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Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View This book explores the connection between cosmic cycles and archetypal patterns of human experience, tracing the planetary correlations of epochal...

The Shaping of a Soul: A Life Taken by SurpriseRichard Harries' life has been a journey of unexpected twists and turns, yet one that has remained true to his faith. Serving in the German army, he...

Vienna: The City of Ideas Created the Modern World Viennese ideas have profoundly shaped the modern world, influencing everything from architecture to advertising, science to culture. This panoramic...

The Introduction to Systematic Kinesiology Muscle Testing & Holistic Energy Balancing by Brian H. Butler Discover the power of Kinesiology to prevent and balance imbalances in your body. This book...

Low self-esteem can have a significant impact on various aspects of your life, including relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. This self-help guide provides a valuable resource to understand...

Somewhere in Time is a powerful and romantic tale of love that transcends time and space. Written by Richard Matheson, this novel tells the story of a modern man whose love for a woman he has never...

Nessie the Loch Ness Monster tells the story of a prehistoric sea monster that somehow survived the collision of the northern tip of Scotland with the mainland millions of years ago. Since then,...

Get up to speed with Python 3.9 through concise tutorials and practical projects in this fully updated third edition. A free eBook in PDF format is included with your purchase.This book provides an...

Navigating an uncertain world requires more than just resilience - it demands a strategic approach to creating opportunities and protecting against disaster. In "Optionality", finance journalist...

Help your child sleep soundly with expert advice from Dr Richard Ferber, a renowned expert in child sleep problems.For over 30 years, Dr Ferber has been helping families overcome sleep challenges,...

The golden age of electronic pop from 1978 to 1983 was a pivotal moment in music history. This book tells the story of how krautrock, disco, glam rock, and punk influenced a new generation of...

Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior By training your brain to override self-sabotaging responses, you can break free from habits that...

A Guide to Grand-Jury Men In Modern English by Richard Bernard In 17th-century England, the threat of witchcraft was a pervasive fear, with many lives lost to what was believed to be demonic...

Via Ferratas of the French Alps by Richard Miller Discover 66 via ferrata routes in the French Alps, a paradise for experienced ferratists and adventure seekers. This comprehensive guidebook covers...

Richard MacPhail's memoir, My Book of Genesis, offers an intimate look at the early years of the iconic band Genesis. As the group's tour manager, road crew, and singer in a precursor band, MacPhail...

The Best Possible You is a practical guide to improving your health and healing your body. By focusing on the basics and building a relationship with your body, you can take control of your wellbeing...

The Luck Factor explores the idea that luck is not just a matter of chance, but also a product of our own beliefs and behaviours. By investigating the experiences of lucky and unlucky people,...

This introduction to autism for young adults and late teens provides a much-needed guide to understanding what autism means in everyday life. Written by an autistic advocate, Sarah O'Brien shares her...

The Moon and the Ghetto by Richard R. Nelson This book explores the complex relationship between the United States and the African American community in the 1960s. Richard R. Nelson examines the...

West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic movie West Side Story, this book delves into the drama and rivalries that...

Supporting People Through Loss and Grief: A Comprehensive Guide for Counsellors and Practitioners This handbook provides a thorough introduction to counselling and supporting individuals experiencing...

The Expanding World of Data is a fascinating introduction to the world of data, presented in an engaging and accessible way. Using a range of visual aids, including artwork, illustrations, comic...

Biology Under the Influence: Dialectical Essays on the Coevolution of Nature and Society This collection of essays challenges the dominant views of science and nature, offering a nuanced...

The discovery of nuclear magnetic resonance earned Felix Bloch and Ed Purcell the 1952 Nobel Prize in Physics. Protons, the world's smallest magnets, can be used to create a magnetometer, as...

The Pentateuch: A Study of its Origins The traditional view of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, has long held that Moses was the sole author. However, these stories, with their...

