recently found yourself wading through the aftermath of a relationship or simply seek a deep connection with words that mirror the soul's journey, Whitney Hanson's "Home" offers that resonant balm. Her poetry captures both the sting and sweetness of love lost, then found within oneself. Hanson's verses are a tender guide back to self-love and inner peace, making this read a soothing companion for anyone in search of healing.
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Slavoj Žižek
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Verso
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First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
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Billions of dollars have been hastily poured into the global banking system in a frantic attempt at financial stabilization. So why has it not been possible to bring the same forces to bear in addressing world poverty and environmental crisis?In this take-no-prisoners analysis, Slavoj Žižek frames the moral failures of the modern world in terms of the epoch-making events of the first decade of this century. What he finds is the old one-two punch of history: the jab of tragedy, the right hook of farce. In the attacks of 9/11 and the global credit crunch, liberalism dies twice: as a political doctrine, and as an economic theory.First as Tragedy, Then as Farce is a call for the Left to reinvent itself in the light of our desperate historical situation. The time for liberal, moralistic blackmail is over.
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Hans Ulrich Obrist, Douglas Coupland, Shumon Basar |
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The Age of Earthquakes : A Guide to the Extreme Present
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This book is a mindbending exploration of our rapidly evolving digital landscape. It offers a culturally prescient analysis of the "extreme present" we are living in, where the Internet has not only changed our brains but also the structure of the planet. With contributions from over 30 contemporary artists, this visually striking book provides a new history of the world in a format that fits perfectly in your back pocket. Get ready to embark on a surreal journey through the digital age.
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David Sedaris
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Abacus
Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls
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A guy walks into a bar...From here the story could take many turns. A guy walks into a bar and meets the love of his life. A guy walks into a bar and finds no one else it there. When this guy is David Sedaris, the possibilities are endless, but the result is always the same: he will both delight you with twists of humor and intelligence and leave you deeply moved. In Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, Sedaris remembers his father's dinnertime attire (shirtsleeves and underpants), his first colonoscopy (remarkably pleasant), and the time he considered buying the skeleton of a murdered Pygmy.The common thread? Sedaris masterfully turns each episode into a love story: how it feels to be in a relationship where one loves and is loved over many years; what it means to be part of a family; and how it's possible, through all of life's absurdieties, to accept oneself. With Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris shows once again why he has been described as 'a man who could capture your heart and lift your spirits while reading out the ingredients of a rice cake'(Observer).
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Alain de Botton
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Vintage
The Consolations of Philosophy
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The Consolations of Philosophy could be a good read for someone who enjoys practical, yet thought-provoking advice. It offers insights from some of the greatest minds in history, on how to deal with everyday challenges that we face. Alain de Botton writes in a conversational style that makes the book engaging and easy to understand. Reading this book could leave a sense of enlightenment and inspiration that encourages personal growth and resilience.
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Julian Baggini
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Granta
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The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten : And 99 Other Thought Experiments
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The author presents 100 thought experiments which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way, and invites the reader to think about possible answers for him/herself. Experiments cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and many more. Baggini offers some ways of approaching each problem.
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Pyotr Kropotkin
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Anarchist Communism
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The humane yet devastating critique of how modern society is organized with the brutal few clinging onto their wealth and privileges at the expense of the manyPeter Kropotkin's anarchist texts had a fundamental impact on 19th and 20th century radicals of all kinds. These essays from T he Conquest of Bread are bravura examples of his optimistic and angry vision of a world in which the just actions of the many can destroy the grip of the few.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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Vivian Gornick
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Fsg
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The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir
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This book delves into the complexities of human relationships in the bustling city of New York. Vivian Gornick's deep reflections on friendship, love, and the city itself will resonate with anyone searching for meaning and connection in their own urban lives. With its poetic prose and insightful observations, The Odd Woman and the City is a memoir that will leave you contemplating the intricacies of your own relationships long after you finish reading.
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Charles Krauthammer
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Crown
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Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics
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From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenges conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer has for decades dazzled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column is a must-read in Washington and across the country. Now, finally, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in one volume. Readers will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a passionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views—on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example—defy ideological convention. Things That Matter also features several of Krauthammer’s major path-breaking essays—on bioethics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower—that have profoundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused reflections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Winston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist. With a special, highly autobiographical introduction in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensible chronicle takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.
