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Book SynopsisAndrew Solomon is a writer and activist working on politics, culture and psychology. He writes regularly for the New Yorker, Newsweek, and the Guardian. He is a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Cornell University and Special Adviser on LGBT Affairs to Yale University's Department of Psychiatry. The Noonday Demon won the 2001 National Book Award and was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. His highly-acclaimed study of family, Far from the Tree won the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award for General Non-fiction, the Lukas Book Prize and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, among others. He lives with his husband and son in New York and London.Trade ReviewThe tales Solomon returns with, of profound disability and extreme differences overcome, make it a bible of empathy and inclusion -- Cressida Connolly * Spectator *Andrew Solomon’s Far From The Tree is a prodigious, illuminating book about the challenge of being a parent – especially when children are out of the ordinary -- Tim Adams * Observer *Life-affirming, thought provoking and highly readable, the book was compiled over 10 years of interviews and I found it deeply moving -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *Many accounts are desperately moving, but Solomon goes far beyond cheap pity... The book is an exquisite written study of parental love – as well as "a how-to manual for receptivity" -- Kerry Hudson * Herald *[A] magnificent study of disability and identity differences -- Susannah Meadows * New York Times *This wise book is a careful and surprising study of difference between parent and child and how it shapes our lives -- Stephen Grosz * Sunday Telegraph *For anyone struggling with decisions over parenting, it’s an affirming reminder that there is no such thing as “normal” -- Femke Colborne * Big Issue in the North *Parents – especially mothers – are the heroes of this book, many of them describing with extraordinary absence of self-pity how they have coped with almost unimaginable adversity -- Dominic Lawson * Sunday Times *Solomon really makes you think... Uniquely brilliant -- William Leith * Evening Standard *Beautiful * The Times *

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Book SynopsisIn this delightful sequel to her bestseller Tender at the Bone, the beloved food writer Ruth Reichl returns with more tales full of love, life, humour and marvellous meals. Ruth Reichl''s pursuit of good food and good company leads her to New York and China, France and Los Angeles. She cooks and dines with world-famous chefs and the three star aristocracy of French cuisine, and her accounts of these meetings range from the madcap to the sublime. Reichl lovingly recreates all her marvellous meals in such succulent detail that readers will yearn from truffles in Provence and shrimp in Beijing. Throughout it all, Reichl is unafraid, even eager, to poke holes in the pretensions of food critics, making each and every course a hilarious and instructive occasion for novices and experts alike. She shares some of her first recipes so readers can make the Dry-Fried Shrimp she first tasted in China, or the Dacquoise served at the end of a magical visit to a Paris bistro. Reichl also shares th

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Book SynopsisPrepare to fall in love with Spanish food! With stunning photography, easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes and a real sense of love for the cuisine, this is the perfect book for anyone wanting to bring a little bit of Spain into the home. Your next ''go-to'' cookbook!''This is real fast food for people who care about eating'' -- Tom Parker Bowles''The Antonio Banderas of cooking'' -- Gordon Ramsay''The ease with which it can be made at home is a revelation'' -- Daily Mail Online''Delicious'' -- The Sun''Lovely authentic Spanish recipes'' -- ***** Reader review''Awesome recipes'' -- ***** Reader review''Absolutely fantastic'' -- ***** Reader review''If you want to venture into Spanish cooking, this is the book you should have at home'' -- ***** Reader review''Fantastic book, engaging writing and recipes that actually work. Definitely recommend''-- ***** ReadeTrade ReviewThis is real fast food for people who care about eating -- Tom Parker BowlesThe Antonio Banderas of cooking -- Gordon Ramsaythe brilliant Omar Allibhoy -- Nigel Slater * The Observer Food Monthly *Delicious * The Sun *His stated aim is to demystify things, making tapas an everyday option that can be rustled up from easily available, inexpensive and store cupboard ingredients. In this he succeeds triumphantly, with a collection of 120 mostly approachable recipes that take you by the hand and seduce you with their flavours, directness and simplicity * Daily Mail Online *

