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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. This ninth instalment of the best-selling Times Su Doku series to feed the nation's desire for yet more Su Doku puzzles.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the phenomenal success of ‘Grumpy Old Men’, and ‘Grumpy Old Men on Holiday’, the guru of grump, David Quantick, takes a stand for miserable slobs everywhere against the self-help motivational mafia and keep-fit claptrap. The ultimate in stress-relief for the 21st-Century Grouch.Trade ReviewPraise for Grumpy Old Men: ‘I am in fact a grumpy old man. Or at least that is now my firm suspicion, so much ranting, railing, and mirthful thigh-slapping did I do while reading this malcontents’ manual.’Daily Mail ‘David Quantick wittily hits the mark’ The Observer ‘David Quantick’s Grumpy Old Men takes a well-executed pop at everything from customer help-lines to hotel muzak, “charity muggers” and greetings cards.’ The Times ‘An indispensable guide to the whiner in us all.’ The Sun ‘When it comes to top honours, then, a qualified nod in favour of David Quantick's new Grumpy Old Men.’ The Western Daily Press

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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.The eleventh instalment of the bestselling Times Su Doku series.Su Doku is the biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword was published in 1930. From obscure origins, the wordless puzzle is now the hottest challenge to readers of The Times and has generated huge interest.The Times Su Doku Book 10 contains 150 mind-bending variations ranging from mercifully Mild to the uber-challenging Super fiendish:10 Mild puzzles60 Difficult puzzles50 Fiendish puzzles30 Super fiendishThe Times continue to offer superior Su Doku puzzles from their suppliers, Puzzler Media Syndication, that will put your logic to the ultimate test.The Times continue to offer superior Su Doku puzzles from their suppliers, Sudoku Syndication, that will put your logic to the ultimate test.

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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games. The first volume in The Sun Two-speed Crossword series, featuring 80 fun-filled two-in-one cryptic and coffee time crosswords from Britain’s bestselling newspaper. Ideal for life on the move, on holiday and in your free time.

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Book Synopsis60 wonderful whisky and bourbon cocktails

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Book SynopsisOtters are some of the most delightful animals on the planet.

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Book SynopsisWritten for all those who love to explore in small boats. It is a book that aims to enthrall anyone who is entranced by the peace and solitude of the creeks at night and the moan of the sea on the sands

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Book SynopsisTheNew York Timesbestselling author ofLessons from Madame Chicand At Home withMadame Chicrevives the timeless quality of poise and shows how to cultivate it as a daily practice and a life-long endeavour. Just step out your door today and you will notice that poise is a rarity in our wired, fast-paced, and unmannerly world. As uncivil behaviours like flip-flops at Broadway shows and digital oversharing proliferate, this timely book reminds us of the quiet power of behaving with dignity, kindness, and grace. Jennifer Scott''s Parisian mentor, Madame Chic, embodied poise, and not just with the good posture, stylish attire, and natural manners that made her extraordinarily elegant. She also demonstrated steady assuredness and graceful calm in everything she did-from interacting with her family and receiving guests at home to presenting herself in public. Jennifer L. Scott passes on the lessons she learned as well as some of her own hard-won wisdom, addressing topics such as proper Trade Review"A guide for women who yearn to channel Audrey Tautou. . . . Personable, anecdote-filled, and studded with lifestyle tips . . . its vivacity and sincerity have struck a chord among women who would like a French role model of their own, but don't have a year to spend apprenticing with one in Paris." * The New York Times *"Part tribute to the effortlessly glamorous Parisian way of life, and part tutorial . . . on how to emulate the French je ne sais quoi." * Daily Mail (UK) *“Downright intriguing. . . . You’ll close the book feeling inspired.” * The Plain Dealer *"The writing here, a combination of elegance and breeziness, seems to reflect Madame Chic’s personal philosophy that life is to be lived fully and elegantly." * Smoky Mountain News *“Winningly combines sincerity and self-deprecation . . . sweet-natured and well-intentioned . . . full of advice.” * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisRead & Co. presents this new edition of Werner''s Nomenclature of Colours. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature''s colour palette together with their poetical descriptions. In the 18th century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Scottish flower painter Patrick Syme later enhanced and extended Werner''s work to include all of the most common colours or tints that appear in nature, with each colour swatch accompanied by examples from the Animal, Vegetable and Mineral Kingdoms.The resulting work was used by many scientists, explorers and anthropologists to further their studies, including Charles Darwin during his time on the HMS Beagle. Werner''s Nomenclature of Colours is considered the predecessor of modern systems such as Pantone and has even inspired heritage paint ranges from the likes of Dulux and Farrow & Ball.Read & Co. is republishing this beautiful little volume in a new facsimile edition and has taken great care to reproduce the original text and art for a new generation of artists and scientists.

