The Life and Times of Call the Midwife

Author: Heidi Thomas

Category: General Nonfiction

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The real stories, lives and dramas behind the smash hit BBC series Call the Midwife which premieres on PBS September 30, 2012.

The official companion to seasons one and two, The Life and Times of Call the Midwife, gives fans a deeper insight into the period, the stories and the characters, and how Call the Midwife, based on the bestselling memoirs by Jennifer Worth, was brought to the screen.

With never before seen photographs taken on set as well as unique sketches and exclusive interviews and anecdotes, this book truly takes you behind the scenes. Discover the hidden secrets of the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House and delve deeper into the historical context of the series with chapters detailing birth, health, faith, fashion, beauty, street life and food. From the team who brought you The World of Downton Abbey, high production values and attention to detail will create the ultimate and beautifully packaged gift purchase this Christmas that no fan of the show could bare to be without.

Ifferisms

Author: Mardy Grothe

Category: General Nonfiction

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Perfect for linguaphiles and lovers of quotes, Ifferisms is a lively compendium of wit, wisdom, and wordplay from Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like, Viva La Repartee, and Oxymoronica. A collection of aphorisms—pithy observations that communicate some kind of truth about the human experience—Ifferisms contains those that begin with “if.” From “If life hands you lemons, make lemonade” to “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” the sayings in Ifferisms demonstrate how hypothetical thinking helps people contemplate their lives.

Amazonia

Author: James Marcus

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A “funny, contemplative” memoir of working at Amazon in the early years, when it was a struggling online bookstore (

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  In a book that Ian Frazier has called “a fascinating and sometimes hair-raising morality tale from deep inside the Internet boom,” James Marcus, hired by Amazon.com in 1996—when the company was so small his e-mail address could be james@amazon.com—looks back at the ecstatic rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable comeback of the consummate symbol of late 1990s America.   Observing “how it was to be in the right place (Seattle) at the right time (the ’90s)” (

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The Substance of Style

Author: Virginia Postrel

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Whether it's sleek leather pants, a shiny new Apple computer, or a designer toaster, we make important decisions as consumers every day based on our sensory experience. Sensory appeals are everywhere, and they are intensifying, radically changing how Americans live and work. The twenty-first century has become the age of aesthetics, and whether we realize it or not, this influence has taken over the marketplace, and much more.

In this penetrating, keenly observed book, Virginia Postrel makes the argument that appearance counts, that aesthetic value is real. Drawing from fields as diverse as fashion, real estate, politics, design, and economics, Postrel deftly chronicles our culture's aesthetic imperative and argues persuasively that it is a vital component of a healthy, forward-looking society.

Intelligent, incisive, and thought-provoking, The Substance of Style is a groundbreaking portrait of the democratization of taste and a brilliant examination of the way we live now.

What Have You Changed Your Mind About?

Author: John Brockman

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Even geniuses change their minds sometimes.

Edge (www.edge.org), the influential online intellectual salon, recently asked 150 high-powered thinkers to discuss their most telling missteps and reconsiderations: What have you changed your mind about? The answers are brilliant, eye-opening, fascinating, sometimes shocking, and certain to kick-start countless passionate debates.

Steven Pinker on the future of human evolution • Richard Dawkins on the mysteries of courtship • SAM HARRIS on the indifference of Mother Nature • Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the irrelevance of probability • Chris Anderson on the reality of global warming • Alan Alda on the existence of God • Ray Kurzweil on the possibility of extraterrestrial life • Brian Eno on what it means to be a "revolutionary" • Helen Fisher on love, fidelity, and the viability of marriage • Irene Pepperberg on learning from parrots . . . and many others.

100 Percent Mortality

Author: Debra Koven

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Estate planning is more important than you realize... and these 15 stories will inspire you to take action now!

One day, you’re going to die.

How did that statement make you feel? Were you tempted to stop reading and hide from the idea for another day?

Most of us do. We live in a world where we shy away from death – a fundamental concept of life that affects us all.

Yet that very thing prevents us from taking the actions that will allow our legacies to live on and make sure our loved ones are taken care of no matter what happens.

That’s why you started reading this, and it’s why you’re still here reading, despite how uncomfortable that sentence might have made you feel.

Think about this: If you’re not willing to think about the inevitability of death, how will you have control of what happens to your remains? How will you know that your children are looked after or that your assets go to the people you care about?

The trick is not to push the idea of death out of your mind, but instead to prepare for it – so you can keep living life to the fullest, with complete peace of mind that everything will work out as you wish when you finally reach the end.

The trick is estate planning.

It might sound like an administrative headache, but it’s really no more complicated than a set of clear instructions dictating who your assets will go to and when.

It shows your loved ones that you care about them enough to sort everything out to protect them, and it ensures that when you eventually pass and they’re already facing deep sadness and grief, they won’t find themselves in court trying to figure out exactly what it was you wanted.

The good news is that this is something you can do now… and with this comprehensive guide by your side (written by an experienced lawyer and estate planner), you’re going to see exactly why. Inside, you’ll discover:

The crucial conversations you need to have before you even think about filling in a formAvoidable risks you’ll face if you don’t take the bull by the horns and get your affairs in order nowWhy it’s important to have a primary beneficiary – and how you can make the right choice for your familyThe reason why this isn’t all about money (if you thought you didn’t have assets to protect, this part’s for you!)Why you need to work with an experienced legal professional… and the pitfall of the DIY approach to estate planningHow to make sure you’re properly funded (and why this is more important than you think)What you need to know about your relationship status and how it affects your affairs (and what to do when you and your spouse disagree)The perils of being overly cautious about investing in estate planning – and who will benefit if you are (hint: it won’t be your family)Why you’re wrong if you think you’re too young to start getting your affairs in orderRelatable real-life stories that illustrate the importance of estate planning and show you how you can do better

And much more.

Whether you think you don’t have enough to your name to make estate planning worthwhile or you don’t believe you’re old enough to start considering this now, this guide will show you how you’re wrong.

Estate planning is the way you’re going to make sure the people you love are taken care of once you’re gone… and the peace of mind you’re going to find along the way is unrivaled.

Brush up on the facts today, and be sure you’re ready for tomorrow: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now!