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Heartwood Publishing New York PopOut Map pocket size pop up map of
Book SynopsisGet to the heart of New York with this handy, pop-up map. This handy, pocket-sized city map includes 2 PopOut maps featuring a street map of downtown Manhattan and a street map of central Manhattan. In addition there is a detailed map of Midtown as well as the Manhattan subway. Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference.
£6.23
Lantana Publishing Watch Me Bloom: A Bouquet of Haiku Poems for
Book SynopsisMindful haiku poems to help us rediscover our natural surroundings, without travelling too far from home.Some flowers are the subject of nursery rhymes and childhood games while others help us celebrate love, remember our homelands or mark the passing seasons. These mindful haiku poems invite us to explore twenty-four flower species growing close to home, from wildflower meadows to urban window boxes. The nature-themed follow up to My Mindful A to Zen, this gorgeous collection of poems teaches us that treating ourselves and our planet mindfully can also be a treat for the senses.Trade ReviewPatel-Sage frequently links the varietals to themes such as confidence, growth, and strength. In “Borage,” “Planted side-by-side,/ garden stars make perfect friends,/ helping others grow.” Hollyhock’s “showy faces, look outward,/ proud and confident.” Other plant descriptions incorporate intergenerational references: azaleas come “from granny’s childhood” and fuchsia is “Grandpa’s pride and joy.” Appropriately sunny illustrations feature figures of varying abilities, creeds, and skin tones making daisy chains with a caregiver, greeting neighbors, and playing outdoors in a work that’s likely to inspire many garden daydreams. * Publishers Weekly *5 stars beautiful illustrations are a celebration of flowers through Haiku poetry and diverse characters. -- Julie Durmis * Youth Services Book Review *
£11.69
Strange Attractor Press Subcontinental Synthesis: Electronic Music at the
Book SynopsisThe history of India’s first electronic music studio founded in 1969 at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad by David Tudor.Subcontinental Synthesis explores the history of India’s first electronic music studio, founded in 1969 at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad with the support of the composer David Tudor. The essays and writings unravel the narrative and context surrounding the studio as well as the work of the Indian composers who created groundbreaking recordings during its four years of activity. The texts reflect on the role of electronic music within a post-independence India, considering its interconnections with experimental design, radical pedagogies, and the international avant-garde, as well as the encircling conditions of Western ideological soft power within the global expansion of Modernism.ContributorsGeeta Dayal, Alannah Chance, Matt Williams, Shilpa Das, Jinraj Joshipura, You Nakai, Rahila Haque, and Paul Purgas
£19.55
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Imray Chart Y18: The River Medway and Approaches:
Book Synopsis1:20 000 WGS 84 Plans included: Whitton Marine (1:6000 ) Chatham Marina (1:10 000) Gillingham Marina (1:10 000) River Medway Continuation (1:25 000) Entrance to the River Medway (1:42 500)
£22.32
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd Inland Waterways of France Volume 2 Northeast and
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. This edition takes a new paperback format, split into three volumes. David Edwards-May has investigated the many developments that have taken place during the last 10 years and presents a detailed description of the extraordinarily diverse system of navigable rivers and canals in France. With the restoration of historic navigations, the system now totals 9000 kilometres, and has become a favourite destination for tens of thousands of boaters from Europe and the rest of the world. This volume will serve to plan ongoing or future cruises through the 2500 kilometres of waterways from the northeast – the cross-border rivers Meuse, Moselle, Sarre and Rhine – to the Mediterranean. On the busier waterways recreational use is growing alongside the commercial traffic, but there are many places where boats can moor safely. Waterways are an important part of the appeal of France as a tourist destination. This new edition sets out the current state of the network in 126 pages in full colour, with detailed maps of 40 key sites, towns and junctions, and overview maps for each waterway. It is a unique blend of practical information, descriptions of places, maps, background historical notes and colour photographs.
£19.35
Watkins Media Limited The Voynich Manuscript: The Complete Edition of
Book SynopsisA UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD'S most mysterious manuscript. Since its creation in the first half of the 15th century, the Voynich Manuscript has fascinated and obsessed students of the esoteric, of magic and of alchemy, yet to date no one has managed to crack its code. It truly is one of a kind: the only book in existence that has been written in its particular language and alphabet - a language that no one can read. This magnificent edition presents stunning full-colour reproductions of every page of the Voynich Manuscript, along with helpful diagrams that show exactly how the folios are bound into this complex codex. Two introductory essays invite readers to interpret for themselves the clues found in the manuscript's strange and beautiful illustrations of plants, star constellations, enigmatic bathing women and cosmological diagrams. Dr Rafal T Prinke and Dr Rene Zandbergen also draw on the manuscript collections of eastern Europe, not normally accessible to English-speaking scholars, to offer the fullest explanation so far of the Voynich's incredible journey through history, while Dr Stephen Skinner explores the parallels to the Voynich Manuscript in the cryptography of Leonardo da Vinci and the Enochian angel language of John Dee.
