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Book SynopsisEssentials of UK Politics and Government is the go-to textbook for all A-level Politics students studying the Edexcel specification. Building on Andrew Heywood's signature accessible style, this new fifth edition has been thoroughly updated by Kathy Schindler and Adam Tomes who draw on their experience to provide an innovative guide to UK Politics. This book covers all the core topics from Democracy and Participation, Elections and Referendums and Voting Behaviour, to the Constitution, the Prime Minister and Parliament.Packed with contemporary examples, this edition includes material on the 2017 and 2019 General Elections, Covid-19 and the latest Brexit developments. Curated pedagogical features such as Key Topic Debates, Case Studies and Synoptic Links will encourage students to strengthen their critical thinking skills and hone their ability to debate with confidence. Accompanying the book is a content-rich companion website featuring bonus case studies, further samTrade ReviewAt such an important time for the study of Politics, Essentials of UK Politics and Government cuts right through the complexities and jargon and guides students to the heart of the crucial debates, whilst remaining both challenging and accessible. * Gavin Sheffield, Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge *Essentials of UK Politics and Government is by far the most comprehensive and readable Politics textbook. It combines excellent subject content with practical exam focus and exemplar material. A must for any aspiring high-grade Politics student. * Jal Patel, Woodhouse College, London *The book Politics teachers and students have been waiting for! Finally, a readable and in-depth analysis of British Politics with scaffolded elements to both challenge and support students. * Ciara McCombe, Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College, London *Heywood’s Politics textbooks have been my “go-to” textbooks for 20 years. His books are well written and accessible, and this book is no different. This is the best Edexcel A-Level UK Politics book that covers the new syllabus. * Julian Thomas, St John’s School, Leatherhead *This is a fantastic resource for A-Level Politics students and teachers. The generous number of case studies, helpful website suggestions, synoptic links and exam tips add depth and will help students to apply their knowledge in exams. I cannot wait to start using this book! * Sally Thorne, Montpelier High School, Bristol *This definitive companion to Edexcel A-Level Politics will prove indispensable for students. Essentials of UK Politics and Government presents the study of Politics as it should be, a living and breathing discipline that evolves through debate. It not only provides students with a lively and highly readable guide to the specification content, but also develops theirunderstanding of how to use this content when responding to essay and source questions. A valuable learning andteaching tool that will undoubtedly improve grades. * Benjamin Smith, Wrekin College, Shropshire *An engaging and accessible access point to Politics with sage exam advice and contemporary examples to support and challenge students’ thinking. This is the go to text for A-Level Politics. * Sarah Bennett, New College, Swindon *Clear, concise and up-to-date, the new edition of Essentials of UK Politics and Government is a fantastic companion to the Edexcel Politics A-Level and a great tool in aiding students in their studies. The book lays out information in a way that is going to help students to access and engage with the material with ease. The topical case studies and the presentation of key debates in a “for and against” format lends itself nicely to being applied to essay style questions. I can see my students benefiting greatly from this textbook. * Louis Sugden, Jumeirah College, Dubai *Essentials of UK Politics and Government provides an excellently comprehensive guide to the Edexcel Paper 1 and 2 specifications. Using debates to present complex course content, it allows students to develop their thinking. Clear signposting of synoptic links and definitions means that this textbook suits all students, providing both the opportunity to check their understanding of the fundamentals as well as stretch and challenge themselves. I would highly recommend this to teachers and students in the Politics community. * Lucy Ryall, Poole High School, Poole *An accessible and intuitive guide to A-Level Politics. This comprehensive book offers vital guidance on how to effectively teach, and understand, all aspects of the syllabus. I highly recommend this book to help guide teachers, as well as students. * Suzanne Asherson, Menorah High School, London *Essentials of UK Politics and Government has everything students need in an A-Level textbook. This is a book that develops students’ skills, deepens their knowledge and ignites debates. Students of A-Level Politics will find this book helpful, engaging and thought-provoking. Fresh, accessible and well-laid out, I would highly recommend this to fellow A-Level Politics departments. * Dom Giles, Stratford Girls’ Grammar School *This book is an excellent tool for any student studying A-Level Politics, or any teacher teaching it. The clear layout of different topics in a for and against structure perfectly suits students’ learning needs, and the helpful graphs and infographics make key information clear and easy to understand. * Laurie Huggett-Wilde, Godalming College *Table of ContentsHow to Use the Book 1. Democracy and Participation: Suffrage 2. Democracy and Participation: Pressure Groups and Rights 3. Political Parties 4. Elections and Referendums 5. Voting Behaviour 6. The Media 7. The Constitution 8. Parliament 9. The Prime Minister and Executive 10. Supreme Court, EU and Sovereignty 11. Exam Focus