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Book SynopsisMel Cash BA, LCSP (Assoc) has been a massage therapist since 1985, and has become one of the world's leading authorities on the subject through his books. He is the principal tutor of the London School of Sports Massage, and has lectured in anatomy and physiology at the University of Westminster.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA truly lovely coming-of-age tale buzzing with bee facts, this is a honey pot for budding entomologists, naturalists, and scientists of all variety. — Booklist Graphic novel fans, lovers of nonfiction, budding ecologists, and readers looking for their next great obsession will be buzzing around this title for years to come. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Book SynopsisA captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems.Trade Review"BOTANICAL SHAKESPEARE [is] a comprehensive guide to the flora that appears in Shakespeare's work." -- The New York Times "The book [has] stunning illustrations paired with beautiful (and, sometimes, downright bawdy) lines from Shakespeare." -- Paste Magazine "Each plant's one-page entry (a few get two) features a lovely full-color drawing and the line(s) where it appears, fully cited ... Nature buffs and general readers as well as students will enjoy this interesting book, which is suitable for both browsing and quick reference." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MinaLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before." -- Tor.com "We got a chance to take a look inside, and trust us - you won't be disappointed ... Just the chapter illustrations alone are swoon-worthy." -- MuggleNet "Lavishly retold." -- Parade.com "Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740." -- Tor.com "What a glorious journey ... This collectible edition is filled with stunning illustrations of stories that continue to be cherished by readers of all ages. Forget the flowers, chuck the chocolates. The Beauty and the Beast is a scrumptious wonder." -- Entertainment Report

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Essential to any Ozophile's collection...Scarfone and Stillman have brought as many new finds and hitherto unseen treats as possible to the pages of this retrospective." -- Book Reviews by David Marshall James "The coffee table book offers a treasure trove of images, including startling photos of Judy Garland testing multiple wigs in various styles and colors-including cascading blonde locks." -- Variety "The rare photos and new information in the book are worth the price of the book alone. Well done to Stillman and Scarfone!" -- The Royal Blog of OZ "Dedicated millions will find much to tickle them in The Official 75th Anniversary Companion, which compliments Scarfone and Stillman's storytelling with artifacts from Turner Entertainment's Oz archives." -- Psychobabble "It's a gorgeous tome that celebrates a gorgeous film." -- The Examiner "Take a trip down Memory Lane as Dorothy...and the entire cast and crew of the film join you on your journey complete with interesting insights, little known facts and fascinating text." -- Collector's Corner "The wealth of knowledge and historical significance this volume contains is unprecedented." -- Lez Get Real "Wonderful. Fantastic. Brilliant. Gorgeous... this is by far the book to get this year or any year. It's the perfect holiday gift, birthday gift, or gift for any occasion. Oz fans, Garland fans, MGM fans, musicals fans, and so on, will enjoy this book for years to come." -- Judy Garland News "Filled with behind-the-scenes facts and photos (Judy Garland in a soon-to-be-nixed blonde wig!), the film's 75th-anniversary compendium is a must-have for fans." -- People magazine "Jump over the rainbow with inside stories from the classic film." -- Entertainment Weekly "Sure to satisfy diehard fans as well as newbies...as it stands today, this book is the best tangible access to Oz goodies on print." -- PopMatters "Honoring the film's 75th anniversary, William Stillman and Jay Scarfone pull out all the stops for this expansive and well-made official tome." -- Parade.com "Beautifully designed with an array of film stills, Technicolor test frames, rare artwork and photography...this collectible edition provides an unrivaled glimpse at the land where dreams come true." -- Turner Classic Movies "The most exciting discoveries in this anniversary companion are the visual elements...Their Anniversary Companion is reverent yet fun, and the determination to scrounge up some new material for die-hard Oz fans is admirable." -- The Baum Bugle

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Book SynopsisCheeky Chimp from the new Eco Puppet Buddies range is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. This beautiful collection features embroidered eyes, and wonderfully soft materials and offers a lot of fun at an excellent price point. With its expressive eyes, detailed facial features, and smooth, soft fur, this cheeky Chimp puppet looks like it just stepped out of the jungle. Ideal for children.

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Book SynopsisWarriors Super Edition: SkyClan’s Destiny is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series!Trade Review"The characters are skillfully developed and Hunter provides a satisfying conclusion. 'Warriors' aficionados will bury their noses in the super volume and won't emerge until they have whetted their appetites for the next installment." -- School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisIn the first book of the Ravenpaw’s Path manga arc, find out what happened to Ravenpaw after he left ThunderClan in Warriors #1: Into the Wild.Ravenpaw has settled into life on the farm, away from the forest and Tigerstar's evil eye.

