Non Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThis best-selling book uses concrete examples, minimal theory, and production-ready Python frameworks--scikit-learn, Keras, and TensorFlow--to help you gain an intuitive understanding of the concepts and tools for building intelligent systems.

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Book SynopsisAll the information you need to enjoy your hiking adventure from Coast to Coast in this updated 10th edition. Fully re-walked and revised 10th edition of this classic 191-mile walk from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Crossing three national parks - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors - it samples the very best of the English countryside - rugged mountains and lakes, gentle dales and stone-built villages; wild moorland; sea cliffs and fishing villages. The guide includes: 109 large-scale walking maps - at just under 1:20,000 - showing route times, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest, and 9 town plans 14 colour stage maps to help plan your walk, including hills and descents Places to stay with reviews - campsites, bunkhouses, hostels, B&Bs, pubs and hotels Places to eat with reviews - cafes, teashops, pubs, takeaways, restaurants What to see from the path - history, culture, natural history Comprehensive public transport information - for all access points on the path Flora and fauna - four page full colour flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Itineraries for all walkers - whether walking the route in its entirety over two weeks or sampling the highlights on day walks and short breaks Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it GPS waypoints - also downloadable from the Trailblazer website page

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Book SynopsisPopular finance blogger Nick Maggiulli crunches the numbers to answer the biggest questions in personal finance and investing, while providing you with proven ways to build your wealth right away.

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Book SynopsisLondon: Through a Fashion Eye is the new travel title from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, following on from the bestselling titles on New York and Paris. Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through London, showing you the hottest places to eat, sleep and play – all illustrated in her inimitable, elegant style. Featuring fashion-themed restaurants, hotels and sites to visit, as well as Megan's favourite places to shop, this is a must-have insider's guide to one of the world's most-loved fashion cities by one of the world's most-loved fashion illustrators.

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Book SynopsisThis Tanzania & Zanzibar guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Tanzania & Zanzibar travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC''s strict environmental and social standards. This Tanzania & Zanzibar guidebook covers: Dar es Salaam, The north coast, The south coast, Central Tanzania, The northern highlands, Arusha and around, The northern Safari Circuit, Lake Victoria and northwestern Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika and western Tanzania, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar.Inside this Tanzania & Zanzibar travel book, you''ll find: - A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track a

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Book SynopsisJust how good is your world knowledge? Challenge friends and family with this interactive quiz book and discover who is the ultimate armchair explorer.

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Book SynopsisAn Independent Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024A vibrant, multifaceted portrait of a music enigma GuardianA powerful portrait of Joni Mitchell Irish IndependentCelebrated music critic Ann Powers explores the life and career of the legendary Joni MitchellWhat you are about to read is not a standard account of the life and work of Joni Mitchell. Instead, it's a tale of long journeying through a life that changed popular music: of a homesick wanderer forging ahead on routes of her invention, and of me on her trail, heading toward the ringing of her voice.One of the most celebrated artists of her generation, Joni Mitchell has inspired countless musicians and writers, while never stopping still herself.In Travelling, celebrated music critic Ann Powers seeks to understand the paradox of Mitchell at once both elusive and inviting through her myriad journeys. Drawing on extensive interviews with Mitchell's peers and deep archival research, Powers takes readers to rural Canada, charts the cours

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Book SynopsisThe most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories especially when they're told in two languages!Trade Review"…a great bilingual reader for beginners to mid-intermediate learners…Tuttle also offers downloadable audio files from their website…Always love the little touches like this--shows that the author / publishing house understands the readers' needs." --Hangukdrama & Korean blog"…comes with an MP3 collection that is an absolute joy to listen to. The reader speaks in a very clear voice and articulates words clearly--even on the higher-level stories." -- Mezzofanti Guild"I'd recommend [this book] to anyone interested in learning more about the Korean culture while still practicing some Korean." --Natalia Garza

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Book SynopsisSeek answers to your past, purresent, and future directly from our feline companions in this modern and entertaining cat-themed tarot deck.

