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  Mr Horniman's Walrus - Legacies...

  Clare Paterson

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  Mr Horniman's Walrus tells the story of the rise and fall of three generations of a remarkable and dysfunctional Victorian family - the Hornimans - exploring the lives and loves behind their extraordinary and varied legacies. 
   
  Family patriarch John Horniman established the tea company that bore his name in 1826, which went on to become one of the best-known brands of nineteenth-century Britain. His son Frederick created the eclectic and wonderful Horniman Museum in London, and his granddaughter Annie was a theatrical impresario responsible for founding Ireland's national theatre, the Abbey. Across more than a century, the family embodied changing middle-class attitudes from patriarchy to the new spirit of modernity; and their progress mirrored the high point of Victorian entrepreneurialism and the changes ushered in by the Edwardian age. 
   
  Drawing on her years of research and unfettered access to the family archive, Clare Paterson has written a riveting tale of trade, collecting, the stage, sex and politics in Victorian Britain. For the first time, Mr Horniman's Walrus unpicks the lives of this fascinating family, including their slips from grace as well as their astounding achievements. It's a story of capital and culture, philanthropy and empire, but also bankruptcy, betrayal, intrigue, lunacy and deep involvement in the esoterica of the occult.

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  Flourish in Relationships...

  Robert Joyce

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  Are you constantly zoning out or interrupting conversations? 
  Have you ever struggled with social anxiety, especially when meeting new people? 
  Do you find it hard to trust and be vulnerable with others out of fear and judgment? 
  Does any of that sound familiar? Navigating the world as a young adult already has its challenges, let alone a young adult with ADHD. In comes Flourish In Relationships to help! 
  The author Robert Joyce was diagnosed with ADHD when he was a young adult, so he intimately knows what it’s like to have the neurodevelopmental disorder, and at such a critical and transitional phase of life. This book is your guide on how to have better relationships with everyone, including yourself. 
  This book:Provides an explanation of what ADHD is, and why it happensDescribes how symptoms can affect relationships (from early childhood through to the young adult years), andOffers strategies to manage symptoms before, during and after social interactions 
  You’ll also discover how to:Communicate better, focusing on slowing yourself down to improve articulation and active listeningBuild respect, trust, and vulnerability with those close to youSustain long-term romantic relationships past the honeymoon periodDevelop a better relationship with yourselfRecognize and celebrate your unique ADHD strengths 
  So if you want to know how you can have better conversations, be more confident in social settings and create deeper and more meaningful connections, then this is the book for YOU.

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  Footmarks - A Journey into Our...

  Jim Leary

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  'Lucid, poetic and fascinating' ALICE ROBERTS
  'Engaging, authoritative and full of fascinating stories of the past' RAY MEARS
  
  
  'A gentle, personal and very readable book' JULIA BLACKBURN AUTHOR OF TIME SONG
  'A triumph!' JAMES CANTON, AUTHOR OF THE OAK PAPERS
  
  
  'I loved this book' FRANCIS PRYOR
  
  On paths, roads, seas, in the air, and in space - there has never been so much human movement. In contrast we think of the past as static, 'frozen in time'. But archaeologists have in fact always found evidence for humanity's irrepressible restlessness. Now, latest developments in science and archaeology are transforming this evidence and overturning how we understand the past movement of humankind.
  
  In this book, archaeologist Jim Leary traces the past 3.5 million years to reveal how people have always been moving, how travel has historically been enforced (or prohibited) by people with power, and how our forebears showed incredible bravery and ingenuity to journey across continents and oceans.
  
  With Leary to show the way, you'll follow the footsteps of early hunter-gatherers preserved in mud, and tread ancient trackways hollowed by feet over time. Passing drovers, wayfarers and pilgrims, you'll see who got to move, and how people moved. And you'll go on long-distance journeys and migrations to see how movement has shaped our world.

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  The Yamato Period - The Dawn of...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Yamato period, spanning from roughly the 3rd to the 7th century, marks the emergence of Japan’s first centralized political power. At the heart of this transformation was the Yamato clan, a dominant force that laid the foundation for Japan’s imperial lineage. While early Japan was fragmented into numerous rival clans, the Yamato rulers gradually asserted their dominance, forging alliances, engaging in warfare, and adopting foreign influences to solidify their authority. 
  One of the key factors behind the Yamato clan’s rise was its strategic control over fertile land in the Kinki region, an area well-suited for agriculture. This economic advantage allowed them to amass resources necessary to support a growing military force. By subjugating neighboring clans or bringing them under their influence through political marriages and alliances, the Yamato rulers expanded their reach across central and western Japan. The development of a hierarchical system of governance helped them maintain order, as powerful regional chieftains were brought into a centralized network of control under the Yamato court. 
  Military strength played a significant role in the Yamato clan’s dominance. Archaeological evidence from kofun, or large burial mounds, reveals that these early rulers possessed advanced weaponry, including iron swords and armor, likely influenced by interactions with Korea and China. These military advantages enabled them to assert control over rival clans and protect their growing territory from external threats. The construction of these elaborate burial sites also served as a demonstration of power and legitimacy, reinforcing the Yamato rulers’ status as semi-divine figures.

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  Your Highly Sensitive Child -...

  Aoife Durcan

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  Highly sensitive, spirited, empathic, shy, strong-willed … these are common descriptions of children who simply feel the world on a deeper level.
  As a parent it can be difficult to know how to respond to these deep emotions. You may feel that traditional parenting approaches don't work but you're worried that your child won't learn how to survive in the 'real world'.
  Now leading psychologist Dr Aoife Durcan offers expert advice on how to:
  
  - Support your child in navigating big emotions, including meltdowns, with compassion and understanding.
  - Feel confident managing challenges like separation anxiety, school pressures and social interactions.
  - Help your child be less hard on themselves when things don't go well.These practical, research-backed tools will empower you to feel comfortable about your parenting style and, most importantly, help your child to thrive in a world that can sometimes feel like too much.
  'This book is a parenting life raft' CAROLINE FORAN
  'Feels like having your hand held as you deepen your understanding of the world through the eyes of a sensitive person' JOANNA FORTUNE
  'This book allows parents to support their sensitive child without trying to harden them or coerce them into some form of robust resilience' COLMAN NOCTOR
  'As both a psychologist and a mum, this book is a must-read that leaves you feeling equipped, empowered, understood and trusting in your own path as a parent' ALLISON KEATING

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  A Jewish State - The Essay that...

  Theodor Herzl

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  Theodor Herzl’s visionary work, A Jewish State, published in 1896, laid the foundation for modern political Zionism. 
  In this groundbreaking text, Herzl advocates for the establishment of a Jewish homeland as a solution to the pervasive anti-Semitism faced by Jews in Europe. He meticulously outlines a plan for creating a sovereign state, covering everything from governance to economic infrastructure. 
  Herzl’s argument is both pragmatic and passionate, addressing the rights of Jewish people and their need for a national identity. This audiobook brings Herzl’s influential ideas to life, presenting his foresight and the enduring impact of his work on the formation of the State of Israel. 
  Essential listening for those interested in Jewish history, political theory, and the early seeds of Zionism, this text offers a profound look at one man’s dream for his people’s future.

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