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Orion Publishing Co Beyond the Tape: Stories from a Forensic
Book SynopsisThe scalpel goes down. The gown is discarded. The chatter stops. Heads turn expectantly. 'Well, Doc, what happened? Have we got a murder on our hands?'For more than 30 years, bodies have been Dr Marie Cassidy's business. The lucky ones have died peacefully in their own beds, surrounded by loved ones. But that's not always the case.In her international bestseller, Marie invites us into the world of forensic pathology and her remarkable personal journey, from working-class Glasgow to being Ireland's head pathologist for nearly 15 years.Involved in the most high-profile cases in the country, Marie shares the intricate processes central to solving modern crime, inviting you to go beyond the tape.Follow her onto the scene of the crime and walk in her footprints - but don't touch anything. Remember, every contact leaves a trace . . .Trade ReviewBeyond The Tape provides an insight into Marie Cassidy's macabre but vital craft * Irish Times *a gripping insight into the criminal mind and the often awful ordinariness of crime * RTE Guide *She debunks the myths of the CSI generation and shows remarkable empathy for the people who end up on her mortuary table * Sunday Business Post *Beyond The Tape provides an insight into Marie Cassidy's macabre but vital craft * Irish Times *a gripping insight into the criminal mind and the often awful ordinariness of crime * RTE Guide *
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Orion Publishing Co Perfect Pasta at Home: Bring Italy to your
Book SynopsisOver 80 delicious and authentic pasta recipes that can be made in just 30 minutes - simple, fresh and truly Italian! We've all got a pack of pasta in the cupboard, but relying on the same old recipes is dull and boring. That's why founders of the bestselling fresh pasta subscription box, Pasta Evangelists, are here to share with you their all-time favourite recipes from across Italy's 20 regions for easy-to-cook, authentic dishes that will make everyone happy. Whether it's midweek dinners for the whole family or a special weekend meal with friends - there's always an occasion to indulge in a little italianità with a plate of pasta!With a photo to accompany every recipe and 'Make Your Own' pages to help you use up the ingredients you have left in your fridge or cupboard, along with pages on the history of pasta shapes, regional traditions, interviews with nonne and more for the real pasta lovers - this is a must-have addition to any kitchen.PRAISE FOR PASTA EVANGELISTS: 'Mind-blowingly delicious' - Giles Coren'Love it' - Prue Leith'Delicious fresh pasta in different shapes and flavours' - The Metro'Minimum effort, maximum taste' ITV'The level of culinary expertise will have you scraping the plate for every last morsel' Evening StandardTrade ReviewPerfect Pasta at Home is perhaps the most deliciously practical cookbook I have reviewed in quite a while...a culinary problem-solver * Mostly Food & Travel Journal *Packed full of 80 speedy and delicious pasta recipes from across Italy, and some exploration of the differentpasta shapes, Perfect Pasta at Home has a recipe suitable for every night of the week. * Happiful *For those weeknights that feel in need of a life, these dishes will warm, delight and satisfy. * Platinum Magazine *
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Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) New KS3 Maths Workbook – Foundation (includes
Book SynopsisThis essential Workbook is packed with KS3 Maths practice questions. It's ideal for students working at a foundation level, with a range of skill-building questions on every topic - plus all the answers included at the back! A matching KS3 Maths Revision Guide for foundation level is also available.
£8.57
Simon & Schuster All You Need to Know About the Music Business:
Book SynopsisDubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs; how artist access to streaming media, and particularly TikTok, has completely reshaped the music business; the latest on music created by AI; and a full update of the latest numbers and trends.For more than thirty years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its eleventh edition, Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls: streaming. For the first time in history, music is no longer monetized by selling something—it’s monetized by how many times a listener streams a song. And also, for the first time, artists can get their music to listeners without a record company gatekeeper, creating a new democracy for music. The “industry bible” (Los Angeles Times), now updated, is essential for anyone in the music business—musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers—and the definitive guide for anyone who wants to be in the business. So, whether you are—or aspire to be—in the music industry, veteran music lawyer Passman’s comprehensive guide is an indispensable tool. He offers timely information about the latest trends, including the reasons why artists have more clout than ever in history, the massive influence of TikTok, the mega million dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs, music in Web3 and the Metaverse, music created by AI, and a full update of the latest numbers and practices.
