Inspired by her own successes and failures, Melati Wijsen takes you on her journey of becoming a changemaker and the 100 lessons she learned along the way. Change Starts Now shares an insight into what it was like for a 12-year-old girl growing up in the movement, and how anyone, anywhere, no matter their age, can get involved too.

‘In a world that can sometimes feel consumed by darkness, Melati is a shining light.’ The World’s Largest Lesson

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Hét fundamentele en razend populaire boek over invloed en overtuiging van de gerenommeerde internationale bestsellerauteur dr. Robert B. Cialdini is nu compleet herzien en uitgebreid, in een nieuwe vertaling.

In de nieuwe editie van deze veelgeprezen bestseller legt Cialdini uit waarom mensen ‘ja’ zeggen en hoe je deze inzichten in zowel werk- als privésituaties kunt toepassen.

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In Nooit genoeg vertelt journalist en maatschappijcriticus Jennifer Brehemy Wallace over de huidige prestatiecultuur en geeft ze tips en adviezen over wat we anders zouden kunnen doen.

Op basis van bijna zesduizend gesprekken – met gezinnen, psychologen en leerkrachten – laat Wallace zien dat de druk om te presteren vaak niet alleen vanuit ouders komt. Het zit diepgeworteld in onze samenleving en wordt aangewakkerd door de toenemende inkomens- en kansenongelijkheid. Hierdoor hebben...

THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION ‘WINNER OF WINNERS’ CHOSEN AS SERVICE95 BOOK CLUB'S BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2023 ‘A literary masterpiece’ DAILY MAIL ‘An immense achievement’ OBSERVER ‘A gorgeous, pitiless account of love, violence and betrayal’ TIME In 1960s Nigeria, three lives intersect. Ugwu works as a houseboy for a university professor. Olanna has abandoned her life of privilege in Lagos to live with her charismatic lover, the lecturer.

And Richard, a shy Englishman,...

We here at Last Friend Inc. are collectively sorry for this loss of you. Our deepest sympathies extend to those who love you and those who will never meet you. We hope you find a new friend of value to spend your final hours with today.On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to deliver some bad news: They're going to die in less than twenty-four hours. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to mak...

Lose up to 7lbs in 7 days with The Juice Master Jason Vale's ultra-fast 1-week super juice cleanse. The man who helped Jordan to get her post-baby body back has designed a healthy and effective diet and exercise programme to reshape your body in just one week, but with lasting results. The one-week super juice diet with fast, body-transforming results from the UK's leading health coach and seminar leader Jason Vale - aka The Juice Master.

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‘The most important work of contemporary reporting I have ever read’ SALLY ROONEY The treatment of refugees has become one of the most devastating human rights disasters in our history. In this book, award-winning journalist Sally Hayden unfolds a staggering investigation into the migrant crisis across North Africa. This book follows the experiences of refugees, telling a range of shocking and eye-opening human stories.

But it also surveys the bigger picture: the negligence of NGOs and co...

“A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho’s weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Inspired by the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI, Ho’s story of inclusion, diversity, and social action rings true. Maybelline is a multifaceted narrator whose drive to right wrongs and stand up to injustice...

"On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." New York Times

A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of writing nonfiction celebrates its thirtieth anniversary.

On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style. It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get thro...

Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in the fascinating book that orginally accompanied his journey for the BBC1 series. 'Stephen Fry is a treasure of the British Empire.' - The Guardian Stephen Fry has always loved America, in fact he came very close to being born there.

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