£23.79
Flame Tree Publishing Tiffany: Displaying Peacock (Foiled Pocket
Book SynopsisPart of a series of handy, luxurious Flame Tree Pocket Books. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed then foil stamped. And they’re delightfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use, handbags and make a dazzling gift. This example features one of Louis Comfort Tiffany's glorious peacock glass designs.
£999.99
Omnibus Up Above The City Down Beneath The Stars Limited
Book SynopsisIn Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, the enigmatic Barry Adamson shines a probing light into his own heart of darkness. Summary of Main Contents: A personally SIGNED edition of Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars. Limited to 500 boxsets. A specially commissioned full sized film poster for Moss Side Story (sent separately in a tube to avoid folding). A 7 single of two new and rare covers, 'The Folk Singer' and 'The Sweeney (In Dub)'. An art print of an original photo taken by Barry. A bespoke bookmark. Plus one box-set contains a Golden Ticket, entitling the lucky winner to the Squier bass given to Barry by producer Atticus Ross and used on the recording of As Above So Below.
£60.00
Helion & Company The Iran-Iraq War: Volume 2, Iran Strikes Back,
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£16.96
The School of Life Press The Good Enough Parent: how to raise contented,
Book SynopsisRaising a child to be an authentic and mentally robust adult is one of life’s great challenges. It is also, fortunately, not a matter of luck. There are many things to understand about how children’s minds operate and what they need from those who look after them so they can develop into the best version of themselves. The Good Enough Parent is a compendium of lessons, including ideas on how to say ‘no’ to a child one adores, how to look beneath the surface of ‘bad’ behaviour to work out what might really be going on, how to encourage a child to be genuinely kind, how to encourage open self expression, and how to handle the moods and gloom of adolescence. Importantly, this is a book that knows that perfection is not required – and could indeed be unhelpful, because a key job of any parent is to induct a child gently into the imperfect nature of everything. Written in a tone that is encouraging, wry and soaked in years of experience, The Good Enough Parent is an intelligent guide to raising a child who will one day look back on their childhood with just the right mixture of gratitude, humour and love.
£14.25
Helion & Company I am Minded to Rise: The Clothing, Weapons and
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£16.96
Cicerone Press South West Coast Path Map Booklet Vol 2 St Ives
Book SynopsisMap of part of the southern section of the 630 mile (1014km) South West Coast Path National Trail. Covers the trail from St Ives to Plymouth along the west Cornwall and Devon coastline. This convenient and compact booklet of Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps shows the route, providing all of the mapping you need to walk the trail in either direction.
£11.66
Fernhurst Books Ltd. The ILCA Book
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£15.29
Laurence King Publishing The Art of the Fold: How to Make Innovative Books
Book Synopsis"The influential artist Hedi Kyle and renowned architecture graduate Ulla Warchol shows you how to create their unique designs using folding techniques. From creating flag books and fishbones, to blizzards and nesting boxes, you''ll gain an invaluable insight into the work of two skilled artists with this fun read! With the help of their thorough instructions and simple illustrations, you''ll be on your way to becoming a pro paper crafter in no time at all" - Sew magazine"A wonderful insight into the work of a truly skilled artist" - PaperCrafterThe renowned and influential book artist Hedi Kyle shows you step-by-step how to create her unique designs using folding techniques in The Art of the Fold. Bookbinding and paper craft projects include flag books, blizzard books, the fishbone fold, and nesting boxes.Written by the doyenne of artists'' books, Hedi Kyle, The Art of the Fold is a wonderful insight into the work of a truly skilled artist. Hedi will show you how to bind a book and fold paper to create over 35 of her cut-fold book designs. The book is beautifully illustrated with Hedi''s finished works of art.An excerpt from the book:''I can still remember the thrill I experienced when my first folded book structure emerged from my fingers - how eager I was to explore its possibilities and to share it with whoever was interested. The Flag Book, as I now call it, is a simple accordion and has interlocking pages oriented in opposite directions. Little did I know that this simple structure would have legs and be the catalyst for the next forty-plus years of thinking about and making books.The common perception of the book today is fairly straightforward: a series of pages organized around a spine and protected on either side by two covers. This format allows for easy access, storage and retrieval of information. Yet what happens when the book is stripped away of centuries of preconceptions and is allowed to reveal something else: playfulness, utility, invention? Expanding the notion of the book is what the structures in the following chapters of The Art of the Fold attempt to do. Exploring its tactile, sculptural form, primarily through folding methods, the book as a structural object is celebrated while content is considered in a new and unconventional way.My range in this medium has always been broad. In part this is due to my introduction to the world of bookbinding and some chance encounters. In the 1970s in New York City, the art and craft of hand bookbinding and papermaking were experiencing an unprecedented revival. I was fortunate to arrive in the city at just this moment. With an art-school background and an impulse to make things, I was naturally drawn to pursue this new opportunity. The Center for Book Arts, the famous forerunner of so many centers yet to come, was located in a small storefront just down the street from where I lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Under the direction of founder Richard Minsky, it had a radical mission: to push concept, materials, printing and making of artist books in a new direction. When Richard dared me to teach at the Center one evening a week, I was hooked.My career as a book conservator and a book artist has now spanned over 45 years. As head conservator at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, I''ve had the opportunity to handle some of the rarest volumes and manuscripts in the world. I have also dealt with decrepit books, torn maps and countless curiosities discovered in stacks and archives. All were endless sources for ideas and provided a springboard for a departure from tradition. Leading book-arts workshops around the world and a 25 year tenure teaching in the graduate program for Book Arts and Printmaking at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia have shown me, in retrospect, that the more I taught, the more it propelled me to experiment and develop my ideas. The many students I have had over the years were always my biggest inspiration, and they continue to be so.'' - Hedi Kyle, Pine Hill, NY Sept 2017