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Anthem Press Voices of the Lost Children of Greece: Oral
Book SynopsisVoices of the Lost Children of Greece is a collection of essays from Greek-born adoptees in the 1950s after two consecutive wars that ravaged the country. Never before has this group of adoptees come together to write their stories and share their closely held feelings. While many of the adoptees have similar experiences and while they may share some common thoughts about their adoptions, their stories are vastly different, some harrowing, others remarkable. The collection will illustrate the impact of adoption itself over years, no matter if children were displaced from their parents and country as infants or as youngsters. The book will shed light on adoption from many disciplinary angles, including sociological, psychological and anthropological. It will also put these adoptions into a larger historical context. The book is further enhanced by Greek-born adoptee, academic, poet and writer, Dr. Andrew Mossin, who writes the Foreword; by Dr. Gonda Van Steen, a preeminent modern Greek scholar, who pens the first chapter about the history of such adoptions; and in the final chapter, by Dr. Eirini Papadaki, who has written extensively about the women of Greece and adoption, to bring readers a current assessment of adoption practices in Greece today.Trade Review “Nostos is used in Ancient Greek literature, to describe an epic hero returning home, which is a recurrent theme in this gem of book. It is about 14 heroes—14 Greek-born adoptees—14 individuals that have had the courage to publicly share their unique stories of heartache and discovery of their homeland. What unites these heroes as well as thousands of others, who are likewise missing information about the circumstances surrounding their birth, is their longing to know their origins. This unifying factor of origins is so important that it has been (almost) universally recognized by the international community as a right, and its deprivation creates an obligation on States to restore missing elements speedily. I sincerely hope that this book will help build on the momentum within the United Nations and regional bodies in preserving and restoring the child’s identity even into adulthood so that the right to know their origins is fully respected” —Mia Dambach, Executive Director, Child Identity Protection, Zurich.“Self-assured or hesitant, angry or at peace, often sad, wise beyond words, these are the stories of children torn from their world when they were too young to understand, as they struggle through decades of silence and sorrow to solve the riddle of their lives before time runs out. Each a personal journey of self-discovery in the most literal sense, these essays are the raw material of a national epic and also the most basic human quest to know ourselves. In each, a child, disoriented and often alone on the edge of the abyss of unknowing, tries to understand why its world feels out of joint, why it is different to those around it, where it comes from, why it is, and where it is. Now, decades later, having found each other, having acquired voice, agency, and determination, these women and men speak of their continuing struggle for knowledge and peace. Where they were once helpless victims of a state indifferent to their fate, they find that it remains implacably resourceful in finding ways to obstruct atonement—restoration of the nationality that was stripped from them when they were voiceless. Mary Cardaras’s Voices—heart-wrenching, beautiful, sobering, valuable, and illuminating—is in itself a homecoming. In telling their stories, the women and men who were cut off from their roots are reconnecting with the body of a nation that knew nothing about this unspoken and, until recently, unwritten chapter of Greece’s history. This is a great step on an unfinished journey” —Nikos Konstandaras, Columnist, Kathimerini.“A powerful and deeply moving collection of essays that breaks a long silence and gives voice to the voiceless. Thousands of babies and children were sent from Greece to the US as part of Cold War geopolitical strategy, leaving them with the double dislocation of being adopted and losing their birth culture. These fascinating, sometimes shocking personal testimonies reveal the adoptees’ sense of loss, their longing to find their Greek roots, and the emotional and practical challenges of doing so. Following groundbreaking academic work by Gonda Van Steen, Mary Cardaras’ Voices continues to uncover a painful past that had been erased”—Sofka Zinovieff, Author.""Voices of the Lost Children’' is a unique volume of essays. Not only are the personal stories of persons adopted as children in Greece in the 1950s profoundly moving and powerful but the cumulative effect of reading through the tears and laughter of their experiences and the need for international adoptions to be strictly regulated for the benefit of the children as well as the parents” —Alexander Kitroeff, Professor Emeritus of History, Haverford College, Pennsylvania.“It is rare to hear the voices of adoptees of the first postwar intercountry adoption wave. These voices of the lost and forgotten children of Greece speak boldly and with tremendous clarity about the issues of uprooting, (self-)doubt, joy, and pain. They courageously ask that the organizations and intermediaries who made the decisions about their lives and then forgot about them correct what must still be corrected. They continue to search, relentlessly, for that part of their Greek identity that no one bothered to preserve. Their united effort is most effective and will leave an example for others to follow. Mary Cardaras did an excellent job creating the platform for them to speak out”—Gonda Van Steen, Koraes Chair of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language and Literature, King’s College London, UK.“Voices of the Lost Children of Greece from Mary Cardaras is a sobering read for anyone whose personal or professional life has been affected by international adoption. The powerful narratives, written by mature adoptees reflecting on their lifelong struggles to belong, are difficult to dismiss when shaping future policies for children. Gonda van Steen’s chapter, shedding light on this episode in Greece’s history, provides a sharp analysis of this recent past and provides useful learning for researchers and policy makers in both countries of origin and receiving countries”—Dr. Mariela Neagu, Program manager for children’s rights at the European Union and Head of the National Authority for the Protection of Children’s Rights in Romania.“Who am I? Where am I from? Where am I going? These existential questions are ones we all ponder in our lifetime. It’s been said that you have to know where you come from to know where you’re going. But for some, those answers are incomplete, unable to be found. And it keeps them from finding their place in the world and determining where they’re going. Such is the plight of many adoptees. Adoption is a beautiful, selfless act—when done for the right reasons. Thousands of children were adopted from Greece in the aftermath of World War II and the Greek Civil War. This dark time in our history cannot be hidden away and we can no longer pretend it didn’t happen. Many were stolen from their families, taken under suspicious circumstances. They still long for the answers to these questions. They have the right to know. Our sense of nostos—longing for home—won’t let these questions die.Mary Cardaras, herself an adoptee, has compiled the gut-wrenching stories of a group of Greek adoptees, including her own. Some who’ve been able to find their answers, others still searching. They’re strikingly similar: all longing to reconnect with their roots, for a sense of belonging—past, present, and future. To know where they fit in the puzzle. Here, she gives these brave individuals the space and the grace to share their struggles, their nostos. This important work must be spread far and wide. Their poignant stories will open your eyes to a tragic event in our history and make you further appreciate your own family, your home, and your story”—Maria A. Karamitsos, Author and Former Publisher & Editor, WindyCity Greek magazine.Table of ContentsDedication; Foreword (by poet, writer and Greek-born adoptee Dr. Andrew Mossin); Introduction (by Dr. Mary Cardaras); Chapter One: Greek Adoptions in Historical Context (by Dr. Gonda Van Steen); Chapters 2–15 The Essays from 14 Writers (all with different titles); Chapter 16: Today and Afterward (by Dr. Mary Cardaras); Acknowledgements; About the Editor.
