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Book SynopsisWith the hustle and bustle of the cultural festival finally behind them, normal life has returned. Amane confesses his feelings for Mahiru once again, leading them to make a vow for the future. Intent on getting the perfect gift to represent his feelings, Amane takes a step into unfamiliar territory and takes up a part-time job. Meanwhile, Mahiru also wants to demonstrate her love for Amane in some way. Despite feeling a little lonely, she waits anxiously for his return, carrying out her plan with utmost secrecy...!

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Book SynopsisTo become the head of the Tuatha Dé, Lugh must travel to the commercial cityof Milteu and become a merchant there. Joined by Tarte and a new assistant, Maha, hisplan to assassinate the hero seemed to be coming together, but...

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Book SynopsisIntroducing Jonas Flynt. Gambler. Thief. Killer. Man of honour.Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2023'Fast, furious and with a glint of gallows humour, this is high-octane historical fiction' Daily Mail'Swashbuckling action against a vivid historical backdrop. I loved this book' Ian Rankin‘High adventure meets espionage thriller as Jonas Flynt battles the tide of history and the deadly secrets of his own past…’ D. V. Bishop, author of City of Vengeance1715. Jonas Flynt, ex-soldier and reluctant member of the Company of Rogues, a shady intelligence group run by ruthless spymaster Nathaniel Charters, is ordered to recover a missing document. Its contents could prove devastating in the wrong hands.On her deathbed, the late Queen Anne may have promised the nation to her half-brother James, the Old Pretender, rather than the new king, George I. But the will has been lost. It may decide the fate of the nation.The crown must recover it at all costs.The trail takes Jonas from the dark and dangerous streets of London to an Edinburgh in chaos. He soon realises there are others on the hunt, and becomes embroiled in a long overdue family reunion, a jail break and a brutal street riot.When secrets finally come to light, about the crown and about his own past, Jonas will learn that some truths, once discovered, can never be untold…An atmospheric and utterly compelling blend of crime, history and thriller, to delight fans of S. J. Parris, Andrew Taylor and C. J. Sansom.Praise for An Honourable Thief 'Reads like a genuine eighteenth century spy novel. I see a long future for Jonas Flynt' Ambrose Parry, author of The Way of All Flesh'Anyone who enjoys a good historical mystery and likes an edgy, charismatic protagonist is going to love the adventures of Douglas Skelton’s new hero, Jonas Flynt’ S.G. MacLean, author of The Seeker'An absolute triumph ... Five stars from me, and I look forward to reading more of Jonas's adventures' James Oswald, Sunday Times bestselling author'Historical crime fiction at its absolute best. I loved it!’ Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay series'Pitch-perfect stuff. Like all great historical novels you'll feel you're there! This is a departure for Skelton, who seems born to write high-end historical fiction’ Denzil Meyrick, author of the DCI Daley thrillers'Uniquely combines a page-turning thriller with a perfectly evoked sense of time and place. Powerful stuff from a master of his craft' Craig Russell, author of Hyde'Skelton’s mastery of time and place inhabited with richly drawn characters is a delight. It held me to the last tantalising page’ David Gilman, author of The Englishman‘Jonas Flynt is one of those characters you’ll be rooting for from the very first chapter ... it looks like Skelton has found a new home writing first-class historical fiction’ Alison Belsham, author of The Tattoo Thief'This is a fascinating, totally engrossing historical novel. Flynt is a most attractive, three-dimensional character and the same is true of the world he moves through. A brilliant, most enjoyable read’ Paul Doherty, author of The Nightingale Gallery‘A cracking historical drama with breathless pacing and knuckle-chewing tension, all shot through with Skelton’s deft characterisation and flashes of pitch-black humour. The perfect read to lose yourself in’ Neil Broadfoot, author of Falling Fast

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Book SynopsisA multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.Narancia Ghirga is under siege! Chased all over by an enemy Stand user, Passione member and Bruno Bucciarati ally Narancia has been shrunk to the size of a doll and faces certain death! Narancia is unable to locate his enemy, separated from his team, and at risk of being eaten by rats and—even worse—spiders! His only hope of turning it around and saving himself is using his own Stand to counter the enemy. Is this the end of everyone’s favorite immature gangster, or will Narancia’s temper somehow help him save the day?

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the imaginative art of 30 years of the Dragon Quest video games, as designed and illustrated by Akira Toriyama, legendary creator of Dragon Ball. Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) brought the world of the renowned Dragon Quest video games to life through his creative, fun and inventive design work. Thirty years of genius are on display in this stunning comprehensive hardcover collection of over 500 illustrations from the Dragon Quest video games, from Dragon Quest (originally released as Dragon Warrior in English) to Dragon Quest Heroes II. Includes fold-out poster of the Dragon Quest timeline.

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Book Synopsis'Baggini offers us a tempting smorgasbord of some of the most baffling, weird and occasionally downright creepy scenarios ever envisaged... enjoy these mind-boggling tales from the outer limit of thought' Guardian Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten? Are you really reading this book cover, or are you in a simulation? If God is all-powerful, could he create a square circle? Here are 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas - questions to leave you inspired, informed and scratching your head, dumbfounded. A collection of short, accessible philosophical quandaries to stimulate, challenge and entertain. 'This book is like the Sudoku of moral philosophy: apply your mind to any of its "thought experiments" while stuck on the Tube, and quickly be transported out of rush-hour hell' New StatesmanTrade ReviewBaggini offers us a tempting smorgasbord of some of the most baffling, weird and occasionally downright creepy scenarios ever envisaged... enjoy these mind-boggling tales from the outer limit of thought * Guardian *This book is like the Sudoku of moral philosophy: apply your mind to any of its "thought experiments" while stuck on the Tube, and quickly be transported out of rush-hour hell * New Statesman *Thinking again is what this taut, incisive, bullet-hard book is dedicated to promoting * Sunday Times *An eloquent and engaging introduction to the major philosophical quandaries * Scotland on Sunday *An engaging read ... It's one to which I'll keep returning - whenever I feel like an argument and have nobody to argue with * Sunday Herald *An eloquent and engaging introduction to the major philosophical quandaries about identity, knowledge, morality and rationality.It is the best kind of popularising work: amusing enough to provide an easy way into difficult questions, but uncompromising in terms of the meanings deduced from the fables * Scotland on Sunday *Baggini frames various philosophical conundrums so that we focus on the nub of the matter without the extraneous considerations that complicate them in real life... helpfully cross- referenced and ideal for reading aloud * Metro (London) *

