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Book SynopsisIt’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before – discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour.Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book, war historian Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including:– The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic – The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies – The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French ResistanceBeautifully illustrated by Margarida Esteves and featuring stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army!Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war – from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids’ best-selling title. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home to around 2 millions lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so big that it can be seen from outer space? Or that Spain’s La Tomatina festival, where 110 tons of tomatoes are thrown every year, is the world’s biggest food fight? Packed with thousands of fun facts about everything from super cities to remote rainforests, awesome animals, fabulous foods and fun festivals, we bring the world to life through stunning illustrations and vibrant photography. We also introduce you to amazing people from each country and highlight their achievements.This second edition of The Travel Book will provide kids with the ultimate reference to learn all about all the incredible – and incredibly diverse – lands that make up our planet. Whether you’re looking for a book to inspire your own child, or a gift to give to a young explorer, this book will provide endless hours of amazement and wonder.About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Book SynopsisThis all-in-one guide is the ideal way to prepare for the Edexcel and AQA A-Level Politics exams!It contains straightforward study notes for both specs, covering everything from electoral systems to human rights! Each topic is clearly marked up, so you can see whether it's relevant to your course or not. There are practice questions and recap activities throughout as well - because it''s always handy to put what you''ve learned into practice. Plus, we''ve included plenty of examples and case studies too. What''s more, we''ve thrown in a free Online Edition of the whole book as well. Phew - that''s a lot!

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Book SynopsisA beautiful Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen â an ideal companion to a Flame Tree Notebook. These pens combine high-quality production with magnificent fine art and complementary metallic trim, housed in an eco-friendly box. And theyâre powerfully practical, with a retractable nib and handy clip. Art by Van Gogh: Almond Blossom.

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Book SynopsisThis engaging book helps young children learn about seasonal changes and many different types of weather throughout the year. There are over 180 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes including clothes and accessories to help the characters dress appropriately for specific kinds of weather.

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Book Synopsis‘My favourite moment is when I finish a song, that is the moment I cherish.’ – Rod TempertonThe Invisible Man tells the remarkable story of how Rod Temperton worked his way up from a Grimsby fish factory to become one of the most successful songwriters of all time.Born in Cleethorpes in 1949, Temperton embarked on a career in music with the funk band Heatwave, for whom he wrote the international hits ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Always and Forever’, before his songwriting talent caught the attention of Michael Jackson’s legendary producer, Quincy Jones.For Jackson’s Off the Wall album, Temperton penned both the hit ‘Rock with You’ and the album’s title track. Three years later, he started work on what would become the best-selling album of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller – writing three songs, including the now legendary title track. And yet despite collaborating with some of music’s biggest stars, including Donna Summer and Michael McDonald, Temperton was famously reclusive and seldom gave interviews. Having enjoyed unprecedented access to the great man for his Sony Award-winning radio documentary on Temperton, Jed Pitman presents the fully updated, definitive story of one of music’s most talented individuals.

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Book SynopsisThe official art book for the movie Captain America: Civil War, the 12th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.

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Book SynopsisTo celebrate the centenary of the publication of Ulysses, the most important literary work of the twentieth century, eighteen artists, writers and thinkers respond to an episode each of the great modernist text. Each essayist is an expert in one of the subjects treated in the novel, but what brings them together is a common love of Ulysses. Joseph O'Connor considers the music-saturated Sirens episode and David McWilliams writes about the bigotry and violence of nationalism on display in Cyclops. Irish obstetrician Rhona Mahony responds to Oxen and the Sun, set in a maternity hospital, journalist Lara Marlowe examines the Aeolus episode, which takes place in a newspaper office, and Irish philosopher Richard Kearney reflects on the erudite musings of Stephen Dedalus as he walks along Sandymount strand. The Book About Everything counters the perception of Ulysses as the sole preserve of academics and instead showcases readers' responses to the book. It is a vivid, even eccentric collection, filled with life and Joycean spirit.Trade ReviewCan profitably be read by anyone with an interest in Joyce... Illuminating insights underscore that Ulysses will continue to be a touchstone into its second century * Irish Times *Show[s] Ulysses is not the sole preserve of academics * Big Issue North *

