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Book SynopsisMake learning about math fun with the 40+ hands-on art activities in Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids! Make Art + Learn Math Concepts = Become a Math Genius! Create fine art-inspired projects using math, including M. C. Escher’s tessellations, Wassily Kandinski’s abstractions, and Alexander Calder’s mobiles. Make pixel art using graph paper, grids, and dot grids. Explore projects that teach symmetry with mandala drawings, stained glass rose window art, and more. Use equations, counting, addition, and multiplication to create Fibonacci and golden rectangle art. Play with geometric shapes like spirals, hexagrams, and tetrahedrons. Learn about patterns and motifs used by cultures from all over the world, including Native American porcupine quill art, African Kente prints, and labyrinths from ancient Crete. Cook up some delicious math by making cookie tangrams, waffle fractions, and bread art. Take a creative path to mastering math with Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids!Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction What You’ll Need Key Math Concepts 1 = Math with Fine Artists Fine artists often use math in their creations. Explore their artwork with these fun projects. Paul Klee’s Geometric Mosaic M. C. Escher’s Infinity Triangles Victor Vasarely’s Op Art Illusions Alexander Calder’s Face Mobile Frank Stella’s Protractor Art Jasper Johns’s Hidden Number Art Frank Lloyd Wright’s Geometric Stained-Glass Art 2 = Art with Graphs & Grids, Numbers & Equations Try creative mathematical projects on graph paper, and count your way through art with projects that feature equations. Square Numbers Tower Dot Grid Art Multiplication Grid Art Skip Counting Circular Art Golden Spiral Art Splash Patterns Vedic Square 3 = Symmetry in Art Symmetry is when two or more parts are identical on either side of a shape or form. Explore these fun ways to make art with symmetry. Rotational Symmetry Paper Clip Symmetrical Art Mandala Drawings Kirigami Paper Cutting Rose Window Stained Glass Hectograph Ink Prints 4 = Geometric Art Get creative with shapes and lines. Spiral Squares Descending Polygons Triangle Math Puzzle 3-D Paper Shapes Tetrahedral Kite 5 = Cultural Math Art Art has been created throughout history and around the world. And in most art, math and patterns are involved. Native American Quill Art African Kente-Pattern Prints Tibetan Sand Pendulum Art Spanish Geometric Tile Cube Puzzles Ancient Cretan Labyrinth Islamic Eight-Pointed Stars Yin-Yang Asian Geometrical Art 6 = Edible Math Art Everything is always more fun when food is involved. The projects in this section are all edible. You’re welcome! Pattern Block Cookies Waffle Fraction Patterns Chocolate Square Splatter Art Bread Art: Doubling a Recipe Stained Glass Gelatin Art More Stuff Templates Resources About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis'Utterly charming and uplifting' The Good Book Guide Voted Britain's favourite poem, 'Warning', written in 1961, is known and loved the world over for its message of old age as a time for indulgence and fun. In the poem's respectable middle-aged woman, as she imagines herself in old age as a cheeky rebel with outrageous clothes and dotty behaviour, poet Jenny Joseph has created a character whose thoughts have been quoted at conferences and funerals, used to cheer up sick friends and remembered with pleasure by children and adults alike around the world. Here, 'Warning' appears as a beautiful updated edition with new illustrations; the perfect gift for a friend or relative who wants to grow older free from expectations, with a joyful and rebellious spirit.Trade ReviewA poem that was to inspire two generations of women to contemplate behaving badly * Mail on Sunday *The most popular poem in Britain * Guardian *Inspires us to embrace the freedoms of old age, and some dubious sartorial choices -- Allie Esiri * Woman and Home *Continues to inspire with its humour... speaks to the devil in us all... Utterly charming and uplifting * Good Book Guide *

