The essential guide to how to live wisely and well in the twenty-first century - from Alain de Botton, the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The Course of Love

Discover this comprehensive guide to the modern art of emotional intelligence

We spend years in school learning facts and figures but the one thing we're never taught is how to live a fulfilled life. That's why we need The School of Life - a real organisation founded ten years ago by writer and philosopher Alain de Botton. The School of Life has one simple aim: to equip people with the tools to survive and thrive in the modern world. And the most important of these tools is emotional intelligence.

This book brings together ten years of essential and transformative research on emotional intelligence, with practical topics including:

- how to understand yourself
- how to master the dilemmas of relationships
- how to become more effective at work
- how to endure failure
- how to grow more serene and resilient

The School of Life is nothing short of a crash course in emotional maturity. With all the trademark wit and elegance of Alain de Botton's other writings, and rooted in practical, achievable advice, it show us a path to the better lives we all want and deserve.

Format Paperback 320 pages | Publication Sep 2020 | Publisher Penguin Books | Language English | ISBN13 9780241985830

Exploring the complexities of identity, ambition, and desire through Evelyn's eyes. "A tale of resilience, heartbreak, and the pursuit of authenticity."

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows the life of the iconic Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo, who, at 79 years old, decides to share her life story with struggling journalist Monique Grant. As Evelyn recounts her journey from a poverty-stricken upbringing in Hell's Kitchen to becoming a glamorous star in Hollywood, she reveals the truth behind her seven marriages, each reflecting her desires and sacrifices in a male-dominated industry.Evelyn's story is one of ambition and resilience, navigating through love, abuse, and the complexities of her bisexuality. She forms a deep bond with fellow actress Celia St. James, which she must keep secret due to societal pressures. Their tumultuous relationship highlights the struggles of living authentically in a world that often demands conformity.Through her candid revelations, Evelyn challenges Monique to confront her own life choices and the nature of love and success. The novel explores themes of identity, the cost of fame, and the enduring power of love, culminating in a poignant reflection on truth and legacy. As Evelyn's past intertwines with Monique's present, the story unfolds with unexpected twists, ultimately leading to a powerful conclusion that redefines both women's lives. 9781398515697

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.

Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift.

As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation.

Format Hardback | 336 pages  | Publication Oct 2020  | Publisher Hachette Children's  |  Language English  |  ISBN13 9781510108899

Explore the profound influence of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence through this scholarly work published by UNISSA Press. The book, titled "The Shafi'i School: Landmarks of Moderation and National Unity" (Al-Madhhab al-Shafi’i: Ma’alim al-Wasatiyyah wa Wahdat al-Ummah), delves into the foundational role this school plays in fostering moderation and social cohesion within the Muslim community, particularly in the Malay Archipelago and ASEAN nations. 

Key Features

• Scholarly Collaboration: Co-authored by leading figures, including the Rector of UNISSA and the Secretary-General of Darulfatwa Australia.
• Regional Focus: Specifically examines the Shafi'i school's impact on the laws, constitutions, and religious life of Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN).
• Historical Insight: Provides a simplified yet comprehensive introduction to Imam al-Shafi’i, his birth in Gaza (150 AH), and his enduring legacy as one of the four great Imams of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah.
• Theological Framework: Analyzes the school's contribution to creed (Aqidah), law (Sharia), and ethics (Akhlaq). 

Benefits

• Academic Resource: An essential text for students and researchers of Islamic law and Southeast Asian history.
• Promotes Moderation: Highlights the "Wasatiyyah" (moderation) aspect of Shafi'i jurisprudence, offering a counter-narrative to extremist interpretations.
• Legal Context: Ideal for those seeking to understand the religious roots of modern legal systems in the Malay world.