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Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:- Exam Board: International Baccalaureate (IB)- Level and subject: IB Diploma - Environmental Systems and Societies students - SL and HL - First teaching: 2024 - First exams: 2025 Developed in cooperation with the IB and matched to the first teaching 2024 syllabus, these inquiry-based resources offer complete coverage of the 2024 Subject Guide and motivate learners to build interconnected subject knowledge. This title:- Is published in cooperation with the IB so you can be assured the content is aligned, reviewed, and approved- Focuses on both knowledge and skills with high quality content created by experienced IB authors, examiners, and teachers- Helps students develop a holistic view of the subject via a wealth of contemporary case studies- Truly engages learners with scientific concepts - the inquiry-based approach drives active exploration, investigation and critical thought- Supports students at HL with a dedicated chapt

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Book SynopsisNathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short-story writer. Noted for the dark romanticism of his tales, he is best known for works such as The Scarlet Letter and short story collections such as Twice-Told Tales.Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a British artist who became renowned for his work during the Arts and Crafts Movement and especially for his illustrations for children's books. A student of the artist and critic John Ruskin, he was also influenced by artists such as William Morris. As well as his work for children's titles, he also wrote poetry and produced designs for stained-glass windows.

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Book SynopsisMarcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor between 161 and 180AD. He was a leading practitioner of the Stoic philosophy. During his reign, he defeated the rise of the Parthian Empire in the east and put down rebellions by the Germanic tribes. His personal life was simple and contented after his marriage to the Emperor Hadrian's daughter in 145AD, and he was able to devote much of his time to his scholarly work. George Long (1800-1879) was an English classical scholar. He took professorships at many prestigious universities, including Professor of Ancient Languages at University of Virginia, and Professor of Greek at University College London. He is best remembered as the editor of the famous Bibliotheca Classica series - the first serious attempt to produce scholarly editions of classical texts with English commentaries.

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Book SynopsisUsing 21st century profiling techniques, it’s time to reveal the truth behind the men most likely to have been Jack the Ripper.

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Book SynopsisIs it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page! ''Falling for my best friend - tick! Fake dating - tick! So stinking cute I want to throw glitter over it - tick!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is amazing! I''m calling it as one of my top 5 books to the year, and yes, I know it''s only February'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I just adored this story . . . I''m ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!'' ⭐ ⭐ n

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Book SynopsisA revelatory new history of the ancient world told through its seven greatest monuments, by bestselling author and TV historian Bettany Hughes

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Book SynopsisBoost confidence with our all-in-one textbook for AQA A-level Physical Education. This updated and accessible textbook combines Year 1 and Year 2 content with brand new assessment preparation to provide detailed support for both the academic and practical elements of the course. This book:- Develops conceptual understanding with thorough coverage of topics on the AQA A-level specification together in one book- Includes updates to 'end of chapter practice' questions and assessment preparation- Contains summaries, diagrams and key questions to direct thinking and aid revision- Stretches, challenges and encourages independent thinking and a deeper understanding through extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading- Features definitions of key terms to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts- Builds sound knowledge and understanding, analysis, evaluation and application skills through activitiesThis Student Book has been approved by AQA

