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Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar - Thryft
Kelly Oxford

Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar

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"Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar" is a must-read for fans of Kelly Oxford's hilarious Twitter feed. Her biting wit and self-deprecating humor are on full display in this honest memoir that finds hilarity in everyday life. Get ready to laugh out loud as Oxford tackles topics such as marriage, motherhood, and the challenges of navigating life in your twenties and thirties. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh and appreciates a refreshingly honest take on life's ups and downs.

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Duty Free Art : Art in the Age of Planetary Civil War - Thryft
Hito Steyerl

Duty Free Art : Art in the Age of Planetary Civil War

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Recommended for art enthusiasts seeking in-depth analysis of contemporary art and its political and economic implications. Hito Steyerl exposes paradoxes within globalization, economies, visual culture, and the status of art production, using diverse artifacts such as video games, Wikileaks files, and political actions.

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Staying with the Trouble : Making Kin in the Chthulucene - Thryft
Donna J. Haraway

Staying with the Trouble : Making Kin in the Chthulucene

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"Staying with the Trouble is a must-read for anyone interested in redefining our relationship with the environment. Donna Haraway's concept of the Chthulucene forces us to consider our impact on non-human entities and the consequences of our actions. Her use of science fiction and speculative fabulation provides a unique lens to approach these complex issues. The book challenges the reader to rethink our traditional beliefs and to embrace a more inclusive and collaborative future."

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Why Not Me? - Thryft
Mindy Kaling

Why Not Me?

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a relatable journey of self-discovery. Mindy Kaling's witty and hilarious anecdotes will have you laughing out loud while also providing valuable insights into love, friendships, and personal growth. With her trademark humor and charm, Mindy invites readers on a candid adventure, reminding us that it's okay to embrace our quirks and navigate the ups and downs of life with a positive attitude. Don't miss out on the entertaining tales and valuable life lessons shared in "Why Not Me?"

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A Room of One's Own - Thryft
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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After Australia - Thryft
Ambelin Kwaymullina, Michael Mohammed Ahmad, Claire G. Coleman

After Australia

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After Australia presents a beautifully unflinching picture of Australia’s ongoing issues including climate change and systemic racism, through the unique perspective of Indigenous writers and writers of color. The book provides an amazing array of stories that delve into the human spirit, across various genres and moods, and present an image of hope in a world being threatened every day.

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We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. : Essays - Thryft
Samantha Irby

We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. : Essays

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Sometimes you just have to laugh, even when life is a dumpster fire. With We Are Never Meeting in Real Life., "bitches gotta eat" blogger and comedian Samantha Irby turns the serio-comic essay into an art form. Whether talking about how her difficult childhood has led to a problem in making "adult" budgets, explaining why she should be the new Bachelorette--she's "35-ish, but could easily pass for 60-something"--detailing a disastrous pilgrimage-slash-romantic-vacation to Nashville to scatter her estranged father's ashes, sharing awkward sexual encounters, or dispensing advice on how to navigate friendships with former drinking buddies who are now suburban moms--hang in there for the Costco loot--she's as deft at poking fun at the ghosts of her past self as she is at capturing powerful emotional truths.Chapter titles:My Bachelorette application --A blues for Fred --The miracle porker --Do you guys pay your fucking bills or what? --You don't have to be grateful for sex --A Christmas carol --Happy birthday --A case for remaining indoors --A total attack of the heart --A civil union --Mavis --Fuck it, bitch. Stay fat --Nashville hot chicken --I'm in love and it's boring --A bomb, probably --The real housewife of Kalamazoo --Thirteen questions to ask before getting married --Yo, I need a job --Feelings are a mistake --We are never meeting in real life

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Empire of Signs
Richard Howard, Roland Barthes

Empire of Signs

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If you're fascinated by the way cultures express themselves, "Empire of Signs" is a profound journey through Japan's rich semiotic landscape. Barthes's insights will resonate with you as he delves into the nuances of how signs and symbols shape a society's reality and dreams. It's both an intellectual adventure and a poetic discovery, perfect if you appreciate cultural studies with a touch of philosophy.

