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Guardian 'Book of the day' Winner of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing Shortlisted for the 2025 Highland Book Prize ---- For millennia, elms shaped our landscape and our folklore; then they started dying. Few young people have seen a mature elm tree. They once covered great swathes of Europe and North America, but Dutch elm disease has since...

Humans and non-human animals alike rely on temporal cues to coordinate behaviour. This Element investigates whether non-human animals possess genuine temporal cognition—the capacity to mentally represent time rather than merely respond to temporal cues. It examines the evolution of cognitive architectures that support temporal coordination and considers the philosophical implications of time representation. Challenging the long-standing view that non-human animals...

Humans and non-human animals alike rely on temporal cues to coordinate behaviour. This Element investigates whether non-human animals possess genuine temporal cognition–the capacity to mentally represent time rather than merely respond to temporal cues. It examines the evolution of cognitive architectures that support temporal coordination and considers the philosophical implications of time representation. Challenging the long-standing view that non-human animals...

This fully updated fifth edition offers over 150 case-based multiple-choice questions across ten core areas of psychiatry and psychopharmacology. An essential learning resource for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and pharmacists, it helps identify knowledge gaps and guide further study. Each question includes detailed explanations and references, enabling users to diagnose psychiatric symptoms, implement evidence-based treatments, and integrate...

Published in France in 2018, Henri Atlan's book Cours de philosophie biologique et cognitiviste: Spinoza et la biologie actuelle (Odile Jacob, 2018) represents a turning point in Spinoza's interpretations of contemporary life sciences. Henri Atlan is the first in this field of research, of applied epistemology and ontology, to effectively address contemporary questions in biology and cognitive sciences. Atlan presents...

Radiation Evangelists explores X-ray and radium therapy in the United States and Great Britain during a crucial period of its development, from 1896 to 1925. It focuses on the pioneering work of early advocates in the field, the "radiation evangelists" who, motivated by their faith in a new technology, trust in new energy sources, and hope for future breakthroughs, turned...

Possibilist Knowledge is the kind of scientific knowledge about what makes something possible or impossible in a given context, given the satisfaction or absence of a necessary condition, and which is formed by possibilist laws and explanations. Unlike knowledge of physical necessity, which states what must occur, or probabilistic knowledge, which indicates what is likely to occur, possibilist knowledge delineates...

Progress is defined as change towards the better. This definition, comprising both a descriptive and a normative element, can be applied in the organic domain to the history of living organisms. If evolutionary biologists struggle to live with organic progress, they also seem unable to live without it. Are there any theoretical arguments for using the normative terms 'good' and...

Operations Management plays a vital role in improving healthcare. Some of its core concepts and tools, such as Lean and statistical process control, have their own Elements in this series. In this Element, the authors provide an overview of three major topics in healthcare operations management: capacity and demand, focus, and people and process. They demonstrate how queuing theory reveals...

Exploring distinctive practices in the artisanal, mercantile, and governmental sites of London, Metropolitan Science offers a new perspective on the development of a scientific culture between the years 1600-1800. Beginning with the demographics of London in the 17th and 18th centuries, including its attraction of migrants, importance as a centre of empire, and the role of its institutions in government,...

Love in the Time of Zika examines the transformation of reproductive politics spurred by the Zika public health emergency in 2016. The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease with a direct link to fetal and children’s disabilities, provoked the surveillance of and intervention into women’s and girls’ bodies and lives. Paige Marie Patchin tracks this period of intense reproductive experimentation, from...

Love in the Time of Zika examines the transformation of reproductive politics spurred by the Zika public health emergency in 2016. The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease with a direct link to fetal and children’s disabilities, provoked the surveillance of and intervention into women’s and girls’ bodies and lives. Paige Marie Patchin tracks this period of intense reproductive experimentation, from...

Living the Urban Periphery explores the vibrant and evolving edges of cities, focusing particularly on African urban peripheries. Despite their significant transformations, these areas are under-researched, with scant attention given to the patterns of building, growth, investment, and decline that define them, as well as the lived experiences of their inhabitants. This co-authored monograph presents findings from an extensive comparative...