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Book Synopsis Find out how children live all around the world in this beautifully illustrated paperback bookChildren all over the world are very different, but they also have much in common. In this beautifully illustrated book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat, wear and play, and how they speak and celebrate. From breakfasts to birthdays, cakes to clothes, and hiccups to hellos, there are so many ways to say and do things - but everyone shares a love of family, friends, food and fun. This delightful book teaches us that despite different languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world, after all. A unique, warm-hearted book to help teach children understanding, harmony and respect.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLER TikTok superstar Poppy O'Toole shares her easy, fool-proof and actually delicious recipes for the air fryer Professional chef turned TikTok star, Poppy O'Toole shows you how to get the most out of your air fryer. With 100 recipes for cooking the perfect chips, roast chicken, baked potatoes, mac and cheese, brownies and more, as well as some surprising air-fryer delights like honey soy salmon and asparagus and mouthwatering fakeaways that won't break the bank, Poppy elevates each recipe with hacks, tips and flavour ideas so it becomes something actually delicious. From fried treats to baked goods, and tasty snacks to veggie feasts, you can cook almost anything in your air fryer, so why not try: · The perfect roast potatoes with extra crunch · Succulent chicken wings with a choice of addictive sauces – buffalo hot sauce, sweet and sticky soy sauce, or lemon and black pepper butter · Mouthwatering and healthy miso-glazed cod with added umami · Veggie corn ribs - the ultimate TikTok trend · Dippy eggs and soldiers for the breakfast of champions · Blondies with fully customisable flavours – pecan and pretzel, ginger and dark chocolate, cherries and almonds, or whatever you fancy! · Individual sticky toffee puddings for some Sunday-lunch decadence With more of us relying on quick, affordable, low-energy cooking than ever before, Poppy Cooks is the only companion you need for mastering your air fryer.Trade ReviewPoppy is so inspiring to so many people out there, and this book is INCREDIBLE! The things she can do with an air fryer is utterly magical, I want to make it all! * Jane Dunn, Jane's Patisserie *Poppy is exactly what you want in a chef. She is creative, fun, passionate and suitably obsessed with food. More fabulous recipes from The Potato Queen? Yeah, I'm here for that! * Gok Wan *The recipes in this book are incredible and to think they can all be cooked in an air fryer blows my mind. Poppy's food has always been fun, tasty and accessible but she's outdone herself here. An excellent book by a brilliant chef. * Melissa Thompson, Fowl Mouths Food *I love Poppy’s enthusiasm for life, cooking and potatoes. She is infectious! * Angela Hartnett *Accessible, friendly and full of lovely things to cook! Bravo Poppy! * Ravneet Gill *Poppy has convinced me to get an air fryer. I need one to make her churros. The queen of potatoes STRIKES AGAIN! And she just gets it, she gets that what we want is delicious food with less washing up. * Kim-Joy Hewlett *I love Poppy and all her recipes - a brilliant woman and brilliant chef. * Lisa Faulkner *A disciplined chef with a deep love for home cooking * Nigella *With her no-nonsense cooking and focus on technical skills, Birmingham-born Poppy is the millennials’ answer to Delia Smith * Daily Mail *Her remarkable rise is testament to her kitchen skills and nose for food trends * Observer Food Monthly *This woman knows her stuff. O'Toole is admirably candid and a first-class enabler -- Diana Henry * Sunday Telegraph *Poppy O’Toole knows all the kitchen hacks * Independent *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years.To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world, but content with one’s own thoughts and company...Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man’s Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature’s events that kept him company. From Dick’s journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.Trade Review"[Proenneke's] journals from the text of this handsome book, and his sparkling color slides illustrate it with a beauty that tugs at your heart and sets your heels to itching just a little. You owe yourself the pleasure of this book." * Biloxi Sun Herald *"The best modern piece of prose about Alaska, the one that gives the truest picture of what living in the bush today is like for the lone individual." * Anchorage Daily News *"This book made a big splash when it debuted in 1973. Keith based the text on the journals and photography of Richard Proenneke, who, after racking up years of 50-hour work weeks, did what many of us only fantasize about: he chucked it all and went to live in the woods. . . Proenneke has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proenneke's lead, his story can be quite inspiring." * Library Journal *"Richard Proenneke, an emigre from Iowa to Alaska, kept a journal during the time he was fulfilling his dream of living in an altogether undeveloped part of Alaska. Parts of the journal have been made into a book by Sam Keith, along with colored photos that prove Alaska is certainly one of, if not the, most beautiful places anywhere." * Boston Globe *"It is soul-reading -- the simplicity of a man's inner feelings stated in terms which leave no misunderstandings . . . A classic of its kind." * Lansing State Journal *"Many of us will never realize the dream of such an escape from our hectic, complex life to that of the solitude of the wilderness. But in the pages of this book we can share with a man who lived his dream. The book is certain to bring much pleasure to anyone who loves the outdoors." * Portsmouth Times *"This is a record of a man in our own time who went into the bush. It is the story of a dream shared by many, fulfilled by few, brought into sharp focus by the beautiful color photographs and the simple account of Proenneke's life." * Burlington Free Press *"Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keith’s writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader." * Foreword Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe Dirlewanger Brigade was an anti-partisan unit of the Nazi army, reporting directly to Heinrich Himmler. The first members of the brigade were mostly poachers who were released from prisons and concentration camps and who were believed to have the skills necessary for hunting down and capturing partisan fighters in their camps in the forests of the Eastern Front. Their numbers were soon increased by others who were eager for a way out of imprisonment—including men who had been convicted of burglary, assault, murder, and rape.Under the leadership of Oskar Dirlewanger, a convicted rapist and alcoholic, they could do as they pleased: there were no repercussions for even their worst behavior. This was the group used for its special “talents” to help put down the Jewish uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto, killing an estimated 35,000 men, women, and children in a single day. Even by Nazi standards, the brigade was considered unduly violent and an investigation of its activities was opened. The Nazi hierarchy was eager to distance itself from the behavior of the brigade and eventually exiled many of the members to Belarus. Based on the archives from Germany, Poland, and Russia, The SS Dirlewanger Brigade offers an unprecedented look at one of the darkest chapters of World War II.

