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Book SynopsisAnswers to every question are available in a separate Answer Book (9781782944027) – or you can buy a version including answers all in one workbook (9781782944072). Our fantastic Higher Level Edexcel GCSE Maths Workbook is a brilliant way for students to practice throughout the Edexcel course. It's brimming with hundreds of indispensable practice questions covering every topic, as well as brand new Mixed Practice pages at the end of every section to make sure it's all sunk in. We've also included tips for the trickiest questions, and a generous dash of CGP fun to help keep students motivated - ideal for drilling the vital skills in class or at home. The CGP range for Higher Level Edexcel GCSE Maths includes a matching Revision Guide (9781782944041) and Exam Practice Workbook (9781782944034).

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Book SynopsisFrom AC to Wolseley, this is the illustrated encyclopaedia of every make of British, European and American car sold in Britain during the 1930s. Some 1000 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer. There are comprehensive notes on each model's production dates and numbers, recognition features, variants, strengths and weaknesses.

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Book SynopsisSecond volume of the ongoing Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor comics series. The Tenth Doctor is an incarnation of the Doctor, the protagonist of the BBC science fiction television programme Doctor Who. He is played by Scottish actor David Tennant in three series as well as nine specials. As with previous incarnations of the Doctor, the character has also appeared in other Doctor Who multimedia.Trade Review"Highly recommended." - Unleash The Fanboy"Practically flawless" - Pop Culture Bandit "The Weeping Angels are just as terrifying in the comic as they are in the show." - Fangirl Nation "Flawlessly captures the thrills, settings, and madness of this Time Lord. You’re missing out if you let this get by." - Sci-fi Pulse "Daniel Indro’s rough, yet sharp art brings to life the despair of war and terrifying, monstrous snarl of the Weeping Angels." - The Scoop "Daniel Indro brings the art that will hook you in and scare the pants off ya." - The Examiner “A solid read and a great return for the weeping angels" - Comic Bastards “Daniel Indro’s artwork feels reminiscent of Lee Bermejo’s” - Comic Book Therapy “It is a win all over; just make sure not to blink.” - Newsarama "One very good comic" - Geeks Unleashed “Full of excitement" - Sci-Fi Online "Delightful" - My Geeky Geeky Ways "The artwork by Daniel Indro is wonderful." - All That Geek "Plenty of action and plenty of craziness" - FA Comics "This is a fun read, pick it up." - Whatcha Reading "Robbie Morrison turns in another excellent script, with excellent art by Daniel Indro" - TM Stash "Tight storytelling and compelling characters" - The Geek Girl Project "I can’t fault the attention to detail" - Needless Essential "Doctor Who fans are well served" - Sounds On Sight “It's a fun (though grim) story, and writer Robbie Morrison and artist Dsniel Indro do a good job of capturing the manic energy of #10.” - Comic Of The Day "Enjoyable and intriguing" - Those Who Geek "Compelling and creepy and powerfully allegorical" - Warped Factor

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Book SynopsisThis striking collection of colourful crocheted blocks is inspired by patchwork quilt block designs. The inspiration comes directly from the tradition of piecing together scraps of fabric and it also stems from the characteristics and stitches of crocheted pieces. There are 49 fabulous blocks to make, which echo their stitched counterparts with names such as Flying Geese, Hourglass, Tumbling Blocks and Log Cabin – and all of them can be put together into larger designs. Whether you are building up patterns with leftover yarn or setting out with a specific colour scheme in mind, this is a wonderfully creative process of creating a larger design from lots of smaller units. There are four beautiful projects to make: a shoulder bag, a baby blanket, a geometric cushion and a beautiful lap blanket. A useful crochet techniques section describes the various stitches used, notes on colourwork and reading patterns and charts, and there is also advice on assembling the blocks and edging them. And, once you've got to grips with all of this, you can use the lovely blocks as inspiration to create your own lovely crocheted block pieces.Trade ReviewInspired by multicoloured quilting blocks, Leonie has created 49 crocheted patchwork blocks ideal for building up into treasured projects. Designs range from traditional flying geese and log cabins to stripes, steps and a large selection of colourwork designs. We are particularly love the cute cottage square, based on a classic quilting design. There are also triangles, diamonds and hexagonal blocks, and each pattern is written out and charted. The book finishes with four projects: a boho bag, two blankets and a contemporary and colourful cushion design. -- Inside Crochet * Inside Crochet *A clever crochet combination of simple stitches and bright colours go to make up a book that should be on every crocheters book shelf. Easy and simple instructions on how to make up squares that fit together to make up glorious colourful and textured crochet items for your home. Cushions blankets or even a tote bag. The blocks are given names just like in traditional quilting, fading arrows or flock of birds anyone? The book has four projects included: a boho bag, two blankets and a contemporary and colourful cushion design. -- Ashley Cramp * lazydaisyjones.com *There are a lot of great blocks in this book, a few squared circles and some bobbles. They are mostly made using two stitches which makes them great for beginners. For the more experienced crocheter, they might be a bit too basic and similar to each other. I really like the suggested layout plans with each block and there is also a fold out US to UK stitches conversion chart which is really handy when working. All in all a really nice book, I'll be making a blanket using the cottage pattern for sure. -- Sam Clarke * Amazon Customer Review *If you've always wanted to make a patchwork quilt, but your sewing skills aren't up to scratch, try crochet. This book has over fifty patterns, many based on traditional quilt shapes like tumbling blocks and log cabin. Each one has both a chart and written instructions, and some blocks have layout ideas to help you piece together your final design. The four projects included in the book are two blankets, a cushion and a bag. An ideal starting point for creating your own designs. -- Linda Rumsey * Customer Review *Great book, patterns are just like cloth patchwork. -- Joanne Udall * Customer Review *This book will enable me to learn how to use multiple colour yarns in the same shapes, adding more interest to the designs. I'm thrilled with my honeycomb! Having both the written and picture diagram patterns helps too and each are clearly presented. -- Lyn Lewis * Customer Review *This striking collection is inspired by patchwork quilt block designs. Whether you're building up patterns with leftover yarn or working to a colour scheme, these 49 blocks can all be put together to make larger designs. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Fantastic for those that are a little bit more confident with crochet. Set out perfectly with written and chart instructions. Easy to follow. -- Carrie Jennings * Customer Review *I love quilts, but don't sew, but I crochet. This is the nearest I have come to achieving that. The designs are lovely. The beginning of the book helps you understand the process. My daughter loves them all, I might have my work planned for a little while. -- Suzanne Smith * Customer Review *Table of ContentsThe Blocks: Basic block 6, Circles and quarters 8, Dainty diamonds 10, Dainty diamonds half motif 12, Diamond squared 14, Equilateral triangle 16, Flying geese 18, Half square triangle 20, Hourglass 22, Isosceles triangle 24, Isosceles triangle half motif 26, Log cabin 28, Maypole 30, Mitred 32, Tumbling blocks 34, Rainbow mitre 36, Big star 38, Block of four 42, Corner star 44, Disappearing nine square 48, Fading arrows 50, Flock of birds 52, Honeycomb 54, Nine square 56, Paper-pieced hexie 58, Swiss 60, Arrows 62, Colourwheel 64, Cottage 66, Four square 68, Half square triangle in rows 70, Half and halved again 72, Hot and cold 74, Jelly stripes 76, Mirror 78, Neat stripes 80, Steps 82, Tribal 84, Lazy log cabin 88, Half honeycomb 90, Duck and ducklings 92, Disappearing nine patches 94, Bordered half square triangle 98, Block in a block 100, Three in a row 102, Ribbons 104, Plus 106, Pinwheel 108, Two in a row 112 Projects: Boho hobo bag 114, Stellar nursery blanket 115, This way up cushion 116, Ups and downs blanket 118 Materials and notions 120 Starting and finishing 121 Basic stitches 122 Simple stitch variations 123 Special stitches 123 Colourwork 124 Reading patterns and charts 124 Tension and blocking 126 Joining and edging 127 UK/US terminology 128 Index 128

