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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in an epic new series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to clear her name for her father's murder. In the Cyrilian Empire, Affinites are reviled. Their varied gifts to control the world around them are deemed unnatural even dangerous. And Anastacya Mikhailov, the crown princess, is one of the most terrifying Affinites. Ana s ability to control blood has long been kept secret, but when her father, the emperor, is murdered, she is the only suspect. Now, to save her own life, Ana must find her father s killer. But the Cyrilia beyond the palace walls is one where corruption rules and a greater conspiracy is at work one that threatens the very balance of Ana s world. There is only one person corrupt enough to help Ana get to the conspiracy s core: Ramson Quicktongue. Ramson is a cunning crime lord with sinister plans though he might have met his match in Ana. Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of all.Praise for Blood Heir Cinematic storytelling at its best. Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that pulls readers in. NYT Book Review Zhao is a master writerwho weaves a powerful tale of loyalty, honor, and courage through a strong female protagonist. . . .Readers will love the fast-paced energy and plot twistsin this adventure-packed story. SLJ.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\* A New York Times Bestseller \*\*NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Time The New Yorker NPR GQ Elle Vulture Fortune Boing Boing The Irish Times The New York Public Library The Brooklyn Public Library 'A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto.' Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book ReviewOne of President Barack Obama's 'Favorite Books of 2019' Porchlight's Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the YearIn a world where addictive technology is designed to buy and sell our attention, and our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity, it can seem impossible to escape. But in this inspiring field guide to dropping out of the attention economy, artist and critic Jenny Odell shows us how we can still win back our lives. Odell sees our attention as the most precious and overdrawn resource we have. And we must actively and continuously choose how we use it. We might not spend it on things that capitalism has deemed important but once we can start paying a new kind of attention, she writes, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress. Far from the simple anti-technology screed, or the back-to-nature meditation we read so often, How to do Nothing is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. Provocative, timely, and utterly persuasive, this book will change how you see your place in our world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER More than one million copies sold! Essentialism isn t about getting more done in less time. It s about getting only the right things done.Featuring the new Essentialism 21-Day Challenge A timely, essential read for anyone who feels overcommitted, overloaded, or overworked. Adam GrantHave you ever: found yourself stretched too thin simultaneously felt overworked and underutilized felt busy but not productive felt like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people s agendas If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is theWay of the Essentialist.Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is asystematic disciplinefor discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.By forcing us to apply more selective criteria for what is Essential, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices about where to spend our precious time and energy instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us.Essentialism is not one more thing it s a whole new way of doing everything. It s about doing less, but better, in every area of our lives. Essentialism is a movement whose time has come.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible, comic book-like, illustrated introduction to how the internet works under the hood, designed to give people a basic understanding of the technical aspects of the Internet that they need in order to advocate for digital rights.The internet has profoundly changed interpersonal communication, but most of us don't really understand how it works. What enables information to travel across the internet Can we really be anonymous and private online Who controls the internet, and why is that important And. what's with all the cats How the Internet Really Works answers these questions and more. Using clear language and whimsical illustrations, the authors translate highly technical topics into accessible, engaging prose that demystifies the world's most intricately linked computer network. Alongside a feline guide named Catnip, you'll learn about:The 'How-What-Why' of nodes, packets, and internet protocolsCryptographic techniques to ensure the secrecy and integrity of your dataCensorship, ways to monitor it, and means for circumventing itCybernetics, algorithms, and how computers make decisionsCentralization of internet power, its impact on democracy, and how it hurts human rightsInternet governance, and ways to get involvedThis book is also a call to action, laying out a roadmap for using your newfound knowledge to influence the evolution of digitally inclusive, rights-respecting internet laws and policies.Whether you're a citizen concerned about staying safe online, a civil servant seeking to address censorship, an advocate addressing worldwide freedom of expression issues, or simply someone with a cat-like curiosity about network infrastructure, you will be delighted -- and enlightened -- by Catnip's felicitously fun guide to understanding how the internet really works!.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The authors of The Home Edit and stars of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit teach you how to apply their genius, holistic approach to your work life, on-the-go necessities, and technology.At home or on the go, you don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. The Home Edit mentality is all about embracing your life-whether you're a busy mom, a roommate living with three, or someone who's always traveling for work. You just need to know how to set up a system that works for you. In the next phase of the home organizing craze, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin go beyond the pantry and bookshelf to show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies. Get to know your organizing style, tailor it to your family's lifestyle, and lead the low-guilt life as you apply more genius ideas to every aspect of your life.Clea and Joanna are here to remind you that 'it's okay to own things' in the quest for pretty and smart spaces. With The Home Edit Life, you'll soon be corralling phone cords, archiving old photos, arranging your phone apps by color, and packing your suitcase like a pro.