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Book SynopsisThe wonder of the night train: headlamps ablaze, passengers boarding after sunset and leaving before sunrise, slipping in and out of compartments unseen. For Monisha Rajesh, the singular thrill of sleeper trains inspired a new journey around the world one filled with moonlit landscapes, cosy compartments and quirky companions.From Austria's Nightjet to Scotland's Caledonian Sleeper and Finland's Santa Claus Express, Rajesh invites us on a multi-year adventure aboard the world's most wondrous night trains. Along the way she samples reindeer stew on the night-train to Norway, sips on pisco sours while riding the Belmond Andean Explorer to the shores of Lake Titicaca and considers a game of cricket down a carriage on the Shalimar Express.A decade ago night trains were giving way to budget airlines and high-speed rail. But as people search for slower and more environmentally friendly ways to travel, night trains are in the midst of a renaissance. By turns romantic and hilarious, Moonlight Express brings us along for the ride and drops us back at the platform before sunrise.

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 FASTEST SELLING NON-FICTION BOOK IN THE UKSlimming-friendly food has never tasted so good; the must-have first cookbook from the UK's most visited food blog.Sharing delicious home-style recipes with a hugely engaged online community, Pinch of Nom has helped millions of people to cook well and lose weight. The Pinch of Nom cookbook can help novice and experienced home cooks enjoy exciting, flavourful and satisfying meals. Accessible to everyone by not including diet points, all of these recipes are compatible with the principles of the UK's most popular diet programmes.There are a hundred incredible recipes in the book, thirty-three of which are vegetarian. Each recipe has been tried and tested by twenty Pinch of Nom community members to ensure it is healthy, full of flavour and incredibly easy to make. Whether it’s Cumberland Pie, Mediterranean Chicken Orzo, Mexican Chilli Beef or Chicken Balti, this food is so good you’ll never guess the calorie count. This book does not include ‘values’ from mainstream diet programmes as these are everchanging. Instead the recipes are labelled with helpful icons to guide you towards the ones that suit you best – whether you’re looking for something veggie, fancy a fakeaway, want to feed a family or have limited time to spare.Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone owned a restaurant together in The Wirral, where Kate was head chef. Together they created the Pinch of Nom blog with the aim of teaching people how to cook. They began sharing healthy, slimming-friendly recipes and today Pinch of Nom is the UK's most visited food blog with an active and engaged online community of over 1.5 million followers.Showing that dieting should never be a barrier to good food, Pinch of Nom is the go-to home cookbook for mouthwatering meals that tick all the boxes.Trade ReviewThe Pinch of Nom authors are clearly geniuses. -- The TimesPinch of Nom isn’t a phenomenon. A phenomenon has a beginning and an end, but this thing – at first a Facebook group, then a food website, now a record-breaking cookbook – is as vast, as unstoppable, as the universe expanding. -- Ruby Tandoh, The GuardianPinch of Nom is headed up by pro foodies...recipes are accessible for all in terms of budget and availability. -- Anna Hunter, Get the GlossThis is a cookbook for an era craving a return to simplicity, where no food group is off limits, and all your ingredients can be found in the local shop...It’s just home cooking, based on the simple maxim that you should eat what you fancy, but a little less of it. -- The Daily TelegraphThis is just what many dieters have been waiting for. -- Daily MailRecord-breaking culinary tome. -- The Daily TelegraphTable of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: Breakfast Chapter - 2: Fakeaways Chapter - 3: Quick Meals Chapter - 4: Stews and Soups Chapter - 5: Bakes and Roasts Chapter - 6: Snacks and Sides Chapter - 7: Sweet Treats

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Book SynopsisA hilarious tale of Ziggy the zebra’s journey through the savannah, and the different animal bums he encounters on his quest.When a young zebra accidentally causes a huge stampede, he finds himself lost and alone. But he knows he’ll find home again if he just looks out for his mum’s distinctive, zig-zag striped bum. Along the way, he’ll encounter big ones, small ones, spotty ones, tall ones, hairy bums, smelly bums, scaly ones and old ones, belonging to huge hippos, very tall giraffes, lazy lions and many more animals besides.Written by Jonny Leighton and illustrated by Mike Byrne, the dynamic duo behind Does a Bear Poo in the Woods?, this laugh-out-loud story book will be accompanied by very cheeky illustrations to complete the bum-tastic odyssey.