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Book SynopsisThe blank page can be daunting, but 10 Step Drawing: Animals offers an easy jumping-off point for any doodler to be creative. Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 75 adorable (and sometimes grumpy-looking!) creatures – from exotic animals such as a cheetah and flamingo, to aquatic mammals and fish like the dolphin, penguin and octopus, along with furry friends close to home such as a cat, a dog and a horse – every image is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps, using just a pen and paper. Handy prompts at every stage help the reader without giving them dry, prescriptive instructions, and every animal has its own distinctive character. 10 Step Drawing: Animals is sure to encourage even the most nervous amateur artist to dust off their pen and doodle. Other titles in the series: 10 Step Drawing: Flowers.Trade ReviewThis new series presents what we might call a quick route to drawing. Each of the 75 projects includes nine outline stages, plus a final one where the colour is added. What is most useful is the simple shapes with which each begins. If you’re new to drawing, getting this right can be the hardest part and represents the foundations on which the finished result will stand or fall. Beginners should find the process reassuring and the routines easy to follow and get to grips with. The method and results are really quite attractive. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *With two creative children I need a constant stream of ideas to keep them occupied. Having exhausted our crafting cupboard and my patience I was so thankful when a copy of 10 Step Drawing: Animals landed on our doormat over half term. Both my children love to draw and have endless notebooks full of their scribbles. It was time to take their drawing to the next level and 10 Step Drawing: Animals has been a great introduction for us all. The books aims to help you learn to draw 75 different creatures in an illustrated style, in 10 simple visual steps. The blank page can be a little daunting, but 10 Step Drawing: Animals offers an easy jumping-off point for any doodler to be creative. It’s a great book for adults and children who want to learn to draw. The book features illustrated tutorials for drawing 75 adorable creatures from exotic animals (such as a cheetah and flamingo), to aquatic mammals and fish (like the dolphin, penguin and octopus), along with furry friends closer to home (such as a cat, a dog and a horse). Every image is fun and easy to replicate in ten simple steps, using just a pen and paper. Everyone has a favourite animal and I was pleased to see a dolphin (which my 8 year old loves), along with an otter (my 6 year olds’ favourite animal). They were excited to be able to have a go and the 10 steps means you get instant results. I like the way you can add character with colour and really bring the animals to life. You can read Jenny's full review over on The Gingerbread House blog here. -- Jenny * The Gingerbread House *Using just a pen and paper, Heather Kilgour shows you how to turn your doodles into animals in just ten steps. Seventy-five creatures, from toucans and cheetahs, to penguins and dogs are included here. The book is designed to free up your creativity and build confidence so that you will be drawing animals convincingly in easy-to-replicate steps. * Leisure Painter, September 2018 *Ever fancied yourself as an artist but never really knew where to start? Welcome to “10 Step Drawing - Animals” by Heather Kilgour.I’ve not drawn anything since my school days, so am probably exactly the target audience for this book, which claims you can draw 75 Animals in 10 Easy Steps.The first thing that strikes you is the wide variety of animals. Under four main categories of Wild Animals, Aquatic Animals, Woodland Animals and Farm Animals & Pets there is something to suit everyone. Whether you want to create a Ladybird, Giraffe or immortalise the family pet you will find helpful tips here. The book talks about proportions and the best equipment to use and most animals start with a series of circles. These basic rules will help you recreate everything in the book and give a solid basis for drawing other creatures in different poses.So was it easy? Yes, reasonably so. I armed myself with a set of my son’s pencils and gave myself 30 minutes to see what I could achieve. Three animals later I felt quite proud. See the full review and images here: https://notcompulsory.blogspot.com/2018/07/guest-reviewers-draw-animals-in-10-easy.html?spref=fb * Not Compulsory *Draw seventy-five lifelike animals in just ten steps with this handy primer. Progress from a simple shape adding details and end up with a drawing you can be proud of. The introduction explains why it is simpler than you think to draw in this way, and lists what you need, briefly mentions adding color and how to get the proportions right. The rest of the book is divided into four sections: wild, aquatic, woodland and farm/domestic animals. In here you can find popular creatures like a panda, baby penguin, meerkat, orca and fox as well as more unusual choices like a skunk, walrus, platypus or dung beetle. This is a good book for a beginner because you really can draw some excellent studies of these animals just by following the instructions. Each stage has a short caption explaining what you are doing and before you know it, there is the finished piece. In common with most such books however although a beginner can produce the drawing, you will need more experience and talent to produce the final colored work. To be fair this is a book about drawing, not coloring so if you want to learn how to shade and blend using colored pencils (as the artist has used) you will need to get another book. First you will have fun working through the seventy-five pictures in this one, which I recommend to anybody who wants to learn how to draw animals. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *These guides provide a simple introduction for the absolute beginner. By using a standard way of working and a repeated template, they help to ensure reliable results every time and a level of success that can only be encouraging. * The Artist, April 2019 *Table of ContentsPrelims: 5pp Introduction: 2pp The Drawings: 120pp Indexes and Acknowledgments: 1pp

