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Peter Hall presents his new book \"Governing Growth\", tracing interactions between politics and economics in Western democracies over the past eighty years. He identifies three postwar growth regimes - modernization, liberalisation and knowledge-based growth - each paired with a distinctive regime of political representation, with discussants Sara Hobolt and David Soskice and chair Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey. 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It explores how Yoga and Ayurveda can contribute to a broader understanding of wellbeing alongside modern nutrition science, offering practical approaches for everyday life. Dr Rashmi Joshi, a Clinical Dietitian, Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist with over 18 years of experience and a PhD in Yoga, is behind the talk. 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Award-winning drinks writer Millie Milliken, through her new company Wet Ink, guides guests through five different spirits, covering their history, how they are made and how to drink them, while telling unexpected tales about the magical world of drinks. The evening includes a welcome cocktail, a talk and tasting with a Q&A, then time for cocktails and a visit to the museum.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/spells-seances-sobering-sorcery-spirits-that-will-make-you-b-79098/", "official_url": "https://thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/spells-seances-sobering-sorcery-talk-and-tasting-with-wet-ink-live/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5419a11ea115bc457708d30b2464d1b4dfdca88ae924d8f1d2d7618e52d08c8c-2000.webp"}]}