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Mexico City, 1988. Long before iTunes or MP3s, you said "I love you" with a mixtape. Meche, awkward and fifteen, discovers how to cast spells using music, and with her friends Sebastian and Daniela will piece together their broken families, and even find love • Two decades after abandoning the metropolis, Meche returns for her estranged father's funeral, reviving memories from her childhood she thought she buried a long time ago. What really happened back then? Is there any magic left?

В нашем мире обитают пылающие яростью существа. Они прячутся в тенях, в наших снах, под нашей кожей. Они подслушивают наши разговоры и изучают нас, мучают нас, спасают наши души. Они монстры, спасители, жертвы и друзья детства • И они повсюду. На углу улицы, в такси, в хоре, между страниц книги. В каждом языке есть свое название для них. Каждой культуре известны их традиции. В каждой религии, в каждой истории – они затаились в темноте… • Их знают по всему свету. Они – джинны • Коллекция захватывающих историй о грозных джиннах от авторов бестселлеров и литературных сенсаций. В сборник вошли рассказы таких авторов, как Нил Гейман, Ннеди Окорафор, Амаль Эль-Мохтар, Джамал Махджуб, Джеймс Смит, Неон Янг и многих других • Книга на английском языке • An enthralling collection of new and classic tales of the fearsome Djinn, from bestselling, award-winning and breakthrough international writers

Философ, занимающийся подводным плаванием, исследует истоки сознания животных • Погрузитесь под поверхность океана, и вскоре вы столкнетесь с формами жизни, которые не могут показаться более чуждыми нашей собственной: морскими губками, мягкими кораллами и похожими на цветы червями, чьи укоренившиеся тела и сложная геометрия больше напоминают растительную жизнь, чем что-либо узнаваемо животное. И все же эти существа - наши двоюродные братья. Как другие представители животного царства - метазоа - они могут рассказать нам об эволюционном происхождении не только наших тел, но и нашего разума • В своей нашумевшей книге "Другие умы" Питер Годфри-Смит исследовал разум осьминога - самого близкого существа к разумному инопланетянину на Земле. В "Metazoa" он расширяет свои исследования на животных в целом, исследуя эволюцию опыта с помощью широко распространенных видов

A brilliant, global look at Universal Basic Income - a regular payment given to everyone - and why it might be the answer to poverty, inequality and the rise of the robots • Shortlisted for the 2018 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award! • Surely just giving people money couldn't work. Or could it? • Imagine if every month the government deposited ?1000 in your bank account, with no strings attached and nothing expected in return. It sounds crazy, but Universal Basic Income (UBI) has become one of the most influential policy ideas of our time, backed by thinkers on both the left and the right. The founder of Facebook, Obama's chief economist, governments from Canada to Finland are all seriously debating some form of UBI • In this sparkling and provocative book, economics writer Annie Lowrey looks at the global UBI movement

‘Then I was there myself, just another face in the crowd, watching the bikes fly by. The smells, the noise and the speed were all there for me to experience. It was like a massive injection in my head and it just blew my mind. I knew within seconds that I was going to be a TT racer. I didn’t know how or what I was going to have to do to achieve this, and my dad wasn’t going to be keen. Everyone around me was aware of the dangers, but from that moment I knew I had to do it.’ • John McGuinness is one of the all-time giants of road racing, with a huge host of victories to his name. But his easy humour and down-to-earth attitude off the bike have always kept people guessing: what’s the truth about the man inside the helmet, that has kept him at the top of such a sport for over 20 years? • His autobiography tells the whole story, from his humble beginnings in Morecambe and getting his first bike at the age of 3, to working as a bricklayer and cockle fisherman before deciding to follow his dream, and finally to his many victories in the most dangerous sporting event on the planet

