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Cathy Rentzenbrink
A Manual for Heartache
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"When Cathy Rentzenbrink was still a teenager, her happy family was torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy. In A Manual for Heartache she describes how she learnt to live with grief and loss and find joy in the world again. She explores how to cope with life at its most difficult and overwhelming and how we can emerge from suffering forever changed, but filled with hope.This is a moving, warm and uplifting book that offers solidarity and comfort to anyone going through a painful time, whatever it might be. It's a book that will help to soothe an aching heart and assure its readers that they're not alone."
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Mary Oliver
Dog Songs : Poems
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Dog Songs could be a great read for dog lovers who want to read poetry that captures the joys, heartbreaks, and grief of owning and loving a dog. The collection of poems is a celebration of the relationships between a dog and their human, even when they are no longer with us. Mary Oliver's unique vision of nature and connection is reflected in her beautifully written poems, making Dog Songs an essential read for all dog lovers.
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Slavenka Drakulić
Cafe Europa Revisited : How to Survive Post-Communism
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An evocative and timely collection of essays that paints a portrait of Eastern Europe thirty years after the end of communism.An immigrant with a parrot in Stockholm, a photo of a girl in Lviv, a sculpture of Alexander the Great in Skopje, a memorial ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the Soviet led army invasion of Prague: these are a few glimpses of life in Eastern Europe today. Three decades after the Velvet Revolution, Slavenka Drakulic, the author of Cafe Europa and A Guided Tour of the Museum Of Communism, takes a look at what has changed and what has remained the same in the region in her daring new essay collection.Totalitarianism did not die overnight and democracy did not completely transform Eastern European societies. Looking closely at artefacts and day to day life, from the health insurance cards to national monuments, and popular films to cultural habits, alongside pieces of growing nationalism and Brexit, these pieces of political reportage dive into the reality of a Europe still deeply divided.
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Joseph Campbell
The Flight of the Wild Gander: Explorations in the Mythological Dimension―Selected Essays 1944–1968
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If you're fascinated by how stories shape our understanding of the world, "The Flight of the Wild Gander" by Joseph Campbell is a journey worth taking. Campbell's expertise in mythology illuminates the paths these ancient narratives have carved through history and into our collective psyche. It's an exploration of the enduring power of myth and its relevance in modern life, ideal for anyone seeking to delve into the complexities of human storytelling and cultural evolution.
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Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson
Why We Can't Wait
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"Why We Can't Wait" is indispensable reading for anyone interested in the Civil Rights Movement or social justice. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provides a deeply personal account that is both historically significant and powerfully resonant today. This book captures the urgency of the struggle for equality and the enduring spirit of resistance against racial injustices. It's educational, inspirational, and a poignant reminder of King's profound impact.
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Peter (Editor) Gay
The Freud Reader
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Freudian thought permeates many aspects of 20th-century life, and to understand Freud is to explore not only his scientific papers but also his writings on art, literature, politics, religion and culture. Containing 51 texts which span Freud's entire career, from early case histories, through his work on dreams and essays on sexuality, and on to his late writings (including "Civilisation and Its Discontents"), this book brings together his ideas as a scientist, humanist, doctor and philosopher. Introductions to the texts are provided by Peter Gay, who has also written a general introduction which places the man and his work in the context of his time and culture.
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Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Barbara Bergman
Chicken Soup for the Soul : 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit
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This book is a great read for anyone seeking comfort and inspiration. The collection of stories is filled with heartfelt experiences that will open your heart and rekindle your spirit. Each story serves as a metaphor for the author's truths about life, making it a great resource for teachers, therapists, seminar givers, and workshop leaders who want to uplift and motivate others. Prepare to be moved and find solace in the power of storytelling.
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Lyle Wesley Dorsett, C.S. Lewis
The Essential C.S. Lewis
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An introduction to C.S. Lewis's works.This volume includes a biographical note by the editor, a complete bibliography of C.S. Lewis's works, three entire works— Perelandra , The Abolition of Man , and The Lion —and selections from some of Lewis's other popular works.