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Upstream : Selected Essays - Thryft
Mary Oliver

Upstream : Selected Essays

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If you're drawn to the mesh of the natural world with the human experience, Mary Oliver's "Upstream" offers a tranquil yet profound exploration. It isn't just about consuming her words; it's about letting them flow over you as you wander through your own internal wilderness. Her essays are invitations to meditate alongside her on beauty, creativity, and life's deepest questions. Oliver guides you to look inward and onward, stirring a desire to engage deeply with the world around you.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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The Hatred of Poetry - Thryft
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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Rasputin and Other Ironies - Thryft
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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The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump : 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President - Thryft
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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The Bad Boy of Athens : Classics from the Greeks to Game of Thrones - Thryft
Daniel Mendelsohn

The Bad Boy of Athens : Classics from the Greeks to Game of Thrones

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‘Mendelsohn takes the classical costumes off figures like Virgil and Sappho, Homer and Horace … He writes about things so clearly they come to feel like some of the most important things you have ever been told.’ Sebastian Barry Over the past three decades, Daniel Mendelsohn’s essays and reviews have earned him a reputation as ‘our most irresistible literary critic’ (New York Times). This striking new collection exemplifies the way in which Mendelsohn – a classicist by training – uses the classics as a lens to think about urgent contemporary debates.There is much to surprise here. Mendelsohn invokes the automatons featured in Homer’s epics to help explain the AI films Ex Machina and Her, and perceives how Ted Hughes sought redemption by translating a play of Euripides (the ‘bad boy of Athens’) about a wayward husband whose wife returns from the dead. There are essays on Sappho’s sexuality and the feminism of Game of Thrones; on how Virgil’s Aeneid prefigures post-World War II history and why we are still obsessed with the Titanic; on Patrick Leigh Fermor’s final journey, Karl Ove Knausgaard’s autofiction and the plays of Tom Stoppard, Tennessee Williams, and Noël Coward. The collection ends with a poignant account of the author’s boyhood correspondence with the historical novelist Mary Renault, which inspired his ambition to become a writer.In The Bad Boy of Athens, Mendelsohn provokes and dazzles with erudition, emotion and tart wit while his essays dance across eras, cultures and genres. This is a provocative collection which sees today’s master of popular criticism using the ancient past to reach into the very heart of modern culture.

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Mind Platter - Thryft
Najwa Zebian

Mind Platter

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This book, Mind Platter, speaks to the depths of the human experience. Through the author's heartfelt reflections on topics like love, friendship, hurt, and inspiration, this book captures the essence of what it means to feel unheard and unseen. With each one-page entry serving as a window into the author's journey, Mind Platter offers solace and inspiration to those in need of a voice, a listener, or a reminder of their own power in shaping their lives. Dive into this beautifully written book and let it touch your soul.

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The Gifts of Reading - Thryft
Robert Macfarlane

The Gifts of Reading

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"The Gifts of Reading by Robert Macfarlane is a short and sweet essay that explores the emotional and intellectual exchange that occurs when books are gifted. This book is perfect for anyone who has ever shared their love of reading with someone else or has been gifted a book that forever changed them. Macfarlane's lyrical prose will leave you feeling enriched and grateful for the transcendent power of the written word."

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On Stories and Other Essays on Literature
C.S. Lewis

On Stories and Other Essays on Literature

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If you appreciate the wisdom behind weaving magical tales, "On Stories and Other Essays on Literature" by C. S. Lewis is a treasure trove worth exploring. With Lewis's unique blend of scholarly insight and imaginative depth, these essays will enhance your appreciation for storytelling, revealing the craft and philosophy as seen through the eyes of one of literature's most revered figures. This collection is ideal for both writers and readers looking to deepen their understanding of what makes a story truly resonate.

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Absolutely on Music : Conversations - Thryft
Haruki Murakami

Absolutely on Music : Conversations

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Highly recommended for music enthusiasts. The book allows readers to learn about music from the perspectives of two experts. The intimate conversations between Murakami and Ozawa provide readers with insight into their choices of music, and give them a grasp on musical composition techniques.

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Wow, No Thank You. : The #1 New York Times Bestseller - Thryft
Samantha Irby

Wow, No Thank You. : The #1 New York Times Bestseller

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"Wow, No Thank You" is a must-read for anyone looking for a hilariously relatable take on the challenges and changes that come with growing older. Irby's irreverent humor is on full display as she navigates everything from body positivity to life in a rural town. Her ability to turn even the most mundane experiences into laugh-out-loud moments is a true gift, and readers will find themselves nodding along in agreement with her witty observations. If you're in the mood for a good laugh (and who isn't these days?), this book is a perfect pick.

