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  Here Comes the Fun - A Year of...

  Ben Aitken

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  THE NEW AUDIOBOOK FROM THE MUCH-LOVED AUTHOR OF THE GRAN TOUR, A CHIP SHOP IN POZNAN AND THE MARMALADE DIARIESFood fights, fishing and French cooking - bestselling author Ben Aitken's year of actively pursuing funBen Aitken wasn't getting enough. He knew it and so did everyone else. He was grumpy, increasingly boring, mostly joyless. So, he joined a lawn bowls club. A week later, he doubled down on the doldrums by learning to dance like they do in Bollywood. Then - with an almost entirely reformed selfhood winking appealingly just around the corner - he started swimming in cold water and was back to square one.Despite the setbacks (and hyperventilation), it was becoming clear to him that the very pursuit of fun was a great way of not feeling naff. And so he made a vow to have as much of the f-stuff as he possibly could.Taking a liberal approach to the subject, he sought out things that he used to find fun a long time ago (i.e. food fights and wrestling); things that he'd never done before but reckoned could be fun (boozy French cooking classes, tantric sex); things whose fun-factor was less obvious and more down to earth (nostalgia, volunteering, edible gardening, watching chickens); and things that he wasn't at all sure about but were fun according to other people (gym classes, caving, TikTok). Unsurprisingly, the results were mixed, but he was undoubtedly left feeling ... better. Which left him asking, if fun is the finest medicine, why do we stop doing it?

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  Beginner's Bottle: A First-Time...

  Robert Jakobsen

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  Embark on a delightful journey into the enchanting world of wines with "Beginner's Bottle: A First-Time Guide to the World of Wine." This comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for anyone stepping into the vast and varied universe of wine, whether you're a curious novice or an aspiring connoisseur. 
  Crafted with the beginner in mind, this book demystifies the complexities of wine, offering a friendly and accessible introduction to its many facets. From the sun-drenched vineyards to the clinking glasses at dinner parties, "Beginner's Bottle" uncovers the art, science, and joy of wine. 
  Key Features: 
  Wine Basics Unveiled: Understand what wine is, its various types, and the nuances of different grape varieties. Learn how to read wine labels and what terms like 'body', 'tannin', and 'acidity' really mean. 
  The Art of Wine Tasting: Discover how to taste wine like a pro. Learn about the appearance, aroma, and flavors of wine, and how to describe what you're drinking. 
  World Wine Tour: Journey through the world's most famous wine regions, exploring the unique characteristics and wine styles of each, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the rustic charm of Napa Valley. 
  Wine and Food Pairing: Master the art of pairing wine with food. Understand which wines complement different cuisines and how to enhance your dining experience. 
  The Winemaking Process: Delve into the science and craft of winemaking, from grape cultivation to the fermentation process, and understand what goes into making each bottle of wine. 
  Wine as an Investment: Explore the intriguing world of wine investment. Learn about collecting, cellaring, and the potential financial benefits of wine. 
  Non-Alcoholic Wines: Dive into the growing trend of non-alcoholic wines. Understand their production, health benefits, and how they fit into various lifestyles.

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  Pizza Mind

  Sasheer Zamata

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  UCBs Sasheer Zamata’s Pizza Mind will give viewers food for thought. In this all-new stand-up special, Sasheer covers a spectrum of topics, from drugs to relationships, Disney racism to politics — nothing is off limits. This multi-talented comedian incorporates different performance elements to express her opinions and dive into her personal life, truly giving you a piece of her mind.

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  7-Day Brain Power Challenge

  Challenge Self

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  Take your seven-day brain power challenge to increase brain power in seven days.Why are you reading this? Because:You want to unlock the limitless power of what your mind has to offer.You want to have better cognitive skills, from memory to concentration.You want to be able to think faster and smarter to get ahead in your life.You want to learn anything easily to excel in the workplace or at school.You want to keep your brain healthy and in top shape for years to come.The human brain is a miraculous machine and the best computer that you will ever find. Every day your brain is challenged in ways you don't consider. Whether it's trying to remember a friend's phone number, trying to finish a report for work or school, or handling issues with other people, you rely on your brain to help you with your reasoning and creative problem-solving abilities.There are many factors that come into play in how your brain operates. Everything you do, from the foods that you eat to the amount of exercise that you get each day, will affect your brain positively or negatively. The choices you make can also affect your ability to focus and remember, particularly bad choices that can lead to health consequences — depression, stress, and even dementia like Alzheimer's disease.This is why it's important to maintain a healthy, active brain, so that it keeps functioning properly through common daily tasks. But what if your brain could do far more than it does now? If you were to bring out the full power of your brain, just think about what you could do.

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  America - An Anthology of France...

  François Busnel

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  Today’s leading French writers offer their perspective of a post-2016 America in this collection of pieces from the bestselling French literary magazine. 
   
  From Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America to the moveable feasts of the Lost Generation, France and the United States have long shared a special relationship, defined as much by romantic fascination as occasional incomprehension. François Busnel, host of the acclaimed literary talk show La Grande Librairie, seeks to bridge this gap with America, a journal of literature and politics conceived in the aftermath of the election of Donald Trump, now available to English readers for the first time. 
   
  In this insightful collection of pieces from the magazine, Alain Mabanckou sketches the outlines of his Los Angeles, where he finds a sense of belonging far from his home country of the Republic of the Congo. Leïla Slimani considers the ways #MeToo is shaping a new discourse around consent on college campuses, and Philippe Besson takes an old-fashioned road trip through the American heartland as he drives from Chicago to New Orleans. Joël Dicker traipses through Yellowstone National Park on the lookout for grizzlies, while Alice Zeniter wanders the scorching streets of Las Vegas on foot. Featuring a poignant interview with National Book Award winner Louise Erdrich and original work in English by luminaries including Richard Powers, Colum McCann, and Laura Kasischke, America suggests a new way of understanding the enduring relationship between France and the United States, one that has never been read in quite this way before. 
   
  From the streets of Manhattan to the Wyoming wilderness, across rural Pennsylvania’s Amish country to the bright lights of Hollywood, America takes us on a crisscrossing road trip across the country as it archives accounts of the administration of the past four years and offers a moving testament to the essential power of literature to unite in times of division. 
   
  Praise for America 
   
  “Busnel presents a fine anthology of essays originally published in the French quarterly America. . . . The writers’ varied approaches mean that, even for readers familiar with the issues at play, the pieces will be consistently entertaining. As such, an American audience should lap up this thought-provoking tour.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “A form of sophisticated literary activism.” —Literary Hub 
   
  “While we wait for the “great works” inspired by the Trump era, the novelists and reporters at America will continue to discover the country that elected him, painting a picture while leaving prejudice to one side.” —France-Amérique 
   
  “A kaleidoscopic reading list of a divided nation.” —Columbia Journalism Review

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  Favorite Fabric Bowls Boxes & Vases

  Linda Johansen

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  The author of Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Bowls shares how to make beautiful containers out of fabric with these 15 easy projects. 
   
  Organize every room in your home with decorative fabric bowls, boxes, and vases! With 15 projects you can easily make in a day, best-selling author Linda Johansen teaches you to sew sturdy fabric containers of all shapes and sizes to corral your odds and ends. Each pattern includes stylish variations and embellishments ranging from artistic to playful. Ideal for gift giving and displaying treasured fabrics, these handpicked projects are perfect to make, use, and share. We bet you can’t stop at just one! 
   
  • 15 addictive projects, plus variations and embellishments to make them your own 
   
  • Organize every room in the house! Containers of all shapes and sizes to get you sewing 
   
  • Time-tested patterns from bestselling author Linda Johansen

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