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Full Surrogacy Now

Feminism Against Family

By: Sophie Lewis

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Where pregnancy is concerned, let every pregnancy be for everyone. Let us overthrow, in short, the “family” The surrogacy industry is estimated to be worth over $1 billion a year, and many of its surrogates around the world work in terrible conditions—deception, wage-stealing and money skimming are rife; adequate medical care is horrifyingly absent; and informed consent is depressingly rare. In Full Surrogacy Now, Sophie Lewis brings a fresh and unique perspective to the topic. Often, we think of surrogacy as the problem, but, Full Surrogacy Now argues, we need more surrogacy, not less! Rather than looking at surrogacy through a legal lens, Lewis argues that the needs and protection of surrogates should be put front and center. Their relationship to the babies they gestate must be rethought, as part of a move to recognize that reproduction is productive work. Only then can we begin to break down our assumptions that children “belong” to those whose genetics they share. Taking collective responsibility for children would radically transform our notions of kinship, helping us to see that it always takes a village to make a baby.

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Verso Books

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1786637308

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Blood Ties

By: Sophie McKenzie

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Blood Ties

By: Sophie McKenzie

When Theo discovers the father he thought died when he was a baby is still alive, he's determined to find him. The clues lead him to lonely Rachel, who has problems of her own, including parents who compare her unfavourably to her long-dead sister. But when Rachel and Theo are attacked by men from RAGE - the Righteous Army against Genetic Engineering - they are rescued by strangers and taken to meet a mysterious figure who leads them to make startling discoveries about their identities, which will affect their past, present, and future in dramatic and life-altering ways...

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Simon and Schuster

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0857072587

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9780857072580

Blood Ransom

By: Sophie McKenzie

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Blood Ransom

By: Sophie McKenzie

Clones Rachel and Theo now live hundreds of miles apart. They keep in touch, but things just aren't the same. When Rachel discovers that evil scientist Elijah is still working in secret for a section of the government and about to murder Daniel, she sets out to rescue the little boy, but her plans backfire with disastrous consequences. Across the Atlantic, Theo becomes suspicious when Rachel misses their weekly internet chat. He discovers a report online saying she's killed herself and travels to Scotland to find her, certain that she has been kidnapped. A clue leads him to Elijah's mysterious clinic, where the sinister Aphrodite Experiment is underway. But what is Elijah really planning? Why does he need to track Rachel down so badly? And will Rachel and Theo be able to pay the ultimate ransom that he demands?

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Simon and Schuster

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1847387640

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9781847387646

The Right Career Moves Handbook

By: Sophie Allen

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The Right Career Moves Handbook

By: Sophie Allen

This handbook aims to reduce the anxiety of job seekers and help them make the right moves and meet their career goals. Offering advice on all aspects of the job-hunting process, it provides details on finding the right job, creating a plan, writing a CV, taking tests and interviewing well.

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Kogan Page Publishers

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0749440031

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9780749440039

Truth, Time and History: A Philosophical Inquiry

By: Sophie Botros

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Truth, Time and History: A Philosophical Inquiry

By: Sophie Botros

Truth, Time and History investigates the reality of the past by connecting arguments across areas which are conventionally discussed in isolation from each other. Breaking the impasse within the narrower analytic debate between Dummett's semantic anti-realists and the truth value link realists as to whether the past exists independently of our methods of verification, the book argues, through an examination of the puzzles concerning identity over time, that only the present exists. Drawing on Lewis's analogy between times and possible worlds, and work by Collingwood and Oakeshott, and the continental philosopher, Barthes, the author advances a wholly novel proposal, as to how aspects of ersatz presentism may be combined with historical coherentism to uphold the legitimacy of discourse about the past. In highlighting the role of historians in the creation and construction of temporality, Truth, Time and History offers a convincing philosophical argument for the inherence of an unreal past in the real present.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350027324

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9781350027329

A Critical Introduction to Properties

By: Sophie Allen

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A Critical Introduction to Properties