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Book SynopsisCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE FINANCIAL TIMES * TELEGRAPH * PROSPECT'The best account of the ongoing conflict — its preconditions and its present-day horrors' Prospect Do you know what is at stake in Ukraine? Urgent, compelling reading from the author of Chernobyl on the defining conflict of our timesOn 24 February 2022, Russia stunned the world by launching an invasion of Ukraine. In the midst of checking on the family and friends who were now on the front lines of Europe's largest conflict since the outbreak of the Second World War, acclaimed Ukrainian-American historian Serhii Plokhy inevitably found himself attempting to understand the deeper causes of the invasion, analysing its course and contemplating the wider outcomes.The Russo-Ukrainian War is the comprehensive history of a war that has burned since 2014, and that, with Russia's attempt to seize Kyiv, exploded a geo-political order that had been cemented since the end of the Cold War. With an eye for the gripping detail on the ground, both in the halls of power and down in the trenches, as well as a keen sense of the grander sweep of history, Plokhy traces the origins and the evolution of the conflict, from the collapse of the Russian empire to the rise and fall of the USSR and on to the development in Ukraine of a democratic politics.Based on decades of research and his unique insight into the region, he argues that Ukraine's defiance of Russia, and the West's demonstration of unity and strength, has presented a profound challenge to Putin's Great Power ambition, and further polarized the world along a new axis. A riveting, enlightening account, this is present-minded history at its best.BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2023: FINANCIAL TIMES * THE TIMES * SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE * TLSTrade ReviewHow did we get here? Serhii Plokhy, a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard University, looks for an answer to Putin's irrational war in this important and magisterial account. . . He is excellent on the dangers of perverse history * The Times and Sunday Times Best Books for Summer *The foremost historian of Ukraine turns his attention to contemporary events. He argues that Russia's invasion is an act of old-fashioned imperialism. Plokhy uses his historical perspective to provide an original erudite and very readable account of the roots of the war and its course so far -- Gideon Rachman * Financial Times Best Summer Books *Vladimir Putin's full invasion of Ukraine has made 2021 look like "vegetarian times", to borrow Anna Akhmatova's phrase. I'll be spending three weeks among the scrabbly pitch pines of Cape Cod, and of the stream of new books about the war itself, I plan to bring ... Serhii Plokhy's The Russo-Ukrainian War (Allen Lane), for its historical perspective on Ukraine and the Russian imperial project -- Rebecca Reich * TLS Summer Books *The great chronicler of Ukraine breaks new ground in his rigorous and elegant analysis of Europe's biggest conflict since 1945. Wonderfully readable and deeply personal -- Luke Harding * Observer *This magisterial book by a leading historian explains how long-held Russian imperial delusions lay behind the attack on Ukraine. It brilliantly outlines the dangers of perverse history -- David Patrikarakos * The Times *Erudite, objective and immensely readable. A compelling rejoinder to those who, reductively, still blame Putin's war of aggression on western provocations, and an expression of faith in Ukrainian resilience -- Ben Hall * Financial Times *Plokhy, a Harvard historian who has authored many respected books, is himself Ukrainian. . . this book represents an impassioned plea for his country * Sunday Times *The world's foremost historian of Ukraine. . . the chronicler of a country on the front lines of a seismic European war * Financial Times *Impressive and valuable... A clear, reliable and (in the circumstances) remarkably calm account of how we got here -- John Simpson * Guardian *Plokhy has become an international celebrity. His books on Ukrainian history fly off the shelves as a domestic and international audience look to understand the history and culture of the country at the heart of the clash. His writings introduce readers to a history that is rarely taught in the West and explain the region's complex and difficult past * Daily Telegraph *This is one of those wars rooted deep in the past, and it takes an outstanding historian to make sense of its antecedents without falling into partisan cheerleading or cartoonish oversimplification. Fortunately, Serhii Plokhy is such a historian. His evident sympathy for his homeland never overpowers his scholarly instincts -- Mark Galeotti * TLS *A feat of scholarship under pressure -- Patrick Hudson * Tablet *Plokhy is a fine, crisp writer and does brilliant research. . . . There is so much more here to inform this huge and important debate that I can only urge anybody who cares about the matter to buy and read the book -- Peter Hitchens * Mail on Sunday *A masterpiece of historical research that will give Western readers a much better understanding of Russia's motivations and the conflict's early months * Independent.ie *The horrific war in Ukraine rumbles on, and perhaps it's a strange time for a history of the conflict to come out, but Serhii Plokhy is the perfect historian to write it. Plokhy has lost relatives and friends in the conflict, and The Russo-Ukrainian War details with well-constructed arguments the causes and consequences of Putin's gamble. It may be current affairs, but it's difficult not to argue the invasion is historic -- Oliver Webb-Carter * Aspects of History *An utterly compelling account, deeply personal, persuasively authoritative, surely the must-read book for this challenging moment -- Philippe Sands, author of East West StreetFor those trying to understand the roots of the war in Ukraine, there is no better guide than Serhii Plokhy. It's impossible to make sense of the Russian invasion of 2022 without knowing something of the history - recent and less recent - and the struggle for Ukrainian national identity; this compelling and lucid book illuminates both -- Lindsey Hilsum, author of In ExtremisThe essential book for the Russia-Ukraine war - superb, accessible and erudite - by the world's chief expert. The must-read work -- Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The World: A Family HistoryThe thread of history is central to understanding Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Serhii Plokhy outlines this in fascinating detail and reminds us of the constant fragility of peace -- David Lammy

