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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026
£14.99
Abrams Books Michelin Travel Guides Short Stays New York City
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Spanish Pocket Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today''s Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.Features include:The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas.Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidenceAn in-depth Spanish in Focus supplement containing information about Spanish language and culture to enhance your learningA Spanish verb tables supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in useWhether you''re on business, holiday or just learning Spanish at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format.It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special tr
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Pokémon 365 days to Become a Pokémon Trainer
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£9.49
Abrams Books Michelin Travel Guides Short Stays London
£10.44
Princeton University Press Britains Spiders
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of Radio Times's "books of the year from our columnists"" "How many different spiders do you think we have here in the UK? Over 400 of them are detailed in this truly incredible book by WILDGuides . . . don't be scared of them . . . find out more about them and you may get hooked, like me!"---Kate MacRae, @katemacrae, Twitter "The guide has the feel of a group of experts (the authors) always peering over your shoulder and offering advice - pointing out important diagnostic features or suggesting the next section of the key to read and understand, till you finally arrive at the correct species name. . . . packed with information about the British spider fauna and is a 'must-have' for any entomologist wishing to study arachnids."---John Badmin, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History "Super book."---Eric Brown, News Shopper "For beginners or indeed anyone who does not already own a copy of this guide it is a must have volume that provides a comprehensive and easy to use introduction to this fascinating group. The authors are to be congratulated on improving an already excellent guide and producing a gateway to what was once perceived as a difficult and demanding group. "---Peter Smithers, Antenna "Outstanding guide . . . an essential purchase for the dedicated naturalist."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalist's Association "A brilliant book collection . . . each volume is a colourful, fact-filled introduction to the animals, insects, plants and habitats that makes watching wildlife so fascinating."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express
£22.50
Princeton University Press Ocean Life in the Time of Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] marvelous read."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"[An] excellent book."---Mike Walley, Everything Dinosaur
£23.75
Princeton University Press Hoverflies of Britain and Ireland
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£22.50
Princeton University Press Sharkpedia
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£12.90
HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning German Grammar and Practice
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for revising German Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of German with hundreds of practical exercises.Designed for all those learning German at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full.Explains the essential points of German grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of exercises help you to practise each grammar point.Thousands of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quick
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning Spanish Grammar
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Spanish. Perfect for Spanish exams revision.Designed for all those learning Spanish at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.This book also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains over 2,800 verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.Explains the essential points of Spanish grammar using simple language throughout.Hundreds of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made.Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and ea
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Spanish Dictionary Complete and Unabridged
Book SynopsisThe world's leading Spanish to English and English to Spanish bilingual dictionary.The perfect resource for all advanced students of the Spanish and English languages.With more than 310,000 words, meanings and phrases and 442,000 translations.First published in 1971, the Collins Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear layout, this remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals using Spanish.Up-to-date, with thousands of the latest words from a wide range of areasThousands of examples and idioms, all based on evidence from a multimillion-word corpus of real Spanish and EnglishExtensive notes on language, grammar and culture, to help the user with typical translation issuesCoverage of European and Latin American SpanishIncludes the acclaimed Language in Use supTrade Review“A formidable achievement that provided a blueprint for any future bilingual dictionary”, The Independent.
£36.00
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Geography Oxford Quick Reference
Book SynopsisThis bestselling dictionary contains over 3,000 entries on both physical and human geography and is an essential guide to students of all levels.
£12.34
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Parkers Astrology
Book SynopsisJulia and Derek Parker are two of the most highly respected astrologers worldwide. Julia trained with the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, while Derek's interest in the history of astrology led him to write a book on astrology in the modern world. They wrote The Compleat Astrologer, selling millions of copies worldwide. The best-selling husband and wife team have since published over 50 books on astrology and dream interpretation. They live in Australia, and broadcast and lecture on astrology throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
£31.50
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS How to Garden New Edition
Book SynopsisWhatever your level of expertise, you''ll find everything you need to know in this easy-to-follow gardening guide.This book contains the principles of good gardening - how plants work and how to give them what they need. It also includes step-by-step advice, tips and techniques.Keen on starting your own garden or looking for gardening tips to improve your existing gardening skills? This simple step-by-step guide will show you where to start, what tools and techniques to use, and how to troubleshoot common garden problems. From bulbs to borders, weeds to watering, pick up gardening techniques, practical basics, and simple skills which will have your garden blooming. Master the essentials of gardening through easy to follow steps and photographs.This beginner''s gardening book will make growing your own garden easy and enjoyable. It includes: - The latest environmentally friendly practices- A new section of growing fruit, veget
£17.00
Random House Publishing Group Vagabonding
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£12.59
Anness Publishing The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees of Britain
Book Synopsis[See isbn 9780754834755 for the new updated edition 2020.] A superbly illustrated natural history guide to trees, showing winter and summer profiles and details.