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Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

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This book would be a good read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes world of medicine. Atul Gawande's vivid stories and brutally honest insights provide a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of doctors striving for excellence. From battlefield surgical tents to malpractice courtrooms, this book uncovers the hidden challenges that medical professionals face and offers a blueprint for success that can be applied by anyone seeking to improve their performance in any field.

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Books v. Cigarettes - Thryft
George Orwell

Books v. Cigarettes

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Beginning with a dilemma about whether he spends more money on reading or smoking, George Orwell's entertaining and uncompromising essays go on to explore everything from the perils of second-hand bookshops to the dubious profession of being a critic, from freedom of the press to what patriotism really means.

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Hunger : A Memoir of (My) Body - Thryft
Roxane Gay

Hunger : A Memoir of (My) Body

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This book is a powerful and courageous memoir that delves deep into the complexities of body image and self-acceptance. Roxane Gay's candid narrative allows readers to empathize with her struggles, while shedding light on societal expectations and the emotional toll they can take. Hunger is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of body positivity and the importance of self-love.

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Arguing With Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future
New
Paul Krugman

Arguing With Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future

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If you're trying to wrap your head around today's intricate economic and political landscapes, "Arguing With Zombies" can be a game-changer. Paul Krugman breaks down complex concepts with the ease of a seasoned educator. His ability to navigate through the misinformation maze with clarity might be just what you need to make sense of policy debates and the economic jargon thrown around in the news. It's like having a no-nonsense guide by your side, transforming you into a more informed citizen.

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The Rights Of The Reader - Thryft
Sarah Ardizzone, Daniel Pennac, Quentin Blake

The Rights Of The Reader

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"The Rights Of The Reader" is a delightful ode to reading that reminds us of our right to read anything for the sheer joy of it. Pennac's witty and fresh perspective on the power of a story is a must-read for book-lovers who revel in the pure pleasure of reading. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its quirky defense of the reader's rights to enjoy reading, no matter what form it takes."

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The Story about the Story II : Great Writers Explore Great Literature - Thryft
Zadie Smith, Margaret Atwood, J.C. Hallman

The Story about the Story II : Great Writers Explore Great Literature

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The essays in The Story About the Story Vol. II chart a trajectory that digs deep into the past and aims toward a future in which literature can play a new and more profound role in how we think, read, live, and write. In the second volume of The Story About the Story, editor J. C. Hallman continues to argue for an alternative to the staid five-paragraph-essay writing that has inoculated so many against the effects of good books. Writers have long approached writing about reading from an intensely personal perspective, incorporating their pasts and their passions into their process of interpretation. Never before collected in a single volume, the many essays Hallman has compiled build on the idea of a "creative criticism," and offers new possibilities for how to write about reading. The Story About the Story Vol. II documents not only an identifiable trend in writing about books that can and should be emulated, it also offers lessons from a remarkable range of celebrated authors that amount to an invaluable course on both how to write and how to read well. Whether they discuss a staple of the canon (Thomas Mann on Leo Tolstoy), the merits of a contemporary (Vivian Gornick on Grace Paley), a pillar of genre-writing (Jane Tompkins on Louis L’Amour), or, arguably, the funniest man on the planet (David Shields on Bill Murray), these essays are by turns poignant, smart, suggestive, intellectual, humorous, sassy, scathing, laudatory, wistful, and hopeful―and above all deeply engaged in a process of careful reading. The essays in The Story About the Story Vol. II chart a trajectory that digs deep into the past and aims toward a future in which literature can play a new and more profound role in how we think, read, live, and write.

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Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . : Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes - Thryft
Daniel Klein, Thomas Cathcart

Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . : Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

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If philosophy always seemed daunting or dry, give this book a whirl. Through clever jokes and approachable language, Cathcart and Klein turn complex philosophical concepts into digestible, entertaining bites. It's like having a chat with your witty friends who can simplify the wisdom of the ages without losing its essence. Plus, who doesn't love a bit of humor with their heavy reading? It might just change the way you think about life's big questions.

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Why Vegan? - Thryft
SINGER PETER

Why Vegan?

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Recommendation: This book could be a good read for someone who wants to understand the moral and ethical implications of veganism. Peter Singer's arguments about animal rights and human tyranny are presented in a concise and thought-provoking manner. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of the moral philosophy behind veganism and its impact on animals. This book is particularly recommended for those interested in exploring the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and food choices.