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Book SynopsisOne Shilling: The Football Programme Design Revolution of 1965-85 is the first-ever exploration of this golden era of football programme design, when the humble football programme suddenly boasted a remarkable variety of eye-catching covers and layouts. The football programme has been a staple of the national game since Victorian times. Passionate artists and typesetters designed printed programmes for match goers, but unlike the fashion or music industries, the names behind the artworks for these pocket-money priced matchday publications were often uncredited or ignored. Until now. At its heart, this is the story of John Elvin, the greatest football programme designer, who tore up the formal code of lay-outs and traditional typefaces, and used photos in new and innovative ways. The book also explores the wider cultural and political backstory of British football over a transformative two decades from England’s World Cup victory in 1966, and looking forward, it champions the potential of a new era for programme design.Trade Review"This new hardback takes us back to a lost world of programme sellers and sixties, seventies and eighties graphics. It's perhaps hard to believe, without looking at page 206 (of 224) how fabulous Torquay United's programme looked (and still looks now): yellows and blues in a water-colour style, making quite a splash, [in] season 73/74. So, with football scarf on, set off right now to PITCH, the 'programme shop' and treat yourself to a super read. Sadly, hot teas and pies are not provided! Rating: 10/10." -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *

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Book SynopsisDr Madonna J.E. Livingstone BVMS MRCVS has always been passionate about animals receiving high levels of care irregardless of species. She graduated from Glasgow Veterinary School in 2002 and is head vet at a private clinic, teaches exotic animal medicine and surgery at Glasgow Veterinary School, is widely published in peer-reviewed journals, is an exotics consultant for two groups of external laboratories, and lectures widely on exotics to veterinary professionals. Madonna believes empowering veterinary professionals to treat these wonderful species in house not only enriches their careers but also results in improved animal welfare for many beloved pets.