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Book SynopsisBaby Boy Fisher was raised in institutions from the moment of his birth in prison to a single mother. He ultimately came to live with a foster family, where he endured near-constant verbal and physical abuse. In his mid-teens he escaped and enlisted in the navy, where he became a man of the world, raised by the family he created for himself.Finding Fish shows how, out of this unlikely mix of deprivation and hope, an artist was born -- first as the child who painted the feelings his words dared not speak, then as a poet and storyteller who would eventually become one of Hollywood''s most sought-after screenwriters.A tumultuous and ultimately gratifying tale of self-discovery written in Fisher''s gritty yet melodic literary voice, Finding Fish is an unforgettable reading experience.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully-designed gift package showcasing the most comprehensive Scrabble resource ever, the perfect reference work for all players. Now fully updated with all official words, it includes an exhaustive list of every valid word playable in Scrabble. Comes with a supplement with hints and tips for improving your game.Presented in three sections, this book includes a comprehensive dictionary with short definitions of all playable words of two to nine letters in length, and a section with a full listing of all playable words of ten to fifteen letters in length and a supplement packed with advice on how to improve your game.Provides quick and easy access to all playable words in Scrabble, making words easier to remember and adding interest to most social games, whether you're a beginner or a veteran! With succinct and practical definitions for every word of between two and nine letters, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a second dictionary.Collins Scrabble dictionaries are officially endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players.2024 Mattel. SCRABBLE and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel

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Book SynopsisHeroism or cowardice? A stunning story of the First World War from a master storyteller 'Full of warmth as well as grief, conveying vividly how precious it is to be alive' Sunday Times As young Thomas Peaceful looks back over his childhood from the battlefields of the First World War, his memories are full of family life deep in the countryside. But the clock is ticking, and every moment Tommo spends remembering how things used to be, means another moment closer to something that will change his life for ever.Trade Review‘A deeply moving portrayal of camaraderie and courage, innocence and brutality’ Telegraph ‘[Tommo’s] journey from agricultural labourer to cannon fodder is movingly told . . . Morpurgo is expert at getting through to his readers. He writes here about events that should never be forgotten nor forgiven, and does so most effectively’ Independent ‘Full of warmth as well as grief, conveying vividly how precious it is to be alive’ Sunday Times ‘The best novel he’s written since The Butterfly Lion’ The Times ‘Deserved to last as an insight into the First World War in the same way as, say, The Silver Sword or Goodnight Mr Tom’ Telegraph ‘A poignant, elegiac novel’ Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis For the first time ever, a special enhanced edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J. R. R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colours. Trade Review‘One of the most influential books of our generation’The Times ‘Finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls … an exciting epic of travel, magical adventure, working up to a devastating climax’The Observer ‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them’Sunday Times ‘One of the best loved characters in English fiction … a marvellous fantasy adventure’Daily Mail ‘A flawless masterpiece’The Times

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Book Synopsis60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka CocktailsVodka is the perfect spirit that can turn almost any combination of mixer, juice and garnish into a bold and boozy beverage. Clear in colour and crisp to taste, some of the most famous cocktails are vodka-based.From the punchy Moscow Mule and the pink-hued Cosmopolitan, to the sweet-smooth Espresso Martini and the Bloody Mary pick-me-up, this beautifully illustrated book shows off the best of vodka cocktails that are fun and easy to make.In Vodka Made Me Do It seasoned mixologist, writer and cocktail consultant Colleen Graham explains everything you need to know about this versatile spirit: how to make tasty vodka infusions, which mixers blend well and how to create flavourful cocktails for every occasion.Including twists on classic cocktails from bellinis and punches, to a whole host of delicious martinis you'll soon be saying; Sip sip hooray for vodka!'

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Book SynopsisAs twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer'J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of MurderA sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite'Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesA Siren's call to murderFormer Met police officer Jodie Nosey' Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the Penstowan police force. But living and working alongside DCI Nathan Withers while still trying to grow her catering company brings its own challenges, especially when Jodie's attention is quickly taken up by the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman.While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, Jodie and Nathan fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real and very dangerous turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience classics which will endure for generations to come.A single person is missing for you, and the whole world is emptyJohn Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their daughter fall ill. At first they thought it was flu, then she was placed on life support. Days later, the Dunnes were sitting down to dinner when John suffered a massive and fatal coronary.This powerful book is Didion's attempt to make sense of the weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness'. The result is a personal yet universal portrait of marriage and life, in good times and bad, from one of the defining voices of American literature.Beautiful and devastating Didion has always been a precise, humane and meticulously truthful writer, but on the subject of death she becomes essential' Zadie SmithTrade Review‘It is the most awesome performance of both participating in, and watching, an event. Even though Didion does not allow herself to break down, only a terribly controlled reader will resist doing the same’ Independent ‘Ultimately, and unexpectedly for a book about illness and death, this is a wonderfully life-affirming book’ Observer ‘Searing, informative and affecting. Don’t leave life without it’ Financial Times ‘This is a beautiful and devastating book by one of the finest writers we have. Didion has always been a precise, humane and meticulously truthful writer, but on the subject of death she becomes essential.’ Zadie Smith ‘Taking the reader to places where they would not otherwise go is one of the things a really good book can do. The Year of Magical Thinking does just that, and brilliantly. Powerful, moving and true’ Spectator ‘A great book, a great work. Angular, exact, pressured and tough, precise as a diamond drill bit’ Nick Laird

