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  Hypochondria

  Will Rees

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  A personal and literary examination of hypochondria.​
  		 
  A free-wheeling philosophical essay, Hypochondria is expansive in its range of references, from the writings of Franz Kafka to original yet accessible readings of theorists like Lauren Berlant. Whether he is discussing Seinfeld, John Donne, or his own hypochondriac past, Rees reveals himself to be a wry and perceptive critic, exploring the causes — and the costs — of our desire for certainty. With wit and erudition, Hypochondria demonstrates both the rewards and the perils of reading (too) closely the common but typically overlooked aspects of our everyday lives.

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  King Arthur - The Legend of King...

  Liam Dale

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  Experience the fascinating world of history's great rulers without the need for lengthy tomes. Join The History Journals on an immersive hourly tour into the lives of renowned and lesser-known Kings, Queens, and Conquerors. 
   
  Picture Tintagel, Cornwall, England, on a windswept day. It's a breathtaking locale that transcends the ordinary, especially for those enchanted by the legend of King Arthur. While traditional historical accounts may overlook England's beloved monarch, a visit to this rugged coastal enclave brings you closer to the heart of the Arthurian legend than anywhere else on Earth. 
   
  Some contend that Tintagel was the site of King Arthur's illustrious Camelot, while others affirm it as his very birthplace. As you unravel the narrative of Arthur's enigmatic origins, you'll discover why historical records remain curiously devoid of his presence. 
   
  Whether your fascination with King Arthur leans towards the historical or romantic, Tintagel offers an experience to captivate every appetite. As the tale unfolds before you, the enthralling blend of mythology and historical fact will cast an irresistible spell.

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  The Virtues of Captain America...

  Mark D. White

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  In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White shows us that this fictional superhero's "old-fashioned" moral code is exactly what we need today to restore kindness and respect in our personal and civic lives. 
   
   
   
  Now in its second edition, The Virtues of Captain America is updated to include all the new developments in Captain America's saga. This edition also offers new material on Sam Wilson—formerly Captain America's partner the Falcon who recently became Captain America himself—and how his interpretation of the role compares to Steve Rogers's. 
   
   
   
  The Virtues of Captain America examines the moral and political philosophy behind eighty years of Captain America comics and movies; demonstrates that the core principles and judgment exhibited by Captain America in the 1940s remain relevant in the twenty-first century; and illustrates how Captain America stands for the basic ideals of America, not its politics or government. 
   
  The second edition of The Virtues of Captain America remains a must-listen for everyone wanting to make ethical decisions in complex real-world situations and tackle the personal and political issues of today with integrity and respect.

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  A Philosophy of Walking

  Frédéric Gros

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  This "passionate affirmation of the simple life, and joy in simple things" explores how walking influenced history's greatest thinkers—from Henry David Thoreau and Jack Kerouac to Gandhi and Nietzsche (Observer).In this French bestseller, leading thinker and philosopher Frédéric Gros charts the many different ways we get from A to B—the pilgrimage, the promenade, the protest march, the nature ramble—and reveals what they say about us.Gros draws attention to other thinkers who also saw walking as something central to their practice. On his travels he ponders Thoreau's eager seclusion in Walden Woods; the reason Rimbaud walked in a fury, while Nerval rambled to cure his melancholy. He shows us how Rousseau walked in order to think, while Nietzsche wandered the mountainside to write. In contrast, Kant marched through his hometown every day, exactly at the same hour, to escape the compulsion of thought. Brilliant and erudite, A Philosophy of Walking is an entertaining and insightful manifesto for putting one foot in front of the other.

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  I Never Promised You A Rose...

  Jonny Oates

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  "The best book I have read all year. Simply brilliant." – Iain Dale
  "Oates takes you on an extraordinary journey … His is a life lesson that serendipity and courage can change things for good." – Laura Kuenssberg, former BBC political editor
  "Few in political life are as candid about the underpinning of what drives them. A gripping tale of escape and rescue, this is the story of the making of a liberal soul." – Gary Gibbon, political editor, Channel 4 News
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  Aged fifteen, armed with a credit card stolen from his father, Jonny Oates ran away from home and boarded a plane to Addis Ababa. His plan? To save the Ethiopian people from the devastating 1985 famine. Discovering that demand for the assistance of unskilled fifteen-year-old English boys was limited, he swiftly learned that you can't change the world by pure force of will – a lesson that would prove invaluable in politics.
  I Never Promised You a Rose Garden charts Oates's journey from his darkest moments alone in Ethiopia, struggling with his sexuality and mental health, to the heart of Westminster, where, as Nick Clegg's chief of staff, he grapples with the compromises and concessions of coalition.
  Shot through with a captivating warmth and humour, this heart-stoppingly candid memoir reflects on the challenges of balancing idealism and pragmatism, illustrating how lasting change comes from working together rather than standing alone.

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  AMBASSADORS THE: Elizabeth I's...

  Simon Courtauld

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  In the dangerous world of sixteenth-century Europe, diplomacy was rarely polite — and almost never safe. 
  In The Ambassadors: Elizabeth I’s Spies in Europe, historian and writer Simon Courtauld tells the remarkable story of the men who represented England abroad during the reign of Elizabeth I. Operating in the great courts of France, Spain and beyond, these diplomats were far more than messengers between monarchs. They were intelligence gatherers, negotiators, informants and sometimes conspirators — the front line of England’s survival in a continent divided by religion, rivalry and war. 
  Through vivid portraits of figures such as Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, Sir Thomas Smith, Thomas Chaloner and Thomas Randolph, Courtauld reveals the realities of Tudor diplomacy: dangerous journeys across Europe, constant financial hardship, and the delicate art of navigating courts dominated by powerful rulers such as Catherine de Medici, Philip II of Spain and Mary Queen of Scots. Their letters, intrigues and negotiations formed the intelligence network that allowed Elizabeth and her advisers — notably William Cecil and Francis Walsingham — to understand and outmanoeuvre their enemies. 
  Rich in anecdote and grounded in contemporary sources, The Ambassadors brings to life a world in which information was power and a single diplomatic misstep could alter the balance of Europe. 
  Simon Courtauld is the author of several previous books including Footprints in Spain, To Convey Intelligence, and Lady of Spain: A Life of Jane Dormer, Duchess of Feria, as well as works on travel, culture and history. A former legal correspondent of The Times and deputy editor of The Spectator, he writes with the insight of a historian and the narrative skill of a seasoned journalist. (quartetbooks.co.uk) 
  In this compelling study, Courtauld turns his attention to the shadowy world of Elizabethan diplomacy — revealing the spies in ambassadors’ clothing who helped shape the fate of England.

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