Popular culture Books

Book SynopsisA revised and fully updated new edition of this best-selling introduction to the study of contemporary popular culture. The book presents an accessible introduction to the range of theories and methods which have been used to study contemporary popular culture. Doing this, it also provides a map of the development of cultural studies through discussion of its most influential approaches. Organised around a series of case studies, each chapter focuses on a different media form and presents a critical overview of the methodology for the actual study of popular culture. Individual chapters cover topics such as television, fiction, film, newspapers and magazines, popular music, consumption (television, fan culture and shopping), and the culture of globalisation.For students new to the field, the book provides instantly usable theories and methods; for those more familiar with the procedures and politics of cultural studies, the book provides a succinct and accessible overview.The third edition has been revised, rewritten and expanded throughout, including a revised and updated Bibliography. More specifically, the book now includes new sections on print media and celebrity, communities in cyberspace, and a Postscript on the circuit of culture.

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Book SynopsisExplores the aesthetic dimensions of the Arab Spring and the worldwide protest movements that followed. This book also explores the central role the aesthetic played in energising the massive mobilisations of young people, the disaffected, the middle classes and the apolitical silent majority.Table of ContentsTimeline; Preface; Introduction, Pnina Werbner, Martin Webb and Kathryn Spellman-Poots; Part I: The Arab Spring: Uprisings and Their Aftermath; Teargas, Flags, and the Harlem Shake: Images of and for Revolution in Tunisia and the Dialectics of the Local in the Global, Simon Hawkins; Singing the Revolt in Tahrir Square: Euphoria, Utopia and Revolution, Dalia Wahdan; 'I Dreamed of Being a People': Egypt's Revolution, the People, and Critical Imagination, Hanan Sabea; The Body of the Colonel: Caricature and Incarnation in the Libyan Revolution, Igor Cherstich; Poetry of Protest: Tribes in Yemen's 'Change Revolution', Steven C. Caton, Hazim Al-Eriyani, and Rayman Aryani; Part II: Beyond the Arab Spring: Asia and Africa; A Fractured Solidarity: Communitas and Structure in the Israeli 2011 Social Protest, Oren Livio and Tamar Katriel; 'Gandhi, Camera, Action!' Anna Hazare and the 'Media Fold' in Twenty-First Century India, Christopher Pinney; Short Circuits: The Aesthetics of Protest, Media and Martydom in Indian Anti- Corruption Activism, Martin Webb; The Mother of all Strikes: Popular Protest Culture and Vernacular Cosmopolitanism in the Botswana Public Service Unions' Strike, 2011, Pnina Werbner; Part III: Beyond the Arab Spring: American and European Protests; Vernacular Culture and Grassroots Activism: Non-violent Protest and Progressive Ethos at the 2011 Wisconsin Labor Rallies, Christine Garlough; Occupy Wall Street: Carnival Against Capital? Carnivalesque as Protest Sensibility, Claire Tancons; Subversion through Performance: Performance Activism in London, Paula Serafini; Spain's Indignados and the Mediated Aesthetics of Nonviolence, John Postill; The Poetics of Indignation in Greece: Anti-Austerity Protest and Accountability, Dimitrios Theodossopoulos; About the Contributors.

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Book SynopsisJulie Burchill has written for the Guardian and The Times and is the author of a number of novels and non-fiction books including Sugar Rush, the Emmy-winning TV series. Daniel Raven has worked as a filing clerk, postman and TV production runner. This is his first published work.

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Book SynopsisGet the party of the year started! Good Evening, Europe! includes fun-filled games, inspiration and helpful tips on how to throw the best Eurovision party.

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Book SynopsisThey’re strong, they’re fierce, they’re changing the world––and you get to hang out with them!   Color in Beyoncé, Meryl Streep, Serena Williams, and Malala. Try your pencils on Ruth Badar Ginsburg, Adele, Cleopatra and Amy Poehler. Then dress a Hillary Clinton paper doll in a stylish pantsuit, tattoo Margaret Cho, complete the T. Swift crossword, and help Julia Child find her butter in the middle of a maze. Then answer the question: Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the baddest Boss Babe of them all?  Trade Review"This is the feminist coloring book you've been waiting for." — Bust "A playful and play-filled ode to strong women." — Book Riot "Ridiculously adorable 96-page activity book busting at the binding with fun-to-color images of influential women." — Ravishly

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Book SynopsisPerfect for novice foodies and factoid lovers, Eat the Year is a fun and entertaining tome organized by month and day, and includes food and drink holidays for all 366 days of the year, including leap day. Included are food quotes, recipes, commentary, trivia, and a little bit of food history all packed into one fascinating culinary journey.

