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The Hedgehog and the Fox : An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History - Second Edition - Thryft
Isaiah Berlin, Michael Ignatieff, Henry Hardy

The Hedgehog and the Fox : An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History - Second Edition

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Recommendation: "The Hedgehog and the Fox" would be a great read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or Tolstoy's work. Isaiah Berlin's essay offers a fascinating exploration into the contradictions that exist in Tolstoy's worldview, and how these contradictions influenced his understanding of history and human nature. Berlin's writing is clear and concise, allowing readers to fully appreciate the complexity of these ideas without feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, this new edition includes helpful context and translations, making it even more accessible to a wider audience. Overall, "The Hedgehog and the Fox" is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the intersections between philosophy and history.

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Status Anxiety - Thryft
Alain de Botton

Status Anxiety

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Alain de Botton has a talent for making philosophy accessible, and in "Status Anxiety" he turns his attention to a very personal aspect of our lives: our social status and how we feel about it. This book could be a breath of fresh psychological air, especially if you've been feeling the weight of social expectations. It’s like having a calm conversation with a wise friend who helps you understand why you feel the way you do and offers a different perspective on how to cope with these often unspoken anxieties.

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Naked - Thryft
David Sedaris

Naked

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Naked by David Sedaris would be an enjoyable read for anyone who appreciates humour and enjoys reading personal memoirs. Sedaris has an incredible ability to find the humour in everyday situations and his witty writing style will keep readers hooked. The unique aspect of this book is the honest and vulnerable portrayal of the author's life, making it relatable to many readers. Overall, Naked is a well-written and entertaining book that will leave readers feeling both amused and introspective.

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I Will Never See the World Again - Thryft
Ahmet Altan, Yasemin Çongar

I Will Never See the World Again

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This book could be a good read for someone who craves a powerful memoir that explores the intersection of literature and personal fate. Through his imprisonment, Altan's reflection on the powerlessness, the hope, and the resilience of a writer's mind offers solace and inspiration. Dive into this captivating journey where destiny merges with the magic of storytelling.

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Common Sense - And Rights of Man : Bold-faced Thoughts on Revolution, Reason, and Personal Freedom - Thryft
Laura Ross, Thomas Paine

Common Sense - And Rights of Man : Bold-faced Thoughts on Revolution, Reason, and Personal Freedom

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The newest entry in our popular “Bold-faced” series offers an innovative reading of Thomas Paine's two most influential essays. Readers will find inspiration in this unique edition, which features the authoritative text of Paine's works, highlighted important passages, an introduction that examines his concepts from today's perspective, and writing exercises with lined pages.

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Hooking Up - Thryft
Tom Wolfe

Hooking Up

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*Tom Wolfe's first collection of essays and short fiction for twenty years: a major publishing event* Hooking Up ranges all over the modern world; in it Tom Wolfe updates us on the sexual manners and mores of teenagers (he is not adverse to doing a survey of teenage address books to find out exactly how many of them don't know the names of the boy/girl they've just hooked up with). From this he moves effortlessly to an investigation of the fundamental ways in which our lives and self-perceptions have changed, living as we do in a modern world of genetic engineering and neuroscience. There are pieces on sting T.V. as well as forecasts of radical changes sweeping the world of the arts. Hooking Up closes with the legendary, never-before-reprinted pieces about The New Yorker and its famously reclusive editor William Shawn, pieces which early on helped win Wolfe his matchless reputation for reportorial bravura and spot-on insight. A glorious, questioning, memorable book, Hooking Up shows Tom Wolfe at the very top of his form.

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Azadi - Freedom. Fascism. Fiction - Thryft
Arundhati Roy

Azadi - Freedom. Fascism. Fiction

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If you're feeling the pull to understand the complexities of modern freedom struggles and to dive into the depths of personal and political discourse, Arundhati Roy's "Azadi" could be just the provocation you need. Her sharp essays blend the personal with the political, challenging you to contemplate the state of the world through the insightful eyes of a seasoned activist. This might be a revelatory read for you, especially in these times of global upheaval—it’s an invitation to ponder and to act.