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Book SynopsisFrom Umbrella Academy's Gerard Way, the direct tie-in to the My Chemical Romance album Danger Days!

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Book SynopsisGiving great oral sex is often a source of trepidation for men, but the payoff is well worth it. Many women achieve orgasm more consistently with oral sex than genital intercourse. Oral Sex She'll Never Forget goes beyond "Oral Sex 101" to give men creative step-by-step oral sex routines that will drive their lovers wild. While each experience is based around an exciting new technique, position, or setting, readers also learn how to simultaneously use touch and teasing to stimulate hot spots, prolong the excitement, and take oral sex from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson''s first collection of short fiction.These wonderful works, originally published individually, have been collected for the first time and convey the true expanse of the Cosmere. Telling the exciting tales of adventure Sanderson fans have come to expect, Arcanum Unbounded include the Hugo Award-winning novella ''The Emperor''s Soul'', an excerpt from the graphic novel ''White Sand'', and the never-before-published Stormlight Archive novella ''Edgedancer''.The collection will include nine works in all:''Edgedancer'' (Stormlight Archive)''The Hope of Elantris'' (Elantris)''The Eleventh Metal'' (Mistborn)''The Emperor''s Soul'' (Elantris)''Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania'' (excerpt; Mistborn)''White Sand'' (excerpt; Taldain)''Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell'' (Threnody) ''SixTrade Reviewanother brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end * SFX *This collection is required reading for Sanderson fans, offering plenty for new readers who are undeterred by learning too much. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *Fans of Sanderson's other works will eagerly devour this collection, in which familiar characters return and familiar worlds are further explored. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *Full of action * THE SUN *as always, Brandon Sanderson creates a unique and interesting universe we get to explore alongside the protagonist...a fun, action packed ride for those of us who remain a child at heart. * Best Fantasy Books *The world of The Reckoners is suddenly presented in all its glory. It's an incredibly vibrant setting that showcases the entire breadth of Sanderson's talent. Expect to finish this one in single sitting. * Upcoming 4 Me *The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters * Fantasy Book Review *Firefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel * Buzzy Mag *Firefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour * Smash Dragons *Firefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old * Fantasy Book Critic *Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about. * SFX *Full of action * THE SUN *

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Book SynopsisHodder & Stoughton admire Sir Mo''s bravery in revealing his experience of being trafficked as a child. His memoir TWIN AMBITIONS, published in 2013, is based on the story he felt able to tell at the time, which we understood to be the true version of events. It is now clear that Sir Mo did not wish to share some of his difficult early experiences and we respect the decisions he made both then and now.4 August, 2012. Super Saturday. On the most electric night in the history of British sport, Mo Farah braved the pain and punishment to seize Olympic gold in the 10,000m - and in the process went from being a talented athlete to a national treasure. Seven days later, Mo seized his second gold at the 5000m to go where no British distance runner has gone before. In 2016 Mo acheived an even more stunning feat at the Rio Olympic Games, successfully defending both his titles to complete an extraordinary double-double. Records have tumbled before him: EuropeaTrade ReviewA terrific read * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Irish Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

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Book SynopsisThis is our Blue Planet: a beautiful blue marble suspended in a sea of stars.Unlike billions of other worlds in the Milky Way, 71 per cent of our Blue Planet is covered by ocean. It''s home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth but is our least explored habitat; we''ve better maps of Mars than of the ocean floor.With so much more to discover, take a deep breath . . . and dive into a wondrous world beneath the waves.Explore coral reefs that shimmer in a kaleidoscope of colours.Venture to the bottom of the ocean where creatures beyond your wildest imagination live in the dark.Chase sea otters through kelp forest seas, and glide the open ocean with humpback whales.Discover all there is to love about our Blue Planet, the stories of its inhabitants, and realise how you can help protect this wilderness beneath the waves.In collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book will capture the won