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Simon & Schuster Cupcake Diaries The Graphic Novel Collection
Book SynopsisThe bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! The first four books are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set!When Katie finds herself without her best friend on the first day of middle school, she realizes she needs to find a way to make new friends. What’s the best way to make friends? With cupcakes, of course! Join Katie as she creates the Cupcake Club from scratch, Mia as she mixes in with a new group of friends, Emma as she struggles to fit too much on her plate, and Alexis as she searches for the perfect recipe for love. Life is sweet with good friends by your side! This yummy paperback boxed set includes: Katie and the Cupcake Cure The Graphic Novel Mia in the Mix The Graphic Novel Emma on Thin Icing The Graphic Novel Alexis and the Perfect Recipe The Graphic Novel
£40.79
Pitch Publishing Ltd Deadly
Book SynopsisDerek Underwood was one of Kent and England's finest-ever slow bowlers. In this first-ever biography of Underwood, Mark Peel assesses the qualities that made him such a formidable bowler, the reasons behind his signing for Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket and the England rebel tour of South Africa in 1982, plus much more.
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Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Florida & the South's National
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Florida and the South's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Camp in Congaree, paddle through the Everglades and scale the Great Smoky Mountains; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florida and the South's National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet's Florida and the South's National Parks Travel Guide:Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020's COVID-19 outbreakUser-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver 52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughoutUseful features- Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight HikesCovers Congaree, the Great Smoky Mountains, Hot Springs, Biscayne, Everglades and more! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Florida and the South's National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to this region's national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks.Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
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Rockridge Press 100 First Words for Toddlers: English-Spanish
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inTRADE(GB) Ltd NOSH for TEENS: a teen cookbook to kickstart your
Book Synopsis- The easiest NOSH book ever written. - Written with and for REAL teens to boost confidence in the kitchen. - Video tips with EVERY recipe using easy-scan QR codes. - On-hand cooking advice from the NOSH family via our FREE WhatsApp hotline.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION - 12 SNACKS - 32 LUNCH - 64 feed the fam - 100 sweet stuff - 160 index - 220
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The Historic Towns Trust An Historical Map of Beverley: Medieval, Georgian
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Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) 11 GL 10Minute Tests English Comprehension Ages
Book SynopsisOur second book of realistic GL-style 11+ English Comprehension 10-Minute Tests has landed!It contains over 30 quick tests, with questions on fiction, non-fiction and poetry. We''ve also included some fun puzzle pages to test children''s skills in a different way. Step-by-step answers can be found at the back of the book, along with a handy progress chart. We''ve even included a free Online Edition of the whole book - amazing!Check out Book 1 for English Comprehension (9781789086898) if you haven't already - it''s perfect for fitting in more of that all-important 11+ prep.
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Rockridge Press The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults: Practical Tools
Book SynopsisImprove your skills and discover the strengths of your dyslexiastrategies and exercises for adults Dyslexia is a continuous, lifelong journeyone that asks you to adapt and grow every day. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults offers practical tools, techniques, and activities to help you improve your literacy skills, boost your self-esteem, and use your dyslexia as an advantage. Gain a sense of empowerment and a greater appreciation for the positive aspects of dyslexia with exercises designed to develop the strengths unique to dyslexic patterns of thinking. Explore specific strategies for targeting problems that adults with dyslexia experience with spelling, reading, writing, memorization, organization, and other executive functioning skills. You''ll come to see your dyslexia as a gift and an important part of you. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults includes: Intro to dyslexiaLearn more about dyslexia and how it impacts adults, and take an assessment of your own experience with the characteristics of dyslexia. Coping strategiesBuild resilience to dyslexia-specific stressors in your personal life and the workplace with actionable coping techniques. Dyslexia in actionRead real-life scenarios that depict people with dyslexia using a variety of strategies and employing their strengths to overcome challenges and thrive. Build greater confidence and stronger literacy skills with evidence-based tools and exercises for adults with dyslexia.