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Book SynopsisIn Flailing at Life, Toby the Tube Guy divulged his surprisingly poignant life advice. Now, fans can read along as Toby returns in his first narrative feature: The Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Saves Christmas!When Toby stumbles upon a sleepy Midwestern town on Christmas Eve, he''s shocked at the state of things: no cheer, no dancing, no joy. The town, he finds out, hasn''t been able to get Santa''s attention for decades. Toby knows how to stand out, but can he save the day -- and give the townspeople the Christmas they deserve? Flip open this book''s fun lenticular cover to find out

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Book Synopsis All hail Queen for a Day, a playfully illustrated, fact-filled journal fit for the palace. Emulate your favorite royal lady with this charming, cheeky journal. Brimming with royalty-inspired illustrations -- of tiaras, castles, corgis, and more -- prompts for cultivating the queen within, space to record your own royal dreams and to-dos, and monarchy-themed trivia, Queen for a Day is a journal that takes your everyday to your majesty! This journal includes: 10 playful prompts for unleashing your inner queen. 30 fun facts about the British royal family. Full-color spot illustrations throughout. Lined for recording your royal musings.

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Book Synopsis With vibrant illustrations, quotes from the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy, and plenty of space for writing your wacky (and not-so-wacky) thoughts, this journal is a fun addition to any desk or bedside table. Whether you''re feeling motivated, happy, bent out of shape, or deflated like tube guy, let this journal inspire creativity and contemplation. With quirky quips and facts from Toby the Tube Guy, full-color illustrations by Gemma Correll throughout, and lined, blank, and grid-style pages, it''s as fun as it is practical. Don''t feel like journaling? You can still enjoy the bonus flipbook-style illustrations in the bottom right corner of the journal -- when the pages are turned rapidly, Toby appears to dance, wave, and flail just like the tube guys you know and love from the used car lot.

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Book SynopsisThrough thick and thin, far-flung vacations, sing-alongs, misadventures galore, and everyday home life, Lucy and Ethel are the best of friends. With this DIY gift book inspired by the pair from I Love Lucy, let your best pal know there''s no one you''d rather have at your side through life''s wackiest moments. This interactive book invites you to fill in what you love about your friend, with writing prompts inspired by the adventures of the original dynamic duo, Lucy and Ethel. Once completed, the book becomes a personalised gift that perfectly expresses your appreciation and records some of your greatest schemes, laughs, and heart-warming moments together. This book features black-and-white and full-color photography from I Love Lucy throughout.TM & 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. I LOVE LUCY and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Images of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are licensed by Desilu, too, LLC.

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Book SynopsisA fun and inspirational homage to The Mary Tyler Moore Show --now 50 years after its debut -- with life lessons on how Mary Richards serves as an icon and inspiration for generations of women to make it after all. When the character of Mary Richards walked into the WJM News Room in the fall of 1970, one of the most beloved shows in television history was born. The Mary Tyler Moore Show would win 29 Emmys over its 7-year run, and would later be lauded as one of the most influential TV shows of all time. Not only that, but Mary Richards would become an icon and inspiration for future generations of women (for example, Oprah Winfrey, Andrea Mitchell, and Tina Fey have all credited Mary with inspiring their careers). Now entertainment writer Paula Bernstein writes this charming celebration of this groundbreaking show, offering not only fun trivia and history, but also the lessons we''ve gleaned, including:Make the Most of a Small Spac

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Book SynopsisBring your favorite dog memes off the screen with these Doggos Doing Things Magnets, based on the wildly popular Instagram account of the same name.Box includes:* 10 photographic meme magnets featuring hilarious photos of floofers, borkers, and puppos along with doggo language captions* A 32-page mini book with additional images of cute puppers (ranging from smol flufferinos to long bois), all featuring laugh-out-loud captions

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Book SynopsisDid you know human attacks account for a staggering 100 percent of premature deaths for witches, swamp monsters, cyborgs, and other supernatural, mutant, and exceptionally large beings?The past millennia or so has seen not only an uptick in human attacks, but also increasingly indiscriminate victim selection. It is understandable to feel overwhelmed. From renowned preternaturalist K. E. Flann, How to Survive a Human Attack provides critical information at a critical time with chapters specifically tailored to their target audience, including:·  A Zombie’s Guide to Filling the Emptiness and Moving Forward·  First-Time Haunter’s Guide for Ghosts, Spirits, Poltergeists, Specters, and Wraiths·  Self-Training 101 for Werewolves: Sit, Don’t Speak, Stay Alive!·  What’s Happening to My Body?: Radioactive Mutants and the Safety of the Nuclear Family