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Book SynopsisRead & Co. presents this new edition of Werner''s Nomenclature of Colours. First published in 1814, this small volume comprises a collection of 110 swatches displaying nature''s colour palette together with their poetical descriptions. In the 18th century, German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner set out to establish a standard reference guide to colour for use in the general sciences. Scottish flower painter Patrick Syme later enhanced and extended Werner''s work to include all of the most common colours or tints that appear in nature, with each colour swatch accompanied by examples from the Animal, Vegetable and Mineral Kingdoms.The resulting work was used by many scientists, explorers and anthropologists to further their studies, including Charles Darwin during his time on the HMS Beagle. Werner''s Nomenclature of Colours is considered the predecessor of modern systems such as Pantone and has even inspired heritage paint ranges from the likes of Dulux and Farrow & Ball.Read & Co. is republishing this beautiful little volume in a new facsimile edition and has taken great care to reproduce the original text and art for a new generation of artists and scientists.

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Book SynopsisShall we promenade? Dear Reader, Welcome to the definitive guide to navigating the social season. Learn about etiquette in all its forms. Within these abundant leaves you will be gifted with all the instruction and patronage necessary to take your place in society. Sort your Dandies from your Rakes, your Merry Andrews from your Bucks. All of the menagerie of beau monde's are contained within. So read on dearest reader and bury oneself in the pool of knowledge that will equip oneself to Woo a Duke and become the talk of the ton.Yours sincerelyLady Whistleblower

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Book SynopsisAs seen in Vanity Fair, Car and Driver, Architectural Digest, British GQ, and The Times A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION: Car & Driver, Wall Street Journal, Autocar, Cool Hunting, Autoblog 'A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design. – The Times A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically then chronologically by decade, the book covers more than a century of exceptional and noteworthy car design – from Japanese cult classics, French Art-Deco masterpieces, German iconic models, Italian icons, and British performance machines, to American styling sensations, and pop culture and family favorites. This fresh take on an eternally popular subject, charts car design’s evolution across centuries and continents. Packed with images, combining period photography, studio shots, and original car advertising, the book’s oversized format generously displays the cars in all their remarkable detail. With captivating texts that tell stories of engineering feats, economic twists and turns, high-society lifestyles, and the desires of the masses, this book is a must-have for car and design fans of every kind. Trade Review‘A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design.’ – The Times‘Pure delight.’ – Bloomberg'Gorgeous ... breezy and informative.' – The Wall Street Journal‘The ultimate tome for unadulterated car porn.’ – GQ‘This rich history traces more than a century of stylish autos, from the mass-produced 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash to the Ford Bronco, to the Tesla Model X.’ – Vanity Fair‘The Atlas of Car Design goes beyond the usual suspects.’ – Car and Driver'As beautiful as a sleekly designed vehicle, this stylish survey compiles 650 of the globe’s most iconic automobiles, from the Corvette to the Tesla Model X. Gear heads will go crazy for the splashy vintage ads and rich archival imagery.’ – The New York Post'An excellent gift for those who have a passion for automotive design and a desire to explore the visual history of iconic cars.' – Autoblog‘Here cars are presented and celebrated as works of art ... in the land where car culture is always thrust into high gear, leafing through these pages may be the next best thing to actually buying a new machine.' – C Magazine‘As much an authoritative reference book as it is design inspiration.’ – Cool Hunting‘Whether you're a car connoisseur or simply appreciate the beauty of design, The Atlas of Car Design will leave you captivated and inspired.’ – Cool Material‘A coffee table must-have for car and design fans alike.’ – Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine‘Fascinating … an important addition to any car collector’s library.’ – Linkage‘Even the most informed reader will discover cars they never knew existed.’ – Robb Report ‘Simply put, this is the best and most complete single book on car design.’ – Sharp Magazine‘This book will keep you reading for hours.’ – Sports Car Market Magazine‘T ravel through time to discover the captivating beauty of our modern era’s most practical works of art.’ – L’Officiel USA‘[An] epic monograph.’ – Wallpaper*‘A feat for the automotive world… Through design, technology, interface, mobility and integration, this book provides a comprehensive and immersive experience for lovers of all things automotive.’ – Reggie Watts, comedian, musician and actor‘The Atlas of Car Design is a true retrospective in the grandest sense. You don’t need to be an automotive scholar to understand this book but you just might be by the end of it!’ – Matt Farah, Editor at Large, Road & Track Magazine and Host of The Smoking Tire Podcast ‘The Atlas of Car Design is a fantastic book – I truly love it, and I continually find myself flipping through it when I should be doing more productive things. The book does a great job of capturing the quirks and features of car design through the years and across the globe!’ – Doug DeMuro, YouTube Car Reviewer and Founder of Cars & Bids‘This book will open your eyes to the car crazy world as it shows the automobile to be more than just a mode of transportation, it's a vehicle of rolling art & individual expression.’ – Magnus Walker, Car Enthusiast with A Beard