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Book Synopsis'Short of doing it yourself, the best way of escaping into nature is to read a book like A Walk in the Woods.' New York TimesIn the company of his friend Stephen Katz (last seen in the bestselling Neither Here nor There), Bill Bryson set off to hike the Appalachian Trail, the longest continuous footpath in the world. Ahead lay almost 2,200 miles of remote mountain wilderness filled with bears, moose, bobcats, rattlesnakes, poisonous plants, disease-bearing tics, the occasional chuckling murderer and - perhaps most alarming of all - people whose favourite pastime is discussing the relative merits of the external-frame backpack. Facing savage weather, merciless insects, unreliable maps and a fickle companion whose profoundest wish was to go to a motel and watch The X-Files, Bryson gamely struggled through the wilderness to achieve a lifetime's ambition - not to die outdoors.A Walk in the Woods is now a major feature film starring Robert Redford, Emma Thompson and Nick Offerman.Trade ReviewChoke-on-your-coffee funny * Washington Post *This is a seriously funny book -- Sue Townsend * The Sunday Times *Short of doing it yourself, the best way of escaping into nature is to read a book like A Walk in the Woods... Mr Bryson has met this challenge with zest and considerable humor... a funny book, full of dry humor... the reader is rarely anything but exhilarated * The New York Times *Entertaining and often illuminating -- Paul Johnson * Sunday Telegraph *Irreverent, wildly funny, crowded with anecdotes and observation * Ideal Home *