Across the globe, patients are no longer passive recipients of care—they are active participants, decision-makers, and collaborators. This timely volume, Health Professionals and Patient and Public Involvement in Healthcare, explores the evolving landscape of patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare, focusing on its intersection with the healthcare professions. Drawing on international perspectives, the book examines how patients and professionals...

This book focuses on the policies, politics and management of health care in Northern Ireland from 1921 to 1973. It explores the development of Northern Irish health care from its highly localist and fragmented origins to the most centrally managed system within the National Health Service. At the core of this analysis is an exploration of the interest groups that...

What goes wrong when emotions get turned into digital data to be measured, monitored and managed Data from facial emotion recognition, brain-computer interfaces, virtual reality, global emotion surveys and sentiment analysis offer an extraordinary new terrain for scientific exploration. Emotion sensing promises to decode and even to augment and control the very essence of human experience. But what if the...

This book aims to examine the nature of and resistance to gendered urban violence among Brazilian women in London and in the favelas of Mare, Rio de Janeiro. Drawing on the conceptualisation of a translocational gendered urban violence framework, it highlights the importance of examining direct forms of gender-based violence across private, public, and transnational spheres as interlinked with structural,...

Surviving the demise of his humoral pathology and anatomy, Galen’s works on simple and compound remedies (the so-called ‘galenicals’) formed the backbone of Western pharmacology up until the Industrial Revolution. Over its long and multicultural tradition—spanning the Roman Empire and Byzantium, through Islamicate societies, India, and China, to the New World and even Japan—Galenic pharmacopoeia evolved to incorporate new remedies,...

Philosophy was always outstretched between mythos and logos. In different historical periods, the proportions between these two constituents of philosophical thought were shaped differently. Papers gathered in this book examine these two poles of philosophical thinking treated not in oppositional, but in supplementary way. This volume explores the dynamic interplay between rational inquiry and mythical imagination in the philosophical thought...

Everyday Health, Embodiment, and Selfhood since 1950 explores the history of 'everyday health' in the postwar world and examines where it might be found. This volume shifts focus from top-down histories of health and medicine that emphasise states, medical professionals, and other experts. Instead, it centres on the day-to-day lives of people in diverse contexts from 1950 to the present....

How to build a rock-solid spiritual foundation for your child without overwhelming them, even if theological concepts seem too complex for young minds. Do you ever wonder how to explain big ideas like "sin" or "redemption" to a curious 8-year-old? Are you searching for a resource that sparks genuine wonder about God, rather than just reciting facts? Desperate to nurture...

Environments of Power provides unique case studies of environmental inclusion and exclusion across the Americas, Africa, Japan, India, and the South-Pacific. Using more-than-human and Indigenist approaches, chapters focus on Indigenous environmental resistance, marginalisation across social and physical environments, ecology as art, and how local communities are caught up in and resist development and infrastructure projects. The book demonstrates how environments...

Looking at how austerity has become embedded in institutional practices, this book offers new critical insights into the uneven geographies created by austerity. Reflecting on the spatially and socially uneven impacts of austerity on individuals and families, Julie MacLeavy shows how the new normal of post-welfare state governance will negatively condition life chances, even in better economic times. She considers...

Ever wonder about what an 18th-century physician or surgeon needed to know about skin diseases? For the very first time, the 18th-century handbook, Doctrina de Morbis Cutaneis (1783 edition), has been translated into English. In an effort to distill confusing information about skin diseases into a simple system for his students, Joseph Jacob Plenck (1738–1807)—unknowingly and without any recognition—set the...

Configuring Psychology offers a vibrant, multimodal sociological analysis of clinical psychology as a profession and practice in the UK. Starting from the widely-accepted principle and goal of enhancing access to care, it examines how political, economic, legal, and social dynamics intertwine with clinical norms and expertise. These interactions configure broader healthcare contexts, defining not only entry into therapy but also...

Configuring Psychology offers a vibrant, multimodal sociological analysis of clinical psychology as a profession and practice in the UK. Starting from the widely accepted principle and goal of enhancing access to care, it examines how political, economic, legal, and social dynamics intertwine with clinical norms and expertise. These interactions configure broader healthcare contexts, defining not only entry into therapy but...

