A powerful writer and an equally timulating orator, his sway over the Muslim communities was considered a threat by the government which looked for every opportunity to clip his wings and restrain his activities. But Azad took these tribulations gracefully and came to play...

A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after the presidency: triumphs, tribulations, and all.On 20th January 2001, after nearly thirty years in politics - eight of them as President of the United States - Bill...

A powerful, immersive account of the D-Day landings and battle for Normandy tied into the groundbreakding BBC2 documentary seriesand D-Day: The Unheard Tapesand and published for the 80th anniversary. Everybody who was involved in the invasion was afraid, basically. This is what war is...

A powerful, practical guide for cultivating compassion-the scientifically proven foundation for personal achievement and success at work, at home, and in the community.For decades, we've been told the key to prosperity is to look out for number one. But recent science shows that to...

A powerful, timely memoir of a young Air Force linguist coming-of-age in a war that is lost.When Ian Fritz joined the Air Force at eighteen, he did so out of necessity. He hadn't been accepted into college thanks to an indifferent high school career....

A powerfully written firsthand account of the human costs of conflict.J. Kael Weston spent seven years on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan working for the U.S. State Department in some of the most dangerous frontline locations. Upon his return home, while traveling the...

A practical and emotional self-help guide for anyone affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss, from the co-hosts of the successful podcast, The Worst Girl Gang Ever. Following pregnancy loss, it can feel like you've forgotten how to speak and need to learn a new...

A practical and hopeful guide that teaches you how to ask yourself the right questions in order to create a new vision for your future.What outcome do you want from reading this book?What difference would it make if you could attain it?How would you...

'A practical and no-nonsense guide on dealing with the toughest situations, from someone who has been there and done it.' -- Levison Wood'It will help you to navigate life.' -- The Times***Historical recruitment campaigns to become a Royal Marines Commando drew on a harrowing...

Often described as transformational, 'Interpersonal Dynamics' has been the most popular elective course on the Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA for forty-five years. Distilled into a book for the first time, Dr David L. Bradford and Dr Carole Robin use seventy-five years of...

A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief' -and Stylist• Do you frequently say 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy?• Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained?• Do people describe you as a...

A practical guide to accepting and dealing with addiction, Understanding Addictions is a comprehensive study of all aspects of the disease - from identifying the various reasons why people get addicted to not-to-be-missed symptoms, and from complete dependence to recovery and rehabilitation. This books...

A practical guide to drawing and painting beautiful Islamic botanical patterns.The ancient art of Islamic pattern is steeped in tradition, with dazzling motifs inspired by geometry and nature. Islamic biomorphic patterns are the floral, organic and flowing designs that usually sit within a geometric...

A practical guide to how we can positively adapt to a changing world, from the internationally bestselling authors of The 100-Year Life'The London Business School professors Andrew J. Scott and Lynda Gratton have been predicting how society must adapt for years. Now they have...

A practical guide to innovation strategies based on fact, not feelingThe Innovation Formulaand delivers strategies for building a culture where innovation can thrive, based on actual scientific research. Author Amantha Imber holds a PhD in organisational psychology, and has been called upon by a...

A practical introduction to key fashion trends from the little black dress and bowler hat to the ladies trouser suit and 2:55 bag.Fashion is all around us, and few of us are unaffected by it; yet, how many people know the origins of the...

A practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings.How to Read Buildingsand is a practical introduction to looking at and appreciating architecture which guides you through the historical and architectural clues embedded in every building. Small enough...

A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives-from the #1and New York Timesand bestselling author ofand The Road to Characterand andand The Second MountainIf you are...

A practical, inclusive guide to life from Instagram's favourite psychologist Chris Cheers.Take a moment and check in with how you've been feeling lately. Maybe a little tired, stressed or burnt out? All the recent upheaval and uncertainty has left many of us not only...

A practical, pocket-sized guide to ethical business skills which will give you the information and skills to succeed Develop your ethical business skills by learning to assess your business, establish alternatives and plan for change. Step-by-step instructions, checklists and features examine business benefits, environment...

A pragmatic and succinct introduction to the purposes and benefits of yoga-philosophical, physiological, mental, and spiritual Yoga is reputed to improve our physical and mental health, and to help us become more productive at work, more caring in relationships, and more responsible contributors to...

A Prelude to Hidden Order, available for free download now! The most secretive organization in America operates without any accountability to the American people. Hiding in the shadows, pretending to be part of the United States government, its power is beyond measure. Control of...

A Pretext for Warand reveals the systematic weaknesses behind the failure to detect or prevent the 9/11 attacks, and details the Bush administration's subsequent misuse of intelligence to sell preemptive war to the American people. Filled with unprecedented revelations, from the sites of “undisclosed...

A princess is missing and a peace treaty is on the verge of collapse in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from theand New York Timesand bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.January 1889.and As the newest member of the Curiosity Club an elite society...