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Steve Wruble, Bandy X. Lee, Craig Malkin
The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump : 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President
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This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the mental health implications of a U.S. President and how it can impact an entire nation. The book presents a consensus view by more than two dozen psychiatrists and mental health experts, drawing attention to the potential consequences of ignoring a president's mental instability and the duty to warn America. It particularly highlights the author's concerns on Trump's impulsiveness, personality disorder, and its dangerous consequences. It is a thought-provoking book that will make you question the sanity and stability of a leader with access to nuclear weapons.
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Tithi Bhattacharya, Nancy Fraser, Cinzia Arruzza
Feminism for the 99%
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This book is a powerful call to action for anyone who is passionate about gender equality and wants to make a meaningful impact. It goes beyond surface-level discussions of feminism and delves into the intersections of capitalism, environmentalism, and racism, providing a fresh perspective on how to achieve true social justice. Through its compelling manifesto, it inspires readers to join the movement and fight for a world where all women can thrive.
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Seneca, Richard Mott Gummere
Seneca's Letters from a Stoic
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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic is an excellent choice for readers interested in practical philosophy for living a good life. The book provides practical insights on personal improvement and the importance of living in accordance with nature. The author's focus on courage, rationality, and self-control presents a timeless and inspiring read. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in applying ancient wisdom to everyday life.
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Joel Holland, J.K. Rowling
Very Good Lives : The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
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In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, VERY GOOD LIVES presents J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life. How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others?Drawing from stories of her own post-graduate years, the world famous author addresses some of life's most important questions with acuity and emotional force.
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Noam Chomsky
On Palestine
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"On Palestine" is a comprehensive guide to the Palestinian struggle, co-authored by two leading voices in the movement, Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe. The book provides critical insights into the future of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, the viability of the binational or one-state solution, and other essential questions. This sober and unflinching analysis is a must-read for anyone concerned with the practicable change in the suffering region.
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Gertrude Stein
Food
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Sadder than salad.From apples to artichokes, these glittering, fragmented, painterly portraits of food by the avant-garde pioneer Gertrude Stein are redolent of sex, laughter and the joy of everyday life.
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Lin Yutang
The Importance of Living
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《生活的艺术》创作于20世纪30年代，出版至今已再版四十余次，被译成多种语言。作者以轻快的笔触展现了中国人的闲情雅趣，将生活的浪漫与优雅进行了完美的呈现。在生活的艺术面前，我们看到了现代快节奏的生活中最为缺乏，也是我们最渴望的闲适情调。这种古典的优雅与从容，是中国人骨子里浪漫情怀的现实表达。穿越历史的尘埃，背负过多的中国人如何在忙碌中保持这种内心的旷达，如何保有并延续这份灵动的性情？闲适人生，是一种充满智慧的处世哲学，更是我们在现代忙碌生活中最需要的生活态度。
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Death by Black Hole : And Other Cosmic Quandaries
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Recommended for science enthusiasts, Tyson simplifies complexities.
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Emmeline Pankhurst
The Suffragettes
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'Once they are aroused, once they are determined, nothing on earth and nothing in heaven will make women give way; it is impossible.'A potted history of the women who pioneered feminism and changed the world.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
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Harold Bloom
Genius: A Mosaic of One Hundred Exemplary Creative Minds
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Recommendation: This book is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by literary geniuses throughout history. Bloom's expert analysis and passionate writing style bring these remarkable writers to life, allowing readers to gain a deeper appreciation for their works. From the well-known figures to the hidden gems, this book is a journey that will expand your literary horizons and leave you in awe of the incredible minds that have shaped the world of literature.
