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John Murray
Pub. Date
2017
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Empathy is the power of understanding others, imaginatively entering into their feelings. It is a fundamental human attribute, without which mutually co-operative societies cannot function. In a revolutionary development, we now know who has it, who lacks it and why. Via the MRI scanner we are mapping the human brain. This is a new frontier that reveals a host of beneficial ideas for childcare, teens challenged by the internet, the justice system,...
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BBC Books
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In 2007, Stacey Dooley was a 20-something working in fashion retail. She was selected to take part in the BBC series 'Blood, Sweat and T-Shirts' which saw her live and work alongside Indian factory workers making clothes for the UK High Street. This sparked her series of hugely popular investigations, establishing her as one of BBC3's most celebrated presenters. Through the course of her documentary making, Stacey has covered a variety of topics,...
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Harry Leslie Smith is a British stalwart; he is a survivor of the Great Depression, a World War Two RAF veteran and now, aged 92, he is a social activist for the poor and preservation of social democracy. Following the overwhelming success of Harry's Last Stand, his new memoir, Don't Let My Past Be Your Future, is a survival guide for today's generations who need hope from someone who has seen Britain face both the Great Depression and the Second...
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Summersdale
Pub. Date
2021
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Retirement is a fresh chapter and permission to try something new. It's also a great time to take care of your health, money and daily happiness. This essential guide ranges from holidays and hobbies to advice on staying active, mentally sharp and emotionally fulfilled. Practical and insightful, these ideas will enliven your newfound freedom.
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Virago
Pub. Date
2021
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When Joan Bakewell - Labour Peer, author and famous champion of the older people's right to a good and fruitful life - decided that she could no longer remain in her old home, she had to confront what she calls 'the next segment of life.' Disposing of things accumulated during a long life, saying goodbye to her home and the memories of more than fifty years, thinking about what is needed for downsizing - all suddenly became urgent and emotional tasks....
10) The seasons
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Usborne
Pub. Date
2023
Description
Looks at some of the characteristics of the four seasons as experienced by two families.
12) Thin ice
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Watts
Description
Two boys get into trouble when one of them decides to walk on the ice on top of a frozen pond.
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WH Allen
Pub. Date
2019.
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James O'Brien has made a career of listening to people phoning in to his daily show on LBC to point the blame at benefits scroungers, the EU, Muslims, feminists and immigrants. But what makes James's show such essential listening - and has made James a standout social media star - is the careful way he punctures their assumptions and dismantles their arguments live on air, every single morning. In this title he provides an hilarious and invigorating...
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Allen Lane
Pub. Date
2019.
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In July 2015, a young black woman named Sandra Bland was pulled over for a minor traffic violation in rural Texas. Minutes later she was arrested and jailed. Three days later, she committed suicide in her cell. What went wrong? 'Talking to Strangers' is all about what happens when we encounter people we don't know, why it often goes awry, and what it says about us. How do we make sense of the unfamiliar? Why are we so bad at judging someone, reading...
15) Zoom to the moon
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Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2018
Description
Two children have an amazing adventure when a rocket that they see at the space museum takes them to the moon.
16) In miniature
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Clipper Audiobooks
Pub. Date
2019
Description
A delightful and illuminating exploration of the human instinct to make things small, from the bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map. Simon Garfield reveals the secret histories of tiny Eiffel Towers, the truth about the flea circus, a doll's house made for a Queen, eerie tableaux of crime scenes, miniature food, model villages and railways, and more. Bringing together history, psychology, art and obsession, Garfield explores what fuels...
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Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2023
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Gender is a human experience, not just a trans experience. Every single one of us has a relationship to gender, so how can we change the way we talk about it, challenge misconceptions, and become better allies? Schuyler Bailar is the first transgender athlete to compete on the Harvard University Swim team. His difficult choice - to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being a national champion - was historic. This book will provide...
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Pub. Date
2018
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Meet Sherlock, the bravest dog on watch, keeping the streets of London safe, day and night. When firefighter Paul was offered the chance to work with a young, energetic, Cocker Spaniel as part of the Fire Investigation Dog unit, he knew that D-Day -- that's D for Dog Day - was going to be something special. Enter Sherlock, a furry ball of power-packed chaos. But this dog is like no other. He is the pride of the Fire Brigade. One of the most talented...
19) Pirate baby
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Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2019
Description
A crew of pirates become surragate parents for a baby they find floating abandoned on the sea.