£21.25
John Blake Publishing Ltd The Black Book: What if Germany had won World War
Book SynopsisIn July 1940, Walter Schellenberg of the German Secret Service drew up a list of 2,694 people believed to be living in Britain, who were known enemies of the Reich. In that month, the Wehrmacht was poised across the Channel ready to hit Britain with blitzkrieg, the terrible and hugely successful tactic that had already overwhelmed Poland, Denmark, Norway, Holland, Luxembourg, Belgium and France. The names on Schellenberg's list represent the heart and soul of a nation that made the British what they were but the list also includes a diaspora from Europe - the intellectuals, politicians and writers who had been driven out of their own homelands by the speed of the German conquests. All human life is there - lives that were, to the Nazis, unworthy of life.Historians have found the list a curiosity. Surely, it cannot be real? It was. The Black Book is the first book to evaluate the list, and look at the chilling reality of what Hitler had in store for the nation.
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Taking Flight: How the Wright Brothers Conquered
Book SynopsisFollow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies in this courageous – and true – story of the pioneers of flight. The Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly… but would they ever see their dreams take flight? The golden age of aviation is brought vividly to life in this story of determination, ingenuity, and courage from Adam Hancher.
£8.54
Ebury Publishing The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to
Book SynopsisHow well do you know our closest neighbour?Featured on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live and BBC BreakfastThe moon has fascinated humankind since the beginning of history. But far from being just a big rock out in space, the Moon has a phenomenal power over the earth, with its ability to create great waves, dictate the length of the day and summon the seasons. It is a key player in the story of our planet. In this unique celebration of the Moon, lunar expert and space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock takes readers on a journey through the Moon’s past, present and future. She uncovers the way the Moon has captured our imaginations, contemplates how it was formed, and uncovers why we need the Moon to protect our fragile earth. Drawing on the latest scientific research, she then looks forward to what might be to come – will we return to the moon or will it become a launch pad to go into the great unknown?Filled with fascinating facts and anecdotes, and written with warmth and passion, The Book of the Moon is for scientists and stargazers alike. You'll never look at our closest neighbour in the same way again.Trade Reviewmakes you marvel about both our solar system and our nearest neighbour -- Jeanette Winterson
£13.49
Helion & Company Hot Skies Over Yemen: Volume 1: Aerial Warfare
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£16.10
Titan Books Ltd Star Wars: A New Hope Official Celebration
Book Synopsis1977 saw the release of a space fantasy like no other: Star Wars. With this Celebration Special, go behind the scenes to discover how this timeless classic was created. See the original version of the story that never made it to film; learn how George Lucas created the settings, spaceships and props; and where Tatooine really is. Including on-set anecdotes, fun facts, and revealing secrets from a galaxy far, far away!
£13.49
Icon Books Corrupt Bodies: Death and Dirty Dealing at the
Book Synopsis** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA'S ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION **In 1985, Peter Everett landed the job as Superintendent of Southwark Mortuary. In just six years he'd gone from lowly assistant to running the UK's busiest murder morgue. He couldn't believe his luck.What he didn't know was that Southwark, operating in near-Victorian conditions, was a hotbed of corruption. Attendants stole from the dead, funeral homes paid bribes, and there was a lively trade in stolen body parts and recycled coffins.Set in the fascinating pre-DNA and psychological profiling years of 1985-87, this memoir tells a gripping and gruesome tale, with a unique insight into a world of death most of us don't ever see. Peter managed pathologists, oversaw post mortems and worked alongside Scotland Yard's Murder Squad - including on the case of the serial killer, the Stockwell Strangler.This is a thrilling tale of murder and corruption in the mid-1980s, told with insight and compassion.Trade ReviewA seriously eye-opening memoir - four stars * Sunday Sport *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Edward's Crochet Doll Emporium: Flip the
Book SynopsisDesign your own dolls with this amazing book of mix-and-match crochet patterns. Building up from the basic body, add hairstyles, hats, outfits and accessories to capture your family, friends and favourite people in crochet form. The flippable pages make it easy to follow the patterns in any combination. You could make a countless number of different dolls, or you could make one doll with an extraordinary wardrobe. The book has two flip sections: First choose who you want to make with the top ‘head’ flip – you could make your mum, grandad, sister, best friend, favourite actor or pop star – or even yourself! Next choose what they are going to be with the bottom ‘outfit’ flip – with costumes for an astronaut and a princess, a ballerina and a footballer, a mermaid and a pirate, a surgeon, a punk and more. With step-by-step instructions for all the basic crochet techniques that are needed, this is perfect for beginners. In addition to the flip pattern pages, there are 12 pages of colour photography showing how easy it is to combine the different flip costumes with the additional hats, clothing and hairstyles to make impressive modifications such as a wizard or a bride and groom. With tips on choosing the right skin tones, styling hair and adding facial features, the only limit is your imagination!