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Book SynopsisLand of spectacular landscapes, rich history and fabulous legends.With its jaw-dropping beauty, magnificent architecture, superb art and culture, and friendly, hospitable people, Scotland is consistently ranked as one of the world's best-loved destinations.Packed full of fabulous facts, as well as wise and witty quotes from famous Scots, The Little Book of Scotland captures the nation at its glorious best. Covering everything from sparkling lochs and brooding castles to spellbinding legends and famous sons and daughters – not to mention tartan, haggis and whisky – it's a wonderful celebration of this vibrant, extraordinary land.'This is a city of shifting light, of changing skies, of sudden vistas. A city so beautiful it breaks the heart again and again.' - Alexander McCall Smith, on Edinburgh'There are two seasons in Scotland: June and winter.' - Billy ConnollyThe Edinburgh International Festival is one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world. It attracts over 300,000 people annually.Scotland has more than 790 islands, 94 of which are inhabited. One of its most famous and spectacular is the enchanting Isle of Skye. It is the second-biggest island, though it has more sheep than people.Scotland's national dish is the much-loved haggis. It is made with the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, which are boiled in the animal's stomach.Table of ContentsScotland the Brave • Famous Sons and Daughters • Magnificent Sights and Scenes • Fabulous Art and Culture • Tartan, Haggis and Whisky • Secret Scotland.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a meticulously researched review of the many German, Italian and Japanese aircraft taken to Allied countries or flown by the Allies during or after the Second World War. The history of these captured aircraft has been extensively researched and the book is copiously illustrated by an unrivalled selection of around 500 photographs, gleaned from around the world.The book''s chapters are devoted to chronological themes describing the individual histories of each aircraft and the units which flew them in the USA or France or in specific theatres of war, with a final chapter covering the use made of aircraft in other countries. Coverage includes civilian aircraft and sailplanes as well as military types; post-war production of German designs and details of surviving aircraft in museums. Appendices and indexes cover designation and marking systems, information sources and other useful background.The UK chapters include coverage of RAF Farnborough, 1426 (EA) Flight, individual squadrons, experimental organisations and manufacturers, the ATAIU in Malaya and the little-known Gremlin Task Force. US chapters deal with evaluation at Wright Field, Freeman Field, and in Europe by Watson''s Whizzers, by the US Navy TAIC at Anacostia, TAIUs in Australia and the Philippines and many individual units. The book also includes the most complete record published of British ''Air Min'' and USAAF ''FE'' and ''T2'' aircraft numbering systems.This new edition of an acclaimed title first published nearly thirty years ago has been fully revised and updated. The opportunity has been taken to use modern technology to improve the quality of the images and many new photos uncovered since the original publication have been included.

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Book SynopsisFollowing directly after DC Finest: Batman: Year One and Two, the 1980s adventures of the Dark Knight continue, including the seminal The Killing Joke!

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the work of the first decade-and-a-half of Lou Reed as a solo artist. It would be easy to paint these years with a broad brush; with the ghost of The Velvet Underground in its aftermath slowly yet gradually gaining cultural influence, this slow-burning legacy would both tether and liberate its key participant. Between the years of 1972 and 1986, Lou Reed would seek, achieve, reject, lament, and once again pine for professional success while the excesses and extremities of a life lived in public wielded their own unruly impact. While this book seeks to maintain its focus on the music first and foremost, with an artist like Lou Reed, it seems impossible for the personal to stay divorced from the product. We will see a tentative, crestfallen Lou begin to emerge from his parental Long Island, NY cocoon to test the waters for a solo career. There is worldwide stardom and success, then banishment, followed by the embracement and rejection of various commercial enterprises, to midlife revision and rejuvenation. Multiple partners of influence, both professional and personal, would be accumulated and jettisoned, all leaving lasting traces. Lou did a lot in fourteen years, and it’s only half of the story.

