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The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives

Philosophical Studies in Ancient Thought

The focus of this study is Sextus Empiricus's skeptical strategy of how to guard against deceptive arguments in a practical context. Schmitt investigates Sextus's understanding of fallacies and contextualizes it in comparison with those of Aristotle, the Stoics, and Galen. She analyzes Sextus's argument, engaging with the question of which expertise is necessary for the solution of fallacies. Sextus argues against the common view that logic is the relevant expertise, and that instead it is any expertise regarding the objects referred to by the words used in the fallacy. The book shows that Sextus's argument is informed by his empirical background and is in fact a contribution to a medical debate of his time about the relevance of logic for medicine. Furthermore, it argues that Sextus attacks dogmatic doctors of Galen's persuasion.

The focus of this study is Sextus Empiricus’s skeptical strategy of how to guard against deceptive arguments in a practical context. Schmitt investigates Sextus’s understanding of fallacies and contextualizes it in comparison with those of Aristotle, the Stoics, and Galen. She analyzes Sextus’s argument, engaging with the question of which expertise is necessary for the solution of fallacies. Sextus argues against the common view that logic is the relevant expertise,&nbsp;countering&nbsp;instead that it is any expertise regarding the objects referred to by the words used in the fallacy. The book shows that Sextus’s argument is informed by his empirical background and is in fact a contribution to a medical debate of his time about the relevance of logic for medicine. Furthermore, it argues that Sextus attacks dogmatic doctors of Galen’s persuasion.

Sextus Empiricus on Fallacies and Expert Knowledge

Come and meet Shere Hite—the feminist hero whose notorious work revolutionized how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm... Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave feminist movement, today Shere Hite is little known, little written about, and, unsurprisingly, little read. Her groundbreaking book, The Hite Report, was the first feminist exploration of the link between sex and male power. It sold millions of copies when first published in 1976 and revolutionized the way people thought about marriage and the female orgasm. How, then, did it, and Hite, disappear from public consciousness?&nbsp; Using original research material and sharp cultural analysis, Rosa Campbell explores Hite’s complicated life and literary legacy. Campbell expands on Hite’s ideas about sex — namely, that sex is sexist — and tracks Hite through her fraught childhood, her struggles working in the porn industry, and her eventual cancellation by the far-right Evangelical movement. All the while, Campbell holds Hite and The Hite Report to account for their own failings and absence of intersectionality.&nbsp; In a post-Dobbs, post-MeToo world, this book’s examination of shifting ideological movements is essential to understanding both the current feminist movement, as well as how conservative, reactionary, counter-mobilization efforts can silence even the most successful of women. Contains 8 black and white vintage photos.

Come and meet Shere Hite—the feminist hero whose notorious work revolutionized how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm... Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave feminist movement, today Shere Hite is little known, little written about, and, unsurprisingly, little read. Her groundbreaking book, The Hite Report, was the first feminist exploration of the link between sex and male power. It sold millions of copies when first published in 1976 and revolutionized the way people thought about marriage and the female orgasm. How, then, did it, and Hite, disappear from public consciousness?&nbsp; Using original research material and sharp cultural analysis, Rosa Campbell explores Hite’s complicated life and literary legacy. Campbell expands on Hite’s ideas about sex — namely, that sex is sexist — and tracks Hite through her fraught childhood, her struggles working in the porn industry, and her eventual cancellation by the far-right Evangelical movement. All the while, Campbell holds Hite and The Hite Report to account for their own failings and absence of intersectionality.&nbsp; In a post-Dobbs, post-MeToo world, this book’s examination of shifting ideological movements is essential to understanding both the current feminist movement, as well as how conservative, reactionary, counter-mobilization efforts can silence even the most successful of women. Contains 8 black and white vintage photos.