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John Berger
Ways of Seeing (a Pelican Original)
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John Berger’s Classic Text on ArtJohn Berger's Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language. First published in 1972, it was based on the BBC television series about which the (London) Sunday Times critic commented: "This is an eye-opener in more ways than one: by concentrating on how we look at paintings . . . he will almost certainly change the way you look at pictures." By now he has."Berger has the ability to cut right through the mystification of the professional art critics . . . He is a liberator of images: and once we have allowed the paintings to work on us directly, we are in a much better position to make a meaningful evaluation" —Peter Fuller, Arts Review"The influence of the series and the book . . . was enormous . . . It opened up for general attention to areas of cultural study that are now commonplace" —Geoff Dyer in Ways of Telling
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Mark Greif
Against Everything : Essays
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In Against Everything, Mark Greif makes us rethink the ordinary, taking our own lives seriously, exploring how we might live an honest life in these dishonest times. In a series of coruscating set pieces, Greif asks why we put ourselves through the pains of exercise, what shopping in organic supermarkets does for our sense of self-worth, what the political identity of the hipster might be, and what happens to us when we listen to too much Radiohead. From such counter-intuitive observations, Greif exposes the fundamental contradictions between our actions, desires and the excuses that we make to ourselves in hope of consolation. With the wit and seriousness of David Foster Wallace, Against Everything is the most thought-provoking study and essential guide to everyday life under 21st-century capitalism.
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Susan Elderkin, Indrajit Hazra, Ella Berthoud
The Novel Cure : An A - Z of Literary Remedies
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This book is perfect for those seeking literary solace. The Novel Cure offers a unique and engaging way to find comfort and community in books. The book's most distinctive feature is its categorization of books as remedies for a range of emotions and issues. This creates a personalized reading list to help readers with a multitude of experiences. The Novel Cure is recommended for readers looking to expand their literary horizons while also finding comfort and meaningful connections with themselves and others.
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Homi K. Bhabha
Nation and Narration
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"Nation and Narration" is a stirring discourse on how the concept of a nation intertwines with the narratives we construct and consume. If you're drawn to intellectual explorations that challenge how you perceive national identity and its representation in texts, this book is for you. Homi K. Bhabha frames a captivating look at nationhood that transcends traditional boundaries, promising to expand your thoughts about global literature and cultural studies.
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Slavoj Žižek
First As Tragedy, Then As Farce
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Billions of dollars have been hastily poured into the global banking system in a frantic attempt at financial stabilization. So why has it not been possible to bring the same forces to bear in addressing world poverty and environmental crisis?In this take-no-prisoners analysis, Slavoj Žižek frames the moral failures of the modern world in terms of the epoch-making events of the first decade of this century. What he finds is the old one-two punch of history: the jab of tragedy, the right hook of farce. In the attacks of 9/11 and the global credit crunch, liberalism dies twice: as a political doctrine, and as an economic theory.First as Tragedy, Then as Farce is a call for the Left to reinvent itself in the light of our desperate historical situation. The time for liberal, moralistic blackmail is over.
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Mindy Kaling
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? ( And Other Concerns)
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Mindy Kaling's book is a humorous and relatable memoir that explores various aspects of life such as romance, friendship, and Hollywood in an unscientific yet entertaining way. She shares her unique point of view on these topics, making it a must-read for anyone looking for some laughs and witty insights.
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David Sedaris
Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls
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A guy walks into a bar...From here the story could take many turns. A guy walks into a bar and meets the love of his life. A guy walks into a bar and finds no one else it there. When this guy is David Sedaris, the possibilities are endless, but the result is always the same: he will both delight you with twists of humor and intelligence and leave you deeply moved. In Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, Sedaris remembers his father's dinnertime attire (shirtsleeves and underpants), his first colonoscopy (remarkably pleasant), and the time he considered buying the skeleton of a murdered Pygmy.The common thread? Sedaris masterfully turns each episode into a love story: how it feels to be in a relationship where one loves and is loved over many years; what it means to be part of a family; and how it's possible, through all of life's absurdieties, to accept oneself. With Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris shows once again why he has been described as 'a man who could capture your heart and lift your spirits while reading out the ingredients of a rice cake'(Observer).
