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A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was. The astonishing success of Google was a black swan;...
Chords, chords, and (almost) nothing but chords Guitar Chords For Dummies is full of, well, guitar chords. This indispensable reference is a must for guitarists of every ambition, skill level, and musical genre, providing a key to the simplest and most complex guitar chords—over 600 in all. Each...
Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns to mark our 50th anniversary. This special edition sets the travel agenda for the year to come, with an inspirational list of 50 incredible destinations to experience over the forthcoming year. Expect a mix of emerging travel hotspots, underappreciated...
Inspired by a personal obsession with this singular exotic fruit, Feijoa is a sweeping, global tale about the dance between people and plants - how we need each other, how we change each other, and the surprising ways certain species make their way into our imaginations, our stomachs, and our...
Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival. Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum,...
From the bestselling author of Spoon-Fed and The Diet Myth, a comprehensive guide to the new science of nutrition, drawing on Tim Spector's cutting-edge research. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated. In his new book, Tim Spector...
In the modern information age, our brain's coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical overthinking....
Mā tini, mā mano ka rangatira a kapa haka Kapa haka flourishes through the efforts of many. Embrace the joy and wonder that is kapa haka through the experiences, people and triumphs of the past 24 festivals, and relive memories that will stir, ignite and uplift the soul. He Tau Makuru: 50 Years of...
What makes chocolate so alluring? Why is it the inspiration for endless culinary creativity? Sam Bilton explores our complex relationship with this versatile confection, which is made from the humble beans of the tropical cacao tree. Divided thematically, the book moves between the ceremonial uses...
In an era of escalating global conflicts, this book challenges the conventional belief that nation-states need military forces to ensure their security and contribute to international peace. As academic discourse on non-violent methods of national defence and global peace promotion gains momentum,...
A compilation of quotes about New Zealand by the intelligent and the well-known. Sourced from a mix of well-known New Zealanders and famous foreigners, with some people being generous in their kindness while others are biting in their savagery about the country. The arc of quotes map New Zealand's...
With a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds...
ProSeries Large Diesel Engine Service and Repair Manual LDS1This manual covers diesel industrial engines with 150-500 cu. in. (2. 5-8. 2 L). More than 75 models are covered. Clymer ProSeries Outdoor Power manuals feature condensed service data and specifications covering multiple manufacturers and...
Relax, unwind and soak up the wisdom of the sloth with the slowest page turner you'll ever read. From tidying and Hygge, to living Lagom, the endless pressure to be happier, live better, sleep soundly, and eat mindfully can be exhausting. But this year's lifestyle trend finally delivers the perfect...
Learn chess from International Master and top Youtube chess teacher GothamChess in this accessible and fun guide for beginner and mid-level players packed full of game-winning strategies and entertaining wit. Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches beginner and intermediate players the...
This major book tells the story of four expeditions made by staff of the Dominion Museum between 1919 and 1923, setting them in the context of a series of collaborations between Maori and non-Maori leaders in New Zealand in the wake of the New Zealand Wars. Written by some of New Zealand's...
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