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Book SynopsisThe latest pet-themed picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.A fun-filled look into the hilarious and heroic world of hamsters, as they battle their greatest enemies, the guinea-pigs!From the award-winning author and illustrator duo behind Dogs in Disguise and Cats in Chaos, Peter Bently and John Bond now turn their attention to the smallest but mightiest of all pets the hamster! Filled with unexpected animal antics, high-octane drama and endless humour, this overlooked little creature is taking centre stage as never before in the greatest pet showdown yet.This jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular author Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!Trade ReviewPraise for Dogs in Disguise: ‘A rambunctious rhyming picture-book romp ideal for fans of the “Oi!” books, full of ingenious pooches and some truly outrageous rhymes (think schnauzers in trousers and shih-tzus doing ju-jitsu). Bond’s trademark wide, staring eyes and bright block colours perfectly complement Bently’s bouncing text.’ Guardian ‘This gleeful, absurd and beautifully drawn book should be on every Christmas list’ The Big Issue 'Laugh-out-loud funny!' Independent ‘An extremely well-crafted and fun story time book that will have children asking for repeat reads again and again.’ BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond: “Mixes silliness with a Jon Klassen-like note of piquant peril . . . and an unexpected final twist make(s) for great appeal.” Guardian ‘John Bond brilliantly captures the single-mindedness of small children…little readers will certainly want seconds.’Observer “Adorable . . . a really sweet story with absolutely stunning illustrations” BookTrust Praise for Mini Rabbit Must Help by John Bond: “Lively colourful illustrations . . . A Charming and witty book” BookTrust

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Book SynopsisThe essential day-to-day guide for training for and nailing your first marathon.Chris is a mad keen runner. I hope this book inspires others to get out and do it.' Sir Mo FarahWHEN IT COMES TO RUNNING A MARATHON, IT'S NOT ACTUALLY ABOUT MAKING IT TO THE FINISH LINE, IT'S ABOUT HAVING THE GUTS TO MAKE IT TO THE START LINE.'In this beautifully designed and not-at-all scary marathon training guide, Chris Evans breaks down how we can all get ourselves off our sofas, up on our feet and onto that start line. And all in just 119 days!Fizzing with energy, great tips and hard-won experience, this is the perfect guide for anyone keen to take up their own marathon challenge, and to change their lives forever.Trade Review‘An awesome way to get to the start line of your first ever marathon and reach the finish line having enjoyed every moment!’ Paula Radcliffe ‘Chris is the king of the eleven-minute mile!’ Steve Cram

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Book SynopsisA sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesJodie Nosey' Parker is back!When a body turned up at her last catering gig it certainly put people off the hors d'oeuvres. With a reputation to salvage, Jodie's determined that her next job for the village's festival will go off without a hitch.But when chaos breaks out, Jodie Parker somehow always finds herself caught up in the picture. The body of a writer from the festival is discovered at the bottom of a cliff, and the prime suspect turns out to be the guest of honour, the esteemed painter Duncan Stovall.With her background in the Met police, Jodie has got solving cases down to a fine art so she knows things are rarely as they seem.Can she find the killer before the village faces another brush with death?The second book in the Jodie Nosey' Parker cozy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cosy mystery with a British female sle

