Skinny Desserts

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Desserts and sweet treats are often the first thing to be ditched during a diet, but this needn’t be the case!

In Skinny Desserts Kathryn Bruton has created a collection of delectable sweet dishes that includes the things we all know and love – crème brûlée, citrus tarts, cheesecakes, meringues, ice cream, souffles and éclairs – but with clever minor adjustments each classically calorific recipes is under 300 calories per portion.

Chapters cover Tortes, Tarts & Gateau, Chocolate, Meringue, Frozen and Fruit, along with a bonus section of Petit Fours for when you just want a little treat of something extra special. From Lemon & Honey Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Plums and Salted Peanut Butter Popcorn with Caramel Cream, to Blood Orange & Rhubarb Roulade, Coconut, Lime & Mango Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwiches and Raspberry Ripple Custard Doughnuts, there’s something to satisfy every kind of sweet tooth. Each recipe is as enticing and delicious as you would expect a sweet dessert to be, but without the guilt of consuming excessive calories.

Тбилиси

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Восхитительное путешествие по изумительному городу Начни путешествие с этим албомом, знакомься с особенным городом, расположенным на перекрестке различных культур,и собственными глазами убедись в том,сколь чудесным образом переплетаются в Тбилиси европейские и азиатские обычяи.Этот албом послужит наилучшим путеводителем по столице грузии.

Сеть птицелова

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Июнь 1812 года. Наполеон переходит Неман, Багратион в спешке отступает. Дивизион неприятельской армии останавливается на постой в имении князей Липецких – Приволье. Вынужденные делить кров с французскими майором и военным хирургом, Липецкие хранят напряженное перемирие. Однако вскоре в Приволье происходит страшное, и Буонапарте тут явно не при чем. Неизвестный душегуб крадет крепостных девочек, которых спустя время находят задушенными. Идет война и официальное расследование невозможно, тем не менее юная княжна Липецкая и майор французской армии решают, что понятия христианской морали выше конфликта европейских государей и начинают собственное расследование. Но как отыскать во взбаламученном наполеоновским нашествием уезде след детоубийцы? Можно ли довериться врагу? Стоит ли – соседу? И что делать, когда в стены родного дома вползает ужас, превращая самых близких в страшных чужаков?..

Элеанор Олифант в полном порядке

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Элеанор Олифант в полном порядке: она работает бухгалтером, по выходным выпивает, а по средам беседует с мамочкой, которая находится далеко. Элеанор не везет: ее окружают непримечательные люди с примитивными вкусами и бедным словарным запасом (так ей, по крайней мере, кажется). Но все меняется, когда, отправившись однажды на концерт, она видит элегантно одетого рок-музыканта. Элеанор сразу понимает: это Он. Правда, пока она готовится к знаменательной встрече, ей приходится довольствоваться куда более скромной компанией. Элеанор Олифант в полном порядке. Так она говорит окружающим. Вот только она старается не вспоминать о прошлом и спасается водкой от бессонницы. Постепенно забавный рассказ о жизни социально неадаптированной женщины превращается в грустную, трогательную историю о детской травме, любви и одиночестве. В историю, которая никого не оставит равнодушным.

Women’s Studies: The Basics

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Women’s Studies: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the pathbreaking and cross-disciplinary study of women―past and present. Tracing the history of the field from its origins. this revised and updated text sets out the main topics making up the discipline. exploring its global development and its relevance to our own times. A new chapter on militarization and violence provides fresh insight into trends in the contemporary world and adds to curricular significance. Reflecting the diversity of the field. core themes include:

The interdisciplinary nature of women’s studies
Core feminist theories and the feminist agenda
Issues of intersectionality: women. race. class. gender. ethnicity. and religion
Violence. militarization. security. and peace
Women. sexuality. and the body
Women’s Studies: The Basics provides an informed foundation for those new to the subject and is especially meant to guide undergraduates and postgraduates concentrating in women’s studies and gender studies. Those in related disciplines will find in it a valuable overview of and background to women-centered issues and concerns. including global ones. The work also provides an updated list of suggested reading to help in further study. classroom presentations. and written exercises.