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Book Synopsis'This is an extraordinary book.' Review of Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours in The Artist Magazine 'It simply dazzles on the page and makes you want to grab your brushes and get going straight away.' Review of Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours in The Leisure Painter Jean Haines is arguably one of the world’s most accomplished and inspirational artists, and in this, her fifth book, she explores one of her most beloved subjects - flowers. Taking inspiration from her own beautiful garden in the English countryside where she lives, Jean takes you on an artistic journey that not only teaches you how to create gorgeous paintings, but also shares with you the joy to be gained from the simple act of painting flowers. In this beautiful book, Jean explains with passion and enthusiasm how to loosen up your painting style and include just enough detail in your paintings to portray the essence of flowers, bringing them to life on the paper and infusing them with vibrancy and energy. She shares unreservedly the materials and techniques she uses, provides a wealth of expert tips and advice, and guides you step-by-step through numerous studies and projects. Throughout the book there are many glorious examples of Jean’s paintings of a dazzling variety of flowers, providing an abundance of inspiration for artists of all abilities. Jean uses Daniel Smith materials in this book but other materials can be used to achieve similar results. Trade ReviewJean uses watercolour about as loosely as it's possible to do so and her paintings have an almost iridescent quality that celebrates colour, atmosphere and life. Her flowers shimmer in the light and seem almost to possess movement. There are demonstrations, but they are not at the heart of the project - this book is about learning to see and how to communicate beauty and vision. -- The SAA * The SAA Catalogue 19/20 *'Jean is very good at explaining her working methods, so the lessons and demonstrations are admirably clear.' 'The essence of not just flower, but species is retained and you get the sense of a plant growing in the wild, dancing in the breeze and seen with the lack of distinction brought on by distance. When Jean is painting figures, it’s natural to say that she captures character and soul. While that’s not such an obvious factor with flowers, it’s hard not to make the comparison. This is what flowers are about more than what they are.' Read the full review here. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *Jean Haines just gets better and better. There have been hints for some time of what's here - subjects that appear as if out of a mist, painted with washes that are so wet they're practically tinctures. If the techniques look like magic, the results certainly are. Not everyone is going to want to paint like this. These are flowers as you've never seen them - indistinct semi-abstract shapes and colours that tell you nothing about structure, little about form and everything about appearance. Jean is a very spiritual painter (she's written about using painting as an aid to mindfulness) and this is a book about painting your emotional response to a popular subject she understands perfectly. If flowers have soul, Jeans has captured it. Although there are demonstrations here, they are short, because details of technique are not important. What matters is to understand your subject, and Jean does intimately. -- Henry Malt * The Artist, October 2018 *Already as a child, the artist loved flowers and studied their coloring, the variety of shapes and the seasonal changes. Through intense observation of nature and, of course, through exercises as often as possible, she was able to achieve masterful expressive power in the course of her career. Like any good instructional book, it begins by listing the materials she uses, such as paints, brushes, paper, and other useful things. Many tips about working with neat pigments and water help to understand why Jean Haine's watercolours are so vibrant and expressive. Numerous step-by-step instructions follow arranged according to colours and seasons. The extraordinary feature of this book is the lovingly worded accompanying text which reveals the painter's passion for nature that has grown over many decades. In many exercises, you will perfect the art of omission and abstraction, the harmonious use of colour and learn to add excitement to a picture. Summary: “Atmospheric Flowers” is at the same time a textbook and a relaxing reading book for all art lovers. Especially for the advanced painter, Jean Haines offers an inexhaustible source of inspiration, useful tips and painting instructions. After a thorough study of text and pictures, you will be able to improve and develop your own style. Novices can enjoy very personal text contributions and the variety of lively, expressive watercolours by Jean Haines. -- Nina Hartmann * www.kreativereview.blogspot.com *Jean Haines is an amazing painter. Her watercolours are about as far from representation you can get without venturing into abstraction, yet they capture the essence of her subjects perfectly. These are not flowers for the botanist - theres almost no detail and they appear as if out of the mist, shimmering, even moving in the light. Jean's interest is in colours and shapes and how these can be manipulated to reveal not just the appearance of her subjects but their spirit. These flowers are not specimens on a page but living entities that suprise and delight. It's impossible not to feel uplifted by them. To help you achieve this, Jean includes discussions about her subjects, as well as exercises that help you get to grips with her personal way of working. You'll kearn not just to paint, but to see, observe and understand. You may have gathered that I'm a fan. I love how Jean creates not just an image but a way of expressing your inner feelings and soul of your subject. * SAA Paint *Table of ContentsAuthor’s welcome Introduction Why paint flowers? The bare necessities Materials All about colour Seeds of ideas First steps Simply blue The point of no return To Bee or Not to Bee Painting white flowers Simplifying complicated shapes Standing tall Taking flight with white Seasons of life Spring Primroses Daffodils Bluebells Summer Roses Sweet Pea Sunflowers Autumn Winter The journey Using our imagination A change in direction Abstract impressions Going for gold Thinking outside the box

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Book SynopsisOil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way, and since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists. Amateurs also find it appealing, both because it is enjoyable to use and because mistakes can be so easily rectified. This compact book explains all the materials, techniques and different approaches to painting with oils. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint a range of themes, from still life to portraits and landscapes, with advice on more difficult subjects. There are also suggestions for presenting your finished paintings and how to go about getting your work seen and exhibited.Trade ReviewI received this book from Search Press in return for an unbiased and honest review. It's been a long time since I dabbled in Oils so this book was a nice refresher for the returning amaturer oil painter. The book is aimed primarily at those who are new to oil painting and Amateurs' rather than the professional Oil painter. I found it well laid out and easy to understand. It talks about the paints themselves and how amatur and professional paints are different in shade and amount of pigment they contain. It covers tools required and how to use them and also how the paint itself can look different depending on the painting surface. I was impressed with how well it covers mixing colours for skin tone, sunsets, water and skies to name but a few. It is certainly a book that is well worth purchasing for anyone wishing to start or improve their skills with oil paints, Art students who need a backup or just those wishing to learn more techniques than the mere basics. * Laura Mackenzie-Hawkins *A great guide for the beginner in oils I received this book from Search Press in return for an unbiased and honest review. I am a long-term painter in oils, so I was very interested in seeing how this book came across. Subtitled “An essential reference for the practising artist”, this book is aimed primarily at those new to oil painting, although the more experienced will also find parts of the book useful. This is a 2016 reprint of the original 2005 edition. I’m not sure whether there have been any updates to the original but the book does not feel out of date in any way. The book is about A5 in size and printed on high quality paper with easy to read text. A two-page introduction gives a well presented precis of the contents and how they are organised. There are four main section to the book: Materials, Colour, Techniques and Subjects. I shall deal with each in turn. Many of the subjects include an analysis and tips for the artist. Materials Straight away, the author highlights the difference between artist and student quality paint and the benefits of buying only the tubes you need, rather than a boxed set. The different types of brush shape and composition are well covered, with illustrations to back-up the text. There are sections on painting knives, surfaces, painting mediums and surface preparation. Each is well presented in just a couple of pages with good quality supporting illustrations. This section will be of great use to the beginner, with the occasional snippet for the more experienced. Colour Making sense of the multitude of colours available can be a daunting task for all of us. However, the author, Marylin Scott, presents the various aspects of the colour wheel and the differing characteristics of the various colours in a clear and methodical way. Once again, the accompanying illustrations are of a high quality and support the text extremely well. Advice is given on choosing an initial palette, with examples of the mixes that could be achieved from the selection. The author goes on to cover the mixing of greens, browns etc, with pictorial examples of how one might use the mixes. Techniques One term often bandied around is “Fat over Lean”. Marlin gets straight to the point and illustrates how the technique is used, why it is used and the results. An excellent description in my view and one that could be of use to many painters. The section continues with basic and advanced subjects. Basic techniques cover painting Alla Prima (and what that means), blending, building up, underdrawing, brushwork, dry brush, hard and soft edges, coloured grounds (including what we men by a ‘ground’), we-in-wet, wet-on-dry, and corrections. Advanced techniques cover glazing, impasto, knife painting, finger painting, sponge painting, scumbling, tonking, scraping back, sgraffito, texturing, underpainting, imprinting, masking, mono printing, and mixed media. Useful hints and tips The author discusses the various materials used to create a painting, how to create darks and adjust perceived colours, preparing a surface, and painting on location. Subjects In this section, Marylin considers a variety of subjects: landscape, still life, buildings etc., with supporting tutorials to follow. Each item has well presented examples of the subject being discussed, helping the reader understand the reasoning behind the text. Conclusion I found this book easy to read and quite interesting. I certainly found snippets that I will refer to and use in my own work. A member of my art group has just started to use oils and I can see that this book would be an extremely useful resource for her. Find a place for this book on your shelves; it will repay your investment. * David Raison *I am an amateur painter and had recently taken up oil paints. I was struggling a bit so switched back to acrylics. This book has made me look at returning to oils as there are many tips, examples and lessons that I have not seen elsewhere. For example I was surprised to see finger painting as I have never encountered this before in any books. The book is well laid out and the content is clear; set out in four comprehensive sections. I particularly like the colour chapter on “Mixing and Using Colours” as I struggle with colours and looking at this I am sure it will be a great help. There is a page on Useful Extra Colours that I found very interesting but feel it could have been expanded on as it was very brief. I was given this book by Search Press Art to provide a review of the book within one week of receipt so I have not been able to use the book on a practical level but am looking forward now to returning to oil painting and using it as it is loaded with useful, interesting information. All in all a nice little bible. * Grace McCarron *