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Book SynopsisA fascinating and thoughtful exploration of faith in the modern world. If you're wondering why it matters and how to make sense of it, read on.' Clare BaldingIs it possible to believe in God and be gay? How does it feel to be excluded from a religious community because of your sexuality? Why do some people still believe being LGBT is a sin?The Book of Queer Prophets contains modern-day epistles from some of our most important thinkers, writers and activists: Jeanette Winterson tackles religious dogma, Amrou Al-Kadhi writes about trying to make it as a Muslim drag queen in London, John Bell writes about his decision to come out later in life, Tamsin Omond remembers getting married in the middle of a protest and Kate Bottley explains her journey to becoming an LGBT ally.Essays from: Jeanette Winterson, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Garrard Conley, Juno Dawson, Rev. Winnie Varghese, Keith Jarrett, Jay Hulme, Lucy Knight, Tamsin Omond, Erin Clark, Michael Segalov, JaTrade Review‘A fascinating and thoughtful exploration of faith in the modern world. If you’re wondering why it matters and how to make sense of it, read on.’ CLARE BALDING ‘This book will make you cry, but it will also have you cheering. Crying, because it will remind you of religion’s ancient and enduring quality towards the queer, the different, the other. Cheering, because it is now religion that’s in the dock, with God as the judge. And God loves queers. Wonder what the verdict will be…’ RICHARD HOLLOWAY, Sunday Times best selling author of Leaving Alexandria ‘A beautiful, powerful, personal and provocative book. An important one too. I laughed and gasped and learned from these stories of resistance, insistence, truth and love.’ COLE MORETON, author and journalist ‘This is a book that should be in every school, and probably handed out in every places of worship, too.’Andrew McMillan, OBSERVER ‘Each story is powerful and personal … The Book of Queer Prophets celebrates the transcendental connection between spirituality and religion.’ DIVA MAGAZINE ‘Simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting. A raw and honest look at religion, gender, and sexuality.’ BOOK RIOT ‘This is a fine book. The Queer Prophet’s struggle is wet with tears and stiff with courage. I loved just being there with them, listening to their witness, their story. As a heterosexual man theirs is a world I barely know – to be invited in is a privilege and a joy.’ PETER OWEN-JONES author of Letters from an Extreme Pilgrim

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Book SynopsisThe Battle of the Falkland Islands Before and After with the aid of Henry Edmund Harvey Spencer-Cooper is a historic masterpiece that delves into the intricacies of naval conflict for the duration of a pivotal moment in World War I. Spencer-Cooper's meticulous evaluation unfolds the events main up to and following the Battle of the Falkland Islands, offering readers with a complete information of the navy techniques, geopolitical factors, and the profound effect of this maritime engagement. As a wonderful historian and creator, Spencer-Cooper not handiest dissects the info of the conflict however additionally weaves a narrative that connects readers to the broader historical context. His insightful analysis is going beyond the tactical components, providing a profound exploration of the human testimonies, political selections, and the effects that reverberated before and after this considerable naval clash. The creator's elegant prose and passion for historical storytelling shine thru, making the complexities of naval struggle handy to a huge target market. Spencer-Cooper's paintings will become a gateway for readers to have interaction with and recognize the multifaceted dimensions of this historical event. The Battle of the Falkland Islands Before and After stands as a testament to Spencer-Cooper's potential to mix scholarly depth with attractive storytelling, creating a compelling narrative that enriches our knowledge of a vital moment in naval history.

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Book Synopsis ’Be warned: cracking puzzles releases a very addictive drug.’ – Marcus du Sautoy Have you ever wanted to be a puzzle pro or logical luminary? Well, look no further!Trade Review‘In this book you can immerse yourself in the joys of […] the amazing buzz you get when you’ve struggled to crack a challenging puzzle and then suddenly you see a clever way to unlock the enigma’ – Marcus du Sautoy ‘As a school maths teacher, I thrive on writing puzzles for my students. Now teacher becomes student, as I roll up my sleeves and get stuck into these puzzles. Many of my students have participated in UKMT maths challenges, so it's a chance for everyone to put their grey matter to the test! A must have book for anyone that wants to stretch their mind’ – Bobby Seagull, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers

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Book SynopsisBE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDEMillions of readers have loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower.These ten tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again!Marvel at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish!Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.David Walliams was most recently Children's #1bestseller for six weeks withGangsta Granny Strikes Again!(TCM chart: from 20 Nov 2021)Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” – Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” – Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” – The Independent

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Book SynopsisTreasure House Composition Skills Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11. They include both classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction, which stimulate children to think, talk and write for a range of purposes.Treasure House Composition Skills Pupil Book 5: has 20 units covers all the composition skills in the 2014 National Curriculum includes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction extracts, with detailed annotations explaining how each showcases a particular composition skill accompanies each extract with carefully structured questions, building up to a piece of writing helps pupils to become assured, proficient writers provides regular progress checks with 3 review units.This pupil book can be used with Treasure House Composition Skills Teacher's Guide 5 and activities on Collins Connect for a complete programme to enhance writing skills.

