Non Fiction Books
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Faith in Exile
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£8.54
Quercus Publishing Everlasting Blooms
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£21.25
Ebury Publishing Baddest Man
Book SynopsisOn a defining evening of the 1980s, Donald Trump hosted celebrities and high rollers in a Jersey Shore town to witness 21-year-old Mike Tyson knock out Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds, earning more than the annual payrolls of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics combined. Only eight years earlier, Tyson, a troubled child from Brooklyn, was taken under the wing of boxing legend Cus D'Amato in upstate New York. Their story of mutual redemption captivated novelists, screenwriters, and the emerging cable TV industry. Tyson became HBO's leading man long before Tony Soprano. Despite the immense success, Tyson's story was more complex and darker than it appeared. Over the decades, he has been villainized, lionized, and fetishizedbut never fully humanized until now. Acclaimed biographer Mark Kriegel, who first encountered Tyson as a young reporter, explores Tyson's life through what he survived rather than whom he knocked out. Tyson, often compared to Jack Dempsey, was more akin to Sonny ListonBlack, feared, and expected to die young. What made Liston a pariah made Tyson a touchstone for a generation influenced by hip hop and gunfire. Kriegel captures not just Tyson's rise but his profound impact on the American psyche.
£21.25
Baby Professor Painters of the Caves Prehistoric Art on Cave and
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£13.29
Copper Canyon Press,U.S. The Poet, The Lion, Talking Pictures, El
Book Synopsis "Wright shrinks back from nothing."—The Village Voice "Wright belongs to a school of exactly one."—The New York Times Book Review "Wright has found a way to wed fragments of an iconic America to a luminously strange idiom, eerie as a tin whistle."—The New Yorker "C.D. Wright is one of America''s oddest, best, and most appealing poets."—Publishers Weekly A companion to her astonishing collection of prose Cooling Time, C.D. Wright argues for poetry as a way of being and seeing, and calls it "the one arena where I am not inclined to crank up the fog machine." Wright''s passion for the genre is pure inspiration, and in her hands the answer to the question of poetry is poetry. From "In a Word": I love the nouns of a time in a place, where a sack once was a poke and native skag was junk glass not junk and junk was just junk not smack and smack entailed eating with your mouth open, and an Egyptian one-eye was an egg, sunny side up, and a nation sack was a flannel amulet, worn only by women, to be touched only by women, especially around Memphis. Red sacks for love and green for money… C.D. Wright''s most recent volume, One With Others, was a National Book Award finalist. Among her many honors are the Griffin Poetry Prize and a MacArthur Fellowship. She teaches at Brown University and lives outside of Providence, Rhode Island.
£12.34
Ignatius Press The Secret of the Little Flower
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£15.50
Birlinn General Waters of Life
Book SynopsisOnce common across most of the country, beavers were hunted to extinction in the sixteenth century, but have gradually been returning to Scottish waters. In this deeply personal account, Argaty's Tom Bowser tells of his attempts to save these incredible animals, and the gains that beavers ultimately brought to his family farm.
£12.34
Kaplan Publishing ADVANCED BOOKKEEPING - STUDY TEXT
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£15.00
Hay House UK Ltd Move the Needle: Yarns from an Unlikely
Book SynopsisDiscover how to harness the power of 'can't' and turn it into creative energy to help you pursue your passions - both personal and professional - and shape a successful, thriving life.‘Move the Needle overflows with passion, wisdom and hard-won business (and life) lessons.’ Jeff Walker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of LaunchLearn how to make your big, impossible dreams a reality with help from a creative entrepreneur who’s turned her passion into a global force.People always ask Shelley Brander what possessed her to leave the successful advertising firm she founded with her husband to open a local yarn store. And then they wonder how that one storefront grew into an e-commerce business, and from there into a global movement to Knit the World Together. In Move the Needle, Shelley shares stories from her life to show that you can pursue your life’s passions – personal and professional – no matter how quirky or impossible they may seem to everyone around you. Whether you’re an entrenched or aspiring entrepreneur, or have a passion that just won’t let you go, Shelley shares lessons from her journey that reveal how to: · put your passion first and make your creative side hustle your main gig· recognize the true value of creativity and experimentation· have hope against all odds· surround yourself with supportive people· believe in the power of your weird, impossible dream!Shelley invites you to hold space for your seemingly improbable (but totally possible) goals, dreams and purpose.