Clinical Reasoning is an evidence-based, practical guide to coaching medical learners who are struggling with clinical reasoning. Filled with case examples and actionable approaches to real-time coaching in the classroom and authentic clinical contexts, this valuable resource promotes holistic, growth-oriented strategies to engage learners in their own improvement. This thorough guide equips teachers to help medical learners achieve competence in...

Step into this authoritative clinical guide designed to transform how you interpret semen tests and approach male fertility assessment. Specifically crafted for urologists, andrologists, reproductive endocrinologists, infertility specialists, fertility nurses, laboratory professionals, and researchers, this indispensable resource uniquely bridges laboratory findings with clinical decision-making. Drawing on the sixth edition of the WHO Laboratory Manual, the book offers a comprehensive exploration...

Above the Oxbow is a journey through the tangle of rich narratives surrounding Mount Holyoke, a locally cherished mountain in Western Massachusetts. It explores how visitors have forged connections with the mountain through various activities over the past two centuries. In an accessible blend of storytelling and scholarly analysis, Danielle Raad shows the significance of the landscape, historic sites, and...

100 reasons Dad is a steadfast and loving guide in his daughter's life. The perfect Father's Day gift, birthday present for dad, or sweet treasure for a daughter of any age! Show Dad your appreciation with this classic from New York Times bestselling author Greg Lang. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad has been bringing together fathers and daughters for...

The book features a passionate and clinically relevant synthesis of Dr. Liu's discipleship with Yang Zhenhai (楊真海), one of the last remaining master practitioners of Daoist acupuncture in mainland China. Liu's selection of this specific tradition for conscientious study and stewardship is based on affirmative answers to two essential questions: Is this lineage compelled by the objective to address the...

For centuries, the moon has been a source of wonder, inspiration and guidance. The Little Book of Moon Magic is your gateway to understanding and harnessing the moon's energy in your daily life. Whether you seek to set intentions, practice self-care or enhance your intuition, this book will help you align with the moon's natural rhythms. Learn about the significance...

Feasts, fireworks, friends and family - Diwali's festival of lights is a millennia-old religious and cultural tradition that celebrates more than just the defeating of evil spirits with an abundance of light. It is also a time where knowledge triumphs over ignorance, and the Indian nation enters a New Year with a new harvest and new fortunes. Diwali is India's...

Galileo Galilei’s Sidereus Nuncius is arguably the most dramatic scientific book ever published. It announced new and unexpected phenomena in the heavens, “unheard of through the ages,” revealed by a mysterious new instrument. Galileo had ingeniously improved the rudimentary “spyglasses” that appeared in Europe in 1608, and in the autumn of 1609 he pointed his new instrument at the sky,...

Plague in the Early Modern World presents a broad range of primary source materials from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, China, India, and North America that explore the nature and impact of plague and disease in the early modern world. During the early modern period, frequent and recurring outbreaks of plague and other epidemics around the world helped to...

Plague in the Early Modern World presents a broad range of primary source materials from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, China, India, and North America that explore the nature and impact of plague and disease in the early modern world. During the early modern period, frequent and recurring outbreaks of plague and other epidemics around the world helped to...

A handsome and elegant reader's journal for book lovers and book club goers of all levels. Within its 144 pages, you'll find a checklist of must-read books, guided content to help readers focus their literary explorations, sample book club questions, and dozens of evocative quotes from classic authors. Along with the informative front matter, engaging questions are sprinkled throughout the...

Effective leadership and management in health and social care are built on good practice, strong relationships, and a critical understanding of the wider context in which care takes place. Leading, Managing, Caring illustrates how leadership and management work in everyday settings, providing invaluable support to those practising or studying in the area. The book introduces the four core building blocks...

Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing: With Algorithms for Python, Fourth Edition is focused on the development and implementation of statistically motivated, data-driven techniques for digital image analysis of remotely sensed imagery. It features a tight interweaving of statistical and machine learning theory of algorithms with computer codes. The book develops statistical methods for the analysis of...