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Insight Editions The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot Deck and
Book SynopsisLet the citizens of Halloween Town guide your tarot practice with this sumptuously illustrated tarot deck inspired by Tim Burton’s classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas. This gift set includes a tarot altar cloth, guided notebook for reflection, and pouch to hold your cards and booklet. Disney’s iconic holiday film Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is now an enchanting tarot set, offering a frightful-but-friendly take on the traditional 78-card deck. This set features all your favorite characters from Jack Skellington to Oogie Boogie to Sandy Claws himself in gorgeous original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning, as well as simple spreads for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this hauntingly charming tarot deck is the perfect gift for Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fan or tarot enthusiast in your life. This gift set includes: 78-card Tarot Deck 128-page Guidebook Tarot altar cloth Guided notebook for reflection Pouch to hold your cards and booklet. ORIGINAL ART: The booklet and each of the 78 cards in this deck feature gorgeous original Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed art. TAROT READING GUIDE: This unique set includes a guidebook to help tarot practitioners of all skill levels perform fun and informed readings. GUIDED JOURNAL: Beautiful illustrations and intriguing prompts help guide your tarot practice and record memorable readings. ALTAR CLOTH: Set the stage for a fun, entertaining and meaningful reading with a beautiful altar cloth. CLOTH POUCH: Store your tarot cards in a deluxe drawstring cloth pouch. OFFICIAL DISNEY DECK: The only official Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas tarot deck and guide.
£31.95
Parragon ¡Te Quiero, Abuelito! / I Love You, Grandpa!
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Build Your Own Super Cars and Monster Trucks
Book SynopsisBuild 11 of the biggest, toughest monster trucks and 11 of the coolest cars on the planet in this high-octane sticker book. Children will have hours of fun adding wheels, bodywork, and awesome accessories such as rocket boosters and grappling hooks to complete each spectacular vehicle. Then read the descriptions, compare the stats, and use them to decide who wins...
£10.44
Penn State University A Handbook of Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Written in Bone: (David Hunter 2): Harry
Book Synopsis* Don't miss 'THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH' TV SERIES - now streaming on Paramount+ * Adapted from The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone - starring Harry Treadaway as Dr David HunterA killer on the loose. A murder disguised as an accident . . . As a favour to a colleague, Dr David Hunter is on the remote Hebridean island of Runa to inspect a grisly discovery. He's familiar with death in all its guises but is shocked by what he finds: a body, incinerated but for the feet and a single hand.It appears to be a textbook case of spontaneous human combustion.The local police are certain it's an accidental death but to Hunter the scorched remains suggest otherwise,And as the isolated community considers the enormity of Hunter's findings, a catastrophic storm hits the island. The power goes down, communication with the outside world ceases . . .And the killing begins in earnest. Trade ReviewMasterful storytelling and macabre forensic details make his novels utterly chilling reads -- TESS GERRITSENBeckett cranks up the suspense... some unexpected twists and a gory climax * Daily Telegraph *Well paced and contains a whole load of spicy ingredients * Daily Mirror *Excellent... an atmospheric, exciting story... the information about forensic medicine is as instructive as Patricia Cornwell's * Literary Review *One of the country's best crime writers * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
£10.44
Avonside Publishing Ltd Shih Tzu Slim Calendar 2026 Dog Breed Slimline
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£999.99
Avonside Publishing Ltd Steam Trains Calendar 2026 Square Trains Wall
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Avonside Publishing Ltd Mg Calendar 2026 Square Car Wall Calendar 16
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Avonside Publishing Ltd Black Labrador Retriever Calendar 2026 Square
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£10.55
University of Delaware Press Carrying All before Her: Celebrity Pregnancy and
Book SynopsisThe rise of celebrity stage actresses in the long eighteenth century created a class of women who worked in the public sphere while facing considerable scrutiny about their offstage lives. Such powerful celebrity women used the cultural and affective significance of their reproductive bodies to leverage audience support and interest to advance their careers, and eighteenth-century London patent theatres even capitalized on their pregnancies. Carrying All Before Her uses the reproductive histories of six celebrity women (Susanna Mountfort Verbruggen, Anne Oldfield, Susannah Cibber, George Anne Bellamy, Sarah Siddons, and Dorothy Jordan) to demonstrate that pregnancy affected celebrity identity, impacted audience reception and interpretation of performance, changed company repertory and altered company hierarchy, influenced the development and performance of new plays, and had substantial economic consequences for both women and the companies for which they worked. Deepening the fields of celebrity, theatre, and women's studies, as well as social and medical histories, Phillips reveals an untapped history whose relevance and impact persists today.Trade Review"Phillips's most significant contribution is her move to focus on the gravid body and its realities as well as significance(s), something both earlier histories of actresses and cultural histories of maternity have shied away from. The book's dialogues and echoes across and between different case studies – and with our own time – are significant for eighteenth-century, celebrity, and theatre studies."— Elaine McGirr, editor of Stage Mothers: Women, Work, and the Theater, 1660-1830Table of ContentsFigures Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Inheriting Greatness: Susanna Mountfort Verbruggen and Anne Oldfield 2 Pregnant Sensibility: Susannah Cibber and George Anne Bellamy 3 Conceiving Genius: Sarah Siddons 4 Prolific Muse: Dorothy Jordan Conclusion: Celebrity Pregnancy, Then and Now Appendix: Birth and Christening Dates Notes Bibliography Index