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Book SynopsisEverything we come to know and experience of the world depends on the way we attend to it. For reasons of survival, our brains have evolved to pay two kinds of attention to the world at the same time, though for the same reasons we cannot normally become aware of this neurological fact. This delivers two versions of the world with distinct qualities. In the one, associated with the right hemisphere of the brain, we experience the world as live, complex, embodied, implicit, full of individual, unique wholes which are nonetheless inseparably connected, as are we with it as a whole. In the other, associated with the left, we encounter the world as a representation, full of static, explicit, separable, bounded, but essentially fragmented entities, grouped into classes - but mechanistic and lifeless. As their civilisations declined, the world picture of first the Greeks and then the Romans moved from a fruitful balance of these to the triumph of the left hemisphere's view. We are busily repeating the pattern, perhaps for the last time.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Chapters; Conclusion

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2016 We all depend on the finance sector. We need it to store our money, manage our payments, finance housing stock, restore infrastructure, fund retirement and support new business. But these roles comprise only a tiny sliver of the sector's activity: the vast majority of lending is within the finance sector. So what is it all for? What is the purpose of this activity? And why is it so profitable? John Kay, a distinguished economist with wide experience of the financial sector, argues that the industry's perceived profitability is partly illusory, and partly an appropriation of wealth created elsewhere - of other people's money. The financial sector, he shows, has grown too large, detached itself from ordinary business and everyday life, and has become an industry that mostly trades with itself, talks to itself, and judges itself by reference to standards which it has itself generated. And the outside world has itself adopted those standards, bailing out financial institutions that have failed all of us through greed and mismanagement. We need finance, but today we have far too much of a good thing. In Other People's Money John Kay shows in his inimitable style what has gone wrong in the dark heart of finance.Trade ReviewStratospherically authoritative. * Independent *Should be read by everyone concerned with preventing the next crisis... barely a page goes by without an acute observation or pithy aphorism. * Economist *Kay is both a first-class economist and an excellent writer. * Financial Times *Mr Kay is a brilliant writer. * Wall Street Journal *An admirable debunker of myths and false beliefs - Kay can see substantial things others don't. -- Nassim N Taleb, author of The Black SwanQuite brilliant ... about as good a demonstration of Kay's skills (as economist, thinker and writer) as you are likely to find. -- Andrew Haldane * Prospect magazine *John Kay is one of the most engaging and accessible writers on economics in Britain today * Morning Star *

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Book SynopsisA tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped their grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her! A delightful story by the Children's Laureate. Beautifully packaged book from Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson and illustrated by the wonderful Hannah Shaw. A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her! A delightful and cleverly written story by the Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson. Suitable for 5-8s with reading age of 6+.Trade Review"Another in the super Little Gems series … It's funny, even anarchic in places" – English Association "A touching adventure told in easy to read chapters … It's beautifully packaged and illustrated by the wonderful Hannah Shaw" – LoveReading4Kids "One of the cutest books I've read this year … This is one of those books that I want to press into the hands of every child" – Amber Kirk-Ford "A delight to read" – An Awfully Big Blog Adventure "Full-colour illustrations bring this story of everyday adventuring to life … ideal for children who may have reading difficulties" – BookTrust

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Book SynopsisThis charming journal, featuring the one and only Sophie la girafe®, is ready to be filled with your thoughts, feelings, and “firsts” during this unforgettable time. Inside, you’ll find: abundant space for photographs, a pocket to hold your predictions about Baby, a page for brainstorming baby names, special places for your ultrasounds, the birth announcement, and other mementos, handy tabs to easily find and flip through sections, helpful checklists and advice for a good night’s sleep, doctor’s visits, and more! Capture every important moment of your great adventure - from your first daydreams of becoming a mother to the day you finally bring Baby home!

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Book Synopsis'A life-changing diet... in 8 weeks you can halt the progress of pre-diabetes and even reverse type 2 diabetes returning blood sugar levels to normal.' - Daily Mail**AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4**Dr Michael Mosley, author of the bestselling 5:2 Fast Diet, reveals a game-changing approach to one of the greatest silent epidemics of our time - raised blood sugar levels.The food we eat today, high in sugar and easily digestible carbohydrates, is not only making us fat, but is putting us at risk of type 2 diabetes, strokes, dementia, cancer and a lifetime on medication. More than a third of adults in the UK now have raised blood sugar levels and most don't know it.In this timely book, Dr Mosley explains why we pile on dangerous abdominal fat and shows us how to shed it, fast. He demolishes common myths, such as the claim that steady weight loss is always better than rapid weight loss and that those who lose weight rapidly will inevitably put it back on.This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight and wants to regain control of their health.Trade ReviewA brilliant book if you have type 2 diabetes or you don't want to get it.I feel amazing. I have been given another chance at life.Life-changing diet... in 8 weeks you can halt the progress of pre-diabetes and even reverse type 2 diabetes returning blood sugar levels to normal. * Daily Mail *This is potentially a life-changing book for people with raised blood sugar levels as well as those with type 2 diabetes.In this book about the greatest health problem of our time [Dr Michael Mosley] pulls together the latest scientific studies and weaves in moving human stories. If you have raised blood sugar levels or type 2 diabetes and are interested in trying to regain full health, this is the book for you.The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet is the first common sense book on managing your diabetes that offers clear up to date advice on both exercise and diet. This book has a striking and persuasive message: we are in control of own health.As a GP I have been recommending a dietary approach similar to one described in this book for some time. As a result many of my patients have lost weight, become healthier, and we now spend GBP27,000 less per year on drugs for diabetes than the average GP practice in our area.The diet cleaned out my liver and pancreas. It's not so easy for me to gain weight any more. It's as though my body is working metabolically like a young man's again, and I like the person I see in the mirror now.The revelatory claim running throughout this book that type 2 diabetes can not only be prevented but actually reversed is one of the most heartening messages I have have read in a long time. In his clear, un-sensationalist prose, Michael Mosley takes us through the science, theory and evidence behind this claim. If the changes in our diet and lifestyles suggested in this important book were to be taken up I believe it could affect a dramatic change in the nation s health and well-being.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern timber architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, the book features 50 of the most influential timber designs for both residential and commercial architecture.Each project is presented with colour photographs, site plans and sections and elevations, as well as numerous construction details. There is also descriptive text, detailed captions and in-depth information for each project, including the location, client, architectural project team, main consultants and contractors. All the drawings for the book are available to download on www.laurenceking.comAn index includes the contact details for each featured architect.This is an excellent reference work for practising architects as well as architecture and design students.