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Unfree Speech : The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now - Thryft
Joshua Wong, Ai Weiwei, Jason Y. Ng

Unfree Speech : The Threat to Global Democracy and Why We Must Act, Now

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Unfree Speech is an inspiring call to action, chronicling the story of Joshua Wong- a young activist and his journey to fight for democracy. This book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of democracy and wants to understand the importance of free speech in today's world. It is an urgent manifesto that highlights the need to defend our democracies, wherever we are in the world, and why we must act now. Joshua Wong's message is powerful- when we stay silent, no one is safe, but when we free our speech, our voice becomes one. This book is an inspiring guide to mobilizing for democracy, and it will leave readers motivated to take action and uphold democratic values.

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The Mindful Writer - Thryft
Dinty W. Moore

The Mindful Writer

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The Mindful Writer is the book for anyone who approaches writing as more than just a hobby, but as a spiritual practice. With quotes and exercises, Dinty W. Moore covers everything from cultivating good writing habits to living a life dedicated to writing. This book is perfect for mindfulness practitioners and writers alike, and readers will find themselves returning to its pages for guidance and inspiration.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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This book is for those seeking more than just a travel guide. It delves into the deeper meaning of travel and explores the emotional and philosophical aspects of our journeys. With insightful observations and thought-provoking reflections, Alain de Botton takes readers on a transformative exploration of the art of travel, offering a new perspective on why we travel and how it can enrich our lives. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone dreaming about your next adventure, this book will inspire you to see the world with fresh eyes and find beauty in the everyday.

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Notes on Suicide - Thryft
Simon Critchley, David Hume

Notes on Suicide

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Notes on Suicide could be a good read for those who want to understand suicide beyond its taboo. Simon Critchley provides a historical, literary, and psychological examination of suicide, offering insight into the human condition of choosing between life and death. Through the author's reflective process on the topic, readers can expect an empathetic and thought-provoking narrative that discusses the shifts in discourse surrounding suicide.

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Religion for Atheists : A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion - Thryft
Alain de Botton

Religion for Atheists : A non-believer's guide to the uses of religion

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RELIGION FOR ATHEISTS

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Conduct of Life - Thryft
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Conduct of Life

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This collection of essays was published originally in 1860, just before the American Civil War. In it, philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson turns toward pragmatism and focuses on the practical application of ethics in everyday life. Students of philosophy and literature will enjoy these thoughtful writings from one of America's most celebrated authors. Topics include. . Culture . Fate . Beauty . Worship American poet and philosopher RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882), the "Sage of Concord," was a driving force behind the Transcendental Movement of the early 18th century and remains a major figure in American literature. His works include Representative Men (1850), Society and Solitude (1870), and Parnassus (1875).

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The Wisdom of Sundays : Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations - Thryft
Oprah Winfrey

The Wisdom of Sundays : Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations

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Oprah Winfrey says Super Soul Sunday is the television show she was born to do. “I see it as an offering,” she explains. “If you want to be more fully present and live your life with a wide-open heart, this is the place to come to.”Now, for the first time, the aha moments of inspiration and soul-expanding insight that have enlightened millions on the three-time Emmy Award-winning Super Soul Sunday are collected in The Wisdom of Sundays, a beautiful, cherishable, deeply-affecting book.Organized into ten chapters―each one representing a powerful step in Oprah’s own spiritual journey and introduced with an intimate, personal essay by Oprah herself―the Wisdom of Sundays features selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah and some of today’s most-admired thought-leaders. Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington, and Shonda Rhimes share their lessons in finding purpose through mindfulness and intention. World renowned authors and teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hahn, Marianne Williamson and Wayne Dyer, explain our complex relationship with the ego and the healing powers of love and connection; and award-winning and bestselling writers like Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Elizabeth Lesser explore the beauty of forgiveness and spirituality.Paired with beautiful photographs, including many from Oprah’s private property in California where each episode of Super Soul Sunday is filmed, The Wisdom of Sundays promises to be a timeless keepsake that will help readers awaken to life’s wondrous possibilities and discover a deeper connection to the natural world around them.