£7.59
Butler Publishing The Geordie Bible A Frank Graham book
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£6.64
Ebury Publishing Doctor Who: Dalek Combat Training Manual
Book SynopsisKnow your enemy.The Daleks are the most evil creatures ever created - genetically engineered mutants encased in a machine that is optimised to kill. They hate all other life forms and will stop at nothing to destroy those who stand in their way - their single-minded imperative? To become the dominant species in the universe.The Dalek Combat Training Manual collates intelligence gathered by Time Lords over centuries of raging wars through time and space, and is invaluable to anyone engaging the Daleks in battle. It furnishes the user with an in-depth guide to their construction, their strategies and how they are to be ultimately defeated. Discover full schematics of Dalek spacecraft, insights into the Dalek factions, a history of the Time War, detailed analysis of their creator Davros, and much more.This manual is the definitive guide to one of the most feared races in the Whoniverse.
£15.29
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd A Word a Day: 365 Words to Augment Your
Book SynopsisA Word a Day contains 365 carefully selected words that will enhance and expand your vocabulary, along with their meanings, origins and sample usage and fascinating word-related facts and trivia.It is estimated that on average an English-speaking adult has acquired a functioning vocabulary of 25,000 words by the time they reach middle age. That sounds like a lot – and more than enough for the daily purposes of communicating with each other in speech and writing. However, it is hard to feel quite so sanguine about our word power when considering those 25,000 words account for less than fifteen per cent of the total words in current usage in the English language. Furthermore, new words are created all the time and, as the word pool flourishes, can we afford to allow our vocabulary to stagnate?Logophile Joseph Piercy has the answer: a simple challenge to learn A Word a Day from this user-friendly onomasticon (that’s a word list designed for a specific purpose – in case you were wondering …). Each of the 365 words have been carefully selected for their elegance and pertinence in everyday situations and every entry contains a clear and concise outline of meaning, origin and sample usage in context, alongside fascinating word related facts and trivia. A Word a Day is a treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers – delve in and enhance your vocabulary.
£7.59
Chronicle Books Citrus Illustrated
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£13.49
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet The LGBTQ Travel Guide
Book SynopsisDiscover more than 50 of the world''s most queer-friendly destinations in this first-of-its kind travel guide. Packed with insights, itineraries, and inspiration, The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide is a proud, panoramic compendium that brings readers alongside LGBTQ+ locals who share, in their own words, what makes their destinations sparkle. Inside The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: 50+ LGBTQ+ travel destinations around the world where the queer community can thrive outside of just Pride parades in the USA, Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, Canada, Australia, and more Insider recommendations and travel tips from LGBTQ+ locals and tastemakers highlighting queer-owned businesses and queer-friendly experiences and excursions throughout Stunning photography and beautifully illustrated maps for each destination, featuring colour-coded points of interest Author Alicia Valenski is a queer, neurodivergent travel writer paving the way for more inclusive, diverse, accessible travel information and inspiration to be available to the global LGBTQ+ community and beyond Intimate interviews that bring the reader into LGBTQ+ communities in a personal way with honest, helpful insights for queer travellers planning to visit their city, along with inspiration for armchair travellers around the world. See the world through rainbow-coloured glasses with The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide and start planning your next once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
£19.54
Anness Publishing Martial Arts The Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisHow-to tuition from the experts in a wide range of martial arts, with clear photographs showing the movements, techniques and equipment, with historical overview.
£13.50
HarperCollins Publishers Spanish Dictionary and Grammar Two books in one
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learningAn up-to-date easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners, whether at school, at home, or for business.80,000 words, phrases and meanings and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level.This edition has been updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today''s English and Spanish, (for example, climate emergency, gluten-free, neurodiversidad, macrogranja) with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation.A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help users understand Spanish grammar the perfect complement to the dictionary.The clear typography gives the te
£13.49
Simon & Schuster Dictionary of Angels
Book SynopsisThe result of sixteen years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts, the classic reference work on angels is beautifully illustrated and its reissue coincides with the resurgence of belief in angels in America. Simultaneous.
