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Influential popular philosopher Roman Krznaric argues our brains are wired for social connection: empathy is at the heart of who we are. Krznaric contends that, as we move on from an age of introspection, empathy will be key to fundamental social change - making this book a manifesto for
Influential popular philosopher Roman Krznaric argues our brains are wired for social connection: empathy is at the heart of who we are. Krznaric contends that, as we move on from an age of introspection, empathy will be key to fundamental social change - making this book a manifesto for
A timely, ambitious and vivid history of freedom - and how it happens to be a uniquely British
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We spend our lives gathering - first in classrooms and then in meetings, weddings, conferences and away days. Yet so many of us spend this time in underwhelming moments that fail to engage us, inspire us, or connect us. We've all sat in meetings where people talk past each other or go through the
A master of Tibetan Buddhism cuts through prevalent misconceptions around karma and rebirth to get to the root cause of our suffering--and how we can end it The Buddha's teaching on karma (literally, 'action') is nothing other than his compassionate explanation of the way things are: our thoughts
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Despite its reputation as a language only of spies and hackers, cryptography plays a critical role in our everyday lives. Though often invisible, it underpins the security of our mobile phone calls, credit card payments, web searches, internet messaging, and cryptocurrencies--in short, everything
Discover the landmark new big idea that is revolutionising our understanding of human
What is my calling? What is my purpose in life? And how do I pursue it once I know what it is?Rich Wilson, in A Call Less Ordinary, aims to help you answer those life changing questions.Embracing God's calling is not easy, but it is the most fulfilling thing you can do with your life. And yet,
Find life-enhancing work and realise your potential with this enlightening
Pain seems like a fairly straightforward experience -- you get hurt and it, well, hurts. But how would you describe it? By the number of broken bones or stitches? The cause -- the crowning baby, the sharp knife, the straying lover? What does a 7 on a pain scale of 1 to 10 even mean? Pain is
Leading neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd embarks on a paradigm-shifting trip through the 'human brain flavor system,' laying the foundations for a new scientific field: neurogastronomy. Challenging the belief that the sense of smell diminished during human evolution, Shepherd argues that this
A look at how the New Deal fundamentally changed American life, and why it remains relevant today 'A must-read for those who've read nothing about the New Deal before, those who've read everything about it, and anyone in between. With timeless prose and timely arguments, Why the New Deal Matters
How do you teach a child to have grit? How do you encourage youngsters to show empathy to their peers? The books in the - Rookie Talk About It - series are a great way to introduce character education. Engaging text introduces each topic to the readers, while anecdotes provide real-life examples of