£16.14
Melville House UK Eurovision!: A History of Modern Europe Through
Book SynopsisDo you think the world of the Eurovision Song Contest, with its crazy props, even crazier dancers and crazier still songs has nothing to do with serious European politics? Think again. The contest has been a mirror for cultural, social and political developments in Europe ever since its inauguration in 1956. It has been a voice of rebellion across the Iron Curtain, the voice of liberation for both sexual and regional minorities and it even once triggered a national revolution. Eurovision! charts both the history of Europe and the history of the Eurovision Song Contest over the last six decades, and shows how seamlessly they interlink - and what an amazing journey it has been. This updated edition takes in every content up to 2022.Trade Review'A feast for any Eurovision fan. As thorough a history of the contest as anyone could desire.' Graham Norton
£999.99
Trek Logistics Ltd Healthier Comfort Food: From the makers of the
Book SynopsisComfort food is tantalising, mouth-watering dishes that warm you up and feed your soul. It's meltingly tender casseroles, flavourful take-aways, fish and chips, moreish cakes, sticky puddings and more. Healthy eating doesn't have to mean uninspiring meals, mediocre taste and going hungry. Good nutritious food can be (and is in this book) comforting, filling and delicious too. With helpful hints on eating healthily and chapters on hearty lunches, homemade take-aways, comforting mains, indulgent desserts and treats, this cookbook is a must-have for every kitchen!Table of ContentsIntroduction; Recipe notes; A well-balanced diet; Portion sizes; Fill your kitchen with goodies; Quick & Easy Ideas; Hearty lunches; Comforting main courses; homemade take-aways; Indulgent desserts and treats; index; imprint
£12.45
Haynes Publishing Group Vauxhall/Opel Combo Diesel Van (Oct 2001 to Jan
Book SynopsisCombo Van with 1.3 litre (1248cc) and 1.7 litre (1686cc) turbo-diesel engines Does NOT cover petrol engined models Does NOT cover new Combo Van range introduced February 2012
£25.20
Islamic Texts Society AlGhazali on Proper Conduct for Reciting the
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£13.49
Ebury Publishing The Vitamix Cookbook: Over 200 delicious whole
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous cookbook from the Vitamix chefs shows you how to make the most of your blender, improve your health and enjoy delicious meals. Using nutritious whole foods, you'll find new ideas for mouthwatering healthy dishes, including:* Smoothies, juices, nut milks and cocktails* Soups and sides* Filling meals for the whole family, most of which take under 30 minutes to make* Sauces and dressings* Desserts including ice cream, sorbets and even bakingCombining flavour and nutrition, as well as tips and inspiring stories, The Vitamix Cookbook makes living healthily easy and enjoyable.