£13.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unti9780063471870
£18.75
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Gem German Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem German to English and English to German dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know whether you are on the go, at home, or in the office.All the latest German and English words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small German dictionary, plus notes about life in German-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect when you''re eating out.A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes make this Collins German Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE German.For more on German language usage, the Collins German Essential Dictionary (9780008270742) or the German Pocket Dictionary (9780008183639) are available for purchase.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning German Complete Grammar Verbs and
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy 3-in-1 German study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand German reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of German. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning German at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure.Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.Verbs: you will find 127 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all
£13.49
Oxford University Press The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms
Book SynopsisOver 1,900 entries provide succinct and accessible explanations of a variety of terms used in art, covering materials, techniques, styles, and periods. From abstract expressionism to Renaissance, batik to zincograph, this dictionary will help you navigate the wide variety of terms used in the art world.
£12.34
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Astronomy 2e rev Oxford Quick
Book SynopsisThe revised second edition of this established dictionary contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also includes biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Supplementary material is included in the appendices, such as tables of Apollo lunar landing missions and the constellations, a table of planetary data, and numerous other tables and diagrams complement the entries.The entries have been fully revised and updated for this edition, and new entries have been added to reflect the recent developments within the field of astronomy, including magnetic reconnection, Fornax cluster, luminosity density, and AkatsukiTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent dictionary. It has all the qualities one should reasonably expect from such a reference book: accuracy, clarity, consistency and good coverage of its subject. ...The book is neatly laid out in a way that is easy to use, with a reasonable but not excessive number of cross-references...Ian Ridpath has done a remarkable job to achieve such consistency in the style, technical level and length of entries. And try as I might, I have failed to find any bloomers! This is a classic that the publisher, editor and contributors can be proud of - worthy of the Oxford name, world-famous for its dictionaries and reference books. * Dr Jacqueline Mitton, writer and Public Relations Officer of the Royal Astronomical Society, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association *I shall be glad to have this edition on my shelf. * Robert Connon Smith. The Observatory. *a handy guide for amateur astronomers, students of astronomy, and interested general readers. Both its format and text are clear and straightforward...recommended for its value as an exhaustive quick reference guide on astronomy. Public and academic libraries will want to add this work to their collections. * Electronic Reviews of Science and Technology References *An enormous amount of obscure data is satisfactorily explained here, which is just what you turn to a dictionary for. * Times Literary Supplement *this book is rich in peculiarities for the interested observer. * The Independent *Table of ContentsPREFACE; THE DICTIONARY; APPENDICES
£14.24
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Artists Painting Techniques
Book SynopsisArtist's Painting Techniques brings together a selection of award-winning artists and tutors who are represented by multiple galleries throughout the UK, including Hashim Akib, Colin Allbrook RI RSMA HSEA, Marie Antoniou, Grahame Booth, John Chisnall, and Graham Webber ROI IEA EAGMA.
£21.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
Book SynopsisDive into an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is a beautifully crafted encyclopedia of prehistoric species that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an incredible mix of 3D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate a wealth of ancient species, from the earliest primitive life forms to great dinosaurs, early mammals, and even the first humans.This richly illustrated catalogue starts with the first Precambrian microbes and traces the evolution of life through mass extinctions and ice ages. As well as dinosaurs, it features extinct plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, conjuring up a series of past worlds. The book also explores geological time and examines how fossils preserve the story of evolution.In the pages of this unique book of natural history, you''ll find:- A detailed catalogue of over 500 animals, plants, fungi and microbes with illustrations and fact files unmatched by any other book on the market.- A tour of some of the most fascinating fossils and skeletons.- Clear CGI reconstructions give a new life to some of the oldest identified species, allowing you to visualise them as they would have existed on Earth.- Richly annotated artworks displaying geological processes including how Earth formed and how fossils are preserved in rockCombining stunning visuals and clear text, Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is not only packed with fascinating prehistoric facts and species, it''s beautifully foiled cover will take pride of place on your coffee table! The ideal gift for dinosaur enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages that will be treasured for years to come.