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Stephen Colbert
I am America (and So Can You!)
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Recommendation: "I Am America (And So Can You!)" is a must-read for fans of Stephen Colbert and anyone who enjoys biting political satire. Colbert's unique brand of humor offers insightful commentary on current events, religion, and the state of the nation. His clever quips and razor-sharp wit will leave you laughing out loud while also making you think. This book is a perfect pick-me-up for anyone in need of a good chuckle and a dose of reality.
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Wendell Berry
Why I Am Not Going to Buy a Computer
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'Do I wish to keep up with the times? No. My wish simply is to live my life as fully as I can'The great American poet, novelist and environmental activist argues for a life lived slowly.
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Akiko Busch
How To Disappear : Notes on Invisibility in a Time of Transparency
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"How to Disappear" is a thought-provoking book that can resonate with anyone tired of the constant pressure to be visible and "connected." It encourages readers to rediscover the beauty of living a private life by exploring different forms of invisibility and their meaning in today's society. Busch's engaging writing style and personal experiences make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a fulfilling and meaningful life outside the spotlight.
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Oliver Sacks
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
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If you're fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind and the mysteries of neurological disorders, "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" is a must-read. Oliver Sacks takes you on a journey through captivating case studies, where patients grapple with losing their memories, recognizing familiar faces, and even finding solace in artistic and mathematical talents. This book offers deep insights into the resilience of the human spirit as it battles against unimaginable challenges. Prepare to have your mind expanded and your empathy awakened.
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Alan Bennett
Keeping On Keeping On
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A collection of Bennett's diaries and essays, covering 2005 to 2015Alan Bennett's third collection of prose, Keeping On Keeping On, follows in the footsteps of the phenomenally successful Writing Home and Untold Stories. Bringing together the hilarious, revealing, and lucidly intelligent writing of one of England's best-known literary figures, Keeping On Keeping On contains Bennett's diaries from 2005 to 2015--with everything from his much celebrated essays to his irreverent comic pieces and reviews--reflecting on a decade that saw four major theater premieres and the films of The History Boys and The Lady in the Van. A chronicle of one of the most important literary careers of the twentieth century, Keeping On Keeping On is a classic history of a life in letters.
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Sarah Thornton
Seven Days In The Art World
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From London to Beijing to New York, art sales are booming, and the art world receives the sort of breathless media attention once reserved for celebrities and royals. In "Seven Days in the Art World", Sarah Thornton, a brilliant young sociologist, looks at all aspects of buying, selling, and creating serious art. Thornton has exceptional access, and brings a keen critical eye to her coverage of this glamorous milieu, offering the first authoritative account of what is now a multi-billion dollar global marketplace-cum-playground for an ever-expanding number of collectors, investors, and enthusiasts.
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Milan Kundera, Linda Asher
Testaments Betrayed - An Essay In Nine Parts
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Testaments Betrayed could be a good read for avid readers and anyone interested in literature. Milan Kundera's examination of the creative process and structure of literature provides unique insights for writers and readers alike. The book's most distinctive feature is its meticulous dissection of the art of fiction, bringing to light the history of literature and its relevance to the present day. Readers will appreciate Kundera's intellectual rigor and enjoy the engrossing analysis of a subject close to the hearts of literature enthusiasts.
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Rebecca Housel, William Irwin, George A. Dunn
True Blood and Philosophy: We Want to Think Bad Things With You
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If you've been fascinated by the intricate world of "True Blood" and enjoy pondering the larger questions it poses, this book is a must-read. It's a deep dive into the philosophical quandaries of Bon Temps, offering a cerebral take on the series that will enrich your understanding of its characters and themes. Whether you're a fan or a thinker, or both, it's a refreshing perspective that will reframe the supernatural happenings into thought-provoking discussions.