By: Sophie Allen

What do blue things have in common? Or electrons? Or planets? Distinct things appear to share properties; but what are properties and what is the best philosophical account of them? A Critical Introduction to Properties introduces different ontological accounts of properties, exploring how their formulation is shaped by the explanatory demands placed upon them. This accessible introduction begins with a discussion of universals, tropes, sets and resemblance classes, the major objections to them and their responses, providing readers with a firm grasp on the competing ontological accounts of what (if anything) grounds similarity and difference. It then explores issues concerning the formulation and justification of property theories such as: how many properties are there? Should we accept a sparse ontology of properties, or an abundant one? Can we make a distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic properties? Do properties have their causal roles necessarily? What is the relationship between properties and other metaphysical phenomena such as causality, laws and modality? These questions get to the heart of why a coherent theory of properties is so important to metaphysics, and to philosophy more generally. By concluding with the question of the ontological status of properties, the reader is introduced to some Carnapian and contemporary themes about the content and methodology of metaphysics. For students looking for an accessible resource and a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary metaphysics, A Critical Introduction to Properties is a valuable starting point.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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147257558X

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The Eight Universal Dimensions of Culture from a Synthesis of Cultural Taxonomies

A Compendium on Cultural Taxonomies and a Tool for the Universal Dimensions of Culture

By: Sophie Kunert

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The Eight Universal Dimensions of Culture from a Synthesis of Cultural Taxonomies

A Compendium on Cultural Taxonomies and a Tool for the Universal Dimensions of Culture

By: Sophie Kunert

The crucial element of this book constitutes the synthesis of cultural dimensions from existing cultural taxonomies, extended by the operationalization of the eight identified Universal Dimensions of Culture (UDCs) into a questionnaire. First, an extensive Systematic Literature Review (SLR) is pursued to identify the current state of research, demonstrating the research gap on a unified approach for classifying national cultures into cultural dimensions. Eight assumptions displaying the eight UDCs are derived from the results of the SLR. Subsequently, an evaluation and selection framework for identifying the research base of comparable existing cultural taxonomies is developed. A research base of 11 cultural taxonomies and 50 cultural dimensions is retrieved. These serves as the basis for developing the eight UDCs, following a synthesis process and protocol. The eight UDCs are operationalized into a questionnaire, which is extensively pre-tested by experts and in the field. An example country study for Germany, Canada, and Brazil is conducted, and the corresponding country profiles for the eight UDCs are displayed.

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357

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Springer Nature

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3658387653

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Epiphanies

An Ethics of Experience

By: Sophie Grace Chappell

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Epiphanies

An Ethics of Experience

By: Sophie Grace Chappell

Epiphanies is a philosophical exploration of epiphanies, peak experiences, 'wow moments', or ecstasies as they are sometimes called. What are epiphanies, and why do so many people so frequently experience them? Are they just transient phenomena in our brains, or are they the revelations of objective value that they very often seem to be? What do they tell us about the world, and about ourselves? How, if at all, do epiphanies fit in with our moral systems and our theories of how to live? And how do epiphanic experiences fit in with the rest of our lives? These are Sophie Grace Chappell's questions in this ground-breaking new study of an area of inquiry that has always been right under our noses, but remains surprisingly under-explored in contemporary philosophy.

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Oxford University Press

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0192858017

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UNINVITED: Echoes From Beyond

By: Sophie Kensington

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UNINVITED: Echoes From Beyond

By: Sophie Kensington

Discover "Uninvited: Echoes from Beyond," a riveting tale where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary, drawing you into a world where the unknown lurks just a step away. In the dense heart of the Los Angeles National Forest, a hidden cave holds a secret beyond human understanding. When Keiko, Lauren, Nina, and Petra stumble upon this secluded cavern, their innocent hiking adventure turns into a nightmare. Entangled in the grasp of mysterious, otherworldly tentacles, their lives are irrevocably changed. Forced to confront an unimaginable entity from the depths of space, the young women find themselves at the center of a scientific and governmental frenzy. As they struggle to regain normalcy after their harrowing ordeal, they grapple with newfound fears, unexplained phenomena, and the weight of a secret that challenges the very fabric of their reality. "Uninvited: Echoes from Beyond" masterfully blends science fiction with psychological drama, exploring themes of resilience, the unbreakable bonds of friendship, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity. Sophie Kensington weaves a narrative that is not just about an extraterrestrial encounter but also a deep dive into the resilience and complexities of the human psyche.