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Book SynopsisLevel: EYFS early years foundation stageSubject: EnglishLearn to hold a pen at home using this motivating wipe-clean book!This educational wipe-clean activity book is a fun and easy way to help children in preschool and reception build confidence with writing at home.- Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn how to hold and use a pen correctly.- Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.- Colourful, motivating activities to help boost confidence.

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Book SynopsisI was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with purple and Sabbath written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer'Bruce Dickinson Iron Maiden's legendary front man is one of the world's most iconic singers and songwriters. But there are many strings to Bruce's bow, of which larger-than-life lead vocalist is just one. He is also an airline captain, aviation entrepreneur, motivational speaker, beer brewer, novelist, radio presenter, film scriptwriter and an international fencer: truly one of the most unique and interesting men in the world.In What Does this Button Do? Bruce contemplates the rollercoaster of life. He recounts in his uniquely anarchic voice the explosive exploits of his eccentric British childhood, the meteoric rise of Maiden, summoning the powers of darkness, the philosophy of fencing, brutishly beautiful Boeings and firmly dismissing cancer like an uninvited guest.Bold, honest, intelligent Trade Review‘A chatty and anecdote-filled autobiography… There is much fun to be had, such as trying to put a certain part of his anatomy in the ear of the singer in rival band Quiet Riot (clue:not his finger) Sunday Times Books of the Year ‘The entertaining chronicle of a spotty anorak who escaped his grey existence into the absurd drama of life as Iron Maiden’s frontman’ Daily Telegraph Books of the Year ‘What Does This Button Do? is a genuinely fascinating and funny look back at Dickinson’s life. From his early days growing up in the Nottinghamshire mining town of Worksop (where he was raised by his grandparents until the age of six) to his roller-coaster 40-year music career, it paints a candid picture of a life well lived.’ Classic Rock Magazine ‘If you only read one book this year, it absolutely must be Bruce Dickinson’s new autobiography, What Does This Button Do? … The book is every bit as entertaining and bursting with energy as you might expect.’ Metal Hammer ‘Whether you are a Maiden fanatic, an aviation enthusiast, a fencing aficionado or none or even all of the above, you will most definitely get something from this extremely well written and entertaining book, such is the calibre of the man, his philosophies and the level of his accomplishments.’ Metaltalk

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Book SynopsisFind your way through every part of J.R.R. Tolkien's great creation, from the Middle-earth of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the undying lands of the WestThe Atlas of Tolkien's Middle-earth is an essential guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days as recounted in The Silmarillion to the Third Age of The Lord of the Rings, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring.Hundreds of maps and diagrams survey the journeys of the principal characters day by day including all the battles and key locations of the First, Second and Third Ages. Plans and descriptions of castles, buildings and distinctive landforms accompany thematic maps describing climate, vegetation, languages and population throughout the history of Middle-earth.Trade Review‘Absolutely indispensable… in its scope and coverage it is a masterful work, a fitting monument to the talents and imagination of the cartographer and of the man who invented these lands’– Mythprint

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Book Synopsis''Fantasy as it ought to be written'' George R.R. MartinThe final instalment of Robin Hobb's Sunday Times bestselling series The Rain Wild Chronicles.Dragons will fly over Kelsingra once moreAttacked by hunters, Tintaglia is dying of her wounds. If she perishes, her ancestral memories will die with her and the dragons in the ancient city of Kelsingra will lose the secret knowledge they need to survive.The dragon keepers immerse themselves in the dangerously addictive memory-stone records of the city in the hope of recovering the lost Elderling magic that once allowed humans and dragons to co-exist.But war is coming: war between dragons and those who would destroy themTrade Review'What makes her novels addictive is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics' The Times ‘Hobb is superb’ Conn Iggulden ‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisA beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson.Trade Review“I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero” – Julia Donaldson

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Book SynopsisThe Murderer is with us on the train now'It's just after midnight, and the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift, isolated by the storm. A passenger lies dead, stabbeda dozen times, his door locked from the inside.The world's greatest detective, Hercule Poirot, must identify the prime suspects from among the small but disparate group of remaining passengers before the murderer decides to strike again.Trade Review“Need it be said – the little grey cells solve once more the seemingly insoluble. Mrs Christie makes an improbable tale very real, and keeps her readers enthralled and guessing to the end.” Times Literary Supplement “A brilliantly ingenious story.” Dorothy L. Sayers, Daily Herald “Ingenuity at its height … the idea is utterly novel, the setting a model of realism, and the characters a versatile, attractive crew.” Woman’s Journal “A piece of classic workmanship .. exquisite and wholly satisfying.” News Chronicle