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Book SynopsisArt history has been given a fun feline makeover. Discover the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art history. From Surrealism to Cubism, Abstract Expressionism to Ancient Egyptian art, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and provide you with all of the inspiration you need if you want to create your own version.Each illustrated cat comes with an overview of the art movement that it represents, plus a breakdown of the cats features, explaining the relevance of each. Accompanied by fun, informative captions, each element - from faces and fur to patterns, shapes and colours - provides a quirky, accessible insight into the history of art.More than just a reference book, A History of Art in 21 Cats is perfect for art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike.Trade ReviewThe art book of the year [...] Ingenious. * Exeter Living *Art history not quite as you've ever seen it. * i Paper (Coffee Table Choice) *Engaging and informative. The kind of book you'll never want to put away * Absolutely Mama *We love this new book exploring fine art through the domestic cat ... Purrrfect! * Devon Life *Bright, bold and beautifully illustrated [...] it really is an ingenious, creative book. There's something for everyone to like here, be it creative layouts, brilliant artwork, the art history content, or indeed, just an appreciation of cats. * Culture Fly *These clever moggies sure know their stuff. Keep this book on your craft room bookshelf for the purr-fect pick-me-up. * Papercrafter Magazine *

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Book SynopsisEvery night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now discovered thousands of alien planets, and that's barely a fraction of the worlds that are out there. And there are more stars in the Universe than grains of sand on every planet in the Solar System. But amid all this vastness, the Milky Way Galaxy, our Sun and the Earth are home to the only known life in the Universe at least for now.With a foreword from Professor Brian Cox, and access to all the latest stunning NASA photography, Andrew Cohen takes readers on a voyage of discovery, via the probes and telescopes exploring the outer reaches of our galaxy, revealing how it was formed and how it will inevitably be destroyed by the enigmatic black hole at its heart. And beyond our galaxy, the expandinTrade Review‘Wonderful in every sense’ Guardian ‘I wish Brian Cox had been my physics teacher’ The Times ‘Undeniably beautiful’ Daily Mail ‘Engaging and elucidating’ Metro ‘[The Universe] looks spectacular and the science is mind-boggling’ Telegraph Praise for The Planets by Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox: ‘So staggering you go whoa!’ every few seconds … Cox is the Attenborough of the Solar System’ Guardian ‘Spectacular. [Cox’s] ability to convey maximum information in a clear and minimalist style is so softly winning and persuasive’ Sunday Times ‘Professor Brian Cox continues to boggle our minds’ Daily Mail ‘It was life affirming, it was perspective shifting. It was beautifully made’ Fearne Cotton, The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Radio 2 ‘Amazing work’ Emma Barnett, Adrian Chiles, Radio 5 Live ‘Starry-eyed Brian Cox is the only man for this job’ The Times ‘Wow’ Evening Standard ‘The professor makes us marvel at life on Earth’ iNews ‘Excellent … a blend of enjoyable, accessible science and dreamlike wonder’ The Times ‘Brian Cox breathes life into science again … breath-taking’ Guardian ‘Fascinating … Good science’ Observer ‘Extraordinary – at its best magically fascinating and full of vast, weird drama’ Radio Times Praise for Professor Brian Cox: ‘Cox’s romantic, lyrical approach to astrophysics all adds up to an experience that feels less like homework and more like having a story told to you. A really good story, too’ Guardian ‘He bridges the gap between our childish sense of wonder and a rather more professional grasp of the scale of things’ Independent ‘If you didn’t utter a wow watching the TV, you will while reading the book’ The Times ‘Engaging, ambitious and creative’ Guardian

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Book Synopsis*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* Tony Robbins, arguably the most recognizable life and business strategist and guru, is back with a timely, unique follow-up to his smash New York Times bestseller Money: Master the Game.   Market corrections are as constant as seasons are in nature. There have been 30 such corrections in the past 30 years, yet there’s never been an action plan for how not only to survive, but thrive through each change in the stock market.   Building upon the principles in Money: Master the Game, Robbins offers the reader specific steps they can implement to protect their investments while maximizing their wealth. It’s a detailed guide designed for investors, articulated in the common-sense, practical manner that the millions of loyal Robbins fans and students have come to expect and rely upon.   Few have navigated the turbulence of the stock mTrade Review'Tony's power is super-human' -- Oprah Winfrey'He has a great gift. He has the gift to inspire.' -- Bill Clinton'Tony Robbins needs no introduction. He is committed to helping make life better for every investor.' -- Carl Icahn'The high priest of human potential. The world can't get enough of Anthony Robbins.' * The New York Times *