Hypochondria proposes a bold reimagining of a frequently dismissed condition. Susannah B. Mintz reframes health anxiety not as a pathology but as a site of creative potential, exploring hypochondria as a form of communication, a reorientation to time, a convergence of personal and communal identity, a declaration of bodymind needs, and an embrace of ageing's transformations. Far-ranging in its attention...

In the late nineteenth century, on the eve of the formation of Australia as a nation-state in 1902, the Australian medical system could be best described as a pluralistic one. While regular medicine constituted the predominant medical system, it was not clearly the dominant one, as regular physicians faced competition from a wide array of alternative practitioners. As regular medicine...

We owe a great debt to Jean Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797-1849) for his Atlas of Anatomy, which was not only a massive event in medical history, but also remains one of the most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated anatomical treatises ever published. Bourgery began work on his magnificent atlas in 1830 in cooperation with illustrator Nicolas Henri Jacob (1782-1871), a student...

As historian James Belich put it: There is little doubt that Cook has been emphasised to the unfair exclusion of the massive French contribution to European knowledge of New Zealand. This book seeks to redress this balance, drawing in the main on primary sources (both here and in France, and including primary research from original French documents never before translated...

Includes: Name & address Bereavement notices Details of service Personal memories Photographs In Memoriam - Black Cover by Bateman is a thoughtful keepsake, capturing the essence of remembrance in a beautifully curated format. This book provides ample space to document cherished memories, ensuring that each entry is lovingly preserved alongside personal mementos and photographs.

To Me, My X-Men! Perfect for Marvel fans, this collectible box of 100 postcards is a tribute to the X-Men through the comic book covers of their iconic adventures. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the X-Men, this postcard set features iconic cover art from the 1960s to modern-day classics, including team members and villains from across their heroic history. Discover...

An uplifting journal that provides an easy-to-follow daily writing ritual to release worries and cultivate joy. For fans of stress-busting bestsellers like Calm the Chaos, Am I Overthinking This?, and Let That Sh*t Go, this inviting journal guides users.

Princeton Architectural Press has turned [Bryan Nash] Gill's images into a lovely set of 12 notecards and envelopes. —The New York Times Style Magazine If there is, indeed, nothing lovelier than a tree, artist Bryan Nash Gill shows us why in this soothing collection of twelve blank notecards with accompanying envelopes, based on his popular book, Woodcut. The arboreal rings...

Wishes for Your Retirement is the perfect way to celebrate and pass along best wishes for anyone crossing the finish line into retirement. Create a unique and warmly personalised keepsake with this handsomely designed mini notepad with tear-away pages. Set the notepad out to encourage well-wishers at a retirement party, place it at a desk for coworkers to fill out...

An instant baby shower activity! Wishes for Your Baby is the perfect way to celebrate and pass along best wishes for the little one on the way. Create a unique and warmly personalised keepsake with this charmingly designed mini notepad with tear-away pages. Set the booklet out to welcome baby shower guests, place it at a desk for coworkers to...

In this guided journal, bestselling author and artist Kate Pocrass invites you to walk and wander in new ways, step out of your routine, and notice and appreciate all the details along the way. In celebration of the benefits and joys of walking, this illustrated journal includes 365+ undated daily entries so you can walk (and journal) at your own...

From the acclaimed author of the bestselling Two Minute Mornings (with over 100,000 copies sold!), this calming journal is a quick and easy way to wind down your day, let go of stress, and encourage reflection and good sleeping habits. Establishing a gratitude practice is a simple habit that can have huge positive impacts on your life. Drawn from psychological...

This handy journal is just the ticket for preserving and showing off tickets saved from sporting events, museum openings, rock concerts, and more. The roomy sleeves store tickets of all shapes and sizes, and lined margins provide space to jot down notes about the events. The acid-free pages will keep memorabilia in tip-top shape for years to come.

Kim Krans’s New York Times bestseller The Wild Unknown Tarot (375K copies sold) launched a culture-shifting brand that redefined tarot for the twenty-first century. Now comes Krans’s next deck in her bestselling series, The Wild Unknown Alchemy Deck and Guidebook. This stunning oracle deck reveals insights into the ancient mysteries of alchemy: the metaphorical process of turning lead (unconsciousness) into...

