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Lonely Planet Costa Rica

by Elizabeth Lavis, Cassandra Brooklyn, Marco Ferrarese, Sarah Gilbert, Christa Jimenez, Anna Kaminski, Marisa Megan Paska ...

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Costa Rica.Discover Costa Rica's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from catching a glimpse of shy sloths and white-faced monkeys in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio; to marvelling at the five scenic cascades in the Central Valley's La Paz Waterfall ... Read more

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Costa Rica.Discover Costa Rica's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from catching a glimpse of shy sloths and white-faced monkeys in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio; to marvelling at the five scenic cascades in the Central Valley's La Paz Waterfall
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Vaxxers

A Pioneering Moment in Scientific History

by Sarah Gilbert, Catherine Green ...

'Moving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade'Mail on Sunday**'Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over'Financial Times'The amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It's a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving'**Chris Evans'I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed'<... ... Read more

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'Moving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade'Mail on Sunday**'Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over'Financial Times'The amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It's a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving'**Chris Evans'I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed'<...
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Unconventional Women

The story of the last Blessed Sacrament Sisters in Australia

by Sarah Gilbert ...

In the 1950s and 60s, six young women left their families to join a strictly enclosed order of nuns in Melbourne. They could leave the convent only for medical appointments and rarely received visitors, who they would meet from behind a partition built into the parlour. Their lives were confined by the convent walls, the rhythms of the Divine Office and the dictates of the Mother Superior. By the ... Read more

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In the 1950s and 60s, six young women left their families to join a strictly enclosed order of nuns in Melbourne. They could leave the convent only for medical appointments and rarely received visitors, who they would meet from behind a partition built into the parlour. Their lives were confined by the convent walls, the rhythms of the Divine Office and the dictates of the Mother Superior. By the
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Our Lady of Mile End

by Sarah Gilbert ...

**Recommended in *The New York Times.***Our Lady of Mile End is a neighbourhood of stories about gentrification and displacement in a once affordable area that is feeling the squeeze of social and cultural transformation. The overlapping lives of girls and women, tenants and landlords, neighbours and strangers, the old generation and the next chart the tensions and affections among people living ... Read more

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**Recommended in *The New York Times.***Our Lady of Mile End is a neighbourhood of stories about gentrification and displacement in a once affordable area that is feeling the squeeze of social and cultural transformation. The overlapping lives of girls and women, tenants and landlords, neighbours and strangers, the old generation and the next chart the tensions and affections among people living
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Vaxxers

A Pioneering Moment in Scientific History

by Sarah Gilbert, Catherine Green ...

Narrated by Heather Long, Nicky Diss ...

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10 hours 36 min

*The inside story of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, from two of the leading scientists who created it. Fully updated for paperback publication with a preface and a new chapter .*This is the story of a race - not against other vaccines or other scientists, but against a deadly and devastating virus.On 1 January 2020, Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, read an article ... Read more

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*The inside story of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, from two of the leading scientists who created it. Fully updated for paperback publication with a preface and a new chapter .*This is the story of a race - not against other vaccines or other scientists, but against a deadly and devastating virus.On 1 January 2020, Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, read an article
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How to Listen

Tools for opening up conversations when it matters most

by Katie Colombus, Samaritans, The Samaritan Enterprises Limited ...

Narrated by Laura Kirman ...

Unabridged

4 hours 57 min

Listening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues.From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of listening without judgement and draws on the extensive experience ... Read more

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Listening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues.From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of listening without judgement and draws on the extensive experience
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History of the World in 100 Animals

by Simon Barnes ...

'So, so good! ... More gems than a pirate's chest ... science, art, history, culture - it's epic and mammoth, a repository of all our truths through their lives' Chris PackhamA powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages.We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet. We are not ... Read more

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'So, so good! ... More gems than a pirate's chest ... science, art, history, culture - it's epic and mammoth, a repository of all our truths through their lives' Chris PackhamA powerful and fascinating insight into the 100 animals - from the blue whale to the mosquito - that have had the biggest influence on humanity through the ages.We are not alone. We are not alone on the planet. We are not
... Read more
How to Listen

Tools for opening up conversations when it matters most

by Katie Colombus, Samaritans, The Samaritan Enterprises Limited ...

Foreword by HRH The Prince of WalesPreface by Michael PalinListening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues.From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of ... Read more

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Foreword by HRH The Prince of WalesPreface by Michael PalinListening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues.From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of
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Risk Forward

Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius

by Victoria Labalme ...

WALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller! This brief, easy-to-read and inspiring book has become a guide for thousands of people—giving them the tools they need to find their next move, trust themselves, and take action.Ideal for: anyone who may be facing new opportunities or the unknown, including both individuals and culture-forward organizations, inspired leaders, start-ups, entrepreneurs, creatives, and ... Read more

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WALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller! This brief, easy-to-read and inspiring book has become a guide for thousands of people—giving them the tools they need to find their next move, trust themselves, and take action.Ideal for: anyone who may be facing new opportunities or the unknown, including both individuals and culture-forward organizations, inspired leaders, start-ups, entrepreneurs, creatives, and
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The Power of Voice

A Guide to Making Yourself Heard

by Denise Woods ...

Foreword by Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali"A comprehensive masterpiece. . . . Throughout the course of my life, I have struggled to be heard. With Denise’s insightful tutelage and easy-to-apply techniques, I have not only manage to find my voice, but to powerfully express myself so others listen! If you want to feel inspired and completely empowered give yourself the gift of this beautiful ... Read more

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Foreword by Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali"A comprehensive masterpiece. . . . Throughout the course of my life, I have struggled to be heard. With Denise’s insightful tutelage and easy-to-apply techniques, I have not only manage to find my voice, but to powerfully express myself so others listen! If you want to feel inspired and completely empowered give yourself the gift of this beautiful
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Good Grief

Embracing life at a time of death

by Catherine Mayer, Anne Mayer Bird ...

‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’Catherine Mayer and her mother Anne Mayer Bird were widowed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is their story of ... Read more

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‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’Catherine Mayer and her mother Anne Mayer Bird were widowed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is their story of
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The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders

A Proven Framework for Improving Decisions and Increasing Your Influence

by Daniel Harkavy ...

According to CEO and executive coach Daniel Harkavy, effective leadership boils down to just two things: your decisions and influence. Good decisions lead to strong results, which in turn increase your influence. If you get these two things right, your leadership effectiveness improves.But as all leaders know, it's not that easy, especially in today's fast-paced, complex, and connected environment ... Read more

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According to CEO and executive coach Daniel Harkavy, effective leadership boils down to just two things: your decisions and influence. Good decisions lead to strong results, which in turn increase your influence. If you get these two things right, your leadership effectiveness improves.But as all leaders know, it's not that easy, especially in today's fast-paced, complex, and connected environment
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