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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Collagraphs and Mixed-Media Printmaking
Book SynopsisAn illustrated and highly practical guide to the technique of making collagraphs. Collagraphs are prints that can be made in a number of ways: from collages, relief sculpture, caste plaster plates, carved, stripped and layered plates, plates painted with glues or even from a combination of all these methods. The flexibility of this process means that it is one of the most fluid approaches to printmaking which gives you greater creative freedom than other methods. In this book, explore a wide range of techniques with practical hints about choosing materials and printing methods to achieve the best results. You can also learn all about the historical use of collage in printmaking, looking at the work of artists like Picasso, Georges Braque and Kurt Schwitters. With illustrations of the work of many different British and international collagraph artists, this book is the perfect practical and inspirational guide for printmakers of all levels.Trade ReviewThis useful handbook gives an interesting, informative account of Hartill's approach to materials and processes in an attractive, precise manner. * Printmaking Today *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Origins of Collagraph as an Art Form The Use of Collage in Printmaking Materials The Artists Heavenly Bodies – Collaborative Collagraph Works Appendix 1: Collagraphs – Kids and Schools Appendix 2: Papers Selected Bibliography Useful Addresses Websites of Interest to Printmakers Glossary Index
£23.75
Blue Crow Media Great Trees of London Map
Book SynopsisDiscover London's urban flora in this dedicated map guide.
£9.37
Mortons Media Group Fifth Generation Fighters
Book SynopsisThe latest jet fighters deceive, evade, confuse, lock-on to their targets and kill them without being seen, heard or detected. Pilots can increasingly put themselves outside their cockpit, peering far beyond visual range, leaving the aircraft to keep them out of harm's way while they manage the mission. In Fifth Generation Fighters, author David Baker explains how netcentric warfare and sensor fusion takes the fight into the very heart of the weapons systems computer, tracking up to 100 hostiles and downing many beyond visual range. He also looks at how future fighters will connect to satellites, control swarms of unmanned combat air vehicles and plan the end-game for an air battle that has yet to begin. The clock is ticking a fifth generation fighter war is coming!
£21.25
HarperCollins Publishers The Story of Film
Book Synopsis An updated edition – with completely new chapters – of the most accessible and compelling history of the cinema yet published, and complements Mark Cousins' fascinating 15-hour film documentary The Story of Film: An Odyssey. Filmmaker and author Mark Cousins shows how filmmakers are influenced both by the historical events of their times, and by each other. He demonstrates, for example, how Douglas Sirk’s Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s influenced Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s despairing visions of 1970s Germany; and how George Lucas’ Star Wars epics grew out of Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress. The Story of Film is divided into three main epochs: Silent (1885–1928), Sound (1928–1990) and Digital (1990–Present). Films are discussed within chapters reflecting both the stylistic concerns of the film-makers and the political and social themes of the time. This edition includes new text that encompasses the further-reaching scope of world cinema today, and the huge leaps in technology that have changed cinema screens forever. Film is an international medium, so as well as covering the great American films and film-makers, The Story of Film explores cinema in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and South America, and shows how cinematic ideas and techniques cross national boundaries. Avoiding jargon and obscure critical theory, the author constantly places himself in the role of the moviegoer watching a film, and asks: ‘How does a scene or a story affect us, and why?’ In so doing he gets to the heart of cinematic technique, explaining how film-makers use lighting, framing, focal length and editing to create their effects. Clearly written, and illustrated with over 400 stills, including numerous sequences explaining how scenes work, The Story of Film is essential reading for both film students and moviegoers alike.Trade Review‘A truly stunning and richly rewarding Magnum Opus.’ —The Independent ‘Brilliant.’ — The New York Times ‘An achievement of unparalleled proportions.’ — The White Review ‘A romantic, fiercely intelligent re-mapping of cinema.’ —Telegraph ‘Mark Cousins is incapable of writing anything about cinema history without making it fascinating.’ — Sean Connery ‘A delicious book.’ — Irish Times ‘Mark Cousins delves deep, and his book becomes an infinite tracking shot into the mysteries of movies … and their makers.’ — Bernardo Bertolucci ‘Cousins has carved out a niche as the great chronicler of the medium.’ — Mark Kermode
£24.00
The Indigo Press The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Future