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BEST PAPERBACK OF 2021* Shortlisted for the 2021 Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year prize* A critically-acclaimed Sunday Times, Spectator and Independent Book of 2020* Now with colour photography by Michael Turek'Richly absorbing... An impressive exploration of Siberia's terrifying past.' Guardian'Evocative and wonderfully original.' Colin Thubron__________Siberia's expansive history is traditionally one of exiles, bitter cold and suffering. Yet there is another tale to tell.Dotted throughout this remote and beautiful landscape are pianos created during the boom years of the nineteenth century. They tell the story of how, ever since entering Russian culture under the influence of Catherine the Great, piano music has run through the country like blood. How these pianos made the journey into this snow-bound wilderness in the first place is remarkable. That they might be capable of making music in such a hostile landscape feels like a miracle.The Lost Pianos of Siberia is an absorbing story about a piano hunt - a quixotic quest through two centuries of Russian history and eight time zones stretching across an eleventh of the world's land surface. It reveals not only an unexpected musical legacy, but profound and brave humanity in the last place on earth you might expect to find it.__________What readers are saying about The Lost Pianos of Siberia:***** 'You know a book's good when, on finishing it, you just want to start again.'***** 'Beautifully written, full of compelling anecdotes celebrating Siberia's extraordinary history.'***** 'The most unusual and intelligent way to tell a travel story.'Trade ReviewAn extraordinary encounter with a wildly fascinating and astonishingly ill-known region... This is a wonderful book. * Sunday Times *The ultimate quest for the oddest objects - pianos - in the most unlikely place - Siberia. But Roberts makes it much more than that, an elegant and nuanced journey through literature, through history, through music, murder and incarceration and revolution, through snow and ice and remoteness, to discover the human face of Siberia. I loved this book. * Paul Theroux *An impressive exploration of Siberia's terrifying past. * Guardian *An exuberant, eccentric journey through Russian vastness, European history and Russian culture, The Lost Pianos of Siberia is a quixotic quest, a picaresque travel adventure and a strange forgotten story, all wrapped into one fascinating book. * Simon Sebag-Montefiore *What shines through in this book is Roberts' genuine, humane affection for and fascination with the people she meets in Siberia. * Literary Review *A stunning example of modern historical travel writing * Independent *A richly observed cultural history... thrilling. * New Statesman *Fascinating account of Siberia’s horrific legacy told with great verve… Roberts is a wonderfully lyrical writer. * The Observer *Beautifully written... A unique short history of Russia from Catherine the Great to Putin... A sense of the extraordinary marks every page. * History Today *Captures Siberia's wildness, but favours its enchantments. * Times Literary Supplement *Courage, patience, erudition and a sympathetic imagination… A travel book of rare quality. * Dervla Murphy *Roberts achievement is to vividly bring us into a hidden landscape that in an over-travelled world retains its mystique. Through her painterly depiction of the people she encounters, she infuses the epic with the intimate and reveals how sometimes looking is more important than finding * Business Post Magazine *Utterly absorbing - a wonderful addition to the story of resilience, tragedy and triumph that are the hallmarks of Siberia. Roberts displays an empathy and understanding worthy of this deeply haunted, strangely fascinating land. * Benedict Allen *Roberts' writing is beguiling. * The i *A modern-day Freya Stark. * Tatler *The Lost Pianos of Siberia is one of those magical books that captures the imagination and draws you into the beauty and majesty of Siberia. Idiosyncratic in style – part travelogue, part history, part detective trail – it is full of wonderful stories about human endurance through adversity and the transformative power of music in the most remote and forgotten outposts of this vast territory. A book to savour and remember. * Helen Rappaport, author of THE LAST DAYS OF THE ROMANOVS *Utterly fascinating and revealing to anyone who only knows Siberia through its Great Myth as a forgotten, frozen Nowhere. * Christopher Somerville *A thrilling adventure to the ends of the earth, where sunlight glitters in the snowdrifts and the strains of the exile's song floats through the air. Pack your suitcases for Siberia - Sophy Roberts' gorgeous prose will summon you there like a smell. * Cal Flyn, author of THICKER THAN WATER *What worlds this book traverses! From gilded recital halls to the haunts of Siberian tigers; from remote penal colonies to volcanic islands in the Bering Sea: I felt as if I had travelled through places I had only dreamed of, following these magical instruments through landscapes and histories so full of tragedy and hope. * Daniel Mason, author of THE PIANO TUNER *Absolutely intoxicating. Such vivid detail, rich atmosphere, heartbreak, and elegance. Sophy Roberts melds research and personal experience to trace the paths of political prisoners, convicts, and conscripts determined to find beauty in exile, and track down the regal pianos now scattered in villages, museums, and storehouses across the largest country on earth. Some cherished and some neglected, these pianos tell of the musical colonization of a continent, and their stories sing. * Jonathan C. Slaght, author of OWLS OF THE EASTERN ICE *Romance and tragedy, gulags and tower blocks, princes and oligarchs and of course tigers and pianos, Roberts captures all the wonder and heartbreak of an entire Empire in one feast of a book. * Ben Rawlence, author of CITY OF THORNS and RADIO CONGO *Not-to-be-missed travel. * The Tablet *Beautifully constructed, clear-eyed and generous-spirited. * Will Atkins, author of THE MOOR and THE IMMEASURABLE WORLD *Stories endure in this compelling debut. * Wanderlust *A noble quest to understand the dazzling respect for music embedded in Russian culture. * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisPolitics looked straightforward when Patrick Kidd took over the reins of the daily political sketch in The Times in 2015. David Cameron had just won a general election and would clearly be Prime Minister for as long as he wanted; George Osborne was his obvious successor (rather than the editor of a free London evening newspaper); Theresa May was a slightly underwhelming Home Secretary and Jeremy Corbyn an anonymous Labour backbencher best known as a serial rebel against his own party. Then suddenly everything went a bit strange. In this anthology of his best columns from the past four years, Kidd plays the role of parliamentary theatre critic, chronicling the collapse of Cameron, the nebulous clarity of May, the rise and refusal to fall of Corbyn and Boris Johnson's repeated failure to keep his foot out of his mouth. Featuring a menagerie of supporting oddballs, such as Jacob and the Mogglodytes, Failing Grayling, Gavin `Private Pike' Williamson and the simpering lobby fodder that are Toady, Lickspittle and Creep, this is a much-needed antidote to the gloom of the Brexit years.Trade Review"The Weak are a Long Time in Politics is a gathering of, as it were, verbal Peter Brookes cartoons, a skewering of characters capable of unabashedly giving diametrically opposed answers in five minutes to the same important question."- Roger Lewis, The Times "Much more than a collection of parliamentary sketches for The Times, it coheres as a book - a masterpiece of satire." - The Spectator