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This is What Inequality Looks Like: Essays by Teo You Yenn - Thryft
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You Yenn Teo

This Is What Inequality Looks Like

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If you want to truly understand the realities of inequality in Singapore, "This is What Inequality Looks Like" is a must-read. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, Teo You Yenn offers a deep dive into the experiences of low-income individuals and reveals the intersection between personal struggles and systemic inequality. This book will challenge your perspective, broaden your empathy, and inspire you to take action towards a more equitable society.

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This Is What Inequality Looks Like (New Edition) - Thryft
You Yenn Teo

This Is What Inequality Looks Like (New Edition)

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Recommendation: - This book is a thought-provoking exploration of poverty and inequality, challenging readers to question their preconceived notions and shift their perspective. It offers a unique opportunity to see ourselves as part of the solution and compels us to confront uncomfortable truths about our society. Once you read it, you'll never see poverty and inequality the same way again.

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On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts (Little Black Classics) (Paperback) - Thryft
Thomas de Quincey

On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts (Little Black Classics) (Paperback)

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'People begin to see that something more goes to the composition of a fine murder than two blockheads to kill and be killed - a knife - a purse - and a dark lane...' In this provocative and blackly funny essay, Thomas de Quincey considers murder in a purely aesthetic light and explains how practically every philosopher over the past two hundred years has been murdered - 'insomuch, that if a man calls himself a philosopher, and never had his life attempted, rest assured there is nothing in him'.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Thomas de Quincey (1785-1859). Thomas de Quincey's Confessions and an English Opium-Eater and Other Writings is available in Penguin Classics.

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Bad Feminist - Thryft
Roxane Gay

Bad Feminist

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Alternate cover edition here .From Roxane Gay comes this collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched young cultural observers of her generation.“Pink is my favorite color. I used to say my favorite color was black to be cool, but it is pink—all shades of pink. If I have an accessory, it is probably pink. I read Vogue, and I’m not doing it ironically, though it might seem that way. I once live-tweeted the September issue.”In these funny and insightful essays, Roxane Gay takes us through the journey of her evolution as a woman (Sweet Valley High) of color (The Help) while also taking readers on a ride through culture of the last few years (Girls, Django in Chains) and commenting on the state of feminism today (abortion, Chris Brown). The portrait that emerges is not only one of an incredibly insightful woman continually growing to understand herself and our society, but also one of our culture.Bad Feminist is a sharp, funny, and spot-on look at the ways in which the culture we consume becomes who we are, and an inspiring call-to-arms of all the ways we still need to do better.Introduction : Feminism (n.): plural --[Me] --Feel me. See me. Hear me. Reach me. --Peculiar benefits --Typical first year professor --To scratch, claw, or grope clumsily or frantically --[Gender & sexuality] --How to be friends with another woman --Girls, girls, girls --I once was Miss America --Garish, glorious spectacles --Not here to make friends --How we all lose --Reaching for catharsis: getting fat right (or wrong) and Diana Spechler's Skinny --The smooth surfaces of idyll --The careless language of sexua l violence --What we hunger for --The illusion of safety / the safety of illusion --The spectacle of broken men --Beyond the measure of men --Some jokes are funnier than others --Dear young ladies who love Chris Brown --So much they would let him beat them --Blurred lines, indeed --The trouble with prince charming, or he who trespassed against us --[Race & entertainment] --The solace of preparing fried foods and other quaint remembrances from 1960's Mississippi: thoughts that help --Surviving Django --Beyond the struggle narrative --The morality of Tyler Perry --The last day of a young black man --When less is more --[Politics, gender & race] --The politics of repectability --When Twitter does what journalism cannot --The alienable rights of women --Holding out for a hero --A tale of two profiles --The racism we all carry --Tragedy. Call. Compassion. Response. --[Back to me] --Bad feminist: take one --Bad feminists

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The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable - Thryft
Amitav Ghosh

The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable

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Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.The extreme nature of today’s climate events, Ghosh asserts, make them peculiarly resistant to contemporary modes of thinking and imagining. This is particularly true of serious literary fiction: hundred-year storms and freakish tornadoes simply feel too improbable for the novel; they are automatically consigned to other genres. In the writing of history, too, the climate crisis has sometimes led to gross simplifications; Ghosh shows that the history of the carbon economy is a tangled global story with many contradictory and counterintuitive elements.Ghosh ends by suggesting that politics, much like literature, has become a matter of personal moral reckoning rather than an arena of collective action. But to limit fiction and politics to individual moral adventure comes at a great cost. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence—a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all cultural forms. His book serves as a great writer’s summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.