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Po Bronson
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Ballantine
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What Should I Do with My Life? - The True Story of People who Answered the Ultimate Question
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“Brimming with stories of sacrifice, courage, commitment and, sometimes, failure, the book will support anyone pondering a major life choice or risk without force-feeding them pat solutions.”— Publishers WeeklyIn What Should I Do with My Life ? Po Bronson tells the inspirational true stories of people who have found the most meaningful answers to that great question. With humor, empathy, and insight, Bronson writes of remarkable individuals—from young to old, from those just starting out to those in a second career—who have overcome fear and confusion to find a larger truth about their lives and, in doing so, have been transformed by the experience. What Should I Do with My Life? struck a powerful, resonant chord on publication, causing a multitude of people to rethink their vocations and priorities and start on the path to finding their true place in the world. For this edition, Bronson has added nine new profiles, to further reflect the range and diversity of those who broke away from the chorus to learn the sound of their own voice.
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Dolly Alderton
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Everything I Know About Love
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Dolly Alderton's memoir resonates with anyone navigating the unpredictable seas of young adulthood. Her candid recounting of love’s complexities and the strength found in friendship will have you nodding along, laughing out loud, and maybe even shedding a tear. It's like having a chat with your best friend over a glass of wine, reflecting on the chaos and beauty of growing up. You'll close this book feeling understood and a little less alone in your own journey.
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Carl Lotus Becker
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Heavenly City of the Eighteenth-century Philosophers
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Based on the Storrs lectures delivered at Yale University A distinguished American historian challenges the belief that 18th century was essentially modern in its temper. In crystalline prose Carl L. Becker demonstrates that the period commonly described as the Age of Reason was, in fact, very far from that. Voltaire, Hume, Diderot & Locke were living in a medieval world. They "demolished the Heavenly City of St. Augustine only to rebuild it with more up-to-date materials." PrefaceClimates of OpinionThe Laws of Nature & of Nature's GodThe New History: Philosophy Teaching by ExampleThe Uses of Posterity
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C.S. Lewis
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The World's Last Night, and Other Essays
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If you're drawn to deep, thought-provoking discussions that don't shy away from the darker aspects of life but also offer a glimmer of wit and hope, you might find "The World's Last Night, and Other Essays" deeply satisfying. C. S. Lewis brings his characteristic intelligence and humor to bear on serious questions of morality and belief. And for fans of "The Screwtape Letters," the prospect of another encounter with Screwtape will be a delightful bonus. The book's brevity makes it a perfect companion for anyone seeking a quick yet substantial read on these timeless issues.
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Timothy Snyder
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On Tyranny : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
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A historian of fascism offers a guide for surviving and resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism.On November 9th, millions of Americans woke up to the impossible: the election of Donald Trump as president. Against all predictions, one of the most-disliked presidential candidates in history had swept the electoral college, elevating a man with open contempt for democratic norms and institutions to the height of power.Timothy Snyder is one of the most celebrated historians of the Holocaust. In his books Bloodlands and Black Earth, he has carefully dissected the events and values that enabled the rise of Hitler and Stalin and the execution of their catastrophic policies. With Twenty Lessons, Snyder draws from the darkest hours of the twentieth century to provide hope for the twenty-first. As he writes, “Americans are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism and communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience.”Twenty Lessons is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.
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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay |
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The Federalist (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
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The Federalist, by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. A classic of American political thought, The Federalist is a series of eighty-five essays by three authors—Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay—the purpose of which was to gain support for the proposed new Constitution of the United States, a document that many considered too radical. Most of the “papers” were published in periodicals as the vote on approving it drew near. Without the support of these powerfully persuasive essays, the Constitution most likely would not have been ratified and America might not have survived as a nation. Beginning with an assault upon the country’s first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the authors of The Federalist present a masterly defense of the new system. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay—three of our most influential founders—comment brilliantly on issue after issue, whether it be the proper size and scope of government, taxation, or impeachment. Today lawmakers and politicians frequently invoke these commentaries, more than 200 years after they first appeared. Written in haste and during a time of great crisis in the new American government, the articles were not expected to achieve immortality. Today, however, many historians consider The Federalist as the third most important political document in American history, just behind the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution itself. They have become the benchmark of American political philosophy, and the best explanation of what the Founding Fathers were trying to achieve. Robert A. Ferguson is George Edward Woodberry Professor in Law, Literature, and Criticism at Columbia University; he teaches in both the Law School and the English Department. His books include Law and Letters in American Culture, The American Enlightenment, 1750–1820, and Reading the Early Republic.
