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Something Rotten

Land Command in the 21st Century

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There seems to be something badly wrong with the command of western armed forces. Headquarters are too big. They produce orders which are too long. They take too long to do so. 'Something Rotten' looks at those problems by examining the command system as a whole. What is it for? What does it do? How does it do that? How is it structured and organised? Most importantly, what about the people who ... Read more

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There seems to be something badly wrong with the command of western armed forces. Headquarters are too big. They produce orders which are too long. They take too long to do so. 'Something Rotten' looks at those problems by examining the command system as a whole. What is it for? What does it do? How does it do that? How is it structured and organised? Most importantly, what about the people who
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The Status Game

On Human Life and How to Play It

by Will Storr ...

‘Will Storr is one of our best journalists of ideas … The Status Game might be his best yet’ James Marriott, Books of the Year, The TimesWhat drives our political and moral beliefs? What makes us like some things and dislike others? What shapes how we behave, and misbehave, in groups? What makes you, you?For centuries, philosophers and scholars have described human behaviour in terms of sex, power ... Read more

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‘Will Storr is one of our best journalists of ideas … The Status Game might be his best yet’ James Marriott, Books of the Year, The TimesWhat drives our political and moral beliefs? What makes us like some things and dislike others? What shapes how we behave, and misbehave, in groups? What makes you, you?For centuries, philosophers and scholars have described human behaviour in terms of sex, power
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A Story is a Deal

How to use the science of story to motivate and persuade

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A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo... ... Read more

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A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo...
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Solitude a Return to the Self

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Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storr's bestselling meditation on the creative individual's need for solitude has become a classic.A pre-eminent work in self-help and popular psychology literature, Solitude was seminal in challenging the psychological paradigm that “interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness.” Indeed, most self ... Read more

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Originally published in 1988, Anthony Storr's bestselling meditation on the creative individual's need for solitude has become a classic.A pre-eminent work in self-help and popular psychology literature, Solitude was seminal in challenging the psychological paradigm that “interpersonal relationships of an intimate kind are the chief, if not the only, source of human happiness.” Indeed, most self
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A Theory of War

by Jim Storr ...

How well do you actually understand war?For over 2,000 years, military thinkers have tried to explain war; yet no single, coherent theory has ever truly captured how it works. A Theory of War sets out to change that.This is not a history book. It is not a collection of opinions. It is a clear, structured attempt to define war from first principles; grounded in evidence, not fashion, and built to ... Read more

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How well do you actually understand war?For over 2,000 years, military thinkers have tried to explain war; yet no single, coherent theory has ever truly captured how it works. A Theory of War sets out to change that.This is not a history book. It is not a collection of opinions. It is a clear, structured attempt to define war from first principles; grounded in evidence, not fashion, and built to
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The Hunger and the Howling of Killian Lone

The Secret Ingredient of Unforgettable Food Is Suffering

by Will Storr ...

Part sinister fairy tale, part gothic horror, this debut novel pulls back the curtain on the celebrity chef’s kitchen, revealing a disturbing world of ambition and brutality.Killian Lone comes from a long line of gifted cooks stretching back to the 17th century, and he yearns to become a famous chef himself. When he starts an apprenticeship under Max Mann, the most famous chef in London, he looks ... Read more

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Part sinister fairy tale, part gothic horror, this debut novel pulls back the curtain on the celebrity chef’s kitchen, revealing a disturbing world of ambition and brutality.Killian Lone comes from a long line of gifted cooks stretching back to the 17th century, and he yearns to become a famous chef himself. When he starts an apprenticeship under Max Mann, the most famous chef in London, he looks
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Selfie

How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us

by Will Storr ...