Over 720,000 Kew Gardens books sold in 15 languages! The perfect gift for anyone who enjoys nature. The Kew Gardens Nature Journal by Felicity Forster invites you to explore the wonders of the natural world. Whether you're an avid gardener, a dedicated environmentalist, or simply someone who finds peace in the beauty of nature, this journal is ideal for capturing...

Show your mom how much you cherish the unique relationship between you with this fill-in book, perfect for Mother's Day or birthday gift-giving! Featuring a spread for each letter of the alphabet, this gift book encourages you to fill in the blanks with a word or phrase representing the one-of-a-kind relationship you share with your mom. Whether A is for...

Discover the power of play! Brimming with practical tips and easy-to-follow instructions, this engaging deck features activities the whole family will enjoy, including: Craft projects Nature adventures Treasure hunts Simple science experiments On-the-go boredom busters And more! Perfect for weekends, vacations, rainy days, and road trips, these screen-free experiences are proven to stimulate young minds and encourage family connection. The...

Pendleton Woolen Mills has been producing its world-class wool textiles in iconic plaids, National Parks stripes, and patterns inspired by Native American weaving traditions for more than a century. Each notecard in this set of 20 features one of Pendleton's traditional trade blanket or jacquard patterns, and includes the story behind each pattern on the back.

This notebook collection features three 64-page journals, each with a vintage botanical or zoological chart on the front and back covers. Notebooks include foil stamping and are bound together with a belly band and baker's twine. The images featured on these notebook covers are the beloved ‘Jung-Koch-Quentell' charts, in the same style as the cover to the Art of Instruction...

Featuring vibrant photos of beautiful succulents, these notecards make a striking statement for any occasion – perfect for year-round gift enclosures, thank-you notes, or just-because cards. The Succulent Garden Notecards are designed with plant lovers and gardeners in mind, offering a delightful visual experience of lush greenery and captivating succulent arrangements. Whether it's for personal use or as a thoughtful...

Style Legends, Rebels, and Visionaries Notecards is an inclusive and eclectic collection of twenty illustrated portraits of fashion iconoclasts in the fields of music, film, art, pop culture, and more. This deluxe note set comes in a custom-designed box with a pull-out tray and features twenty assorted notecards and envelopes. Featured legends celebrated for their personal sense of style include...

Lose yourself in the supernatural realm of Studio Ghibli’s Academy Award-winning film Spirited Away! Featuring 30 final frames from the film, all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed, this collection of postcards (to keep or send) takes you on a remarkable journey through director Hayao Miyazaki’s fantastic spirit world. A must-have for animation fans of all ages!

This journal will keep your creative passion burning bright. A foil-stamped hardcover is designed to look like a box of matches and features gentle prompting every few pages inside for sparking the imagination. Ignite ideas, push past blocks, and blaze a new path; along the way, fill this journal with your writing, sketches, ideas, doodles, or dreams. For artists, writers,...

Make any day sparkle! This newest addition to the popular Spark series is full of fun prompts to get the whole family creating, imagining, and playing together. This shimmering faux matchbox is filled with 50 prompts for hands-on activities that encourage connection and creativity for all ages! Design a family crest together, reuse everyday materials to build a tiny town,...

This next offering in the Spark series presents 50 prompts on faux matchsticks for cultivating a more balanced life, from mindfulness practices and meditations to self-care activities. The gift of rejuvenation and calm in a shimmering matchbox, this is a perfect way to refresh come the new year. Sample prompts: Make a list of activities that nurture your soul. Visualise...

Blaze a new path. Part of the popular Spark box series, this inspiring journal will lead you to new discoveries and give you a place to record them along your journey. Let adventure lead the way and capture it all in these pages! Peppered with inspiring prompts and artwork throughout its pages, this journal will encourage you to explore and...