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Nobody Knows My Name - Thryft
James Baldwin

Nobody Knows My Name

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From one of the most brilliant writers and thinkers of the twentieth century comes a collection of "passionate, probing, controversial" essays ( The Atlantic ) on topics ranging from race relations in the United States to the role of the writer in society.Told with Baldwin's characteristically unflinching honesty, this “splendid book” ( The New York Times ) offers illuminating, deeply felt essays along with personal accounts of Richard Wright, Norman Mailer and other writers. “James Baldwin is a skillful writer, a man of fine intelligence and a true companion in the desire to make life human. To take a cue from his title, we had better learn his name.” — The New York Times

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Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . : Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes - Thryft
Daniel Klein, Thomas Cathcart

Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . : Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy but finds it daunting and dry. By using jokes and humor, Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein make complex philosophical concepts accessible and enjoyable. You'll find yourself laughing out loud while gaining a deeper understanding of the great thinkers and their ideas. Get ready to have your mind tickled and your perspective transformed.

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The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories - Thryft
Marina Keegan, Anne Fadiman

The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories

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This collection of essays and stories by the late Marina Keegan provides a raw and honest insight into the thoughts and aspirations of the current generation. The blend of youthful optimism and life’s complexities in her writing is both relatable and powerfully thought-provoking. Through her words, the reader is encouraged to not only reflect on their own lives but also find hope in a world sometimes saturated with despair.

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View from the Cheap Seats : Selected Nonfiction -- Paperback [Paperback] - Thryft
Neil Gaiman

View from the Cheap Seats : Selected Nonfiction -- Paperback [Paperback]

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A collection of speeches, articles, essays and introductions from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, commentator and craftsman Neil Gaiman.The View from the Cheap Seats draws together, for the first time ever, myriad non-fiction writing by international phenomenon and Sunday Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. From Make Good Art, the speech he gave at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia that went viral, to pieces on artists and legends including Terry Pratchett, Lou Reed and Ray Bradbury, the collection offers a glimpse into the head and heart of one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.'Literature does not occur in a vacuum. It cannot be a monologue. It has to be a conversation'Welcome to the conversation. Neil Gaiman fled the land of journalism to find truths through storytelling and sanctuary in not needing to get all the facts right. Of course, the real world continued to make up its own stories around him, and he has responded over the years with a wealth of ideas and introductions, dreams and speeches.The View From the Cheap Seats will draw you in to these exchanges on making good art and Syrian refugees, the power of a single word and playing the kazoo with Stephen King, writing about books, comics and the imagination of friends, being sad at the Oscars and telling lies for a living. Here 'we can meet the writer full on' (Stephen Fry) as he opens our minds to the people he admires and the things he believes might just mean something - and makes room for us to join the conversation too.

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The Internet is a Playground - Thryft
David Thorne

The Internet is a Playground

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If you're a fan of sharp wit and don't mind a bit of edge, "The Internet is a Playground" by David Thorne is right up your alley. Thorne's collection of hilarious Internet pranks and correspondences might have you laughing out loud, so maybe save it for somewhere you won't get side-eye for cackling. It's an unputdownable book for anyone who appreciates Internet humor translated into ink and paper.

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The Importance of Living - Thryft
Lin Yutang

The Importance of Living

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《生活的艺术》创作于20世纪30年代，出版至今已再版四十余次，被译成多种语言。作者以轻快的笔触展现了中国人的闲情雅趣，将生活的浪漫与优雅进行了完美的呈现。在生活的艺术面前，我们看到了现代快节奏的生活中最为缺乏，也是我们最渴望的闲适情调。这种古典的优雅与从容，是中国人骨子里浪漫情怀的现实表达。穿越历史的尘埃，背负过多的中国人如何在忙碌中保持这种内心的旷达，如何保有并延续这份灵动的性情？闲适人生，是一种充满智慧的处世哲学，更是我们在现代忙碌生活中最需要的生活态度。

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The Importance of Living - Thryft
Lin Yutang