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Book SynopsisOne of the most iconic characters in children's literatureHergé's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.The world's most famous travelling reporter heads for Russia. Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow's secret police . . .Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011.The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their way into publiTrade ReviewTintin shows young readers that the world in all its complexity is theirs to bestride. (The Wall Street Journal) I became enthralled with the way Hergé told his stories. Grand, epic, global adventures about a young reporter who goes all around the world looking for stories to tell. (Steven Spielberg, 'The Adventures of Spielberg: An Interview', The New York Times, 2011) Top 100 Children’s Book – Time Out (2022) Terrific world-straddling adventures. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Ten Essential Children’s Books, Books for Keeps, 2020) The Red Sea Sharks was named one of Young Bond author Charlie Higson’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “Tintin was a huge inspiration being a young person in an adult world.” (2015) Explorers of the Moon was named one of comedian Milton Jones’ favourite books in The Daily Express (2018) Explorers of the Moon was named one of screenwriter and best-selling crime novelist Peter May’s favourite books in The Daily Express: “A childhood favourite…it encouraged me to create my own cartoon series.” (2016) The Calculus Affair was named one of author and foreign correspondent Christian Jennings’ favourite books in The Week (2017)

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Book SynopsisThis elegantly designed large print edition is part of the Sovereign Collection, which honors the timeless beauty and richness of the King James Version.

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Book SynopsisEating well doesn't need to be dull food and deprivation - it should be eating a wonderfully varied, vibrant and exciting range of foods. In The Kitchen Prescription, gastroenterologist Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed draws on her love of good food and her expertise in gut health to create 101 recipes that are easy to make, incredibly delicious to eat and will effortlessly keep your gut and digestion in tip-top condition.These are family-friendly dishes made for food lovers that are cost effective, diverse and backed by credible scientific advice. Gut-friendly breakfasts, immune-boosting lunches, quick family suppers and a host of simple, mostly plant-based dishes make up this colorful collection of recipes.Sunshine Labneh and Tomatoes on Toast / Baked Cauliflower with Limey Pickle and Coconut Yoghurt / Crispy Fennel, Carrot and Halloumi Rosti / Charred Sweetcorn and Sweet Potato with Curry Leaf Salsa Verde / Crispy Turmeric Butter Gnocchi / Trade ReviewI'm Saliha's biggest fan. I love cooking her recipes, learning as I go about the intricate power of our glorious guts. Saliha always keeps it simple. Cook with joy, variety, abundance and cook for you and for others. Her work in the kitchen, in the hospital, in NHS canteens and in the wider community is to be hugely admired! -- Melissa HemsleyThe Kitchen Prescription is amazing, it centres on gut health and eating for wellness. It's delicious stuff and a smart way of cooking -- Greg James * GQ *

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Book SynopsisWhat The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century, this is an awe-inspiring world, and a story of truly epic scope.''An astonishing science fiction phenomenon'' WASHINGTON POSTPaul Atreides has succeeded in his crusade against House Harkonnen and Emperor Shaddam IV himself, but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished.While former allies conspire to remove him from the throne, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos around him. But this act may cost him the support of the Fremen, his most ardent supporters, and threaten the very existence of his new empire.As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to choose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future - and determine the fate of the entire universe.Read the series which inspired the Academy Award-winning and jaw-dropping cinematic events Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). A science fiction spectacular like no other, this is a deeply climate conscious novel, and a compelling family saga for the ages.Dune reading order:DuneDune MessiahChildren of DuneGod Emperor of DuneHeretics of DuneChapterhouse Dune

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Book SynopsisThis deceptively simple and addictive sketchbook-with-content includes tons of hip and entertaining things to draw. Encourages artists to try their hands at things like a bike, mistakes, Fred Astaire, synchronized swimmers, a sippy cup, RUN DMC, feelings, a waffle, the view from an airplane, and many many more.

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Book SynopsisThe complete biography of Edgar Cayce covers not only his fascinating life and the phenomenal information that came through his psychic readings, but it, also, provides hope to anyone suffering from illness or despair of heart and spirit. The myriad of topics covered include holistic, healthy remedies for both common and rare illnesses; spiritual growth subjects such as meditation, prayer and reincarnation and world events both past, present and future. The book, also, contains the famous philosophy section, which covers our origin, purpose and destiny in the Earth.