Book SynopsisThe environmental emergency is the greatest threat we face. Preventing it will require an unprecedented political and social response. And yet, there is still hope. Academic, physicist, environmental expert and award-winning science communicator Paul Behrens presents a radical dual analysis of a civilisation on the brink of catastrophe. Setting out the pressing existential threats we face, he writes, in alternating chapters, of what the future could look like, at its most optimistic and pessimistic, and details the steps we can take to ensure our survival. In lucid and clear-sighted prose, Behrens argues that structural problems need structural solutions, and examines critical areas in which political will is necessary, including women’s education, food and energy security, biodiversity and economics.Trade Review‘One of those books suffused with intriguing facts and stories, the narrative takes the reader through alternate outcomes on key issues such as population, energy and food: the pessimistic scenarios outline what will happen if we don’t take action; the hopeful scenario shows what is possible if we do.’ https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/18727627.opinion-the-change-required-now-greater-magnitude/ -- Tom Bromley * The Sailsbury Journal *‘urgent, compulsively readable and thoroughly researched’ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFO76haHLJ_/ -- Caoilinn Hughes * Instagram *‘It doesn't dumb down the science, it doesn't sugar-coat things, but it also offers possibilities that we can work towards, and, most importantly of all, inspires the reader to go and do something about it, which is what all those Hope chapters are kind of dependent on.’ https://awfullybigreviews.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-best-of-times-worst-of-times-by.html -- Kelly McCaughrain * An Awfully Big Blog Adventure *‘@DrPaulBehrens wrote one of the most deep, wide ranging and thought-provoking books I read this year. It's a tour de force.’ -- Professor Julia Steinberger * Instagram *Climate primer: How to debunk myths about climate change ‘Author and scientist Paul Behrens picks apart some of the most egregious and long-standing myths around global warming’ https://news.trust.org/item/20201116115403-oz28n/ -- Thin Lei Win * Thomas Reuters Foundation *8 of the best books of 2020 recommended by LSE blog editors ‘The book will defamiliarise and radicalise you in the best way. It makes much media coverage of the environment look predictable and dated.’ https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsereviewofbooks/2020/12/17/8-of-the-best-books-of-2020-recommended-by-lse-blog-editors/ -- Ros Taylor, Managing Editor, LSE COVID-19 blog * LSE Review of Books *‘Paul Behrens...explains in accessible language a complex multidisciplinary issue that affects all of us –climate change.’ https://twitter.com/Admelioran/status/1356254045837656066 -- Anfisa Girusova * Twitter *Cheddar Climate: Global Warming Claims, Making Space for Renewables, and Sustainable Sparkles https://cheddar.com/media/cheddar-climate-global-warming-claims-making-space-for-renewables-and-sustainable-sparkles * Cheddar News *The Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the World as COP26 Ends: An environmental scientist assesses the outcomes and possibilities coming out of the climate conference in Glasgow. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/11/11/cop-26-climate-future-520817 -- Paul Behrens * Politico Magazine *Near term threats & societal risk as the Earth changes state | Dr Paul Behrens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TTvwJY9ssc * ClimateGenn *
£11.69
Watkins Media Limited The Weird and the Eerie
Book SynopsisWhat exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? In this new essay, Mark Fisher argues that some of the most haunting and anomalous fiction of the 20th century belongs to these two modes. The Weird and the Eerie are closely related but distinct modes, each possessing its own distinct properties. Both have often been associated with Horror, yet this emphasis overlooks the aching fascination that such texts can exercise. The Weird and the Eerie both fundamentally concern the outside and the unknown, which are not intrinsically horrifying, even if they are always unsettling. Perhaps a proper understanding of the human condition requires examination of liminal concepts such as the weird and the eerie. These two modes will be analysed with reference to the work of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, H. G. Wells, M.R. James, Christopher Priest, Joan Lindsay, Nigel Kneale, Daphne Du Maurier, Alan Garner and Margaret Atwood, and films by Stanley Kubrick, Jonathan Glazer and Christoper Nolan."
£8.54
Fircone Books Ltd Hidden History in the Welsh Mountains
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£16.19
Crecy Publishing American Secret Projects 2: Airlifters
Book SynopsisThis book charts the history of the US airlifter from its origins in World War II to today''s transport giants. In doing so, it reveals and describes numerous designs which never saw the light of day, examining the thinking behind them and giving insights into why they did, or did not, succeed. In many ways, this untold story of aviation history reflects both the changing face of conflict and the exercise of geo-political power; it has also had a major bearing on the development of civil aviation. The book has been made possible by the authors being given unprecedented access to major aerospace company archives, uncovering scores of design proposals which have never previously been revealed. It is profusely illustrated, much in full colour, with artwork and three-view drawings extracted from manufacturers'' archives and with photographs of original project models. As well as describing how airlifters were progressively developed to meet ever-more demanding military transport requirements, the book looks at other roles for which they were adapted, from nuclear test-beds to Space-Shuttle carriers. This previously untold story describes over 200 unknown, or little known, designs, and contains over 400 illustrations detailing some of the largest and most incredible aircraft ever conceived.
£23.38
Merlin Unwin Books The Feather Bender's Flytying Techniques
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£21.25
Wild Things Publishing Ltd Wild Sauna
Book SynopsisDiscover the UK's best-kept wellness secret: wild saunas. This unique guidebook unlocks a world of outdoor sweat sanctuaries, from repurposed horseboxes on windswept beaches to bespoke cabins nestled in ancient forests. Find your perfect escape, delve into sauna culture or simply experience the transformative, therapeutic power of heat.
