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Penguin Books Ltd The Life of Charlotte Bronte
Book SynopsisElizabeth Gaskell''s biography of her close friend Charlotte Brontë was published in 1857 to immediate popular acclaim, and remains the most significant study of the enigmatic author who gave Jane Eyre the subtitle An Autobiography. It recounts Charlotte Brontë''s life from her isolated childhood, through her years as a writer who had ''foreseen the single life'' for herself, to her marriage at thirty-eight and death less than a year later. The resulting work - the first full-length biography of a woman novelist by a woman novelist - explored the nature of Charlotte''s genius and almost single-handedly created the Brontë myth.
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd In Cold Blood
Book SynopsisThe chilling true crime ''non-fiction novel'' that made Truman Capote''s name, In Cold Blood is a seminal work of modern prose, a remarkable synthesis of journalistic skill and powerfully evocative narrative published in Penguin Modern Classics.Controversial and compelling, In Cold Blood reconstructs the murder in 1959 of a Kansas farmer, his wife and both their children. Truman Capote''s comprehensive study of the killings and subsequent investigation explores the circumstances surrounding this terrible crime and the effect it had on those involved. At the centre of his study are the amoral young killers Perry Smith and Dick Hickcock, who, vividly drawn by Capote, are shown to be reprehensible yet entirely and frighteningly human. Truman Capote (1924-84) was born in New Orleans. He left school when he was fifteen and subsequently worked for The New Yorker, which provided his first - and last - regular job. He wrote both fiction and non-fiction - short stories, novels and novellas, travel writing, profiles, reportage, memoirs, plays and films; his other works include In Cold Blood (1965), Music for Chameleons (1980) and Answered Prayers (1986), all of which are published in Penguin Modern Classics.If you enjoyed In Cold Blood, you might like Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs'' And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''It is the American dream turning into the American nightmare ... By juxtaposing and dovetailing the lives and values of the Clutters and those of the killers, Capote produces a stark image of the deep doubleness of American life ... a remarkable book''Spectator
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Oxford University Press EnglishVietnamese Edition Bilingual Dictionary
Book Synopsis4,000 words and phrases are organized thematically within 163 topics. Includes English to Vietnamese translations of vocabulary throughout, and an extensive index in Vietnamese at the back of the book.
£27.36
Oxford University Press Inc American Political Parties and Elections
Book SynopsisFew Americans and even fewer citizens of other nations understand the electoral process in the United States. Still fewer understand the role played by political parties in the electoral process or the ironies within the system. Participation in elections in the United States is much lower than in the vast majority of mature democracies. Perhaps this is because of the lack of competition in a country where only two parties have a true chance of winning, despite the fact that a large number of citizens claim allegiance to neither and think badly of both. Or perhaps it is because in the U.S. campaign contributions disproportionately favor incumbents in most legislative elections, or that largely unregulated groups such as the now notorious 527 organizations have as much impact on the outcome of a campaign as do the parties or the candidates'' campaigns. For instance, in two of the last six presidential elections, the winner of the popular vote lost the election in the Electoral College; in two others, a change of fewer than 100,000 votes in selected states would have led to the same result. These factors offer a very clear picture of the problems that underlie our much trumpeted electoral system.The third edition of this Very Short Introduction analyzes these issues and more. Accounting for changes in electoral coalitions and the extent to which the American electorate is polarized in the wake of Donald Trump, L. Sandy Maisel explains how the system actually works while shining a light on some of its flaws. He also looks closely at turnout questions; efforts both to ease access to the ballot in some states and to restrict access in others; and the role of social media in campaign strategy.Trade ReviewIt concentrates on the electoral system, presidential nominations, elections, criticisms of the system, and proposals for reform. It is a well-written, thorough synopsis of what is known about these topics and includes a useful list of sources for additional reading. * A. D. McNitt, CHOICE *...the section in this book about the Electoral College should be required reading for all citizens." - Ray Smock, Director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and EducationTable of Contents1 The context of American elections and political parties 2 A brief history of American political parties 3 Party organizations: What do they look like? What do they do? 4 Who are Republicans? Who are Democrats? Who are the "others"? 5 Presidential elections: Nominating campaigns and general elections 6 Subnational nominations and elections 7 Far from the perfect democracy References Further reading Index
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Oxford University Press Superintelligence