Product Details
Title: The Shafi'i School: Landmarks of Moderation and National Unity
Authors: Dr. Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Sheikh Dr. Salim Alwan al-Husseini, and Dr. Mohammed Somaza
Publisher: UNISSA
Publication Year: 1443H / 2021M
ISBN: 9789991782539
Language: Arabic
Category: Islamic Studies / Jurisprudence (Fiqh) 

This book was written with the intention of showing gratitude for the blessings from Allah and seeking His pleasure. It is but a meager effort compared to the great blessings the Creator has showered upon the writer. It is precisely with the blessings and pleasures bestowed by Allah that this hand is able to write, head able to think and tongue able to speak so as to convey this information to my people, and indeed to whoever is interested, regardless of skin colour, tribe, race or belief.

Verily the Code of Law of Allah are a trust for all, to be understood, coneyed and implemented, whether or not people are willing to accept is totally up to them. Those who accept are promised pleasures in this world and in the hereafter while those who do not are promised the opposite. That is all.

May Allah shower us with His guidance.

FANS OF THE TWILIGHT SAGA WILL BE ENTHRALLED BY THIS RIVETING STORY OF BREE TANNER, A CHARACTER FIRST INTRODUCED IN ECLIPSE, AND THE DARKER SIDE OF THE NEWBORN VAMPIRE WORLD SHE INHABITS.

BREE TANNER CAN BARELY REMEMBER LIFE before she had uncannily powerful senses, superhuman reflexes, and unstoppable physical strength. Life before she had a relentless thirst for blood... life before she became a vampire.

ALL BREE KNOWS IS THAT LIVING WITH HER fellow newborns has few certainties and even fewer rules: watch your back, don't draw attention to yourself, and above all, make it home by sunrise or die. What she doesn't know: her time as an immortal is quickly running out.

THEN BREE FINDS AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND in Diego, a newborn just as curious as Bree about their mysterious creator, whom they only know as her. As they come to realize that the newborns are pawns in a game larger than anything they could have imagined, Bree and Diego must choose sides and decide whom to trust. But when everything you know about vampires is based on a lie, how do you find the truth?

IN ANOTHER IRRESISTIBLE COMBINATION of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion. 

THE SILENT PATIENT is the gripping must-read debut thriller of 2020 - perfect for fans of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW by A.J. Finn and THE GIRL BEFORE by JP Delaney. 

WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD, read the Sunday Times and No.1 New York Times bestselling, record-breaking thriller that everyone is talking about - soon to be a major film. Paperback 352 pages | Publisher Orion Publishing | Language English | ISBN13 9781409181637

If you are looking for a book that can help you improve your quality and efficiency, this is the book for you. The Six Sigma Handbook by Thomas Pyzdek is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about or implementing Six Sigma. It is comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy to understand.

The "Six Sigma Handbook" is a data-driven approach to process improvement and quality management.

• If you are new to Six Sigma, this book will give you a solid foundation in the basic concepts and techniques.
  

• If you are already familiar with Six Sigma, this book can help you to expand your knowledge and learn about the latest developments.
  

• If you are looking for a practical guide to implementing Six Sigma in your organization, this book can provide you with the tools and resources you need.
  

• If you are a quality professional, this book can help you to improve your skills and knowledge.
  

• If you are a business leader, this book can help you to understand how Six Sigma can benefit your organization.

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A magical pack of 2 adorable pencils each with The Snow Queen themed eraser toppers.
Perfect for The Snow Queen fans of all ages, great for use at home and school - Add some magic to your pencil case. 5015934600771

Product Information:
• Pencil Pack
• Eraser toppers
• 2 pencils
• The snow Queen
• Measure: 18.5cm

Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles.

Achilles, “best of all the Greeks,” is everything Patroclus is not—strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess—and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative connection gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper—despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.

Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate.

Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.

Format Paperback 368 pages | Publication Sep 2017 | Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing | Language English | ISBN13 9781408891384

We often pretend to be happy and put on a brave face for the world despite carrying the pain of enduring a personal struggle or adversity.

When we are alone, that is when we fall into despair — for failing to overcome the struggles that we carry silently in our hearts.

Are we considered strong if we do not fall when life pushes us to the ground?