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Book SynopsisIn The Fall of the West Nicholas Hagger examined the evidence for the origin of Covid and whether it has been used as a bio-weapon between West and East. He saw the US, worried by China’s Belt-and-Road Initiative in 140 countries, as collaborating with the Western Syndicate’s New World Order based on the Great Reset advocated by Schwab’s World Economic Forum and the UN’s Agenda 2030. He saw an authoritarian New World Order that could accommodate Russia and China as being established before a democratic World State. In The Golden Phoenix (which completes a quartet that includes The Syndicate, The Secret History of the West and The Fall of the West and is also a sequel to Peace for our Time), Hagger carries the story forward from Ukraine’s being a corridor between the Black Sea and Europe for Russian natural gas to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In 2019 Hagger was invited to Russia to give a lecture in Moscow on a supranational World State to an audience which included men in military uniform, and he received several awards, including the Russian Ecological Foundation’s Golden Phoenix lapel badge. He was asked to write two letters to Putin and was in contact with Putin’s advisers. The phoenix rises from ashes, and Hagger considers whether the West is rising from the ashes of its withdrawal from Afghanistan to advance its technocratic New World Order by supplying arms to Ukraine and blocking Russian gas; or whether a Russian authoritarian New World Order is rising from the ashes of the defunct Soviet Union to dominate southern Ukraine, and eventually some former Soviet territories, in alliance with China’s Belt-and-Road New World Order in 140 countries; or whether the supranational democratic global New World Order he outlined in World State and World Constitution is rising from the ashes of the Second World War like a golden phoenix. The Russian Foreign Minister has said that NATO is in effect in a war with Russia, and that there is a real danger of a Third World War, and Hagger assesses the likely outcome of the current conflict.

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Book SynopsisGet up to speed with the rules of the road. A fun collection of puzzles of various kinds, in colour, making use of content, including signs, from The Official Highway Code. An easy and entertaining way to revise for a driver’s licence test or improve your knowledge of The Highway Code. Many of us are hazy about the meanings of less common road signs, or are not up to date on changes to The Highway Code since we passed our test. On the other hand, there are those who are very proud of their encyclopaedic knowledge of UK road signs. These are puzzles for everyone to enjoy. If learning for a driver’s test, this book is the perfect solution for anyone looking for an easier and more enjoyable way to learn and test their Highway Code knowledge. A variety of word- and knowledge-based puzzle types based on the signs and markings of The Highway Code; they range from straightforward through to more challenging, but all are designed to be solvable by the average reader. Can you solve them all?