"An intriguing odyssey" though the history of the self and the rise of narcissism ( The New York Times).Self-absorption, perfectionism, personal branding—it wasn't always like this, but it's always been a part of us. Why is the urge to look at ourselves so powerful? Is there any way to break its spell—especially since it doesn't necessarily make us better or happier people? Full of unexpected ... Read more

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"An intriguing odyssey" though the history of the self and the rise of narcissism ( The New York Times).Self-absorption, perfectionism, personal branding—it wasn't always like this, but it's always been a part of us. Why is the urge to look at ourselves so powerful? Is there any way to break its spell—especially since it doesn't necessarily make us better or happier people? Full of unexpected
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The Science of Storytelling

Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better

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Based on the wildly popular creative writing class, this compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing is a must-have resource.Enlightening and empowering, The Science of Storytelling has become an invaluable tool for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, children’s writer, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.Award-winning writer and acclaimed ... Read more

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Based on the wildly popular creative writing class, this compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing is a must-have resource.Enlightening and empowering, The Science of Storytelling has become an invaluable tool for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, children’s writer, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.Award-winning writer and acclaimed
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The Unpersuadables

Adventures with the Enemies of Science

by Will Storr ...

"A tour de force . . . [Storr's] dogged approach to nailing many of the most celebrated skeptics in lies and misrepresentations is welcome." — SalonWhy, that is, did the obviously intelligent man beside him sincerely believe in Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden and a six-thousand-year-old Earth, in spite of the evidence against them? It was the start of a journey that would lead Storr all over the ... Read more

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"A tour de force . . . [Storr's] dogged approach to nailing many of the most celebrated skeptics in lies and misrepresentations is welcome." — SalonWhy, that is, did the obviously intelligent man beside him sincerely believe in Adam and Eve, the Garden of Eden and a six-thousand-year-old Earth, in spite of the evidence against them? It was the start of a journey that would lead Storr all over the
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Brainology - The Curious Science of Our Minds

by Will Storr, John Walsh, Emma Young, Jo Marchant, Linda Geddes, Mosaic Science ...

Brainology: The Curious Science of Our Minds is a fast‑moving popular science collection that takes you inside the most mysterious place you'll ever live: your own brain.Why can pain feel unbearable even when tests show "nothing wrong"? How can a simple mirror calm phantom limb pain? What does neuroscience reveal about the interpreter's brain when thoughts become speech in real time? Why do dark ... Read more

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Brainology: The Curious Science of Our Minds is a fast‑moving popular science collection that takes you inside the most mysterious place you'll ever live: your own brain.Why can pain feel unbearable even when tests show "nothing wrong"? How can a simple mirror calm phantom limb pain? What does neuroscience reveal about the interpreter's brain when thoughts become speech in real time? Why do dark
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Robert Storr: Interviews on Art

by Robert Storr ...

'Interviews' collates, in a single volume, the major body of interviews conducted by the revered American critic and curator Robert Storr, encompassing engaging discussions with some of the most renowned names in the artworld over the last two centuries. The book features nearly 30 illustrated interviews with artists and curators, including Gerhard Richter,Alex Katz, Chuck Close, Richard Serra, ... Read more

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'Interviews' collates, in a single volume, the major body of interviews conducted by the revered American critic and curator Robert Storr, encompassing engaging discussions with some of the most renowned names in the artworld over the last two centuries. The book features nearly 30 illustrated interviews with artists and curators, including Gerhard Richter,Alex Katz, Chuck Close, Richard Serra,
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Marianne Dreams

by Catherine Storr ...

'I could get in,' Marianne thought, 'if there was a person inside the house. There has got to be a person. I can't get in unless there is somebody there.'A powerful and haunting classic about a girl haunted by her own dreams.Ill and bored with having to stay in bed, Marianne picks up a pencil and starts doodling - a house, a garden, a boy at the window. That night she has an extraordinary dream. ... Read more

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'I could get in,' Marianne thought, 'if there was a person inside the house. There has got to be a person. I can't get in unless there is somebody there.'A powerful and haunting classic about a girl haunted by her own dreams.Ill and bored with having to stay in bed, Marianne picks up a pencil and starts doodling - a house, a garden, a boy at the window. That night she has an extraordinary dream.
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