Richard Chizmar's A Long December is a masterful collection of 35 stories that showcase the author's unique gift for empathy and storytelling. Spanning multiple genres, including horror, suspense,...

Big Thinkers and Big Ideas is an engaging introduction to Eastern and Western philosophy for kids aged 8 to 12. This colourful book encourages children to think deeply about complex problems,...

Birdsong is not just about natural history. It's also about our shared experience. Birds have taught us to express emotion and beauty in sound, and this book explores that connection. As you learn to...

The Unplugged Alpha by Richard Cooper challenges the conventional wisdom on masculinity and relationships. Many men are socialized to prioritize women's needs over their own, leading to unhealthy...

A Novel of Love and Life After Death When tragedy cuts short Chris Nielsen's life, he is left to discover the true nature of life after death. Separated from his beloved wife Annie, Chris must...

Get Started in Hindi is the perfect introduction to reading, writing, speaking and understanding a new language. This engaging course is ideal for absolute beginners or those looking to build a solid...

A heart-wrenching true story of abandonment and survival, The Forgotten Child tells the remarkable tale of a baby boy left to die in 1954. Found by a postman on a freezing winter's night, the baby...

Gladio, Nato's Dagger at the Heart of Europe The Pentagon-Nazi-Mafia Terror Axis by Richard Cottrell This book exposes a web of evil in high places, revealing a complex network of corruption and...

Elephantmen Volume 6 brings together some of the most compelling storylines from Image Comics' longest-running Pulp Science Fiction series. This collection features a range of exciting crossovers,...

Understanding Behavioural Biases in Marketing The Choice Factory explores how psychological shortcuts influence our decision-making, from everyday choices to significant workplace moves. By examining...

The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone In this groundbreaking book, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett present hard evidence that challenges conventional wisdom on the relationship...

Freud - The Key Ideas offers a concise introduction to the pioneering work of Sigmund Freud on psychoanalysis, sex, dreams and the unconscious. This comprehensive guide condenses the essential...

The Gout Diet & Cookbook is a practical guide for those seeking to manage gout through dietary changes. With over 80 recipes, it provides a comprehensive introduction to low purine foods and meals to...

Collins Complete Irish Wildlife is a comprehensive photographic guide to the country's diverse wildlife. With over 1,000 colour photographs, this book illustrates every species described, covering...

In the vast expanse of the American sky, a man finds solace in the hum of his engine. For Richard Bach, a writer and itinerant pilot, the world is full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered. When he...

Albert Ayler: A Life of Revolutionary Jazz. Albert Ayler was a saxophonist whose innovative free jazz improvisations transformed the genre. His music combined elements of children's songs, military...

Drawing Architecture: A Beginner's Guide to Drawing and Painting Buildings by Richard Taylor Discover the beauty of urban landscapes and learn to capture them through drawing and painting. This...

Pink Floyd's music has had a profound impact on the world of rock. Their innovative approach to songwriting and experimentation with sound has influenced generations of musicians. This book offers a...

What Everyone Needs to Know about Tax: An Introduction to the UK Tax SystemThis book provides a straightforward explanation of the UK tax system, helping non-specialists understand how tax works and...

The Arduino Workshop, 2nd Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the Arduino electronics platform, covering its design principles and hands-on projects. With its wide range of input and...

Rebecca Beattie's Pagan Portals: Planetary Magic offers a practical introduction to pre-modern planetary magic, exploring the magical qualities of each of the seven planets and how to work with them...

Uranium and thorium minerals are highly prized by collectors for their vibrant colors and unique properties. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mineralogy of these elements, featuring...

The Suffragette Timeline: A 60-Year Campaign for Women's Suffrage The struggle for women's suffrage in Great Britain was a pivotal moment in the nation's history, and this book provides a...

Discover the art of knitting without needles. This comprehensive guide brings together stylish home decor items, gifts, and clothing accessories that can be created with ease using just your fingers...

Richard Wills' memoir, Bloody Social Worker, offers a unique insight into the world of social care. Spanning 32 years, this book chronicles the author's experiences as a social worker, from his...