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Book Synopsis***From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES comes the next book of MURDLE - the 'utterly addictive' murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere*** 'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE 'AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON ... THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER' - RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES Deductive Logico is back on the scene to investigate murders most foul in Murdle: More Killer Puzzles. These fiendishly compulsive mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunit, how, where and why. Join Logico to uncover the buried secrets of the Violet Isles, solve the riddles of an ancient and mysterious scholar, and explore the haunted lands of Drakonia. Follow the clues, interview the witnesses and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Together, you'll unearth the dark truth beneath each murder and crack the code that can only be decrypted once you've solved them all! Packed with perplexing puzzles, codes and maps, this is the ultimate casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone. Sherlock: Baffled. Poirot: Befuddled. This must be a MURDLE!Trade ReviewFabulous fun * Woman and Home *Praise for Murdle: * . *This will be *the* puzzle sensation of the year. Each scenario is solved using logic and deduction, perfect for armchair sleuths and puzzlers. It's clever, satisfying and utterly addictive -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The AppealMurdle is brilliant fun! Each one is like working to unravel an Agatha Christie-esque mini-mystery in a visually enticing logic puzzle. Move over Wordle, my brain cells want to solve a Murdle! -- Celeste Connally, author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a LordAn absolute phenomenon ... the perfect stocking filler -- Richard Osman, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB seriesBite-sized mysteries that are simply to die for. -- Mindy Quigley, author of Six Feet Deep DishI'm completely obsessed with the highly addictive Murdle, a unique intersection of logic puzzles and armchair sleuthing. With an enjoyable story and challenging puzzles, I'm left wondering if anyone can be trusted. -- Olivia Blacke, author of Vinyl Resting PlaceThe ultimate puzzle for armchair detectives and secret sleuths. Sure to get those little gray cells firing. -- Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mystery seriesThe brilliant new murder mystery logic puzzle! * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones Best Book of 2023 'Brilliant - a must read' Tim Spector 'Ravenous is a truly important book ... we need a food revolution to ensure children don't go hungry, eat right, and reach their potential' Tom Kerridge The food system is no longer simply a means of sustenance. It is one of the most successful, most innovative and most destructive industries on earth. It sustains us, but it is also killing us. Diet-related disease is now the biggest cause of preventable illness and death in the developed world - far worse than smoking. The environmental damage done by the food system is also changing climate patterns and degrading the earth, risking our food security. In Ravenous, Henry Dimbleby takes us behind the scenes to reveal the mechanisms that act together to shape the modern diet - and therefore the world. He explains not just why the food system is leading us into disaster, but what can be done about it.Trade ReviewVitally important -- Waterstones 'Best Books of 2023'Shocking ... a highly readable account of what needs to be happen in order for us to both save the planet and fit into those old jeans again ... Dimbleby promises to show us how the crisis can be averted. [Ravenous] delivers on that promise * Guardian *Compelling reading -- 'Books of the Year 2023' * Waitrose Weekend *A call not only for a healthier food system, but for a more sustainable one * The Times *Fascinating . . .comprehensive and concise . . . a clear, reasoned and meticulously footnoted argument for a coherent food policy * FT *A rallying call for radical change * TLS *Excellent -- Gavin Essler * Perspective *[Ravenous] sets out how we can escape from the system we're trapped within which means that currently 60 per cent of adults in the UK are obese, with the number estimated to rise to 80 per cent by 2060. * i Paper *Gripping ... the scope of [Ravenous] is huge - climate change, the health crisis our diet has created, environmental damage wrought by intensive agriculture, damage done to the land, to rivers and to biodiversity ... accessible, fascinating, grim but not entirely without hope -- India Knight * The Times *Dimbleby is absolutely spitting feathers at the government's failure to confront the realities of our food system * Spectator *Sobering ... forceful ... with his experience as a food-system insider, Dimbleby is able to take us behind the scenes and show us how the mechanisms stretching across the vast supply chains of the food system act together to make us eat what we eat -- Dan Saladino * Literary Review *Food may well be one of the fundamental necessities of life, but our relationship with it is threatening not just our own lives but that of the planet. Fortunately, Henry Dimbleby knows how to get us back in shape * Men's Health *If you think it's your fault you sometimes eat badly, think again. A powerful, engaging and urgent mandate for fixing our broken food system -- Thomasina MiersA brilliant readable guide on how to reverse our food, obesity and climate crisis - a must-read -- Tim SpectorRavenous is a revelation: a fast-paced, entertaining and often jaw-dropping guide to the modern food system, why it is putting us all in danger, and how we can escape its clutches -- Andi Oliver, Chef and BroadcasterA brilliant, rigorous, masterful work, that opens our minds to some of the most important of all issues -- George Monbiot, author * Regenesis *Food should be a source of joy, but the way we eat is leading us into disaster. This is a delicious, highly digestible guide to building a better food system, for the sake of our bodies and our planet. -- Prue LeithWe need a food revolution to ensure children don't go hungry, eat right, and reach their potential. Ravenous is a truly important book -- Tom KerridgeAn important read that will change the way we look at food - for the better! -- Jamie OliverA critical investigation into the global food industry * Farmer's Guardian *Henry Dimbleby's latest book must be one of the most exhaustively researched works of all time - certainly when it comes to the food industry. * The Grocer *The complex truth behind the global food system * Living North *Henry Dimbleby calls for a rethink about how food is produced and consumed for the benefit of our health and the planet * Waitrose Weekend *Emerging from Dimbleby's work on food supply chains during the pandemic, Ravenous explores the structures of the global food system and how environmental, health and nutritional concerns can harmoniously coexist -- 'The Books to Read in 2023' * Financial Times *The author of the National Food Strategy and founder of Leon reveals the eye-opening truth about how our food systems shape the modern diet and the planet - and, crucially, what we can do about it -- 'The Best New Books in March' * i Paper *Ravenous is a fast-paced, well-evidenced call for a healthier, more sustainable food system -- 'Anthony Albanese’s 2023 reading list: what should be on the PM’s bookshelf this summer?' * Guardian *What we eat is damaging not only our personal health, but societal and environmental health too - a triple whammy. This book provides not only a compelling diagnosis of the damage being done by our current food eco-system, but a brilliant prescription of how a different food strategy could transform our personal, societal and environmental health. Economists like me often say that, in public policy, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Henry Dimbleby's book provides not only a free lunch for the nation, but a healthy one -- Andy Haldane, former chief economist of the Bank of EnglandOur food system lies in the centre of huge 21st century challenges, including global heating, mass extinction and public health. If we are to navigate these monster threats to civilisation then we need to move beyond our obsession with cheap food and illusory concepts of food security to embrace a genuinely sustainable food system. Shifting such a complex system isn't easy, but it is vital. Through the pages of Ravenous, Henry Dimbleby sets out with great clarity the why and how of the transition we must make -- Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural EnglandPraise for Henry Dimbleby's National Food Strategy * : *From field to fork, extraordinary work is being done to try and build a better food system for everyone ... [including] Henry Dimbleby's ambitions for safe, healthy and affordable food -- HRH King Charles III * Today *This is a compelling and overdue plan of action. If the Government adopts it, we will, at last, be putting our food system on the right path to health and prosperity -- Prue LeithDimbleby has worked through an incredibly complex landscape and resulted in a set of comprehensive, eminently workable recommendations that are practical and will have a direct impact on our lives -- Tom KerridgeThere is a nutritional gap between rich and poor in this country, and it's a slowly unfolding tragedy. Dimbleby not only recognises this - he has a plan to do something about it -- Dame Louise CaseyAnalytically tight, empirically thorough ... [Dimbleby's] recommendations are detailed, convincing, and would be entirely implementable if we cared about ourselves and the world around us -- Sir Partha Dasgupta, Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus at the University of Cambridge and author * The Economics of Biodiversity *

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Book SynopsisIt's never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate baby as you read. With four stories, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. This first book in the series is full of rhythmic language and gentle rhymes, tailored to soothe the very youngest babies. Jane Foster's bold artwork uses a limited palette of black and white to hold baby's gaze. Neither too long, nor too short, these stories easily fit into baby's daily routine, to make reading together a regular activity all the family can enjoy. When your little one is ready to move on, try the next book in the series: Baby's First Stories - 3-6 months. Each story collection has been created in consultation with early years experts to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.Trade ReviewEarly learning fun, a perfect gift for baby showers, and a stylish alternative to traditional first board books! * Lancashire Evening Post *This charming baby board book is part of a delightful four-book series that introduces reading to the youngest of babies in their first year * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisA sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals and farm animals alike. The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide students with a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs, cats, birds, exotics, farmed animals, and horses. This new edition:Contains detailed descriptions of the systematic anatomy and physiology of a wide range of animal species with expanded bird coverage for the first time.Includes applied anatomy tips that relate theory to clinical practice.Considers anatomy education not only for veterinary science students, but also those studying wider animal science, animal behaviour, or agriculture.Newly enhanced with an online test-yourself course and augmented reality animations to view on your phone and bring the subject to life, this book is an essential and easy to understand introduction for all those embarking upon a veterinary