The Importance of Living

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《生活的艺术》创作于20世纪30年代，出版至今已再版四十余次，被译成多种语言。作者以轻快的笔触展现了中国人的闲情雅趣，将生活的浪漫与优雅进行了完美的呈现。在生活的艺术面前，我们看到了现代快节奏的生活中最为缺乏，也是我们最渴望的闲适情调。这种古典的优雅与从容，是中国人骨子里浪漫情怀的现实表达。穿越历史的尘埃，背负过多的中国人如何在忙碌中保持这种内心的旷达，如何保有并延续这份灵动的性情？闲适人生，是一种充满智慧的处世哲学，更是我们在现代忙碌生活中最需要的生活态度。

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Walden and Civil Disobedience - Thryft
Henry David Thoreau

Walden and Civil Disobedience

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Naturalist and philosopher Thoreau's timeless essays on the role of humanity—in the world of nature, and in society and government.Thoreau, a sturdy individualist and nature lover, lived a spare existence in a wooden hut on the edge of Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts, from 1845 to 1847. "Walden" is the fruit of Thoreau's two-year stay on the Walden Pond. It is a record of his experiment in a simple life and his contemplation of the wonders of nature and the ways of man. He carefully shaped the book to follow the natural cycle of the seasons, yet it is more than an account of life in the woods, it is a quest for personal freedom and individuality that evokes nature without being sentimental or distorting the natural world."Civil Disobedience" was also based on Thoreau's experiences during the period he lived on the pond. In 1846, he was arrested for not having paid his poll tax, as a way of demonstrating that he did not recognize the authority of a government that "buys and sells men, women, and children." It is a treatise against slavery and a government that wages war to support injustice.This edition -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information-A chronology of the author's life and work-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations-Detailed explanatory notes-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

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Small Is Beautiful : A Study of Economics as if People Mattered - Thryft
Ernst F. Schumacher

Small Is Beautiful : A Study of Economics as if People Mattered

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Small Is A Study of Economics As If People Mattered is a collection of essays by British economist E. F. Schumacher. The phrase "Small Is Beautiful" came from a phrase by his teacher Leopold Kohr.

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How To Be An Alien - A Handbook For Beginners And Advanced Pupils - Thryft
George Mikes, Nicholas Bentley

How To Be An Alien - A Handbook For Beginners And Advanced Pupils

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George Mikes says, 'the English have no soul; they have the understatement instead'. But they do have a sense of humour - they provide it by buying over three hundred thousand copies of a book that took them quietly and completely apart, a book that really took the Mikes out of them.

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A Room of One's Own - Thryft
Virginia Woolf

A Room of One's Own

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2015 Reprint of the Original Edition of 1929. "A Room of One's Own" is an extended essay by Virginia Woolf. First published in 1929, the essay was based on a series of lectures she delivered at Cambridge University in October 1928. While this extended essay in fact employs a fictional narrator and narrative to explore women both as writers of and characters in fiction, the manuscript for the delivery of the series of lectures, titled "Women and Fiction," and hence the essay, are considered non-fiction. The essay is generally seen as a feminist text, and is noted in its argument for both a literal and figurative space for women writers within a literary tradition dominated by patriarchy.

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When We Cease To Understand The World - Thryft
Benjamín Labatut, Adrian Nathan West

When We Cease To Understand The World

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Dive into the captivating world of science and its enigmas. Labatut takes you on a thrilling ride, intertwining history and philosophy with mind-bending scientific discoveries. As you explore the unknown, you'll be confronted with profound questions about the nature of reality and our place in the universe. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking adventure that challenges your understanding of the world.

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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales - Thryft
Oliver Sacks

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales

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This book offers fascinating insights into the human brain and the conditions that can so drastically alter one's perception of the world. Oliver Sacks writes with deep humanity and compassion, creating vivid portraits of the lives of those struggling with neurological disorders. At times tragic, at times awe-inspiring, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the brain and the human experience.

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Twilight and Philosophy : Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality - Thryft
William Irwin, Rebecca Housel, J. Jeremy Wisnewski

Twilight and Philosophy : Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality

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The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series. Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of "vegetarian" vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will? Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people? From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker? Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward? As absorbing as the Meyer novels themselves, Twilight and Philosophy: Gives you a new perspective on Twilight characters, storylines, and themesHelps you gain fresh insights into the Twilight novels and moviesFeatures an irresistible combination of vampires, romance, and philosophy Twilight and Philosophy is a must-have companion for every Twilight fan, whether you're new to the series or have followed it since the beginning.