£17.09
Four Corners Books Candy, Andy & The Bearandas
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£15.00
Four Corners Books Loncraine Broxton
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£15.00
Reel Art Press My Life In Pictures
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£31.96
Foxglove Publishing Ltd FOR THOSE IN PERIL
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£21.25
Dent-De-Leone JB Blunk Ed 4
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£999.99
The Islamic Texts Society The Right to Education, Work and Welfare in Islam
Book SynopsisDiscussing rights and liberties in Islam, this examination focuses on three connected and complementary areas?education, work, and welfare?and how each is treated in the Qur?an. The Prophet and Pious Caliphs are used as examples as the book argues that the educated are more likely to enter the workforce and contribute to the community. Touching upon various topics, including the institutionalization of learning, the role of governments, and the responsibility to care for individuals in need, this record offers an understanding of human rights from an Islamic perspective. Those interested in Islamic Studies, law, and philosophy will be particularly intrigued.
£17.99
Greenery Press The Seductive Art Of Japanese Bondage
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£22.94
RIBA Publishing Part 3 Handbook
Book SynopsisThe decision to take the final step to becoming a fully qualified architect can be daunting. Fortunately, this new edition of the Part 3 Handbook demystifies the whole process of qualifying, dispelling commonly held myths and offering genuine insight into what examiners really want.Written by an experienced practitioner and Professional Studies Advisor, and endorsed by the RIBA, the book concentrates on the separate elements that you will be assessed on in the Part 3 exam.Fully updated for 2020, this edition features a brand new chapter on professional development and includes up-to-date guidance on the 2020 plan of work.Table of ContentsIntroductionPreparing for Part 3Your Professional DevelopmentDocumenting your Professional ExperienceThe Case StudyWritten ExaminationsThe InterviewAfter Part 3 Chapter NotesUseful sources and linksIndex
£31.35
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Retribution
Book SynopsisOnce a vigilante, now a cop ... but Lexi Winter still plays by her own rules. A fast-paced, suspenseful thriller for readers of Candice Fox and Sarah Bailey. Ace hacker, ex-prostitute, Jack Daniels drinker and part-time vigilante Lexi Winter is now working with the police, with a new enemy in her sights and an old foe on her mind. Most probationary constables would baulk at chasing a drug dealer into a train tunnel in the dead of night - not Lexi. But when she emerges, injured but alive, to face the wrath of her boss it's clear that while Lexi may now be in uniform, she has as much trouble with authority as ever. Just to prove it, Lexi is quietly using her hacking skills to investigate a notorious drug-dealing Sydney crime family with links to her old prey, the paedophile Damon Vaughn. As her colleague Detective Sergeant Finn Carson investigates a death on a Sydney building site that leads him to the picturesque Wondabyne train station on the Hawkesbury River, Inspector Rachael Langley oversees an enquiry that is becoming ever more complex as multiple lines of investigation seem to interweave. What they don't know is that Lexi is the only one who can unravel them - if only she'll toe the line. 'Phenomenal. Lexi Winter is the gritty hero I didn't know I needed ... I'm now desperate for more' - bestselling Australian author Nicola Moriarty on Unforgiven
£9.49
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music The 35 Piano Sonatas, Volume 1: up to Op. 14
Book SynopsisA critical edition of the 35 Piano Sonatas by Professor Barry Cooper, renowned Beethoven specialist. Includes a general Introduction covering performance practice, including tempo, articulation, pedalling and dynamics and commentary to each sonata, including history, full assessment of the sources and detailed notes on interpretation. Introductory audio included.Trade ReviewWINNER of Best Classical Publication * The MIA Awards 2008 *WINNER of Best Sheet Music International Piano Awards 2008This new Beethoven edition can be considered one of the landmark keyboard publications of the 21st century. There is no doubt that this new edition is of vital significance to the music community as a whole. Beethoven's sonatas now number 35, and the Associated Board has brought the works into more focus than ever before. * International Piano *This new edition is of vital significance to not only the piano community but also to the music community as a whole. Barry Cooper has brought the works into more focus for the 21st century than ever before. * EPTA Piano Professional *Attractively produced and modestly priced, this edition which promises to reach its aim to be faithful to Beethoven's intentions, and should be widely used by pianists, students, teachers and all those interested in the detail and wider context of these canonic masterpieces. * Arietta *Table of ContentsWoO47 No. 1, E flat major/Es-Dur ; WoO47 No. 2, F minor/f-Moll ; Op. 7, E flat major/Es-Dur ; Op. 49 No. 2, G major/G-Dur ; Op. 49 No. 1, G minor/g-Moll ; Op. 2 No. 3, C major/C-Dur ; Op. 2 No. 2, A major/A-Dur ; Op. 2 No. 1, F minor/f-Moll ; WoO47 No. 3, D major/D-Dur ; Op. 14 No. 2, G major/G-Dur ; Op. 14 No. 1, E major/E-Dur ; Op. 13 (Pathetique), C minor/c-Moll ; Op. 10 No. 3, D major/D-Dur ; Op. 10 No. 2, F major/F-Dur ; Op. 10 No. 1, C minor/c-Moll
£22.80
The Francis Frith Collection Guisborough: Photographic Memories
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Everyman Wuthering Heights
Book SynopsisThe title of the novel comes from the Yorkshire manor on the moors of the story. The narrative centres on the all-encompassing, passionate, but ultimately doomed love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys them and the people around them
£13.30
Sunflower Books Sicily Sunflower Walking Guide
Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Sicily on foot with the Sunflower Sicily travel guide which includes 70 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 8 recommended car tours.