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Book SynopsisThe first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng Ou’s own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of “confinement,” in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth. As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely “bounce back” after deliver­ing their babies, and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline—a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother. In addition to the recipes, this warm and encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the post­partum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honoring the significance of pregnancy and birth. The First Forty Days, fully illustrated to feel both inspiring and soothing, is a practical guide and inspirational read for all new mothers and mothers-to-be—the perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby.Trade Review"It gently posits the argument for curling up in bed for several weeks post-birth and is filled with replenishing recipes to knit you back together." -- Baby

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the charming world of Luna Lapin, a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste. Learn how to sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including 20 garment and accessory sewing patterns. All the clothes are made using the finest fabrics including wool felt, lace and Liberty print cotton. Choose from a perfectly tailored wool coat, matching tweed skirt and bag, or pretty lace set. Don''t forget the accessories there are bunny boots and tiny French knickers to create. Luna even has the perfect pair of pyjamas for elegant lounging and a comfy armchair to relax in. You will be captivated by the stories surrounding Luna on her adventures as she goes for a job interview and visits the theatre. Her brother Alfie even makes an appearance in his own dapper outfit of jeans, waistcoat and tailored shirt.These adorable sewing patterns will appeal to the child in all of us and make beautiful heirloom gifts to treasure.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Luna Contents listing About Luna Hand sewing techniques Machine sewing techniques Materials and tools Technical information Step-by-step instructions, patterns and photographs: How to make Luna and her brother Alfie T-shirt dress and lace shrug Lace knickers, boots and bag Wool coat and polka-dot dress Liberty patchwork scarf Alfie's gingham shirt, wool waistcoat and jeans Crossover pyjamas Luna's armchair and cushions Matching lace setChristmas cape and shoes Wool skirt and shoulder bag Templates Suppliers Acknowledgements About the Author Index Copyright

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Book Synopsis'Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors' New Statesman'Charming and moving...with extraordinary scientific research' Guardian'An engaging work of natural science... There is clearly something about the octopus’s weird beauty that fires the imaginations of explorers, scientists, writers' Daily Mail In 2011 Sy Montgomery wrote a feature for Orion magazine entitled 'Deep Intellect' about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death. It went viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mysterious, almost alien-like creatures. Since then, Sy has practised true immersion journalism, from New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, pursuing these wild,Trade Review'Charming and moving...with extraordinary scientific research.' * Guardian *'Sy Montgomery's The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald 's H Is for Hawk did for raptors.' * New Statesman *'An engaging work of natural science... There is clearly something about the octopus’s weird beauty that fires the imaginations of explorers, scientists, writers.' * Daily Mail *'Fascinating... touching... informative... Entertaining books like The Soul of an Octopus remind us of just how much we not only have to learn from fellow creatures, but that they can have a positive impact on our lives.' * DAILY BEAST *'Journalistic immersion... allows Montgomery to deliver a deeper understanding of the "other", thereby adding to our understanding of ourselves. A good book might illuminate something you knew little about, transform your world view, or move you in ways you didn't think possible. The Soul of an Octopus delivers on all three.' * New Scientist *'Naturalist Montgomery writes exceptionally affecting and enlightening books inspired by both rigorous scientific curiosity and enraptured wonder and empathy for all living beings... In prose as gripping and entwining as her subjects’ many arms, Montgomery chronicles the octopus’ phenomenal strength, dexterity, speed... She also tells funny and moving stories about her friendships... Montgomery’s uniquely intimate portrait of the elusive octopus profoundly recalibrates our perception of consciousness, communication and community.' * Booklist (STARRED review) *'Award-winning author Montgomery reveals [octopuses’] beauty. The book takes readers on a vivid tour of their complex inner world… explores their proclivities, their relationships and their intelligence and ultimately tries to deduce whether they possess consciousness… It is hard to come away from this book without a new appreciation for these wonderful creatures.' * Scientific American *'Montgomery’s journey of discovery encourages the reader to reflect on his or her own definition of consciousness and "soul". In the end, the book leaves one with the impression that our way of interacting with the world is not the only way or the most superior way and that sentience similarly comes in a variety of equally astounding forms, all worthy of recognition and compassion.' * Science Magazine *'What makes this book unusual is that Montgomery doesn't try to answer this question [about consciousness] by sifting through piles of research. Instead, she ... listens. She records every small moment, treating each octopus like a character in a Jane Austen novel. The effect is wonderful. By the end, it's hard to shake the feeling that these bizarre creatures really do have rich internal lives, even if we still lack the imagination to grasp them entirely.' * Vox *'Delightful.' * NATURE *'With apparent delight, Montgomery puts readers inside the world of these amazing creatures. A fascinating glimpse into an alien consciousness.' -- Kirkus Reviews'Renowned author Sy Montgomery's latest gem is a must read for those who want to dissolve the human-constructed borders between "them" (other animals) and us. Connecting with other animals is part of the essential and personal process of rewilding and reconnecting with other animals, and The Soul of an Octopus is just what is needed to close the gap.' -- Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional lives of Animals'Diving deeper than Jules Verne ever dreamed, The Soul of an Octopus is a page-turning adventure that will leave you breathless. Has science ever been this deliciously hallucinatory? Boneless and beautiful, the characters here are not only big-hearted, they're multi-hearted, as well as smart, charming, affectionate...and, of course, ambidextrous. If there is a Mother Nature, her name is Sy Montgomery.' -- Vicki Constantine Croke, author of Elephant Company'In The Soul of an Octopus, Sy Montgomery immerses readers into an intriguing, seductive world just beneath the ocean waves and the lives of the creatures living within. In this beautifully written book, she brings empathy, insight and an enchanting sense of wonderment to the bonds we inherently share with other beings - even those seeming far different from us.' -- Vint Virga, DVM * The Soul of All Living Creatures *'Enter the mysterious intelligent alien world of the octopus. Experience a real intelligence based on a sense of touch that humans can barely imagine.' -- Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation

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Book SynopsisTitanic in photographs

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Book SynopsisA fresh new jacket design brings this classic self-help guide up to date for a contemporary readership. One of the forerunners to today''s pop psych market along with Women Who Love Too Much, this multimillion bestseller shows us how anger affects women''s relationships and explains how to turn this often destructive force into a constructive one.For many women, anger is a destructive force that perpetuates all the harmful dynamics of their most intimate relationships.This classic, inspirational book from internationally respected feminist psychologist Harriet Lerner explores the ways in which anger can lead into a destructive dance' within women's relationships- permanent fighting with your nearest and dearest, distancing yourself through silence or blaming others for the failure of your relationships.Practical and accessible, this book also shows women how the destructive dance of anger' can be turned into a constructive force- women should neither suppress their anger nor vent it thTrade Review‘A careful and compassionate exploration of women’s anger.’ SUSIE ORBACH‘An inspirational book.’ RELATE NEWS‘Provides a whole new way of looking at your problems. A good investment.’ Amazon reader, 2001

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Book SynopsisA lover of books like The Alchemist and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Russ delivers a short, potent, inspirational, raw, and honest book that gives readers a way to find self-belief and unlock their potential.

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Book SynopsisSet in-world, Star Wars: The Imperial Handbook shares the knowledge of a newly promoted Commander in the Imperial Military, providing a comprehensive overview of the Imperial war machine. After the Battle of Endor, the guide fell into the hands of the Rebel Alliance who provide handwritten annotations. Writers and annotators include Emperor Palpatine, Admiral Yularen, Wedge Antilles, and Han Solo.