£15.19
Crecy Publishing Aeronautical Knowledge Meteorology
Book SynopsisMany pilots consider Meteorology to be one of the most interesting, and sometimes most baffling, of the theoretical subjects they have to learn. Too often, aviation meteorology has been taught in a largely academic sense, with a heavy emphasis on physics and theory, with little attention given to the practical aspects of the weather as it relates to pilots.This shortcoming was addressed in the 2015 Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) courses, produced by a team of experienced flying instructors and examiners put together by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This syllabus brings PPL and LAPL training in-line with the modern training environment. In particular, the new training courses are focused on providing up-to-date and practical aeronautical knowledge, rather than requiring the pilot to rote learn largely academic and irrelevant material with little application to ''real world'' flying.Aeronautical Knowledge, Meteorology is part of a new series of aviation training manuals, designed from the beginning to take full advantage of this new methodology in aviation training. It provides a deeper understanding of aviation weather and approaches the subject of meteorology on a ''step-by-step'' basis, from a starting point assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, through to a comprehensive coverage of practical aviation meteorology for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight. Written by a current Flight Instructor and established author of over 25 training manuals, who was closely involved in the creation of the new PPL and LAPL training syllabi, this series is now delivering the real-word aeronautical knowledge that today''s pilots need - not just to pass the relevant exams, but also to operate safely and proficiently in the modern aviation environment.
£13.46
Octopus Publishing Group The Children of Hiroshima
Book SynopsisThe incredible, heart-breaking and poignant diary of a woman searching for her niece and nephew in the aftermath of the Hiroshima bomb.
£8.54
The History Press Ltd The Knights Templar
Book SynopsisThe Templars' entire story, covering the Crusades and the Holy Grail, right up to the bestsellers and blockbusters
£15.29
The History Press Ltd The Divorce of Nations
Book SynopsisAn inside perspective to global diplomacy from one of the world's foremost diplomats
£17.09
Helion & Company Leuktra 371 BCE
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£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Crack in Everything
Book SynopsisA Crack in Everything explores the fascinating breakthroughs that led to the discovery of black holes, the scientific enigma that could unlock the answers to mankind's most profound questions about the universe.
£11.69
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Pocket Glasgow
Book SynopsisLonely Planet's Pocket Glasgow is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, admire Glasgow Cathedral and take in Kelvingrove Art Gallery all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Glasgow and make the most of your trip!
£9.49
Brown Dog Books Telling The Truth Is Dangerous
Book SynopsisOne of the first biographies of an Irish historian, this book relates the C20 struggle to show that Ireland had a history at all, and then to take that history away from the propagandists. The story is told through the life of Robert Dudley Edwards, famed as an eccentric but emerging as a deft operator in a dangerous political world. It also shows how the study of history changed after World War II, and why so many intelligence officers from Hugh Trevor-Roper to Asa Briggs to Desmond Williams became historians after 1945. Written by his granddaughter, the journalist Neasa MacErlean, the book also describes his harrowing family life, and the damage inflicted by the narcissist personality disorder of his older daughter Mary. His younger two children, Owen and Ruth, went on to become well-known historians, and the book also explains the dynamics of this family of historians.
£10.79
Octopus Publishing Group LEON Big Flavours Cookbook
Book SynopsisIf you love lunches which pack a punch and suppers with attitude, then this collection of more than 100 flavourful dishes from LEON is the one for you. From fiery coconut noodles to miso-spiked aubergine, caramel pork to blueberry blondies, this book is all about turning flavours up to their max - be they deliciously salty, sour, spicy or sweet.Recipes include:- Sweetcorn and jalapeño breakfast fritters with avocado and salsa- LEON makhani squash curry- Pasta al limone- Chicken and coconut curried noodles- Blackened trout tacos with aji verde- Potato bread with garlic and anchovy herbed butter- Miso apple tarte tatin with vanilla mascarpone
£17.60
Boydell & Brewer Ltd Lancelot-Grail: 8. The Post Vulgate Cycle. The
Book SynopsisThe Post-Vulgate Cycle reworks the Vulgate Cycle from the end of The Story of Merlin. The sequel opens with Arthur's unwitting incest with his sister, and his establishment, with Merlin's help, of his title to the kingdom. The story of the events leading up to the Dolorous Blow is then recounted, as well as its consequences. A sequence of adventures follows, largely involving Gawain and his brothers; Lancelot appears only at the end of the continuation, as does Perceval, whose story concludes the romance. For a full description of the Post-Vulgate Cycle see the blurb for the complete set.