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EPICURE BEING HAPPY /ANGLAIS - Thryft
Epicure

EPICURE BEING HAPPY /ANGLAIS

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This book could be a good read for someone searching for a deeper understanding of true happiness. Epicure's teachings remind us that pleasure is not found in material possessions or short-term indulgence, but in living a life guided by sensible and noble choices. Through his philosophical perspective, the book encourages readers to appreciate the simple joys of being alive and to prioritize the absence of pain and fear. It is a thought-provoking guide that challenges traditional notions of happiness and invites readers to live a more fulfilled and joyful life.

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Philosophy For Life - Thryft
Jules Evans

Philosophy For Life

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Recommended for anyone seeking practical guidance in life. This book seamlessly blends philosophy into daily life lessons and can help readers learn how to use ancient ideas to stay grounded and navigate the complexities of modern living.

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Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects - Thryft
Paul Edwards, Bertrand Russell

Why I am Not a Christian, and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects

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If you're someone who's not shy about questioning the status quo, especially regarding religion, Bertrand Russell's essays will resonate with you. His fearless dissection of religious constructs using unapologetic logic has a way of stripping down complexities into clear-cut arguments. Whether it challenges or reaffirms your beliefs, it's an intellectually stimulating read that might just shift your perspective on the power and place of religion in society.

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Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments : A Stone Reader - Thryft
Simon Critchley, Peter Catapano

Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments : A Stone Reader

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This book is a great read for those who are interested in exploring and challenging their personal ethical beliefs. The book provides diverse perspectives on ethical issues that are applicable to everyday life, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of ethics. The essays are written in an accessible and engaging manner, making it an easy and enjoyable read for individuals at any level of knowledge in philosophy.

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The Joy of Small Things : 'A not-so-small joy in itself.' Nigella Lawson - Thryft
Hannah Jane Parkinson

The Joy of Small Things : 'A not-so-small joy in itself.' Nigella Lawson

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"The Joy of Small Things" can be a good read for those seeking to find happiness and contentment in the everyday experiences of life. Hannah Jane Parkinson, through her own experiences, teaches us to find joy in seemingly insignificant things. The book is a love letter to the small pleasures of life that often go unnoticed. Parkinson's writing is relatable, easy to read and witty, making it a great daily diversion.

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Ill Fares the Land - Thryft
Tony Judt

Ill Fares the Land

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"Ill Fares the Land" is for those who feel that something is fundamentally wrong with our current way of living. Tony Judt offers a historical perspective that helps us understand how we arrived at this moment. He challenges us to imagine a new form of governance and way of life that prioritize fairness over efficiency. This book is a thought-provoking read that offers hope for a better future.

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The Art of Travel - Thryft
Alain de Botton

The Art of Travel

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Any Baedeker will tell us where we ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell us how and why. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought to How Proust Can Save Your Life, de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travel is a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it.

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Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer - Thryft
Una LaMarche

Unabrow : Misadventures of a Late Bloomer

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Unabrow is a hilarious book for anyone who has ever felt awkward or struggled to fit in. Una LaMarche's witty writing style will have you laughing out loud as she shares cringe-worthy stories from her own life. What makes this book stand out is its feminist undertones - Una is unapologetically herself, embracing her body hair and exposing the ridiculous expectations placed on women's appearances. This book is perfect for fans of Mindy Kaling, Tina Fey, and Amy Schumer who want to read about a woman unafraid to be herself.

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Chronicles of a Liquid Society - Thryft
Umberto Eco

Chronicles of a Liquid Society

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Umberto Eco was an international cultural superstar. A celebrated essayist as well as novelist, in this, his last collection, he explores many aspects of the modern world with irrepressible curiosity and wisdom written in his uniquely ironic voice.Written by Eco as articles for his regular column in l’Espresso magazine, he brings his dazzling erudition, incisiveness and keen sense of the everyday to bear on topics such as popular culture and politics, unbridled individualism, conspiracies, the old and the young, mobile phones, mass media, racism, good manners and the crisis in ideological values. It is a final gift to his readers – astute, witty and illuminating.

