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    • Block, Delete, Move On

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      *One of Cosmopolitan's 2022 hot new releases* 'This book will change lives' - Tracey Cox 'Possibly the best book on relationships I have ever read' - Jess Megan _____________________________________________________________ Have you ever been on a disastrous date and vowed never to use apps again? Are you blaming yourself for the things going wrong in your love life? Do you always seem to become attached to people who treat you badly? The sad truth is that when it comes to modern dating, there are a whole host of challenges and hurdles to overcome. From ghosting and negging to gaslighting and abuse, this book teaches you what to look out for, to make sure that you're not accidentally dating men with toxic traits who secretly hate women, or who just want to have sex and run. It will empower you to use your voice and walk away if you spot warning signs in relationships, by highlighting the red flags and the types of fuckboy that you might run into when dating, as well as the green flags and signs that indicate a healthy partnership. This is not a dating book that promises to find you a person to love; instead, it will help you spot the troublesome ones before it is too late. It will help you to recognise that you possess spectacular buff ting energy and that it's perfectly possible to be contentedly single. Most importantly, this book will give you the power to BLOCK, DELETE and MOVE ON with living your best life.

      Block, Delete, Move On2022
      4.4
    • Mags Barkworthová žije životem, který by jí mnozí mohli závidět. Má pohledného, inteligentního manžela, který vydělává dost peněz na to, aby už nikdy nemusela hnout prstem. Společně s milující dcerou žijí v krásném domě. Ale Mags stále trpí následky tragédie, která do jejího života zasáhla před více než deseti lety. Ví, že ji manžel miluje. Ví, že by nikdy neudělal nic, čím by jí nebo dceři ublížil. Bez ohledu na to, jak moc se její muž snaží, Mags mu prostě od chvíle, kdy k tomu došlo, nedokáže věřit. Ale co když ten hlas v její hlavě, který se pokusila umlčet za pomoci terapie a antidepresiv, říká pravdu? Co když je to všechno jenom lež? Co když je celý její život jen hrou, kterou neovládá? Když potom její jedenáctiletá dcera Tam nakreslí záhadně detailní obraz místa, kde nikdy nebyla, Magsin život se začne rozpadat. Ale ani její nejparanoidnější myšlenky nemohly odhalit tajemství, na jaké narazí...

      Smrtící spojení2022
      4.1
    • Jakmile začnete pečovat o rostliny, naučíte se lépe starat o sebe, své blízké i naši planetu. Objevte, jak si můžete vytvořit vlastní zelený koutek doma i v mysli a srdci. Tato inspirativní příručka vám pomůže navázat nový vztah k rostlinám a naučit se zastavit a věnovat pozornost těm, které vás obklopují, včetně těch, které odvážně klíčí v prasklých chodnících. Zjistíte, že rostliny jsou víc než jen dekorace, a začnete přemýšlet o udržitelnosti. Naučíte se, jak vybrat vhodné druhy pro váš domov a vytvořit pro ně přirozený biotop, což zajistí, že žádná rostlina vám neuhyne. Pečováním o zeleň zažijete uklidňující radost a kromě krásy a čistšího vzduchu se vydáte na cestu všímavosti, která přinese další výhody, jako je snížení stresu a krevního tlaku. Po přestěhování do Brooklynu jsem začala sbírat rostliny z různých míst a objevila způsoby, jak je umístit i do stísněných prostor. Od té doby se starám o více než tisícovku pokojových rostlin a naučila jsem se, jak jim dávat lásku, aby mi ji vracely. Tato kniha je pro vás, abyste mohli také ocenit rostliny a život mezi nimi.

      Aby vás rostliny milovaly : vypěstujte si zelenou oázu doma i ve svém srdci2020
      2.6
    • A remarkable work of dystopian imagination . . .a gorgeously realised world that feels authentic . . . [Miller] writes exquisitely and presents us with a future that is terrifyingly plausible but never less than mesmerising . . . It's too early in the year to begin assembling 2018's 'best of' list, but Blackfish City has got to be an early contender. STARBURST

      Blackfish City2019
      3.4
    • A body is found off the coast of Iceland. A young Russian woman, Elena, hoped to find a fresh start. Instead she found death. A cursory police investigation calls it suicide. Another statistic, she's soon forgotten...But not by Reykjavik Detective Inspector Hulda Hemannsdottir. Difficult and unconventional, Hulda is being forced into early retirement. Offered one last cold case to investigate she chooses Elena's. On discovering another woman has vanished, she believes a killer roams here. Her colleagues, however, think she's out to cause trouble. With days before she's stripped of her badge, can Hulda catch the killer alone?

      The Darkness2019
      3.6
    • Do fishes think? Do they have three-second memories? Can they recognize humans? In this thought-provoking exploration, ethologist Jonathan Balcombe delves into the surprising capabilities of fishes, revealing their complex lives beneath the water's surface. With over thirty thousand species, fishes are often overlooked in terms of their individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Balcombe challenges the notion of fishes as mere feeding machines, presenting them as sentient, aware, and social beings, much like humans. Drawing on the latest scientific research, he showcases the remarkable diversity and beauty of these creatures. Fishes engage in elaborate courtship rituals, form lifelong bonds, plan hunts, use tools, and even deceive one another. Contrary to the belief that their lives are simple and aimless, Balcombe illustrates a richer, more intricate existence that reflects a grand social narrative. By highlighting groundbreaking discoveries and sharing personal encounters, he examines how fishes navigate their environments, from tide pools to the ocean's depths. This insightful work offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with marine life and encourages a deeper appreciation for the planet's increasingly threatened aquatic ecosystems. It promises to transform how we view our aquatic cousins, including the humble pet goldfish.

      What a fish knows: The inner lives of our underwater cousins2019
      4.4
    • A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A fascinating, insightful and inspiring account of a novice beekeeper's year of keeping a colony of honeybees, which will appeal to readers of H is For Hawk and The Outrun

      A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings2019
      3.8
    • The Genius of Birds

      • 405 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Incredibly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds richly celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.

      The Genius of Birds2018
      4.1
    • The End of Average

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The assumption that comparative metrics like school grades, personality test results, or performance review ratings can reveal something meaningful about our potential is so ingrained in our consciousness that we seldom question it. That assumption, is spectacularly wrong. No one is average. Not you. Not your kids. Not your employees. It's a mathematical fact with enormous practical consequences. But while we know people learn and develop in distinctive ways, these patterns of behavior are lost in schools and businesses that have been designed around the mythical "average person."

      The End of Average2017
      4.1
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      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      From the best-selling author of Traffic,a brilliant and entertaining exploration of our personal tastes--why we like the things we like, and what it

      You May Also Like2016
      4.3