£37.99
Telos Publishing Ltd Evolution Of The Toy Dalek
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£26.99
Cornerstone Centre Stage
Book SynopsisJeannette Nelson is one of the world's leading voice coaches. In the course of over a decade as Head of Voice at the National Theatre, she was responsible for ensuring that everyone who took the stage at Britain's leading theatre was communicating clearly and charismatically. Along the way, she worked with some of the greatest actors of our time from Al Pacino to Benedict Cumberbatch to Juliette Binoche on some of their most notable roles across stage, film and TV. Nelson's first book, The Voice Exercise Book (2015), has become the go-to guide for actors looking for exercises to help improve their vocal clarity. 'Jeannette's knowledge is astonishing and her approach so gentle and effective' Derren Brown
£10.44
Historic Environment Scotland Art Deco Scotland
Book SynopsisAn exploration of theremarkable range of Art Deco objects, structures and images that were created in Scotland.
£23.75
Tate Publishing Ed Atkins
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£32.00
Batsford Abstract Textiles
Book SynopsisAn exploration of abstract textile work with practical tips on how to progress from the realistic to the abstract within your own practice.
£21.25
Fircone Books Ltd Hidden History in the Welsh Mountains
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£16.19
New Haven Publishing Ltd The Queen
Book SynopsisQUEEN GIVEN THE MARVEL COMICS TREATMENT! Former Marvel Comics editor and writer Tim Quinn has created a unique Platinum Jubilee souvenir with a brand new comic book telling the life story of Queen Elizabeth II. Quinn has used his colleagues from the publishing giant to illustrate the book. "As I researched the Queen's life story, I was struck by how visual the tale was," says Quinn. "It proved to be a perfect story to approach in exactly the same way we produced the super-hero titles at Marvel Comics." The book captures the Queen's story from childhood to the present day. It has been put together to raise funds for the Merseyside children's charity Liverpool Heartbeat who create literacy projects for schools. "There's nothing quite like the Marvel method of storytelling to capture the imagination of even the most ardent non-reader," says Quinn. "The combination of the Marvel approach and the Queen's amazing story has proved to be a visual treat." The book was presented to the Queen at Windsor Castle and received a very positive response which is featured in this new printing.
£8.99
Crumps Barn Studio One Moor Time
Book SynopsisWhen Ben Pering sets out to walk the Two Moors Way in Devon, the challenge marks the beginning of an extraordinary fifteen-year relationship with the upland landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor which will lead him deep into the wild spaces of English moorland on the hunt for a new pace of life and a renewed sense of self
£11.69
Omnibus Press Steely Dan
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£13.49
Poco Studio Music Theory for Young Musicians Grade 1 4th Ed.
