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  Broken Biscuits: And other male...

  Adam Farrer

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  Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris 
  'A lovely writer: supple, stylish and almost effortlessly witty.' Daily Mail 
  'Made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ Jennie Godfrey 
  When it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to fall short… 
  Broken Biscuits vividly recounts Adam’s struggles to live up to masculine expectations, real or imagined. From the calamity of his first serious relationship to an obsession with Prince that sees everyone questioning his sexuality, and from the repercussions of his adult circumcision to his doubts about his ability to survive the apocalypse, this candid and personal collection of essays is astonishingly far-reaching and riotously funny. 
  Holding up a mirror to Adam’s own body image, his relationship with his family, his sense of self-worth and the mortifying experience of arriving at a teenage party wearing strawberry-patterned short shorts, this book is about growing up and trying to define yourself as a man but somehow always missing the mark. 
  In this humorous autobiography, Adam Farrer presents a social study of his own life, filled with memoirs of his struggles with gender expectations. Broken Biscuits is a top pick for those seeking a candid, non-fiction exploration of masculinity. 
  For fans of Gary Stevenson (The Trading Game), Terrance Hayes (To Float in the Space Between), Melvyn Bragg (Back in the Day), Jessica Andrews (Saltwater), and Amy Key (Arrangements in Blue). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  The First Lessons In Principles...

  Lady Barker

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  Discover the timeless wisdom of Victorian domestic science in First Lessons in the Principles of Cooking by Lady Barker—a thoughtful and empowering guide for anyone interested in the foundations of cookery. Written in the late 19th century, this classic manual goes far beyond recipes, exploring the “why” behind food preparation with a practical, scientific lens. 
  Lady Barker advocates for economy, nutrition, and efficiency in the kitchen, teaching readers how to minimize waste and improve health through knowledge of food composition and cooking methods. From milk and bread to beef, vegetables, and boiling techniques, each chapter blends chemistry with domestic pragmatism. 
  Perfect for culinary historians, home cooks, and those curious about the roots of nutritional education, this audiobook offers both inspiration and insight into the intelligent art of cookery—revealing how understanding the science of food can uplift households of any size or income.

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  The Art of War - The Timeless...

  Sun Tzu, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could anticipate every move, master strategic thinking, and lead with confidence in any situation? 
  The Art of War: The Timeless Guide to Strategy, Leadership, and Victory brings you the ancient teachings of Sun Tzu, now adapted for the modern listener. For over 2,500 years, this legendary work has inspired leaders, strategists, and innovators across disciplines to achieve success through preparation, intelligence, and decisive action. 
  This isn’t just a military guide—it’s a practical framework for achieving success in any area of life. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating challenges in business, or enhancing your decision-making skills, The Art of War offers principles that remain as powerful today as they were on ancient battlefields. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Audiobook: 
  - Master the Art of Strategy: Learn to plan ahead, outthink competitors, and transform challenges into opportunities. 
  - Lead with Clarity and Confidence: Develop the tools to inspire and guide others toward success in any environment. 
  - Achieve Victory Through Preparation: Understand the importance of foresight, adaptability, and timing in overcoming obstacles. 
  - Navigate Life’s Battles: Apply timeless wisdom to business, relationships, personal growth, and more. 
  What Makes This Edition Unique: 
  This modernized audiobook retains the depth and brilliance of Sun Tzu’s original text while making it accessible for today’s listener. Key insights are clearly narrated, ensuring you can quickly absorb and apply these principles to real-world scenarios. 
  Imagine having the ability to make confident decisions, adapt to any situation, and lead yourself—and others—to victory. For centuries, The Art of War has been a cornerstone of strategy, leadership, and success. Now, it’s your turn to unlock its power. 
  Start mastering the art of strategy today. Download your copy now and transform the way you think, act, and lead.

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  The Faded Map - The Lost...

  Alistair Moffat

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  In this modern age the regional and national boundaries which define Scotland seem fixed and permanent. But of course this has not always been so.
  In this book Alistair Moffat looks at the shifting political shape of the land long before its modern borders were created. In doing so he brings to vivid life the half-forgotten kingdoms that came and went during Roman times, the Dark Ages and the early medieval period. This is a fascinating journey into a tantalisingly little-known period of our history, yet one which is crucial to our understanding of who we are and where we came from.
  'Moffat's tireless reasearch ... and commanding knowledge bring these forgotten peoples to life' – Scottish Field

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  The History and Legacy of...

  Editors Charles River

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  Athens is chiefly remembered for two reasons: its political system, which would in time form the nucleus of all Western democratic systems of government, and the remarkable number of outstanding individuals which, during the Golden Age of Athens, lived and flourished in the enlightened city-state. The Ancient Athenians formed the backbone of the West’s entire culture, from the arts to philosophy and everything in between. 
  The most unique city-state in Ancient Greece was Sparta, which continues to fascinate contemporaneous society. It is not entirely clear why Sparta placed such a great emphasis on having a militaristic society, but the result was that military fitness was a preoccupation from birth. 
  In the Archaic and Classical periods, Rhodes often stood as a prime exemplar of the highs and lows of its fellow Greek cities, and as the largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes’ history is largely in line with that of the rest of those islands. Rhodes would reach the zenith of its power in the Hellenistic period following the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.  
  Modern perceptions of Classical Greece are almost invariably based on Athens and Sparta, but Thebes was also a key player in the history of the region in this pivotal period. Indeed, it was, in fact, Thebes that was the major power for many of the years preceding the emergence of Macedon. The reasons for so little being known about Thebes and its contributions to ancient Greek civilization are complex, but the fact that it was totally destroyed by Alexander the Great is certainly one. 
  Ancient Corinth had actually been founded in the 10th century B.C. and was, for most of its history, the richest port and the largest city in all of Greece. Corinth had a population in excess of 90,000 in 400 B.C., but the Romans leveled this original city in 146 B.C., killing all the male inhabitants and selling the women and children into slavery.

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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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