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Oliver Todd, Albert Camus, Anthony Bower |
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The Rebel
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"The Rebel" could truly speak to you if you find yourself captivated by the intersections of history, philosophy, and human action. Albert Camus masterfully ponders over the role of rebellion throughout the ages, dissecting it as a force for potential good against oppressive systems. It's more than a historical account; it's a deep, existential consideration of our desire to resist and transform the world, framed by a mind that's both poetic and critical. If you're into works that challenge your perspective, this will resonate with you.
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Siri Hustvedt
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Sceptre
A Woman Looking At Men Looking At Women - Essays On Art, Sex, And The Mind
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This book is an intelligent and thought-provoking collection of essays that delves deep into the intersections of art, sex, and the mind. With each essay, Siri Hustvedt brings a unique perspective to her subjects, offering a fresh and insightful take on issues that are often taken for granted. The author's ability to bridge the gap between scientific and humanistic perspectives is truly impressive, and makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complex, multifaceted nature of the human experience.
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Toni Morrison
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Random
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Race : Vintage Minis
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Is who we are really only skin deep? In this searing, remonstrative book, Toni Morrison unravels race through the stories of those debased and dehumanised because of it. A young black girl longing for the blue eyes of white baby dolls spirals into inferiority and confusion. A friendship falls apart over a disputed memory. An ex-slave is haunted by a lonely, rebukeful ghost, bent on bringing their past home. Strange and unexpected, yet always stirring, Morrison’s writing on race sinks us deep into the heart and mind of our troubled humanity.Includes selections from the books Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye, Beloved by Toni MorrisonVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanFor the full list of books visit vintageminis.co.ukAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Sisters by Louisa May AlcottLove by Jeanette WintersonBabies by Anne EnrightLanguage by Xiaolu Guo
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Sylvia Plath
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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings
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I lay there alone in bed, feeling the black shadow creeping up the underside of the world like a flood tide. Nothing held, nothing was left. The silver airplanes and the silver capes all dissolved and vanished, wiped away like the crude drawings of a child in coloured chalk from the colossal blackboard of the dark.The writings in this collection outline Plath's early preoccupation with issues of mental illness, creativity and femininity, all of which would become recurrent themes in her later work. They offer special insight into her development as a writer, and arguably paved the way for her only full-length piece of prose writing, the loosely veiled fictional autobiography, The Bell Jar.This second edition contains the thirteen stories included in the first edition together with five pieces of her journalism, as well as a few fragments from her journal; and a further nine stories selected from the Indiana archive.
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Greta Thunberg
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No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference
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If you're looking for a dose of inspiration or a spark to ignite your own passion for environmental activism, Greta Thunberg's "No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference" might just be the match you need. Her determination and clarity give a poignant insight into the climate change movement through the eyes of a courageous young leader. It's a short read that could have a long-lasting impact on your perspective.
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Issa Rae
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I’m awkward—and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?Being an introvert (as well as “funny,” according to the Los Angeles Times) in a world that glorifies cool isn’t easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award-winning hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, is that introvert—whether she’s navigating love, the workplace, friendships, or “rapping”—it sure is entertaining. Now, in this New York Times bestselling debut collection written in her witty and self-deprecating voice, Rae covers everything from cybersexing in the early days of the Internet to deflecting unsolicited comments on weight gain, from navigating the perils of eating out alone and public displays of affection to learning to accept yourself—natural hair and all.The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl is a book no one—awkward or cool, black, white, or other—will want to miss.
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Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, M.F.K. Fisher, Bill Buford |
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Physiology of Taste
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The Physiology of Taste is a must-read for food connoisseurs seeking a remarkable collection of recipes, experiences, history, and philosophy, all in one place. The author's witty and anecdotal writing style adds charm, making it easy to read and absorb. It provides insightful advice on maintaining a healthy weight, digestion, and being a gourmand.
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Max Ehrmann
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The Desiderata of Happiness
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If you find yourself drawn to the quiet power of prose that feels like a balm for the soul, "The Desiderata of Happiness" is for you. Max Ehrmann's words are a gentle guide to finding peace and contentment amidst life's tumult. As you explore his other thoughtful works collected in this book, you might discover reflections that resonate with your own pursuit of happiness—making it a meaningful addition to your daily life or a thoughtful gift for someone in search of inspiration.
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Mick Mahoney, Kevin Chesters |
Laurence
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The Creative Nudge: Simple Steps to Help You Think Differently
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This book could be a good read for someone who wants to tap into their creative potential and think outside the box. Using the concept of "nudge theory," The Creative Nudge shows you how small changes in behavior can have a big impact on your thinking. With practical steps and insights, it helps you retrain your brain and live a more creative and rewarding life. It's time to unlock your innate originality and embrace a new way of approaching the world.