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£9.89
HarperCollins Publishers The God Desire
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Jews Don't Count
£9.49
Pearson Education Software Engineering Global Edition
Book SynopsisProfessor Ian Sommerville is an Emeritus Professor at the School of Computer Science, University of St. Andrews. His research interests are focused on dependable socio-technical systems and incorporating their techniques in systems engineering processesTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction to Software Engineering Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Software processes Chapter 3: Agile software development Chapter 4: Requirements engineering Chapter 5: System modeling Chapter 6: Architectural design Chapter 7: Design and Implementation Chapter 8: Software testing Chapter 9: Software Evolution Part 2 System Dependability and Security Chapter 10: Dependable Systems Chapter 11: Reliability engineering Chapter 12: Safety Engineering Chapter 13: Security Engineering Chapter 14: Resilience Engineering Part 3 Advanced Software Engineering Chapter 15: Software Reuse Chapter 16: Component-based Software Engineering Chapter 17: Distributed Software Engineering Chapter 18: Service-oriented Software Engineering Chapter 19: Systems engineering Chapter 20: Systems of systems Chapter 21: Real-time software engineering Part 4 Software management Chapter 22: Project management Chapter 23: Project planning Chapter 24: Quality management Chapter 25: Configuration management Glossary Appendix: System requirements for the MentCare system
£75.04
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Juggle
Book SynopsisA reassuring manifesto on the role of women today' - Dawn O'PorterThis book - and Cat Sims generally - helps me to breathe a bit easier. My shoulders drop, my jaw relaxes, and I know everything is going to be OK.' - Bryony GordonThe mental load isn't just about doing all the stuff. The mental load is constantly thinking about having to do all the stuff, and then, when you forget to do some of the stuff, the mental load is also about beating yourself up about that, while still trying to keep in mind all the other stuff you've got to do.The mental load. Emotional labour. The invisible burden whatever you call it, every woman is familiar with the neverending list of things to do that exists in their head. This noise that plays on a constant loop is impacting the mental health of women everywhere.Writer, content creator, podcaster, wife and mum Cat Sims describes the devastating impact the mental load had on her own happiness, mental health and marriage. After having children, the unequal division of responsibility in her household came into stark relief. Her desperate efforts to be the perfect wife and mother left her mentally, emotionally and physically defeated ultimately driving her to addiction and a crisis point in her marriage.With eye-opening honesty and her trademark dry humour, Cat tells the story of her relationship with the mental load and, in turn, offers a blunt but ultimately hopeful appraisal of society and women's experience of it. This necessary book will incite honest conversation, make you feel less alone and give you the confidence to invite your loved ones to share the mental load.
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co The Original Daughter
Book Synopsis''An incredible debut'' ROXANE GAY''Wise and wonderful'' PAUL BEATTYWho would you sacrifice on the altar of ambition?Singapore, 1996. Before Arin, Genevieve Yang was an only child. Living with her parents and grandmother in a single-room flat in Bedok, she is saddled with an unexpected sibling when Arin appears, the shameful legacy of a grandfather long believed to be dead.At once collaborators and sisters, Gen and Arin grow up inseparable, navigating the intensity of life in working-class Singapore - where urgent insistence on achievement demands self-immolation in the realms of imagination, work, and play. But as the rapidly modernising, winner-takes-all world threatens to leave one behind as the other''s star rises exponentially, the sisters must weigh their allegiances and bonds, the cost of success and ultimately reckon with who they''ve become. What results is a story that cracks open the fault lines of Singaporean society, our desperate need for acceptance and our yearning to be loved.Vivid and visceral, The Original Daughter is a breathtaking act of empathy by a new literary star.
£16.00
John Murray Press More Everything Forever
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£21.25
State University of New York Press State Power and Governance in Early Imperial
Book SynopsisState Power and Governance in Early Imperial China delves into the governance and capacity of the state by providing an empirical historical study of the collapse of China''s Qin Empire. In contrast to the popular view that the Qin fell suddenly and dramatically, this book argues that the collapse was rooted in persistent structural problems of the empire, including the serious resource shortages experienced by local governments, inefficient communication between administrative units, and social tensions in the new territories. Rather than reducing Qin rulers to heartless villains who refused to adjust their policies and statecraft, this book focuses on the changes that the regime did make to meet these challenges. It reveals the various measures that Qin rulers devised to solve these problems, even if they were ultimately to no avail. The paradox of the Qin Empire seemed to be that, although the regime''s policies and reforms could theoretically have strengthened the state''s power and improved the governance of the empire, their ramifications simultaneously exacerbated the misfunction of local governments and triggered the military failures that eventually destroyed the empire.
£24.23
Holland House Books Recommended
Book SynopsisBefore Reese Witherspoon and Zoella's BookClubs, there was Oprah Winfrey and Richard and Judy. And before them, there wasHugh Walpole and the Book Society. This is the story of Britain's firstcelebrity book club and the judges who changed how we read.