£25.50
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Math with Bad Drawings
Book SynopsisA hilarious and bestselling reintroduction to mathematics, illustrating the ideas with stories, humor, and stick figures.In Math with Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals what math is all about. His tools are unorthodox: jokes, cartoons, strange-but-true stories, and beneath it all, the empathy of a veteran teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin helps us to think like mathematicians by teaching a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, profiling the ten people you meet in line for the lottery, and documenting the headaches that ensue when the Evil Empire attempts to build a spherical Death Star. Math with Bad Drawings will change the way you see the subject-and the world.
£16.14
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World
Book SynopsisIn a series of 54 full-colour maps covering 3,000 years and spanning the whole of Europe, this book comprehensively charts the dramatic history of the Celts from their origins in the Bronze Age to their present-day diaspora. It deals with the Continental Celts, the Atlantic Celts and the modern Celts and their state of culture.Trade Review'A brilliantly balanced and entirely up-to-date picture of the Celts through time … an incomparable source, an essential companion for everyone setting out to discover the Celts' - Professor Barry CunliffeTable of ContentsThe Continental Celts • The Atlantic Celts • The Modern Celts •
£16.99
Princeton University Press Britains Mammals Updated Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of The Guardian’s Best Nature Books of 2017, chosen by Stephen Moss""A comprehensive guide to identification, habitats, behaviour, distribution and numbers; it is absolutely brilliant."---Stephen Moss, The Guardian"This is not just another field guide, this is the perfect field guide for old hands and newcomers alike. It presents profiles on every mammal you can encounter in Britain and Ireland as well as established introduced and reintroduced species. The tracks and signs chapter is particularly brilliant, with clear drawings of each track and an accurate droppings identification chart. Britain's Mammals also encourages you to go and test your new skills in the field--it has already earned a place in my rucksack."---Hilary Macmillan, BBC Wildlife"This lavishly illustrated guide crams in a huge amount of information in an accessible format. The stunning photos capture the charisma of our mammal species as well as key identification features and are likely to entice readers out into the field in order to try to catch a glimpse of these often elusive animals. . . . An invaluable guide to take out into the field and also a pleasure to peruse at home."---Philip Briggs, Bat Conservation Trust"An excellent series of field guides."---Mike Toms, British Trust for Ornithology"The book is so well written and structured that I think it will appeal equally to the relative novice and to those with a major interest in mammals. . . . It is the standout option for anyone wanting a field guide or basic introduction to Britain's mammals."---Ian Carter, British Birds"The WILDGuides are rapidly becoming the definitive format for UK field guides. . . . Their clear, concise and comprehensive format has set a new bar in the field guide arena."---Peter Smithers, Antenna: Journal of the Royal Entomological Society"The winning WILDGuide formula continues throughout this wide‐ranging and attractively designed field guide that follows in the major footsteps of Britain's Birds. . . . Britain’s Mammals is a book for simple enjoyment as well as for learning and I heartily recommend it."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog"Watching mammals is always a thrill and this new book will help. . . . The team at WILDGuides have produced another excellent field guide, hot on the heels of Britain's Birds, with Britain's Mammals well worth a place on your bookshelf or in your rucksack as you head out to explore the countryside."---The Biggest Twitch"This book should hardly hit the book case and be in constant use."---John Miles, Chick Books"This book held the attention of my 6-year-old grandson for every one of its 320+ pages and I was very impressed with it too. It is now my go-to field guide for anything and everything I could ever want to know about British and Irish mammals. I have no hesitation in recommending as an excellent addition to any naturalist's library."---Mike King, Gloster Birder"This guide is worthy of a special mention because it's just excellent. If you want to know about mammals in Britain it's unlikely you'll need any other book. This one is the business . . . a truly must-have field guide to all the mammals which inhabit, or have inhabited, the UK." * UK Safari *"An intelligent thoroughbred of a book, crammed full of information gleaned from innumerable sources and bang up to date. I recommend it wholeheartedly."---Richard Moores, Birdwatch"I love this book and wish we had one like it covering North America. . . .As an American, the things I most enjoy while diving into Britain's Mammals, teeming with color photos, are meeting close relatives of our own species--the pine marten, for example, a skinny but handsome version of our American marten--as well as little furry beasts I know from English literature."