Slang from Shakespeare: Together with Literary Expressions

“It was Greek to me.” William Shakespeare, the most quoted writer in the English language, is credited with inventing or introducing over 1,700 words.

This handy reference showcases the bard’s genius, compiling over 1,500 of his most famous epigrams, invectives, literary expressions, and philosophical poems that have found their way into our everyday vernacular — some so often, they’ve become clichés.

From “a notorious liar” and “all the world’s a stage” to “to thine own self be true” and “wild goose chase,” Shakespeare’s words are a testament to his genius and enduring legacy. This remarkable volume is an outstanding treasury for writers, speakers, students of literature, and any lover of Shakespeare’s works.

The Economist – The World Ahead 2024

The World Ahead is an annual edition published by The Economist that makes predictions about the year ahead. The publication draws on the global expertise of The Economist’s editors and correspondents across politics, business, finance, science, technology and the arts. It presents thoroughly researched forecasts and insights into the trends that will shape the next 12 months.

Covering over 50 countries, The World Ahead addresses pivotal elections, economic policy, emerging technologies, and more. From politics in the US and China to the future of cryptocurrencies, each prediction is contextually grounded and analytically rigorous. The World Ahead has become a trusted reference for leaders across sectors preparing for the year to come. Its sharp, invaluable analysis informs those seeking to navigate an uncertain future.

The Guardian Weekly - 12 January 2024

Overview: The Guardian Weekly, founded in 1919, is an edited selection of some of the best journalism found in the Guardian and Observer newspapers.

The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health by Camilla Nord

A FINANCIAL TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

There are many routes to mental wellbeing and award-winning neuroscientist Camilla Nord is at the forefront of finding them. In this ground-breaking book, she offers a revelatory tour of the scientific and technological developments that are revolutionizing the way we think about mental health, showing why and how events - and treatments - can affect people in such different ways.

In The Balanced Brain, Nord reframes mental health as an intricate, self-regulating process, one which is different for all of us. She examines a huge diversity of treatments, from therapy and medication to recreational drugs and electrical brain stimulation, to show how they work, and why they sometimes don't. In doing so, she reveals how the small things we do to lift our mood during the course of a day - a piece of chocolate, a coffee, chatting to a friend - often work on the same pathways in our brain as the latest pharmacological treatments for mental health disorders. Whether they help us to manage pain, learn from experience or expend energy on the things that are important for our survival, these conscious actions are part of a complex process that is unique to each individual and the constant backdrop to our everyday lives.

Nord shows that, with so many factors at play, there are more possibilities for recovery and resilience than we might think. Whether you're suffering or simply doing your best to stay afloat, this book is an invitation to discover what makes each of us feel better, and why.

🌎 National Geographic

December 2023