£16.19
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Moby Dick
Book SynopsisWith an Introduction and Notes by David Herd, Lecturer in English and American Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury and co-editor of ‘Poetry Review’. Moby Dick is the story of Captain Ahab’s quest to avenge the whale that ‘reaped’ his leg. The quest is an obsession and the novel is a diabolical study of how a man becomes a fanatic. But it is also a hymn to democracy. Bent as the crew is on Ahab’s appalling crusade, it is equally the image of a co-operative community at work: all hands dependent on all hands, each individual responsible for the security of each. Among the crew is Ishmael, the novel’s narrator, ordinary sailor, and extraordinary reader. Digressive, allusive, vulgar, transcendent, the story Ishmael tells is above all an education: in the practice of whaling, in the art of writing. Expanding to equal his ‘mighty theme’ – not only the whale but all things sublime – Melville breathes in the world’s great literature. Moby Dick is the greatest novel ever written by an American.
£6.23
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Republic
Book SynopsisTranslated by John Llewelyn Davies and David James Vaughan. With an Introduction by Stephen Watt. The ideas of Plato (c429-347BC) have influenced Western philosophers for over two thousand years. Such is his importance that the twentieth-century philosopher A.N. Whitehead described all subsequent developments within the subject as foot-notes to Plato's work. Beyond philosophy, he has exerted a major influence on the development of Western literature, politics and theology. The Republic deals with the great range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument and myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by desires and appetites. Regarded by some as the foundation document of totalitarianism, by others as a call to develop the full potential of humanity, the Republic remains a challenging and intensely exciting work.
£6.83
Cicerone Press Tour of the Jungfrau Region: 10 days trekking in
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes a 111km circuit amid some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all the Swiss Alps. The Tour of the Jungfrau Region is described as a clockwise hut-to-hut circuit, beginning at Schynige Platte and ending at Wilderswil, broken into 10 stages (with a number of high and low- level alternatives offered). The route is suitable for hikers with some alpine experience. The 111km trek takes you in a horseshoe loop through the Bernese Oberland's most spectacular mountain scenery, in the shadow of such iconic peaks as Wetterhorn, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. In a journey of 9 to 10 days the Tour visits pastures, ridges, summits and passes, skirts exquisite mountain lakes and gazes on waterfalls, gorges and glaciers. The guide contains all the information needed, including a trek planner, maps and profiles. On practically every stage modestly priced dormitories are available and, as meals are provided everywhere, walkers can trek unencumbered by heavy rucksacks.Table of ContentsMap/profile key Mountain safety Location map Overview map Preface to the third edition Introduction The route Accommodation Suggested itineraries How to get there When to go Language Notes for walkers Equipment Recommended maps Safety in the mountains Wildlife and alpine flowers Using the guide Tour of the Jungfrau Region Part 1 Schynige Platte to Stechelberg Stage 1 Schynige Platte to First Stage 2 First to Hotel Wetterhorn Alternative Stage 2: First to Hotel Wetterhorn via the Gleckstein Hut Stage 3 Hotel Wetterhorn to Alpiglen Alternative Stage 3: Hotel Wetterhorn to Berghaus Bäregg Stage 4 Alpiglen to Kleine Scheidegg/Grindelwaldblick Stage 5 Kleine Scheidegg/Grindelwaldblick to Stechelberg Part 2 Stechelberg to Wilderswil Stage 6 Stechelberg to Obersteinberg Alternative Stage 6: Stechelberg to Obersteinberg (direct route) Stage 7 Obersteinberg to the Rotstock Hut Stage 8 Rotstock Hut to the Blumental Stage 9 Blumental to the Suls-Lobhorn Hut Stage 10 Suls-Lobhorn Hut to Wilderswil Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation directory Appendix C Language primer Appendix D Bibliography
£14.20
Ebury Publishing Doctor Who and the Ice Warriors
Book SynopsisThe world is in the grip of a second Ice Age. Despite a coordinated global effort, the glaciers still advance. But they are not the only threat to the planet.Buried deep in the ice, scientists at Britannicus Base have discovered an ancient warrior. But this is no simple archaeological find. What they have found is the commander of a spaceship that crashed into the glacier thousands of years ago. Thawed from the ice, and knowing their home planet Mars is now a dead world, the Ice Warriors decide to make Earth their own...Can the Doctor and his friends overcome the warlike Martians and halt the advance of the glaciers?This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 11 November to 16 December 1967. This was the first Doctor Who story to feature the Ice Warriors.Featuring the Second Doctor as played by Patrick Troughton, and his companions Jamie and Victoria
£11.69
Girls Gone By Publishers Redheads at the Chalet School
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Alan Godfrey Maps Swansea (North) 1897: Glamorgan Sheet 24.01
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£6.11
Anness Publishing Big Bean Cookbook
Book SynopsisThe high protein content and versatile nature of beans and pulses have made them a staple ingredient of many cuisines. This book contains over 185 dishes that are both health-enhancing and tasty. A comprehensive introduction describes different beans and pulses, their taste and texture, and lists their health benefits. Quick ideas show ways of adding them to the diet, either as a main ingredient, or as a delicious accompaniment. The recipes include classics such as Hummus, Bean Ribollita, Cassoulet, and Slow-cooked Boston Baked Beans. With beautiful pictures of every recipe, you are sure to achieve appetizing results every time.
