Gift and novelty books / items

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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Book Synopsis Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilizedwhen we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we're doing the nice things that bring people together. ?A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and cultureand a perfect gift to say you're niceThe Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It's about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something's boring us). About holiday traditionsit's thanks to Guy Lombardo's December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year's Eve. About customary offeringsthe wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it's much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet esseTrade Review “Chetwynd explores being nice through chapters on gestures, songs, words, characters and offerings that spread the love and does so with wit and intelligence. It’s an important book.” —The Huffington Post—O Magazine“I have the nicest words to say aboutThe Book of Nice, a smart look at all things, well, nice.” —Gayle King in Oprah Winfrey'sO Magazine

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Book Synopsis Tell your personal Super Hero all the ways she's the best with this officially licensed Wonder Woman-themed DIY gift book. Whether she's your mom, sister, wife, daughter, grandmom, or best friend, we all have amazing women in our lives who embody the qualities of the world's greatest female super hero. Tell her all the ways with this book. Once you fill in the prompts, it becomes a personalized gift full of sweet, sentimental, or silly expressions of appreciation. It's up to you! This beautiful book features full-color Wonder Woman artwork throughout.

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Book SynopsisTraditional Japanese Origami is the perfect kit for the absolute beginner, containing both an instruction guide and 80 sheets of origami paper.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to perform amazing card tricks with the instruction book and two decks of playing cards in Card Tricks.

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Book SynopsisCapture your thoughts, lists, and musings in the elegant and versatile Blooming Flowers Journal. This beautifully designed journal features:  Gorgeous floral cover design 160 pages of lined paper Easy-to-write-in layflat paperback format User-friendly rounded corners Compact 6.35 × 8.25 size that easily tucks into a tote bag or purse The perfect gift for any occasion, or treat for yourself, this enchanting journal can be used for self-help journaling, creative writing and brainstorming, taking notes during meetings or classes, practicing calligraphy or handwriting, recording to-do lists and reminders, and more. Whether for you or a special person in your life, Blooming Flowers Journal will become a favorite place to write.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift book for every age, generously illustrated with evocative full-color images and striking black-and-white photographs. This is the ultimate book of lists that is sure to entertain and inform—a 1,000-page collection of fun and fascinating facts in a wide range of topics, presented in a wonderfully eclectic format that invites browsing, yet also provides an absorbing read. Featuring over 10,000 entries compiled by experts in each field, this treasure trove of facts, trivia, and bite-size summaries covering diverse areas of knowledge will delight the legions of fans of best of lists. Featuring 100 lists each in turn showcasing 100 bests covering a wide variety of subjects—including the arts, science, nature, history, sports, design, technology, and philosophy—this volume provides a breathtaking range of informed, accessible, and essential reading. Lovers of the visual arts will encounter fascinating insights into artists, paintings, sculptures, movie

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Book SynopsisAttaboy's adorably illustrated guide to awkwardly squeezing someone with affection.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every January baby...Find out why you might give your January baby a name to do with wolves, what is meant by a gift of snowdrops wrapped in moss, and who your baby shares their birthday with - could it be Richard II, A. A. Milne, or Mozart?Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher''s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign- famous babies who share your baby''s birthday- quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every February baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.,

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every March baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.,

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every May baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every June baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.,

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every July baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every July baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every July baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every July baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisA treasury of inspiration for every July baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning actress, bestselling author of her memoir This Much is True, and Britain's naughtiest national treasure is back, and she's as outrageous as ever.Trade ReviewPraise for This Much is True:There's never been a memoir so packed with eye-popping, hilarious and shockingly candid stories * Daily Mail *Startling, thrillingly outspoken, provocative, potty-mouthed and exhilarating . . . This Much is True is never boring. Her personality is so likeable she can only leave you wanting more * Daily Telegraph *As outrageously entertaining as you'd expect * Daily Express *Wickedly honest . . . When I was reading this book on a train, a stranger asked if I was OK because I was crying with laughter * Guardian *An irreverent, straight-talking, riotous romp through an extraordinary life * Sunday Post *Miriam Margolyes is a force to be reckoned with . . . I challenge anyone not to be entertained by this follow-up to This Much is True * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for all those whose lives revolve around The Beautiful Game ...The man works all week in the factory. The dog waits at home. On the weekend, they both watch THE MATCH on television together. Results aren't good so the dog decides to do something about it ...With a knowing, dry humour perfect for fans of Wallace & Gromit, and a simple domestic setting, THE MATCH is the ideal gift for all football fans. Because if you aren't watching football, then reading about it is the next best thing!

