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<b>This beautifully illustrated book charts the life of one of the world&rsquo;s most beloved authors through the letters, objects, and manuscripts that shaped her life.</b><br/><br/>Published in partnership with the curators of Jane Austen&rsquo;s House, the enchanting Hampshire cottage where Jane Austen&rsquo;s genius flourished that now attracts thousands of visitors every year.<br/><br/>Arranged over the course of a calendar year, from snowy scenes in January to festive recipes in December, specially commissioned photography of Austen&rsquo;s home and possessions are brought together with extracts from her books, reproductions of her letters, and stories of her life throughout the seasons. Highlights include the first time Austen read a published copy of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> to an enraptured audience in her drawing room, affectionate letters to her sister Cassandra reproduced in full and an exquisite miniature portrait of Tom Lefroy, the man she nearly married.<br/><br/>Read this book for a unique and intimate insight into Austen&rsquo;s world. Dip into it as you will, or visit each month, and enjoy a full year of Austen&mdash;her life, works and letters, people and objects she knew, and of course her idyllic, inspiring home.

<b>A smart, incisive take-down of the bogus claims being made about so-called 'artificial intelligence', exposing the real harm these technologies do to our jobs, health, society and environment, who stands to gain from them, and how to fight back.</b><br/><br/>Is AI going to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to replace all our jobs, even creative ones, like doctors, teachers and care-workers? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at <i>everything</i>?<br/><br/>The answers to these questions, as the expert authors of <i>The AI Con </i>make clear, are 'no', 'they wish', 'LOL', and 'definitely not'. In fact, these fears are all symptoms of the hype being used by tech corporations to justify data theft, motivate surveillance capitalism, and devalue human creativity so they can replace meaningful work with jobs that treat people like machines. Meanwhile, across healthcare, education, media, government and law-enforcement, 'AI' products are already being introduced that are unreliable, ineffective, unjust and dangerous.<br/><br/>Packed with real-world examples, pithy arguments and expert insights, <i>The AI Con </i>arms you to spot AI hype in all its guises, expose the exploitation and power-grabs it aims to hide, and push back against it at work and in your daily life.

<b>A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!</b><br/><br/>The legendary <i>Shonen Jump </i>series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! <i>JoJo's Bizarre Adventure</i> is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor, and frenetic battles.<br/><br/>Riders from around the world gather in the Wild West for the race of the century! Johnny Joestar, a former jockey paralyzed from the waist down, comes to spectate, and momentarily regains the ability to walk while watching a duel fought by Gyro Zeppeli. Desperate to learn more about this power, Johnny joins the race alongside Gyro and embarks on the most epic and bizarre race to ever cross the American frontier!

<b>Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favourite couples from her #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles </b>- <b>one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!</b><br/><br/><i>Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.</i><br/><br/><b>Jace and Clary</b>, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world - or destroy it. <b>Will and Tessa</b>, honeymooning in Paris when a seance sends them down an unexpected path. <b>Simon and Izzy</b>, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.<br/><br/>These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare's expansive Shadowhunters series. Don't miss a chance to reunite with:<br/><br/><b>Anna and Ari</b><br/><b>Emma and Julian</b><br/><b>Kieran, Mark, and Cristina</b><br/><b>James and Cordelia</b><br/><b>Thomas and Alastair</b><br/><b>Sebastian and the Seelie Queen</b><br/><b>Jocelyn and</b> <b>Luke</b><br/><br/>A love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.

What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? And, why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they're impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. A rallying cry to ignore the 'experts', "The Black Swan" shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertainty.

<b>An explosive account of one of the most hubristic mistakes in American political history: Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection despite mounting evidence of his decline, and his team's increasingly desperate efforts to hide it.</b><br/><br/><i>In Greek tragedy, the protagonist's effort to avoid his fate is what seals his fate. In 2024, American politics became a Greek tragedy.</i><br/><br/>Joe Biden launched his successful 2020 bid for the White House with the stated goal of saving the nation from a second Trump term. He, his family and his senior aides were so convinced that only he could beat Trump again that they lied to themselves, allies and the public about his condition and limitations. At his debate with Trump on 28 June 2024, the consequences of that deception were exposed - all but dooming the Democrats to defeat later that year.<br/><br/>Now the full, unsettling truth is being told for the first time. Here, two of America's best-respected political journalists take us behind closed doors to reveal the extent of Biden's decline and who knew about it, from White House staffers to senators to Hollywood celebrities. They paint President Biden's decision to run for re-election as shockingly narcissistic, delusional and reckless - and the wider cover-up as an act of unprecedented public deception. Rarely has hubris met nemesis so explosively.<br/><br/>The story the authors tell raises fundamental issues of accountability and responsibility that will endure for decades. In the name of defeating what they called an existential threat to democracy, Biden and his inner circle ensured it, marking the beginning of a remarkable campaign of denial and gaslighting against the American public. His decision to run again was the original sin of his precedency - the moment that led directly to Donald Trump's return to power and all that has come since.

<b>Over 100 delicious plant-packed recipes that make simple food feel posh, and posh food feel simple.</b><br/><br/>Former personal chef Natalia Rudin, aka NatsNourishments, is adored for her quick, nourishing recipes whipped up after a long day at work. This is her debut cookbook full of knock-out recipes that are low on effort but BIG on flavour.<br/><br/>No matter how much time you have, there is a recipe for every occasion: hearty weeknight meals that take less than 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour; slower recipes to savour at the weekend; meal-prep ideas to elevate your packed lunches; and moreish treats to satisfy every sweet tooth. Your soon-to-be favourites include:<ul><li>Smashed Miso Butterbeans and Crispy Soy Mushrooms</li><li>Basil, Courgette and Pistachio Mafaldine</li><li>Blistered Tomatoes and Chickpeas on Creamy Polenta</li><li>Romesco Roasted Veg Quinoa Bowl</li><li>Whipped 'Feta', Courgettes and Mint</li><li>Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes with Date Caramel</li><li>Chai Spiced Chocolate and Pecan Blondies</li></ul><br/><br/><br/><i>Cooking Fast and Slow </i>is a show-stopping cookbook full of Natalia's (mostly) plant-based recipes that are guaranteed to comfort, nourish and delight.