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David Lodge
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Write On - Occasional Essays 1965-1985
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Novelist, critic, lecturer, reviewer, man-about-conferences, David Lodge, as both analyst and practitioner, is one of our foremost experts in the forms of fiction. He is also an uncommonly sympathetic and informed observer of the passing scene, and his penetrating vision is set in a consistently ironic frame. David Lodge's humour can be a devastating weapon, but it is continually engaging because as often as not the sniper's sights are trained on the author himself, and on the curiously mobile, cosmopolitan yet specialist world he inhabits.The essays and reviews collected in this volume are selected from the occasional writings over a span of twenty years, and are all prompted by an impulse - or an invitation - to "write on" some specific a book, a film, an anniversary, a trip abroad. They also reflect the drive of the professional to keep writing, "to keep the muscles of composition exercised."The pieces collected here are designed for a wide audience, and most focus, in more or less direct ways, on Lodge's own work as a novelist. Enthusiasts will take especial pleasure in discovering sources for episodes from his novels, in tracing how reality mutates into fiction - or how on occasion, the process works the other way round.
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Thomas de Quincey
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On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts
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If you're intrigued by the macabre yet appreciate the satirical, "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts" by Thomas de Quincey will delight your darker sensibilities. This essay weaves philosophy with a gallows humor that scrutinizes the idea of aestheticizing the heinous. De Quincey's unique perspective and wit may just have you reevaluating the fine line between art and morality.
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Adam Phillips
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Farrar,
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Giroux
Missing Out : In Praise of the Unlived Life
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A transformative book about the lives we wish we had and what they can teach us about who we are.All of us lead two parallel lives: the one we are actively living, and the one we feel we should have had or might yet have. As hard as we try to exist in the moment, the unlived life is an inescapable presence, a shadow at our heels. And this itself can become the story of our lives: an elegy to unmet needs and sacrificed desires. We become haunted by the myth of our own potential, of what it might be that we have in ourselves to be or to do. And this can make of our lives a perpetual falling short.But what happens if we remove the idea of failure from this equation? With his flair for graceful paradox, the acclaimed psychoanalyst Adam Phillips suggests that if we accept frustration as a way of outlining what we really want, satisfaction suddenly becomes possible. To crave a life without frustration is to crave a life without the potential to identify and accomplish our desires.In this elegant, compassionate, and absorbing book, Phillips draws deeply on his own clinical experience as well as on the works of Shakespeare and Freud, of Donald Winnicott and William James, to suggest that missing out, getting away with it, and not getting it are all chapters in our unlived lives--and may be essential to the one fully lived.
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In the tradition of the #1 best-seller SeinLanguage, Bantam Books proudly presents the first book by Paul Reiser, television's sharpest, funniest observer of love, marriage and other mysteries of life. A veteran comic performer, Reiser is best-known as the co-creator and star of the highly-rated NBC comedy, "Mad About You," which "Time" Magazine called "The season's best new sitcom"in its 1992 debut. Every Thursday night more than twenty million viewers watch as Paul Reiser reveals the most intimate and hilarious scenes of a marriage. Now for the first time, Reiser brings his trademark wit to the page in a book that will delight his eagerly-awaiting audience, and anyone else who has ever fallen in love--or tried not to. In Couplehood, a "New York Times" bestseller for more than 40 weeks, Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple -- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-team storytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down to chicken or fish.NBC's hit comedy, "Mad About You," has collected his comic observationsabout life and love in" Couplehood," a New York Times bestseller for morethan 40 weeks.In "Couplehood," Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple-- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-teamstorytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down tochicken or fish.Cited by "Time" magazine as "the season's best new sitcom" in its 1992debut,
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Greil Marcus, Lester Bangs |
Anchor
Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung : The Work of a Legendary Critic: Rock'N'Roll as Literature and Literature as Rock 'N'Roll
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Vintage presents the paperback edition of the wild and brilliant writings of Lester Bangs--the most outrageous and popular rock critic of the 1970s--edited and with an introduction by the reigning dean of rock critics, Greil Marcus. Advertising in Rolling Stone and other major publications.
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David Thomson
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Little
Brown
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The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
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If you're a cinephile or a newcomer wanting to delve deeper into the history of film and the people who've shaped it, this book is a treasure trove. It's like having a series of insightful conversations with a deeply knowledgeable friend about directors, actors, and filmmakers who have left indelible marks on the industry. The updated entries ensure that your film education stays current.