The Bible: The Basics

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The Bible: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text. central to the faith of millions. and a classic work of Western literature. containing a tapestry of genres. voices. perspectives. and images. This guide skilfully addresses both aspects of the Bible’s character by exploring:

the rich variety of literary forms. from poetry to prophecy and epistles to apocalypses;
the historical. geographic. and social context of the Bible;
contemporary attitudes to the Bible held by believers and non-believers;
the status of biblical interpretation today.
The second edition has been updated throughout and includes maps and detailed suggestions for further reading. This is an ideal starting point for people of any faith. or none. who are studying the Bible in any setting or who simply want to know more about the best-selling book of all time.

Religion and Science: The Basics

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Religion and science are arguably the two most powerful social forces in the world today. But where religion and science were once held to be compatible. many people now perceive them to be in conflict. This unique book provides the best available introduction to the burning debates in this controversial field. Examining the defining questions and controversies. renowned expert Philip Clayton presents the arguments from both sides. asking readers to decide for themselves where they stand:

• science or religion. or science and religion?

• history and philosophy of science

• the role of scientific and religious ethics – modifying genes. extending life. and experimenting with human subjects

• religion and the environmental crisis

• the future of science vs. the future of religion.

Thoroughly updated throughout. this second edition explores religious traditions from around the world and provides insights from across the sciences. making this book essential reading for all those wishing to come to their own understanding of some of the most important debates of our day.

Phenomenology: The Basics

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Phenomenology: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to one of the dominant philosophical movements of the 20th century. This lively and lucid book provides an introduction to the essential phenomenological concepts that are crucial for understanding great thinkers such as Husserl. Heidegger. and Merleau-Ponty. Written by a leading expert in the field. Dan Zahavi examines and explains key questions such as:

What is a phenomenological analysis?
What are the methodological foundations of phenomenology?
What does phenomenology have to say about embodiment and intersubjectivity?
How is phenomenology distinguished from. and related to. other fields in philosophy?
How do ideas from classic phenomenology relate to ongoing debates in psychology and qualitative research?
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. the book considers key philosophical arguments around phenomenology. making this an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction to the rich and complex study of phenomenology.

Gender: The Basics

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Gender: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the influence of cultural. historical. biological. psychological. and economic forces on ways in which we have come to define and experience femininity and masculinity. and on the impact and importance of gender categories. Highlighting that there is far more to gender than biological sex. it examines theories and research about how and why gender categories and identities are developed and about how interpersonal and societal power relationships are gendered. It takes a global and intersectional perspective to examine the interaction between gender and a wide range of topics including:

Relationships. intimacy. and concepts of sexuality across the lifespan
The workplace and labour markets
Gender related violence and war
Public health. poverty. and development
Gender and public leadership
This new edition includes increased coverage of trans visibility and activism. LGBTQ studies and critical masculinity studies. global developments in women’s political leadership. links between gender and economic wellbeing. and cyberbullying.

Supporting theory with examples and case studies from a variety of contexts. suggestions for further reading. and a detailed glossary. this text is an essential read for anyone approaching the study of gender for the first time.

Forensic Psychology: The Basics

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This edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of a dynamic and fascinating discipline. Providing an engaging introduction to the core topics within Forensic Psychology. the text combines a discussion of theory with information about the role of a professional forensic psychologist.

This edition has been fully updated throughout to include additional coverage of:

Offender profiling and rehabilitation
The role of psychology in crime prevention
Psychological factors relating to terrorism
Established topics including police psychology. the psychology of crime and delinquency. victimology and victim services. and correctional psychology are also considered in this invaluable guide. It will be essential reading for students across a range of disciplines. from psychology to criminology to law. or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.

Eastern Philosophy: The Basics

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Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies. both past and present. Exploring familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives offered by a range of eastern philosophies. including Confucianism. Daoism. the main Buddhist and Hindu philosophical schools. as well as Jainism. this book covers key figures. issues. methods and concepts.

Questions discussed include:

What is the ‘self’?
Is human nature inherently good or bad?
How is the mind related to the world?
How can you live an authentic life?
What is the fundamental nature of reality?
With timelines highlighting key figures and their contributions. a list of useful websites. pronunciation guides and further reading suggestions. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics provides an engaging overview of fundamental ideas in eastern philosophy. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the most recent scholarship. It includes study questions for each chapter. an updated bibliography. a new section on the Yijing and expanded discussion of Indian philosophies and their basis in experience. Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is valuable reading for all students of philosophy and religion. especially those seeking to understand eastern thought.