---Ed Kanze, Bedford Record-Review"This is a beautifully designed and produced 'coat pocket' sized field guide for the serious naturalist."---Michael Clark, Country-Side"A highly impressive book. Although it is the stunning photography that initially catches the eye, the text is equally outstanding. The information provided for each species is clear, authoritative and up-to-date and generally surpasses that available in most other non-specialist texts on the mammals of the British Isles."---Tony Chalcraft, Reference Reviews"500 superb colour photographs selected to show key identification features of each of the 126 species recorded with advice on locating and watching mammals. You don’t even need to see them to know has passed your way as important field signs like footprints, droppings and nests are also included."---Eric Brown, News Shopper
£17.09
Anness Publishing Military Helicopters The Illustrated Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisAn updated, complete reference guide to over 65 years of military helicopters, from the first types deployed in World War II to the specialized aircraft in service today, with 500 photographs
£13.50
Rizzoli International Publications Schumanns Whiskey Lexicon
Book SynopsisA completely updated new edition of the classic guide to the whiskeys of the world by the whiskey expert from Charles Schumann's famed Schumann's bar in Munich.This critically acclaimed guide to whiskeys of all types is back in print with its comprehensive coverage of every conceivable whiskey in precise, detailed, easy to understand yet delightful to read descriptions. While specially designed for quick and easy reference, the book is tastefully produced and handsome in its own right--the perfect gentleman's gift.Featuring over a thousand entries, this handbook discusses the world's leading and lesser-known whiskeys, making it an ideal source for the aficionado and the budding novice alike. Every traditional type of whiskey is included: Scotch single malt, blends, vatted malts, single grains, and Irish, as well as those from the new world (bourbon, rye, and Canadian).The book also takes a serious look at trendy new whiskeys emerging from Japan and contin
£12.58
Rizzoli International Publications The Art of the Wedding
£17.08
Rizzoli International Publications A History of the World in 10 Dinners
Book SynopsisFor every lover of food culture, this scrupulously researched and accessible cookbook presents one-of-a-kind dinner parties inspired by seminal moments in culinary history.In ten chapters—each an important moment in food history, from Ancient Rome to Al-Andalus in Spain, from the Ethiopian Empire to nineteenth-century New York City—the authors pair menus with immersive retellings of historic culinary breakthroughs, and present the ingredients and modern techniques adapted for today’s kitchens to allow cooks of all abilities to entertain with dishes that were created and enjoyed hundreds of years ago but remain relevant to today’s food tastes and values. Readers learn to orchestrate feasts from Apicus, blend spices from the Silk Road, feature indigenous ingredients of the Americas, revisit the “classics” from the Court of the Sun King, and savor the complex delicacies from the birth of the American restaurant scene.Trade Review“In 2014, food historians Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel cooked up an NYC supper club called Edible History, a perfect pairing of fine dining and intellectual stimulation. Now they’ve spun the concept into A History of the World in 10 Dinners: 2,000 Years, 100 Recipes, which includes recipes for such dishes as Trimalchio’s pig (a roasted suckling pig with sausages) from ancient Rome, and glazed whore’s farts (meringues) from Versailles. ‘This book will present even the experienced cook with a shocking variety of unfamiliar ingredients,’ Reifel writes. ‘We have missed out on so many perspectives,’ writes Flexner. ‘’How do we learn about people who left nothing behind?’ Their book is one intriguing answer, and I savor the thought of reading it to my teenage daughter as she makes her way through AP World History.” — BookPage “Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel set themselves an ambitious task in their History of the World in Ten Dinners, which attempts to give the reader a world history through various dishes that make up ten historical dinners. From ancient Rome with its Lucanian sausage (the forerunner of the modern Greek loukaniko—aromatic with orange peel—and the more-familiar Portuguese linguica) to an eighteenth-century French dish of braised partridge. These are among the easier recipes in the book; I think I’ll be avoiding Tudor England’s cockentrice—a chicken sewn into a pig, then roasted—delicious as it sounds. This book is delectable history that can be reenacted at home.” — The New Criterion"...features a fascinating collection of historical recipes paired with incredibly researched essays of the cultures and traditions surrounding the food. A few highlights include Honey Nut Sweets (Aliter Dulcia), Walnut-Lamb Patties (Maqluba), Decorated Marzipan (Marchpane), Salt Cod Stew (Baccalà in Umido), and Canapés." ~Tara's Multicultural Table
£34.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Major Mrs Holts Gallipoli Battlefield Guide to
Book SynopsisProvides the historical background to the Gallipoli campaign.