£7.59
Y Lolfa Welsh Place Names and Their Meanings
Book SynopsisA comprehensive alphabetically arranged list of Welsh place-names with their English meanings. New edition. First published in 1983; ISBN 9780000676504.
£6.72
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) New KS3 English Workbook (with answers)
Book SynopsisThis fantastic KS3 English Workbook contains plenty of practice to help students build all the important skills, including reading, writing, quoting, understanding Shakespeare and more - with answers to every question printed at the back. Don't miss our matching KS3 English Revision Guide for incredibly helpful study notes on every topic!
£999.99
O'Brien Press Ltd Celtic Warrior: The Legend of Cú Chulainn
Book SynopsisAn epic saga of greed, sorcery and one man’s heroic sacrifice. Ireland’s legendary super hero, Cú Chulainn, stands alone against the thousands of warriors controlled by the enchantress Queen Maeve, who is determined to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley and claim the lands of Ulster for her own. Supernatural feats of strength, ferocious battles and the tragic destinies of Cú Chulainn and Ferdia are vividly recreated in this action-packed, glorious retelling of one of the most famous stories from ancient Celtic myth. This unique and powerful graphic novel brings to life the legendary figure that is Cú Chulainn.Trade Review'visually … a pure feast' -- thearcade.iespectacular * Irish Examiner *the fastest selling graphic novel in Ireland -- Evening Echoexciting new graphic novel … its action-packed battle sequences are as bloody and dramatic as any reader could wish for -- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013nicely-designed … comic-loving older children and young adults will really enjoy this -- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013action heroes, intrigue and more than a little mysticism translate well into graphic novel form ... visually stunning ... Sliney’s restrained palette uses colour to effectively convey atmosphere and mood ... moments of perfectly timed comic relief -- Books IrelandWill Sliney has stayed faithful to the original legend ... the art … really lifts the book -- gnyeahyeah.coman interesting treatment of a tale which I'd imagine is unfamiliar to the majority of non-Irish readers, and I'd definitely suggest it's worth taking a look at! I'm certainly looking forward to the second and third in the series -- gnyeahyeah.comgenius -- Irish Tatler Man Magazinethrough dynamic action and rich detail, the Corkman transports the reader to a brutal but accessible version of ancient Ireland ... slots neatly into the O’Brien Press’s growing line of graphic novels with historical bents ... more Avengers than Aosdana -- Irish Examineran easy introduction to epic Irish literature for adult and younger reader alike -- Books Irelandperfect format for the retelling of one of Ireland’s most famous stories ... not one for purists, but a meaty undertaking nonetheless -- Sunday Business Posta pure labour of love: a must read for any Irish comic fan! -- thearcade.iethe pages of Celtic Warrior The Legend of Cú Chulainn serve as not only proof of the talent we have in this country but also act as a beautiful and astounding reminder of the wealth we have in Ireland when it comes to our own history and folklore ... we need something to remind us why Ireland is worth fighting for; Will Sliney has not just created a brilliant graphic novel but he has awoken the hero we all need -- thearcade.ierousing stuff ... compelling ... spellbinding! The power and the glory of Irish myth in a splash of graphic colour and sharp dialogue -- RTE Guidethe fact that the book is a labour of love really shines through in what truly is a benchmark for domestically produced graphic novels -- Irishcomicsnews.comferocious, bloody and sexy ... will shock traditionalists and delight teenage readers ... stunning illustrations -- Irish Independenthugely entertaining ... haunting narrative ... engrossing tale that was as violent and brutal as it was fulfilling and encompassing ... Sliney’s abilities shine through in the action packed almost cinematic fight scenes ... visceral ... superb memorable images -- Irishcomicsnews.comSliney can hold his head high with what he has accomplished and O’Brien Press can add another critical success to their growing stable of home-grown titles -- Irishcomicsnews.comsimply, a superb offering -- Irishcomicsnews.coma cross between ‘Tomb Raider’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ -- Irish IndependentAt Marvel, Cork’s Will Sliney has long since cemented himself as an institution with work on multiple Marvel Star Wars properties and Spider-Man 2099. Younger readers may recognise him from his stint doing drawing lessons for RTE’s Home School Hub, but another fine achievement is his mythical masterwork Celtic Warrior: The Legend of Cu Chulainn. Written and drawn by Sliney, it’s a great reworking of the Ulster Cycle, featuring Ireland’s own original superhero (and unapologetic murderer of large dogs) * O’Reilly/@shockproofbeats *A huge success * Irish Examiner *
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Countryside Books The 1930s House Explained
Book SynopsisThis is a guide to the style of houses built in the 1930s. Tradition continued to dominate the outside while inside art deco was all the rage. It contains many photographs and detailed drawings.