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Flame Tree Publishing William Morris: Seaweed Artisan Art Notebook
Book SynopsisArtisan Art Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Born in Kent, William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Pegasus Books Caesar's Footprints: A Cultural Excursion to
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Headline Publishing Group Home Truths: The Facts and Fictions of Family
Book SynopsisPreviously published as No Family is Perfect.'Provides a fresh context for exploring issues that engage us throughout our lives ... It will change how we think and write about families' Terri Apter, author of Difficult Mothers and The Sister KnotWhat makes a good parent?How can sibling relationships survive to adulthood?Should familial love really be unconditional?Dr Lucy Blake looks at how the expectations we have affect and hinder our interactions with family members. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of family members – of all backgrounds – she explores the unrealistic ideas many of us have. Exposing the truth of what a family really is, Blake explores how to better understand and appreciate our loved ones, whether we choose to do so from up close or from a distance.Home Truths is a fascinating examination of the messy and beautiful reality of family life.'Blake examines the many aspects of family life and addresses the many ways that family relationships can be strained ... This book will be helpful to anyone interested in learning more about their own families' Dr Joshua Coleman, Council on Contemporary FamiliesTrade Review'Blake examines many aspects of family life and addresses many ways that family relationships can be close or strained ... This book will be helpful to anyone interested in learning more about their own families. I highly recommend it' -- Dr Joshua Coleman, Council on Contemporary Families'A wonderfully optimistic and original book ... I enjoyed reading it and learned a lot ... No doubt it will be extremely reassuring for readers and everyone will find some nuggets that are helpful to them' -- Professor Susan Golombok, Director of the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge'Provides a fresh context for exploring issues that engage us throughout our lives ... It will change how we think and write about families' -- Terri Apter, author of Difficult Mothers and The Sister Knot
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Roger Montalto The Complete Gourmia Air Fryer Cookbook: Easy,
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Pitch Publishing Ltd 1977/78: A Historic Season for Rangers FC and a
Book Synopsis1977/78: A Historic Season for Rangers FC and a Treble That Ended an Era tells the story of a historic season for Rangers FC on and off the pitch. Captain John Greig's 17-year playing career at Ibrox ended in treble glory, and he was later voted 'The Greatest Ranger' by the fans. With another great Rangers figure as manager, the late Jock Wallace, the team made a clean sweep of domestic honours, playing entertaining and attacking football. Greig would then make the leap from player to manager, with Wallace leaving the club just days after completing the treble. Season 1977/78 was the last before the modernisation of Ibrox stadium, and saw the start of another wonderful Rangers career with the arrival of mesmerising winger Davie Cooper. It also saw the emergence of a new force in Scottish football, with the challenge from an Aberdeen team that would grow even stronger in years to come. It is a season still fondly remembered by older Rangers fans. It truly marked the end of an era and the start of a new chapter.Trade Review"For top writer, David Herd, blue is the colour... Herd focuses on 1977/78 to review in fine detail, month-by-month, match-by-match; 1977/78 was a historic Treble-winning season for the 'Gers with such (playing) greats in their ranks as Derek Johnstone, Davie Cooper, Derek Parlane, and captain John Greig... An excellent read and matchless research and writing from David Herd. Rating: 10/10." -- Mark Watkins * Dare Radio *"The 1977/78 campaign was a key one for Rangers. With skipper John Grieg approaching the end of a long and illustrious career and with the mercurial Jock Wallace at the helm, the Glasgow giants swept all before them, capturing the three domestic trophies on offer... A comprehensive look back at a huge season for Rangers that marked the end of an era." * Read the League *
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Profile Books Ltd A Mountain to the North A Lake to The South Paths
Book SynopsisThe grandson of Prince Genji lives outside of space and time and wanders the grounds of an old monastery in Kyoto. The monastery, too, is timeless, with barely a trace of any human presence. The wanderer is searching for a garden that has long captivated him.This novel by International Booker Prize winner László Krasznahorkai - perhaps his most serene and poetic work - describes a search for the unobtainable and the riches to be discovered along the way. Despite difficulties in finding the garden, the reader is closely introduced to the construction processes of the monastery as well as the geological and biological processes of the surrounding area, making this an unforgettable meditation on nature, life, history, and being.
