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The Anthropocene reviewed : essays on a human-centered planet
Green, John
Ebook
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Astrophysics for people in a hurry
Tyson, Neil deGrasse
Paper Book
Over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and more than a million copies sold. The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit...
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Breath : the new science of a lost art
Nestor, James
Paper Book
There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing- take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the...
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Cultish : the language of fanaticism
Montell, Amanda
Ebook
"One of those life-changing reads that makes you see--or, in this case, hear--the whole world differently." --Megan Angelo, author of Followers "At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you...
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Educated : a memoir
Westover, Tara
Paper Book
THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER A BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK Selected as a book of the year by AMAZON, THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, NEW YORK TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, VOGUE, IRISH TIMES,...
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How Stella learned to talk : the groundbreaking story of the world's first talking dog
Hunger, Christina
Paper Book
'A wonderful book.' - Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation An instant New York Times bestseller An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to 'talk' from speech-language pathologist...
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Invisible women : data bias in a world designed for men
Criado-Perez, Caroline
Paper Book
*THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER* *OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD* 'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things - a monumental piece of research' Caitlin Moran Imagine a world where... ...
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Not my father's son : a memoir
Cumming, Alan
Paper Book
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Quit like a woman : the radical choice to not drink in a culture obsessed with alcohol
Whitaker, Holly
Paper Book
- 'A brilliantly clever, meticulously researched, fearless, snort-out-loud funny read that grabs you and won't let go' Catherine GrayWe live in a world obsessed with drinking. We drink at work events, lunches, book clubs and weddings. Yet no one ever questions alcohol's ubiquity. In fact, the...
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The radium girls : the dark story of America's shining women
Moore, Kate
Paper Book
Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf book club choice New York Times bestseller 'Fascinating' Sunday Times 'Thrilling' &★&★&★&★&★ Mail on Sunday All they wanted was the chance to...
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The Splendid and the Vile A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
Larson, Erik.
Paper Book
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Every time Churchill took to the airwaves it was as if he were injecting adrenaline-soaked courage directly into the British people ... Larson tells the story of how that feat was accomplished ... Fresh, fast and deeply moving.' New York...
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The stranger beside me
Rule, Ann
Audiobook
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule, "America's best true-crime writer" (Kirkus Reviews), her unforgettable classic account of the horrifying murders in the Pacific Northwest and her shock when she discovered her friend--Ted Bundy--was not only a suspect but also one...
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The tipping point : how little things can make a big difference
Gladwell, Malcolm
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Discover Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough debut and explore the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior. The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and...
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Underland : a deep time journey
Macfarlane, Robert
Paper Book
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2019 WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2020 'You'd be crazy not to read this book'...
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Why fish don't exist : a story of loss, love, and the hidden order of life
Miller, Lulu
Paper Book
When Lulu Millers relationship falls apart, she turns to an unlikely figure for guidance - the 19th-century naturalist, David Starr Jordan. Pouring over his diaries, Lulu discovers a man obsessed with natures hidden order, devoted to studying shimmering scales and sailing the world in search of new...
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