£21.25
The Crowood Press Ltd Arts and Crafts Architecture: 'Beauty's
Book SynopsisThe Arts and Crafts Movement produced some of the country's most popular, loved and recognizable buildings. This book guides the general reader through its history from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth. Of equal interest to those with a more informed interest, it will open your eyes to the richness and beauty of one of the most important artistic movements the British Isles ever produced. This beautifully illustrated book includes a comprehensive thematic introduction; an up-to-date history of Arts and Crafts architecture, the key individual and the characteristics of the buildings. In-depth case-studies of all the major buildings are given, as well as those overlooked by the current literature. There is a useful accompanying guide to places to visit and, finally, a list of stunning Arts and Crafts buildings you can stay in.Trade ReviewI think this book will be a valuable tool, for both students and for readers who are new to the subject. -- Jo Banham, The Victorian * The Victorian *a welcome and timely edition; a pithy, popular history, written in an accessible and readable style that is unencumbered by lengthy quotations, and features a large number of colour illustrations. -- Jo Banham, The Victorian * The Victorian *this is an utterly readable and enjoyable book, giving new insights into the circumstances, the times and the characters of the leading architects and designers of the era. -- George Butlin, The Orchard * The Orchard *this is a valuable and very readable addition to the growing literature on the arts-and-crafts movement. -- Peter de Figueiredo, Institute of Historic Building Conservation * Institute of Historic Building Conservation *
£20.25
How2become Ltd Law National Admissions Test (LNAT): Essay
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£9.49
Hardie Grant Books (UK) Simply Chinese: Recipes from a Chinese Home
Book SynopsisSimply Chinese is a sumptuous collection of classic and modern Chinese home-style recipes that can be made, with ease, in your own home kitchens. For Suzie Lee, food and Chinese home cooking has always been personal – in Chinese culture, food and family are intertwined. Suzie strives to capture and recreate those cooking traditions she shared with her late mother, her inspiration. From Lee family favourites, such as Hong Kong style chicken wings, to vegetable classics like Tofu puff stir fry, you'll also find more modern creations like her Blackbean stuffed aubergines and green peppers or Garlicky scallops on glass noodles. With traditional dishes prepared in non-traditional ways, and with a classic Suzie twist, these recipes are creative and delicious, and celebrate real Chinese home cooking. Unrestrictive and easy to follow, Simply Chinese shows you how to create authentic-tasting pan-Asian dishes using supermarket ingredients, that are readily available. Trade ReviewSuzie proves Chinese cookery doesn’t have to be complicated [...] you can create a huge range of flavoursome dishes. * BBC Good Food Magazine *
£17.00
Hardie Grant Books (UK) 365 Days of Drawing: Sketch and Paint Your Way
Book SynopsisGet lost in your creativity with 365 Days of Drawing, a thoughtful and inspiring art journal designed to help you carve out moments of self-expression.Lorna shows you that drawing does not have to be scary – it can be done with any materials, in any colour, in any style and can be done anywhere.Each activity has been given a loose category: imagination, tutorial, relaxation, colour theory, and observational, so that you can practice a broad range of drawing skills. Each 'theme' is designed to expand your creative skills and spark the artist within.With helpful prompts and pages that encourage you to try new materials to draw with, 365 Days of Drawing is guaranteed to stir your imagination and put a little creativity into every single day.Discover all the books in the 365 Days of Art series: 365 Days of Art, 365 Days of Art in Nature, 365 Days of Creativity, 365 Days of Drawing.
£15.29
Evro Publishing Formula 1 Car by Car 196069 Formula 1 CBC
Book SynopsisFormula 1: Car by Car 1960-69 is the first in a multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This volume covers the 1960s, when the British came to predominate after the rule of Italian and German manufacturers in the previous decade. All ten World Champions of the decade came from the English-speaking world - Britain, the USA, Australia and New Zealand - and most of the successful cars were British-built too, from Cooper, BRM, Lotus and Brabham. This was an era when small teams and privateers were involved in significant numbers and they are all covered, all the way to the most obscure and unsuccessful. This book shines new light on many areas of the sport and will be treasured by all Formula 1 enthusiasts. Year-by-year treatment covers each season in fascinating depth, running through the teams - and their various cars - in order of importance. Works teams form the core of the book: BRM, Ferrar
£40.00
Haus Publishing Commons and Lords: A Short Anthropology of
Book SynopsisThe Westminster Parliament is worth closer scrutiny not just for the sake of democracy, but on intellectual grounds because the surprises it contains challenge our understanding of politics. Based on anthropological fieldwork between 1998-2000 in the House of Lords and 2011-2013 in the House of Commons and constituencies, this Curiosity explains how relationships within the two Houses are utterly different from their surface appearances. The high social status of peers in the House of Lords gives the impression of hierarchy and, more specifically, patriarchy. In contrast, the Commons conjures assumptions of equality and fairness between members of the lower House. But observation of the everyday relationships within the two Houses reveals the opposite: while the Lords has an egalitarian and co-operative ethos, and women thrive in the upper House, the competitive and aggressive Commons is a far less comfortable place for women. Paradoxically MPs have to be both an individual, serving their constituents, and a symbol of a collective, their political party. The inevitable messiness of representative politics, and the disappointment it brings, are both the virtue and weakness of parliamentary democracy. Emma Crewe looks beneath the surface and uncovers its surprises and secrets.