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Book SynopsisThird volume in the bestselling Starbuck Chronicles. The battle for control of Richmond, the Confederate capital, continues through the hot summer of 1862.Captain Nate Starbuck, yankee fighting for the Southern cause, has to survive and win in the bitter struggle not only against the formidable Northern army but equally in opposition to his own superiors who would like nothing better than to see Nate Starbuck dead and dishonoured.Starbuck's courage is tested to the limit in his desperate manoeuvres to retrieve his own and the Legion's honour in this the thrid narrative of Bernard Cornwell's sweeping epic of the American Civil War.Trade ReviewPraise for BATTLE FLAG: ‘A humdinger of a blood-and-guts battle’ Daily Mail ‘Admirably catches the chaotic and bloody nature of the action . . . it’s a state-of-the-art swashbuckler’ Sunday Times Cornwell unerringly hits his form . . . battle-scenes of exceptional grandeur pictured in brisk, pungent prose’ Mail on Sunday Praise for Bernard Cornwell: ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2).Each reader includes:Audio with a reading of the adapted storyHelpful notes on charactersCultural and historical notes relevant to the plotA glossary of the more difficult wordsRoger Ackroyd is a man who knows too much.He knows the woman he loved poisoned her first husband. He knows someone was blackmailing her and now he knows she killed herself.When Roger Ackroyd is found murdered, the famous Belgiandetective, Hercule Poirot, is called in to find out who the killer is.Trade Review‘As a teacher using the Amazing People ELT Readers in an Extensive Reading Project, I’m as happy as my students are: motivating topics/real people, interesting facts and a great alternative to Graded Reader fiction. Having said that, the same class is also reading books from the Agatha Christie series, and enjoying them very much. Their Reading Diaries are full of questions, speculation about who-dunnit and comments about “unputdownability”. The buzz in the classroom when we’re swopping books is tangible.’Hania Bociek, Zürich, Switzerland

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Book SynopsisNow shortlisted for the 2012 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award and the Wellcome Trust Book Prize, The Hour Between Dog and Wolf is a resonant exploration of economic behaviour and its consequences.Shortlisted for the 2012 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award and the Wellcome Trust Book Prize, this startling and unconventional book from neuroscientist and former Wall Street trader John Coates shows us the bankers in their natural environment, revealing how their biochemistry has a lasting and significant impact on our economy.We learn how risk stimulates the most primitive part of the banker's brain and how making the deals our bank balances depend on provokes an overwhelming fight-or-flight response. Constant swinging between aggression and apprehension impairs their judgment, causing economic upheaval in the wider world. The transformation between each split-second decision is what Coates calls the hour between dog and wolf, and understandingTrade Review‘This brilliant book shows how human biology contributes to the alternating cycles of irrational exuberance and pessimism that destabilise banks and the global economy – and how the system could be calmed down by applying biological principles … Should be top of the summer reading list for Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan, and anyone else wondering why traders so often get banks into trouble’ Financial Times ‘This stunning book… should be compulsory reading for anyone concerned about the behaviour of those involved in the lying and manipulation of those involved in the lying and manipulation of successive banking scandals’ Mail on Sunday ‘If Coates is right- the evidence he presents is compelling- then the financial; crises that so frequently plague capitalism find their roots in human biology’ New Scientist Magazine ‘The picture of humans as rational economic machines has gone down the tubes. This book looks at the biology of why Homo economicus is a myth, and no one is better positioned to write this than Coates – he is a neuroscientist and an economist and an ex-Wall Street trader and a spectacular writer. A superb book’ Robert Sapolsky, Professor of Neurology, Stanford University, and author of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers ‘A terrific read – better than any amount of economic analysis because it explains what lies at the root of economic disaster – those biological drivers that cause sane and clever people to make catastrophic decisions. Every banker should be made to read it!’ Rita Carter, author of Mapping the Mind ‘It makes intuitive sense that biological responses inform the mood of the markets. This book puts flesh on that idea’ Economist

