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Dr. Oliver Sacks argues the migraine cannot be understood simply as an illness, but must be viewed as a complex condition with a unique role to play in each individual's life.

Music can move us to the heights or depths of emotion. It can persuade us to buy something, or remind us of our first date. It can lift us out of depression when nothing else can. It can get us dancing to its beat. But the power of music goes much, much further. Indeed, music occupies more areas...

As with his previous bestseller, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, in An Anthropologist on Mars Oliver Sacks uses case studies to illustrate the myriad ways in which neurological conditions can affect our sense of self, our experience of the world, and how we relate to those around us...

Have you ever seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don't belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked to sensory deprivation, intoxication...

An instant New York Times bestseller! From Oliver Jeffers, world-renowned picture book creator and illustrator of The Crayons' Christmas, comes a gorgeously told father-daughter story and companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are! What shall we build, you and I? Let's gather all...

In the delightful comedy She Stoops to Conquer, or The Mistakes of a Night, a spirited young lady disguises herself as a servant to capture the heart of a painfully shy young man from her own social class. What follows is a whirlwind of hilarious misadventures and chaotic encounters that lead to an unexpected yet satisfying conclusion. First performed in 1773, this timeless play remains a favorite among audiences, showcasing the brilliance of English comedy. (Summary by LA Walden) Cast Mr. Hardcastle - Bob Neufeld, Sir Charles Marlow - David Lawrence, Young Marlow - bala, Hastings - Brett W. ...

People Destined to Meet is set against a background of political frustration, prejudice and social deprivation in Northern Ireland, before and during the Troubles. It’s a gripping story of self-discovery, desire, abuse, loss, misunderstanding and reflection. Additionally, it presents an insightful perception of life in Nationalist West Belfast during the conflict. Paul Brady, has an intimate relationship in his late teens.

An inspirational story of a boy who loved the stars so much, he decided to catch one of his very own. The original debut picture book from shining talent Oliver Jeffers. There once was a boy who loved stars so much that he wished he had one of his very own. Every night he watched the stars in...

Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners Third Edition has been written and designed for absolute beginners. This means plain-English explanations and no coding experience required.

In this five-part series, US happiness expert and positive psychologist Michelle Gielan and British journalist and author Oliver Burkeman explore ways to become truly happier, backed up by scientific evidence. Bringing their own unique and counter-balanced personalities to proceedings they ask questions such as: what is happiness? Can we make ourselves happier? And why is everyone talking about mindfulness?

In The Mind’s Eye, Oliver Sacks tells the stories of people who are able to navigate the world and communicate with others despite losing what many of us consider indispensable senses and abilities: the power of speech, the capacity to recognize faces, the sense of three-dimensional space, the...

Supplemented with referential information and culled from more than a dozen interviews with Putin over a two-year period - spanning Stone's first trip to Moscow to meet with NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden to his most recent visit after the election of President Donald Trump - The Putin Interviews is based on what journalists, news organizations, and other world leaders have long coveted: extended, unprecedented access to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places is Neil’s very personal account of what makes these islands so special, told through the places that have witnessed the unfolding of our history. Beginning with footprints made in the sand by humankind’s earliest ancestors, he takes us via Romans and Vikings and the flowering of religion through civil war, industrial revolution and two world wars. From windswept headlands to battlefields, ancient trees to magnificent cathedrals, each of his destinations is a place where, somehow, the spirit of the past seems to linger.  

Ce livre propose un rituel quotidien, 15 minutes par jour pour prendre rendez-vous avec soi-même. L'objectif ? Arrêter de chercher à être parfait, à justifier notre existence en permanence. Et commencer à vivre, en petites actions concrètes. Dans cet ouvrage entre retraite spirituelle et manuel pratique, Oliver Burkeman explore des outils concrets, des changements de perspective et des conseils venus des grands philosophes, écrivains, psychologues. Il en résulte une philosophie de vie : l'imperfectionnisme.

The Last Great Hikes is a narrative journey across the world’s most storied footpaths, told with the immediacy of journals, letters, field notes, and eyewitness accounts. Oliver Greyson walks the listener from the medieval stones of the Camino de Santiago to the wind-carved dunes of Arabia’s Empty Quarter, from the green labyrinth of the Amazon to the thin air of the Himalayas. Along the Kokoda Track he follows soldiers and the Papuan stretcher bearers who carried them through mud and fever. In New Zealand’s Fiordland he traces the early guides who opened the Milford Track to wonder seekers.

If you’ve been told you may have fatty liver — or you suspect it — and you don’t know what to do next, you’re not alone. When the liver slows down, everything feels harder: energy, digestion, focus, weight, even your mood. Fatty Liver Reset Diet Cookbook gives you a clear, beginner-friendly roadmap to take back control of your health. No complicated science. No extreme diets. Just straightforward guidance you can put into action right away.

Owning a car is exciting—but knowing how to take care of it is essential. Whether you're a first-time driver or just want to save money on repairs, Car Care Made Easy is your go-to guide for keeping your car running smoothly.

This gripping UFO book dives deep into 58 extraordinary close encounter cases—real-life sightings that shook the lives of those who experienced them. From decorated military officers to fighter jet pilots, from veteran police chiefs to everyday civilians, these stories span decades and continents. Among them is a brush with the unknown that defies logic, science, and explanation.

1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy. But revolutionary justice comes at a high price. At a time when the divide between the rich and the poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost.

Nombreuses et nombreux sont celles et ceux qui prennent leur sommeil pour acquis et présument qu'il vient naturellement. La préparation au sommeil nécessite que l'on y prête attention et qu'on l'approche avec bienveillance afin d'apaiser le corps et l'esprit. S'endormir en étant détendu.e et se réveiller en se sentant vraiment reposé.e : c'est ce que promet "Deep Sleep", un programme divisé en 28 séances guidées. Ecoutez-en une chaque jour pour retrouver un sommeil profond et réparateur.