Book SynopsisThis seminal book injects the topic of superintelligence into the academic and popular mainstream. What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In a tour de force of analytic thinking, Bostrom lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life.Trade ReviewWorth reading. * Elon Musk, Founder of SpaceX and Tesla *I highly recommend this book * Bill Gates *very deep ... every paragraph has like six ideas embedded within it. * Nate Silver *Nick Bostrom makes a persuasive case that the future impact of AI is perhaps the most important issue the human race has ever faced. Instead of passively drifting, we need to steer a course. Superintelligence charts the submerged rocks of the future with unprecedented detail. It marks the beginning of a new era * Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkley *Those disposed to dismiss an 'AI takeover' as science fiction may think again after reading this original and well-argued book * Martin Rees, Past President, Royal Society *This superb analysis by one of the worlds clearest thinkers tackles one of humanitys greatest challenges: if future superhuman artificial intelligence becomes the biggest event in human history, then how can we ensure that it doesnt become the last? * Max Tegmark, Professor of Physics, MIT *Terribly important ... groundbreaking... extraordinary sagacity and clarity, enabling him to combine his wide-ranging knowledge over an impressively broad spectrum of disciplines - engineering, natural sciences, medicine, social sciences and philosophy - into a comprehensible whole... If this book gets the reception that it deserves, it may turn out the most important alarm bell since Rachel Carson's Silent Spring from 1962, or ever * Olle Haggstrom, Professor of Mathematical Statistics *Valuable. The implications of introducing a second intelligent species onto Earth are far-reaching enough to deserve hard thinking * The Economist *There is no doubting the force of [Bostrom's] arguments the problem is a research challenge worthy of the next generations best mathematical talent. Human civilisation is at stake * Financial Times *His book Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies became an improbable bestseller in 2014 * Alex Massie, Times (Scotland) *Ein Text so nüchtern und cool, so angstfrei und dadurch umso erregender, dass danach das, was bisher vor allem Filme durchgespielt haben, auf einmal höchst plausibel erscheint. A text so sober and cool, so fearless and thus all the more exciting that what has until now mostly been acted through in films, all of a sudden appears most plausible afterwards. (translated from German) * Georg Diez, DER SPIEGEL *Worth reading.... We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes * Elon Musk, Founder of SpaceX and Tesla *A damn hard read * Sunday Telegraph *I recommend Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom as an excellent book on this topic * Jolyon Brown, Linux Format *Every intelligent person should read it. * Nils Nilsson, Artificial Intelligence Pioneer, Stanford University *An intriguing mix of analytic philosophy, computer science and cutting-edge science fiction, Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence is required reading for anyone seeking to make sense of the recent surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI). * Colin Garvey, Icon *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Past Developments and Present Capabilities 2: Roads to Superintelligence 3: Forms of Superintelligence 4: Singularity Dynamics 5: Decisive Strategic Advantage 6: Intellectual Superpowers 7: The Superintelligent Will 8: Is the Default Outcome Doom? 9: The Control Problem 10: Oracles, Genies, Sovereigns, Tools 11: Multipolar Scenarios 12: Acquiring Values 13: Design Choices 14: The Strategic Picture 15: Nut-Cutting Time Afterword
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Oxford University Press George Orwell
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Penguin Books Ltd Muslim Europe
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Penguin Books Ltd Centrists of the World Unite
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Top 10 Andalucía and the Costa del Sol
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Faber Music Itâs Not Just A Song
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British Library Publishing When Books Go Bad
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Running Press Star Trek LightandSound Tricorder
Book SynopsisStar Trek fans and collectors will love this one-of-a-kind, mini-size collectible tricorder with light and sound. The tricorder is a multifunction handheld device used for sensor scanning and data analysis. Kit includes:- Light-up tricorder with sound- 48-page book on the history of tricorders and full-color photos
£10.49
Napier Press Succeed at A Level Sociology Book One Including
Book SynopsisThis full-colour Complete Revision Guide is specially designed for students taking the AQA A level and AS level Sociology exams. It contains everything you need to boost your grade to the max - all in one place. It draws on the authors' huge experience as examiners, teachers and authors to help you get your best possible grade in Sociology.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Education. Topic 1: Class Differences in Achievement. Topic 2: Ethnic Differences in Achievement. Topic 3: Gender Differences in Education. Topic 4: The Role of Education. Topic 5: Educational Policy. Practice Question and Student Answer. Chapter 2 Research Methods. Topic 1: Choice of Method and the Research Process. Topic 2: Experiments. Topic 3: Questionnaires. Topic 4: Interviews. Topic 5: Observation. Topic 6: Official Statistics. Topic 7: Documents. Topic 8: Methods in Context. Practice Question and Student Answer. Chapter 3: Families and Households. Topic 1: Couples. Topic 2: Childhood. Topic 3: Theories of the family. Topic 4: Demography. Topic 5: Changing Patterns and Family Diversity. Topic 6: Social Policy and the Family. Practice Question and Student Answer. Practice Questions. 1 Education and Methods in Context. 2 Research Methods. 3 Families and Households. Top Marks Answers with Examiner's Comments.