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Book SynopsisFor many people, the 1950s was the golden era of military aircraft development, and a time when theworld''s air forces boasted probably the most varied and eclectic fleet of aircraft ever seen inpeacetime. Aircraft in active military service ranged from a few left-over World War Two designs,through first generation jets and 1940''s re-purposed aircraft, to new machines at the cutting edge ofaerospace technology, some of which would continue in service for decades to come.The UK armed forces alone were operating more than 100 types of aircraft, many of them producedby domestic aviation manufacturers. The US and Canada were also fielding a wide variety of militaryaircraft and starting to push the boundaries of speed and altitude capabilities. In continental Europe itseemed that almost every country had its own indigenous military aircraft; whilst rumours andspeculation were rife about the latest aerospace advances by the USSR.The 1950s also saw the rise of the ''abc'' range of books by Ian Allan. Originally started as a series of''spotters guides'' for railway enthusiasts wanting to record the identities of steam locomotives, theseries grew to encompass hundreds of titles on subjects as diverse as ships, military vehicles,motorcycles, space travel and, of course, aircraft. Each abc book contained the known data andspecifications for each aircraft type, together with a short description, three view drawing andphotograph. In an era when public information on military aircraft types was often in short supply,the abc guides were the acknowledged reference source for enthusiasts, aviation professionals andeven the military themselves!The original abc books have become highly-prized collectors items, but to bring their contents to a wideraudience Crécy Publishing has delved into its extensive Ian Allan archives and produced this compilationof several abc titles from the mid-1950s. Covering military aircraft from Britain, the USA, Canada,Continental Europe and even the USSR, the types covered range from the famous and legendary, toexperimental one-offs and rare designs which were destined for obscurity or even notoriety.For many, this book will be pure nostalgia for a lost era of classic military aviation; but it is also animportant historical record of its time, highlighting the contrast between the break-neck pace ofmilitary aircraft development for the front-line, alongside the classic wartime aircraft still to be foundoperating in many parts of the world.

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Book SynopsisIn April 1966, thousands of artists, musicians, performers and writers from across Africa and its diaspora gathered in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, to take part in the First World Festival of Negro Arts (Premier Festival Mondial des arts nègres). The international forum provided by the Dakar Festival showcased a wide array of arts and was attended by such celebrated luminaries as Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, Aimé Césaire, André Malraux and Wole Soyinka. Described by Senegalese President Léopold Sédar Senghor, as ‘the elaboration of a new humanism which this time will include all of humanity on the whole of our planet earth’, the festival constituted a highly symbolic moment in the era of decolonization and the push for civil rights for black people in the United States. In essence, the festival sought to perform an emerging Pan-African culture, that is, to give concrete cultural expression to the ties that would bind the newly liberated African ‘homeland’ to black people in the diaspora. This volume is the first sustained attempt to provide not only an overview of the festival itself but also of its multiple legacies, which will help us better to understand the ‘festivalization’ of Africa that has occurred in recent decades with most African countries now hosting a number of festivals as part of a national tourism and cultural development strategy.Trade Review'A terrific book that combines an impressive range of both new and emerging voices with leading international specialists located in transnational settings, and that will be of tremendous relevance to students and scholars in fields as diverse as cultural studies, performance studies, French and Francophone Studies, History and African Studies.'Dominic Thomas‘This book provides an in-depth analysis of an event that marked its era and resonates in ours and inspires others to take its ideas forward in new and unexpected directions.' Yohann C. Ripert, Research in African LiteraturesTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsList of FiguresNotes on ContributorsIntroduction. The Performance of Pan-Africanism: Staging the African Renaissance at the First World Festival of Negro Arts David MurphyI Contexts1 ‘The Real Heart of the Festival’: The Exhibition of L’Art nègre at the Musée Dynamique Cédric Vincent2 Dance at the 1966 World Festival of Negro Arts: Of ‘Fabulous Dancers’ and Negritude Undermined Hélène Neveu Kringelbach3 Staging Culture: Senghor, Malraux and the Theatre Programme at the First World Festival of Negro Arts Brian Quinn4 Making History: Performances of the Past at the 1966 World Festival of Negro Arts Ruth Bush5 ‘The Next Best Thing to Being There’: Covering the 1966 Dakar Festival and its Legacy in Black Popular Magazines Tsitsi JajiII Legacies6 ‘Negritude is Dead’: Performing the African Revolution at the First Pan-African Cultural Festival (Algiers, 1969) Samuel D. Anderson7 Beyond Negritude: Black Cultural Citizenship and the Arab Question in FESTAC ’77 Andrew Apter8 Cultural Festivals in Senegal: Archives of Tradition, Mediations of Modernity Ferdinand de Jong9 FESMAN at 50: Pan-Africanism, Visual Modernism and the Archive of the Global Contemporary Elizabeth Harney10 PANAFEST: A Festival Complex Revisited Dominique Malaquais and Cédric VincentBooks and Films about the 1966 FestivalBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThis is a second and completely revised edition of a book first published in 2002 which has been long out of print and is now much sought after. There has always been something special about those classic British Railways totem station signs that no other item of railway memorabilia possesses. They recall a railway system that, for better or worse, was far removed from that of today, when life was simpler and less formulaic, when stations were welcoming locations rather than barrier-laden fortresses, and signage was straightforward but still informative. Totems were deceptively simple in terms of their design and typography but clear, easy to recognise and colour coded for the various BR regions. They were found on stations across the network from Penzance to Wick and from Fishguard to Cromer. They told you what you needed to know and no more, they were standardised throughout the railway system, and have rightly earned their place in the ranks of collectible railwayana, with some examples reaching five-figure sums at auctions. This volume is as close as it is likely to get to a definitive book on all aspects of BR totems. Across its 350 pages are to be found 2,214 images - including 2,250 totems - 43 maps and a wealth of relevant statistics. For collectors of railwayana, students of design and for all those with an interest in railway history, this book will be both a visual delight and a reference source to be referred to again and again.

