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THE ECONOMICS OF FISHING

THE ECONOMICS OF FISHING

Economy & Politics

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Rognvaldur Hannesson

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Agenda Publishing

This book provides an introduction to the economics of the fishing industry and the role of fisheries in the world economy. It focuses primarily on capture fisheries, although the discussion brings in wider aquaculture for comparative analysis. Trade in fish products and how it has developed is highlighted, as well as the main rules governing the fish trade.

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BLOCKCHAIN AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

BLOCKCHAIN AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Economy & Politics

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Fred Steinmetz, Lennart Ante & Ingo Fiedler

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Agenda Publishing

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt digital interaction across our economy and society. As the internet has changed our lives, the potential for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies to do the same is considerable. Fred Steinmetz, Lennart Ante and Ingo Fiedler assess this rapidly developing technology and its imminent economic and societal impact.

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THE HISTORY OF ECONOMICS

THE HISTORY OF ECONOMICS

Economy & Politics

Genre:

Roger E. Backhouse, Keith Tribe

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Agenda Publishing

A magisterial overview of the history of economic thought from the seventeenth century to the present day, one that emphasizes a diversity of economic argument that it sometime suppressed in more conventional textbooks, which tend to organize their histories into sequences of schools of thought.
Its main purpose is to provide an overview for students and teachers who have not had the opportunity of taking a course in the subject.

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THE PEOPLE WE KEEP

THE PEOPLE WE KEEP

Literary & General

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Allison Larkin

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Simon & Schuster (USA), Munhaksasang (Korea)

The bestselling author of the “moving, humorous, and utterly absorbing novel” (Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Swimming for Sunlight returns with a heartbreaking and soul-stirring coming-of-age tale about a young songwriter longing to find a home in the world.

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EXPANDING HORIZONS

EXPANDING HORIZONS

History

Genre:

Alfred J. Andrea

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Hackett

Expanding Horizons explores the medieval expansion of Europe from the fifth to fifteenth centuries, uncovering its rich connections with distant societies from Ireland to Ethiopia. Through vivid narratives and primary sources, it dispels the myth of a historically isolated Europe. This book is an essential resource for understanding Europe's role in premodern global history.

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OGNI FAVOLA UN GIOCO (EACH STORY IS A GAME)

OGNI FAVOLA UN GIOCO (EACH STORY IS A GAME)

Biology is part of your life and the lives of all living things… Join Tomi and Sofi on their day of pure biology and discover this fascinating discipline.

Genre:

Giovanna Paesani

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Publisher:

LaMeridiana

A book to use and discover. Each story becomes a game and by playing children learn about themselves and the world.

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...E NON MI CHIAMI SIGNORA BELLA! (...AND, PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MY DEAR!)

...E NON MI CHIAMI SIGNORA BELLA! (...AND, PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MY DEAR!)

Psychology

Genre:

Paola Cosolo Marangon

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LaMeridiana

There are no goals in life that are given, even the most trivial ones are the result of commitment and effort.

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LIBELLULE NELLA RETE (DRAGONFLIES IN THE NET)

LIBELLULE NELLA RETE (DRAGONFLIES IN THE NET)

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

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Loretta B. Angiori

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Zona 42

In a post-catastrophe world of order and efficiency, Rei, a micro-influencer, thrives in a city governed by AI and privacy laws. Meanwhile, Chiara, a system administrator, navigates life in a mountain community alongside merfolk. As Rei discovers unconventional societies, Chiara confronts her past amid nature. Their destined meeting prompts a challenge to their certainties, exploring freedom in a post-climate catastrophe world. A tale blending Black Mirror and solarpunk elements.

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NON TUTTI CERTO MORIREMO (NOT ALL WILL CERTAINLY DIE)

NON TUTTI CERTO MORIREMO (NOT ALL WILL CERTAINLY DIE)

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Genre:

Alessandro Forlani

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Zona 42

A novel that delves into the concept of the End of the World and challenges the linear flow of time. The narrative presents a mosaic of interconnected stories where past, present, and future blend seamlessly, in a kaleidoscope of events and experiences. The non-linear structure allows for starting the story from any chapter, revealing unexpected connections.

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LA RESA (THE SURRENDER)

LA RESA (THE SURRENDER)

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

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Vargas

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Zona 42

In Vargas's novel, Heroes and Necromancers clash amid Montebasso's earthquakes and New York's chaos. Incognito among us, these archetypes grapple with a disinterested God and a misunderstood battle of Good and Evil. With Neil Gaiman's imagination, Terry Pratchett's wit, and Garth Ennis's cynicism, Vargas weaves a captivating tale of monsters, powers, and eternal struggles, redefining the fantasy genre.