A Princess of ThievesRaised among London's most notorious criminals, a twist of fate landed Adelaide Frampton in the bright ballrooms of Mayfair, where she masquerades as a quiet wallflower--so plain and unassuming that no one realizes she's the Matchbreaker...using her superior skills as a...

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Aand probing study of the veil's recent return-from one of the world's foremost authorities on Muslim women-that reaches surprising conclusions about contemporary Islam's place in the West todayIn Cairo in the 1940s, Leila Ahmed was raised by a generation of women who never dressed...

A product of intensive and meticulous research in Delhi, Bombay and Karachi and based on first-person accounts and sources, Reddy brings the solitary, misunderstood Jinnah and the lonely, wistful Ruttie to life. A must-read for all those interested in politics, history and the power...

A profound examination of grief and a great celebration of love by internationally bestselling author James Runcie. In early 2020, as the world sunk into the pandemic, James Runcie and his wife Marilyn Imrie were going through a different, far more personal tragedy. After...

A profound meditation on climate change and the Anthropocene and an urgent search for the fossils-industrial, chemical, geological-that humans are leaving behindAand Timesand Book of the Year • Aand Daily Telegraphand Book of the YearWhat will the world look like ten thousand or ten...

A profoundly beautiful and uniquely insightful description of the universe, Benedict de Spinoza's Ethics is one of the masterpieces of Enlightenment-era philosophy. This Penguin Classics edition is edited and translated from the Latin by Edwin Curley, with an introduction by Stuart Hampshire. Published shortly...

A Promethean Vision outlines the main intellectual stages in the development of Karl Marx's theory of historical development, often referred to as historical materialism or the materialist conception of history. The book charts Marx's journey from his early life as a Young Hegelian immersed...

A prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Viktor Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that both he and others in Auschwitz coped (or didn't) with the experience. He noticed that it was the men who comforted others and who gave away their...

A propulsive investigation into the wild adventures of a man determined to bring down the North Korean regime . . . Deeply reported and novelistic. I flew through it' Ed Caesar, author ofand The Moth and the Mountain'The engrossing inside story of two recent...

A propulsive, soulful story of mourning and gratitude - and an intimate portrait of one woman's sojourn in the wilderness between life and death.'TARA WESTOVER, author ofand Educated__________We all face moments that bring us to our knees: heartbreak, trauma, illness. When things don't go...

A provocative account showing that "China"--and its 5,000 years of unified history--is a national myth, created only a century ago with a political agenda that persists to this day

A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal societyIn recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health-and in ways that...

A provocative manifesto on what it means for women to be 'good' - and what happens when we stop.'A stunning, big and bold encyclopedia of how to live'and LISA TADDEO'You will finish this book and immediately hand your copy over to your best friend'and...

A Pukka Life is about living in a truly authentic way, guided by the wisdom of Ayurveda, to achieve perfect health and happiness. Ayurveda is a complete system of knowledge that deals with physical health, mental balance, spiritual well-being, relationships and environmental issues. In...

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning former bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal documents the rise and fall of the American car industry, offering insight into pivotal decisions being made in various world regions by influential manufacturers and how they set in motion key events throughout...

A punchy and provocative book . . . WTF? is an insightful and heartfelt plea, daring us to reimagine a better economy and society.' Financial TimesRenowned as the Oracle of Silicon Valley', Tim O'Reilly has spent three decades exploring the world-transforming power of information...

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A radical argument that we are living on the wrong clock, one that tells us time is money, and that embracing a new concept of time can open us up to bold, hopeful possibilities from the New York Times bestselling author ofand How to...

A radical landmark in Caribbean literature, reissued with a new foreword by Jamaica Kincaid to mark Wilson Harris' centenary: a visionary masterpiece tracing the dreamlike voyage of a riverboat crew through the jungle. I dreamt I awoke with one dead seeing eye and one...

A radical retelling of the history of science that challenges the Eurocentric narrative.We are told that modern science was invented in Europe, the product of great minds like Nicolaus Copernicus, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. But this is wrong. The history of...

A radically thought-provoking account of a major shift in how we understand our Earth, not simply as an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather as a planet that came to life.'Full of achingly beautiful passages, mind-bending conceptual twists, and wonderful characters.' -...

A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK and a powerful and deeply personal exploration of a divided country - and a hopeful vision for change. 'This is not another book about the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is THE book. . . ....

A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'Full of delightful nuggets' and Guardian online'Entertaining, informative and philosphical ... An essential read' and All About History'Extraordinary range ... All the world and more is here' and Evening Standard165 million years ago saw the birth of rhythm.66...

A ramble through my life' is how the author describes what he has written in this book. A ramble indeed it is-wandering through childhood memories of a lost playmate, remorse over shooting a squirrel, the camaraderie among crows; and part travelogue. He touches briefly...