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Book SynopsisHit the road in style and comfort you built yourself...The road trip has been a celebrated American tradition for as long as there have been roads on which to travel. Combined with our love of the great outdoors, hitting the road in search of some peace under the stars is a goal for anyone old enough to drive -- even more so in today''s hectic, wired world. Millennials and retiring boomers want to take a break,especially one that reflects their ever increasing simple and minimal mindset. Enter the Teardrop Trailer. First designed in 1930''s for cars lacking power, they''ve re-emerged as a smart, aerodynamic, and eye-catching option for seeking out the quiet beauty that camping offers...but with plenty of comfort. Think of the tiny house movement going camping...Matt Berger’s book The Handmade Teardrop Trailer: Design & Build a Tiny Classic Camper from Scratch hands you the keys to craft your own stylish adventure. The Handmade Teardrop Trailer guides you through the journey from sketchbook to first road trip, and will prepare you to design and build your own comfortable pull-behind Tiny Trailer. And, to achieve this you don’t need much space, just a garage bay or shared workspace, and the most basic tools and materials available at your nearby hardware store or home center.Because we all have our own get away from it all road-trip fantasies when it comes to comfort, style, and purpose, The Handmade Teardrop Trailer will train you up like a pro on the basics of trailer design, backed up by deep research and experimentation. Illustrations provide measurements and construction details that are easy to adapt for variations in size and configuration and more than 100 step-by-step photos illuminate every detail in the design and build process. With this handy guide leading the way, you’ll be shutting down the computer, storing the cellphone, and hitting the road to find some peace in a classic tiny trailer camper you built by yourself.

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Book SynopsisCreate beautiful spaces in your home effortlessly using this book's easy-to-follow "recipes" for a perfect room. Your Space, Made Simple is an interior design guide for anyone who dreams of a well-designed home but doesn't know where to begin. If you feel stuck when you go shopping for home decor, or confused about how to arrange furniture, this book will give you the inspiration and tools you need to curate a space that fits you and your family's lifestyle and needs in no time. Whether you just moved into a new home or have wanted to redecorate for years, this book will help you find eye-catching and sustainable design solutions that won't break the bank. Your Space, Made Simple includes: Advice for understanding your needs so you can design spaces that make day-to-day living less stressful Tips for sourcing well-made, sustainable, and affordable home decor 15 "recipes" for every room in your home, including a breakdown of what items you'll need and how to arrange them in your space Author Ariel Magidson is the founder of Ariel Arts, a Bay Area-interior design studio on a mission to make sustainable and affordable design accessible for everyone. Now in her debut book, Ariel shares her years of insights and expertise to help you make interior design feel realistic and within reach.Trade ReviewYour Space, Made Simple goes far beyond most interior design displays to consider not just the usage of a home, but the message it embraces, reflects, and embeds in its design choices. -Midwest Book Review "This book would be a great selection for a library with a well-used design section. Best for new homeowners and readers looking to redecorate, but the visual details could attract a variety of creative people." -Library Journal "While many interior design books are peppered with anecdotes and tips, her guide features "recipes" for every room in the house that show what furniture and decor you'll need and how to arrange it-down to the inch." -Domino

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Book SynopsisShow off your sexpertise with this little book of titillating truths Having sex is great, and learning about it is too! Discover everything you wished you knew about sex with this pocket-sized cum-pendium of mind-blowing facts. Whether you want to impress your friends or learn some new moves, this book equips you with everything you need to become a certified sexpert. Sex is often discussed in hushed tones, but this candid collection of facts pulls no punches. So prepare yourself for a wild ride as this no-holds-barred book answers all the questions you were too afraid to ask. Did you know...- Wearing socks can increase a woman's chances of having an orgasm.- A single sperm contains 37.5 MB of DNA information - this means that one ejaculation has the data capacity of 62 laptops!- Half an hour of sex is said to burn between 85 and 200 calories (the equivalent to 15 minutes on a treadmill).Discover all this and much more! From funny to filthy, this book contains hundreds of jaw-dropping facts that will leave you shocked and amazed.

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Book SynopsisExplore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautiful illustrated collection. A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional stories, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea. You'll encounter awe-inspiring warriors, tricky magicians, and fearsome creatures of the deep. This volume includes legends from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, showcasing the rich narrative tradition of the Polynesian islands. Each tale is paired with evocative contemporary art in this special illustrated edition.

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Book SynopsisWhen Hereford group Silence teamed up with songwriter Ian Hunter in 1969 to form a group that aimed to be a cross between Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and Procol Harum, they rapidly became one of Britain's most popular live acts, but a major hit single and album initially proved elusive. In 1972, disillusioned and exhausted, they split before being encouraged to reform by David Bowie and finding immediate chart success with a song he gave them, 'All the Young Dudes'. After two years of hits and internal conflicts Ian left and enjoyed a chequered solo career that has lasted to this day, initially in partnership with guitarist Mick Ronson until his death in 1993. The rest of the group subsequently shortened their name to Mott and then British Lions, the latter a collaboration with former Medicine Head front man John Fiddler, although they failed to re-establish themselves despite several solid months of touring on both sides of the Atlantic. As Ian wrote, 'Rock'n'roll's a loser's game'. They won, they lost, but during the 1970s released some inspired, highly individual music, that went on to inspire and be championed by several other acts, notably Queen, the Clash and Def Leppard.