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The Creative Nudge: Simple Steps to Help You Think Differently - Thryft
Mick Mahoney, Kevin Chesters

The Creative Nudge: Simple Steps to Help You Think Differently

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This book could be a good read for someone who wants to tap into their creative potential and think outside the box. Using the concept of "nudge theory," The Creative Nudge shows you how small changes in behavior can have a big impact on your thinking. With practical steps and insights, it helps you retrain your brain and live a more creative and rewarding life. It's time to unlock your innate originality and embrace a new way of approaching the world.

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How to Live : A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer - Thryft
Sarah Bakewell

How to Live : A Life of Montaigne in one question and twenty attempts at an answer

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This book is a unique blend of biography and philosophical exploration. Through Montaigne's essays, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery as they ponder life's big questions alongside the Renaissance nobleman. Bakewell's engaging writing style effortlessly brings Montaigne to life, making this book a captivating and thought-provoking read. Whether you're seeking companionship, wisdom, or simply entertainment, How to Live is sure to provide all that and more.

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On the Genealogy of Morals : A Polemic - Thryft
Douglas Smith, Friedrich Nietzsche

On the Genealogy of Morals : A Polemic

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On the Genealogy of Morals (1887) is a book about the history of ethics and about interpretation. Nietzsche rewrites the former as a history of cruelty, exposing the central values of the Judaeo-Christian and liberal traditions - compassion, equality, justice - as the product of a brutal process of conditioning designed to domesticate the animal vitality of earlier cultures. The result is a book which raises profoundly disquieting issues about the violence of both ethics and interpretation. Nietzsche questions moral certainties by showing that religion and science have no claim to absolute truth, before turning on his own arguments in order to call their very presuppositions into question. The Genealogy is the most sustained of Nietzsche's later works and offers one of the fullest expressions of his characteristic concerns. This edition places his ideas within the cultural context of his own time and stresses the relevance of his work for a contemporary audience.

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Heavenly City of the Eighteenth-century Philosophers - Thryft
Carl Lotus Becker

Heavenly City of the Eighteenth-century Philosophers

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Based on the Storrs lectures delivered at Yale University A distinguished American historian challenges the belief that 18th century was essentially modern in its temper. In crystalline prose Carl L. Becker demonstrates that the period commonly described as the Age of Reason was, in fact, very far from that. Voltaire, Hume, Diderot & Locke were living in a medieval world. They "demolished the Heavenly City of St. Augustine only to rebuild it with more up-to-date materials." PrefaceClimates of OpinionThe Laws of Nature & of Nature's GodThe New History: Philosophy Teaching by ExampleThe Uses of Posterity

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The Nasty Bits : Collected Cuts, Useable Trim, Scraps and Bones - Thryft
Anthony Bourdain

The Nasty Bits : Collected Cuts, Useable Trim, Scraps and Bones

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Recommendation: - If you're a fan of Anthony Bourdain's unfiltered storytelling style, "The Nasty Bits" is a must-read. Bourdain takes you on a wild ride across the globe, serving up brutally honest, funny, and sometimes shocking stories from his travels. From scrounging for eel in Hanoi to revealing the behind-the-scenes of television production, this collection is a passionate stew that will leave you craving for more.

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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs - Thryft
Chuck Klosterman

Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs

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With an exhaustive knowledge of popular culture and an effortless ability to spin brilliant prose out of unlikely subject matter, Klosterman attacks the entire spectrum of postmodern America: reality TV, Internet porn, breakfast cereal, serial killers, Pamela Anderson, literary Jesus freaks, and the real difference between apples and oranges (of which there is none). Sex, Drugs and Coca Puffs is ostensibly about movies, sport, television, music, books, video games and kittens, but really it's about us. All of us.

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The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump : 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President - Thryft
Steve Wruble, Bandy X. Lee, Craig Malkin

The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump : 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President

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This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the mental health implications of a U.S. President and how it can impact an entire nation. The book presents a consensus view by more than two dozen psychiatrists and mental health experts, drawing attention to the potential consequences of ignoring a president's mental instability and the duty to warn America. It particularly highlights the author's concerns on Trump's impulsiveness, personality disorder, and its dangerous consequences. It is a thought-provoking book that will make you question the sanity and stability of a leader with access to nuclear weapons.