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Book SynopsisBeetlejuice is back with this one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased that plays actual audio from the movie, including favorite character voices of Lydia, Delia, Otho, Betelgeuse, Juno, and many more.   Specifications: Molded miniature replica of famous prop seen in the film, the Handbook for the Recently Deceased; book features faux leather paper over board cover and overall measures 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 1 inches Plays 16 audio clips: At the push of a button, hear your favorite characters, including Lydia, Barbara, Adam, Delia, Otho, Juno, Betelgeuse, and more say memorable lines from the 1988 film Includes magnet: Full-color printed magnet measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches and features the characters Barbara and Adam Perfect Halloween treat: For Beetlejuice fans of all ages Officially licensed: Authentic Beetlejuice collectible

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 20th anniversary of this uplifting story about a bear without a smile, from the bestselling creator of Percy the Park Keeper.This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He's from France, so that Al-bear Le Blonk.)When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend's face . . .A delightfully funny story about the importance of friendship and laughter from the creator of the internationally popular stories about Percy the Park Keeper.Trade ReviewPraise for One Snowy Night: ‘A heart-warming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps Praise for One Springy Day: ‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone ‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids

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Book SynopsisGeorge R.R. Martin's epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the third part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings.New York Times bestselling author Landry Q. Walker and illustrator Mel Rubi continue to serve up a feast in this penultimate volume. In the south, Renly is dead at his brother''s hand, but even as Stannis seeks a way to subdue Renly''s hold of Storm''s End, Tywin Lannister continues his march toward King''s Landing, harried by the forces of Robb Stark and Edmure Tully. As Robb wins victory after victory, his sister Arya finds her own small way to turn the tides against the Lannister forces from her secret place inside Harrenhal while back at Winterfell, their brother Bran is about to discover the true meaning of his prophetic dreams. Meanwhile, beyond the Wall, Jon Snow is chosen for a very special mission, and in sun-drenched Qarth, Daenerys TargaryenTrade Review'In the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best … tense, surging, insomnia-inflicting'Time Magazine ‘The sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads …Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’Guardian ‘Colossal, staggering … Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … The writing is always powerful …'SFX

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Book SynopsisThe OS Map Ceramic Four Coaster Set - Four coasters join together to make one map area- this licensed OS Map Ceramic Four Coaster Set is produced in the UK and celebrates the Lake District National Park

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Book SynopsisThis interactive board book that is perfect for lap sharing celebrates the classic giggle-inspiring game of This Little Piggy. The whimsical illustrations hide the little girl''s face until the final climactic spread. Fun, rhyming text is paired with bold artwork full of toddler appeal reminiscent of the style of Caldecott-award winning illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.

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Book SynopsisBorn in Philadelphia, R. Crumb lives in the south of France with his wife and daughter.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look inside the success of Linux creator Linus Torvalds reveals an accidental innovator who helped create the revolutionary open source software movement and traces his life from his offbeat Finnish childhood.

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Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with number puzzlesFor anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system.This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues and more complexity.With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book:10 Easy40 Mild40 Difficult10 Super difficultEven the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brainteasers.These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.

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Book SynopsisIn the late 1960s specialty bookstores selling magazines under the counter were replaced by sex shops, or “adult bookstores” in the U.S., at which point every subject, with few exceptions, was freely available. It started with Swedish Private and its shockingly explicit covers. Denmark’s Theander brothers countered with Rodox and Color Climax, with equally explicit content. Soon they were supplying most of Northern Europe, with the Netherlands pitching in. In the U.S. Reuben Sturman was hailed King of Porn, with affiliates churning out hardcore of every kind to fill his 800 bookstores. Suddenly men used to taking what was offered could be picky. Lesbian dominance? Hot housewives? Black and Asian women? Hippie nudists espousing free love and drug use? Hairy women? Shaved women? Shaved women giving hairy women enemas? It was all there. For the kinky, every fetish was represented: spanking titles Zap and Smack cuddled up to dominance titles Bitch and Aggressive Gals, and to Wet Dreams, Diapered and Dominated and Enema Pick ups. For rubberists there was quirky Atomage, and even quirkier Belly Button. Yes, Belly Button. Are you familiar with the name Edw. Wood, Jr., called the world’s worst film director? Then you’ll enjoy his little-known porn magazines, including Balling, Skin & Bones and Party Time. What a decade. Warning: everything in this volume is uncensored and for mature adults only. The photos do not represent the majority. Volume 6 features over 600 covers and photos from Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the U.S. with the usual, amusing text.Trade Review“…approaches men’s magazines with a historical lens and also tracks the wider societal changes alongside their evolution.” * creativereview.co.uk *“[An] impressive six-volume collection…” * monocle.com *

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