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Book SynopsisFrom senior shelter dog to international star, Marnie the Dog has a book!

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Book Synopsis''I always wanted kids - but then again, I always wanted a loft conversion. Both are pretty easy to put off as they''re very expensive and tend to wreck your house.''Stand-up comedian Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a lot less sleep later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood in this, his highly anticipated first book. Sam''s honest, messy and laugh-out-loud account of trying for a baby (which transpired to be babIES) and figuring out what to do with them once they arrived - right up to the toddler years of talking, walking and tantrum-ing - will have you crying with laughter between your own nappy changes and nursery runs.Trade Review'Hilarious' - NETMUMS'Amazing and brutally honest...brilliant' - THE LAD BIBLE'Hilarious' - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThis book will show you all the ways YOU can change how you travel to help save the planet.As we come out of lockdown, many of us are thinking about getting out of the house and going on holiday but it''s never been more important to think about how we get from A to B. Packed with 101 tips and tricks to reducing your carbon footprint when you''re on the go, this practical little book shows that everybody can do something to protect our environment. From how you travel to work, head to the shops, go on holiday and more, this book is a must-read for everyone.Why do we need to act now? Aviation alone accounts for at least 2% of global carbon emissions and an economy-class return flight from London to NYC emits the equivalent CO2 of 11% of the average annual emissions of someone in the UK. We can all make a change and contents includes:- EVERYDAY TRAVEL (including commuting, shopping and getting around)- PLANNING (how to pla

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Book Synopsis Thought-provoking and celebratory, 50 Things About My Father is a fill-in gift book of 50 prompts that help you capture all the things you love and appreciate about your father: his talents, his quirks, the memories you share, and more. If your father had superpowers, what would they be? What’s your favorite childhood memory of the two of you together? What has your dad accomplished that makes you proud? With a fresh illustration style by Alex Fine and deluxe production details like a grain-embossed, foil-stamped cover, ribbon markers, and a 4-color interior, this book is the perfect keepsake your father will enjoy for years to come.

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Book SynopsisThis red-hot box of prompts—with 50 steamy activities printed on faux matchsticks—ignites passion in and out of the bedroom. Use it for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any time the sexual spark needs kindling. BEAUTIFUL BOX: Slide open the box to reveal faux prompted, decorative matchsticks. It's an eye-catching package that makes a great gift for your special someone. SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE: Bring fun, humor, and spontaneity into the bedroom! This box offers a unique approach to shaking up your sexual routine and making sparks fly. SAMPLE PROMPTS:   Share a secret or fantasy with each other.   Set up a sexy scavenger hunt.   Focus on foreplay rather than the main event. INCLUDES: 50 kraft-paper faux matchsticks in foil-stamped box tray with sleeve

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Book SynopsisThis attractive journal gives you a brand-new way to interact with the spiritually enlightening material in 'A Little Bit of Mindfulness'. The beautiful design features an elastic band.

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Book SynopsisThis attractive journal gives you a brand-new way to interact with the spiritually enlightening material in 'A Little Bit of Meditation'. The beautiful design features an elastic band.

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Book SynopsisThe activity book to get your family through isolation!Bored of seeing everyone you know glued to their phones all the time?Switch It Off! is a revolutionary, pocket-sized activity book the same size and shape as a smartphone.It''s packed with entertaining games, challenges, jokes, puzzles and illusions - and it will change your life.You can dip into it, leaf through it, pass it around, colour in it, scribble on it, and even rip it up.It''s all about having fun, any way you want, either on your own, or with your family and friends.Its groundbreaking features include:a battery life as long as your imagination! wifi, cables & earphones are not required!it''s 100% recyclable!We hope it gets people talking - face to face. And laughing - together. So what are you waiting for? To switch your real social life back on, just Switch It Off!