£14.39
Bonnier Books Ltd The Living Medicine
Book SynopsisThe fascinating and dramatic story of a forgotten, life-saving cure to conquer deadly bacterial infections - bacteriophages - and the remarkable scientists behind themWhen antibiotics started to fail the race to save humanity from deadly antibiotic resistant infections began. Science journalist Lina Zeldovich reveals the remarkable history of bacteriophages or 'phages', through the colourful lives of the British, French, Soviet and American scientists who discovered, developed and are now reviving this unique living medicine for seemingly incurable diseases.Starting with the original discovery of bacteriophages, or 'phages', in 1917, Zeldovich reveals how they were all but forgotten as antibiotics rose to medical stardom in the West and Stalin purged leading scientists behind them in the former Soviet Union. It was only when patients started dying from antibiotic resistant infections that those scientists who fled the former Soviet Union realised their unique knowledge of phages presented a safe and effective solution for the future of humanity. Today new work has begun to develop this cure to safeguard our future.Eye-opening, gripping and impeccably researched, The Living Medicine is a remarkable portrayal of how curiosity, bravery and collaboration seeded one of the most important scientific discoveries of our time.
£10.44
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Psychologically Responsive Leader
Book SynopsisDevelop your leadership skills with this psychologically-informed guide to the EVOLVING framework. In-depth explanations of the latest research and theory back up practical techniques tailored to leaders in health, social care, and education organisations, helping you to support your team through the unique challenges of the field.
£25.64
Atlantic Books Love Expanded
Book SynopsisWren grew up in a quiet corner of Hertfordshire, where they spent a lot of time wondering why everyone else was so interested in the whole 'dating' thing. Without much of a local queer community, they turned to the internet to find their people, and to stories for their representation. They spend their free time birdwatching, playing video and tabletop games, and over-analyzing fictional characters in everything from Shakespeare to science fiction. Love Expanded is their first book.
£17.09
APA Publications The Rough Guide to Tuscany and Umbria Travel
Book SynopsisIdeal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Tuscany and Umbria, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. Inside this Tuscany and Umbria travel book, you'll find:- Regional deep dive - coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one- Itinerary samples - designed for various durations and interests- Practical information - tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more- Expert recommendations - insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities- Seasonal tips - when to go to Tuscany and Umbria, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip- Must-See pick - a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Piano Grande, San Gimignano, Cortona, the Uffizi, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto, La Verna, Michelangelo Sculptures, Alpi Apuane, the Piero della Francesca Trail, Lucca, Sant'Antimo, Campo dei Miracoli (Pisa), Duomo (Siena)- Navigational maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment- Cultural insights - engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Tuscany and Umbria- Language essentials - a handy Italian dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals- Inspiring travel photography - full-colour pictures capture the essence of Tuscany and Umbria, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust- Bonus eBook - Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide- Coverage includes: Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Elba, the Maremma, Siena, the Sienese hill-towns, Arezzo Province, Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, the Valnerina, Orvieto
£14.44
Bonnier Books Ltd True Crime Puzzles
Book SynopsisAre you a true crime fanatic who loves a good puzzle? From hair-raising serial killers to mind-boggling bank robberies, this book has it all.Follow six fascinating true crime stories and learn all about the unbelievable, gripping and grisly details of each case, all while solving over 200 perplexing puzzles.Flex your mental prowess and delve even deeper into the world of true crime with crosswords, sudoku and many more mystifying logic problems.
£7.59
Atlantic Books Tripped
Book SynopsisA brilliant and original investigation into the medical origins of LSD and how the Nazis and the CIA turned it into a weapon, by the author of the bestselling Blitzed.
£10.44
Kaplan Publishing BA3 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING EXAM
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£22.80
Kaplan Publishing BA3 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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£13.30
Kaplan Publishing BA4 FUNDAMENTALS OF ETHICS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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£13.30
Kaplan Publishing oPERATIONAL CASE STUDY
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£40.50
Kaplan Publishing BUSINESS TAX FA24 STUDY TEXT
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£25.65
Hawksmoor Publishing Coaching Through Superiorities
Book SynopsisIn Coaching Through Superiorities, leadingcoach educator Ray Power unlocks a fresh framework for modern coaching, builtaround five key pillars: Numerical, Qualitative, Positional, Cooperative, andDynamic Superiority. This book invites you to explore football as a fluid, problem-solving game.
£18.04