Do you want to free yourself from worry and anxiety? • Allen Carr's Easyway method has brilliantly transformed lives all over the world, setting out a wonderful practical pathway to help free millions from a whole variety of addictions • It strips away the illusions that leave us prey to negative thoughts and behaviours, showing us how to gain clarity and control if we focus on who we truly are rather than being distracted by those things that harm and trouble us. The key to peace of mind lies within • Mindfulness lies at the heart of Allen Carr's philosophy and this book shares the proven principles of mindfulness with a wider audience in simple accessible terms that apply to real life and provide a tangible, practical outcome: your happiness

The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI — захватывающая книга, погружающая вас во вселенную искусственного интеллекта и роботов. После ознакомления с ней вы узнаете, какие работы поручают только роботам, как наноботы побеждают паразитов в теле человека и поч

The essential companion to the Sunday Times bestselling Jog On – a funny, practical guide to managing your mental health through exercise • Bella Mackie isn’t your average coach – she’s much swearier, and she’s never going to give you a nutrition plan or join you on a marathon. But through her inspiring personal story and realistic approach she’s already inspired thousands of men and women to manage their mental health through exercise. In this journal, Bella takes you on a journey from the sofa to the open road, helping you to • Gain a new awareness of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression • Cope with side effects such as panic attacks and intrusive thoughts • Learn and memorise calming strategies such as breathing exercises • Build a checklist of everything you need to start running • Develop a regular running schedule, with realistic targets • Use exercise to gain confidence and manage mental health problems • Packed with insights from athletes and psychologists and step-by-step achievable goals, The Jog On Journal has everything you need to get you up and running

An inspiring and practical guide to achieving bold ambitions • Michael Barber has spent many years advising governments, businesses and major sporting teams around the world on how to achieve ambitious goals on time. In this book he applies the wisdom he has gained from dealing with large, complex organizations and elite athletes to help anyone tackle their most challenging goals • Drawing on the stories of historic visionaries and modern heroes - from Galileo to Rosa Parks, Harold Macmillan to Paula Radcliffe - Barber uses personal anecdote and proven strategy to map the route to success and navigate the difficulties that arise along the way • Whatever it is that you aspire to do - run a marathon, transform a school or provide a business of public service to millions - this book will inspire you to get going and to bridge the gap between hope and reality

Think Smart, Act Smart shows you how to get the most out of your brainpower in everyday situations: how to analyse conditions and problems, how to come to the right conclusions, how to make good decisions, and how to convert those decisions into action - in short, how to get things done. Starting with focus and concentration, psychologists Darren Bridger and David Lewis explain how to adapt our focus level and set priorities. At the core of the book is effective decision making, including goal setting and risk assessment, allied to invaluable advice on how to prevent stress from distorting your thinking. Finally, the crunch point - how to take action, and ensure that all your best thinking is channelled into positive results

Being a mum is often anything but mindful • Having suffered from anxiety for much of her life, Izzy Judd has brought together a brilliant and inspiring collection of simple activities and exercises to help parents find their own piece of calm • Included are exercises both for you to do alone and with your children of all ages, giving them their own tools to help remain happy and peaceful too • Inside you'll discover • · Ways of bringing mindfulness to your day • · Your own self-care routine • · Breathing exercises to do with children • · How to prepare for a good night's sleep • · One-minute mindfulness • Izzy Judd's beautiful and practical book will hold your hand through the challenging and exhausting days as well as the exciting and happy days • Most importantly, it will help you to create special memories for you to share with your children

There is no easy fix when it comes to chronic pain. Opioids are often the first, addictive resort and surgery rarely achieves the pain free outcome promised. But while there is no single fix, there is a way out and it starts with your mindset • This is the powerful approach of The Pain-Free Mindset, where NHS pain consultant Dr Ravindran brings his 20 years of experience to offer you an effective set of techniques that will help you take back control and overcome your pain. In this groundbreaking guide you will • ·Discover what happens to your body and brain when you experience pain • ·Learn how you can change the way you perceive and respond to pain - without taking addictive medication • ·Find the best pain-management plan for you and your lifestyle • Packed with science-backed tips and inspiring case studies this book will transform your mindset and show that you have the power to live pain free