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The Art of War is one of the most successful treatises on warfare and military strategy of all time. Written by ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu in the 6th century BC, it has since been consulted by countless military and political leaders, including Napoleon, Montgomery, and Mao Zedong. Divided into thirteen chapters covering all aspects of warfare, Sun Tzu's lessons are as relevant today as they ever were. Flexible strategies, quick thinking on the battlefield, the use of intelligence, and understanding the enemy's intentions are all crucial ingredients for success. Whether you wish to get ahead in business, sport, or politics, The Art of War will help you to steal a march on your competitors. This handsome hardback edition contains stunning Chinese images of warfare throughout.

Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this full-coloor hardback guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney. Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well as the philosophical implications in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as deep learning, neural networks, large language models, The Essential Book of Artificial Intelligence provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.  Illustrated with full-colour images and diagrams throughout  Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting  This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious

Unlock the wonders of the human brain in 10 concise chapters with this essential introduction to psychology. Learn about the theories of Sigmund Freud, the research of Ivan Pavlov, the distinction between behavioural and cognitive psychology, and much more besides. With short chapters designed to be absorbed in single session, this book will provide you with the perfect starting point in psychology.

في كتاب مختصر مقدمة ابن خلدون:
لماذا اعتُبرت مقدمة ابن خلدون ثورة فكرية رائدة؟
بين يديك هذا العمل المختصر الذي يُقدِّم جوهر “مقدمة ابن خلدون”، بأسلوب مبسَّط يجمع بين دقة التحليل وسهولة الفهم، مع الحفاظ على جوهر الأفكار الأصلية.

في هذا الكتاب:
• شرح لأصول علم الاجتماع: كيف نشأ هذا العلم ومبادئه كما وضعها ابن خلدون لأول مرة.
• نظريات حول نشأة الدول: كيف تتشكَّل الدول والحضارات وفق قوانين طبيعية واجتماعية.
• تحليل فلسفي للتاريخ: أسباب ازدهار المجتمعات وسقوطها وفق رؤى عميقة ما زالت مؤثرة.
• اختصار مبسط: يتيح للقارئ فهم الأفكار الأساسية دون الإغراق في التفاصيل اللغوية القديمة.
هذا الكتاب ليس مجرد تلخيص لعمل كلاسيكي، بل أداة لفهم الماضي واستشراف المستقبل، مقدمًا حكمة خالدة من أحد أعظم المفكرين في التاريخ الإسلامي، هو العلّامة الأندلسي عبدالرحمن بن خلدون المتوفى في القاهرة العامرة، حاملًا لمن يقرأ مفاتيح عجلة الزمن الدائرة، وأسرار الترقي الباهرة لكل فرد في خالص شؤونه وللمجتمع في شموله.

Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the twin detectives Thompson and Thomson, as they embark on extraordinary adventures and solve thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists.

This repackaged hardcover volume contains 3 classic Tintin stories, including The Shooting Star, The Secret of the Unicorn, and Red Rackham’s Treasure.

Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the twin detectives Thompson and Thomson, as they embark on extraordinary adventures and solve thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists.

This repackaged hardcover volume contains 3 classic Tintin stories, including The Seven Crystal Balls, Prisoners of the Sun, and Land of Black Gold.

Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog, Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus, and the twin detectives Thompson and Thomson, as they embark on extraordinary adventures and solve thrilling mysteries. These full-color graphic novels broke new ground when they were first released and became the inspiration for countless modern-day comic artists.

This repackaged hardcover volume contains 3 classic Tintin stories, including The Red Sea Sharks, Tintin in Tibet, and The Castafiore Emerald.

He's on edge while she's en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide.

'Fake-dating goodness filled with delicious tension' Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny

Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, but all he wants to do is escape the spotlight.

Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina whose lack of popularity online has put her at a major disadvantage for securing the roles she dreams of. When Sage finds herself with the chance to change her luck by fake-dating Elias, she takes her shot.

Soon enough, the flimsy rules they set in place fall away. But before things can spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they're willing to take the leap together or if they'll have to call it quits.

'Bal Khabra is a master of swoon, and lovable characters. I dare you to try and read one of her novels in more than one sitting - they're simply unputdownable.' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb

If you love...
Hockey player x ballerina
Fake-dating
Slow burn
Forced proximity
Multi-racial characters
Found family
Dual POV
... you're going to love Spiral

'An excellent book' VINCE CABLE | 'A must read' JO JOHNSON | 'A fascinating read' BILL DUDLEY

A timely manifesto on how digital currencies will win the New Cold War and the struggle for geopolitical supremacy in the twenty-first century.

A New Cold War is underway. Whereas the first Cold War was dominated by the threat of nuclear conflict, the new front line is economic and financial, but still dominated by technology. Who controls its future will help decide the outcome of the geopolitical struggle between China and the US.

Since the end of the Second World War, the US dollar has been the global reserve currency, which has ensured American dominance of the world economy. But no longer. More than a hundred countries are developing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), digital equivalents to cash that will utterly transform how we do business at home and abroad.

China was the first country to recognise the potential of this new money. The West's media focused on the new currency's role in China's surveillance state, creating widespread concern about all CBDCs. But they have largely overlooked a more important aspect of its existence: as a tool through which to 'de-dollarise' the developing world at the speed of light. When China's President Xi Jinping officially launched the digital yuan in February 2022, he also agreed a pact of 'limitless co-operation' with Russia. Within days, Russia launched its war on Ukraine, secure in the knowledge it could bypass US sanctions.

Urgent, clear-eyed and groundbreaking, Smart Money shows us how CBDCs are going to impact all of our futures in ways that most of us have failed to even consider. If the West is to compete, it needs to act fast to develop its own global digital currencies that reflect the values of liberal democracies.