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Ben Lerner
The Hatred of Poetry
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No art has been denounced as often as poetry. It's even bemoaned by poets: "I, too, dislike it," wrote Marianne Moore. "Many more people agree they hate poetry," Ben Lerner writes, "than can agree what poetry is. I, too, dislike it and have largely organized my life around it and do not experience that as a contradiction because poetry and the hatred of poetry are inextricable in ways it is my purpose to explore."In this inventive and lucid essay, Lerner takes the hatred of poetry as the starting point of his defense of the art. He examines poetry's greatest haters (beginning with Plato's famous claim that an ideal city had no place for poets, who would only corrupt and mislead the young) and both its greatest and worst practitioners, providing inspired close readings of Keats, Dickinson, McGonagall, Whitman, and others. Throughout, he attempts to explain the noble failure at the heart of every truly great and truly horrible poem: the impulse to launch the experience of an individual into a timeless communal existence. In The Hatred of Poetry, Lerner has crafted an entertaining, personal, and entirely original examination of a vocation no less essential for being impossible.
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Neil Gaiman
The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction
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Diving into "The View from the Cheap Seats" feels like wandering through a labyrinth of Neil Gaiman's thoughts. Imagine a casual yet profound conversation with the author, discussing everything from the nuances of storytelling to personal anecdotes and cultural critiques. It's a book for those who appreciate the art of essay, written with the wit and charm that Gaiman fans adore. It offers a rare, informal glimpse into the writer's mind, a treat for the intellectually curious and admirers of his fiction.
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Angelia Poon, Esther Vincent
Making Kin: Ecofeminist Essays from Singapore
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This book is a powerful collection of ecofeminist essays that brings together the voices of diverse Singaporean women. Through personal stories, the writers delve into themes of caregiving, interconnections with the natural world, and indigenous wisdom. By blurring the boundaries between personal and political, Making Kin invites readers to rethink their relationship with nature and confront pressing environmental issues. It's a must-read for anyone interested in intersectional environmentalism and seeking new perspectives on gender, climate change, and reciprocity.
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Tash Aw
Strangers On A Pier - Portrait Of A Family
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Recommendation: Strangers On A Pier is a touching and insightful memoir that delves deep into the history and dynamics of a family, with a focus on the author's Malaysian and Chinese heritage. Tash Aw's vivid descriptions and personal reflections make this an engaging read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of family relationships and the cultural nuances of modern Asia.
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Maria Jolas, Richard Kearney, Gaston Bachelard
The Poetics of Space
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Since its initial publication in 1958, has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, Bachelard’s seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery. This lyrical journey takes as its premise the emergence of the poetic image and finds an ideal metaphor in the intimate spaces of our homes. Guiding us through a stream of meditations on poetry, art, and the blooming of consciousness itself, Bachelard examines the domestic places that shape and hold our dreams and memories. Houses and rooms; cellars and attics; drawers, chests, and wardrobes; nests and shells; nooks and corners: No space is too vast or too small to be filled by our thoughts and our reveries. In Bachelard’s enchanting spaces, “We are never real historians, but always near poets, and our emotion is perhaps nothing but an expression of a poetry that was lost.”This new edition features a foreword by Mark Z. Danielewski, whose bestselling novel drew inspiration from Bachelard’s writings, and an introduction by internationally renowned philosopher Richard Kearney who explains the book’s enduring importance and its role within Bachelard’s remarkable career.For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Italo Calvino
Six Memos for the Next Millennium
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'Words connect the visible track to the invisible thing ... like a fragile makeshift bridge cast across the void'With imagination and wit, Italo Calvino sought to define the virtues of the great literature of the past in order to shape the values of the future. His effervescent last works, left unfinished at his death, were the Charles Eliot Norton lectures, which he was due to deliver at Harvard in 1985-86. These surviving drafts explore the literary concepts closest to his heart: Lightness, Quickness, Multiplicity, Exactitude and Visibility (Constancy was to be the sixth), in serious yet playful essays that reveal his debt to the comic strip and the folktale. This collection, now in a fluent and supple new translation, is a brilliant précis of a great writer whose legacy will endure through the millennium he addressed.Translated by Geoffrey Brock'The book I give most to people is Six Memos for the Next Millennium' Ali Smith'Wonderful . . . full of wit and erudition' Daily Telegraph
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Anne Lamott
Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace
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If you're feeling a bit weathered by life's challenges, Anne Lamott's "Small Victories" might feel like a balm. Her collection of essays weaves wisdom with wit, offering a light-hearted take on the pursuit of happiness and grace. It's like sitting down with a good friend who reminds you to notice the small wins that make life full. You'll find yourself chuckling one minute and pondering deep truths the next. It's a book for anyone seeking a little inspiration sprinkled with humor.