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CICO Books My Crystal Guide: Learn How to Identify, Grow,
Book SynopsisIntroduce your child to the wonderful world of crystals and their powerful energies to help, heal and transform with this fully illustrated simple-to-use guide. Children are innately drawn to the energy of crystals – and crystal energies can help make things better for them at school, at home and at play. My Crystal Guide explores crystals from a child’s view – what crystals and minerals are and how to choose and work with the crystals you need – as well as introducing an understanding of crystal energies and crystal healing. Fun exercises to try are included throughout, along with simple meditations. The Children’s Crystal Finder includes 101 commonly available crystals and minerals with clear photographs and each crystal's healing qualities relevant to children, while the final chapter suggests how to help with all types of problems that children may encounter, including stress, not sleeping well, tests at school and making new friends. Created with children in mind, My Crystal Guide includes guidance and practical exercises for parents and carers, but is written for children to follow and understand.
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Troubador Publishing Edward Carpenter: A Victorian Rebel Fighting for
Book SynopsisIn his new book, Edward Carpenter: A Victorian Rebel Fighting for Gay Rights, Brian Anderson explores the life of the neglected Victorian gay icon Edward Carpenter. Using a large number of previously unpublished letters to his lovers, and friends, his tortuous journey from conforming youth to outspoken critic of Victorian society is traced. His adolescent hurts and sexual confusion, his fumbling first love affairs, the remarkable expansion of his mind at Cambridge and his timely release from a priestly and donnish life, are recounted. His entry into the world of socialist politics as a polemical writer and his turning from socialist rhetoric to sexual politics forms a central part of the narrative, together with an account of the obstacles that he faced in finding publishers daring enough to take his work at the height of the Oscar Wilde scandal. The intimate details of his gay life are, for the first time, combined with the most extensive analysis to date of his pioneering writing on homosexuality.
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Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Skill Sharpeners: Math, Grade 2 Workbook
Book SynopsisProvide engaging math practice and see childrenâs math and problem-solving skills improve with full-color Skill Sharpeners: Math activity books! The colorful theme-based activities create enjoyable learning experiences for children and improve their math fluency, number sense, and reasoning skills. Ideal for classroom and home use.
£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Mindfulness Activity Book: Calming Puzzles to
Book SynopsisTake a moment to unwind with this activity book, packed with calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages The wonderful thing about mindfulness is there are so many ways to practise it, and it’s no surprise that colouring and puzzle-solving have become favourite relaxation techniques for many. Filled with suitably soothing activities designed to focus your attention and free your mind of worry, this book contains 177 therapeutic puzzles, as well as breathing exercises, colouring pages and positive mantras to help you find your zen. Discover crosswords, mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day hassles. And it’s not just stress relief – solving puzzles is also believed to improve your memory, increase productivity and boost your mood. If you’ve had a long day, The Mindfulness Activity Book may be just what you need to wind down, allowing you to become fully absorbed in the present moment.
£8.54
DC Comics Superman Action Comics by Dan Jurgens Omnibus
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£85.50
Chronicle Books Star Wars The Mandalorian and Child 2026 Wall
Book Synopsis Celebrate the year with the Mandalorian and Grogu as they travel a galaxy full of thrilling adventures, snacks, and friends. Includes exclusive new artwork!Based on The Mandalorian and Child by Jeffrey Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the now classic Darth Vader and Son series, The Mandalorian and Child 2026 Wall Calendar includes artwork unique and charmingly funny illustrations that will delight Star Wars fans and give them a chance to experience The Mandalorian in a whole new way. © & ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.Perfect for: Fans of the Darth Vader and Son series Star Wars and The Mandalorian fans Busy families
£15.95
Triumph Books The Big Book of Five Nights at Freddy's: The
Book SynopsisStep into the haunted and hair-raising world of Five Nights at Freddy's! With animatronic animals, dark shadows, creepy vibes, and an ever-present sense of doom, Five Nights at Freddy's has been perfecting its formula for scares since the first game debuted in 2014. The Big Book of Five Nights at Freddy's is the ultimate guide to this immersive universe, providing comprehensive tips, tricks, and strategies for every game in the series. Additional topics covered include the history of the rapidly expanding franchise as well as the fascinating storylines that are cleverly woven throughout the games, all accompanied by full-color gameplay photos. This deluxe hardcover volume is perfect as a collectible for the experienced fan or a practical guide for new thrill-seekers.