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Liao Yiwu, Wenguang Huang, Philip Gourevitch |
Pantheon
The Corpse Walker : Real-Life Stories, China from the Bottom Up
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The Corpse Walker is a compilation of twenty-seven extraordinary oral histories that opens a window, unlike any other, onto the lives of ordinary, often outcast, Chinese men and women. Liao Yiwu (one of the best-known writers in China because he is also one of the most censored) chose his subjects from the bottom of Chinese people for whom the “new” China--the China of economic growth and globalization-—is no more beneficial than the old. By asking challenging questions with respect and empathy, he manages to get his subjects to talk openly about their lives.Here are a professional mourner, a trafficker in humans, a leper, an abbot, a retired government official, a former landowner, a mortician, a feng shui master, a former Red Guard, a political prisoner, a village teacher, a blind street musician, a Falun Gong practitioner, and many others–people who have been battered by life but who have managed to retain their dignity, their humor, and their essential, complex humanity.Liao crafted the interviews (conducted between 1990 and 2003) with sensitivity and patience, working both from notes and from his own memory of these remarkable conversations. The result is an idiosyncratic, powerful, and richly revealing portrait of a people, a time, and a place we might otherwise have never known.
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Gregory Maguire, Martha V. Parravano, Roger Sutton |
Candlewick
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A Family of Readers: The Book Lover's Guide to Children's and Young Adult Literature
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Two of the most trusted reviewers in the field join with top authors, illustrators, and critics in a definitive guide to choosing books for children—and nurturing their love of reading.A FAMILY OF READERS is the definitive resource for parents interested in enriching the reading lives of their children. It’s divided into four sections:1. Reading to Them:Choosing and sharing board books and picture books with babies and very young children.2. Reading with Them:Launching the new reader with easy readers and chapter books.3. Reading on Their Own:Exploring what children read—and how they read—by genre and gender.4. Leaving Them Alone:Respecting the reading privacy of the young adult.Roger Sutton knows how and why children read. He must, as the editor in chief of THE HORN BOOK, which since 1924 has been America’s best source for reviews of books for young readers. But for many parents, selecting books for their children can make them feel lost. Now, in this essential resource, Roger Sutton and Martha V. Parravano, executive editor at the magazine, offer thoughtful essays that consider how books are read to (and then by) young people. They invite such leading authors and artists as Maurice Sendak, Katherine Paterson, Margaret Mahy, and Jon Scieszka, as well as a selection of top critics, to add their voices about the genres they know best. The result is an indispensable readers’ companion to everything from wordless board books to the most complex and daring young adult novels.
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Jacqueline Goh, Edmund Wee |
Epigram
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Mee Siam Mai Hum: Some of the Darnedest Things Our Politicians Say
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If you're in for a chuckle over local political humor, "Mee Siam Mai Hum" offers a candid collection of Singaporean political slips-of-the-tongue. Accompanied by lighthearted illustrations, this book isn't just about reading; it's an experience that tickles the funny bone and offers insight into the lighter side of Singapore's public discourse. It's a great conversation starter and an amusing archive that proves politics can be entertaining too.
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Michael Moore
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William
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Stupid White Men : And Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!
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Stupid White Men by Michael Moore is a must-read for those seeking a critical take on American culture and politics. Moore's unapologetic skewering of the Bush-era, and the culture of greed and corruption he identifies, is both entertaining and thought-provoking. With calls to action for UN intervention and African American activism, Moore's message resonates as a powerful critique of the mediocrity and malfeasance in modern American society.
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Don J. Cohn, Bo Yang, Jing Qing |
Allen
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The Ugly Chinaman and the Crisis of Chinese Culture
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This book provides a critical examination of Chinese culture from a unique perspective, calling out the toxic elements of Confucianism that have had a negative impact on society. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of the country's political, social, and ethical issues that is both challenging and enlightening. Readers who are interested in exploring new ideas and willing to engage in critical thinking would find this book a worthwhile read.
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Edward W. Said
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Vintage
Culture and Imperialism
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Recommended because of its insightful analysis of the cultural imperialism that pervades Western literature and media. It covers a broad range of topics, from Jane Austen to media coverage of the Gulf War, and provides a compelling argument for the role of culture in shaping power dynamics. The book is likely to be appreciated by those interested in postcolonial theory, history, and literary studies.
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William Safire
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Times
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What's the Good Word?
