Robbie Robertson's singular contributions to popular music have made him one of the most beloved songwriters & guitarists of his time With songs like The Weight' The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' & Up on Cripple Creek' he & his partners in the Band fashioned a music that has endured for decades influencing countless musicians In this captivating memoir written over five years of reflection Robbie employs his unique storyteller's voice to weave together the journey that led him to some of the most pivotal events in music history He recounts the adventures of his half-Jewish half-Mohawk upbringing on the Six Nations Indian Reserve & on the gritty streets of Toronto; his odyssey at sixteen to the Mississippi Delta the fountainhead of American music; the wild early years on the road with rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins & the Hawks; his unexpected ties to the Cosa Nostra underworld; the gripping trial-by-fire of 'going electric' with Bob Dylan on his 1966 world tour & their ensuing celebrated collaborations; the formation of the Band & the forging of their unique sound culminating with history's most famous farewell concert brought to life for all time in Martin Scorsese's great movie The Last Waltz This is the story of a time & place
- the moment when rock 'n' roll became life when legends like Buddy Holly & Bo Diddley crisscrossed the circuit of clubs & roadhouses from Texas to Toronto when the Beatles Hendrix the Stones & Warhol moved through the same streets & hotel rooms It's the story of exciting change as the world tumbled through the '60s & early '70s & a generation came of age built on music love & freedom Above all it's the moving story of the profound friendship among five young men who together created a new kind of popular music Testimony is Robbie Robertson's story lyrical & true as only he could tell it
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When Frances Banks died her friend Helen Greaves was by her side Then one evening some three weeks after Frances' death Helen sensed her presence This extraordinary encounter marked the beginning of contact between them from either side of the veil ' Testimony of Light' is based on the communications that Helen received telepathically from Frances The scripts have been authenticated by those who knew them both & who were familiar with their individual writing styles Moving & inspiring this book is a testament to the enduring power of their friendship & offers an important message to us all
- that the death of the body is but a gentle passing to a much freer & fuller life ' Never have we read such a spontaneous simple direct happy & instructive series of scripts from the other side' Science of Thought Review'A glass of spiritual champagne'
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We inherit mechanisms for survival from our primeval past; none so obviously as those involved in reproduction The hormone testosterone underlies the organization of activation of masculinity it changes the body & brain to make a male It is involved not only in sexuality but in driving aggression competitiveness risk-taking
- all elements that were needed for successful survival & reproduction in the past But these ancient systems are carried forward into a modern world The ancient world shaped the human brain but the modern world is shaped by that brain How does this world with all its cultural political & social variations deal with & control the primeval role of testosterone which continues to be essential for the survival of the species? Sex aggression winning losing gangs war the powerful effects of testosterone are entwined with them all These are the ingredients of human history so testosterone has played a central role in our story In Testosterone Joe Herbert explains the nature of this potent hormone how it operates in mammals in general & in humans in particular what we know about its role in influencing various aspects of behaviour in men & what we are beginning to understand of its role in women From rape to gang warfare among youths understanding the workings of testosterone is critical to enable us to manage its continuing powerful effects in modern society This paperback edition

Includes:: expanded material reflecting the latest research on the role of testosterone in women & in street gangs


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WINNER OF THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEWhat the judges said ' Every man & woman should read this book on gender bias an important yet wickedly witty book' ' Fine's entertaining & thoughtful book is a valuable addition to the discussion about gender' Ian Critchley Sunday Times ' In addition to being hopeful Fine is also angry We should all be angry Testosterone Rex is a debunking rumble that ought to inspire a roar' Guardian'A densely packed spirited book with an unusual combination of academic rigour & readability The expression "essential reading for everyone" is usually untrue as well as a cliche but if there were a book deserving of that description this might just be it' Antonia Macaro Financial Times Testosterone Rex is the powerful myth that squashes hopes of sex equality by telling us that men & women have evolved different natures Fixed in an ancestral past that rewarded competitive men & caring women these differences are supposedly re-created in each generation by sex hormones & male & female brains Testosterone so we're told is the very essence of masculinity & biological sex is a fundamental force in our development Not so says psychologist Cordelia Fine who shows with wit & panache that sex doesn't create male & female natures Instead sex hormones culture & evolution work together in ways that make past & present gender dynamics only a serving suggestion for the future
- not a recipe Testosterone Rex brings together evolutionary science psychology neuroscience & social history to move beyond old nature versus nurture' debates & to explain why it's time to unmake the tyrannical myth of Testosterone Rex For fans of Fine
- whose Delusions of Gender could have far-reaching consequences as significant as The Female Eunuch' (Viv Groskop Guardian)
- & thousands of new readers this is an upbeat timely & important contribution to the debate about gender in society