Gwendy's Magic Feather is a thrilling sequel to a novella by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. When the mysterious button box reappears, Gwendy Peterson, now an adult, is drawn back to her hometown...

Bettie Page: The Truth about the Queen of the Pinups The story of America's iconic pinup queen, Bettie Page, is one of glamour, mystery, and intrigue. From her humble beginnings in Nashville to her...

This spiritual guide, written in the form of letters, offers practical and frank advice on how to live a holy life in the secular world. St. Francis de Sales, a 16th-century priest, shares his...

Ladybird Tales of Super Heroes is a vibrant collection of illustrated tales featuring six larger-than-life heroes from around the world. These colourful stories bring to life tricksters, fighters,...

A story about the beauty of French land and the joy of working with it. Richard Goodman's memoir begins with an ad for a stone house in the south of France, which he and his girlfriend leave behind...

Thinking on Purpose: A 15 Day Plan to a Smarter Life Discover a 15-day plan to transform your life by learning to think differently. This guide, written by Dr Richard Bandler and his co-authors,...

A comprehensive guide to ritual magic, written by two experienced practitioners and teachers, offers a practical and spiritual approach to the discipline. This unique collaboration provides a...

Aristophanes' Wasps and Other Plays is a collection of four plays that showcase the playwright's unique blend of fantasy, satire, and absurdity. Written in the 5th century BCE, these comedies are...

Getting Started with Processing introduces you to the core concepts of computer programming and working with this popular programming language. Written by Casey Reas and Ben Fry, co-founders of the...

A Death in the Parish by Richard Coles The community of Champton is still reeling from the events of a few months ago, when a murder tore the parish apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his...

The Mind of a Murderer: A Glimpse into the Darkest Corners of the Human Psyche In the most heinous crimes, the 'why' often eludes us. But for forensic psychiatrist Richard Taylor, the answer lies in...

This concise introduction to rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) provides a step-by-step guide to understanding and applying this effective therapy. REBT is based on the idea that people's...

Spirits of the Sand by Richard T. Bass is a detailed guide to the military vehicles and equipment used during World War II. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development and...

The Madness of Grief: A Memoir of Love and LossA deeply personal account of life after grief, this book is a moving and honest exploration of the complexities of bereavement.After the sudden loss of...

The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself by Richard D. Wolff The coronavirus pandemic, the deepening economic crash, and the escalating social tensions...

Morgan Parker's debut collection, Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up at Night, is a powerful exploration of the complexities of modern life. With a unique voice that effortlessly navigates humor and...

Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop with a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent two years planning and trialling their...

Astrophysics Is Easy! An Introduction for the Amateur Astronomer by Michael Inglis is a comprehensive guide to understanding the universe. Contrary to popular belief, astrophysics doesn't require...

This concise introduction to Buddhism provides a clear and engaging overview of the philosophy, its key figures, and its practices. It explores the origins, worldview, and major branches of Buddhism,...

The Illusion of Choice: 16 1/2 Psychological Biases that Influence what We Buy Every day, we make many choices, often without realizing the subtle influences at play. Psychologists have identified 16...

John Locke's Two Treatises of Government and a Letter Concerning Toleration is a foundational work in political philosophy, first published anonymously in December 1689. In this comprehensive volume,...

Richard B. Hays explores how the four Gospel writers used the Hebrew Scriptures to craft their accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The Gospels' scriptural imagination reveals a novel...

Budapest: The Stalingrad of the Waffen-SS In the final months of World War II, the city of Budapest became the focal point of a brutal and unequal struggle between Soviet forces and the German...

The Little ACT Workbook is a practical introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the general reader. Written by Michael Sinclair and Matthew Beadman, this helpful book provides a...

The Little Book of Psychology by Emily Ralls and Caroline Riggs Discover the fascinating world of psychology, from its early beginnings to modern-day developments. This concise guide covers the key...