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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
The Federalist Papers
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"This country and this people seem to have been made for each other, and it appears as if it was the design of Providence, that an inheritance so proper and convenient for a band of brethren ... should never be split into a number of unsocial, jealous, and alien sovereignties." So wrote John Jay, one of the revolutionary authors of The Federalist Papers, arguing that if the United States was truly to be a single nation, its leaders would have to agree on universally binding rules of governance--in short, a constitution. In a brilliant set of essays, Jay and his colleagues Alexander Hamilton and James Madison explored in minute detail the implications of establishing a kind of rule that would engage as many citizens as possible and that would include a system of checks and balances. Their arguments proved successful in the end, and The Federalist Papers stand as key documents in the founding of the United States.
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Larry Korn, Masanobu Fukuoka
The Dragonfly Will Be the Messiah
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological challenges we face and the need for transformative action. In "The Dragonfly Will Be the Messiah," the author, a pioneer of the 'do-nothing' farming method, presents a thought-provoking reflection on global ecological trauma. Through profound insights, they argue that we must radically transform our understanding of nature and our place in it in order to restore and heal the planet. This book will inspire readers to reconsider their relationship with the environment and embrace a more sustainable future.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Self Reliance
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Essayist, poet, and philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) propounded a transcendental idealism emphasizing self-reliance, self-culture, and individual expression. The six essays and one address included in this volume, selected from Essays, First Series (1841) and Essays, Second Series (1844), offer a representative sampling of his views outlining that moral idealism as well as a hint of the later skepticism that colored his thought. In addition to the celebrated title essay, the others included here are "History," "Friendship," "The Over-Soul," "The Poet," and "Experience," plus the well-known and frequently read Harvard Divinity School Address.
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Albert Einstein
The World As I See It
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In a group of essays, letters, and speeches, Einstein relates his views on politics, religion, morality, and the place of science in the modern world
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Virginia Woolf
A Room of One's Own
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2015 Reprint of the Original Edition of 1929. "A Room of One's Own" is an extended essay by Virginia Woolf. First published in 1929, the essay was based on a series of lectures she delivered at Cambridge University in October 1928. While this extended essay in fact employs a fictional narrator and narrative to explore women both as writers of and characters in fiction, the manuscript for the delivery of the series of lectures, titled "Women and Fiction," and hence the essay, are considered non-fiction. The essay is generally seen as a feminist text, and is noted in its argument for both a literal and figurative space for women writers within a literary tradition dominated by patriarchy.
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Tamar Adler, Alice Waters
An Everlasting Meal : Cooking with Economy and Grace
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"An Everlasting Meal" is a must-read for those who value sustainable cooking and appreciate the philosophy of minimally wasting food. This book is an excellent resource for learning how to cook delicious meals while being mindful of the economy and gracefulness of food preparation. The author offers practical tips on how to cook with leftover ingredients, expand the life of perishables, and prepare simple yet tasty meals that nourish not just the body but also the soul.