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Headline Publishing Group Playmakers
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Author In Me 365 Ways I Love You
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Essentials of Political Ideas
Book SynopsisRefreshed and completely restructured to align with the new Edexcel Politics A-Level specification, this is the new edition of Andrew Heywood's highly respected introduction to political ideas, ideologies and thinkers for A-Level students. Essentials of Political Ideas is the only Edexcel-specific text on ideas on the market. Suitable for flexible use across all ideas components of the A-Level course, it offers full coverage of both the core political ideas (conservatism, liberalism and socialism) and the non-core ideas (anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism and nationalism). Drawing on her extensive teaching, examining and workshop experience, Kathy Schindler has adapted the text to make it even more student-friendly and focused on exam success. Practical and informative pedagogy, from Key Thinker boxes to Similarities and Differences summaries, will enable students to understand and analyse key political concepts and thinkers and construct persuasive argu
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Wiley-Blackwell Friends That Invest
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Arcturus Publishing Oil
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Arcturus Publishing The Nazi Rich List
Book SynopsisJulian Flanders is an experienced editor and author. He has edited and contributed to a number of books on a variety of subjects, including sport and politics. His has written several books, including Political Hacks and The Hitler Youth. He lives in Kent in the UK.
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Arcturus Publishing The Essential Book of Consciousness
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Arcturus Publishing Stephen Hawking
Book SynopsisChris McNab has worked as an author and editor for over 20 years. Over the course of his career, he has written more than 100 titles, many on historical and military topics as well as popular culture. His titles for Arcturus include: A History of War, and business biographies of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Elon Musk. In addition to his writing work, Chris has made regular contributions on radio and television.
£16.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Neurodivergent By Nature
Book SynopsisJoe Harkness, author of the acclaimed Bird Therapy, investigates the connections between nature and neurodiversity
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Orion Publishing Co States of Play
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John Murray Press 21 Day Mindfulness Challenge
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Mobius Secrets of Resilience
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John Murray Press Recession
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Penguin Books Ltd A Short History of British Architecture
Book Synopsis'Provocative, elegant, intriguing - Jenkins is a bold, imaginative writer, brilliant at challenging old assumptions and encouraging you to look at British architecture in a new light' Rory StewartThe story of Britain is revealed through its buildings, and yet the language of architecture is a mystery to all but a few. In this enlightening history, spanning castles and cathedrals to factories and railway stations, Jenkins translates the hidden narratives infused in the facades we walk past every day. Britain's history has been formed by its politics, religion and society and these influences can be seen in the architectural styles that have shaped its landscape. From pre-Roman and the Middle Ages, to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution, Classical and Gothic styles surged and retreated from favour only to then be challenged by a new player: Modernism, a style that reflected the stunning technological advances of the second half of the twentieth century. In this narrative h
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Penguin Books Ltd Every Body Should Know This
Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOW IN PAPERBACKDISCOVER THE SCIENCE OF EATING FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHAn essential nutrition and lifestyle guide ' Dr Tim Spector, author of Spoon Fed and Food for LifeA must read' Steven Bartlett''Truly amazing and completely transformative' Davina McCall----A SCIENCE-BACKED NUTRITION GUIDE FOR ALL LIFE STAGESIn Every Body Should Know This, medical scientist and Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Dr Federica Amati explores the real science behind nutrition. By following her advice, you will learn how to eat for best health at each life stage and discover what every body should know, such as . . .- The truth surrounding superfoods and ultra-processed foods- Why nutrition plays a crucial role from before conception to senior years- How food choices can support longevity- Targeted tips for good health at
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Abrams The Great Great Wall
Book SynopsisDuring his campaign for the presidency, one of Donald Trump’s signature promises was that he would build a “great great wall” on the border between the US and Mexico, and Mexico was going to pay for it. A year and a half into his term, with only a few prototype segments erected, the wall is the 2,000-mile, multibillion-dollar elephant in the room of contemporary American life. In The Great Great Wall, architectural historian and critic Ian Volner takes a fascinating look at the barriers that we have built over millennia. Traveling far afield, to China, the Middle East, Europe, and along the U.S. Mexico border, Volner examines famous, contentious, and illuminating structures, and explores key questions: Why do we build walls? What do they reveal about human history? What happens after they go up? With special attention to Trump’s wall and the walls that exist along the US border already, this is an absorbing, smart, and timTrade Review“One of the successes of [THE GREAT GREAT WALL] is the way it steers clear from being a flash-in-the-pan title . . . To the chorus of opinions tackling the humanitarian, policy-related, political, economic, or environmental arguments about the proposed U.S.-Mexico wall, Volner’s is a welcome voice. From his vantage point in architectural journalism, he is able to take a long view, incorporating those subjects and questioning just what such a wall would mean.” -- —Architectural Digest
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Amberley Publishing Through Adversity
Book SynopsisThe stories of three individual careers combine seamlessly to tell the dramatic story of the RAF from the era of biplanes and into the jet age of the Cold War.
