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"THE REAL ORIGIN OF OUR SPECIES: a myth-busting, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved, offering a paradigm shift in our thinking about what the female body is, how it came to be, and how this evolution still shapes all our lives today “A page-turning whistle-stop tour of mammalian development that begins in the Jurassic Era, Eve recasts the traditional story of evolutionary biology by placing women at its center…. The book is engaging,...

Since 2013, Britney Spears has been dazzling audiences with her show in Las Vegas. That would also be the year when she released her last album. Now she is back with a new release that includes the single Make Me.

"This book is about a place, the Great Basin of western North America, and about the lifeways of Native American people who lived there during the past 13,000 years. The authors highlight the ingenious solutions people devised to sustain themselves in a difficult environment. The evidence of their success is often subtle and difficult to interpret from the few and fragile remains left behind for archaeologists to discover. These ancient fragments...

Bocelli's 2008 studio album is a collection of the most famous Italian songs, including Mamma; Funiculi Funicula; and Santa Lucia, that have enchanted the tenor since childhood. The release will coincide with his 50th birthday.

"From the hit A&E show Hoarders, psychologist Dr. Robin Zasio shows readers how to take control of their stuff and de-clutter their lives. Recently, the once little-known condition of hoarding has become a household phrase-in part due to the popularity of the Emmy Award-winning television show Hoarders, which has captivated audiences with its stark and heartbreaking look at the people who suffer from this paralyzing condition. Contributing expert...

Following an incredible success with his debut album In the Lonely Hour, including four Grammy Awards, Sam Smith is back with his sophomore album. It includes the single Too Good at Goodbyes

"Is high-quality sleep the missing component to help you shed fat for good, stave off diseases, and keep you productive? In Sleep Smarter, Shawn Stevenson, host of the popular podcast, The Model Health Show, answers these and many other sleep-related questions.As a teenager, Stevenson was diagnosed with a degenerative bone disease. He gave up on his health and his body, until he decided to fight back.Through years of research and consulting health...

Documents the thousands of species living in human homes and argues that obsessively sterilizing the home reshapes organisms that live with us, making some more dangerous.