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  • Cribsheet

    A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

    by Emily Oster ...
    Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
    **From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good ... Read more

    Was $8.19 USD Now $2.33 USD

  • Territorios improbables

    «Originalidad, solidez y belleza, tres cualidades de la arquitectura literaria de Pedro Torrijos. El talento de un relator de historias fascinantes en las que querrás quedarte a vivir», Raquel Martos«Nunca sé si Pedro Torrijos está loco o es un genio. Supongo que es una mezcla. Lo que si sé es que me encanta leer lo que escribe», Juan TallónLo que hacemos los seres humanos es construir. Desde ese ... Read more

    $9.29 USD

  • This Way Up

    When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)

    by Map Men ...
    ***AN INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!**AUDIO BOOK NARRATED BY MARK COOPER-JONES AND JAY FOREMAN**An Audible Most Anticipated Listen!*The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men!**Hello, we’re the Map Men and in the following pages, we’ve selected what we believe to be some of the very best wrong maps. Some of them are decades old, some are centuries ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

    by Oscar Wilde ...
    Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
    'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and ... Read more

    $0.41 USD

  • Superintelligence

    Paths, Dangers, Strategies

    by Nick Bostrom ...
    The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of ... Read more

    $11.39 USD

  • Villa of Sun and Secrets

    A warm escapist read that will keep you guessing

    It's never too late to live the dream...'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' Lucy ColemanCarla Sullivan’s 50th birthday is fast approaching when her whole world is turned upside down. Discovering her feckless husband is having yet another affair and following her mother’s death, she is in need of an escape. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VII

    Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

    This book is a complete manual for users of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VII with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation, including its many advanced settings for autofocus and exposure control. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • 黑天鵝語錄(全新擴充版)

    隨機世界的生存指南,未知事物的應對之道The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms

    Series series FROM
    《黑天鵝效應》《反脆弱》《不對稱陷阱》作者塔雷伯最凝練、精闢的警世格言集1000天的安全,不保證1001天心領神會醒腦警句,對抗虛假、蠢俗,跨越思考局限原文書名《普洛克拉斯提之床》(The Bed of Procrustes)取自希臘神話:普洛克拉斯提是一位國王,他引誘訪客留宿,為使床符合客人身長,將高個兒雙腿截短,把矮子身體拉長。故事聽來不可思議,在塔雷伯看來,卻正是某些現代文明發展的縮影——改變人類行為以適應科技、將經濟危機怪罪於現實與經濟模型不符、發明疾病以利銷售更多藥物、將聰明定義為在校考試成績好,甚至要大家相信受僱於人並不是當奴隸。內容嬉笑怒罵兼且離經叛道,這些警句有助你看清現實,擺脫知識局限。塔雷伯以他一針見血的機鋒和大智慧,將勇氣、優雅、博學的古典價值觀與現代性的迂蠢、庸俗、虛假等弊病對照在我們眼前,爬梳了人類的種種幻覺。</... ... Read more

    $7.14 USD

  • The Love Proposal

    A bridesmaid & best man, wedding date romantic comedy perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Annabel Monaghan

    by Camilla Isley ...
    Series series The One
    'A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end' Phoebe MacLeodThe moment you stop looking, that’s when Prince Charming will come knocking on your door!Summer Knowles does not want a boyfriend. Relationships have caused enough problems in her life. As bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding, she’s going to avoid all things romantic – especially the brawny, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Bird by Bird

    Some Instructions on Writing and Life

    by Anne Lamott ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Read more

    $11.79 USD

  • A Poetry Handbook

    A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

    by Mary Oliver ...
    “Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”—Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

    $11.29 USD

  • 如果這樣,會怎樣?(10週年增訂版):胡思亂想的搞怪趣問,正經認真的科學妙答

    What If? 10th Anniversary Edition: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

    Series series 科學天地
    ★《紐約時報》暢銷榜 TOP 1 ★★ 銷售突破100萬冊 ★★週年10倍強勢回歸 ★廣受歡迎的xkcd網站作者蘭德爾.門羅的熱銷名著《如果這樣,會怎樣?》,出版歷時10年,銷售突破100萬冊!書中充滿各種奇思怪想的問題,以及作者一本科學的幽默正經回覆。10週年版《如果這樣,會怎樣?》內容全面更新,外加全新的一章,有更多趣味漫畫,還有10倍極限的情境設定,讓你對世界的理解與想像更加10倍開展!.開車撞到減速坡仍安然存活的最快車速是多快? 如果所有減速坡都變成10倍高,又會怎麼?.從多高的地方把牛排丟下,能讓牛排在著地時煮熟? 如果高度增加10倍,又會怎麼?.你想過1莫耳的鼴鼠有多大嗎? 如果是10莫耳</... ... Read more