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Book SynopsisQUICK & EASY RECIPES FOR EXCITING EVERYDAY COOKINGTHE BRAND NEW 5 INGREDIENTS COOKBOOK FROM JAMIE OLIVERA NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A SUNDAY TIMES COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: ''Flavour without fuss''FEATURING RECIPES FROM THE HIT NEW CHANNEL 4 SHOW JAMIE'S 5 INGREDIENT MEALS5 Ingredients Mediterranean is everything people loved about the first book, but with the added va-va-voom of basing it on Jamie''s lifelong travels around the Med.With over 125 utterly delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, it''s all about making everyday cooking super-exciting, with minimal fuss - all while transporting you to sunnier climes.You''ll find recipes to empower you to make incredibly delicious food, but without copious amounts of ingredients, long shopping lists or loads of washing up. 65% of the recipes are meat-free or meat-reduced, and all offer big, bold flavour.With chapters including Salads, Soups and Sarnies, Pasta, Veg, Pies and Parcels, Seafood, Fish, Chicken and Duck, Meat and Sweet Things, you''ll find something for every day of the week, and every occasion.Dishes include:Tender smoky aubergineEpic prawns & beansRogue ratatouille risottoSizzling squidIsland saladHerby steak & crispy potatoesEasy fig tartJools'' chocolate dreamsIt''s a real celebration of hero Mediterranean flavours and ingredients - quick and easy recipes for exciting everyday cooking.Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023Sunday Times Cookbook of the Year, 2023Trade ReviewEasy, achievable and delicious; Oliver has created another fail-safe cookbook for families and those of us who are stretched for time * Daily Telegraph *Offers easy-to-follow recipes that require minimal ingredients, based on the nation's favourite food products * Prima *Jamie has a way of inspiring us with new takes on old classics. There wasn't a recipe we didn't want to make * Independent *Flavour without fuss * Sunday Times, Books of the Year *

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Book SynopsisTHE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE #1 BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON SERIESThere is a world hidden underneath this great city...The London Silver Vaults - for well over a century, the largest collection of silver for sale in the world. It has more locks than the Bank of England and more cameras than a celebrity punch-up. Not somewhere you can murder someone and vanish without a trace - only that''s what happened.The disappearing act, the reports of a blinding flash of light and memory loss amongst the witnesses all make this a case for Detective Constable Peter Grant and the Special Assessment Unit.Alongside their boss DCI Thomas Nightingale, the SAU find themselves embroiled in a mystery that encompasses London''s tangled history, foreign lands and, most terrifying of all, the North!And Peter must solve this case soon because back home his partner Beverley is expecting twins any day now. But what he doesn''t knowTrade ReviewThis gloriously eclectic mash-up of police investigation and supernatural insanity is as wise, witty and utterly absorbing as the rest of this glorious series. * Daily Mail *This might be Aaronovitch's greatest success yet. 5 stars! * The Sun *Aaronovitch has no peers [...] his plotting is still satisfyingly inventive and the continuing characters maintain their charm. * The Guardian *Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London. * Nick Frost *Fresh and original and a wonderful read. I loved it. * Charlaine Harris *A charming, witty and exciting romp through a magical world not all that far from our own. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning journalist investigates a story largely ignored by mainstream media but right there, in front of our eyes ... Are we not alone? The moment we have an answer to the question might have arrived. Award-winning investigative journalist Coulthart has been intrigued by UFOs since mysterious glowing lights were reported near New Zealand's Kaikoura mountains when he was a teenager. The 1978 sighting is just one of thousands since the 1940s, and yet research into UFOs is still seen by many as the realm of crackpots and conspiracy theorists. In 2020, however, after decades of denial, the US Department of Defense made the astonishing admission that strange aerial and underwater objects frequently reported and videoed by pilots and tracked by sensors are real, unexplained, and pose a genuine national security concern. Compelled to investigate, Coulthart has embarked on the most intriguing story of his career, speaking to witnesses, researchers, scientists, spies and defen

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Book SynopsisWork artistic magic with contre-jour: learn how to create the illusion of light in your oil painting.

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Book SynopsisIn this breathtaking new title, artist Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou uses her characteristically intricate style to give 46 familiar scenes from nature an extraordinary twist. From an hourglass containing the shifting sands of a desert habitat to a bathtub overflowing with the wonders of the ocean, Enchanted Earth celebrates the magic and intrigue of the natural world. Incorporating unusual perspectives, interesting shapes and otherworldly elements makes for a truly awe-inspiring colouring book.Also by Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou:Circle of Life 9781912785278Nature Mandalas 9781912785520