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Book Synopsis'Gripping and shocking' - Tim Shipman, author of All Out War'An extraordinary development' - The Times'An impressively detailed account of a remarkable alliance' - Jeremy Bowen, The New StatesmanThe Times best political books of 2022Despite being one of the world's most powerful intelligence networks, the Five Eyes has been steeped in secrecy since its formation in 1956. The international intelligence collaboration between Britain, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, has shaped global events since its inception - and continues to do so to this day.Over eight decades, the alliance's agencies, including the CIA, FBI, MI5, MI6, GCHQ, and ASIO, have swapped secrets and tradecraft, and pooled resources. From Nazi hunters and World War II codebreakers, to spymasters and political leaders embroiled in the recent security crisis around Russia and Ukraine, they have shared a common purpose and common enemy, in spite of a mutual mistrust.In this revised and updated edition, Richard Kerbaj expertly weaves together stories of this extraordinary alliance and the unlikely cast of characters who have played a crucial role in its history. Impeccably researched and including interviews with world leaders and intelligence officials, The Secret History of the Five Eyes is a major contribution to the literature of international intelligence. ____________________________'This thought-provoking and informative book suggests that the era of globetrotting lone agents such as James Bond is long gone.' - Sydney Morning Herald'The stories Kerbaj tells reveal ... a story of failure - of missing warnings that could have prevented atrocities, of misusing intelligence to start a war' - Observer 'Scintillating ... full of scoops ... by focusing on the human relationships which are the beating heart of the Five Eyes, Kerbaj has made a singular contribution to the intelligence discourse. It's a service to democracy.' - The Australian'Kerbaj ... has chronicled the history of the Fives Eyes spy network. His list of interviewees speaks for itself - several former heads of MI5, MI6, GCHQ, the CIA, four former British and Australian prime ministers, and myriad other current and former spooks. But this account is unencumbered by any sense of an agreed or official narrative (the usual price for this level of journalistic access).' - Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times'Sensational' - Nigel Nelson, Political Editor, The Mirror'An impressively detailed account of a remarkable alliance' - Jeremy Bowen, The New Statesman'Examines decades of intelligence sharing' - The Telegraph'Reopen[s] the debate' - The Times'Explosive' - The World News

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Book SynopsisWith over 90 fiendishly puzzling cases to crack, get ready to walk in the shoes of a seasoned investigator . . . or step over to the dark side, if you dare, and become a criminal mastermind. The choice is yours. Written by the internationally best-selling Dr Gareth Moore, this is the ultimate puzzle book for true crime fans. Put your detective skills to work by examining crime scene evidence, analysing witness statements, identifying suspects and breaking secret codes to work out the big question: whodunnit? But here’s the twist. Would you dare to step over to the dark side and learn what makes a criminal mastermind tick? You can change teams and learn the trade secrets of the pros – and help them get away with perfect crime. You will be recruited by the greatest minds – good and evil – and dive into various brain-boggling games, including code-cracking cryptograms, riddles, cyphers, sudoku and hanjie, spot the difference, and much, more. Use your powers of deduction, forensic eye for detail and logical thinking to solve these mysteries... learn how to get away with the perfect crime yourself. The choice is yours.

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Book SynopsisUncover the fascinating city of ancient Rome with this handy, pop-up map.This genuinely pocket-sized Rome city map includes 2 PopOut maps of central Rome and greater Rome, as well as maps of the Palatino & Imperial Forum, Vatican City and the Metro Roma. Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring this wonderful city.

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Book SynopsisHome for the Soul is about creating a considerate and sustainable home that also sparks happiness and reflects the spirits, passions and tastes of its inhabitants. A shift in awareness means that we are increasingly thoughtful about the materials we use, the scarcity of the earth’s resources and how to lighten our footprint on the planet. In Home for the Soul, Sara Bird and Dan Duchars show how to create a beautiful home that suits its inhabitants while causing minimum damage to our increasingly fragile environment including using non toxic, vegan paints and fabrics. The first section shares ideas for the elements of a stylish yet sustainable home, from lighting to linens, while in Part Two, Sara and Dan visit soulful homes and their owners to discover how they have created interiors that are beautiful yet responsible at the same time. Home for the Soul shows how a mindful, ethically sourced and eco-friendly ethos can be at the heart of modern homemaking. It looks at sustainable, renewable and reclaimed materials, using traditional skills and choosing organic and hand-produced homewares. No matter how new or old a building, or what your own particular style is, there are simple ways to add warmth, contentment and soul to our homes.Trade Review“If your ecological footprint is one of the main things you consider when creating your personal space, this book is a great place to get truly beautiful and thoughtful ideas.” – Greatist.com"The authors...prove that sustainability and style need not be mutually exclusive, and deftly demonstrate how to achieve the former without sacrificing the latter." – The English Home"An inspirational guide to creating stylish interiors that spark happiness, while respecting the planet, with thoughtful, sustainable decorating and design ideas." – Country Homes & Interiors

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Book SynopsisRoger Daltrey is the voice of a generation.That generation was the first to rebel, to step out of the shadows of the Second World War... to invent the concept of the teenager.This is the story from his birth at the height of the Blitz, through tempestuous school days to his expulsion, age 15, for various crimes and misdemeanours within a strict school system. Thanks to Mr Kibblewhite, his authoritarian headmaster, it could all have ended there. The life of a factory worker beckoned.But then came rock and roll. He made his first guitar from factory off-cuts. He formed a band. The band became The Who - Maximum R&B - and, by luck and by sheer bloody-mindedness, Roger Daltrey became the frontman of one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.This is the story of My Generation, Tommy and Quadrophenia, of smashed guitars, exploding drums, cars in swimming pools, fights, arrests and redecorated hotel rooms.But it is also the story of how that post-war generation redefined the rules of youth. Out of that, the modern music industry was born - and it wasn't an easy birth. Money, drugs and youthful exuberance were a dangerous mix. This is as much a story of survival as it is of success.Four years in the making, this is the first time Roger Daltrey has told his story. It is not just his own hilarious and frank account of more than 50 wild years on the road. It is the definitive story of The Who and of the sweeping revolution that was British rock 'n' roll.

