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Einstein’s Fridge tells the story of how scientists uncovered the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences and learned to harness the power of heat and ice. The laws of thermodynamics govern everything from the behaviour of atoms to that of living cells, from the engines that power our world to the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Not only that, but thermodynamics explains why we must eat and breathe, how the lights come on and ultimately how the universe will end.

Where is 'home'? For Amartya Sen home has been many places - Dhaka in modern Bangladesh, where he grew up; the village of Santiniketan, where he was raised by his grandparents as much as by his parents; Calcutta, where he first studied economics and was active in student movements and Trinity College, Cambridge, to which he came aged 19. Sen brilliantly recreates the atmosphere in each of these.

In this sweeping philosophical work, Amartya Sen proposes that the murderous violence that has riven our society is driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Challenging the reductionist division of people by race, religion, and class, Sen presents an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward brutality and war.

Which were the first cities of India, and how were they discovered? What was it like living in Mughal times? How did the British, who had come to trade in India, end up ruling thecountry? How has India changed after Independence? Delve into India's past to discover the answers to these questions and manymore in this comprehensive history of our nation.

A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world's third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora. Weaving together geography, environmental politics, and religious history, Sen offers a remarkable portrait of one of the world's largest and most densely populated river basins.

Conjure, also known as Hoodoo or Rootwork, is an old, powerful, and increasingly popular system of North American folk magic. Conjure's roots derive primarily from West and Central African spiritual traditions, but it has also been influenced by Christianity, Jewish mysticism, and Native American practices. Hoodoo Sen Moise has been studying this tradition and working with Conjure for over 35 years. Here, he explores Conjure's history, principles, fundamentals, and ethics, while simultaneously providing a practical how-to guide....

Pathologies of Power uses harrowing stories of life - and death - in extreme situations to interrogate our understanding of human rights. Paul Farmer argues that promoting the social and economic rights of the world's poor is the most important human rights struggle of our times. With passionate eyewitness accounts from the prisons of Russia and the beleaguered villages of Haiti and Chiapas, this book links the lived experiences of individual victims to a broader analysis of structural violence.

SEN Talks, from the team at Geldards SEN. Join solicitors Adam Friel and Salise Dourmoush as they discuss issues around special educational needs and the law.

Newly elected MP Bobby Khan is forced to question his own motivations and political and personal values when his cousin is arrested on a terrorism charge. Bobby Khan has a tight knit community who have backed his campaign to become their MP but as trouble builds in his community, can he navigate his life back home with his life in Westminster.

A look at sport and racing from the perspective of punting by the best voices in the industry.

Unburden is an invitation to examine ideas, identities, and concepts that bind and limit us. We begin to access the power and potency that comes from trusting the silence underlying all thoughts and experiences.

Buddu and his endearing friends take us on a journey of learning about self-hypnosis, Reiki healing, Ikigai, and a host of fascinating lessons. This adventure is full of wonderful wise quotes known as "The Knowings". Why not join us and discover such amazing characters ranging from Horace the Hare, Mr. Prickles the Hedgehog, and other unique creatures who are students of Buddu the Cornish Bard.

Like all forms of Caribbean Voodoo, practitioners of the 21 Divisions believe in one God, a distant God that doesn't get involved in human affairs. Followers of this Dominican spiritual tradition believe that God created intermediaries to help humans, beings known as Los Misterios.

Sun Yat-Sen was the first president of the Republic of China after the brutal Qing government collapsed in 1911. Over a decade earlier, he had been a young doctor, sucked into the storm of political modernization and reform movements of China. In 1895 he was implicated in a failed armed uprising to capture the city of Canton and force reforms. He fled in a panic, first to Japan, then Hawaii, San Francisco, and then New York, agents of the Qing government chasing him all the way, until finally he arrived in London. There, he laid low at the home of a friend, safe (he thought) from retribution.....

In Under the Dome, Alan Hantman, the Architect of the Capitol from 1997 to 2007, provides a personal account of how the Capitol works as a physical space; who runs it, how and why decisions are made about the security of the Capitol and the people who work there, and how politicians think about the Capitol Building.

Hidden Women is a captivating collection of stories that shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked women who played significant roles in the lives of famous men from well-known narratives. This collection offers listeners a fresh perspective by delving into the untold stories of these remarkable women, showcasing their strength, resilience, and unique experiences.

In 3 Top CEOs' Mantras for Success, India's finest CEOs and business leaders tell you what it takes to be successful. They take you to the heart of their enormous businesses and tell you how they built these corporations and grew them to their present standards of excellence. These icons of business will show you how to find the keys to greatness, unlock the secrets of their ability to innovate, break the conventions, overcome challenges and generate strategies.

Highly successful people live and swear by certain time-tested rules which they set for themselves. Marketing wizard Suhel Seth and business journalist Sunny Sen distil learnings from 21 of the most influential business leaders of this century on what it takes to create some of the biggest and most powerful companies of not only India, but also of the world.

Movie Trivia Schmoedown is the ultimate sport for the movie trivia fan — a mix of UFC, WWE, and the most intense movie trivia around!

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