English High Society

Nothing is harder to do these days than nothing. But in a world where our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity...doing nothing may be our most important form of resistance. So argues artist and critic Jenny Odell in this field guide to doing nothing (at least as capitalism defines it). Our attention is the most precious - and overdrawn - resource we have. Once we can start paying a new kind of attention, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind's role in the environment, and find more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress.

In The Distracted Mind, leading psychologist Larry Rosen and pioneering neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley explain why our minds have become addicted to email, text messages, virtual worlds, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Through compelling true stories and scientific research, they show how digital distractions affect every aspect of life, from work, safety, and communication to our relationships and health.

In this groundbreaking work, evolutionary biologist Jared Diamond stunningly dismantles racially based theories of human history by revealing the environmental factors actually responsible for history's broadest patterns. It is a story that spans 13,000 years of human history, beginning when Stone Age hunter-gatherers constituted the entire human population. Guns, Germs, and Steel is a world history that really is a history of all the world's peoples, a unified narrative of human life.

High conflict is what happens when discord distills into a good-versus-evil kind of feud, the kind with an us and a them. In this state, the brain behaves differently. We feel increasingly certain of our own superiority, and everything we do to try to end the conflict, usually makes it worse. Eventually, we can start to mimic the behavior of our adversaries, harming what we hold most dear. In this book, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigates how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.

As passionate as it is profound, Atlas Shrugged is one of the most influential novels of our time. In it, Rand dramatizes the main tenets of objectivism, her philosophy of rational selfishness. She explores the ramifications of her radical thinking in a world that penalizes human intelligence and integrity.

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the '80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages.

The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge is a gripping contemporary romance and women’s fiction drama that follows a betrayed heiress as she rises from heartbreak to power. After a devastating divorce that stripped her of more than just love, she’s done playing the victim. Now, she’s taking control. Set against a glamorous backdrop of wealth, high society, and ruthless secrets, this emotionally charged novel explores themes of betrayal, female empowerment, and second chances. Fueled by pain—and a burning desire for justice—she dives headfirst into a world of deception, scandal, and long-...

In just seven years---from 1950 through 1956---Grace Kelly embarked on a whirlwind career that included roles in 11 movies. From the principled Amy Fowler Kane in High Noon to the thrill-seeking Frances Stevens of To Catch a Thief, Grace established herself as one of Hollywood's most talented actresses and iconic beauties.

Olive and Jasper have never been closer—except for one thing. Jasper is still reticent about his frequent disappearances from polite society. With the holidays approaching and no paying client on the books, Olive decides to shadow Jasper when he’s unexpectedly called away. Her search brings her to Holly Hill Lodge where an eclectic group has gathered to celebrate an old-fashioned English Christmas. When the butler goes missing, Olive and Jasper must work together to solve the Christmas crime—as well as the secret Jasper hides.

This box set includes both books in the Marshall High Society duology. A drama-filled, twisting Dark High School Bully Romance ALL in one series bundle. Three powerful families. Three privileged sons. Roman, Ethan, and Klay are dark, devilish, delicious, each in their own way. I shouldn't even be on their radar, but they've marked me. I don't know why. I can't remember the last two years. A mental breakdown, they tell me, after both my parents died. I just want a fresh start to my senior year, a normal life, a graduation. But those three untouchables own Marshall High, and they're fighting...

Olive Belgrave needs a job. Despite her aristocratic upbringing, she’s penniless. Determined to support herself, she jumps at an unconventional job—looking into the background of her cousin’s fiancé, Alfred. Alfred burst into the world of London’s high society, but his answers to questions about his past are decidedly vague. Before Olive can gather more than the basics, a murder occurs at a posh party. Suddenly, every Bright Young Person in attendance is a suspect, and Olive must race to find the culprit because a sly murderer is determined to make sure Olive’s first case is her last.

Summer Sluts Society A filthy novella by Jade West They say girls like us should behave. We’d rather misbehave—with champagne on our tongues and sins on our skin. Kimberly didn’t come to the island for love. She came for a summer of surrender. No names. No guilt. No apologies. Just pure, raw pleasure… on her terms. But when her private getaway becomes a seductive playground of power, sex, and secrets, Kimberly finds herself leading a new kind of sisterhood—one that answers only to desire. And the men? They follow the rules… or they get used. This isn’t your average beach read....