£17.05
Workman Publishing Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous embroidery book features more than 100 original designs inspired by a colorful folk art aesthetic and infused with metaphysical meaning. How-to instructions allow readers to combine and stitch each symbol to create unique embroidered objects of personal significance. Hand embroidery can be a joyous respite from busy daily life. It is an exploration of material, an invitation to slow down, and it allows time for contemplation. Mystical Stitches combines this beloved and accessible craft with a spiritual element, introducing more than 100 different symbols readers can use to create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, and mythological icons for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson's folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form. In addition to basic techniques, an overview of material options, and an illustrated encyclopedia of stitches, the extensive treasury of symbols is lavishly photographed in hand-stitched, full-colour spreads that will inspire readers to create personalised designs to stitch on clothes, hang on the wall, place on an altar, carry with them, or display in a place of prominence. AUTHOR: Christi Johnson creates mystical garments that blend elements of botanical dyes with handcrafted stitches. The resulting textile talismans honor the body, its boundaries, its extensions, and its relations to the world and cosmos around us. She works from the belief that through self-expression, we discover our power to transform our worlds. Raised in tropical Florida, Johnson studied Fashion Design at Otis College of Art and Design. She worked in the fashion industry in Los Angeles for nearly a decade, most notably designing "cosmically crafted" limited-edition embroideries for boutique brand Coast-Wide's denim workwear, and now lives in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. As a teacher, Johnson also offers workshops in natural dyeing and embroidery and has created kits and booklets for students and DIYers. Her garments, booklets, kits, and embroidered artwork have sold at maker studios and boutiques across the nation.
£18.04
Sonicbond Publishing Yes On Track REVISED EDITION: Every Album, Every
Book SynopsisYes are the archetypal 1970s progressive rock group. Playing powerful and adventurous music when it was briefly part of the mainstream, the band thrilled millions with their iconic albums and epic live shows. Records like Fragile and Close to the Edge helped define an era and although the band dissolved at the end of the decade, Yes emerged once again with 90125, a streamlined, modern sound in the 1980s and a US number one hit single in ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’. Now in their sixth decade, the band continues to release albums and play live into the new millennium. This book examines each one of the band’s studio albums, highlighting the many high points, and the rarer missteps, as well as focussing on the changes in band dynamics which led to some varied – but always interesting – music. This new, expanded edition celebrates a flurry of recent Yes activity, including new albums The Quest and Mirror To The Sky as well as a detailed examination of the band’s live recordings, making this the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the band’s music yet written, which will be essential reading for Yes' legions of fans worldwide.
£999.99
John Blake Publishing Ltd Undercover War: Britain's Special Forces and
Book SynopsisWhen British troops first deployed to Northern Ireland in 1969 to keep apart rioting factions of loyalists and nationalists, they could not have known that they were being drawn into the longest campaign in the British Army's history, a battle against the threat of a new rising force - the Provisional Irish Republican Army. While patrols, vehicle bombs and incendiary speeches are the defining memories of the Troubles, the real war was fought out of sight and out of mind. For thirty years, Britain's Special Forces waged a ferocious, secretive struggle against a ruthless and implacable enemy. Harry McCallion's deep experience across the theatre of Northern Ireland offers a unique insight into nearly every major military action and operation in the Province. Having served seven tours with the Parachute Regiment, undergone selection for 14 Intelligence Company, completed six years with the SAS - including two tours with their anti-terrorism team - and received two commendations for bravery during service with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, there are few more qualified to tell this astonishing story. This book is his blistering account of the history of Britain's war against the IRA between 1970 and 1998. From new insights into high-profile killings and riveting accounts of enemy contact, to revelations about clandestine missions and the strategies used in combating a merciless enemy, Undercover War is the definitive inside story of the battle against the IRA, one of the most dangerous and effective terrorist organisations in recent history.
£9.49
APA Publications The Rough Guide to Vietnam (Travel Guide with
Book SynopsisThis practical travel guide to Vietnam features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Vietnam guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Vietnam easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Vietnam has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.The Rough Guide to VIETNAM covers: Ho Chi Minh City and around, the Mekong Delta, the central highlands, the southern coast, central Vietnam, the northern coast, Hanoi and around and the far north. Inside this Vietnam travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Vietnam, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Ca Mau Peninsula to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tra Su Bird Sanctuary or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ha Long Bay.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Vietnam entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESIncludes carefully planned routes covering the best of Vietnam, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Vietnam travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for water puppetry, boat trips, cycling, kayaking or exploring markets.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Kon Tum and Son My's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Vietnam, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWritten by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Vietnam guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Vietnam features fascinating insights into Vietnam, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass and the spectacular Khai Dinh Mausoleum.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Hoi An, Hue and many more locations in Vietnam, reduce the need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Vietnam allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
£999.99
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) GCSE English Language Literature AQA Complete
Book SynopsisThis CGP Complete Revision & Practice book is the ultimate all-in-one guide to success in GCSE AQA English Language and Literature! It''s perfectly matched to the AQA course, with clear study notes and examples that explain every reading and writing skill. We''ve also included Knowledge Organiser pages that summarise the key information for every AQA set text and the English Language exams.There''s a huge range of practice on offer, including warm-up and exam-style questions for every topic. Plus, there''s plenty of in-depth advice for the exams, including fully worked sample exams (for English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2) with graded answers to show students exactly what''s required. The book is rounded off with a full set of practice exams, with answers, for students to try for themselves.On top of that, we''ve included online videos that walk students through each question in the Language exam, plus a free Online Edition of the entire book. We know - thank us later.