C. G. Jung

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C. G. Jung: The Basics is an accessible. concise introduction to the life and ideas of C. G. Jung for readers of all backgrounds. from those new to Jung’s work to those looking for a convenient reference.

Ruth Williams eloquently and succinctly introduces the key concepts of Jungian theory and paints his biographical picture with clarity. The book begins with an overview of Jung’s family life. childhood. and relationship with (and subsequent split from) Sigmund Freud. Williams then progresses thematically through the key concepts in his work. clearly explaining ideas including the unconscious. the structure of the psyche. archetypes. individuation. psychological types and alchemy. C. G. Jung: The Basics also presents Jung’s theories on dreams and the self. and explains how his ideas developed and how they can be applied to everyday life. The book also discusses some of the negative claims made about Jung. especially his ideas on politics. race. and gender. and includes detailed explanations and examples throughout. including a chronology of Jung’s life and suggested further reading.

C. G. Jung: The Basics will be key reading for students at all levels coming to Jung’s ideas for the first time and general readers with an interest in his work. For those already familiar with Jungian concepts. it will provide a helpful guide to applying these ideas to the real world.

Atheism: The Basics

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Atheism: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to belief in the non-existence of deities. Atheism has long fascinated people but debate around this controversial position may seem daunting. In this lively and lucid book. Graham Oppy addresses the following important questions:

• What does it mean to be an atheist?

• What is the difference between atheism. agnosticism. theism and innocence?

• How has atheism been distributed over time and place?

• What does science tell us about atheism?

• Are there good reasons to be an atheist?

• Are there good reasons not to be an atheist?

• What do we mean by ‘new atheism’?

With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout. the book considers key philosophical arguments around atheism. making this an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to the arguments between those who hold atheistic beliefs and those who do not.

The Psychology of Social Media

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Are we really being ourselves on social media? Can we benefit from connecting with people we barely know online? Why do some people overshare on social networking sites?

The Psychology of Social Media explores how so much of our everyday lives is played out online, and how this can impact our identity, wellbeing and relationships. It looks at how our online profiles, connections, status updates and sharing of photographs can be a way to express ourselves and form connections, but also highlights the pitfalls of social media including privacy issues.

From FOMO to fraping, and from subtweeting to selfies, The Psychology of Social Media shows how social media has developed a whole new world of communication, and for better or worse is likely to continue to be an essential part of how we understand our selves.

The Psychology of School Bullying

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Why do children get involved with bullying? Does cyberbullying differ from traditional bullying? How can bullying at school be prevented?

The Psychology of School Bullying explores what bullying is and what factors lead to children playing roles as bullies, victims, defenders, bystanders or even some combination of these The book examines proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of bullying happening in school, but also looks at what action the school could take if bullying incidents do occur.

As bullying can have such far-reaching consequences and sometimes tragic outcomes, it is vital to grasp how and why it happens, and The Psychology of School Bullying shows how improved knowledge and understanding can lead to effective interventions.

The Psychology of Politics

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How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive?

The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to show how fear and passion shape the political sphere in our changing societies and cultures, and examines topical social issues and events including Brexit, the changing nature of democracy, activism, and Trump in America.

In a changing global political climate, The Psychology of Politics shows us how we can make sense of what drives human conduct in relation to political ideas and action.

The Psychology of Celebrity

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Why are we fascinated by celebrities we’ve never met? What is the difference between fame and celebrity? How has social media enabled a new wave of celebrities?

The Psychology of Celebrity explores the origins of celebrity culture, the relationships celebrities have with their fans, how fame can affect celebrities, and what shapes our thinking about celebrities we admire. The book also addresses the way in which the media has been and continues to be an outlet for celebrities, culminating in the role of social media, reality television, and technology in our modern society.

Drawing on research featuring real life celebrities from the Kardashians to Michael Jackson, The Psychology of Celebrity shows us that celebrity influence can have both positive and negative outcomes and the impact these can have on our lives.

Factfulness- Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World And Why Things Are Better Than You Think

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Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts.

When asked simple questions about global trends—what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls finish school—we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.

In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective—from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse).

Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases.

It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most.

Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future.

Gin of Thrones

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“Everything’s better with some wine in the belly.” – Tyrion Lannister, the self-proclaimed “god of tits and wine”.

