Socrates has a unique position in the history of philosophy It is no exaggeration to say that had it not been for his influence on Plato the whole development of Western philosophy might have bee unimaginably different Yet Socrates wrote nothing himself & our knowledge of him is derived primarily from the engaging & infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues In this book Christopher Taylor explores the relationship between the historical Socrates & the Platonic character & examines the enduring image of Socrates as the ideal exemplar of the philosophic life
- a thinker whose moral & intellectual integrity permeated every detail of his life even in the face of betrayal & execution by his fellow Athenians ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable
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Sod Sitting Get Moving! is the must-have guide to keeping fit & healthy in your sixties seventies & beyond Specifically designed for older adults the exercises stretches & strengthening movements will help keep you fit strong & supple for the years ahead You will feel better look better & younger & reduce your risk of disability & dementia As we get older too many of us spend our time sitting & not exercising This is a call to arms
- a bonfire of the slippers! Walk more get moving get exercising get fitter & feel better! This handy book shows you how With easy exercise ideas created by Green Goddess & health & fitness expert Diana Moran with text from Sir Muir Gray author of the bestselling Sod Seventy! this is the perfect present for yourself or for anybody turning sixty seventy or eighty!
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Sodas are astonishing products Little more than flavored sugar-water these drinks cost practically nothing to produce or buy yet have turned their makers-principally Coca-Cola & Pepsi Co-into a multibillion-dollar industry with global recognition distribution & political power Billed as "refreshing" "tasty" "crisp" & "the real thing" sodas also happen to be so well established to contribute to poor dental hygiene higher calorie intake obesity & type-2 diabetes that the first line of defense against any of these conditions is to simply stop drinking them Habitually drinking large volumes of soda not only harms individual health but also burdens societies with runaway healthcare costs So how did products containing absurdly inexpensive ingredients become multibillion dollar industries & international brand icons while also having a devastating impact on public health? In Soda Politics the 2016 James Beard Award for Writing & Literature Winner Dr Marion Nestle answers this question by detailing all of the ways that the soft drink industry works overtime to make drinking soda as common & accepted as drinking water for adults & children Dr Nestle a renowned food & nutrition policy expert & public health advocate shows how sodas are principally miracles of advertising; Coca-Cola & Pepsi Co spend billions of dollars each year to promote their sale to children minorities & low-income populations in developing as well as industrialized nations & once they have stimulated that demand they leave no stone unturned to protect profits That

Includes:: lobbying to prevent any measures that would discourage soda sales strategically donating money to health organizations & researchers who can make the science about sodas appear confusing & engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to create goodwill & silence critics Soda Politics follows the money trail wherever it leads revealing how hard Big Soda works to sell as much of their products as possible to an increasingly obese world But Soda Politics does more than just diagnose a problem-it encourages readers to help find solutions From Berkeley to Mexico City & beyond advocates are successfully countering the relentless marketing promotion & political protection of sugary drinks & their actions are having an impact-for all of the hardball & softball tactics the soft drink industry employs to maintain the status quo soda consumption has been flat or falling for years Health advocacy campaigns are now the single greatest threat to soda companies' profits Soda Politics provides readers with the tools they need to keep up pressure on Big Soda in order to build healthier & more sustainable food systems

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Maths is a part of everyday life & there's no denying it For anyone who has blocked distant memories of complicated algebraic formulae or incomprehensible trigonometry numbers can strike fear at your very core It is however an unavoidable part of life so why struggle through without a clue? Hywel Carver is passionate about making maths approachable for everyone In his go-to guide he introduces handy arithmetricks' that help solve multiplication & division problems with rounding & approximations; explains fractions percentages & ratios how to convert between them & understand increases decreases & multiplication; delves into all types of conversions
- metric versus imperial Celsius to Fahrenheit as well as distances & speeds These mathematical theories can then be applied to common conundrums such as how mortgages & loans actually work grasping an understanding of compound interest the chances & probability of success in gambling games & how to analyse statistics & data including causality coincidence & correlation Sodding Sums will subtract stress & divide difficulty so you no longer feel clueless when challenged by maths
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The actual course given to all secret agents in SOE before working behind enemy lines It