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Book SynopsisAre you a manager, stuck between pressure from senior leadership and the needs of your team? Do you sometimes feel that you’ve been robbed of your power, your influence… and your ability to actually achieve anything?! It’s time to Own Your Day.This practical collection of simple tools and techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the current environment. Based on first-hand experience from hundreds of organizations, Own Your Day provides an easy-to-apply mix of real-life case studies and specific guidance on the things that matter most to managers. Balancing strategy and delivery Preparation vs planning Developing and using your influence Being your authentic self Getting the best out of yourself and others Implementing change successfully Reclaim your autonomy, step into your authority, and Own Your Day. DIANA MARSLAND is a coach, mentor, lecturer and researcher focused on organizational behaviour and the impact of digital technology in the workplace. Her varied career has included roles in organizations as diverse as Halifax plc, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Fidelity Investments and the NHS.JULIE NERNEY is a serial entrepreneur, transformation expert, CEO, NED, Chair, lecturer and public speaker. With experience of every stage of organizational life, from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, she is a passionate advocate for authentic, purposeful leadership.Trade ReviewHelpful management toolThis book is a great resource for managers who are expected to implement constant change initiatives whilst grappling with the realities of managing delivery.The mix of theory & practice makes it easy to read & includes solutions to common issues - such as managing upwards as well as dealing with an uncertain work environment.I like the reflective questions which get me thinking about what I'm doing & the way I'm doing it. The research quotes from managers reassure me that I'm not alone! * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsOur focus groups with a representative sample of managers across all sectors have identified the common challenges they face where practical support would be the most valuable. These have been organised into two primary themes, each containing the four most common challenges, an overview for which is provided below. Every section will include practical takeaways – tools, techniques, frameworks, experiential learning from case studies and, for those readers who want to find out more, signposting to other resources such as articles, podcasts or other publications. It will be prefaced by a foreword and finish with a master reference guide for the content.About the authorsOur grateful thanks to…PrefaceForewordPART ONE: OPERATING CLIMATE1 TAKING OWNERSHIP AND CREATING A GROWTH MINDSET1.1 Context is King1.2 Your mindset, their perspective1.3 Creating your own permission1.4 Don’t Fear Mistakes – it’s all about the Learning1.5 Recognising opportunities for changeRESOURCES2 PREPARATION VS PLANNING2.1 Being Future Focused2.2 Your Personal Clarity2.3 Dealing with uncertainty and setbacks2.4 Clarity of Purpose and OutcomesResources3 INFLUENCING FOR IMPACT3.1 Old vs New Power3.2 Knowing your Audience3.3 Building Reputation and Visibility3.4 Building a compelling argument3.5 The Importance of Context and TimingRESOURCES4 IMPLEMENTING CHANGE4.1 Understanding the Why4.2 The How trumps the What in successful change4.3 Changing BehavioursRESOURCESPART TWO: PEOPLEPEOPLE CENTRED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT5.1 Authenticity5.2 Self-awareness5.3 Self-careRESOURCES6 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OTHERS6.1 Let’s Start with Your Boss…6.2 Trust as the glue6.3 Creating a high performing teamRESOURCES7 HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS7.1 Feedback as the foundation7.2 The Importance of Clear Expectations7.3 Dignified exits: letting people go with clarity and kindnessRESOURCES8 MEETING MADNESS8.1 Purpose8.2 Preparation8.3 StyleRESOURCES9. CONCLUSION…AND THE NEW NORMALENDNOTESINDEX

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Book SynopsisRichard Ainsworth is preparing for the Christmas of his dreams: quiet, no guests at his French B&B and his favourite films on the TV. None of which seems on the cards when his rural peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a familiar face. Valérie d’Orçay has hotfooted it from Paris with her chihuahua in tow and an invitation to a Christmas themed murder mystery game. Richard begrudgingly dresses up as Father Christmas, but the costume becomes the least of his worries when he realises this isn't a game to everyone. As other guests arrive to join the hunt, can Richard work out who is the victim - and who is murderer?Trade Review'Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, P. G. Woodhouse and M. C. Beaton. A delight' C. K. MCDonnell'Funny, pacey and very entertaining' Robin Ince'Such a brilliant read, smart, funny and his sharp writing captures the nuances of “Anglo-French” relations beautifully' Zoe Lyons'This book is a fun and funny read and I’m very much looking forward to the next one' Ian Stone'Ian Moore is a brilliant, funny writer who perfectly captures the foibles of rural France but judging by this book I will never be visiting his bed and breakfast’ Josh Widdicombe'Ian is one of my favourite writers; this is hilarious and a great mystery too' Janey Godley'Beautifully done. Very funny indeed. I can’t imagine how one plots something like that. Tremendous work' Miles Jupp'Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. What more could anyone want in these dark times' Mark Billingham'This is like two great books in one, a tricksy whodunnit, and a really, really funny story' Jason Manford'I'm so punchdrunk from the sheer entertainment of it I've got a sore jaw. Encore!' Matt Forde'A joyous read!' Alan Carr'A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!' Adam Kay

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Book SynopsisA POWERFUL 55-CARD ANGEL ORACLE CARD DECK TO UNLOCK THE DIVINE MESSAGES OF THE ANGELS AND WISDOM OF THE ANCESTORSVOTED BEST CARD DECK OF 2018 FROM SPIRIT GUIDES MAGAZINE—FROM WORLD-RENOWNED ANGEL EXPERT AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF RAISE YOUR VIBRATION, KYLE GRAYFeaturing new representations of angels, this oracle card deck reminds spiritual seekers that loving, divine guidance, grace, and inspiration from the angels is always available to anyone who is ready to listen.“Kyle Gray is one of the world’s most incredibly gifted angel communicators. I have seen him work and he is authentic, intelligent, and deeply compassionate. I highly recommend him and all his creations!”– Colette Baron-Reid, international bestselling oracle expert We are surrounded by countless angels, ancestors, and spirit guides who want to share their knowledge with us to bring healing and change. In whichever culture or religion they appear, Angels have always had one mission: to love, help, and guide humans. On the earthly plane, Ancestors are the wise ones, healers, and warriors who have offered to share their knowledge and magic with us.In this beautiful oracle deck, you will receive wisdom from: Guardians and Messengers These guiding spirits will help you connect with your primal needs and desires so you can live a fulfilling life that is aligned with your highest truth, good, and purpose.Warrior Symbols When these ‘warrior symbols’ appear within a reading, they can reveal important information that will help you understand what you need to do next. SeasonsThe seasons cards bring messages that will help you move into the flow of life and can also indicate the timing of a message.With this healing oracle deck featuring angels, shamans, medicine people, and warriors from the four corners of the Earth, you have the opportunity to bridge the gap between this world and others. The Angels and Ancestors know what you need to know, and by using the accompanying oracle card guidebook, you'll learn how to unlock their secrets and messages, and live an inspirational life touched by divine, magical guidance!