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Book SynopsisThe Curry Guy Bible brings together 200 of Dan Toombs' classic dishes, developed over more than two decades of eating his way around Indian restaurants, takeaways and food stalls. Fans of The Curry Guy love his recipes – because they *really* work, tasting just like your curryhouse favourites.For the first time Dan offers 150 of his most popular recipes in one place, everything from Chicken Tikka Masala to Lamb Rogan Josh, Saag Paneer to Vegetable Samosas, Tandoori King Prawns to Shawarma Kebabs. Plus there are 50 brand-new, mouthwatering recipes that you won't find anywhere else. Here are all the starters, sides, curries, grills, breads, chutneys and rice dishes you will ever need, including some exciting new veggie options.With a guide to essential ingredients and simple cooking tips throughout, The Curry Guy Bible is the only curry cookbook you will ever need.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Simply put, this intriguing book offers fascinating research about the brain’s functions, limitations and capacities, and it teaches us how we can “direct” our own brain chemistry in order to achieve fulfillment and success. Well worth reading and ingesting these skills.” — Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People “This is the best, the most helpful, and the brainiest book I’ve read on how the brain affects how, why and what we do and act.” — Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business and University Professor, University of Southern California and author of On Becoming a Leader “This book will improve how you work—by showing you how your brain works!” — Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There “Rock makes the science of your mind accessible and relevant.” — Daniel Akst, Fortune Small Business “Rock deserves an ovation for his writing and direction.” — Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Rock makes the science of your mind accessible and relevant.” — Fortune Small Business "A highly informative look at the way our minds work at work." — St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Book SynopsisInterior design guru Axel Vervoordt shares his latest inspirations for the home. Axel Vervoordt’s intense curiosity has fueled his work as an interior designer, spurring him to explore and draw inspiration from cultures around the globe. He was first exposed to Eastern art and philosophy years ago, but today it has become the guiding principle in his work, particularly the concept of Wabi. Developed in the twelfth century, Wabi advocates simplicity and humility, the rejection of all that is superfluous or artificial. Through extraordinary photographs from Japan and Korea to Belgium and Switzerland, Vervoordt invites us to explore the elements that inspire him: natural materials and time-worn objects that evoke the essence of Wabi. Today, together with the Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki, Vervoordt carries the principles of Wabi into his remarkable interiors. As Vervoordt reveals how he infuses his current creations with a fundamentally oriental approach, interiors devotees will gain new insight from this tribute to the designer’s latest sources of inspiration for the home.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to turn the supposedly unreachable people in your lives into allies, devoted customers, loyal colleagues, and lifetime friends.Table of Contents CONTENTS Foreword by Keith Ferrazzi xiii Preface to the Paperback Edition xv Acknowledgments xvii SECTION I The Secret to Reaching Anyone 1 1 Who’s Holding YOU Hostage? 3 2 A Little Science: How the Brain Goes from “No” to “Yes” 14 SECTION II The 9 Core Rules for Getting Through to Anyone 25 3 Move Yourself from “Oh F#@& to OK” 27 4 Rewire Yourself to Listen 36 5 Make the Other Person Feel “Felt” 45 6 Be More Interested Than Interesting 55 7 Make People Feel Valuable 64 8 Help People to Exhale Emotionally and Mentally 69 9 Check Your Dissonance at the Door 77 10 When All Seems Lost—Bare Your Neck 87 11 Steer Clear of Toxic People 94 SECTION III 12 Easy-to-Use Tools for Achieving Buy-in and Getting Through 109 12 The Impossibility Question 111 13 The Magic Paradox 116 14 The Empathy Jolt 123 15 The Reverse Play, Empathy Jolt #2 132 16 “Do You Believe That?” 138 17 The Power of “Hmmm. . . .” 142 18 The Stipulation Gambit 150 19 From Transaction to Transformation 155 20 Side by Side 163 21 Fill in the Blanks 170 22 Take It All the Way to “No” 176 23 The Power Thank You and Power Apology 180 SECTION IV Fast Fixes for 7 Challenging Situations 187 24 The Team from Hell 189 25 Climbing the Ladder 194 26 The Narcissist at the Table 197 27 Stranger in Town 200 28 The Human Explosion 204 29 Getting Through to Yourself 209 30 Six Degrees of Separation 215 Afterword 221 Index 223 About the Author 231 Keynotes/Workshops 233

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Book SynopsisSharpen your survival skills and learn why you should keep a Swiss Army Knife with you at all times, whether you are exploring wild jungles, tall peaks or city streets. As a handy "everyday carry" for life's challenges, the versatile Swiss Army Knife can't be beaten. Victorinox Official Swiss Army (R) Knife Survival Guide shows how to use your iconic red multi-tool to handle 101 different emergency situations. From starting a fire and making a shelter to catching a fish, building a stove, or applying a splint, discover why the SAK is a must-have for every survival kit. Author Bryan Lynch includes basic advice on knife care, and reviews the many models and features currently available from Victorinox AG, makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife.

