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The Hare with Amber Eyes meets The History of the World in 100 Objects: an eloquent history of the language of sewing over centuries and across continents.

Kristen Ghodsee's incisive book brilliantly reveals their plight' Yanis VaroufakisThe argument of this book can be summed up succinctly: unregulated capitalism is bad for women, and if we adopt some ideas from socialism, women will have better lives.

Climate change has led to political crisis, with massive inequalities and deregulation. Equally, the Left still hopes in globalization - when, everywhere, people are turning back to the protection of national borders. Bruno Latour argues the solution lies in reorienting our perspective. Bringing us down to earth is the task of politics today.

The explosive, untold story of how Russia mastered the art and science of targeted assassination. 'A real life thriller, packed with characters that even John le Carre couldn't dream of. If this doesn't scare you, then you're not paying attention.' Oliver Bullough

Former Navy Seal Ephraim Mattos shares his experiences working with the Free Burma Rangers humanitarian group to rescue innocents from slaughter by ISIS in the active war zone of Mosul, Iraq.

Spinning Silver is a magical novel with a fairy-tale feel, inspired by traditional folklore. From Naomi Novik, author of the award-winning Uprooted.

The shocking true story of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, a gripping cautionary tale set amid the bold promises and gold-rush frenzy of Silicon Valley.

The New York Times best-selling book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. In this ';vital, necessary, and beautiful book' (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and ';allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to ';bad people' (Claudia Rankine). Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue. In this in-depth exploration, DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.

This memoir is the extraordinary story of how one Iranian woman overcame enormous adversity to fight for what she truly believed and founded a major movement for women around the world with the simple removal of her hijab.

The first English-language book to document the men who emerged from the gulags to become Russia's much-feared crime class: the vory v zakone

Including yogic and mindfulness exercises that have lasting positive impact well beyond the mat, this book shows how to use yogic techniques in the optimum way when working with teens. It includes advice on dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction and bullying, with examples of asana, pranayama, meditation and much more.

Burnett's classic novel is stunningly reimagined in a deluxe full-color edition, illustrated with beautiful artwork and featuring such interactive features as a Mary paper doll and a removable letter to Dickon created by the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima. Consumable.

Arm yourself with these biblical weapons and strategies and become dangerous against an enemy that wants to steal, kill, and destroy. Learn to discern and shut down the enemy's tactics, fortify yourself against attacks, take back what was stolen--and more. Here is everything you need to battle the enemy successfully and live the life God designed for you.

This helpful guide presents ways we can all better understand gender, and how people can change and express their gender identity. Considering biological and cultural understandings of gender, gender expression, and relationships and sexuality, this is an excellent starting point for anybody thinking about what gender means to them.

A detailed step-by-step look at the different stages of transitioning for partners of trans people. With personal reflections from over 15 trans partners in healthy and successful relationships, this insightful guide provides practical advice for those supporting a partner as they transition.

We feel more divided than ever. This riveting popular analysis tells you why.