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This Explains Everything : Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works - Thryft
John Brockman

This Explains Everything : Deep, Beautiful, and Elegant Theories of How the World Works

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In This Explains Everything, John Brockman, founder and publisher of Edge.org, asked experts in numerous fields and disciplines to come up with their favorite explanations for everyday occurrences. Why do we recognize patterns? Is there such a thing as positive stress? Are we genetically programmed to be in conflict with each other? Those are just some of the 150 questions that the world's best scientific minds answer with elegant simplicity.With contributions from Jared Diamond, Richard Dawkins, Nassim Taleb, Brian Eno, Steven Pinker, and more, everything is explained in fun, uncomplicated terms that make the most complex concepts easy to comprehend.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit - Thryft
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Barbara Bergman

Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit

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If you're seeking comfort or a moral boost, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" could be the book for you. Each story is a gentle reminder of life's small pleasures and important lessons. It's the kind of book that you might find yourself reaching for when you need a little pick-me-up, or inspiration to see the brighter side of life.

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Ethics in the Real World : 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter - Thryft
Peter Singer

Ethics in the Real World : 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter

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Peter Singer is often described as the world's most influential philosopher. He is also one of its most controversial. The author of important books such as "Animal Liberation," "Practical Ethics," "Rethinking Life and Death," and "The Life You Can Save," he helped launch the animal rights and effective altruism movements and contributed to the development of bioethics. Now, in "Ethics in the Real World," Singer shows that he is also a master at dissecting important current events in a few hundred words.In this book of brief essays, he applies his controversial ways of thinking to issues like climate change, extreme poverty, animals, abortion, euthanasia, human genetic selection, sports doping, the sale of kidneys, the ethics of high-priced art, and ways of increasing happiness. Singer asks whether chimpanzees are people, smoking should be outlawed, or consensual sex between adult siblings should be decriminalized, and he reiterates his case against the idea that all human life is sacred, applying his arguments to some recent cases in the news. In addition, he explores, in an easily accessible form, some of the deepest philosophical questions, such as whether anything really matters and what is the value of the pale blue dot that is our planet. The collection also includes some more personal reflections, like Singer's thoughts on one of his favorite activities, surfing, and an unusual suggestion for starting a family conversation over a holiday feast.Provocative and original, these essays will challenge--and possibly change--your beliefs about a wide range of real-world ethical questions.

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The Unspeakable - Thryft
Meghan Daum

The Unspeakable

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The Unspeakable could be a good read for users who enjoy personal essays that bring a fresh perspective to daily experiences. Through her writing, Meghan Daum dissects our culture's illusions and blind spots while retaining her own joy and compassion. With a mix of piercing insight and funny anecdotes, Daum explores the ups and downs of life and pushes back against false sentimentality. Users who appreciate Nora Ephron's humour and Joan Didion's insight would likely enjoy this book.

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Notes from a Big Country - Thryft
Bill Bryson

Notes from a Big Country

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Recommended for those who enjoy dry humor and satire. Bryson's wit shines in this collection of columns, as he offers his outsider's perspective on American culture and quirks. His observations are both humorous and biting, providing a unique and eye-opening view of the country.

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Devotion - Thryft
Patti Smith

Devotion

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If you're intrigued by the mystique of artistry, "Devotion" is something special. Patti Smith, a revered artist and writer, invites you into her world, offering a rare look at the intimate details of her creative process. As you read, you'll find yourself on a personal trek through inspiring locales, mingling with the spirits of literary greats. It's not just a book; it's a window into the soul of creation itself.

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When You Are Engulfed in Flames - Thryft
David Sedaris

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

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This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys dark humor and finds amusement in the absurdities of everyday life. With his trademark wit, David Sedaris takes readers on a humorous journey through bizarre conundrums, from awkward encounters on airplanes to protecting a house from neurotic songbirds. Not only will this collection of essays make you laugh out loud, but it will also resonate with the deeper truths of human existence. So, buckle up, get ready to laugh, and let Sedaris engulf you in his riotously entertaining stories.

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The Passions of the Soul - Thryft
René Descartes, Stephen Voss

The Passions of the Soul

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Recommendation: - This book delves deep into the complexities of human emotions, offering a profound understanding of how our passions shape us. Descartes presents a systematic examination of the fundamental nature of emotions, dissecting them with logic and reason. If you're fascinated by the intricacies of human psychology and yearn for intellectual stimulation, this philosophical masterpiece is a must-read.

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