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Terror and the Dynamism of Islamophobia in 21st Century Britain

The Concentrationary Gothic

By: Madeline-Sophie Abbas

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Terror and the Dynamism of Islamophobia in 21st Century Britain

The Concentrationary Gothic

By: Madeline-Sophie Abbas

This book provides powerful insights into the dynamics, nature, and experiences of the terrors of counter-terrorism measures in the UK. Abbas links her analysis to wider concerns of nation construction and belonging; racial profiling and policing; the state of exception and pre-emptive counter-terrorism measures; community-based counter-terrorism measures; and restrictions to political engagement, freedom of speech and hate speech. What makes this work distinct is its advancement of an original framework - the Concentrationary Gothic - to delineate the racialised mechanisms of terror involved in the governance of Muslim populations in the ‘war on terror’ context. The book illuminates the various ways in which Muslims in Britain experience terror through racialised surveillance and policing strategies operating at state, group (inter- and intra-), and individual levels in diverse contexts such as the street, workplace, public transport and the home. Abbas situates these experiences within wider racial politics and theory, drawing connections to anti-Semitism, anti-blackness, anti-Irishness and whiteness, to provide a complex mapping of the ways in which racial terror has operated in both historical and contemporary contexts of colonialism, slavery, and the camp, and offering a unique point of analysis through the use of Gothic tropes of haunting, monstrosity and abjection. This vital work will be of interest to students and scholars across sociology, criminology, anthropology, terrorism studies, Islamic studies, and critical Muslim studies, researching race and racialisation, security, immigration, nationhood and citizenship.

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3030729494

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A City of One's Own

Blurring the Boundaries Between Private and Public

By: Sophie Body-Gendrot,Jacques Carré

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A City of One's Own

Blurring the Boundaries Between Private and Public

By: Sophie Body-Gendrot,Jacques Carré

This book highlights the citizens' continuous participation in a wide range of urban affairs, especially outside institutional frameworks. It brings together an interdisciplinary team of French, British and American academics who examine the long and rich history of participation or partnership in British and American urban life (with additional reference to France), showing that both private interests and community groups have long been involved in local policies. Utilizing the concept of governance as the main theoretical framework, the book explores how Western governments and local authorities have negotiated the difficult task of defining the borders between the territories of private and public actors and also in defining the boundaries of state intervention and public interest. Focusing on the blurring of these boundaries, this book presents a re-examination of how cities were developed, both past and present.

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Routledge

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135196271X

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A Philosopher Looks at Friendship

By: Sophie Grace Chappell

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A Philosopher Looks at Friendship

By: Sophie Grace Chappell

Philosophers often treat friendship as something systematic and earnest. For Chappell it is neither, yet still central to human experience.

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Cambridge University Press

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1009255541

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All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue

The Debutante Files

By: Sophie Jordan

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All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue

The Debutante Files

By: Sophie Jordan

First friends, then enemies . . . Lady Aurelia hasn't always hated Max, Viscount Camden, her brother's best friend. In fact, as a besotted girl, she thrived under his kind attention— sure that he was the most noble and handsome man in the land. Until her young heart discovered what manner of rogue he really was. Now, though she enjoys nothing more than getting on his last nerve, she can't deny Max drives her to distraction— even if she tries to pretend otherwise. Now something more . . . Max cannot recall a time when Aurelia did not vex him. If she was not his friend's sister, he would stay far away from the infuriating vixen. Unfortunately, they are always thrown together. At parties and family gatherings . . . she is always there. Mocking him, tossing punch in his face, driving him mad . . . until one night, she goes too far and he retaliates in the only way he can: with a kiss that changes everything.