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Book SynopsisIn this electrifying autobiography, Rik stands naked in front of his vast legions of fans and disciples and invites them to take communion with the blood he has spilled for them during his thirty year war on show business.Trade Review'a ludicrous…very funny – fusion of fact and comic fantasy'The Times '… a dense clootie dumpling of a book.'Sunday Herald '… hilariously irreverent …'Daily Express 'It's a masterpiece in tongue-in-cheek ego-mania, a comic tour de force or – if you are the ghost of Mary Whitehouse – a nasty, smelly, subversive book about an incurable bighead who shouldn't be on the telly, let alone in print.'The Journal, Newcastle upon Tyne '… should get a few old farts in Tunbridge Wells trying to work out how to send emails … Mayall's disciples will love this nook and he might win over several million more followers with it.'Sport Lads Mag (plus four stars) '… full of fun and laughter, just like the man himself. A word of warning: don't read it in public …the belly-laughs may cause embarrassment.'Nottingham Evening Post*****Nuts Magazine

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Book SynopsisCoward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.An international mission calls for unflinching bravery in the bedroom . . .Caught between an opium-selling vicar's wife, an Amazonian bandit queen looking for her next husband and the Chinese Emperor's ravishing concubine, Harry Flashman is busier than ever.Trade Review'Flashman is a wonderful creation, by a master storyteller. We'll forever delight in his evil antics' JEFFREY ARCHER ‘Politically incorrect, lascivious and fiendishly handsome, Flashman is the greatest ’ BORIS JOHNSON ‘Flashman is one of the great characters of modern fiction; a rogue, a lover, and always an irresistible read’ BERNARD CORNWELL ‘Flashman, Sherlock Holmes, Toad of Toad Hall, Bertie Wooster. Any writer would give his eye-teeth to have created a character as good as those. GMF was one of the greats’ CONN IGGULDEN ‘The perfect fictional creation’ TONY PARSONS ‘A first-rate historical novelist’ KINGSLEY AMIS

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Book SynopsisMind Mapping is a breakthrough system of planning and note-taking that cuts homework time in half and makes schoolwork fun. Mind Maps for Kids is Tony Buzan's first book written specially for a younger audience, suitable for ages 7 to 14.Tony Buzan has been teaching children all over the world for the past thirty years and has proved that Mind Maps are the magic formula in the classroom: remembering facts and figures is a piece of cake, planning is a doddle and getting stuck for an answer is a thing of the past.In Mind Maps for Kids, Tony Buzan explains this amazing system using step-by-step examples in every subject across the curriculum. He shows just how easy Mind Mapping is and how it can help kids to remember things and concentrate better make clearer and better notes revise and ace exams! come up with ideas and unlock the imagination save timeMind Maps for Kids is a full-colour workbook, with the emphasis on having fun. As well as tips for improving memory and concentration, the book is packed with jokes, cartoons and brainteasers.Mind Mapping is the shortcut to success that puts kids one step (and sometimes miles!) ahead.Trade Review‘Mind Maps are fun for all ages.’ The Independent (Top 10 Best Revision Guides) The whole world should Mind Map.'THE EXPRESS 'The biggest name in memory.'THE NEW YORKER 'Tony Buzan deserves a medal for coming up with the sanity-saving concept of Mind Maps, which make difficult mental tasks possible, even pleasurable, by engaging the right side of the brain, where colour and creativity reign…The system can be a lifesaver for children with dyslexia-type difficulties.’ Time Out

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Book SynopsisA death in the family-from-hell bring Detectives Fry and Cooper to a remote and unfriendly rural community in their fourth psychological thriller.Trade ReviewPraise for Blind to the Bones: ‘He has got better with each book. This is another very fine book, masterfully plotted and filled with real flesh-and-blood personalities’ Daily Telegraph ‘Another of Booth’s fine Derbyshire mysteries’ Scotsman Praise for Stephen Booth: ‘Stephen Booth creates a fine sense of place and atmosphere … the unguessable solution to the crime comes as a real surprise’ Sunday Telegraph ‘The complex relationship between [Cooper and Fry] is excellently drawn, and is combined with an intriguing plot and a real sense of place: Stephen Booth is an author to keep an eye on’ Evening Standard ‘Stephen Booth makes high summer in Derbyshire as dark and terrifying as midwinter’ Val McDermid ‘A dark star may be born!’ Reginald Hill 'A leading light of British crime writing' Maxim Jakubowski, Guardian

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Book SynopsisArts & Crafts Society Exclusively from Half Moon Bay By Design.

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