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Book SynopsisThe political ambitions of the movement behind Bernie Sanders have never been limited to winning the White House. Since Bernie first entered the presidential primaries in 2016, his supporters have worked to organize a revolution intended to encourage the active participation of millions of ordinary people in political life. In Bigger than Bernie, activist writers Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht give us an intimate map of this movement to remake American politics top to bottom, profiling the grassroots organizers who are building something bigger, and more ambitious, than the career of any one candidate. As participants themselves, Day and Uetricht provide a serious analysis of the prospects for long-term change, offering a strategy for making "political revolution" more than just a campaign slogan. They provide a road map for how to entrench democratic socialism in the halls of power and in our own lives.This new edition offers unmatched insights into the people behind the most unique campaign in modern American history and explores how the political revolution has been re-tooled for a time of economic crisis and pandemic.Trade ReviewAn indispensable guide to twenty-first-century socialism from the viewpoint of clear-eyed,sharp-witted, smart, funny authors . They give me hope! -- Jane McAlevey, author of A Collective Bargain"Part history lesson, part guidebook; this is a love letter to the everyday people and movementswho transformed this country. Bigger than Bernie isn't just about the man who's spent themajority of his political career on the fringes. It's about fighters. It's about thinkers. It's aboutlove. It's about us." -- Phillip Agnew, Cofounder of the Dream DefendersAn exhilarating account of what we'll be doing in the coming years. Anyone who thinks, withdread or relief, that the work comes to an end after Election Day in 2020 will think again. I'mgoing to keep coming back to them and their book -- Corey Robin, author of The Enigma of Clarence ThomasBigger than Bernie is a comprehensive and necessary read . an essential roadmap forachieving permanent change, and an energizing account that brings socialism into the presenttense. -- RoseAnn DeMoro, former Executive Director of National Nurses UnitedUrgent and essential . no one could better capture the promise and perils of this once-in-a-generation moment. I try never to miss a word that they write, and you shouldn't either. -- Krystal Ball, cohost of Rising on HillTVDay and Uetricht are two of the most brilliant and courageous intellectuals of the Sandersmovement. This indispensable book is a powerful, pioneering analysis of these new radicaltimes and a compelling vision of where it all might be going -- Cornel West, author of Race Matters

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated journal to navigate life's challenges and summon the courage to let go, by artist and author Meera Lee Patel.

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Book SynopsisCrochet 35 SUPER-CUTE and cuddly CHUNKY AMIGURUMI CHARACTERS that are bursting with colour and personality.Made in SUPER-SOFT CHUNKY CHENILLE YARN, the designs include a cute capybara, a pretty dragonfly and a smiley sunshine.

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Book SynopsisMum in a Million is a heart-warming collection of beautiful quotes and endearing affirmations to let your mum know just how much you adore her. Showcase your gratitude with this heartfelt book containing a carefully curated collection of beautiful phrases on the unique and unforgettable experience of motherhood.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Argentina.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from marvelling at Iguazú Falls jaw-dropping waterfalls with rainbows, to watching whales leap out of the water on Playa Las Canteras, and dancing the tango at a traditional Buenos Aires milonga.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s Argentina travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Argentina and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for ex

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Book SynopsisWhat does an artist need to know about drawing? And what has to be mastered in order to achieve the drawings you want? In this book Barrington Barber shows you, offering advice and tips as he takes you through the various stages.From object drawing and still-life composition, the natural world and portraiture, to looking at form and shape, and assessing styles and techniques, The Complete Book of Drawing is a distillation of the many skills that the aspiring artist needs to develop.After training as a graphic designer, Barrington Barber went into advertising, working for top agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather, before progressing to freelance design and producing illustrations for a range of books and magazines. He taught art for many years, and now enjoys a successful career as a fine artist. He has written and illustrated a wide range of best-selling instructive art books, which to date have sold 4 million copies around the world.As Barrington Barber knows from his many years of both teaching and practising art, it is crucial for you as an individual to find your own style and way of doing things. And, uniquely among practical art books, this is what The Complete Book of Drawing provides, by revealing new possibilities and enabling you to look at the world around you with fresh eyes.