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Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language
Book Synopsis Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. Our Revision Workbooks help students develop vital skills throughout the course in preparation for the exam with: one-to-one page match with the revision guide so students can find the practice they need quickly and easily guided practice questions on every page demonstrate good technique and build confidence loads of practice questions in the style of the new exams, with plenty of practice at problem-solving and reasoning skills hints and tips help students avoid common pitfalls full set of practice papers written to match the new specification exactly. Part of a comprehensive range of learning and revision support available for Pe
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Cornerstone Those Who Are About To Die
Book SynopsisHarry Sidebottom teaches classical history at Oxford University, and is the bestselling author of fifteen novels. His debut trade non-fiction book, The Mad Emperor: Heliogabalus and the Decadence of Rome, was published in 2022 and was a Book of the Year in the Spectator, the Financial Times and BBC History.
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Random House Knife
Book Synopsis**Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2024** A gripping account of survival and recovery from internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize-winner Salman RushdieA masterpiece Extraordinary' Daily TelegraphA story of hatred defeated by love' Guardian On the morning of 12 August 2022, Salman Rushdie was sitting onstage in upstate New York, preparing to give a lecture on the importance of keeping writers safe from harm, when a man in black black clothes, black mask rushed down the aisle towards him, wielding a knife. His first thought: So it's you. Here you are. What followed was a horrific act of violence that shook the literary world and beyond. Now, for the first time, Rushdie relives the traumatic events of that day and its aftermath, as well as his journey of healing and recovery. This an intimate meditation on life, loss, love, art and finding the strength to stand up again A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, SPECTATOR, INDEPENDENT, EVENING STANDARD, NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW YORKER AND TIMEAn incandescent book about love and hard-won survival'The TimesSalman Rushdie is a genius A brave book by a brave man' Evening StandardGripping It reminds us of the things worth fighting for'New York Times No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024
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Ebury Publishing FUSAO
Book SynopsisIxta's style of cooking draws inspiration from three countries she grew up travelling to, eating in and obsessing over. Brazil (where her mum is from), Italy (where she lived as a child) and Mexico (where her granddad lived). She began her culinary career at Ottolenghi's NOPI restaurant, before moving to the Test Kitchen, where she worked for Yotam Ottolenghi for five years, contributing to his columns in the Guardian and The New York Times. Ixta was Yotam's co-author on bestselling Flavour (2020) before publishing her first solo cookbook: MEZCLA (2022), which was nominated for 'best debut cookbook' at the Fortnum & Mason Awards and 'best international cookbook' at the James Beard Awards. MEZCLA was named one of the best cookbooks of 2022 by The Independent, The Times, Bon Appetit, Amazon, Spectator and Squaremeal. In 2021 and 2022 Ixta was named one of the most influential women in food' by Code Hospitality. Ixta is a contributing editor at Elle Magazine and has also written for The Guardian, Suitcase Magazine and Pit Magazine.