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Book Synopsis That Feeling When your brunch doesn’t look good enough to Instagram, you put the wrong emoji at the end of a risky text, The Sims is the closest you’ll come to owning a home, and your relationship ends when WhatsApp dies for two hours . . .#Millennial Problems is a collection of humorous tweets exploring the daily hardships of millennial life.Their struggles are real and must be shared in a colourful, organised fashion.The perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for millennial in your life (or for anybody who enjoys poking fun at millennials).#killmenow #fml #adulting #literallydying #saynotoavocado

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Book SynopsisGet ready to live your best life, by way of the unicorn. The ultimate self-care guide. Wouldn’t it be brilliant if when ‘adulting’ got too much, you could turn to a unicorn best friend for advice? Eat My Glitter Dust imagines a world where these fierce creatures are alive in more than our imaginations and can teach us how to bring a bit of sparkle and sass into our everyday lives. Beautifully illustrated by artist Lucy Kirk, this self-care guide is packed with motivating quotes and life advice covering topics including love, friendship, work, and the all- important chill time many millennials struggle to prioritize. Eat My Glitter Dust will remind you to be fabulous in every aspect of your life, to work hard but play harder, be your best authentic self, celebrate the sweet things in life (coffee, doughnuts, friends), and spend time with nature... even if the most adventurous you usually get is watering the three succulents on your windowsill. This fun and quirky book will teach you how to live your best life and will look at home on any Instagrammable bookshelf or coffee table.

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Book SynopsisFollow the way of the pug and learn the correct behaviour in all situations, from the park to the dinner table. Pugs play by their own set of rules. When you want them to sit, they stand; when you want them to stay, they go; and when you want them to stop eating that unidentified item on the floor, well... Traditional schools of canine thought put this behaviour down to a stubborn refusal to be trained that's inherent in the breed. Not so. This behaviour is, in fact, down to an ancient set of rules, passed down from pug generation to pug generation. A Pug's Guide to Good Manners attempts to explain these rules, thereby advancing pug-human relations to hitherto unprecedented heights.

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Book SynopsisThese 50 excellent–and sometimes off-the-wall–tips will help you stay warm, indoors and out. When the temperature drops and fuel prices are going through the roof, you need all the help you can get to preserve your body temperature. Whether you choose to slide your frozen feet under your partner's posterior, or get into bed and flap around like a stranded seal to warm up the sheets, you need never feel frozen again with the help of 50 Ways to Stay Warm. From the obvious (wear layers, exercise) to the scientific (don't sit on cold surfaces, insulate with layers), and whether you are at home (close the curtains, let your pets sleep on the bed) or out of doors (dig a snow hole, keep your back to the wind), there are useful and sometimes humorous ways to prevent hypothermia, however low the thermometer drops, and however resistant your partner or housemate is to turning on the heating.

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Book SynopsisA quirky collection of illustrated vignettes about love in its many forms

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Book SynopsisFrom one of the country's most popular conservative (and Christian) radio hosts, a gift book based on his viral essay "If I Should Die Before You Wake," about the enduring values he wants to impart to his children, written after the news that both he and his wife face grave medical situations.

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Book SynopsisWith The Natural Home, you''ll discover how to clean everything in your house the healthy way with just a few inexpensive, easy to find products using tried and true cleaning methods that have been around for centuries. Organized by product and location in the home, the book includes an in-depth explanation of natural products like vinegar, lemon, and baking soda which can be used to clean most areas in your home. There''s a cleaning guide by room; tips for maintaining materials like marble, stainless steel, and wood; solutions for every stain; natural fragrances for your home; laundry tips; and natural products for pets. Also included recipes for cleaning products you can make on your own that will help disinfect, whiten, deodorize and remove even the toughest stains in bathrooms, kitchen, carpets and clothing.Beautifully designed with two-color interiors and filled with dozens of illustrations, The Natural Home is a charming gift book that shows you h

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Book SynopsisFrom the writer of One Hundred Ways to live with a Horse Addict and One Hundred Ways for a Horse to Train Its Human, this hilarious collection is the perfect gift for the entire female horse-loving population!If your stallion is getting to be rather too much of a handful you can have his testicles removed to calm him down and make him more compliant. Men seem to object to this. You won''t have to meet your horse''s parents before you commit to each other, nor will you ever have to spend Christmas with them.Horses don''t cancel dates at the last minute with lame excuses. You cancel the date with them when they really are lame.