This adorable stationery lets you send your message wrapped up in a snuggly bunny hug! With folded hugging arms so the bunnies can sit up to be displayed, each of these 12 cute greeting cards and envelopes will send a big bunny snuggle to your friends and family. Perfect for hoppy occasions, springtime affections, Easter greetings, and any reason to...

Eye-catching and brilliant, this journal promises productivity in a pretty package. It features the productivity essentials: dotted paper, page numbers, a fill-in table of contents, and a ribbon marker, plus a gorgeous, tactile cover featuring textured black wibalin and a sparkling burst of gold and silver foil. The Shine Bright Productivity Journal is designed for those who want to marry...

For the tail-wagging days and the ruff ones ahead, receive the ultimate pep talk from pups in this 50+ card deck of paws-itive affirmations. Rawrrf! Arf arf! Translation: I’m here fur you—something we all need to hear once in a while. And who better to deliver the message than one of our most trusted companions? Whether you are looking for...

This box of notecards offers twenty gorgeous shots of blossoming peonies — the ultimate symbol of prosperity, romance, and good fortune — to express well-wishes for any occasion.

Tune into your true connection with what really matters in life and find the gifts of present moment awareness for greater fulfilment. A transformative collection of uplifting words and beautiful photographs and illustrations. When seeking peace of mind in the hurried, chaotic pace of life, becoming more aware of what’s going on inside and around you without judgement is key....

From the author of the bestselling Men to Avoid in Art and Life, this postcard book features the best of Nicole Tersigni's hit Art and Life series as well as a handful of never-before-seen images! Pairing classical paintings with funny, irreverent captions, Nicole Tersigni broke the Internet with her first book, the hit success Men to Avoid in Art and...

Spice things up with this deck of playing cards from the bestselling Position of the Day series! Featuring 52 different sex positions (one on each card, plus two jokers), this deck is sure to inspire bold moves. With top-quality cardstock and housed in a sturdy, travel-friendly box, these cards will take your game to the next level—whether you're playing crazy...

This stunning journal prompts reflection on the past and intention-setting for the future. Whether you’re working on a big creative project, learning a skill, starting a routine, or putting new habits into practice, Plan, Dream, Reflect Journal is a place to begin the next chapter of your journey. Divided into three sections to be filled out over three years, this...

An exciting addition to the popular Pendleton game line: a backgammon set in the iconic and colourful Serape pattern. Roll out the fun at home, camp, or on the road with this travel-friendly backgammon game. The canvas playing board features the colourful and classic Pendleton Serape pattern and rolls up for easy toting. The set includes 30 silkscreened wooden game...

An exciting addition to the popular Pendleton game line: a Chess & Checkers set in the cozy and classic Red Black Check pattern. Roll out the fun at home, camp, or on the road with this travel-friendly game set. The canvas playing board features a colourful Pendleton pattern and rolls up for easy toting. The set includes 32 silkscreened wooden...

Brighten someone’s day with these sweet-as-can-be strawberry notecards, packaged in a darling fruit carton. Send a sweet note to let a loved one know they're the berry best! This adorable stationery set bursts with freshness and charm, making it an ideal choice for anyone who appreciates a touch of whimsy in their correspondence. Paper Produce Strawberry Notecards bring a delightful...

Make it a goal to have some fun with 50 Ways to Play Soccer, an exciting addition to our On-the-Go Amusements line! Designed for those who love the sport, this deck is filled with games and activities for all. Whether you are just beginning to play or have been a soccer fan for years, this collection offers something for everyone....

Joining our bestselling On-the-Go series, 50 Bucket List Adventures is a deck of adventure inspiration for the bold! The activities on the cards are exciting, thrilling, and awe-inspiring. The range of categories includes spending time in nature (swim with dolphins, meditate by a waterfall), thrill-seeking (sky dive, learn to ride a motorcycle, taste a hot pepper), aspirational travel (visit the...

Create marvelous family memories with 50 Activities to Share With Grandkids, an engaging addition to our On-the-Go Amusements line! Whether spending a weekend together or enjoying an afternoon visit, the fifty activities in this tin will inspire hours of intergenerational fun. The range of categories includes spending time in nature, sharing hobbies, learning something unusual, getting crafty, exploring family history,...