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Book SynopsisIn the gripping third volume of Christelle Dabos’s best-selling saga, Ophelia, the mirror-travelling heroine, finds herself in the magical city of Babel, guarding a secret that may provide a key both to the past and the future. After two years and seven months biding her time on Anima, her home ark, it is finally time to act, to put what she has discovered in the Book of Faruk to good use. Under an assumed identity she travels to Babel, a cosmopolitan and thoroughly modern ark that is the jewel of the universe, and where automata have taken over the most humble jobs from humans. But under the surface of this pacific and orderly ark social unrest stirs, fed by the memories of a fateful purge long ago, and the inhabitants’ growing fear of being replaced altogether. Will Ophelia’s talent as a reader suffice to avoid her being lured into a deadly trap by her ever more fearful adversaries? Will she ever see Thorn, her betrothed, again?Trade ReviewA great fantastic saga! * Le Monde des Ados *“Strange and compelling.” * The Guardian *“Fantasy fantastique!” * The Times *“A glowing example of the rare thing that is the YA novel in translation.” * The Irish Times *“World-building on an epic scale.” * The Bookseller *“An out-of-this-world, tugs-at-all-heart-strings, grips-you-at-every-page piece of writing.” * Stylist *“A Winter’s Promise is a beautifully structured system of mirrors, reflecting in its glittering facets many other books.” * The TLS *

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Book SynopsisThis first biography of the Kettle's Yard artists reveals the life of a visionary who helped shape twentieth-century British art and explores a thrilling moment in the history of modernism'The beautiful, revelatory biography we have been waiting for. I loved it'EDMUND DE WAAL'This book is the legacy Jim Ede might have wished for'OBSERVERThe lives of Jim Ede and the Kettle's Yard artists represent a thrilling tipping point in twentieth-century modernism: a new guard, a new way of making and seeing, and a new way of living with art. The artists Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Alfred Wallis and Henri Gaudier-Brzeska were not a set like the Bloomsbury Set or Ravilious and his friends. But Jim Ede recognised in each of the artists he championed something common and kindred, some quality of light and life and line.Jim Ede is the figure who unites them. His vision continues to influence the way we understand art and modern living. He was a man of extraordinary energies: a collector, dealer, fixer, critic and, above all, friend to artists. For Ede, works of art were friends and art could be found wherever you looked - in a pebble, feather or seedhead. Art lived and a life without art, beauty, friendship and creativity was a life not worth living. Art was not for galleries alone and it certainly wasn't only for the rich. At Kettle's Yard in Cambridge, he opened his home and his collection to all comers. He showed generations of visitors that learning to look could be a whole new way of life.Trade ReviewThe beautiful, revelatory biography of Jim Ede and Kettle's Yard that we have been waiting for. I loved it -- Edmund de WaalFreeman's attention falls on each particular of Ede's life and turns it over like a polished pebble in a jacket pocket. Along with his gallery, this book is the legacy he might have wished for * Observer *Gorgeously written * The Times, *Books of the Year* *If ever the spirit of a gallery is captured within hard covers, it is Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, in this beautiful, original biography of its founder... Freeman's writing has Ede's flair, grace and insight * Financial Times, *Best Books of 2023* *An impassioned biography * The Times, *Top 50 Non-Fiction Books* *An excellent biography of Jim Ede. Reading Laura Freeman's luminous study of the curator and collector, I can't help but picture the gallery and house he built - the haven of Kettle's Yard in Cambridge * Daily Telegraph *Freeman has done a wonderful job here in conveying with absolute precision why Ede mattered and what made him different from his Bloomsbury contemporaries * Sunday Times *A thorough and entertaining biography... Excellently paced * The Times *Meticulously researched, sympathetically told, the book is infused with the spirit of Kettle's Yard * i *Ways of Life is a portable Kettle's Yard, an entrancing book of immense and curious beauty -- Ruth Scurr, author of Fatal Purity

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Book SynopsisCamper Van Cooking offers 70 recipes and meal solutions that will make the road trip a breeze.Life on wheels doesn't have to mean eating out of cans and packets: from the romance of fireside cooking, to cooking on one burner, through easy lunches, greedy brunches and leisurely picnics, and simple sweets and treats, there are so many inspiring options.Chefs Claire Thomson and Matt Williamson have all the advice, tips and tricks you will need to plan the food for your trip, from essential equipment to basic store cupboard staples. The fabulous recipes include spinach and paneer curry, egg-fried rice, frying pan toad-in-the-hole, Spanish tortilla sandwiches, Bloody Mary prawn subs, toasted waffles with grated chocolate, one-pan fry-up, cherry chocolate mess, and raspberry ripple rice pudding.Make your camper van feasts special with Camper Van Cooking and enjoy life on the wild side!Trade ReviewWhether you're cooking on the go or not this summer, this book is a fabulous collection of family-friendly recipes that everyone will love. * Fiona Forman, BBC Good Food Magazine *

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Book SynopsisBikepacking is the off-road equivalent of cycle touring, often offering opportunities for wild camping in addition to the usual accommodation options for sleeping under a roof: it promises an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the environment as you explore the best of what the area has to offer on two wheels. This guide presents eight challenging 2–5 day rides in the Lake District, suitable for mountain bikes (some routes are also rideable on a gravel bike). All routes are accessible by public transport and many can be completed over a long weekend. They are graded from Moderate to Very Hard, although all involve considerable ascent and descent and sections where you may need to push or carry your bike – as such, they are suited to fit experienced riders. Clear route description, mapping and elevation profiles are supplemented with a wealth of planning information, including accommodation listings, notes on facilities, and summary details (including grades) for each individual section of the route. Also included are tips on food, kit and navigation and alternative itineraries. The routes combine roads, tracks, lanes and bridleways to take you among, around and over the Lakeland Fells, with highlights including the iconic road climbs of Hardknott, Wrynose, Whinlatter and Honister; the off-road passes of Sticks Pass, Stake Pass and Black Sail; and the highest bridleway in England over Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain. The guide also features the classic Lakeland 200, which can be ridden over 5 days or completed as an Individual Time Trial.

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Book Synopsis(The Little Black Songbook). This Little Black Book provides a pocket-sized collection of hundreds of guitar scales, presented in an easy-to-read format. Includes fingerings, full TABs for each scale, and helpful tips for all guitarists.

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