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Book SynopsisOne of the biggest names in the musical landscape of the 1970s, Steely Dan released a string of albums that pushed the boundaries of what was possible in a recording studio. With albums like `The Royal Scam' and `Aja', the songs of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen drew from their love of jazz, their ability to write memorable pop hooks and their penchant for subversive humour to produce a catalogue of unparalleled brilliance. With worldwide album sales in excess of 40 million copies, the durability of their songs has made Becker and Fagen one of the most celebrated writing partnerships in popular music. This book gives an overview of Steely Dan's career while investigating every track recorded across the nine Steely Dan studio albums, plus Becker and Fagen's six solo albums. There is also a discussion of the official live albums and joint collaborations, the duo's early, largely unreleased, recordings and other tracks recorded under the Steely Dan name, making this a comprehensive guide for both fans of the band's work or newcomers to the fascinating world of Steely Dan.

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Book SynopsisOptical illusions are endlessly fascinating, and this book takes them to the next level! With ingenious full-colour art, this activity book doesn''t just present these illusions-it shows how you can recreate them yourself, while demonstrating the brain-boggling science of perception.Create impossible objects, mind-bending patterns and uncanny perspectives in these activities, including: • Mazes • Colouring • Experiments• Photography • And ways to test yourself! Ideal for readers aged 7+, this fascinating activity book will improve problem-solving skills and reveal incredible facts about the human brain!

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Book SynopsisThis smashing Foundation Level Complete Revision & Practice book has everything students need for success in Key Stage Three Maths. Every topic is explained with clear, friendly notes and worked examples. There are also plenty of questions, mixed-topic tests and a whole practice exam, all complete with answers - perfect for testing students'' skills!What''s more, you''ll find video solutions and digital quizzes throughout and we''ve even thrown in a free Online Edition of the entire book.

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Book SynopsisThis is a fun-filled read-together or read-alone book for young children that helps parents, carers and educators initiate honest, realistic conversations about the following topics: breaking down stereotypes that old people are boring and frail by introducing a strong matriarchal female role model who is fun and adventurous; breaking down taboos around death and grief; understanding different views about what happens after death and keeping people ''alive'' by remembering and celebrating their lives.

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Book SynopsisThis book celebrates the striking wedge cars that first appeared at the 1968 Paris Motor Show. A surreal wedge-shaped sculpture of steel, glass, and layers of scaly metal astounded show-goers with its daring shape and extraordinary form. The Alfa Romeo Carabo was an exercise in lateral thinking at just about every level.