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Book SynopsisColourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book.Colour in the shapes to reveal the picture hiding inside! Colourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book. Colour the numbered shapes and you'll free the images concealed on the page. Among a whole menagerie of animals, you'll find a peacock hiding in triangles, a lion concealed in circles and a hive of bees among the hexagons. Colour Quest® offers a unique colouring challenge and hours of creative fun.Colour Quest is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Book Synopsis“An appealing coffee table book.” —The Wall Street Journal From Dave Canterbury—wilderness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and YouTube sensation—comes a fully illustrated guide to everything you need to know to hone your bushcraft, or wilderness survival skills, from types of shelter, to useful tools, to edible plants—and much more!Before you venture into the wilderness, learn exactly what you need to bring and what you need to know with this ultimate outdoor reference guide, by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. Filled with more than 300 illustrations, Bushcraft Illustrated showcases the necessary tools and skills for an awesome outdoor adventure, including such as: Packs: Learn the different types and how to craft and pack your own. Cordage: Essential knot knowledge for outdoor survival. Firecraft: How to start a fire with a variety of materials. Trapping: Tips for catching small game. Plants: A catalog of edible plants to forage. …And much more! With its many helpful illustrations and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this illustrated Bushcraft guide is a must-have for the seasoned outdoor lover and adventure novice alike!Trade Review"It’s the best kind of reference guide, the kind you want to sit and read no matter if you’re planning a hairball backcountry excursion or not." —Adventure Journal"A great read with a nice philosophy and many useful techniques." —Gear Flogger"An appealing coffee table book." —The Wall Street Journal"If you are ready to step your game up as an outdoorsman, then this is the book you need." —Mountain Weekly News“A compendium of useful, basic skills, the book provides much of what you need to know in order to exist or, in an emergency, survive in the outdoors.” —Northern Wilds“It was a good read with loads of information.” —The Advocate“Essential reading.” —Shooting Sports USA“The ultimate reference guide for seasoned adventurers and indoor kids alike.” —Primer Magazine

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Book SynopsisBuilding Distinctive Brand Assets provides readers with long-term strategies to build and protect Distinctive Assets.Table of ContentsTable of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Contributors Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. The formation of a brand identity 3. The role of distinctive assets 4. How distinctive assets help build mental availability 5. How distinctive assets help build physical availability 6. Using distinctive assets to signal meaning 7. The corporate, parent, sub-brand hierarchy 8. Measuring asset strength 9. Metrics: Fame 10. Metrics: Uniqueness 11. Metrics: The Grid 12. Types of distinctive assets 13. Colour as an asset 14. The Power of Sound 15. Taglines and other words 16. The celebrity dilemma 17. Keeping relevant (in a changing world) Bibliography

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Book SynopsisCharlotte Joko Beck is one of the most popular Zen teachers currently teaching in the West.This beautifully written book is a Zen guide to the problems of daily living, love, relationships, work, fear and suffering. Beck describes how to be in the present and living each moment to the full.Trade Review‘Deals with the most important spiritual practice of all – how we can live awakened in our daily life.’Jack Kornfield

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Book SynopsisA fun, practical, easy-to-use tarot kit for every witch.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of our time offers simple, practical advice for living with less fear, less anxiety and a more open heart. Bought in a hotly contested auction, The Places That Scare You is now available in massmarket, taking Pema Chödrön 's spiritual teachings to a wider audience.We always have a choice, Pema Chödrön teaches: we can either let the circumstances of our lives harden us and make us increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kind.This unique book shows us how to awaken our basic goodness and connect to others. In her lively, contemporary voice, Chödrön translates the wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for the layperson.Her wisdom cuts across all traditions and religions appealing to everyone from the Dalai Lama's followers to ordinary people trying to make sense of their lives.This title has gone straight onto the bestseller lists in the USA, where it has just been published. Recently profiled in Oprah's O magazine, Pema Chödrön is a spiritual teacher for anyone whether they have a spiritual path or not. Her heartfelt advice and wisdom (developed in her 20 years of practice as a Tibetan Buddhist nun as well as her years previously as a normal housewife and mother') give her a wide appeal. Particularly in these difficult times, this advice strikes just the right note, offering us comfort and challenging us to live deeply and contribute to creating a more loving world.Trade Review‘It's short, and so beautifully written that the reading is a pleasure – speaks to people of all religious persuasions. The clearsighted practicality of Chödrön's approach to the practice of meditation is a persuasive introduction to its benefits in our daily lives. Her voice is , understanding, gently humorous, always kind and seemingly infinitely wise.’ The LA Times ‘As one of Pema Chödrön’s grateful students, I have been learning the most pressing and necessary lesson of all: how to keep opening wider my own heart.’ Alice Walker ‘It is a lively and accessible take on ancient techniques for transforming terror and pain into joy and compassion.’ O, the Oprah Winfrey magazine