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HOME OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS

HOME OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS

Literary & General

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Allison Larkin

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Simon & Schuster (USA)

“Told with compassion, humor, and honesty, Allison Larkin’s stunning Home of the American Circus is a poignant tale of estrangement, redefining family, reckoning with the past, and healing through challenging but ultimately empowering circumstances. Readers will fall in love with Larkin’s cast of vivid characters and won’t want to say goodbye at the end of the book.”
~Cassandra Dunn, author of The Art of Adapting

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LA VITA SOGNATA (THE LIFE I DREAMT OF )

LA VITA SOGNATA (THE LIFE I DREAMT OF )

Literary & General

Genre:

Rita Lopez

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Les Flaneurs

In the ethereal landscape of Marina's existence, her life orbits around an enigmatic absence—the departure of her mother. From childhood, she traverses a realm of imagined realities, seeking solace and entrapment in equal measure. But with the arrival of Roberto, a flicker of hope and love ignites, illuminating the boundaries of her longing.

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A HERETIC'S MANIFESTO

A HERETIC'S MANIFESTO

Current Issues, Society

Genre:

Brendan O'Neill

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Publisher:

LLP London Publishing Partnership

In an era of stifling orthodoxy, challenging questions are met with hostility. Dissenters fear shaming, cancellation, or worse. Brendan O’Neill advocates for more heretics, those who propel society by questioning prevailing norms. In his collection of essays, he boldly champions dissent in the face of conformity.

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IL CAROSELLO DEGLI INGANNI (The Carousel of Deceptions)

IL CAROSELLO DEGLI INGANNI (The Carousel of Deceptions)

Literary & General

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Dino Cassone

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Publisher:

Les Flaneurs

The Carousel of Deceptions by Dino Cassone is a witty historical comedy set in late 18th-century Italy. Don Floriano, tired of taxes, devises a scheme to pose as a noble, but his plans are challenged by the sharp-witted Consolata, determined to expose him. Filled with intrigue, satire, and unforgettable characters, this novel is a lively blend of history and humor. Perfect for fans of clever plots and ironic twists.

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CACCIA ALLA VERITÀ (HUNTING FOR TRUTH)

CACCIA ALLA VERITÀ (HUNTING FOR TRUTH)

Current Issues, Society, Economy & Politics, Philosophy

Genre:

Gloria Origgi

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Publisher:

Egea/Bocconi UP

What do we call truth nowadays? What role does truth play in our public and private life?
Philosopher Gloria Origgi answers an issue that, silently, hovers over our confused times.

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PESSIMISM, QUIETISM AND NATURE AS REFUGE

PESSIMISM, QUIETISM AND NATURE AS REFUGE

Philosophy

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David E. Cooper

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Publisher:

Agenda Publishing

In this book, philosopher David E. Cooper explores how individuals can cope with a pessimistic view of the human condition. Instead of advocating for radical improvement, he promotes quietism—a way of living peacefully and happily despite our flaws. Drawing on Buddhist, Daoist, and Western philosophy, Cooper suggests finding refuge in nature as a way to escape the difficulties of human life. In nature, we can attune to the "way of things" and experience a sense of truth and contentment, allowing us to live as well as possible despite recognizing the bleakness of the human condition.

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HUMAN, ANIMAL

HUMAN, ANIMAL

Literary & General

Genre:

Seth Insua

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Publisher:

Verve Books

A deeply moving debut about one family's struggle to find connection in a rapidly changing world, Human, Animal is an ode to the wild, a journey of self-discovery and a hopeful path to common ground.

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BETTER BROKEN THAN NEW

BETTER BROKEN THAN NEW

Biography & Memoirs

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Lisa St Aubin de Terán

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Publisher:

Amaurea Press

After a successful career as an award-winning novelist, Lisa St Aubin de Terán retreated to a remote Mozambican village in 2004. In her new memoir, she fills in the dramatic gaps of her life, revealing hidden truths behind the media hype. Despite her adventures and challenges, fiction has always been her anchor. This autobiography sets the record straight on a life stranger than fiction.

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LOST IN IDEOLOGY

LOST IN IDEOLOGY

Economy & Politics, History, Society

Genre:

Jason Blakely

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Publisher:

Agenda Publishing

Lost in Ideology maps the ideological terrain of the past 200 years and asks whether the current disorientation engulfing the world's liberal democracies is in no small part ideological in origin.

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EARTH EMOTIONS

EARTH EMOTIONS

Current Issues, Society

Genre:

Glenn A. Albrecht

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Publisher:

Cornell U.P.

As climate change and development pressures overwhelm the environment, our emotional relationships with Earth are also in crisis. Pessimism and distress are overwhelming people the world over. In this maelstrom of emotion, solastalgia, the homesickness you have when you are still at home, has become, writes Glenn A. Albrecht, one of the defining emotions of the twenty-first century.

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