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Sofa Dog loves his sofa
- & there's NO ROOM for ANYONE ELSE! Unfortunately all sorts of crazy characters want to share it with
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Thousands of people never consider protecting their sofa or attempting to prolong its lifespan Being the most adored & used piece of furniture in any home your sofas & armchairs take some tough love from kids playfully jumping around on them to long lazy weekends under a blanket binging your favourite series’ The Maison & White sofa protectors can change all this designed with strong MDF boards when placed under your sofa cushions they are guaranteed to prevent any sagging & wear & tear; breathing new life into the sofa you just can&t bear to part with yet or to add some longevity of that new suite you’ve worked so hard to buy you&ll be grateful for showing your relaxation hub the extra attention it deserves REINFORCEMENTSOnce easily placed between the base of your sofa & cushions the strong MDF boards featured in the design of this product act as a barrier between the weaker base & any weight that can cause it to sag or break over time with extensive use Providing reinforcement & increasing the lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacing an entire suite OLD & NEWThis Sofa Seat Protector will support your sofas & armchairs without needing any assistance other than being placed down once Whether you have just purchased your dream sofa & want to ensure a long lifespan or are looking to breathe some new life into an ageing armchair the Maison & White sofa protector is a perfect addition to one of your homes most used items All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) Specification Size 56cm x 48cm x 05cm Material Inner Material
- MDF Outer Material
- PVCIn The Box 1 Sofa Seat Protector 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Thousands of people never consider protecting their sofa or attempting to prolong its lifespan Being the most adored & used piece of furniture in any home your sofas & armchairs take some tough love from kids playfully jumping around on them to long lazy weekends under a blanket binging your favourite series’ The Maison & White sofa protectors can change all this designed with strong MDF boards when placed under your sofa cushions they are guaranteed to prevent any sagging & wear & tear; breathing new life into the sofa you just can&t bear to part with yet or to add some longevity of that new suite you’ve worked so hard to buy you&ll be grateful for showing your relaxation hub the extra attention it deserves REINFORCEMENTSOnce easily placed between the base of your sofa & cushions the strong MDF boards featured in the design of this product act as a barrier between the weaker base & any weight that can cause it to sag or break over time with extensive use Providing reinforcement & increasing the lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacing an entire suite OLD & NEWThis Sofa Seat Protector will support your sofas & armchairs without needing any assistance other than being placed down once Whether you have just purchased your dream sofa & want to ensure a long lifespan or are looking to breathe some new life into an ageing armchair the Maison & White sofa protector is a perfect addition to one of your homes most used items All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) Size 112cm x 48cm x 05cm Material Inner Material
- MDF Outer Material
- PVCIn The Box 2 Sofa Seat Protector 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd)

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Thousands of people never consider protecting their sofa or attempting to prolong its lifespan Being the most adored & used piece of furniture in any home your sofas & armchairs take some tough love from kids playfully jumping around on them to long lazy weekends under a blanket binging your favourite series’ The Maison & White sofa protectors can change all this designed with strong MDF boards when placed under your sofa cushions they are guaranteed to prevent any sagging & wear & tear; breathing new life into the sofa you just can&t bear to part with yet or to add some longevity of that new suite you’ve worked so hard to buy you&ll be grateful for showing your relaxation hub the extra attention it deserves REINFORCEMENTSOnce easily placed between the base of your sofa & cushions the strong MDF boards featured in the design of this product act as a barrier between the weaker base & any weight that can cause it to sag or break over time with extensive use Providing reinforcement & increasing the lifespan at a fraction of the cost of replacing an entire suite OLD & NEWThis Sofa Seat Protector will support your sofas & armchairs without needing any assistance other than being placed down once Whether you have just purchased your dream sofa & want to ensure a long lifespan or are looking to breathe some new life into an ageing armchair the Maison & White sofa protector is a perfect addition to one of your homes most used items All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) Size 166cm x 48cm x 05cm Material Inner Material
- MDF Outer Material
- PVCIn The Box 3 Sofa Seat Protector 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd)

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