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Audre Lorde, Sonia Sanchez, Jen Keenan
A Burst of Light : and Other Essays
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A Burst of Light is a powerful collection of essays by Audre Lorde that resonates with contemporary social justice warriors. Lorde's writing tackles the intersections of race, cancer, intersectionality, parenthood, and injustice, calling for a radical politics of intersectionality. Her message of caring for oneself as an act of political warfare is particularly inspiring, and her thoughts on Black women and LGBTQ+ communities organizing, as well as her insights on erotic pleasure, continue to be relevant today. This book is recommended for readers looking to expand their understanding of anti-oppression and resistance through the lens of intersectionality.
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Teffi, Anne Marie Jackson, Robert Chandler
Rasputin and Other Ironies
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A new collection of Teffi's best autobiographical non-fiction writings
Ranging from portraits of Rasputin and Lenin to observations on the Russian Revolution, and from profiles of cultural figures to moving domestic scenes, this short collection includes writings by the inimitable Teffi never before published in English. Everything is here - politics, society, art and literature, love and family life - and all is told in Teffi's multifaceted style: amusing, sincerely moving, ironic and always honest, pervaded by an intensely felt understanding of humanity's simultaneous tragedy and absurdity.Teffi (1872-1952) wrote poems, plays, stories, satires and feuilletons, and was renowned in Russia for her wit and powers of observation. Following her emigration in 1919 she settled in Paris, where she became a leading figure in the émigré literary scene. Now her genius has been rediscovered by a new generation of readers, and she once again enjoys huge acclaim in Russia and across the world. Her short-story collectionSubtly Wordedis also published by Pushkin Press, and>em>Memories - From Moscow to the Black Sea, her account of her final journey across Russia and into exile, will also be published in May 2016.
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Jules Evans
Philosophy For Life
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Recommended for anyone seeking practical guidance in life. This book seamlessly blends philosophy into daily life lessons and can help readers learn how to use ancient ideas to stay grounded and navigate the complexities of modern living.
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Krista Tippett
Becoming Wise : An Inquiry into the Mystery and the Art of Living
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“I’m a person who listens for a living. I listen for wisdom, and beauty, and for voices not shouting to be heard. This book chronicles some of what I’ve learned in what has become a conversation across time and generations, across disciplines and denominations.” Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and National Humanities Medalist Krista Tippett has interviewed the most extraordinary voices examining the great questions of meaning for our time. The heart of her work on her national public radio program and podcast, On Being, has been to shine a light on people whose insights kindle in us a sense of wonder and courage. Scientists in a variety of fields; theologians from an array of faiths; poets, activists, and many others have all opened themselves up to Tippett's compassionate yet searching conversation. In Becoming Wise, Tippett distills the insights she has gleaned from this luminous conversation in its many dimensions into a coherent narrative journey, over time and from mind to mind. The book is a master class in living, curated by Tippett and accompanied by a delightfully ecumenical dream team of teaching faculty. The open questions and challenges of our time are intimate and civilizational all at once, Tippett says – definitions of when life begins and when death happens, of the meaning of community and family and identity, of our relationships to technology and through technology. The wisdom we seek emerges through the raw materials of the everyday. And the enduring question of what it means to be human has now become inextricable from the question of who we are to each other. This book offers a grounded and fiercely hopeful vision of humanity for this century – of personal growth but also renewed public life and human spiritual evolution. It insists on the possibility of a common life for this century marked by resilience and redemption, with beauty as a core moral value and civility and love as muscular practice. Krista Tippett's great gift, in her work and in Becoming Wise, is to avoid reductive simplifications but still find the golden threads that weave people and ideas together into a shimmering braid. One powerful common denominator of the lessons imparted to Tippett is the gift of presence, of the exhilaration of engagement with life for its own sake, not as a means to an end. But presence does not mean passivity or acceptance of the status quo. Indeed Tippett and her teachers are people whose work meets, and often drives, powerful forces of change alive in the world today. In the end, perhaps the greatest blessing conveyed by the lessons of spiritual genius Tippett harvests in Becoming Wise is the strength to meet the world where it really is, and then to make it better.
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