I should have died. Sometimes I wish I did. At least then I wouldn’t be alone. After my parents’ divorce, my mom moved on with her yoga-teaching boyfriend and my dad threw himself into work, leaving me to figure out how to navigate my new reality on my own. Transitioning from an all-girls school in Malibu to the elite Arlington Park Academy in the suburbs of Chicago means more changes than I can handle. I feel like I’m drowning, losing myself…craving the sense of belonging I lost. Then the overly enthusiastic class president and my next-door neighbor, Emily, claims me as her new ...

He didn’t just promise to save her brand. He claimed her body as collateral. Celeste I was the future of couture—until scandal shredded my name and set fire to everything I built. Then Sebastian Wolfe showed up: billionaire investor, media fixer, and ruthless negotiator. He didn’t offer a bailout. He offered terms. One contract. One collar. Complete submission.I signed to survive. But now I sleep in his penthouse. I kneel when he commands. And the man who rescued my empire is wrecking me from the inside out. Sebastian She walked into my office with pride in her spine and desperation ...

The war on drugs has been lost but for want of the courage to face the fact that the whole world is rapidly becoming one vast criminal network. From pop stars and princes to crack whores and street kids. From the Groucho Club toilets to the poppy fields of Afghanistan, we are all partners in crime.

He didn’t just claim me. He branded me. Nicolette I thought I was in an office to help my father renegotiate a deal. Turns out—I was the deal. Thirty days. Zero mercy. Full submission. My father signed the contract. I signed away my pride. Now, Cassian Wolfe owns me—body, mind, and orgasm. And every time I beg, he makes me beg harder. Cassian She didn’t read the fine print. I didn’t need her consent—just her signature. Now she’s mine. Leashed. Collared. Branded. I want the crack in her voice. The tremble in her knees. The tear that says, “I hate how much I need you.” ...

In the heart of Regency London, where the gulf between the opulent upper class and the squalid streets is as wide as the Thames, Zoe Demas, a young French woman entangled in two worlds, finds herself at the center of a chilling mystery. When her lady's maid, Lucy, is found dead in the notorious district of Whitechapel, Zoe refuses to accept the verdict of a tragic accident. Determined to uncover the truth, she enlists the help of Quinton Huxley, a man whose expertise lies in navigating the murky waters between legality and the underworld. Alongside a cast of characters as diverse as they ...

Olive Belgrave is delighted with her new flat at South Regent Mansions where she’s made several friends, including the modern career woman, Minerva, who draws a popular cartoon about a flapper for a London newspaper. But then Minerva comes to Olive for help after catching a glimpse of a disturbing sight—a dead body. At least, that’s what Minerva thought she saw, but there’s not a dead body anywhere in the posh building, and the residents are continuing with their lives as they normally do. Is Minerva seeing things? Is she barmy? Or is there a more sinister explanation?

Forbidden Royal Daddy The story and characters were well written and nicely developed. I enjoyed the chemistry and journey. Good read. ✭✭✭✭✭Amazon Review Dad’s Best Friend Secret Pregnancy Romance He’s my father’s best friend… and a powerful king. Our forbidden night was supposed to be a secret. Now I’m carrying his baby, and there’s no hiding from a man who always gets what he wants. Billionaire Daddy Protector She’s a matchmaker that has a bad match and things are dangerous! Her ex comes back a billionaire and single father is the one that helps her but will being ...

In a world addicted to noise, speed, and spectacle, Old Money Habits offers you an invitation into something far rarer: a life of quiet luxury, understated refinement, and enduring influence. This book isn’t about being born into privilege. It’s about choosing to live with the grace, standards, and quiet power of those who have shaped generations before us. It’s about becoming a woman of substance — not just in how she dresses, but in how she thinks, speaks, leads, and loves. Inside these pages, you’ll learn how to: Cultivate an old money mindset rooted in self-mastery, discretion...