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You know the songs by heart. You’ve traded the friendship bracelets. You’ve worn the cowboy boots and the bejewelled bodysuits. Now, get the inside track on this generation’s biggest super star – Taylor Swift. An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop's most legendary figure, Taylor Swift,...

The untold story of the mysterious company that shook the world. On the coast of southern China, an eccentric entrepreneur spent three decades steadily building an obscure telecom company into one of the world's most powerful technological empires with hardly anyone noticing. This all changed in December 2018, when the...

A BBC ‘BOOK YOU NEED TO READ IN 2026’ Discover how artificial intelligence thinks and reasons, and how we can make the most of their super-human abilities, in the must read new book from the prize-winning technology writer and author of The Dark Net and The People vs Tech.‘[An] essential read’...

We are in a motivational mess today. Many of us feel like we are going through the motions - as workers, managers, spouses and partners, parents and citizens. We feel jaded and unhappy with the organizations we are part of, whether that's the company we work for or our child's...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners...

A bold new interpretation of why technology benefits the elites - and how we must reshape the path of innovation to create true shared prosperity. A thousand years of history make one thing clear: progress is not automatic but depends on the choices we make. Much of the wealth...

Kniha mistrně vykresluje obraz vzestupu jedné z nejslavnějších bankéřských rodin a osudu její rakouské větve. Popisuje obchody, transakce, skandály i dramata a znovuoživuje příběh neuvěřitelného úspěchu, stejně jako strmého pádu. Salomon Mayer Rothschild se v předrevolučním období v polovině 19. století vypracoval na špičkového rakouského bankéře, jeho syn Anselm založil...

Back in 2002, Simon “Woody” Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same. From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to today’s super-slick print and online operations, the fiercely...

From completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike route in a wheelchair bike, to swapping the city for vanlife in Yosemite, these 30 stories will inspire you to pack a rucksack, head outside, and push yourself. The campfire tale is ubiquitous in mountain culture. As long as we've climbed, skied, boated,...

A complete illustrated guide of style tribes and fashion subculture from 1900s-2020s Stylepedia uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinct features, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped them. From historical trends to the latest buzz on social media, it is your essential guide, providing the knowledge and inspiration...

'People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that's nothing. Pressure is watching one of your drivers hit a barrier at 190mph and exploding before your eyes...' Guenther Steiner is one of motor racing's biggest and most celebrated characters, known to millions for his show-stealing appearances on Netflix's...

What if everything we think we know about how the world works - our ideas of love, education, spirituality, work, happiness, and love - are based on Brules (bullsh*t rules) that get passed from generation to generation and are long past their expiration date? This book teaches you to think...

'Darius has a unique ability to turn complex ideas into simple stories.' — Morgan Housel, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Psychology of MoneyThe Stoics understood that if you can control your reactions and manage your emotions, you can achieve success. The same principles apply to our financial lives today....

The Weimar Republic was Germany's postwar experiment with democracy, and a time of unprecedented cultural, intellectual and artistic freedom. Berlin was at the cutting edge of quantum physics and psychoanalysis; its nightlife showcased grand opera and dissolute cabaret. Bauhaus architecture and modernist painting flourished, and it rivalled Hollywood as a...

THE QUESTION What to make of a life? It is a question we all wrestle with more than once. How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the cliffs, significant events that can radically change a life? How do we keep...

Make a mindset shift that will open the door to incredible growth and limitless possibility in your business and your life - just by asking the right question. What if everything you did was your choice, including how you spend your time, how much money you make, with whom...

This publication provides a comprehensive overview of a collection of 2,299 coins from the Roman Republic era, housed in the National Museum's collection. The work begins with an introductory study, followed by an extensive illustrated catalog that showcases the detailed history and significance of each piece. The final section of...

The one hundred and forty objects in this book represent the same number of extraordinary moments of resurrection of unique artifacts of the ancient civilizations in the Nile Valley and adjacent areas. Every one of them is a symbol of the time when it was made, and affords us a...

Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it's from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In 2016-after fifty-six years in the industry, over 200 films, and many broken bones-he received...

The essential compact compendium for the coffee enthusiast. This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You'll explore the origins of coffee before discovering the varieties of coffee and the alchemy responsible for transforming a...

Reading about the slime-covered, non-Euclidean ruins of R'lyeh or the squamous, tentacled deity who slumbers there would make anyone hungry. Starting with puns, Mike Slater and Thomas Roache have summoned forth 50 funny, bizarre and horrible dishes such as: The Deep Fried Deep One, Nog Sothoth, Cthus-Koos, and The Gin...

What Do You Care What Other People Think? Further Adventures of a Curious Character is a captivating collection of reminiscences from freewheeling scientific genius Richard P. Feynman. Richard Feynman - Nobel Laureate, teacher and iconic intellect - possessed an unquenchable thirst for an adventure and an unparalleled gift for...

How Food Works is your own friendly nutritionist, on hand to debunk common food myths and give you the answers to those pressing questions with easy-to-swallow information.   Today's media is full of new discoveries about food - red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure -...

From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some surprising roles in between.   From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century, to the women behind the Apollo...

A newly published publication dedicated to the Troja Castle describes the building history and circumstances surrounding the creation of this Baroque complex of European significance. The architecture, exceptionally high-quality decoration and social connections of the builder of Troja, Count Václav Vojtěch of Šternberk, are here for the first time placed...

Enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake with Britain's favourite novelistInspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of cakes, bakes and pastries is based on authentic recipes from the Regency era, which have been fully updated for modern-day cooks. In Jane Austen's day, tea and...