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Bill Bryson turns his gaze inwards, to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us. As he guides us around the human body to discover how it  functions, what can go wrong and its remarkable ability to heal itself, what emerges is that we are infinitely more complex, wondrous and mysterious than any of us might have suspected. From our genes to our linguistic skills, our big brains to our dextrous fingertips, we are an astonishing story of success. And the history of how we have tried to master our biology and stave off disease is full of forgotten heroes, astounding anecdotes and extraordinary facts. 

Author: Bill Bryson

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I Write What I Like features the writing of the famous activist and black consciousness leader, Steve Biko. Before his untimely death in detention at age 30, he was instrumental in uniting black Africans in the struggle against the apartheid government in South Africa. This is a collection of his columns entitled I Write What I Like published in the journal of the South African Student Organisation under the pseudonym of 'Frank Talk'. It also contains other journal articles, interviews and letters written by Steve Biko at the time.

Author: Steve Biko

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The hilarious, bestselling sequel to Notes from a Small Island.

Twenty years after his iconic journey across Great Britain, master travel writer Bill Bryson sets out to rediscover his beloved adopted homeland. Following a brand-new route from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath, Bryson shares a brilliantly witty, sharp, and deeply affectionate look at modern British eccentricities, history, and landscapes. A must-read for fans of humor and travel non-fiction alike.

Author: Bill Bryson

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Author: Arthur Bryant

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Richard Feynman (1918–1988), winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. Here he recounts in his inimitable voice his experience trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr and ideas on gambling with Nick the Greek; cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets; accompanying a ballet on his bongo drums; painting a naked female torero—and much else of an eyebrow-raising nature. In short, here is Feynman's life in all its eccentric glory—a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unrelenting curiosity, and raging chutzpah.

Author: Richard P. Feynman

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The Waste Land: A Casebook is a scholarly companion to T.S. Eliot's landmark poem The Waste Land. Compiled as part of the Macmillan Casebook Series, the volume brings together Eliot's own comments on the poem, early reviews, critical reactions, and major scholarly essays. Designed to help readers understand the poem's development, reception, and interpretation, the collection provides a broad overview of critical responses to one of the most influential works of twentieth-century literature. It serves as both an introduction to Eliot's poem and a valuable reference for students and readers of modernist literature.

Author: C.B. Cox and Arnold P. Hinchliffe

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While historical focus has long centered on the West, this internationally acclaimed bestseller masterfully shifts our perspective toward the true spine of global history: the vibrant region stretching across Central Asia deep into China and India. The Silk Roads offers a dazzling reassessment of the past, exploring the powerful forces that drove the rise and fall of empires, shaped international trade, and continue to dominate modern global politics. Highly praised by The Times as an ambitious, detailed, and immensely entertaining masterpiece, this non-fiction book is essential for any history lover.

Author: Peter Frankopan

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As soon as Bill Bryson was old enough, he left his hometown, but it eventually lured him back. After ten years living in England, he returned to the land of his youth and drove almost 14,000 miles in search of a mythical, perfect small town called Amalgam. Instead of idyllic villages, his journey led him through a series of horrific burgs packed with gas stations, motels, and hamburger outlets, leaving him feeling like a complete foreigner in his own country. A hilariously honest and high-spirited travel classic!

Author: Billy Bryson

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Like it or not, the rascals and rogues of this world are generally more interesting characters than the good guys, with names and escapades better remembered than those of the heroes. In this volume, you will find a remarkable array of men and women who have left their mark on history. Featured stories include the politician who faked his own death to leave behind vast debts, the clerk who 'invested' £32 million of his bank's money, and the train robber who became a legend in his own lifetime.

Author: Nigel Bundell

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This is a portrait of Venice - contradictory, beautiful. fascinating. It is a first-hand account of the city's struggle to recover from the fire that destroyed the famous Fenice opera house, and a relentless investigation of the lies. corruption and scandal which the disastrous blaze exposed. But most of all, this is a tribute to a people. It is the inhabitants of Venice who are the real stars of this story, from local aristocracy to eccentric street hawkers, from millionaire art collector Peggy Guggenheim to the charismatic Rat Man of Treviso. Together they form a cast of weird, wonderful, utterly unique characters - the beating heart of a truly memorable book.

Author: John Berendt

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Reconstruct your life so it's not all about work. "Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan—there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint." 

Author: Timothy Ferriss

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Acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh examines assassination as a special category of political violence and asks whether, like a contagious disease, it can be catching. Focusing chiefly on the last century and a half, Burleigh takes readers from Europe, Russia, Israel and the United States to the Congo, India, Iran, Laos, Rwanda, South Africa and Vietnam. And, as we travel, we revisit notable assassinations, among them Leon Trotsky, Hendrik Verwoerd, Juvénal Habyarimana, Indira Gandhi, Yitzhak Rabin and Jamal Khashoggi.

Author: Michael Burleigh

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