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Book SynopsisLet the soothing inspiration of Bob Ross lead to peace and relaxation with this guided journal filled with meditation exercises, thoughtful reminders, inspirational quotes, and mindful activities all contained in a one-of-a-kind die-cut package.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the season by counting down to Christmas with this delightful, official Bob Ross advent calendar featuring surprise visuals, pull-out ornaments, holiday-themed activities, Bob's voice, and more.   SURPRISES BEHIND EVERY DOOR: Words of wisdom, activities, iconic Bob Ross artwork, ornaments, and more little surprises each day make up this 25-day holiday season countdown BOB ROSS ARTWORK AND AUDIO: Features some of the artist's finest works and most inspiring words of wisdom in his own voice DISTINCTIVE PACKAGE: This tri-fold package opens up to reveal 25 pockets featuring a dash of Bob-themed delight for each day HOLIDAY KEEPSAKE: A durable, reusable keepsake item that can be displayed as holiday decor year after year; replaceable batteries included PERFECT GIFT: A unique gift for fans of Bob Ross To activate audio: Flip switch on battery compartment on back cover of calendar to “On” position. Press the 9 sound icons to play audio.

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Book SynopsisThe untold stories of seven revolutionary teen shows (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, My So-Called Life, Dawson’s Creek, Freaks and Geeks, The O.C., Friday Night Lights, and Glee) that shaped the course of modern television and our pop cultural landscape forever. The modern television landscape is defined by influential and ambitious shows for and about teenagers. Groundbreaking series like Euphoria, Sex Education, and Pen15 dominate awards season and lead the way when it comes to progressive, diverse, and creative storytelling. So how did we get here from Beverly Hills, 90210? In Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek, entertainment journalist Thea Glassman takes readers behind the scenes of seven of the most culturally significant series of the last three decades, drawing on dozens of new interviews with showrunners, cast, crewmembers, and more. These shows not only launched the careers of such superstars as Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan, Claire Danes, and Seth Rogen, but they also took young people seriously, proving that teen TV could be smart, revolutionary, and “important”—and stay firmly entrenched in pop culture long after it finished airing. And while many critics insist that prestige dramas like The Sopranos and Mad Men paved the way for television, some of the most groundbreaking work was actually happening inside the fictional hallways of high schools across America in teen shows whose impact remains visible on our screens today.

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Book SynopsisA humorous yet practical book of life lessons from the seminal Little House on the Prairietelevision series and the books on which it was based, blending Laura Ingalls Wilder?s timeless teachings with her surprisingly timely penchant for homesteading, crafting, and the lifestyle we now call Cottagecore. The Little House on the Prairie was a childhood TV classicfor a generation of kids, and Laura Ingalls Wilder?s novels have never gone out of style for young bookworms. Her stories of her family?s life in the 1870s offer countless gems of wisdom, and many facets of their lifestyle and the skills they relied on have become some of the hottest trends of today, from sourdough bread and modern pioneering to DIY prairie dresses and needlepoint. Little House Life Hacksplayfully compiles the most crucial takeaways from that world,practical enough for pioneering stock and updated for today?s evolving world. The Ingalls are the perfect reminders of what?s important: love, family, community, honest work, and integrity. Alongside the life advice are selected inspirational quotes from theLittle Housebooks and show and fun pop culture tidbits(like that The Rock?s first celebrity crush was original mean girl Nellie Oleson), as well aswith meaningful takeaways for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life.

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Book SynopsisShow your friends and loved ones how fabulous they are with this DIY fill-in-the-blank gift book inspired by Jonathan, Tan, Bobby, Antoni, and Karamo from Queer Eye.  Let your loved ones know—the Queer Eye way—just how much they mean to you with this unique and customizable fill-in-the-blank book. Once you fill in the prompts, it becomes a personalized gift full of charming, memorable, and encouraging expressions of affection for your favorite friend or significant other. This officially licensed book also features full-color photos from the series throughout.  © 2023 Scout Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Book SynopsisThis inspirational gift book filled with Bob Ross-themed challenges for art and life will bring the painter''s philosophy to your world in a whole new way.When the iconic artist calls us to take out our two-inch brush, we know it means one thing: This is your bravery test. This book is a collection of 55 ideas inspired by Bob Ross''s philosophy of stretching just past your limits and it will motivate you just as he does when painting. Creative and thought-provoking challenges range from ideas for making new friends to breaking routines to trying new art techniques. Just remember that, in both life and art, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Bob Ross Inc.