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Book SynopsisThink you know about British history and the causes of the First World War? Think again. This fascinating and gripping study of events at the turn of the Twentieth Century is a remarkable insight into how political and social factors that we widely accept to be the causes of The Great War, were really just a construct put together by a very small, but powerful, political elite...'Thought-provoking . . . Docherty and Macgregor do not mince their words . . . their arguments are powerful' -- Britain at War'Simply astonishing' -- ***** Reader review'Very illuminating' -- ***** Reader review'You simply MUST read this book' -- ***** Reader review'This is a page-turner' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************Hidden History uniquely exposes those responsible for the First World War. It reveals how accounts of the war's origins have been deliberately falsified to conceal the guilt of the secret cabal of very rich and powerful men in London responsible for the most heinous crime perpetrated on humanity. For ten years, they plotted the destruction of Germany as the first stage of their plan to take control of the world. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was no chance happening. It lit a fuse that had been carefully set through a chain of command stretching from Sarajevo through Belgrade and St Petersburg to that cabal in London.Our understanding of these events has been firmly trapped in a web of falsehood and duplicity carefully constructed by the victors at Versailles in 1919 and maintained by compliant historians ever since. The official version is fatally flawed, warped by the volume of evidence they destroyed or concealed from public view.Hidden History poses a tantalising challenge. The authors ask only that you examine the evidence they lay before you . . .Trade ReviewThought-provoking . . . Docherty and Macgregor do not mince their words . . . their arguments are powerful * Britain at War *

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud book based on everyone’s favourite game, Would You Rather?Would you rather ...Be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Eat rotten eggs or drink expired milk?Have hands for feet or have feet for hands?Containing hundreds of devious dilemmas and quick-witted questions on the silly, smelly and everything in between, this is a game book like no other. Featuring themed sections, flowcharts and treasure hunts as a fresh take on the format, it’s guaranteed to keep children (and adults!) entertained for hours on end.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a structure and an outlet for the many difficult feelings which inevitably follow when someone dies. It aims to help children make sense of their experience by reflecting on the different aspects of their grief, whilst finding a balance between remembering and having fun. This book is a useful companion in the present, and will become an invaluable keepsake in the years to come.

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Book SynopsisWhen mysterious monsters are abducting Gotham citizens, Batman will have to team up with his archnemesis The Joker to protect his city. The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham s commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight s deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.

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Book SynopsisWould you take an oath for a false romance, for the sake of true love? The pseudo-married couple romantic comedy between a popular girl and a loser in romance begins!Jiro Yakuin, a high school student who lacks romantic experience, is paired up with a completely opposite girl, Akari Watanabe, as part of a class called Marriage Practical. They are required to live together and act like a married couple in order to earn the right to exchange partners with their crushes. Reluctantly, they begin their performance as a married couple, but can they handle what awaits them...!?

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate companion cookbook to The Diabetes Code from the New York Times-bestselling author and pioneer of intermittent fasting, Dr. Jason Fung.Dr. Jason Fung helped thousands of people lose weight with his breakout bestseller The Obesity Code.Next, he helped prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with his groundbreaking book The Diabetes Code.Now, The Diabetes Code Cookbook makes it even easier to follow Dr. Fung’s proven advice for preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes through intermittent fasting and a low carb/high-fat diet.This cookbook features full-color photographs and includes: 100 simple and delicious recipes to help manage insulin and aid in weight loss Intermittent fasting schedules and plans (16, 24, 30, and 26-hour fasts) Grocery shopping lists A new intro from Dr. Fung with up-to-date information on insulin resistance and its connection to weight gain and type 2 diabetes Readers will come away with knowledge of their health and an arsenal of mouthwatering meals—because eating for type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be bland!Trade ReviewPraise for The Diabetes Code“The methods described by Fung should be taught to medical students and residents, and used in family medicine offices as part of a lifestyle approach to promoting health.”—Family Medicine Journal“The Diabetes Code explores in detail the origins of type 2 diabetes. By understanding the underlying cause of the disease, Dr. Fung reveals how it can be prevented and also reversed using natural dietary methods instead of medications. Given the worldwide epidemic of type 2 diabetes in both adults and children, this is an important and timely book. Highly recommended.”—Mark Hyman, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, New York Times bestselling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?“[Jason Fung] has a gift for explaining complex science clearly and delivering it with the perfect, telling anecdote.”—Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise“Dr. Jason Fung has done it again. In easy to follow, simple steps and rules, Dr. Fung gives you the tools to rid yourself of Diabetes forever. Get this book!”—Steven R Gundry MD, author of The Plant Paradox“In this terrific and hopeful book Dr. Fung teaches you everything you need to know about how to reverse type 2 diabetes. It could change the world.”—Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, author of Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution“With rich scientific support, Dr. Jason Fung has sounded a clarion call to re-evaluate how we view and treat diabetes. Considering that roughly half of all adults worldwide are diabetic or on their way (pre-diabetes), The Diabetes Code is essential reading.”—Dr. Benjamin Bikman, Professor of Physiology, Brigham Young University“The Diabetes Code is unabashedly provocative yet practical ... a clear blueprint for everyone to take control of their blood sugar, their health, and their lives.”—Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine practitioner and senior clinical director at Cole Natural Health Centers“Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with the right combination of diet and lifestyle—you can reclaim your health and vitality. Dr. Fung will teach you how.”—Amy Berger, author of The Alzheimer's Antidote“The Diabetes Code should be on the bookshelf of every physician.”—Dr. Carrie Diulus, orthopaedic spine surgeon, Medical Director Crystal Clinic Spine Wellness Center“The Diabetes Code clears the fog around Type 2 Diabetes and underscores that for most people, it is preventable or reversible”—Dr. Karim Khan, editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine

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Book SynopsisThe go-to Eastern Crete travel guide travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Eastern Crete on foot with the Sunflower Eastern Crete travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. Whether you walk, drive or picnic in eastern Crete, the mountains will be your constant companions, changing colour and mood from dawn to dusk, as you move through them, round them and over them. You cannot fail to feel their dramatic attraction. The stunning colours and heady scent of flowers and herbs, tucked into rough ground or splashed across a hillside, the warm-sounding buzz of hovering bees, and the massed band of a thousand cicadas will all leave a lasting impression – the ‘special effects’ of the total scene. You may share this rural bliss only with a solitary shepherd, his flocks and dogs, as you walk the hillsides of eastern Crete. Greeks, on the whole, don’t walk — unless they have to for their day’s labour. So be prepared for incredulous looks from the townspeople and faint smiles from the villagers! Whatever your age or ability we’ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Eastern Crete. Inside the Sunflower Eastern Crete guide book you’ll find: 55 long and short walks for all ages and abilities – each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk Topographical walking maps – give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain Free downloadable gps tracks – for the techies Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 11 car tours and fold-out touring map – for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots – enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way Timetables for public transport – ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service for the latest information Whether you tour the island by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

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Book SynopsisOfficially launched in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to experience the magic of Scotland's Outer Hebrides in one inspirational journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of causeways and two ferry crossings: Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis. Suitable for most walkers with a moderate level of fitness, it can be completed in 8-14 days and is rich in natural, historical and cultural interest. This guidebook presents the Hebridean Way in 10 stages of 16-35km (10-22 miles), plus two additional stages to extend the route to the Butt of Lewis in line with future plans. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, stunning photography to whet your appetite and a wealth of information about local points of interest. The introduction offers an overview of the islands' geology, history, plants and wildlife as well as comprehensive practical advice for walking the route, such as when to go, how to get there (and back) and what to take. Accommodation listings can be found in the appendices. The route is a celebration of the diverse landscapes of the Hebrides, from dazzling white shell beaches to wild moorland and flower-strewn machair. It visits Neolithic and Bronze Age remains, ruined forts and castles and monuments commemorating Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Highland Land Struggle. The islands are also a great location to spot seabirds, raptors and a number of migratory species.Table of ContentsMap key Route summary table Overview maps Trek planner Introduction How the Hebridean Way came into being Planning your trip Selecting a schedule When to walk Getting there First and last nights Accommodation Facilities Money matters Baggage transfer What to take Planning day by day Using this guide Maps Waymarking Weather forecasts Phones and Wi-Fi Emergencies All about the Outer Hebrides Geology Plants and flowers Wildlife The history of the Outer Hebrides Economy The Hebridean Way Stage 1 Vatersay to Ardmhor Stage 2 Eriskay to Howmore Stage 3 Howmore to Baile nan Cailleach Stage 4 Baile nan Cailleach to Lochmaddy Stage 5 Lochmaddy to Berneray Stage 6 Leverburgh to Horgabost Township Stage 7 Horgabost Township to Tarbert Stage 8 Tarbert to Aline Stage 9 Aline to Laxay Stage 10 Laxay to Stornoway Additional stages to the Butt of Lewis Stage 11 Stornoway to New Tolsta Stage 12 New Tolsta to the Butt of Lewis Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Common Gaelic and Norse name elements Appendix D Further reading

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to walking or running Britain's three most challenging long-distance mountain rounds: the Bob Graham Round (Lake District), the Paddy Buckley Round (Wales) and the Charlie Ramsay Round (Scotland). Includes practical information and advice, notes on access and environmental impact, plus insights and strategies from the likes of Jasmin Paris, Nicky Spinks, Charlie Ramsay, Jim Mann and Paddy Buckley. Designed to inform and inspire, this larger format book is aimed at both walkers and runners (against the clock, or otherwise) keen to discover these epic and extremely challenging routes. Showcasing spectacular photography, tales from the Rounds, and the history of each - as well as invaluable information to help with planning and preparing - this book is a must for anyone embarking on one (or all!) of these iconic Rounds. Known to mountain runners as three of the most difficult 24-hour challenges in the world, each Big Round is a long-distance classic in the history and culture of 'fell' or hill running. Collectively, the 'Big 3' take in 113 mountain summits (including the highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland), over 25,000m (83,000ft) of ascent and nearly 300km (183 miles) across three of Britain's most distinct mountain ranges - the Snowdonia National Park in Wales, the Lake District National Park in England, and a vast area of Lochaber in the highlands of Scotland.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Map key Overview map Preface Introduction What are the Big Rounds? Using this book The book's approach Mountaincraft and personal safety When to go Who to go with Equipping for the Rounds Environmental impact and leave no trace Access and the right to roam - differences in law and in practice The Bob Graham Round Route guide Leg 1 Keswick to Threlkeld Leg 2 Threlkeld to Dunmail Raise Leg 3 Dunmail Raise to Wasdale Leg 4 Wasdale to Honister Pass Leg 5 Honister Pass to Keswick Practicalities Getting there and around Water Suggested backpacker's itinerary Alternative ways to complete the Bob Graham Round Places to stay and resupply Support for runners Rules for runners The history of the Round A runner's story: Rob Bushby The Paddy Buckley Round Route guide Leg 1 Capel Curig to Nantmor Leg 2 Nantmor to Pont Cae'r Gors Leg 3 Pont Cae'r Gors to Llanberis Leg 4 Llanberis to Ogwen YHA Leg 5 Ogwen to Capel Curig Practicalities Getting there and around Water Suggested backpacker's itinerary Alternative ways to complete the Paddy Buckley Round Places to stay and resupply Support for runners Rules for runners The history of the Round A runner's story: Sue Walsh The Charlie Ramsay Round Route guide Leg 1 Glen Nevis to Luibeilt via the Mamores Leg 2 Luibeilt to Fersit - the valley section Leg 3 Fersit to Glen Nevis YHA Practicalities Getting there and around Water Suggested backpacker's itinerary Alternative ways to complete the Charlie Ramsay Round Places to stay Support for runners Rules for runners The history of the Round A runner's story: Jasmin Paris People of the Rounds Paddy Buckley Wendy Dodds Charlie Ramsay Nicky Spinks Helene Whitaker Jasmin Paris Jim Mann Mike Hartley Keri Wallace Appendix A: Hills and their heights Appendix B: Distance and elevation at a glance Appendix C: Firsts on the Rounds Appendix D: Round extensions, and other eye-wateringly long challenges Appendix E: Further reading and viewing