£8.54
Profile Books Ltd The Sexual Life of Catherine M.
Book SynopsisA window into a life of insatiable desire and uninhibited sex - this is Parisian art critic Catherine M.'s account of her sexual awakening and her unrestrained pursuit of pleasure. From the glamorous singles clubs of Paris to the Bois de Boulogne, she describes her erotic experiences in precise and beautiful detail. A phenomenal bestseller throughout Europe, The Sexual Life of Catherine M., like Fifty Shades of Grey, breaks with accepted ideas of sex and examines many alternative manifestations of desire. Told in spare, elegant prose, her story will shock, enlighten and liberate you.Trade ReviewElegantly written and extraordinarily frank. Here is a book so rich in sexual revelation that it could feed five tabloids for a year and still have something left for Channel 5 * Independent on Sunday *Millet is the new icon of highbrow pornography * Guardian *The author writes like a connoisseur who is perfectly at ease with her subject... A brilliant testimony of a life spent at the sexual front line -- James Harkin * Independent on Sunday *This is the most explicit book about sex ever written by a woman, though it is far from pornographic. Catherine Millet sets about coolly and rationally exploring her insatiable appetites - and she has lived to tell the tale that is the opposite of lurid. It is a comprehensive and elegant performance -- Edmund WhiteI don't approve of The Sexual Life of Catherine M. But I am grateful she has written it -- Lynne Truss * The Times *She proves again that Catholicism and filthy sex go together like salt beef and rye * Independent on Sunday *Readers may find this book disturbing or repellent, but they are unlikely to find it dull. I thought that it was the most honest book I had ever read on the subject of sex -- Rowan Pelling * Daily Telegraph *Her fans are now citing her as a feminist sexual crusader * Observer *Millet's achievement is that she curates or, more accurately, catalogues her sexual adventures with no sense of shame or remorse -- Deborah Levy * Independent *Is this the most original novel of the year? -- JG Ballard * Guardian *You are amazed at her honesty as you are by her exploits. Some of what she does and says mirror your own thoughts and fantasies -- Marcelle D’Argy Smith * Daily Express *It is Millet's subversive achievement to describe pleasure for its own sake * New Statesman *This bestseller shocked Europe and looks set to become controversial here * Daily Mirror *Her descriptions are laced with a laconic frankness which veers between intelligent reflection and willed self-objectification -- Michael Fishwick * Economist *Millet diverts the tradition of erotic writing by French women such as Pauline Reage and Alina Reyes firmly into the realm of non-fiction, with this account of her sexual encounters, tastes and unconventional morality... Millet writes extremely well, describing her recollections vividly, and investing her physical largesse with a queenly magnanimity... Millet's sexual aesthetic is a literary one, invoking Sade, Reage and Proust... a work of libertine philosophy' -- Lisa Hilton * Times Literary Supplement *Millet's implicit mission is to write about her own desire with absolute candour and a fierce refusal to consider her audience's needs or sensibilities -- Kathryn Hughes * Literary Review *Explicit and honest * Dazed & Confused *Pornography must have been a challenge, but Catherine M has risen to it in a way that will have Descartes encoring from Beyond... Catherine M writes with the enthusiasm of one who invented multiple-partner sex even though she no longer practises the intercourse that she writes about... Genuine free-love requires a level of trust and honesty few of us are prepared to bring into our dealings with others. Catherine M. might be said to be a genuine innocent -- Ron Butlin * Sunday Herald *The unabashed erotica of The Sexual Life of Catherine M... salutes the Marquis de Sade in a straight-talking romp through dozens of one-night stands catalogued with savage wit by a Parisian intellecual -- Katrina Dixon * Scotsman *She has recorded her numerous sexual encounters in disarming detail and an alluring style of cool detachment... They make for extraordinarily compulsive reading. Some may think her honesty gratuitous, others will identify with it and find it inspiring * Good Book Guide *The investigation of one's woman sexuality is still, by its nature, unique -- Nick Hasted * Uncut *For those unfamiliar with the female body, it's also illuminating! -- Simon Lovat * Gay Times *An aloof, gracefully crystilline style as elegant as any French pornography since Sade * Vogue USA *Graceful, thoughful, oddly charming, and profoundly pornographic. A bold, intelligent, pioneering tour de force * Kirkus Reviews *The porn most likely to be read by those who wouldn't be seen dead clutching a sweaty copy of Fiesta is The Sexual Life of Catherine M. ... Fine observations and precise prose style... She fits neatly into a category of literary outrage -- Big Issue * Tina Jackson *An ideal languorous holiday read * Diva *Do not read this unless you have a wildly satisfying sex life * Sleazenation *Highly literary, and beautifully, reverently, precisely descriptive -- Morgan Falconer * Ham & High *Millet's unashamed approach to sex is certainly refreshing and admirable -- Anna Carey * Sunday Tribune *By reclaiming sexual morality as a highly personal matter outside any kind of political control Millet lets sex take revenge on politics -- Jane Cornwell * Weekend Australian *