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WINNER OF THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEWhat the judges said ' Every man & woman should read this book on gender bias an important yet wickedly witty book' ' Fine's entertaining & thoughtful book is a valuable addition to the discussion about gender' Ian Critchley Sunday Times ' In addition to being hopeful Fine is also angry We should all be angry Testosterone Rex is a debunking rumble that ought to inspire a roar' Guardian'A densely packed spirited book with an unusual combination of academic rigour & readability The expression essential reading for everyone is usually untrue as well as a cliche but if there were a book deserving of that description this might just be it' Antonia Macaro Financial Times Testosterone Rex is the powerful myth that squashes hopes of sex equality by telling us that men & women have evolved different natures Fixed in an ancestral past that rewarded competitive men & caring women these differences are supposedly re-created in each generation by sex hormones & male & female brains Testosterone so we're told is the very essence of masculinity & biological sex is a fundamental force in our development Not so says psychologist Cordelia Fine who shows with wit & panache that sex doesn't create male & female natures Instead sex hormones culture & evolution work together in ways that make past & present gender dynamics only a serving suggestion for the future
- not a recipe Testosterone Rex brings together evolutionary science psychology neuroscience & social history to move beyond old nature versus nurture' debates & to explain why it's time to unmake the tyrannical myth of Testosterone Rex For fans of Fine
- whose Delusions of Gender could have far-reaching consequences as significant as The Female Eunuch' (Viv Groskop Guardian)
- & thousands of new readers this is an upbeat timely & important contribution to the debate about gender in society


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Nintendo figures are here! World of Nintendo brings many of it classic characters to the 25 mini figure format while adding in some that have yet to be seen Unlike previous mini PVC figures these figures are semi-articulated! Relive all of your greatest Nintendo moments
- Collect them all!
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Four people with radically different outlooks on the world meet on a train & start talking about what they believe Their conversation varies from cool logical reasoning to heated personal confrontation Each starts off convinced that he or she is right but then doubts creep in In a tradition going back to Plato Timothy Williamson uses a fictional conversation to explore questions about truth & falsity & knowledge & belief Is truth always relative to a point of view? Is every opinion fallible? Such ideas have been used to combat dogmatism & intolerance but are they compatible with taking each opposing point of view seriously? This book presupposes no prior acquaintance with philosophy & introduces its concerns in an accessible & light-hearted way Is one point of view really right & the other really wrong? That is for the reader to decide ...

99 players only one will remain! Tetris 99 is the iconic puzzle game as you&ve never seen it before Can you pick the right strategy to best 98 other players online
- all at the same time?! Contains a 12 month individual membership for Nintendo Switch Online to enhance your gaming experience 99 players only one will remain! Tetris 99 is the iconic puzzle game as you&ve never seen it before Can you pick the right strategy to best 98 other players online
- all at the same time?! This physical version

Includes:: all content from the big block DLC featuring additional modes CPU battle Battle against 98 Bots Defeat the machines! Marathon go for the most lines & the highest score! Additional offline local multiplayer modes will also arrive later this year Local Arena get up to eight friends together for a local battle!2P share battle share Joy-Con controllers for a two-player game! Will require a UK Nintendo Switch account to activate



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Music backgrounds sounds special effects everything down to the Tetris pieces themselves pulse dance shimmer & explode in perfect sync with how you&re playing RELAX FOCUS ESCAPE Lose yourself in over 30 captivating stages with 16 modes to suit every mood & skill level GET IN THE "ZONE" Stop time & falling Tetriminos to rack up huge bonuses & survive the most challenging levels Named after a real-world phenomenon where players& brains are so engrossed in playing Tetris that images of the iconic falling Tetriminos (the Tetris playing pieces) linger in their vision thoughts & even dreams Required for VR Features (not included) Play Station VR Headset Play Station 4 Camera ...

The new Tetris Light from Paladone Products is the perfect gift for fans of the ever-popular Tetris video game Mains-powered each Tetrimino combines to create a fascinating & stylish lamp Once the blue Tetrimino is plugged in & illuminated the other Tetriminos can be added in endless combinations As soon as each Tetrimino comes into contact with one already illuminated it too will light up Remove it from the rest of the Tetris Light & it immediately turns off There are countless ways the Tetris Light can be stacked just put your Tetris gaming skills to the test The Tetris Light contains seven individual Tetrimino lights & a mains adaptor The Tetris brand is one of the leading & most distinctive video game brands & franchises in the world In the game&s 27 year history hundreds of millions of players have experienced the Tetris Effect Currently over a billion games are played online every month Loved globally by people of all ages & all cultures the Tetris game continues to be one of the most widely recognized video games of all time Product Features UK Mains adaptor included Endless combinations Stylish Plug in the main blue tetrimino & the others light up when added Seven individual coloured tetrimino lights Box Contains 7 x individual Tetrimino lights 1 x UK mains adapter ...