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Book SynopsisTV tie-in to major new BBC series revealing a new history of the Celts and their international legacy today.Trade ReviewA masterpiece of evocative scientific storytelling * Brian Cox *

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Book SynopsisGod's Word tells us we must "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15). This updated classic from Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell will give you the tools you need to do just that. The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated-because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, bestselling author Josh McDowell gave Christian readers the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and sceptics. Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions. Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. This is a book that invites readers to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions.

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Book SynopsisCreate your own magic with this Harry Potter crochet kit!Create your own magic and conjure up these adorable figures of “the boy who lived” and his friends. All the spells you need to make amigurumi dolls of Harry Potter and Dobby are included: yarn, stuffing, needle and thread, safety eye beads, and a metal crochet hook! A 76-page instruction book gives step-by-step directions to make 10 more magical models, and the full-color photos will ensure your projects turn out completely enchanting.  

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Book SynopsisA fully updated edition of the million-copy-selling SUNDAY TIMES No.1.

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Book SynopsisBraving hunger, heat exhaustion, unbearable terrain and cultures largely untouched by civilization, Dervla Murphy chronicles her determined trip through nine countries, through snow and ice in the mountains and miles of barren land in the scorching desert. Full Tilt is a highly individual account by a celebrated travel writer based on the daily diary Murphy kept while riding through Yugoslavia, Persia, Afghanistan, over the Himalayas to Pakistan and into India. Murphy's charm and gracious sensitivity as a writer and a traveler reveals not only civilizations of exotic people and places but the wonder of a woman alone on an extraordinary adventure.

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Book SynopsisGiving advice for those wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape, this guide annotates artworks in a range of styles and media to demonstrate techniques and details. It includes studies of a range of different architectural styles, from town houses and rural cottages to churches and continental cafes.

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Book SynopsisRediscover the lost words of an ancient land in this new and updated edition of an international bestseller.Most people associate Britain and Ireland with the English language, a vast, sprawling linguistic tree with roots in Latin, French, and German, and branches spanning the world, from Australia and India to North America.But the inhabitants of these islands originally spoke another tongue. Look closely enough and English contains traces of the Celtic soil from which it sprung, found in words like bog, loch, cairn and crag. Today, this heritage can be found nowhere more powerfully than in modern-day Gaelic.In Thirty-Two Words for Field Manchán Magan explores the enchantment, sublime beauty and sheer oddness of a 3000-year-old lexicon. Imbuing the natural world with meaning and magic, it evokes a time-honoured way of life, from its 32 separate words for a field, to terms like loisideach (a place with a lot of kneading troughs), bróis

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Book SynopsisLet's face it—all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks—no matter where in the world they reside. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky, yet accurate, names and humorous, anger-filled drawings. This guide book details exactly how much these morons suck with facts about each bird's (annoying) call, its (stupid) migratory pattern, and its (downright tacky) markings. Complete with a matching game, bird descriptor checklist, tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird's eyes, for example), this profanity-laden book offers a balance of fact and wit that will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike. A MUST-HAVE: A must-have sequel to the bestselling parody book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America. UNIQUE & LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY: This is a great coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book. And a bonus, while the content is humorous, it is practical and useful! A GREAT PRESENT: This is the perfect gift for the bird lovers and haters in your life. It also makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, retirement, or gag gift. Perfect for: Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts Armchair birders (or nonbirders) Someone who needs a quirky gift for an animal lover friend People with serious birders in their lives who want something lighthearted

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