£15.29
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Personal Size Large Print Bible with 43000
Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance
£32.00
Workman Publishing The Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating Food, 2nd
Book SynopsisThis essential companion for putting your food dehydrator to work features instructions and techniques for drying all the most popular fruits and vegetables, along with meat and herbs. You’ll learn to dry fruits and vegetables at their peak, giving you an easy and economical way to stock your pantry with apple rings, mango slices, banana chips, dried soup beans, tomatoes, and much more for year-round enjoyment. In addition, drying guidelines for specialty items like meat jerky, fruit leather, dried herb and spice mixtures, backpacking meals, and even baby food round out this friendly handbook.
£18.04
Quirk Books The WorstCase Scenario Pocket Guide Retirement
£7.59
Anness Publishing Illustrated Directory of Amphibious Warfare
Book SynopsisThis is a country-by-country guide to 130 landing ships and landing craft, with over 210 wartime and modern photographs. It features a complete guide to landing ships, detailing conventional personnel and cargo carriers, welldeck dock ships and modern multi-function ships accommodating helicopters, landing craft, military personnel, their vehicles and equipment. It also features a country-by-country directory of landing craft, from ramped beaching craft to present-day high-speed air-cushion craft, including amphibious tracked landing vehicles and peripheral activities such as minesweeping and obstacle clearance. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each vessel's country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power and endurance. It includes a technical glossary explaining naval acronyms, abbreviations and key terminology. Amphibious warfare vessels are ships that travel from shore to shore, and craft moving from ship to shore. This authoritative book consists of two illustrated directories, the first covering landing ships - the ocean-going vessels that transport personnel, cargo or vehicles - and then landing craft, the majority of which are transported aboard specialist ships. From float-on, float-off welldeck ships to high-speed air-cushion landing craft, 130 types from around the world are included. With over 210 photographs from museums, libraries and other historical sources, this instructive volume provides enthusiasts with a lively and engaging guide to a fascinating subject.
£9.49
Lulu and Bell Quinceañera guest book, Mis Quince Anos Guest
Book SynopsisBeautiful Quinceañera guest book, perfect addition to your quince party. This stunning book allows guests to share wishes and comments. A lovely keepsake to look back on and remember the special day. This book is 8.5 x 8.5, it has 70 pages and a matt finish.
£15.99
Double 9 Books The Khasis
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£12.59
Prakash Books Shri Durga Charitra Aivam Chalisa
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Simon & Schuster Art Of Dramatic Writing
Book SynopsisLajos Egri examines a play from the inside out, starting with the heart of any drama: its characters. For it is people - their private natures and their inter-relationships - that move a story and give it life. All good dramatic writing depends upon an understanding of human motives. Why do people act as they do? What forces transform a coward into a hero, a hero into a coward? What is it that Romeo does early in Shakespeare''s play that makes his later suicide seem inevitable? Why must Nora leave her husband at the end of A Doll''s House? These are a few of the fascinating problems which Egri analyzes. He shows how it is essential for the author to have a basic premise - a thesis, demonstrated in terms of human behaviour - and to develop his dramatic conflict on the basis of that behaviour. Premise, character, conflict: this is Egri''s ABC. His book is a direct, jargon-free approach to the problem of achieving truth in a literary creation.Trade ReviewMoss Hart I found Lajos Egri's book enormously interesting -- one of the best I have ever read.Table of ContentsCONTENTSINTRODUCTIONFOREWORDPREFACEI PREMISEII CHARACTER1. The Bone Structure2. Environment3. The Dialectical Approach4. Character Growth5. Strength of Will in a Character6. Plot or Character -- Which?7. Characters Plotting Their Own Play8. Pivotal Character9. The Antagonist10. Orchestration11. Unity of OppositesIII CONFLICT1. Origin of Action2. Cause and Effect3. Static4. Jumping5. Rising6. Movement7. Foreshadowing Conflict8. Point of Attack9. Transition10. Crisis, Climax, ResolutionIV GENERAL1. Obligatory Scene2. Exposition3. Dialogue4. Experimentation5. The Timeliness of a Play6. Entrances and Exits7. Why Are Some Bad Plays Successful?8. Melodrama9. On Genius10. What Is Art? -- A Dialogue11. When You Write a Play12. How to Get Ideas13. Writing for Television14. ConclusionAPPENDIX A. Plays AnalyzedAPPENDIX B. How to Market Your PlayAPPENDIX C. Long Runs on BroadwayINDEX
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