Shere Hite and the Hite Report

The Book That Taught the World to Orgasm and Then Disappeared

Bobiverse: Book 3

All These Worlds

The Dark Pantheon

THE HEART STOPPING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, DAUGHTER OF CHAOS . . . LIFE THREATENING ODDS. DANGEROUS GODS. AND A PROPHECY ONLY SHE CAN FULFIL . . . -- Danae has fought monsters, crossed oceans and stared into the face of death. It is the price of the prophecy. The prophecy that names her as the mortal that will destroy Olympus. But gods do not fall without a fight. As they hunt her, Danae descends into the shadows of the Underworld to search for help - and the sister she lost to its depths. Accompanied by her faithful winged horse and a handful of companions, whose true allegiance remains uncertain, Danae uncovers secrets long hidden. Secrets about Zeus' powerful hold on the mortal world and the fate she is bound to. But the deeper she journeys, the closer the gods watch. Hera seethes. Poseidon plots. And Zeus will stop at nothing to destroy this mortal girl who dares challenge him. Because the gods will never give up their power. Just as Danae will never give up her destiny . . . -- Praise for Daughter of Fate:- "This is a fantastic (and fantastical) second instalment in Danae's story. Webb's treatment of these familiar myths is creative and enthralling, bringing Ancient Greece to life even in the depths of the Underworld." -Jess Popplewell, author of The Dark Within Us 'Few novels have captivated me the way Daughter of Fate did. Danae's battle against destiny and the Twelve is as brutal as it is beautiful, and Webb weaves prophecy, peril, and heartbreak into a story that left me eager for what comes next' Crystal King, author of The Happiness Collector Praise for Daughter of Chaos:- 'Epic, captivating and spellbinding . . . takes you on a quest like no other' Saara El-Arifi number one bestselling author of Faebound 'A.S. Webb has written a legendary reimagining of the Greek age of heroes.' - Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Principle of Moments 'An epic and heart-racing adventure through mythology and magic. Beautiful and engrossing, this is a must-read debut' Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy 'With engaging characters and an enchanting world, Daughter of Chaos is the perfect marriage of Greek myth and epic fantasy, sure to delight readers of both genres' Frances White, Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned 'With an unfaltering pace and vivid worldbuilding, A.S.Webb sweeps us into a world of gods, men and monsters, and gives us Danae: a woman who will not be ruled by any of them. Webb spins an original and compelling story out of a well-known mythology. This is an impressive debut' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong 'Daughter of Chaos is a wild ride through prophecy, rebellion and adventure - Danae is a heroine I'd follow anywhere' Jess Popplewell, author of The Dark Within Us 'A spellbinding masterpiece that breathes new life into Greek mythology, intertwining it with epic fantasy in a familiar and refreshingly original way' Crystal King, author of In the Garden of Monsters 'A must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and intriguing take on the Greek gods and the humans who dare to defy them. For fans of Epic, the musical, and Kaos, the Netflix show ' Marvellous Michael Anson, author of Firstborn of the Sun

Daughter of Fate

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from experts! Barron’s Let’s Review: Life Science Biology gives students the comprehensive content review, step-by-step explanations, and Regents-style practice they need to succeed on the updated Regents Examination in Life Science: Biology—fully aligned with New York State’s latest learning standards. This new edition reflects the 2025 exam format and features: <ul><li> One recent Regents question set, modeled in the new cluster-based format, with answer explanations that clarify correct and incorrect choices </li><li> Teacher support tools, including guidelines for building instruction around New York’s revised science standards </li></ul> Two in-depth study units provide a clear and accessible review of essential biology content: <ul><li> Unit One explains the process of scientific inquiry, including how students observe, model, and explain real-world biological phenomena, with emphasis on science and engineering practices used in labs and data interpretation </li><li> Unit Two covers core biological topics such as: <ul><li> Cell structure and function </li><li> Biochemistry of living organisms </li><li> Genetics and heredity </li><li> Ecology and human impact on ecosystems </li><li> Evolution and biodiversity </li><li> Energy flow and matter cycling in organisms and ecosystems </li></ul> Throughout the book, content is connected to the three dimensions of science learning: <ul><li> Science and Engineering Practices (skills used to investigate and explain science) </li><li> Core Ideas in Life Science (the most important concepts to know) </li><li> Crosscutting Concepts (themes that link ideas across topics and units) </li></ul> Designed as a supportive companion to classroom learning or a standalone Regents review tool, Let’s Review: Life Science Biology helps students build deep understanding—and readiness for the 2025 Regents Biology exam. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product. &nbsp;
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Let's Review Regents: Life Science: Biology, 1st Edition

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD Discover the thrilling spin-off to the bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they're sent to investigate two serious crimes. In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student - his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father's footsteps made Damon a target? From FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership. ----------------------------------------------- PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES 'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN 'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY 'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 'Alex Cross... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE '[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD

Cross and Sampson

The story of trade is the story of humanity. From the copper in Mesopotamian ploughs to the silicon atoms within the chip inside your smartphone, intricate global trading networks have evolved over millennia to fulfil the distinctly human desire to buy and sell. Today, the volume of trade bestriding the planet is unprecedented. Yet, as fractures in the global order emerge - from an era of globalisation and untrammelled flows of goods and money to a new world of restrictions, intervention and, possibly, war - understanding this fundamental shift to the dominant economic consensus is more important than ever. In TRADE WORLD, bestselling, award-winning author Ed Conway tells this extraordinary story through these three commonplace products - bread, cloth and cars. With a compelling blend of economic history and first-hand access to key figures and institutions, he takes us from policy treaties to ground level to show us the people who make, ship and sometimes smuggle the products we buy on a daily basis. Discover the hidden, shifting trade world behind everything you see around you.