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes 20 walks and 7 short treks in Croatia. Around half the routes focus on the striking limestone ranges of Gorski kotar and Velebit, which form part of the Dinaric Alps, but there are also routes in Dalmatia and on the Istrian peninsula, as well as four walks centred around the capital, Zagreb. They are easily accessible from the coastal resorts and main cities such as Zagreb, Rijeka and Split, and the guide includes advice on the most convenient bases. Showcasing Croatia's majestic scenery, the routes range from short, easy walks to more challenging treks and mountain traverses. Step-by-step route description is accompanied by clear mapping, and there are notes highlighting where refreshments are available on or near the trails. The treks make use of mountain huts and shelters, details of which are provided, although it is also possible to camp. The guide also includes information on local points of interest, fascinating overviews of Croatian history, plants and wildlife and a comprehensive English-Croatian glossary. Many routes take in the dramatic karst landscapes and peaks of Croatia's mountains; others explore the country's stunning national and nature parks - including the breathtaking UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes; yet more visit local attractions and highlights, such as Vrelo Cave and Pazin's castle and gorge.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Introduction Geography and geology History Architecture, art and culture Wildlife and plants Climate Getting to Croatia Visas Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Language Money Postal services and telecommunications Equipment Maps Walking and trekking in Croatia What to do in an emergency Using this guide Part 1 Walks around Zagreb Route 1 Grafičar, Sljeme Route 2 Vrh Sljeme Route 3 Veternica Cave Route 4 Samoborsko gorje Part 2 Istria and the Opatija Riviera Route 5 Vrh Učka Route 6 Pazinska jama Part 3 Gorski kotar Risnjak National Park Route 7 Vrh Risnjak Route 8 River Kupa source Route 9 Risnjak, Snježnik and Hahlić Skrad and Fužine Route 10 Vražji prolaz (‘the devil's throat') and Zeleni vir Route 11 Burnji Bitoraj Route 12 Bajersko jezero and Vrelo cave Velika kapela Route 13 Bjelolasica, Bijele stijene and Samarske stijene Route 14 Klek Part 4 Velebit Northern Velebit National Park and Central Velebit Route 15 Mali Rajinac, Veliki Zavižan and Botanički vrt Route 16 Northern Velebit and Central Velebit Paklenica National Park and Southern Velebit Route 17 Anica kuk Route 18 Manita peć Route 19 Južni Velebit (southern Velebit) and Paklenica Part 5 The Dalmatian Hinterland Route 20 Dinara Route 21 Krka National Park Route 22 Plitvice Lakes National Park Part 6 Central Dalmatia Route 23 Mosor Route 24 Kozjak Route 25 Biokovo traverse Part 7 Southern Dalmatia Route 26 Sniježnica (Ilijin vrh) Route 27 Sveti Ilija (Pelješac) Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Gateway cities - Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Split Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Croatian language notes and glossary Appendix E Other hiking areas in Croatia Appendix F Further reading

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Book SynopsisA guide to green woodworking, with detailed patterns to create beautiful projects. Discover hundreds of projects for working with unseasoned wood in this essential book. Ray Tabor, an unparalleled expert in green woodworking guides you through this old, traditional craft. Whether you are new to the craft and are looking for a simple project like a spoon or a bowl or want something challenging, you will find it here. The 300 patterns for the home and garden range from wattle gates to lemon juicers, from chairs, benches and stools to baskets, whistles and door wedges. Green woodworking involves the use of freshly felled timber (unseasoned wood), and embraces a number of traditional woodland crafts, including turning and carving. All patterns come with detailed dimensions in both metric and imperial. Each item has annotated black-and-white patterns, a brief description, historical information and details of the materials that should be used. Includes the simplest of woodland designs to more advanced, with something to suit every skill level. Both a historical record and a sourcebook for those looking to use their green woodworking skills to make traditional items of beauty, this is the perfect book for anyone interested in whittling, woodland crafts and woodworking.Trade Review‘Packed with tips and clear explanations’ The Countryman

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Book SynopsisThe Second World War was the WI's finest hour. The whole of its previous history - two decades of educating, entertaining and supporting women and campaigning on women's issues - culminated in the enormous collective responsibility felt by the members to 'do their bit' for Britain. With all the vigour, energy and enthusiasm at their disposal, a third of a million country women set out to make their lives and the lives of those around them more bearable in what they described as 'a period of insanity'. Jambusterstells the story of the minute and idiosyncratic details of everyday life during the Second World War. Making jam, making do and mending, gathering rosehips, keeping pigs and rabbits, housing evacuees, setting up canteens for the troops, knitting, singing and campaigning for a better Britain after the war: all these activities played a crucial role in war time.

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Book SynopsisThe deepest cave on earth was a prize that had remained unclaimed for centuries, long after every other ultimate discovery had been made. This is the story of the men and women who risked everything to find it, earning their place in history beside the likes of Peary, Amundsen, Hillary, and Armstrong.In 2004, two great scientist-explorers attempted to find the bottom of the world. Bold, American Bill Stone was committed to the vast Cheve Cave, located in southern Mexico and deadly even by supercave standards. On the other side of the globe, legendary Ukrainian explorer Alexander Klimchouk - Stone's opposite in temperament and style - had targeted Krubera, a freezing nightmare of a supercave in the Republic of Georgia.Blind Descent explores both the brightest and darkest aspects of the timeless human urge to discover - to be first. It is also a thrilling epic about a pursuit that makes even extreme mountaineering and ocean exploration pale by comparison. These supercavers spent months in multiple camps almost two vertical miles deep and many more miles from their caves' exits. They had to contend with thousand-foot drops, deadly flooded tunnels, raging whitewater rivers, monstrous waterfalls, mile-long belly crawls, and much more. Perhaps even worse were the psychological horrors produced by weeks plunged into absolute, perpetual darkness, beyond all hope of rescue, including a particularly insidious derangement called 'The Rapture'.Blind Descent is a testament to human survival and endurance - and to two extraordinary men whose relentless pursuit of greatness led them to heights of triumph and depths of tragedy neither could have imagined.Trade ReviewHeart-stopping and relentlessly gripping. Tabor takes us on an odyssey into unfathomable worlds beneath us, and into the hearts of rare explorers who will do anything to get there first. -- Robert Kurson, author of Shadow DiversHair-raising . . . the chronicle of an obsession to reach the deepest, darkest, loneliest, scariest, least survivable pocket of the planet....A big thumping man-book like The Perfect Storm. * Washington Post. *Using a pulse-pounding narrative, this is tense real-life adventure pitting two master cavers mirroring the cold war with very uncommonly high stakes. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Blind Descent is as awe-inspiring as any adventure story above ground. Tabor's claustrophobic and pulse-pounding narrativepulls no punches in describing the many terrifying hazards that cavers face underground. Blind Descent is a captivating summer read for adventure seekers and armchair adrenaline junkies alike. * Amazon.com Best Books of June 2010 *A fascinating and informative introduction to the sport of cave diving, as well as a dramatic portrayal of a significant man-vs.-nature conflict. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisEncore Violin is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM violin exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Violinists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 2 features 18 popular pieces at Grades 3 and 4. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King or Purcell's Rondeau from Abdelazar. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade examsTrade ReviewThese new ABRSM volumes strike an excellent balance with mixing the familiar with the less well known. The International range of composers is particularly welcome. These are useful collections for exam candidates as well as players looking for relatively economical graded anthologies to develop their studies. * Arco (ESTA) *

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Book SynopsisTHIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.The current financial crisis has only one parallel: the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and subsequent Great Depression of the 1930s, which crippled the future of an entire generation and set the stage for the horrors of the Second World War. Yet the economic meltdown could have been avoided, had it not been for the decisions taken by a small number of central bankers.In Lords of Finance, we meet these men, the four bankers who truly broke the world: the enigmatic Norman Montaguof the bank of England, Benjamin Strong of the NY Federal Reserve, the arrogant yet brilliant Hjalmar Schacht of the Reichsbanlk and the xenophobic Emile Moreau of the Banque de France. Their names were lost to history, their lives and actions forgotten, until now. Liaquat Ahamed tells their story in vivid and gripping detail, in a timely and arresting reminder that individuals - their ambitions, limitations and human nature - lie at the very heart of global catastrophe.Trade Review'Highly readable... [Ahamed] cannot have foreseen how timely his book would be. -- Niall Ferguson * FT *'Fascinating... a brisk, original, incisive and entertaining account of a crucial time in the world's economic history that continues to affect us all today. Anyone who wants to understand the origins of the economic world we live in would do well to read this book' * Michael Beschloss *One of those rare books - authoritative, readable and relevant - that puts the "story" back into history... a spellbinding, richly human [and] cinematic narrative. * Strobe Talbott *A great read. * George Soros *Absorbing [and] provocative, not least because it is still relevant. * The Economist *