£9.49
Prim-Ed Publishing New Wave Mental Maths Year 6/Primary 7 Extension
Book SynopsisNew Wave Mental Maths is a mental maths programme that aims to strengthen pupils’ mental maths abilities – the essential skills that underpin all aspects of the maths curriculum and problem-solving situations. Each book provides daily practice of these skills, with more than enough questions for the entire school year. One of the most useful features of the series is that it ensures pupils meet all areas of the curriculum on a regular basis. This constant contact with the areas of study ensures that pupils are continually revising and consolidating essential maths concepts. * 40-week programme divided into a convenient Monday to Friday daily format, which is ideal for class use or for assigning nightly homework. * Aims to develop fluency in the basics of maths: emphasis is placed on daily computation/table practice to enhance speed and accuracy. * Core maths concepts are developed in each book and precise maths language is used in the questions. * Problem-solving in both pictorial and word format encourages pupils to practise problem-solving strategies mentally. * Strong assessment component is built in – the weekly Friday Review can be used to communicate progress with parents. * Enables pupil to practise and perfect problem-solving strategies using mental problems. * Core mathematical language presented using clear and simple wording. * Sequential developmental and consolidation of core maths concepts. * Can be used in conjunction with the main class maths programme. * Provides lots of opportunities for informal teaching and on-the-spot direct explanations.
£12.11
Prim-Ed Publishing New Wave Mental Maths Year 4/Primary 5
Book SynopsisNew Wave Mental Maths is a mental maths programme that aims to strengthen pupils’ mental maths abilities – the essential skills that underpin all aspects of the maths curriculum and problem-solving situations. Each book provides daily practice of these skills, with more than enough questions for the entire school year. One of the most useful features of the series is that it ensures pupils meet all areas of the curriculum on a regular basis. This constant contact with the areas of study ensures that pupils are continually revising and consolidating essential maths concepts. * 40-week programme divided into a convenient Monday to Friday daily format, which is ideal for class use or for assigning nightly homework. * Aims to develop fluency in the basics of maths: emphasis is placed on daily computation/table practice to enhance speed and accuracy. * Core maths concepts are developed in each book and precise maths language is used in the questions. * Problem-solving in both pictorial and word format encourages pupils to practise problem-solving strategies mentally. * Strong assessment component is built in – the weekly Friday Review can be used to communicate progress with parents. * Enables pupil to practise and perfect problem-solving strategies using mental problems. * Core mathematical language presented using clear and simple wording. * Sequential developmental and consolidation of core maths concepts. * Can be used in conjunction with the main class maths programme. * Provides lots of opportunities for informal teaching and on-the-spot direct explanations.
£12.11
Focus Multimedia Ltd Theory Test Mock Papers Bonus Pack
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£999.99
Oldcastle Books Ltd Short Films: Writing the Screenplay
Book SynopsisEvery award-winning short film begins life with a clever idea, a good story and a screenplay. Patrick Nash analyses the process of writing short film screenplays and gives advice on: Story and structure Ideas generation Plot and pace Screenplay format Dos and don'ts Eliciting emotion Dialogue and subtext Character design Protagonists and antagonists Character motivation and goals Conflict, obstacles and stakes Clichés and Stereotypes Beginnings, middles and ends Hooking the viewer Screenplay competitions Loglines, outlines and synopses Rewriting and length Practicalities and budgets The book also includes a number of award-winning scripts and interviews, advice and contributions from their award-winning screenwriters and a discussion of the benefits to writers of writing short screenplays.Trade ReviewI would definitely recommend this book . . . (it is) a very thorough look at all aspects of being a writer of short scripts -- Michelle Goode * Writesofluid *Straight talking tome bursting with practical advice * Total Film *A helpful book for anyone interested in screenwriting -- Tom Farr * Tom Farr Reviews *
£16.99
Octopus Publishing Group Intuition
Book SynopsisExpert Theresa Cheung explains how it is possible to develop the deepest levels of your mind to achieve greater self-realization and personal growth.