Do our faith and belief tell us that we cannot let our misery affect us because as the saying goes, “we must bear patience”?

In this book, author Liyana Musfirah takes readers on a reflective journey of discovering the strength that emerges from each of our painful and scarring episodes.

This is the book that celebrates what God has given women — the resilience to withstand emotional, spiritual, or even physical hardships.

Cover: Hardcover, 248 pages / Published September 2020 / Publisher: Iman Publication / ISBN13: 9789672459040 / Language: English

The Story of China tells a thrilling story of intense drama, fabulous creativity and deep humanity; a portrait of a country that will be of the greatest importance to the world in the twenty-first century.
China’s story is extraordinarily rich and dramatic. Now Michael Wood, one of the UK's pre-eminent historians, brings it all together in a major new one-volume history of China that is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand its burgeoning role in our world today.

China is the oldest living civilisation on earth, but its history is still surprisingly little known in the wider world. Michael Wood's sparkling narrative, which mingles the grand sweep with local and personal stories, woven together with the author’s own travel journals, is an enthralling account of China’s 4000-year-old tradition, taking in life stationed on the Great Wall or inside the Forbidden City. The story is enriched with the latest archaeological and documentary discoveries; correspondence and court cases going back to the Qin and Han dynasties; family letters from soldiers in the real-life Terracotta Army; stories from Silk Road merchants and Buddhist travellers, along with memoirs and diaries of  emperors, poets and peasants.  

A compelling portrait of a single civilisation over an immense period of time, the book is full of intimate detail and colourful voices, taking us from the desolate Mongolian steppes to the ultra-modern world of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. It also asks what were the forces that have kept China together for so long? Why was China overtaken by the west after the 18th century? What lies behind China’s extraordinary rise today? 

Format Paperback 624 pages | Publication Sep 2020 | Publisher Simon & Schuster | Language English | ISBN13 9781471175992

Derived from Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic novel “Anne of Green Gables” from 1908, this graphic novel delves into the backstory of Marilla Cuthbert, the woman who adopts Anne Shirley. Despite her reputation for being distant and stern, have you ever wondered why she behaves this way? Why did she suppress her feelings? Let us travel back into Marilla’s past to uncover the events that shaped her before she encountered the lively and spirited Anne. 9789991770437

This book, authored by Dr. Muhammad Yahya Qaed Al-Duraib and published in 2015, is a scholarly analytical study focused on the phenomenon of "Gharib" (rare or strange words) in Arabic linguistic heritage. 

Features and Benefits

• Analytical Study: The book provides a detailed analysis of the concept of Gharib in the Arabic language.
• Scholarly Review: It explores the characteristics of these rare words and the various opinions of classical scholars regarding them.
• Modern Linguistic Perspective: The study incorporates findings from modern linguistic research to examine this historical phenomenon.
• Cultural Insight: It contributes to a better understanding of an important aspect of Arabic heritage and linguistics. 

Product Details
Title: الغريب في ألفاظ اللغة العربية (Al-Gharīb fī Alfāẓ al-Lughah al-ʿArabīyah)
English Translation (Title): The Stranger in the Words of the Arabic Language
Author: Dr. Muhammad Yahya Qaed Al-Duraib
Publication Year: 2015
Publisher: UNISSA 
ISBN: 9789991765822

The book details the creation of Adam from clay, the command for angels to bow to him, Iblis's refusal due to being created from light, Iblis's banishment from paradise (Jannah), and his granted request to attempt to deviate the human race on Earth.

Benefits

• Spiritual Insight: Provides detailed scriptural understanding of the foundational struggle between good and evil in an Islamic context.
• Educational: Serves as an educational resource regarding Islamic narratives of creation and morality.
• Contextual: Offers a perspective on the ongoing challenges faced by humans in maintaining a righteous path.

Product Details

Topic: Islamic Theology, specifically the narrative of Prophet Adam and the struggle between humanity and Iblis/Satan.
ISBN: 100020039