Join Maester Jager as he takes you on a whirlwind bacchanalian tour of the seven kingdoms of Westeros. Details of how to make fifty cocktails are included, from the fermented mare’s milk found in the grassy plains of the Dothraki Sea to the Kingslayer, a potent drink brewed at Casterly Rock. This must-have book also includes drinking games collated by the Maester himself on his travels, providing the perfect accompaniment to any Game of Thronesthemed viewing party you wish to host.

All That Glisters… & Other Quotations You Should Know

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Part of the pleasure of this book is to reveal the provenance of the well-worn quote (or misquote)—my cup runneth over, ay, there’s the rub, to err is human, the spice of life—but also to introduce some less familiar ones. Most of the quotations included are from classic sources—from the Bible, the works of Shakespeare, other poets, classical authors, Dickens (God bless us everyone, waiting for something to turn up, very humble), Charlotte Bronte (Reader, I married him) and George Bernard Shaw (who didn’t actually say Youth is wasted on the young, but may have said something like it. Somewhere. No one seems to know for sure). This entertaining and informed—but not too serious—take on the wit and wisdom of the last 2000 years is ideal for modern readers who like their knowledge in tweet-sized chunks.

Earthlight

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The time: 200 years after man’s first landing on the Moon. There are permanent populations established on the Moon, Venus and Mars. Outer space inhabitants have formed a new political entity, the Federation, and between the Federation and Earth a growing rivalry has developed. EARTHLIGHT is the story of this emerging conflict.Two centuries from now there may be men who do not owe allegiance to any nation on Earth, or even to Earth itself. This brilliant story tells of a time when man stands upon the moon and the planets, tells of men now divided by the vast stretches of the Solar System but once again torn by jealousy and fear. With vaulting imagination Arthur C. Clarke describes life on the strange, awe-inspiring surface of the moon, scene of a most fantastic and exciting contest of arms.

Against the Fall of Night

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In the year ten billion A.D., Diaspar is the last city on Earth. Agelss and unchanging, the inhabitants see no reason to be curious about the outside world. But one child, Alvin – only seventeen and the last person to be born in Diaspar – finds that he is increasingly drawn to what lies outside the city walls. Even though he knows the Invaders, who devastated the world, may still be out there…Later rewritten, expanded and republished as The City and the Stars, this early novella by one of the greats of science fiction remains a powerful and evocative depiction of the future of humanity…

Parable of the Sower

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We are coming apart. We’re a rope, breaking, a single strand at a time.

America is a place of chaos, where violence rules and only the rich and powerful are safe. Lauren Olamina, a young woman with the extraordinary power to feel the pain of others as her own, records everything she sees of this broken world in her journal.

Then, one terrible night, everything alters beyond recognition, and Lauren must make her voice heard for the sake of those she loves.

Soon, her vision becomes reality and her dreams of a better way to live gain the power to change humanity forever.

Tau Zero

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Fifty men and women set out in the twenty-third century from Earth aboard an interstellar craft to travel to a planet some thirty light-years away. The ship will approach the speed of light and so (as Einstein predicted) subjective time on board will slow and so the journey of several decades will be of much shorter duration for the crew. But the ship’s deceleration system is irreparably damaged when it hits a cloud of interstellar dust and acceleration continues toward light speed, tau zero. Soon the ship is speeding through galaxies and eons are passing on board the ship in the blink of an eye…

Trial

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The Trial is the terrifying tale of Joseph K, a respectable functionary in a bank, who is suddenly arrested and must defend his innocence against a charge about which he can get no information. A nightmare vision of the excesses of modern bureaucracy wedded to the insanity of twentieth-century totalitarianism has resonated with readers for generations.

The Botanist’s Daughter

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A buried secret…

Present day: Anna is focused on growing her new gardening business and renovating her late grandmother’s house. But when she discovers a box hidden in a wall cavity, containing water colours of exotic plants, an old diary and a handful of seeds, she finds herself thrust into a centuries-old mystery. One that will send her halfway across the world to Kew Gardens and then onto Cornwall in search of the truth.

A lady adventurer…

1886: Elizabeth Trebithick is determined to fulfil her father’s dying wish and continue his life’s work as an adventurer and plant-hunter. So when she embarks on a perilous journey to discover a rare and miraculous flower, she will discover that the ultimate betrayal can be found even across the seas…

Two women, separated by centuries. Can one mysterious flower bring them together?