A Transporting Story of Our Past and Future

Trade World

'Simply the best book I've read on women's fitness and health' PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS 'A roadmap for being strong, capable, and free in our bodies at every age' JAMEELA JAMIL 'Witty, data-driven and realistic . . . the only way exercise should be written about!' JENNIFER COX What comes to mind when you picture your older self? For too long, social media and the fitness industry have prioritised aesthetics over our health. Every year, we are bombarded with the message to 'train for our bikini body', warping our relationship with exercise and flooding us with misinformation. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, or worse, give up on your fitness journey altogether. When Elizabeth Davies wet herself during an exercise class, she realised she knew next to nothing about her body. Ditching her law career to become a personal trainer meant she discovered some real home truths along the way. Like learning that muscle mass decreases by approximately 3-8% per decade after the age of thirty, or that osteoporosis affects one in three women over the age of 50 worldwide. Finding the best products to fight wrinkles might make you look younger, but they won't protect your muscles or your bone density. And what about mobility? Your pelvic floor? Your heart? Organised around core principles rather than strict prescriptions, Training For Your Old Lady Body invites readers to understand their bodies, make informed decisions and build a long-term, compassionate relationship with movement. Rather than offering a rigid programme or prescriptive 'one-size-fits-all' routines, this book gives women the knowledge they need to train in ways that keep them moving well for decades. This is not a six-week bikini body transformation. It's a way of training for life.

An honest, no bullsh*t guide to help women (re)frame exercise

Training For Your Old Lady Body

American Sports, now in its 9th edition, is a comprehensive, analytical introduction to the history of American sports from the precolonial era to the present.

Concise, thought-provoking chapters outline the complex relationships between sports and class, gender, race, religion, sexuality, and region in the United States,

From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of the Internet

American Sports

The Bank of England pull back the curtain on how money really works, and what happens when it doesn't. Where does money come from? What gives a £1 coin its value? And whose job is it to actually print banknotes? Most of us think about money every day. But we tend not to think about how weird it is: a totally abstract concept, built entirely on trust, which somehow makes the whole world function. The Bank of England know more about money than most - after all, they are the ones responsible for making sure it works. Now, the Bank answer all the questions about money that you've never thought to ask - from what makes money money, to how private banks create money every time they give out a loan, to what happens to cash when it's past its sell by date (it's often moulded into garden furniture, as it turns out). Along the way, they offer your one-stop guide to how money really works - and where it might be going next.

The Secret Life of the Money System

Money: The Inside Story

Flame Tree Collector's Editions

Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the epic journey of Odysseus on his journey home following the Trojan War. One of the great epics of Western literature, The Odyssey covers the events after the Trojan War as Odysseus travels home, encountering many strange monsters and creatures along the way. Featuring numerous figures of ancient Greek mythology, Homer's epic poem is one of the world's oldest surviving literary works and preserves various aspects of ancient Greek beliefs and culture for the modern reader. From fearsome giants to a cunning sorceress, Odysseus must confront peril after peril, all the while wondering if the path of his fate ever leads homeward, and if his wife Penelope and son Telemachus remain safe. Now in a stunning, compact Collector's Edition.

Epic Tales of Conquest & Empire

Homer's Odyssey

The instant Sunday Times bestseller, updated with a new introduction 'Few books are as urgent as Shon Faye's debut ... Faye has hope for the future - and maybe so should we' Independent 'Unsparing, important and weighty ... a vitally needed antidote' Observer 'A moving and impressively comprehensive overview of trans life' Vogue Trans people in Britain today have become a culture war 'issue'. Despite making up less than one per cent of the country's population, they are the subjects of a toxic and increasingly polarized 'debate' which generates reliable controversy for newspapers and talk shows. This media frenzy conceals a simple fact: that we are having the wrong conversation, a conversation in which trans people themselves are reduced to a talking point and denied a meaningful voice. In this powerful new book, Shon Faye reclaims the idea of the 'transgender issue' to uncover the reality of what it means to be trans in a transphobic society. In doing so, she provides a compelling, wide-ranging analysis of trans lives from youth to old age, exploring work, family, housing, healthcare, the prison system and trans participation in the LGBTQ+ and feminist communities, in contemporary Britain and beyond. The Transgender Issue is a landmark work that signals the beginning of a new, healthier conversation about trans life. It is a manifesto for change, and a call for justice and solidarity between all marginalized people and minorities. Trans liberation, as Faye sees it, goes to the root of what our society is and what it could be; it offers the possibility of a more just, free and joyful world for all of us. 'Fundamentally not a culture-war book. It operates outside the narrow coverage of trans people in the mainstream, and lays bare the inarguable facts' New Statesman 'Monumental and utterly convincing - crystal clear in its understanding of how the world should be' Judith Butler

An Argument for Justice

The Transgender Issue

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