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Ebury Publishing Beautiful Hacks for Broken Heads and Creative Hearts
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Ebury Publishing Baddest Man
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Ebury Publishing 20
Book SynopsisThe official celebration of Liverpool FC's 20 league titles, told in the club's own words. The 2024-2025 season was extraordinary for Liverpool FC with new manager Arne Slot leading the team to secure its 20th top-flight title. In this beautifully illustrated book, the club's official celebration of a truly historic season, Liverpool FC vividly recounts a record-breaking journey to success that began over 125 years ago. The story of the club's championship-winning seasons from 1901-2025 is detailed in full, while exclusive interviews from LFC's men's first team players take fans behind the scenes and into the pivotal moments that have enabled the club to finish at the top of the table for the 20th time. Complete with a foreword from Slot and over 200 photographs, this is a remarkable narrative that captures an incredible legacy of footballing excellence and that at the end of a season that will be remembered for many years to come is an essential addition to the collection of every supporter.
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Ebury Publishing Cosy Calm
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Ebury Publishing Cosy Chill
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Great Regeneration: Ecological Agriculture,
Book SynopsisIn the age of climate change and the ongoing battles around how we use land to grow food and rear livestock, can an emerging group of visionary farmers utilise new technology to help create a truly communal vision of regenerative agriculture that is networked, engaged, and transformative – and ultimately a force for good in the natural world? In The Great Regeneration, farmer-technologist Dorn Cox and author-activist Courtney White explore this unique, groundbreaking research which is aimed at reclaiming the ground where science and agriculture meet as a shared human endeavour. The Great Regeneration explores the critical function that open-source technology can have in promoting agroecological systems, through data-sharing and networking. If these systems are brought together, there is potential to revolutionise how we manage food production and natural systems around the world, decentralising and deindustrialising the structures of production and governance that have long dominated the agricultural landscape. In this important book, Dorn Cox and Courtney White present a simple choice: we can allow ourselves to be dominated by this new technology, or we can harness its potential and use it to understand and improve our shared environment. The choices made today will affect the generations to come, and The Great Regeneration shows how, together, we can create positive and lasting change.Trade Review“Cox reminds us [that] regenerative farming is not just a set of practices, but an entire world view. . . [and] open-source technology, data sharing, Ag Data wallets, and farmer-to-farmer education are among our most essential tools in this world-changing endeavor.”—Ronnie Cummins, international director of Organic Consumers Association and author of Grassroots Rising“This book is the blueprint for a new spatial practice to repair not only agriculture but community, politics, and the economy besides."—Jo Guldi, author of The Long Land War and The History Manifesto"Timely, The Great Regeneration is a valued contribution to our on-going national discussions concerning sustainable agriculture, food science, and environmental issues. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, The Great Regeneration is especially and unreservedly recommended."—Midwest Book Review
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Simon & Schuster Hannibal Lecter
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Amicus Ink One Blue Gnu
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Human Kinetics Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
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Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Southeast Asia
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Southeast Asia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Temples of Angkor, Halong Bay's hidden lagoons, and Bangkok's nightlife; all with your trusted travel companion.
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Octopus Publishing Group The Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords 11
Book SynopsisA bumper edition of 300 quick-fire crosswords.
£9.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Perfect English Farmhouse
Book SynopsisIn Perfect English Farmhouse, Ros Byam Shawcelebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a similarly welcoming retreat.
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Crecy Publishing British Railway Atlas 1955
Book SynopsisThe mid-1950s marked a high point in the history of Britain''s railways. Seven years after the nationalisation of the ''Big Four'' railway companies in 1948, there was a feeling of optimism within the industry. The ''Modernisation Plan'', with its promise of wholesale dieselisation and main-line electrification, was intended to bring a new era of profitability, and it was still possible to travel through much of Britain by train using the extensive network of rural branch lines and secondary routes, many of which were to disappear forever during the closures of the next decade.Crécy has been building a reputation for producing quality atlases of Britain''s railways, and in addition to completely new works we are bringing back into print some of the atlases we inherited with our acquisition in 2016 of Ian Allan Publishing. Rail Atlas 1955 is one of these. This is a revised and expanded edition of the Atlas with a bigger page size, making it easier to use. It also includes a new 32-page photo section showing aspects of the railway scene in 1955. This volume covers the network as at 1 January 1955, the dawn of the modernisation era. Different colours identify the lines of each of the six regions, with passenger and freight-only lines being further highlighted. In addition, there is a useful index of station names. This atlas thus provides a fascinating snapshot of the extent of British railways in the period immediately prior to Beeching''s cuts of the early 1960s. Comprehensive and detailed, it is a testament to the remarkable breadth and depth of the network post-Nationalisation, much of which was soon to be erased, and is an invaluable reference source for all railway enthusiasts and historians.
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