    $11.95 USD

  • The United States of Cryptids

    A Tour of American Myths and Monsters

    by J. W. Ocker ...
    The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the weird world of American cryptids, from iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman to bizarre local legends most people have never heard of. Written by travel writer and folklore enthusiast J. W. Ocker, this entertaining nonfiction guide explores the myths, sightings, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Professor and the Madman

    A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

    A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, ... Read more

    $12.19 USD

  • Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee

    An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens

    A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy.... ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

  • Stop Obsessing!

    How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions

    Newly Revised and Updated!Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries?Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly?Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions?If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.Once considered almost ... Read more

    $11.79 USD

  • Spy the Lie

    Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception

    Three former CIA officers—among the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior—share their proven techniques for uncovering a lieImagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth. Be it hiring a new employee, investing in a financial interest, speaking with your child about drugs, confronting your significant other ... Read more

    $10.29 USD

  • Expected Goals

    The story of how data conquered football and changed the game forever

    by Rory Smith ...
    Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022Football has always measured success by what you win, but only in the last twenty years have clubs started to think about how you win. Data has now suffused almost every aspect of how football is played, coached, scouted and consumed. But it’s not the algorithms or new metrics that have made this change, it’s the people behind them ... Read more

    $17.09 USD

  • Slovenia - Culture Smart!

    The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

    Series series Culture Smart!
    Slovenia seems closer to Austria or Italy than to its Balkan neighbors. The richest of the Slavic nation-states, it has an entirely Western tradition, having belonged in the past to the Roman Empire, the Frankish kingdom, the Holy Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Habsburg monarchy, and the First French Empire. After the Second World War it became part of the Republic of Yugoslavia, before ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • Epic Earth

    A Wild Ride through the History of Life on Our Planet

    Hold on tight for a bold and epically fascinating journey through time packed with bizarre creatures, jaw-dropping facts, and all the chaotic drama Earth has to offer.Known for turning TikTok and YouTube into her own digital science classroom, viral content creator Lindsay Nikole brings her signature energy and storytelling to Epic Earth—a book that transforms 4.6 billion years of history, from ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Acupressure Guide For Headache And Migraine Treatment (Mobi Health)

    Headache is often due to build-up of stress and tension. Acupressure is an effective way to relieve painful sensation associated these conditions. This guide by Aaron Stein, PhD, is based on Over 30,000 years of Chinese practice of self-acupressure.FEATURES:- Step-by-step guide to relieving headaches and migraines at 5 locations: - In the frontal region of the head (frontal headache). - In the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • 101 Things I Learned® in Urban Design School

    Series series 101 Things I Learned
    Providing unique, accessible lessons on urban design, this title in the bestselling 101 Things I Learned® series is a perfect resource for students, recent graduates, general readers, and even seasoned professionals.Students of urban design often find themselves lost between books that are either highly academic or overly formulaic, leaving them with few tangible tools to use in their design ... Read more

    $9.69 USD

  • Do You Speak Football?

    A Glossary of Football Words and Phrases from Around the World

    by Tom Williams ...
    **'**At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world... Sparky and very funny' – Paul Hayward'A reminder that there are few better means of celebrating both our differences and similarities than the game of football' – The GuardianA new edition of an expertly compiled and utterly fascinating compendium of the weird and wonderful words and phrases used to describe football ... Read more

    $11.09 USD

  • Los nombres epicenos

    Translated by Sergi Pàmies ...
    Un suculento cuento cruel sobre amor, odio y venganza, protagonizado por una hija que jamás contó con el cariño de su padre.Los nombres epicenos son aquellos que, como Claude o Dominique, pueden utilizarse tanto en masculino como en femenino. En esta historia Claude es él y Dominique ella. Él despliega un gran empeño en casarse con ella, y después pone todavía más tesón en dejarla embarazada, ... Read more

    $9.79 USD