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Book SynopsisBring the joy of Bob Ross to a Christmas tree (or stocking) near you with this one-of-a-kind light-up wreath ornament!- Specifications: 3 Christmas wreath with Bob''s portrait in the center and featuring Peapod the squirrel- Lights up: Press a button to shine flickering colored lights on wreath- Sticker book: Includes a full-color sticker book featuring 8 of Bob''s finest winterscape paintings- Perfect gift: A unique gift for fans of Bob Ross- Officially licensed: Authentic Bob Ross collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included). 2023 Bob Ross Inc. Bob Ross name and images are registered trademarks of Bob Ross Inc.

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Book SynopsisBring the relaxation of a snow day to your desktop anytime of year with Zen Garden Snow Day. A welcome respite from the demands of everyday life, it''s the perfect meditative desk accessory for fun and effective stress relief. - Includes everything you need to assemble your own Zen Snow Garden: 3 x 3-inch mini zen gardening tray, bag of white sand, mini shovel, flocked mini slope, and miniature accessories (pine tree, snowman, sled, snow boots)- Illustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page mini book on the benefits of meditation- Great Gift: A fun, stress-relieving desktop accessory for home or the office

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Book SynopsisThis fun and challenging game offers hip-hop listeners 200 questions to test their knowledge of the genre! Set includes:- Trivia Deck: 50 full-colour printed cards filled with trivia questions (4 per card, for a total of 200 questions)- Range of Eras and Subjects: Questions on hip-hop history cover a range of subjects from iconic album releases to key players to little known facts, from hip-hop''s birth in the Bronx through modern day; cards measure 3 x 5 inches- Keepsake Box: Cards are housed in full-colour printed keepsake box with magnetic closure- Entertain Like a Pro: This game works for solo play as well as groups of 2, 3, or more- Perfect Gift: A fun and meaningful deck for anyone who appreciates this iconic genre

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Book SynopsisWith her sassy persona, iconic hairdo, and body-positive appeal, Bettie Page was ahead of her time in the '50s and today is a pop icon who never goes out of style. This playful lifestyle guide inspired by the Queen of the Pinups offers real advice for today's modern woman.

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Book Synopsis Help young fans get in touch with their inner geeks with the ultimate guidebook for creating, sharing, and enjoying the world of fandom. Being a fan is a big deal. Whether it's comics, video games, podcasts, cosplay, books, films, or something else, there are so many ways to share and celebrate with the things that you love. So, it's high time for a guide to help young fans navigate the world of fandom and its many flourishing communities—from fan works to cosplay, gaming, podcasting, and more!   Filled with history, trivia, tips and advice to getting started, and insight from creators and artists from across pop culture and specializing in a wide variety of mediums, A Kid's Guide to Fandom is the perfect geeky primer for young fans. Organized by type of fandom medium, each chapter offers a brief introduction, facts, history sidebars, and easy to digest information on how to:Create Fan Fic or

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Book SynopsisIn this photo-filled viewing guide, Turner Classic Movies presents a festival of sunshine classics -- movies that capture the spirit of the most carefree season of the year through epic beach parties, road trips, baseball diamonds, summer camp, or some intangible mood that brought the heat.Packed with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and a trove of images, Turner Classic Movies Summer Movies takes an in-depth look at thirty films from the silent era to the present that reflect the full range of how summer has been depicted on screen, both by Hollywood and by international filmmakers. Featured titles:Lonesome (1928)You''re Only Young Once (1937)Moon Over Miami (1941)State Fair (1945)Key Largo (1948)Summer Stock (1950)Mr. Hulot''s Holiday (1953)Rear Window (1954)Summertime (1955)The Seven Year Itch (1955)Picnic (1955)Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)Gidget (1959)The Parent Trap (1961)The M

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Book SynopsisHosts and best friends Brandon Gray, Daniel Panda Pandolph, and Dan Thompson share reviews that make you feel like you''re watching these holiday favorites with your best buds, discussing warm Christmas feelings and absolutely bonkers plot twists with equal enthusiasm. And thanks to original interviews with the movies'' stars and creators, fans will find out insider information on the making of the movies and learn answers to pressing questions: Why do the lead characters keep coming down with amnesia? Why do so many female stock brokers and lawyers find themselves forced to plan parties? And do all of the stories take place within something called the Kennyverse?To complete the perfect Christmas package, the book is also chock-full of ideas for hosting your own holiday movie-watching party, complete with delicious recipes. Featuring dozens of full-color photos throughout, I''ll Be Home for Christmas Movies is as cozy and sparkly as the movies themselves.