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Book Synopsis“Elena Ferrante has established herself as the foremost writer in Italy - and the world.” THE SUNDAY TIMES A delightful collection of original essays on reading and writing. From the internationally acclaimed author of My Brilliant Friend, The Lying Life of Adults, and The Lost Daughter, come four revelatory pieces offering rare insight into the author’s formation as a writer and life as a reader. Ferrante warns us of the perils of “bad language”—historically alien to the truth of women—and advocates for a collective fusion of female talent as she brilliantly discourses on the work of her most beloved authors. A delightful collection of essays exploring reading and writing from the internationally acclaimed author of My Brilliant Friend and The Lying Life of Adults. Ferrante’s writing has been described as compulsive (The Times) and astonishing (Guardian), her novels have sold millions and been translated into many languages as well as adapted for TV internationally.Trade Review“The author of the Neapolitan quartet and the Pulitzer prize-winning novelist discuss identity, ambition, truth – and the ‘convulsive’ urge to write.” * The Guardian *“In the Margins makes the seemingly arcane problems of the writer feel immediate and vivid. Reading it is a pleasure.” * The Times *“In this slim volume of four essays, Elena Ferrante explores her art and influences. In the Margins illuminates the themes that characterise her novels: intense female friendships, mother-daughter relationships and betrayal….. If there’s any lingering doubt about Ferrante’s gender, this homage to female talent, impeccably translated by Ann Goldstein, suggests otherwise.” * The Financial Times *“Ferrante fans will open this slim new book with eagerness.” * The Sunday Times *“Ferrante can’t help but arouse intrigue and admiration.” * The Observer *"Ferrante reflects on style, her literary influences, the “arduous journey” of women in literature and details the struggles she’s faced as a fiction writer in this crisp essay collection." * The New York Times *“A rare peek behind the curtain of the creative process of one of our most elusive authors….it is nothing short of a thrill to have light shed on her magic.” * Irish Times *"A fascinating line flows directly into her novels from her contentions that women have historically been seen as excessive and that their words "get lost in the wind". * The Telegraph *“At some point, reading Ferrante’s novels, the fictional universe and that inside your head seem to melt into each other. Such is the power, and truth, of her writing. In the Margins shines a little light on where, exactly, it all came from — but not too brightly. The mystery, you feel, should endure; the deeper meaning should remain opaque and oblique.” * Irish Independent *“Ferrante reflects on style, her literary influences, the ‘arduous journey’ of women in literature and details the struggles she’s faced as a fiction writer in this crisp essay collection.” * New York Times Book Review *"A fascinating peek into Ferrante’s process, one that opens up intellectual rabbit holes and as many new questions as it answers." * The Paris Review *“The author explores the truth behind women’s writing.” * Stylist *“Ranging from philosophical to practical, the essays give the reader an insight into the enigmatic author's mind, and include an exploration of what a writer is.” * BBC Culture *"In the Margins is the culmination of [Ferrante's] thought and of decades of narrative enterprise.” * Reading in Translation *“In the Margins is nothing if not a meditation on learning how to use freedom within the constraints of form….those fascinated with the struggles and joys of creation might find in it quite a few treasures.” * The Critic *“Highlighting the power of the written word, this is a deeply captivating, insightful and immersive collection, providing a fascinating account into Ferrante’s writing life; the perfect influence-in-waiting for anyone who shares a passion for both reading and writing.” * Buzz Magazine *“You don't need to have read the Italian author's blockbuster Neapolitan novels to enjoy this, her third foray into non-fiction.” * Irish News *

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Book SynopsisPart of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Kew Gardens' Marianne North: Foliage and Flowers of a Chorisia and Double-Crested Humming Birds, Brazil. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. Kew has a gallery dedicated to the paintings of the remarkable Victorian artist Marianne North, who had a great eye for botanical detail. She set out in 1871 on a painterly progress through world flora. She arrived in Brazil in 1872 and stayed until September 1873.

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Book Synopsis'One of the best historical crime series out there' Crime Review'Could challenge CJ Sansom for dominion' Sunday TimesSummer, 1658, and the Republic may finally be safe: the combined Stuart and Spanish forces have been heavily defeated by the English and French armies on the coast of Flanders, and the King's cause appears finished. Yet one final, desperate throw of the dice is planned. And who can stop them if not Captain Damian Seeker?The fifth gripping outing for Seeker in this acclaimed and award-winning series of historical thrillers. Will his legacy endure?Trade ReviewYou won't find many period crime novels that match The Seeker series for insight and evocation of time and place * NB magazine *Complex and gripping ... this high-quality, deliciously moody series continues to deliver. I long for more * For Winter Nights *Excellent at conveying the insecurities and unsettling memories that bedevil Cromwell's dying Protectorate * Daily Mail *MacLean's light touch portrait of a hard man with a softer core is what makes these books so memorable * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe River Thames Book, now in its seventh edition, is the best-selling guide to the non-tidal Thames from Teddington to its source in Gloucestershire. This complete guide covers the Barrier to Cricklade with the River Wey, Basingstoke Canal and the Kennet & Avon Canal to Great Bedwyn. Chris Cove-Smith's updated text describes the navigation with support of clear and detailed mapping. The River Thames Book also lists in exhaustive detail the facilities to be found along each section of the navigation.

