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The only thing more likely to put a smile on your face than a cute animal is a tiny cute animal. Science has proved that smiling not only gives your mood a boost but helps your body release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits—including literally lengthening your lifespan. That’s right. By harnessing the incredible life-improving powers of adorable, tiny animals, this book will help you live longer. Featuring pint-sized pigs, teensy kittens, miniature bunnies, and the smallest, cutest creatures out there, we’ve compiled this collection for whenever you need a pick-me-up.

A book brimming with noodle recipes, inspired by the best dishes from Asia's kitchens.

Best friends of the animal kingdom to brighten your day.

Epiphanius, Bishop of Constantia on Cyprus from 367 to 403 CE, was incredibly influential in the last decades of the fourth century. Whereas his major surviving text—the Panarion, an encyclopedia of heresies—is studied for lost sources, Epiphanius himself is often dismissed as an anti-intellectual eccentric, a marginal figure of late antiquity. In this book, Andrew S. Jacobs moves Epiphanius from the margin back toward the center and proposes we view major cultural themes of late antiquity in a new light altogether. Through an examination of the key cultural concepts of celebrity, conversion, discipline, scripture, and salvation, Jacobs shifts our understanding of late antiquity from a transformational period open to new ideas and peoples toward a Christian Empire that posited a troubling, but ever-present, otherness at the center of its cultural production.

One 'alone, but not lonely' boy's triumph over adversity, motivated by his dream of becoming a professional footballer and a longing for truth and connection. Peter Street is an autistic writer/poet, diagnosed epileptic at 15 and autistic, fifty years later, at the age of 66.

This book is here to give us all the side eye, showcasing our friends from the animal kingdom at their very sassiest.

This zoological and photographic odyssey documents the cutest, cuddliest, and silliest animals of all time, to brighten up the days of humans across the world. As its name subtly suggests, this book features eighty pictures of excessively cute animals. That's literally it. Among other gems, you can expect some cats flaunting some fabulous wigs, sloths dangling casually, otters holding hands (an actual thing that occurs in nature) and piglets wearing little rain boots for some adorable reason. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this book is a landmark moment in the history of photojournalism. While turning these puppy-peppered pages, your mood will literally become one of delight and tenderness. And therein lies the powerful magic of pictures of cute animals. Just simply peering into those big eyes carries with it all the gravitas of a David Attenborough nature documentary, but without having to actually watch a documentary. The resilience of the animal kingdom is endlessly inspiring. Cast your mind to this iconic image: a kitten dangling from a tree branch, while sagely encouraging us humans to just "hang in there." And hang in there we did--in order to own this book. This is literally exactly what our turbulent world needs right now. With its unique meow factor, this is the book that you deserve after a ruff day at work. (It should be said that, mercifully, no animal puns are included in this book.)

In the years leading up to the Second World War animals were as ubiquitous as they are today, but not only as pets but as part of everyday life, in work and in leisure. In this wonderfully illustrated title, learn about how animals were trained and used, the role and fate of pets, farm animals and zoo animals during wartime, and the work of animal charities in protecting animals during this turbulent time in British history. For anyone interested in animal welfare this 2nd volume follows Animals in the First World War in revealing the fascinating story of animals during a time of conflict.

Most people are familiar with the use of horses and their heroic actions in the First World War, but what about camels, monkeys and the mighty elephant? In this wonderfully illustrated title, learn about how animals were trained and used, the role pets had to play in the war, and the plight of animals on the farm, down the mine and in the street.

Exploring the maritime, legal, and social history of the UK over 400 years, this book delves into the era from Sir Francis Drake to WWII. It highlights how naval power transformed Great Britain into a global empire, showcasing the diverse and often conflicting personalities behind its fleets. The narrative uncovers the unintended consequences of naval trials—ranging from mutiny to absurd blunders—that significantly impacted British society and influenced the legal system. This comprehensive work is the first of its kind in over a century.