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Understanding Intelligence The author has discovered a really simple way to explain intelligence. This compact book conveys this simple approach to those who are intrigued by intelligence but not up for a long, heavy read. Written by Rocco Van Schalkwyk. Paperback, 67 pages, Independently Published, 2022.

Understanding Emotions The author has discovered a really simple way to explain emotions. This compact guide conveys this simple approach to those who are intrigued by emotions and able to read a scientific paper or textbook. Written by Rocco Van Schalkwyk. Paperback, 48 pages, Independently Published, 2021.

Absolute Friends Ted Mundy is the son of a British Infantry officer who left India under a cloud after partition. Written by John Le Carré. Hardback, 383 pages, First edition, 2003.

The Collected Poems of A. E. Houseman Housman's melodic and memorable poems have been popular for over a century. He writes typically of lost love, of the brevity of happiness, of young soldiers doomed to die. Housman speaks with two voices: the smooth texts conceal a dark sub-text. Written by Alfred Edward Housman. Paperback, 192 pages, Wordsworth Editions, 1984.

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical - and accessible - plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. Written by Bill Gates. Hardback, 272 pages, Allen Lane, 2021.

The Nine Types of Leader Find out what makes great leaders tick, learn what it takes to be credible and read about the things that they'd do differently if they had to do it all again. Written by James Ashton. Paperback, 288 pages, Kogan Page, 2021.

Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge about Human Nature Personality makes us who we are and influences every aspect of our lives - from how we interact with others, to how we respond in stressful situations. Written by Randy Larsen et al. Paperback, 680 pages, McGraw-Hill Education, 2020.

The Salt Path: The Sunday Times Bestseller An uplifting true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the windswept South West coastline. Written by Raynor Winn. Paperback, 288 pages, Penguin Books, 2019.