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Book SynopsisThis exciting anthology of poems celebrates festivals all over the world. From Chinese New Year to Carnival, from Thanksgiving to Holi, and from Purnima to Diwali.This book of poetry includes explanations of the festivals at the back of the book, and colourful and atmospheric illustrations by Shirin Adl.Trade ReviewA great classroom and assembly resource and gives a super look at the diversity of world celebrations in a very refreshing way. || An exhilarating teaching resource that makes for a fine poetry anthology for the home too. || An excellent way to celebrate the diversity of festivals and seasonal celebrations with children. || An ideal introduction to the significance of celebrations for everybody, and reflects something of the world's diversity.Table of ContentsContents Introduction The Chinese Dragon by Catherine Benson The Pancake by Christina Rossetti Tossing Pancakes by Nick Toczek Ice Festival by Brian D'Arcy Carnival by Valerie Bloom Three Loud Cheers for Esther by Debjani Chatterjee and Brian D'Arcy Saint Patrick's Day by Brian D'Arcy A Card for me Mom by Bashabi Fraser Colours of Holi by Debjani Chatterjee Baisakhi by Anonymous Cherry Blossom Haiku by Uejima Onitsura and Kobayashi Issa Easter Lily by June Masters Bacher Grandma's Easter Eggs by Wes Magee Dance, Dance by Anonymous Poe-Tree for Arbor Day by Sue Hardy-Dawson On Buddha Purnima by Bashabi Fraser Ode to Tomatoes (extracts) by Pablo Neruda Harvest by Joan Poulson Harvest Festival by Simon Fletcher Eid Mubarak! Eid Congratulations by Kazi Nazrul Islam Moon Cakes for Trung Thu by Mandy Coe Hallowe-en by Jill Townsend Diwali by Debjani Chatterjee Hannukah by Andrea Shavick Thanksgiving by Ralph Waldo Emerson The Pilgrims Came by Anonymous Christmas Bells (extract) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Pudding by Anonymous Kwanzaa by Anonymous About the Festivals

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the timeless wisdom of ancient Greece through to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism and postmodernism, A Brief History of Thought brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy - including its profound relevance in today's world as well as its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life.This lively journey through the great thinkers challenges every one of us to learn to think for ourselves and asks us the most important question of all: how can we live better?Trade ReviewThis is a vital book -- MATTHEW B. CRAWFORD, author of SHOP CLASS AS SOULCRAFTFor everyone from the man in the street to the man in the Acropolis - a fine introduction to philosophy and its fundamental relevance to living a meaningful life -- DANIEL KLEIN and THOMAS CATHCART, authors of PLATO AND A PLATYPUS WALK INTO A BARA philosophical survival kit, in which the reader will find brilliant ideas to help them think better and live better * * L'Express * *A lucid and committed book * * New Humanist * *This superb primer proves that philosophy belongs at the centre of life * * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * *No dry academic, Ferry restores to philosophy a compelling urgency * * Booklist (starred review) * *

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Book SynopsisIn his new book, Pete Cooper presents a rich collection of 98 Old Time fiddle tunes from across the USA.All pieces are grouped by key, as played in sessions, and include bowing and chords.The introduction and notes on the individual tunes provide explanations of non-standard string tunings, bowing techniques, and regional playing styles. All tunes, played by Pete Cooper, are available for free download.Grade 3 and above (intermediate to advanced).Instrumentation:violin

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Book SynopsisIn the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death and corruption, featuring a host of colourful characters, from lascivious clergymen and mad kings to devious lovers and false miracle-makers. Named after the Greek for ten days, Boccaccio’s book of stories draws on ancient mythology, contemporary events and everyday life, leaving an indelible mark on the works of future writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. J.G. Nichols’s new translation stays as faithful to the original as possible while being written in a clear and eminently modern English, capturing the timeless humour of one of the great classics of world literature.Trade ReviewThe first great masterpiece of European storytelling. -- Hermann Hesse

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Book Synopsis'Truly a marvellous collection ... There is balm for the soul, fire for the belly, a cooling compress for the fevered brow, solace for the wounded, an arm around the lonely shoulder - the whole collection is a matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss' Stephen FrySometimes only a poem will do. These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice offer comfort, delight and inspiration for all; a space for reflection, and that precious realization - I'm not the only one who feels like this.In the years since he first had the idea of prescribing short, powerful poems for all manner of spiritual ailments, William Sieghart has taken his Poetry Pharmacy around the length and breadth of Britain, into the pages of the Guardian, onto BBC Radio 4 and onto the television, honing his prescriptions all the time. This pocket-sized book presents the most essential poems in his dispensary: those which, again and again, have really shown themselves to work. Whether you are suffering from loneliness, lack of courage, heartbreak, hopelessness, or even from an excess of ego, there is something here to ease your pain.'The book is delightful; it rightly resituates poetry in relation to its biggest and most serious task: helping us to live and die well' Alain de Botton

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a mouth-watering tale delving into the life of a monstrous food criticAfter a lifetime of presiding over cowering chefs and pursuing sensual delights, France's greatest food critic is dying. Given just forty-eight hours to live, Pierre Arthens has one last ambition - to recall the most delicious food to ever pass his lips, an elusive taste from his childhood. From his luxury penthouse at Number 7, Rue de Grenelle, Pierre casts his mind back over a lifetime of flavour: eating grilled sardines with his grandfather, the warm, crumbly pastry of an apple tart, his first taste of velvety sashimi. But orbiting around him are a cast of family and acquaintances, each with their own story to tell about the greed and ruthlessness that has paved the way to Pierre's search for the perfect meal.

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Book SynopsisThe Grammar 5 Handbook follows on from The Grammar 4 Handbook. It provides a full year's worth lessons for teaching grammar, spelling and punctuation to children aged 9+. It provides: • Practical advice and ideas for teaching • Step-by-step lesson plans and notes for the teacher •Continues to introduce new grammar elements • 36 structured grammar and punctuation lessons • 36 spelling lessons • Revision and extension of The Grammar 4 Handbook • Photocopiable activities • Fun actions for the grammar points Topics covered include: • Sentence Walls ? • Simple and continuous tenses ? • Contractions and the verb ‘to have’ ? • Adverb placement in sentences ? ? • Proofreading ?? • Prepositional phrases ?? • Compound subjects and objects ? • Transitive and Intransitive verbs ? • The order of adjectives? • Adverbs of manner, degree & place, time & frequency • Irregular plurals? • Parenthesis? • Homophones? • Antonyms and synonyms

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