Aleister Crowley, the enigmatic figure known for his influence on modern occultism, played a pivotal role in a series of high-stakes government plots during the 20th century. This book reveals, for...

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners, Volume 2 is a graded reader designed for students from high-beginner to intermediate level. The eight stories are written in a variety of genres, including...

Grow your own vegetable garden with this practical guide. Huw Richards shows you how to grow vegetables organically and abundantly in just one raised bed, with a new edition covering the latest...

Beef, Bible and Bullets Brazil in the Age of Bolsonaro by Richard Lapper In 2019, Jair Bolsonaro took office in Brazil, backed by powerful agribusiness groups, a growing evangelical movement, and an...

C. G. Jung presents a series of seminars in 1925, in which he shares his early spiritualistic experiences, his encounter with Freud, and the development of his psychology. He discusses pivotal dreams...

For those interested in boats and their design, understanding the key principles of yacht design is essential. This book introduces the reader to the fundamental elements and processes involved in...

Develop your research skills with this practical guide, covering everything from initial idea development to data analysis and reporting. Whether for coursework, employment, or personal interest, Dr...

Reclaiming Our Magic: a Formal Introduction to 6 Helpful and Healing Elementals and Faeries Practical Magic Series Book One by Justine Gibb Discover the world of Faeries and Elementals, where...

For those interested in learning about the plants commonly found in water, this guide provides a concise overview of the subject.Written by experts in the field, the book covers the key...

Ancient Wargaming Rules for the Modern Gamer The WRG Ancients rule series was a groundbreaking development in wargaming, providing a universal rule set for simulating ancient and medieval warfare...

The Coming of the Third Reich: How the Nazis Destroyed Democracy and Seized Power in Germany by Richard J. Evans explores the events that led to the rise of Nazi Germany. From the aftermath of the...

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive introduction to programming with Python. You'll learn to write programs, solve problems, and develop functioning applications in a fast-paced and...

The Bhagavata Purana, one of the classical scriptures of Hinduism, presents a sophisticated system of ancient cosmology. A closer examination reveals unexpected depths of knowledge, with multiple...

The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus by Richard Carrier A decade of peer-reviewed studies has challenged the traditional understanding of Jesus' existence, and this book explores the...

The guiding principles of the modern constitution of England are explored in this seminal work by A. V. Dicey. The book elucidates the key concepts of legislative sovereignty, the rule of law, and...

Introducing Engineering for Curious Kids, an engaging introduction to the world of design, building, problem-solving, and materials. Chris Oxlade guides young minds through the exciting world of...

The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment offers a clear and practical guide to understanding children with attachment issues and how they can be supported. Nicola Marshall draws on her expertise as a...

Statistical Quality Control is a comprehensive guide to modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement. The book covers statistical process control, Six Sigma DMAIC, and SQC...

The survival switch in our bodies is a powerful mechanism to protect us from starvation. However, when stuck in the "on" position, it becomes a hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, and other...

The Republic for Which It Stands: The United States During Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865-1896 by Richard White At the end of the Civil War, the leaders and citizens of the victorious North...

Social Policy by Hartley Dean provides a broad and in-depth exploration of how human societies provide for the wellbeing of their members. The book examines the fundamental questions of social...

Mastering the art of conversing with AI chatbots is essential for anyone looking to harness their power. This book provides an in-depth introduction to ChatGPT, Bing Chat/Copilot, and Gemini (Bard),...

Get a glimpse into the fascinating world of Norse mythology with this comprehensive guide. Written by Rick Riordan, the Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds is a unique introduction to the...

The Greatest Speeches of Donald J. Trump This collection of President Donald J. Trump's most important speeches and words to the Nation is edited by Craig Shirley, who also wrote the introduction...

Start a sourdough journey with confidence. This beginner's cookbook from Eric Rusch and Melissa Johnson provides a step-by-step introduction to making your own fermented breads. With simple...