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A psychologist's journey to understand one of the most unusual experiences known to humankind: the universal, disturbing feeling that someone is there when we are alone.
These experiences of sensing a "presence" when no one else is there have been given many names-the Third Man, guardian angels, shadow figures, "social" hallucinations-and they have inspired, unsettled, and confounded in equal measure.
While the contexts in which they occur are diverse,...
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You may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or - perhaps through no fault of your own - a defendant. Whatever your role, you'd expect a fair trial.
I'm a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent...
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What does Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, have in common with Megan Rapinoe, the badass pink-haired female soccer player? They achieved perfection, won medals, and lived the glory. But it is above all their raised fists, when, at a time of their envied existence, they dared to sacrifice their privileges to defend a cause greater than their status of adulated champion. Rich in authentic anecdotes, this book tells the fate of those who...
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For fans of Helen MacDonald's H is for Hawk and Mary Roach, Erica Berry's WOLFISH blends science, history, and cultural criticism in a years-long journey to understand our myths about wolves, and track one legendary wolf, OR-7, from the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon
So begins Erica Berry's kaleidoscopic exploration of wolves, both real and symbolic. At the center of this lyrical inquiry is the legendary OR-7, who roams away from his familial pack in...
6) Philosophy
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This illustrated primer on philosophy is a great way to be introduced to a complex topic. In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer visualizes the history of Western philosophy and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. The book explains the thoughts of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, and Nietzsche, and ponders questions such as What is thinking? What is reality? Is there free...
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The World's Greatest Stories are an award winning series of Bible stories combining the excitement of a story, the accuracy of a Bible narration, and the highest quality production values. The texts for all the stories are taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told using the art of a dramatic storyteller and incorporate carefully chosen music and sound effects. The result is a very exciting story that comes straight from the words...
9) Murder Book
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Why is it so much fun to read about death and dismemberment? In Murder Book, lifelong true-crime obsessive and New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell tries to puzzle out the answer. An unconventional graphic exploration of a lifetime of Ann Rule super-fandom, amateur armchair sleuthing, and a deep dive into the high-profile murders that have fascinated the author for decades, this is a funny, thoughtful, and highly personal blend of memoir,...
10) Everyday Black
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This children's book is an informative introduction to Black Deaf/disabled people, as well as a heartfelt tribute to our lives and experiences.There will be narratives about Black Deaf/disabled characters throughout the book.The book will introduce the reader to various disabilities and relate stories of Black people with these disabilities.The book seeks to:
– Educate about disability.
– Normalize disabled life and experiences.
– Amplify Black...
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Johann Sebastian Bach gehört zu den berühmtesten Komponisten aller Zeiten. Noch heute bewegt und beschwingt seine Musik die Herzen. Doch so leicht seine Kompositionen auch klingen mögen, so schwer war das Leben zu Bachs Zeiten. Die Musikerin, Klassikexpertin und Autorin Cosima Breidenstein gibt spannende und höchst amüsante Einblicke in die damalige Zeit, in der Räuber in den Wäldern ihr Unwesen trieben, der Adel sich mit Fächern die kariösen...
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Architecture and design may be topics too advanced for kids but they're great boosts to knowledge. It's recommended to introduce a variety of subjects to children to give them a chance to figure out their interests. Maybe your kids are into architecture and design? You'll know when you give them this book!
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This is a book meant for children to help them understand what makes Spain so special by highlighting some of its most interesting cities through words and color photos. Adults can use the book to help them plan a trip to Spain as well. The tour of Spain is designed so visitors to the country can travel via car or public transportation in a clockwise direction to see the most important sights in nine unique cities of the country. Generally, the cities...
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Through poignant, heart-warming images of an urban African-American family, children experience the comfort and encouragement this favorite psalm still offers - the powerful message that they can rely on the Lord as they thread their way through the risk-filled maze of daily life in the city.
15) Cruel Crimes
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From dangerous pirates to cold-blooded killers, there have been many different criminals throughout the past. Find out all about the hideous history of some cruel crimes. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with crazy content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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From colossal asteroid crashes to dangerous run-ins with icebergs, the past is full of disasters. Find out about the hideous history of some dreadful disasters. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with incredible content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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Pari needs a mobility aid is a story about seeking help when you need it, accepting one another wholeheartedly and leaning towards compassion instead of judgment. We deserve to live in an inclusive world that welcomes everyone regardless of their gender, age, disability or ethnicity. No one should ever feel like they don't fit in, that they are not normal or they are less than. This book is intended for children ages 8 and up but is suitable for the...
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This book is designed to fully prepare and equip the student with the necessary learning tools in the English language required for his/her secondary education journey. Special emphasis is placed on vocabulary, grammar, memory, tenses, and punctuation with a view of moulding and shaping students with the perfect understanding of the Queen's language from the British perspective. In this regard each topic in this interesting book is purposefully laid...
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Today, we have lots of medicine that helps us stay healthy, but it the past it was far too easy to get sick. Find out all about the hideous history of disgusting diseases. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with gross content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
20) Woeful Wars
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Sometimes, people fight or bicker. And sometimes they go to war. Find out about the hideous history of some woeful wars. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 6th and 7th grade readers with dangerous content while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!
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