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Book Synopsis A seasonal touchstone packed full of quotes, book lists, recipes, poems and observations on the natural world to keep close at hand and to accompany you through the year. Commonplace books have been kept for centuries, and have historically been used to record favourite passages from books, poetry, anecdotes, extracts from letters, proverbs, lists, shared recipes, quotes, prayers and lyrics. Commonplacing' has seen a recent revival and can now been seen more as a highly personal anthology a joyful place where the keeper can develop a deeper sense of self by selecting fragments of language that feel meaningful and reflect their tastes, beliefs and values. In this book, delve into blogger, Instagrammer and YouTuber Miranda Mills'' ultimate commonplace book, a carefully curated guide to the seasons. Including poetry by Robert Browning, Emily Brontë, Sara Teasdale, Lemn Sissay, and with extracts from Edith Wharton, George Eliot, Alison Uttley, Louisa May Alcott, Adrian Bell and many, many more.Connect more deeply with yourself and your creative impulses as you explore everything each season has to offer, and even be inspired to create your own personalised commonplace book.

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Book SynopsisFounded in 1992 by Richard Ingrams, The Oldie is an irreverent magazine for the independent-mindedThe Oldie Annual will feature more articles and cartoons from 'the most original magazine in the country' (Independent)

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Book SynopsisWhat are stone circles? When were they built, and why? How come so many of them egg-shaped, or geometrically flattened? What do they have to do with the landscape, Sun, Moon and stars? In this beautifully illustrated book, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman takes us on a fascinating journey around the world, examining these mysterious monuments of the megalithic culture from Wessex to Scotland, France to Poland, North America to Africa and India to Japan. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Book SynopsisAl-Ghazali on Intention, Sincerity & Truthfulness is the thirty-seventh chapter of the Revival of the Religious Sciences. It falls in the section dealing with the virtues. Here Ghazali deals with the very important subject of intention, which is of crucial importance in Islam. He asks: ''How can someone ignorant of the meaning of intention verify his own intention; or how can someone ignorant of the meaning of sincerity verify his own sincerity; or how can someone sincerely claim truthfulness if he has not verified its meaning?''In the Book of Intention, Sincerity & Truthfulness, Ghazali gives a response to each of these questions by expounding the reality and levels of intention, sincerity and truthfulness, those acts which affirm them and those acts which mar them. As in all his writings, Ghazali bases his arguments on the Qur''an, the example of the Prophet and the sayings of numerous scholars and Sufis.

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Book SynopsisKnown as the 'grandmother of herbalism', Juliette de Bairacli Levy travelled throughout Europe and North America in pursuit of her passion for herbs and holistic medicine, living mostly in rural places whose nomadic communities helped expand her knowledge of plants and living from the land. In the early 1950s, she settled in a thatched 'cabin' in the New Forest for three years and raised her children in the woods.Originally published in 1958, Wanderers in the New Forest describes an extraordinary family life living wild: drawing spring water from Abbots Well, bathing in Windmill Hill Pond and sharing the water with their animal neighbours, foraging for fruits and fungi or tending to their forest garden of herbs, flowers and vegetables. Juliette's friendships within the local Gypsy community enabled her to record the impact that post-war modernisation was having on their traditions, ancient rights and intimate knowledge of the New Forest. This new edition is illustrated throughout with photographs taken by Juliette while living in the forest.

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Book SynopsisCelebrating over three decades, Harden's introducedthe concept of user ratings and reviews to the UK. The authoritative guide to the capital's restaurants:a must-buy for any discerning Londoner or visitor.

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