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HarperCollins

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0062222538

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Beautiful PR

Finding your brand’s heartbeat for authenticity in communication

By: Sophie Attwood

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Beautiful PR

Finding your brand’s heartbeat for authenticity in communication

By: Sophie Attwood

**Business Book Awards 2024 Finalist** 'Navigating the world of PR is no easy feat - but this book is an indispensable guide to doing just that' Francesca Ogiermann-White, Health and Beauty Editor-at-Large, Tatler A more beautiful way to connect with customers PR and marketing have traditionally been seen as deceit and spin: Beautiful PR offers a new manifesto rooted in integrity. Discover how to find your true brand voice so that you can create a clear and compelling communication strategy that connects with your customers at an emotional level. In a heavily filtered world, building a communications strategy based on honesty and authenticity is more important than ever before. Elevate your reputation and secure your place in your industry by identifying and amplifying your authentic brand heartbeat, for a more beautiful way to grow. Sophie Attwood is an award-winning global communications expert specialising within the beauty, wellness and health sectors. Having curated a portfolio of successful PR campaigns with exceptional brands, she has become a leading voice of authority for the communications industry.

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Practical Inspiration Publishing

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1788604822

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Understanding Allergy

By: Sophie Farooque

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Understanding Allergy

By: Sophie Farooque

One in three of us experiences allergies at some point in our lives and we are more allergic than ever before, so why are allergies still so misunderstood? In Understanding Allergy, Dr Sophie Farooque, a leading expert and consultant in allergy, will provide allergy sufferers and their families with the knowledge they need to help them navigate this minefield. The book will offer practical advice to reduce unnecessary suffering, debunk common allergy myths and address key topics including: · The allergy epidemic · Understanding and treating hay fever and rhinitis · Living with food allergies, delayed food allergies and anaphylaxis · Drug allergies · What to do if you think you have an allergy · Eczema and allergy prevention Many people who are allergic often struggle to access help, whilst many think they have an allergy when they do not - Understanding Allergy is the essential and concise guide to diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes, to help you manage and alleviate your allergies. ________________________________ 'A fascinating, insightful guide that is extremely clear' Professor Adam Fox 'A source of sound information and practical advice' Professor Roy Taylor 'A must read' David Stukus, M.D

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Penguin UK

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0241527899

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9780241527894

Hidden

By: Sophie Jordan

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Hidden

By: Sophie Jordan

This epic conclusion to the addictive, romantic Firelight trilogy is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Jennifer Armentrout, and Tahereh Mafi. In the climactic finale to the steamy Firelight trilogy, Jacinda must fight to save her life, her love, and all of her kind. If Jacinda were to follow the wishes of her community, she'd happily settle down with Cassian, the prince of her pride. But she just can't. She's in love with Will, a human boy who comes from a family of hunters. Their relationship breaks the most sacred rule and endangers everyone she cares about. Now Jacinda, Will, and Cassian fight back against the hunters and their shadowy allies who would destroy them all. . . .

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0062190164

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Full Surrogacy Now

Full Surrogacy Now

Blood Ties

Blood Ties

Blood Ransom

Blood Ransom

The Right Career Moves Handbook

The Right Career Moves Handbook

Truth, Time and History: A Philosophical Inquiry

Truth, Time and History: A Philosophical Inquiry

A Critical Introduction to Properties

A Critical Introduction to Properties

The Eight Universal Dimensions of Culture from a Synthesis of Cultural Taxonomies

The Eight Universal Dimensions of Culture from a Synthesis of Cultural Taxonomies

Epiphanies

Epiphanies

UNINVITED: Echoes From Beyond

UNINVITED: Echoes From Beyond

Terror and the Dynamism of Islamophobia in 21st Century Britain

Terror and the Dynamism of Islamophobia in 21st Century Britain

A City of One's Own

A City of One's Own

A Philosopher Looks at Friendship

A Philosopher Looks at Friendship

All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue

All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue

Beautiful PR

Beautiful PR

Understanding Allergy

Understanding Allergy

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