£9.49
Octopus Publishing Group Minimalista: Your step-by-step guide to a better
Book Synopsis***Want to get your house in order? Well, all you have to do is bin everything you thought you knew about organising and follow Shira Gill's revolutionary clutter-clearing plan... You magazine'Breaks down the process of creating more serene homes into manageable chunks' - Sunday Express'A step-by-step guide to designing a better home, wardrobe and life, Shira Gill's book delivers its minimalist manifesto with plenty of practical advice for making it a reality in your home. Guided by the dual principles of editing and organising, Shira aims to help you remove the clutter through a process that promotes sustainability, achieves lasting results and can work for anyone, regardless of their property or space.' Sheer Luxe"I identified with so many of the important lessons Shira teaches in Minimalista. Now I'll know what book to recommend when people ask me to help them on their journey towards minimalism!" - Garance Doré, New York Times Best Selling Author of Love Style LifeElevate your personal style, trim your belongings, and transform your life, one room at a time, with this visionary lifestyle and home organisation book from organising expert, Shira Gill.As a professional home organiser with clients ranging from students to multi-millionaires, Shira Gill observed that clutter is a universal stress trigger. Over the years she created a signature decluttering and organisation process that promotes sustainability, achieves lasting results, and can be applied to anyone, regardless of their space or lifestyle. Rather than imposing strict rules and limitations, Shira redefines minimalism as having the perfect amount of everything - for you - based on your personal values and the limitations of your space. Now, in Minimalista, Shira shares her complete toolkit for the first time, built around five key steps: Clarify, Edit, Organize, Elevate, and Maintain. Shira teaches that the most important thing you can do is start, and that small victories, achieved one at a time, will snowball into massive transformation. Broken into small, bite-sized chunks, Minimalista makes it clear that if the process is fun and easy to follow, anyone can learn the principles of editing and organisation.The Minimalista Manifesto· Buy less; live more.· Invest in high quality + solid craftsmanship.· Opt for natural, sustainable materials.· Treat your space + your stuff with respect.· Shop your own home before hitting the stores.· Celebrate life's little luxuries: fresh flowers, hot water, a good meal with friends.· Try to repair instead of replace.· Embrace negative space and dispose of unwanted items responsibly.· Create a home that supports your personal goals + core values.· Be the gatekeeper of your home.· Say "no" to swag, freebies, and hotel samples.· Say "no" to excess and "yes" to enough.
£22.95
Helion & Company Gott Strafe England: The German Air Assault
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£999.99
Vintage Publishing Unbreakable: Winner of the Telegraph Sports Book
Book SynopsisDiscover a story that defies belief: National Velvet meets Downton Abbey with a splash of Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa's The Leopard.* WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR ** LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR *Czechoslovakia, October 1937. Vast crowds have gathered to watch the Grand Pardubice steeplechase, Europe's most blood-curdling sporting test of manhood. With war looming, the race has a brutal political significance. The Nazis have sent the SS's all-conquering paramilitary horsemen to crush - yet again - the 'subhuman Slavs'. But Lata Brandisova, a silver-haired countess on a little golden mare, has other ideas...'Heart-stopping reading' Clover Stroud, Daily TelegraphTrade Review[An] astonishing story… beautifully pieced together by journalist Richard Askwith… Unbreakable is…much more than simply the story of a horse race. It is also a compelling insight into the fading days of the Habsburg empire and the rise of the women’s liberation movement between the two wars… exceptional…[and] heart-stopping reading which left me in tears -- Clover Stroud * Daily Telegraph *[An] extraordinary story… Askwith’s compelling book, as much about 20th-century history and women’s equality as it is about racing, is a fitting tribute to a truly remarkable and courageous woman -- Camilla Swift * Mail on Sunday *Askwith… writes beautifully… One of the most remarkable racing stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading * Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder *[This] thoroughly researched, deeply moving account does justice to a remarkable life -- John Cobb * Racing Post *An inspiring tale of an indomitable spirit * Sunday Times (Best Books of 2019) *
£13.49
Royal Yachting Association The RYA National Sailing Scheme Instructor
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£15.19
John Blake Publishing Ltd The Great Diamond Heist: The True Story of the
Book SynopsisOver the Easter weekend in 2015, an audacious gang of criminals robbed a safe depository in London's Hatton Garden, the centre of the UK's diamond trade. Shortly before, electrical cables under nearby Kingsway had caught on fire, disrupting the emergency services in the area. Coincidence? Alarms at Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd went off, but the police ignored them. The burglars were caught on CCTV taking jewellery worth up to $200 million. They had used specialist equipment, taking days to tunnel through the walls of the vault. Within a month nine suspects had been arrested and valuables seized from their homes. They were aged between forty-three and seventy-six, including a father and son. The question was, were they the same gang that had made a similar daring raid in Hatton Garden safe netting GBP1.5 million over the Christmas holiday in 2004? The culprits then were never caught. In this fascinating investigation of the case and its aftermath, Gordon Bowers digs deep into the history of heists around the world and questions the motives and methods behind diamond theft.
£7.59
Bookmarks Publications The Blood Never Dried: A People's History of the
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£12.59
Brambleby Books Bringing Home the Cows: Growing up on a wild
Book SynopsisThis is the story of a boy's life, growing up on a farm in the 1960s. Nine-year old Bill, the author, moves with his family from the suburbs of London to a dairy farm in North Devon, an idyllic environment where he grows up for the next ten years. Pithy anecdotes talk about his daily chores of looking after the cows and helping with the harvest, often turning into disasters - or adventures. With his dog Lucy, he roams the countryside observing wildlife, his passion, encountering birds of prey and his beloved butterflies and moths. He also loves to keep and breed many pets, particularly guinea pigs and budgerigars, yet, having to attend three different schools does not leave happy memories, until he meets the local girls - his first loves.