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Not That Kind Of Girl - A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned - Thryft
Lena Dunham

Not That Kind Of Girl - A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned

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For readers of Nora Ephron, Tina Fey, and David Sedaris, this hilarious, poignant, and extremely frank collection of personal essays confirms Lena Dunham – the acclaimed creator, producer, and star of HBO’s ‘Girls’ – as one of the brightest and most original writers working today.“If I could take what I’ve learned and make one menial job easier for you, or prevent you from having the kind of sex where you feel you must keep your sneakers on in case you want to run away during the act, then every misstep of mine was worthwhile. I’m already predicting my future shame at thinking I had anything to offer you, but also my future glory in having stopped you from trying an expensive juice cleanse or thinking that it was your fault when the person you are dating suddenly backs away, intimidated by the clarity of your personal mission here on earth. No, I am not a sexpert, a psychologist, or a dietician. I am not a mother of three or the owner of a successful hosiery franchise. But I am a girl with a keen interest in having it all, and what follows are hopeful dispatches from the frontlines of that struggle.”

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The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir - Thryft
Vivian Gornick

The Odd Woman and the City : A Memoir

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This book delves into the complexities of human relationships in the bustling city of New York. Vivian Gornick's deep reflections on friendship, love, and the city itself will resonate with anyone searching for meaning and connection in their own urban lives. With its poetic prose and insightful observations, The Odd Woman and the City is a memoir that will leave you contemplating the intricacies of your own relationships long after you finish reading.

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Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls - Thryft
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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And Yet... : Essays - Thryft
Christopher Hitchens

And Yet... : Essays

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Christopher Hitchens was an unparalleled, prolific writer, who raised the polemical essay to a new art form, over a lifetime of thinking and debating the defining issues of our times. As an essayist he contributed to the New Statesman, Atlantic Monthly, London Review of Books, TLS and Vanity Fair. Any publication of a volume of Hitchens’ essays was a major event on both sides of the Atlantic. Now comes the last of the last; a volume of Hitchens’ previously uncollected essays, covering the themes that define Hitchens the thinker: literature, religion and politics. These essays remind us, once more, of the fierce, brilliant and trenchant voice of Christopher Hitchens.

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England Your England - Thryft
George Orwell

England Your England

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This book is a must-read for those who want to understand the complexities of the British society. Orwell's deeply felt sense of patriotism, love for his homeland, and unfailing honesty make this essay a compelling and insightful portrait of the nation. The book is clear-eyed about the nation's deep-rooted social inequality, dishonest press, and systemic issues. Written during the Second World War and speaking to the present, the book is a crucial guide to understanding modern-day Britain.

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Man Alone with Himself - Thryft
Friedrich Nietzsche

Man Alone with Himself

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Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the most revolutionary thinkers in Western philosophy. Here he sets out his subversive views in a series of aphorisms on subjects ranging from art to arrogance, boredom to passion, science to vanity, rejecting conventional notions of morality to celebrate the individual's 'will to power'.

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Keeping On Keeping On - Thryft
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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This Explains Everything : Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works - Thryft
John Brockman

This Explains Everything : Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works

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In This Explains Everything, John Brockman, founder and publisher of Edge.org, asked experts in numerous fields and disciplines to come up with their favorite explanations for everyday occurrences. Why do we recognize patterns? Is there such a thing as positive stress? Are we genetically programmed to be in conflict with each other? Those are just some of the 150 questions that the world's best scientific minds answer with elegant simplicity.With contributions from Jared Diamond, Richard Dawkins, Nassim Taleb, Brian Eno, Steven Pinker, and more, everything is explained in fun, uncomplicated terms that make the most complex concepts easy to comprehend.

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The Critic As Artist - Thryft
Oscar Wilde

The Critic As Artist

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This book could be a good read for those who appreciate the intersection of art and criticism. Oscar Wilde humorously challenges the conventional boundaries between the two, arguing that criticism can precede and inspire artistic creation. With his wit and thoughtful insights, Wilde invites readers to consider the importance of idleness and contemplation in cultivating art. This book is a thought-provoking exploration that emphasizes the power of perception and beauty in navigating the complexities of modern life.