£13.49
Everyman Dracula
Book SynopsisThough Stoker did not invent vampires - and in fact based his character's life-in-death on extensive research into European folklore - his novel elevated the nocturnal monster to iconic stature, spawning a genre of stories and movies which flourishes to this day. A century of imitation has done nothing to diminish its power. As the suave and chilling Count stalks his prey from a crumbling castle in the Carpathians to a lunatic asylum in Purfleet and the bedrooms of his swooning female victims, the drama builds to a fever pitch of sensuality and suspense.Dracula is not only a classic of Gothic horror and a wellspring of modern mythology: it is also irresistible entertainment.
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group Ghost Story: The Dresden Files, Book Thirteen
Book SynopsisMeet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard PI. Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. But he's forgotten his own golden rule: magic - it can get a guy killed. Which didn't help when he clashed with unknown assailants with his murder in mind. And though Harry's continued existence is now in some doubt, this doesn't mean he can rest in peace. Trapped in a realm that's not quite here, yet not quite anywhere else, Harry learns that three of his loved ones are in danger. Only by discovering his assailant's identity can he save his friends, bring criminal elements to justice, and move on himself. It would just be easier if he knew who was at risk. And had a (working) crystal ball. And access to magic. Instead, he is unable to interact with the physical world - invisible to all but a select magical few. He's also not the only silent presence roaming Chicago's alleys. Hell, he put some there himself. Now, they're looking for payback.Trade ReviewHarry Dresden has a vitality that few urban fantasy heroes can match * SFX *Narrated with his usual sardonic wit, this is another fast-paced adventure... [that] keeps its grip to the very end * TELEGRAPH *a truly remarkable book and a fantastic series * Walker of Worlds *
£10.44
Stenlake Publishing Old Partickhill Hyndland and Thornwood
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£11.35
Stenlake Publishing Bygone Peterhead
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£11.35
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Works of Dostoevsky
Book SynopsisFyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian author whose works deal with human psychology in the often troubled political and social environment that was 19th-century Russia. Many literary critics agree that he is one of the greatest psychologists world literature has ever seen.Each box set contains seven books, together creating a comprehensive collection of Dostoevsky''s best and much-loved works. Beautifully packaged in a rigid, matt-laminated slipcase, complete with strikingly attractive, bespoke artwork.This collection contains: Crime and Punishment; Devils; House of the Dead & The Gambler; Idiot; Karamazov Brothers; Notes From Underground & Other Stories.
£23.99
Wordsworth Editions Ltd A Christmas Carol Heritage Collection
Book SynopsisA Christmas Carol has become a phenomenal touchstone of English festive fiction and an enduring favourite internationally. Repeatedly adapted, parodied, stages and filmed, this richly influential novella is powerfully vivid and infallibly moving.Scrooge himself, Marley's ghost, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come: they live on unforgettably in this gripping story which combines Gothic horror, moral exhortation, exuberant comedy and surrealistic fantasy.
£19.23
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Great Gatsby
Book SynopsisGenerally considered to be F. Scott Fitzgerald's finest novel, The Great Gatsby is a consummate summary of the "roaring twenties", and a devastating expose of the ‘Jazz Age’. Through the narration of Nick Carraway, the reader is taken into the superficially glittering world of the mansions which lined the Long Island shore in the 1920s, to encounter Nick's cousin Daisy, her brash but wealthy husband Tom Buchanan, Jay Gatsby and the mystery that surrounds him. The Great Gatsby is an undisputed classic of American literature from the period following the First World War and is one of the great novels of the twentieth century.
£13.49
Birlinn General Scotlands Lost Branch Lines
Book SynopsisThe infamous Beeching Axe' swept away virtually every Scottish branch line in the 1960s. Conventional wisdom viewed these losses as regrettable yet inevitable in an era of growing affluence and rising car ownership.This ground-breaking study of Dr Beeching's approach to closures has unearthed from rarely or never previously referenced archive sources strong evidence of a stitch-up', ignoring the scope for sensible economies and improvements which would have allowed a significant number of axed routes to survive and prosper. Acclaimed railway historian David Spaven traces the birth, life and eventual death of Scotland's branch lines through the unique stories of how a dozen routes lost their trains in the 1960s: the lines to Ballachulish, Ballater, Callander, Crail, Crieff /Comrie, Fraserburgh, Kelso, Kilmacolm, Leven, Peebles, Peterhead and St Andrews.He concludes by exploring a potential renaissance of branch lines, propelled by concerns over road congestion, vehicle pollution and t
£18.00