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Book SynopsisSTRUGGLING TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH ELDERLY PARENTS DURING THE LOCKDOWN? WANTING TO HELP ISOLATED RELATIVES WITH ONLINE ORDERING? THIS IS THE PERFECT GUIDE FOR ANYONE GRAPPLING FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH FACETIME, GOOGLE HANGOUTS OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE MODERN WORLD.A handy guide for anyone who says, ''The Facebook'' or ''The Google'' or who asks, ''Do they deliver emails on Sunday?'' This is a book for the elderly and not-so-elderly who are bamboozled not just by the technology of the contemporary world, but also various modern concepts and conceits that the more youthful take for granted.It explains a host of modern concepts and technologies that have entered everyday use and parlance but which are alien (and possibly frightening) not just to the elderly - but probably also to anyone over 45. These concepts are universal and should therefore appeal to readers in the UK, Australia, US and Europe. The definitions are all real, but entertaining, makin

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Book SynopsisA LIGHT-HEARTED, INTIMATE AND EMPHATICALLY FEMINIST HISTORY OF DATING ''A new approach to romance . . . The heroines of Regency novels could teach today''s young women a trick or two'' Sunday Times''Entertaining and well-researched'' The Lady''Pacey, intelligent and authoritative with bags of wit'' Law Gazette''A whistle-stop tour of dating through history''History ExtraWhat if Mr Darcy had simply been able to swipe right?Dating has never been easy. The road to true love has always been rutted with heartbreak, but do we have it any easier today? How did Victorians ''come out''? How did love blossom in war-torn Europe? And why did 80s'' video-dating never take off? Bursting with little-known facts and tantalising tales of lovelorn men and besotted women, Nichi Hodgson''s intriguing history of amorous relationships, from enamoured Georgians to frenziedlTrade ReviewAnyone who has negotiated the thrills of the chase for romance will smile with recognition and sigh in sympathy while reading this entertaining and well-researched history. * The Lady *Bound to You is a welt-mark above the majority of books which have been marketed to the Fifty Shades fan, and will make an elegant edition to any discerning woman's top shelf * Literary Review *Hodgson covers a lot of ground in 234 pages - this is a pacey, intelligent and authoritative account with bags of wit. * LawGazette.co.uk *Nichi Hodgson takes you on a whistle-stop tour of dating through history * historyextra.com *A new approach to romance . . . The heroines of Regency novels could teach today's young women a trick or two. * Sunday Times *Nichi's writing is articulate, entertaining, informative and eye-opening. -- J. V. WilsonA fascinating look at our attitudes to sex and relationships from the 1700s to the present day. Thoroughly recommended. -- Hazel MillichampI loved it. -- Adele Taylor

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Book SynopsisIf you cracked the GHCQ Puzzle Book and tore through the Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book, you must show off your brainteaser abilities with the newest puzzle book from the bestselling author of Bletchley Park Brainteasers...The Tower of London is one of the world''s most famous landmarks, with its iconic Beefeaters guarding the gates, Crown Jewels that remain securely within and ravens that flock to its walls. It holds a rich history of invasion, intrigue and murder that has captured imaginations for decades.Even though the Tower of London is recognised by people all over the world, it is surprising how very few know about the stories that echo around the ancient walls. From the Norman Conquest to the Reformation and through the break with Rome; from the murder of a King to the execution of numerous queens; from exotic animals held captive, to Nazi spies in the 1940s, the Tower of London has seen a parade of pageantry, political violence and p

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Book SynopsisA fantastically funny book for all the family from much-loved TV personality Richard Osman

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Cosy is a celebratory guide to living your cosiest life in true British style, what it stands for and why it is more important than ever.

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