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Strangers On A Pier - Portrait Of A Family
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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Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy : The Footprints of a Gigantic Mind - Thryft
Josef Steiff

Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy : The Footprints of a Gigantic Mind

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This entertaining collection of essays deserves to exist because Sherlock Holmes sees things others don’t. He sees the world in a different way, and by so doing, allows us to see that same world – and human behavior – in different ways as well. Oh, sure, there have been countless detectives who have followed in his footsteps and who seem to rival his abilities. Just turn on the TV or browse the local bookshop and you’ll find idiosyncratic super sleuths using forensics and reasoning to solve a whole host of crimes and misdeeds. And yet no one rivals our dear, dear Holmes. Why does Sherlock reign, even more than a century later, as king? Can this mystery be solved? Unable to reach either Holmes or Watson (or Doyle for that matter, though we’ve tried every medium we can think of), we’ve been forced to gather our own team of investigators to practice their powers of observation and perception, to apply their own reasoning and methodologies to the task at hand. The results, I fear, have led us to a number of cases that must be solved first.Is Holmes simply eccentric or a sociopath? s he human, a dog or something from the holodeck? Is he as dangerous on the page as he is in person? Wait – does he even exist? For that matter, do you? (I fear several investigators have been forced to take a much needed holiday after wrestling with that one.)What is the source of his faculty of observation and facility for deduction? Systematic training as Watson surmises? Genetic? Or is he just really lucky?And is this whole logic thing compatible with emotions? Are Holmes and Watson good friends or soul mates? Just what is the nature of friendship? Do they complete each other or just get on each other’s nerves? And why all the secrecy? Disguises? Deceptions?The plot thickens. What is the essence of consciousness? Is the observable world subject to our intentions? Why does Holmes debunk mysticism when Doyle so readily embraces it? Why is Holmes our favorite drug user?Our notebooks are filled with clues and, dare I say, answers. Is there more than one way to define the concept, justice? Is hope necessary in the world? Is boredom? Play? Can any thing really be understood? Objectively?And just what is the last unresolved mystery involving Sherlock Holmes? The game that's afoot isn't just the thing being pursued but the fun to be had as well.

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Mystery and Manners : Occasional Prose - Thryft
Flannery O'Connor, Sally Fitzgerald, Robert Fitzgerald

Mystery and Manners : Occasional Prose

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Alternate Cover Edition can be found here. At her death in 1964, O'Connor left behind a body of unpublished essays and lectures as well as a number of critical articles that had appeared in scattered publications during her too-short lifetime. The keen writings comprising Mystery and Manners, selected and edited by O'Connor's lifelong friends Sally and Robert Fitzgerald, are characterized by the directness and simplicity of the author's style, a fine-tuned wit, understated perspicacity, and profound faith.The book opens with "The King of the Birds," her famous account of raising peacocks at her home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Also included are: three essays on regional writing, including "The Fiction Writer and His Country" and "Some Aspects of the Grotesque in Southern Fiction"; two pieces on teaching literature, including "Total Effect and the 8th Grade"; and four articles concerning the writer and religion, including "The Catholic Novel in the Protestant South." Essays such as "The Nature and Aim of Fiction" and "Writing Short Stories" are widely seen as gems.This bold and brilliant essay-collection is a must for all readers, writers, and students of contemporary American literature.

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Monk's Medicine - The Search For Peace Of Mind - Thryft
Sarah Sands

Monk's Medicine - The Search For Peace Of Mind

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Monk's Medicine could be a good read for those seeking to improve their mental well-being. It features a collection of essays written by various authors, on topics ranging from mindfulness to anxiety. The unique aspect of this book is how it provides a diverse range of perspectives and strategies to attain peace of mind. Users might appreciate how the book is filled with actionable tips that one can integrate into their daily routines. Overall, Monk's Medicine has received positive feedback for its practical and relatable content.

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Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

Killing Yourself to Live : 85% of a True Story

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The pop culture author of Fargo Rock City and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs recounts his more than 6,500-mile journey across America, during which he visited the sites of famous rock star deaths and experienced philosophical changes of perspective. 100,000 first printing.

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The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness - Thryft
Anne Boyer

The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness

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The Undying could be a good read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of illness and the modern healthcare system. Anne Boyer's memoir delves into the complexities of her own battle with cancer, while also examining societal and cultural attitudes towards illness. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those living with illness and serves as a powerful critique of the healthcare industry.

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This Is What Inequality Looks Like (Second Edition) - Thryft
You Yenn Teo

This Is What Inequality Looks Like (Second Edition)

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This book—an ethnography of inequality—addresses these questions. Formed by a series of essays, they are written to be read individually, but have been arranged to be read as a totality and in sequence. Each aims to accomplish two things: first, to introduce a key aspect of the experience of being low-income in contemporary Singapore. Second, to illustrate how people’s experiences are linked to structural conditions of inequality.

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