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Book SynopsisA global, up-to-the-minute guide to navigating the fast-changing world of skincare, written by an expert at the heart of the business.Trade Review'Excellent, brilliantly researched and wonderfully comprehensive' - Funmi Fetto, Vogue Contributing Editor'The new skincare beauty bible' - Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times'Unbelievably comprehensive' - StylistTable of ContentsPreface: Skin is In • Introduction: The Big Issues • 1. Get the Glossary: The Essentials of Good Skincare • 2. Wakeup to MakeUp: Beauty Tips for Brighter Skin • 3. On the Go: Skincare Outside the Bathroom • 4. The Night Shift: Skincare Before Bedtime • 5. SOS: Skincare Saviours • 6. At the Derm: Your Guide to Skincare Procedures • 7. The Back of the Bottle: Decoding Cult Products • Tips and Notes • Acknowledgments • About the Author • Index

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Book SynopsisExplore ideas, consider the big questions and learn life lessons in your garden.  Gardening is an innately thoughtful as well as practical pastime: planning ahead, imagining how plants will grow, deciding what will make a 'good' garden, wondering at the beauty of flowers and noticing how ecosystems work. This delightful and engaging collection of essays illustrate how many philosophical ideas arise naturally in gardeners’ everyday work. Growers by their nature are in fact already philosophers:   existentialists who try to live and work by their own rules in a garden;  stoics who put up with slug damage again and again, and try to work in harmony with nature; and practical quantum scientists who witness incredible processes going on in plant cells beneath the ground. In Philosophy for Gardeners, Kate Collyns useTrade Review"It’s perfect for anyone inclined to ponder life lessons while tending to their greenery and features lovely line drawings." * The Boston Globe *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Soil 1.Mysteries of the soilPlato's Cave & unobserved causes 2.Planning the GardenImposing our individual rule on the natural world 3.Natural harmoniesBecoming one with nature 4. Utilitarianism & the greater goodFairness in the garden 5.What's in a name?How important are definitions and accuracy? Part 2: Growth 6.Evolution & the plant-pest arms raceDarwin & worries about genetic modification in plants 7. The kindness of plantsGame theory & why cooperation is best 8.Nature versus nurtureWhen is a blank slate not blank? 9.Photosynthesis: quantum biology in plantsQuantum physics in the garden 10.Weeding: Zeno's ParadoxHow can change happen when distance & time are infinitely divisible? Part 3: Harvest 11.The perfect tomatoDo ideal forms exist on a higher plane? 12.Art & beautyIs beauty in the eye of the beholder? 13.Miracle berries: are senses reliable?Is a lemon sweet or sour? 14.Minding your peas & cuesHow can we know anything? 15.Wealth from the dirtEconomics & the origin of value Part 4: Cycles 16.Methuselah treesThe Ship of Theseus identity paradox 17.Heaps of seedsLogic & the sorites paradox 18.Composting: ultimate recyclingEntropy & reincarnation 19.In the shed: ethics & the pursuit of happinessHow to live the Good Life 20.The pragmatic gardenerPractical philosophy & getting off Buridan's Ass Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisLondon: a view from the streets brings together and interprets vivid images of the changing faces of London, featuring never-before-seen works from the rich collection of the British Museum. A broad range of pieces from artists including Canaletto, Hogarth, Cruikshank, Whistler and George Scharfe are all engagingly explored by Anna Maude, herself an expert on prints and drawings of London.

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Book SynopsisFifty fantastic quizzes are arranged in increasing levels of difficulty, so that there's a quiz suitable for everyone in the family. Choose from quizzes about Egypt, Greece, Rome, the wonders of the ancient world and great characters from history.Table of ContentsHow to use this book; Fifty quizzes on: Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome; Wonders of the Ancient World; Great People of the Past; Winners' game; Answers

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Book SynopsisFrom Saint & Greavsie to ‘the Hand of God’

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Book Synopsis‘A braw wee book o’ haverin’’ ‘A bonnie read on a dreich day’

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Book SynopsisWith his trademark brand of bulldozer-banter, Twitter legend James Felton guides you through the most morbidly fascinating facts you''ll then wish you could forget.Ever wondered why the chainsaw was invented?* How authorities dealt with a beached whale back in ye olde days of 1970?** Or what being a human decanter entails?*** Then you''ve come to the right place!Within these pages you''ll find the maddest, strangest and downright grossest stories from history, nature and science that you don''t want to know. (Except secretly you really do, you masochistic, beastly person you.) Illustrated, painfully funny and drop-your-jaw ridiculous, this is trivia from the cesspit of time that you won''t be able to stop reading once you start.*To aid childbirth.**They exploded it with 100 times too much dynamite and rained blubber down on unsuspecting people and buildings.***Decency prevents us from answering this one here. You''ll have to buy the book to fin

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