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Book SynopsisThe ninth edition of Inland Waterways of France is the ideal guide for planning cruises in and through the most fascinating and diverse waterway network in Europe. Author David Edwards-May has researched the many changes that have taken place during the last 10 years, and presents a detailed overview of the waterways extending throughout the South ('Midi'), the Southwest and Western France. This system totals 3000 kilometres of waterways that are maintained and developed almost exclusively for recreational navigation. This third volume of the new edition sets out the current state of the network in 146 pages in full colour, with detailed maps of junctions and other key sites on the network, overview maps for each waterway, and route descriptions. It is a unique blend of practical information, maps, background historical notes and colour photographs. It also highlights ongoing waterway restoration projects, in which the author has been personally involved for many years.

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of Outer Hebrides is the definitive book of sailing directions for those seeking to explore the challenging yet rewarding waters of this remote archipelago, one of the wildest corners of the British Isles.

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Book SynopsisFor professionals, home practitioners, students and teachers of homoeopathy, here is the eagerly awaited new volume in Colin Griffith’s authoritative and unrivalled The New Materia Medica series. Drawing on ten years of testing by Colin’s group, here are 36 brand-new homoeopathic remedies offering fundamental solutions for the needs of our challenging times. The remedies include Australian Sandstone for patients who need to rediscover their personal mission in life, Beta Vulgaris for purification of body and spirit, Bursera Graveolens to counter psychic vulnerability, Iron Pryrite for creative spark, Picea Pungens to support patients in understanding the truth and as a remedy from toxic pollution. A common thread is that these remedies will suit those who feel existentially threatened by the speed, mindlessness and sense of fear that seem to characterize life today. The book also reveals how astrology can be used to assess the hidden depths of difficult cases, crucial information for the homoeopath that is not available anywhere else.

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Book SynopsisHe is the law - and you better believe it!Judge, jury and executioner, Judge Dredd is the brutal comic book cop policing the chaotic future urban jungle of Mega-City One, created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra and launching in the pages of 2000 AD in 1977.But what began as a sci-fi action comic quickly evolved into a searing satire on hardline, militarised policing and ‘law and order’ politics, its endless inventiveness and ironic humour acting as a prophetic warning about our world today - and with important lessons for our future.Blending comic book history with contemporary radical theories on policing, I Am The Law takes key Dredd stories from the last 45 years and demonstrates how they provide a unique wake up call about our gradual, and not so gradual, slide towards authoritarian policing.From the politicisation of policing to ‘zero tolerance’, from violent suppression of protest to the rise of the surveillance state, I Am The Law examines how a comic book warned us about the chilling endgame of today's 'law and order' politics.Trade Review"I cannot recall a more timely book ... This is not just a celebration of the future fictional character: it is a thoughtful, and often alarming examination of the state of law enforcement in a liberal, or neo-liberal, society." – Nick Lezard, The Spectator"Should leave you incandescent with rage at the injustices of our own world ... a thoroughly researched book that dives deep into the history of policing and totalitarian politics...to make its often damning case." – Wyrd Science

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Book SynopsisFrom its first episode in 1973, Open All Hours was an instant hit. Audiences around Britain loved its familiar setting, good natured humour, and the hilarious partnership of Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Whilst it only ran for 26 episodes, it firmly cemented itself as a British comedy classic.To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the show in 2014, the BBC revived it for a one-off Christmas Special. Still Open All Hours was swamped by a tsunami of audience affection and the BBC promptly commissioned a full series. The first episode of the fifth series is expected to air in late 2014.With recollections from David Jason, his fellow cast members, and from the scriptwriter Roy Clarke, plus never before seen BBC archive material, acclaimed popular TV historian Graham McCann tells the inside story of this very British sitcom, with wit, insight and affection.

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Book SynopsisThe making of the Star Wars saga, as told by the cast and crew. The very best features and interviews from Star Wars Insider--the official magazine of the Star Wars saga! Adam Driver discusses the making of The Force Awakens and his performance as Kylo Ren. Joel Aron, the lighting and effects supervisor on Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars Rebels shares some tricks of the trade and Harrison Ford talks about playing Han Solo for the last time."

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