£12.99
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) Functional Skills English: Edexcel Level 1 -
Book SynopsisThis essential Functional Skills English book for Edexcel has everything students need to succeed in the Level 1 English tests! It covers every topic and skill from the latest L1 Functional Skills Reading and Writing specifications. Everything's explained in CGP's easy-to-understand style, with examples and notes galore. Every topic is followed by a page of practice questions, so you can learn then test yourself as you go. We've included exam-style practice papers for Reading and Writing with full answers — so you'll know what to expect on the big day. Smashing!
£8.99
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) New GCSE English Language WJEC Eduqas Complete
Book SynopsisThis CGP book is the ultimate all-in-one guide to GCSE WJEC Eduqas English Language! It''s perfectly matched to the spec, with clear study notes that explain all the reading and writing skills. We''ve also included plenty of exam-style questions and a full set of practice papers, so you know exactly what to expect on the big day.You''ll find plenty of advice throughout, along with revision summaries of each section. There are fully worked sample exams for both papers, with graded answers to show you exactly what''s needed to achieve each grade.What''s more, we''ve included a free Online Edition of the whole book, plus online knowledge organisers at the end of each section which summarise all the key information!We also have a GCSE WJEC Eduqas Complete Revision and Practice book for English Literature (9781789082661).
£12.07
Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) 11 GL Maths Practice Book Assessment Tests Ages
Book SynopsisThis book is full of targeted practice to help children aged 8-9 build up their Maths skills for the 11+ (and other selective entrance exams). It's a superb way to give them a head-start in preparing for the test.The first section of the book helps children gain understanding and confidence by focusing on one topic at a time. This is followed by six Assessment Tests to improve their speed and accuracy across a wide range of questions. And if they get stuck or go wrong, the detailed answers make it easy to understand the reasoning behind the questions.This book is ideal for the 11+ tests set by GL Assessment and other test providers, and provides excellent practice for the Kent Test. A separate edition for the CEM tests is also available.Great news! A free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!
£9.96
Skyhorse Publishing Little Kitchen 40 Delicious and Simple Things
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£999.99
Pushkin Children's Books We Are Definitely Human
Book SynopsisMr and Mrs Li aren't quite sure what to make of the strange beings that crash into their house at midnight. Their eyes are very big, their skin is very blue, and their shape is very hard to describe. And even though they insist that they are DEFINITELY human, they're not like any human Mr and Mrs Li have ever seen. Fortunately the Lis are both very kind humans, so when the visitors ask for help, they don't think twice before giving it.
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing: The Comedy
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestsellerTwo comedy greats talk life, friendship and the joys of fishing...Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised that time is short. They'd better spend it fishing...So they dusted off their kits, chucked on their waders and ventured into the achingly beautiful British countryside to fish, rediscover the joys of their friendship and ruminate on some of life's most profound questions, such as: How did we get so old? Where are all the fish? What are your favourite pocket meats? What should we do if we find a corpse? Following the success of the BBC's Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series, this wonderful book by two lifelong friends is a love letter to the joys of angling, the thrill of the catch and the virtue of having a right daft laff with your mates. On the fish, the equipment, the food, and the locations, Gone Fishing is the perfect book for fans of Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse and for anyone who wants to read a brilliantly written and endlessly funny joint memoir on life, friendship and joys of fishing.
£999.99
Bonnier Books Ltd How To Be An F1 Driver: My Guide To Life In The
Book SynopsisAUTHOR OF SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, LIFE TO THE LIMITIn his 17 years as a Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button has picked up a thing or two about how to do the job properly. Sure, you need to be able to drive a car fast, but you also need to know the real rules for making it to the top. Like, how to tell a multiple F1 champion they need to check their blind-spot. What the difference is between a helmet and a hat, and indeed a 'helmet-hat'. And how to face down your team when you've just stacked their multi-million-pound car into a wall during practice.How To Be An F1 Driver lifts the lid on the people, the places, the weird rituals, the media, the cars, the perks and the disasters. Join Jenson as he reveals how not to race a stupid big truck, why driving Le Mans is like having five shots of tequila before lunch, and what to do when you finally hang up your helmet-hat.Trade ReviewA riotous romp through the hedonistic corners of the F1 circuit * Daily Telegraph *Very funny. This is Button unchained * Motorsport *A brilliant, flowing read * Daily Express on Life to the Limit *Button writes candidly and with great charm - with any luck we haven't seen the last of him either on track or in print * Classic Cars on Life to the Limit *Fascinating. Jenson reveals how he swapped the "sticky floors" of rural Somerset nightclubs for glitzy Monaco. * The Sun *Revealing. A fun and lively look at what it is to be an F1 driver * Autosport *
£10.44