£8.54
FROM YOU TO ME Born In The 70s: A celebration of being born in
Book SynopsisA memory-packed hardback gift book full of nostalgia, recounting not only memories from the decade of birth, but also memories from the decade of the formative teenage years. The perfect, meaningful gift for someone 'born in the 70s'. The 1970s and 80s were two incredible decades, from decimalisation to mobile phones. Born In The 70s will bring back many memories and literally put a smile on everyone's face! Over two years of research has gone into creating this incredible gift. Covering two decades (1970s and 1980s), the book has beautifully illustrated and colourful double-page spreads, including the foods eaten, the hairstyles experimented with, and the clothes worn, possibly with regret! With a luxury soft touch cover and space for a handwritten personal message in the front, it's a real celebration of the world that shaped the recipient. Born In The 70s will evoke wonderful feelings and memories as time spent in the school playground, radio listened to, TV shows loved, games played, music from the period, movies watched, cars travelled in and the cutting-edge technology of the day are all recalled, accompanied by photos from two decades. Six titles are available: Born In The 40s, Born In The 50s, Born In The 60s, Born In The 70s, Born In The 80s and Born In The 90s. Made with paper & love, from you to me. Why we love it This is the most amazing gift you could give someone Born In The 70s, no matter what the occasion. The soft touch cover enhances the luxury feel of the gift, which is packed with information that takes the recipient on a wonderful journey down memory lane. Everyone is guaranteed to say, 'I remember that!'.
£9.50
Hillside Publications Coast to Coast Walk: The Classic Walk Across
Book SynopsisThis is the long-awaited brand new edition of what was the first guidebook to this classic walk since the Wainwright original. The Coast to Coast Walk has enjoyed a greater surge in popularity since recent TV exposure, and remains Britain's favourite long-distance walk. Savour 192 glorious miles from St Bees on the Cumbrian Coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the Yorkshire Coast, passing through the unparalleled grandeur of three National Parks. The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors provide an endless array of attractions, and together create what can be the walk of a lifetime. After a re-survey of the entire route in Spring 2010, a wealth of changes and improvements to an already well-used guide sees the Hannon version return to the top of the pile. Re-drawn colour maps make the book even easier to use in the field, while a stunning collection of more than 100 full colour photographs depict the countless memorable features and landscapes along the way. The book has been extended by 16 further pages to improve the layout and content. As always, concise route descriptions are complemented by a veritable wealth of background information, along with an extensive introductory section dealing with planning the walk, including useful addresses, contacts and essential services; also an extremely useful log section.
£12.99
Tarquin Publications Junior Mini Mathematical Murder Mysteries: 16
Book Synopsis16 activities to stretch and engage ages 8-11Here''s a chance for students to turn detective and apply their mathematical knowledge to solve some murder mysteries.Each of the 16 activities is intended to be a consolidation exercise covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, shapes and simple graphs and charts.
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Talisman 2 Activities: Photocopiable
Book SynopsisPhotocopiable activities to accompany the set of ten books in Phonic Books Talisman 2, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension linked to the Talisman 2 books.
£21.25
Porter Press International ORIGINAL JAGUAR E-TYPE: A guide to originality
Book SynopsisThis beautifully produced book contains a wealth of information and detailed photographs, gleaned from extensive research, providing an accurate reference source to originality for all production E-types ? Series 1, 2 and 3. An invaluable resource for E-type owners, restorers and enthusiasts.
£999.99
Ramblers' Association The Kent and Sussex Ramblers Guide to the
Book SynopsisThe Wealdway is an exceptionally fine walk running 82 miles from Gravesend on the Thames Estuary to Beachy Head and Eastbourne on the south coast. It crosses the North Downs, the Greensand ridge, the Medway valley (twice), the High Weald (including Ashdown Forest), the Low Weald and the South Downs. This is quintessential English countryside with rolling downs, archetypal village greens on which cricket has been played for centuries, deep wooded valleys and traditional pubs. History abounds with numerous furnace and hammer ponds reminding us of the iron industry that characterised the Weald in the times of the Tudors and Stuarts and many fine old houses constructed of materials that vary along the route with the underlying geology. Despite its proximity to many towns and with London not far away, much of the route has a surprisingly remote feel to it. The book offers a full description of the route, newly-drawn maps at 1:25,000 scale, background information on geology, history and landscape evolution and numerous illustrations, all in full-colour.