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Book SynopsisIn Kansai Cool anthropologist, writer and filmmaker Christal Whelan offers profound insights in the only collection of essays to focus on Kansai, Japan's ancient heartland.Trade Review"This fascinating collection of essays illuminates the mind-blowing diversity of "cool" in contemporary Japan. From Lolita fashion to Buddhist microtemples, this is a must-read for anyone interested the hidden treasures of Kyoto, Osaka and Nara." --Ian Condry, MIT professor and author of The Soul of Anime: Collaborative Creativity and Japan's Media Success Story"Christal Whelan's highly intelligent new book on the essence of Japan seems to manage to include a revelation on every page…Endlessly engaging and supremely readable." --Simon Winchester, OBE, journalist, author of The Professor and the Madman"Kansai Cool is much more than an excellent guide to visiting this region of the country of the Rising Sun. It is, as the subtitle says, a trip to the cultural heart of Japan, to its most authentic character." --Fernando Cid Lucas, Chief Director Revista Internacional Korkoro

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Book SynopsisThis book is a state-of-the-art look at where toys have come from and where they are likely to go in the years ahead. The focus is on the interplay between traditional toys and play, and toys and play that are mediated by or combined with digital technology. As well as covering the technical aspects of computer mediated play activities, the authors consider how technologically enhanced toys are currently used in traditional play and how they are woven into childrens'' lives. The authors contrast their findings about technologically enhanced toys with knowledge of traditional toys and play. They link their studies of toys to goals in education and to entertainment and information transfer.This book will appeal to students, researchers, teachers, child care workers and more broadly the entertainment industry. It is appropriate for courses that deal with the specialized subject of toys and games, media studies, education and teacher training, and child development.Trade Review"Toys, Games, and Media provides an impressive overview of the toy culture, children, and digital media, and the influence of technology on play." "Highly Recommended."—CHOICE"Toys, Games, and Media provides a fascinating picture of the ways in which computer-mediated play is transforming the lives of both children and adults in the twenty-first century. It both raises and helps to answer important questions about our rapidly changing media environment. The book has much to recommend it. Its perspective is multicultural."—Journalism and Mass Communication QuarterlyTable of ContentsContents: G. Brougere, D. Buckingham, J. Goldstein, Introduction: Toys, Games, and Media. Part I:Toy Culture.A. Powers, The Revival of the English Toy Theatre. G. Wegener-Spohring, War Toys in the World of Fourth Graders. W. Hartmann, G. Brougere, Toy Culture in Preschool Education and Children's Toy Preferences. C.R. Yano, Kitty Litter: Japanese Cute at Home and Abroad. E. Grugeon, From Pokemon to Potter: Trainee Teachers Explore Children's Media-Related Play, 2000-2003. Part II:Children and Digital Media.E. Seiter, The Internet Playground. M. Albero-Andres, The Internet and Adolescents: The Present and Future of the Information Society. S. Kline, Learners, Spectators, or Gamers? An Investigation of Digital Play in the Media Saturated Household. J. Linderoth, B. Lindstrom, M. Alexandersson, Learning With Computer Games. Part III:How Technology Influences Play.M. Allen, Tangible Interfaces in 'Smart Toys'. D. Bergen, Preschool Children's Play With Rescue Heroes: Effects of Technology-Enhanced Figures on the Themes of Play. L. Plowman, R. Luckin, Children's Interaction with 'Smart' Toys. M. Fabregat, M. Costa, M. Romero, Adaptation of Traditional Toys and Games to New Technologies: New Products Generation.

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Book SynopsisUltimately an examination on how movies affect the way we think and how film not only shapes our perceptions and our memories but in some ways comes to stand in for them, Suspects can be read as an unsettling examination of identity and the construction of self through the medium of narratives, or simply as a fascinating take on movie...

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Book SynopsisSet of 15 postcards by one of the leading artists of the Lowbrow movement.

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Book SynopsisRedisover the meditative art of colouring - whether stoned or sober!

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Book SynopsisA metal tin box set of 20 colour greeting cards featuring vintage Santa Claus designs from 1898-1918.

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Book SynopsisPranksters extraordinaire chart their rise through art and photos.

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Book SynopsisBobcat's fun bunny takes readers through over 50 easy recipes, explaining the whole process of cooking, preparing and eating cannabis.

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Book SynopsisAn intimate journey through Lennon's final years, including photos of Lennon and family.

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Book SynopsisLegendary cultivation pros from Cannabis Culture magazine share their tried-and-tested growing techniques to offer advice that will benefit any size garden and level of experience.

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Book SynopsisAn introductory book for anyone who wishes to grow their own marijuana indoors, with step-by-step instructions and photos.

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