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If you're fascinated by the wrinkles of the English language and love a side of historical context with your vocabulary, William Safire's "What's the Good Word?" is the literary jaunt you need. It's like having a conversation with a witty friend who has an anecdote for every occasion, especially if that occasion is the origin of a word or phrase that you've perhaps used a thousand times without pondering its past.
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Christopher Hitchens
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Love, Poverty, and War
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This book is for those who enjoy thought-provoking and unfiltered political commentary. Hitchens presents a unique and unapologetic perspective on international politics and figures, showcasing his unwavering commitment to radical ideals. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in trenchant cultural criticism, opinion essays, and reportage.
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Carol Queen, Kitty Stryker, Laurie Penny |
Thornapple
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Ask: Building Consent Culture
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If you've ever been intrigued by the complexities of consent beyond just the basics, "Ask" is a thought-provoking exploration you shouldn't miss. Kitty Stryker's anthology delves into how consent intertwines with power dynamics in various aspects of everyday life. Engaging with this text could alter your perception of personal boundaries and social interactions.
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Ballantine
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Feel This Book : An Essential Guide to Self-Empowerment, Spiritual Supremacy, and Sexual Satisfaction
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"We are professionals. Though not specifically professionals in the field of 'psychology' or 'psychiatry,' we are both highly paid actors and comedians, and as such know more about neuroses than you could possibly imagine. . . ."If you're tired of following the rules, dating people from Mars and Venus, gorging on chicken soup for your soul, or getting lost on a road less traveled, then it's time you listened to Ben Stiller and Janeane Garofalo, two people who actually sweat the small stuff . . . because, let's face it, if your body doesn't sweat, it dies--much like Ben and Janeane's train wreck of a relationship many years ago. From that experience came wisdom and self-reproachment. Now, in Feel This Book, they tackle the tough - Is love necessary?- How can I make money off my spouse?- Compassion--is it overrated?- Why can't I sleep around and still love you?- How many times have you told your significant other that you would pick up something for dinner on your way home from the office, and next thing you knew you're at an all-night eatery with some hermaphrodite you found on the strip, having eggs and bacon at three in the morning?Through helpful tips, completely fabricated case studies, the six laws of spiritual success, the fourteen by-laws of spiritual awakening, and the twenty-three addendums and sub-laws regarding anything spiritual and successful, Stiller and Garofalo teach such valuable lessons - When it comes to family, grasp onto the blame and don't let go- Make the connection . . . between Deepak and Tupac- Your mother lied; looks are everything, and the sooner you submit and stop denying the inevitable, the happier you will be- And much more!Feel This Book. Let it be your path, your compass, your sensible shoes, your Frappuccino®. It's what self-help was meant to be.
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Bernard Bailyn
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Knopf
Sometimes An Art : Nine Essays on History
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"Sometimes An Art" by Bernard Bailyn could be a good read for history enthusiasts who are interested in understanding the complexities and uncertainties of the past. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its emphasis on using empathic imagination while also acknowledging incomplete data to offer fresh insights into historical events. Bailyn's knack for weaving disparate strands of knowledge together into cohesive narratives makes this collection of essays a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone keen on exploring history beyond mere facts and figures.
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Ronald P. Draper
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Macmillan
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An Introduction to Twentieth-Century Poetry in English
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If you're intrigued by how poetry reflects an era's soul, "An Introduction to Twentieth-Century Poetry in English" might just be your next favorite read. It not only explores the seismic shifts in poetic expression but also showcases the rich tapestry of English-language poetry that stretches far beyond England's borders, acknowledging the influential voices from across the globe. This comprehensive guide could offer you a new perspective on modern poetry's landscape, weaving in the varied threads from traditional to avant-garde.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Longitudes & Attitudes: Exploring the World After September 11
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The book provides a unique commentary on the events that led up to and followed 9/11. It captures the raw emotions and reactions that many people experienced during that time, making it an insightful read for anyone seeking a better understanding of the post-9/11 world. Friedman's deep understanding of the international scene also allows him to contextualize the events in a way that is easy for readers to comprehend. Overall, the book is highly recommended for those interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the impact of 9/11 on the world.
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Harper
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The Divine Within : Selected Writings on Enlightenment
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This book is an excellent read for those interested in understanding the concept of enlightenment and the true nature of divinity. Aldous Huxley's writings provide insightful discussions that explore the spiritual essence of human society. The book’s relevance and prophetic nature give it value for readers trying to satisfy their spiritual hunger; its thought-provoking essays are surely to leave readers indulged in self-reflection and deeper thinking.