£9.81
Archive Publishing Lucid Surrender: The Alchemy of the Soul in Lucid
Book SynopsisIn lucid dreams, spiritual traditions across the world teach that within the dreaming state there resides a more serene experience of pure consciousness - one of profound joy. Unlike the turbulent emotions of the ego, this is our original soul nature.Trade ReviewThe path of Lucid Surrender unveils a radically new approach to exploring the realm of lucid dreaming. With ever increasing levels of trust and acceptance, Melinda Powell opens herself to following the winds of her inner awareness to discover what it wishes her to experience. This book encourages lucid dreamers to 'let go,' accepting what comes with a grateful heart to lovingly engage their deeper wisdom and multi-dimensionality. A must read for those who seek a direct encounter with the eternal part of their being-ness ; Robert Waggoner ; Author of Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self, and co-author of Lucid Dreaming Plain and Simple - Melinda Powell invites us to surrender to the Black Light of lucid dreaming to discover the 'soul medicine' to heal and awaken. Based on her own experience of lucid dreaming, Powell relays her journey of personal growth, a growth that catalyses the soul's essence anew. Excerpts from her dream journal allow the reader to follow her inward journey home in ways that will inspire them to explore how the Black Light may be uniquely revealed in their own dreams ; Rosemarie Anderson ; PhD Author of The Divine Feminine Tao Te Ching - With Lucid Surrender, Melinda Powell makes another valuable contribution to the field of transpersonal psychology and, more widely, to humanity. The author applies her professional experience as a psychotherapist, and her own profound capacity for transpersonal dreaming, to Carl Jung's process of Individuation. Drawing on alchemical symbolism, she invites the reader into her visions, embodied dreams and psycho-spiritual journey, going beyond Carl Jung's alchemical model to make readily accessible the subtle and ineffable. Through this well-researched and lucid text, the author's unique window on the world of the unconscious and the power of Lucid Surrender offers the reader a practical therapeutic guide for decoding the Transpersonal, bringing the dreamer to a deeply felt sense of what it can mean to realise one's soul desire ; Diane Greig, Ph.D. ; Founder of the Pacific Northwest Dream Community, Canada. Creator /Host of Invisible Women: The Podcast - This important work re-visions the widely misunderstood mystical topic of 'Black Light', a phenomenon described by mystics such as St. John of the Cross. Although light is not normally connected with darkness in this way, Black Light as understood by Melinda Powell is distinct in possessing a vibrant luminosity. The author, as both psychotherapist and dream guide, draws on examples from her own extraordinary capacity for dream lucidity to show how the experience of Black Light in lucid dreams can trigger a transcending of normal dream 'reality'. Through a process that Melinda Powell calls 'Lucid Surrender', she reveals how immersion in the Light of pure Spirit can lead to profound spiritual awakening ; Nigel Hamilton, PhD ; Director, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London Co-Founder of the Dream Research Institute, London and author of Awakening Through Dreams: The Journey Through the Inner Landscape - In this splendid book, Melinda Powell eloquently describes using her dreams for spiritual insight, healing, and exploring the 'stirrings of her soul' in her quest for wholeness. Her courageous process of actively surrendering in dream lucidity brings her experiences that are deeply moving and awe-inspiring. She highlights how her dreams connect to esoteric spiritual traditions and modern physics, while extending Carl Jung's alchemical model to encompass transformative lucid dreaming. Importantly, she also shows how dream lucidity can enhance waking life - including service to others. Her experiences in dreams involving light, mirrors and worm-holes are evocative of a future in which explorations of consciousness and physical reality go hand in hand - for a true bridging of spirit and science. I hope that her book will be required reading for future generations of physicists. I feel sure that readers will enjoy it immensely and that it will aid them in their journey 'beyond the limitations of time and space to Spirit' ; Don Middendorf ; Professor Emeritus of Physics and Consciousness Studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA ;
£14.36
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) GCSE Chemistry AQA Exam Practice Workbook -
Book SynopsisWhen it comes to Grade 9-1 GCSE Chemistry exam prep, nothing beats good old-fashioned practice. This Exam Practice Workbook is bursting with realistic exam-style questions for the entire AQA course (Higher level), including coverage of Working Scientifically, AO3 practical skills and all the required practical activities. Every question is labelled with a grade, so it's easy for students to tailor their practice for their target grade or focus on the tough stuff! Detailed step-by-step answers are included at the back of the book. What's more, we've also put together some free "What to Expect in the Exam" information, available via a link in the book! For the perfect revision combo, check out our matching AQA GCSE Chemistry Higher level Revision Guide (9781782945574).
£8.99
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Study & Test
Book SynopsisThis fantastic Functional Skills book has everything students need to prepare for the Level 2 Maths test! It covers every exam board and every topic, including all the calculator and non-calculator skills needed for the latest L2 Functional Skills specifications. Everything's explained in CGP's easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Each topic is followed by a page of practice questions, so students can learn then test themselves as they go. We've also included exam-style practice papers with full answers so you'll know what to expect on the big day. Nice!
£8.99
