Reference works Books
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Legend Of Zelda Encyclopedia
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£28.49
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Llewellyns Complete Book of Correspondences
Book SynopsisEntries are cross-referenced and indexed, and organized by categories and subcategories, making it quick and easy to find what you need. This book provides a look at why correspondences are more than objects to focus intent, but are fundamental to how we think.
£28.80
HarperCollins Publishers Turkish Essential Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Turkish dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable Turkish to English and English to Turkish reference for every day, including short grammars of Turkish and English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Turkish and English in a portable format.27,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Turkish and English, whether at school, for travel or for business. It is ideal for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a handy, compact format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Turkish and English.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.
£7.59
American Psychological Association Publication Manual OFFICIAL 7th Edition of the
Book SynopsisAWALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY,AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBESTSELLER. The newest official release of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition includes four different formats—spiral-bound and tabbed, paperback, hardcover, and ebook, all of which are in full color. It is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful,Trade ReviewA WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERWinner of the IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Award Widely followed style guide for academic papers. * The Wall Street Journal *I strongly encourage you to dig into the rich resource of the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. I am thoroughly energized about the ways this guide can push language forward. * American Library Association’s Rainbow Round Table *Gather round, style hounds: the seventh edition of the American Psychological Association’s Publication Manual…includes some (pretty) significant changes. * Inside Higher Ed *An endorsement from the APA is a big deal for the singular 'they.' The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 118,000 members. The Publication Manual is used by all writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in a wide variety of disciplines, so this clarification has the potential to significantly expand the use of inclusive language. * Out *The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) has gone through it’s first update in a decade. One of the major changes in this seventh edition is a full embracing of the singular ‘they’ pronoun…. This full acceptance in the APA style guide is major. And wonderful. * Medium *One of the most popular guides for academic writing standards across the curriculum. For many editors, faculty, and students, this means mastering new rules in short order… all appearances indicate that the changes will be mostly user-friendly…The worst thing about change is often the unknown. This quick glimpse at what the APA has in store offers encouraging news about the road ahead. * Faculty Focus *Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Editorial Staff and Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Scholarly Writing and Publishing Principles Types of Articles and PapersEthical, Legal, and Professional Standards in Publishing Ensuring the Accuracy of Scientific Findings Protecting the Rights and Welfare of Research Participants and Subjects Protecting Intellectual Property Rights 2. Paper Elements and Format Required Elements Paper Elements Format OrganizationSample Papers 3. Journal Article Reporting Standards Overview of Reporting Standards Common Reporting Standards Across Research Designs Reporting Standards for Quantitative Research Reporting Standards for Qualitative Research Reporting Standards for Mixed Methods Research 4. Writing Style and Grammar Effective Scholarly Writing Continuity and Flow Conciseness and ClarityGrammar and Usage Verbs Pronouns Sentence Construction Strategies to Improve Your Writing 5. Bias-Free Language Guidelines General Guidelines for Reducing Bias Reducing Bias by Topic 6. Mechanics of Style Punctuation Spelling Capitalization Italics Abbreviations Numbers Statistical and Mathematical Copy Presentation of Equations Lists 7. Tables and Figures General Guidelines for Tables and Figures TablesSample Tables FiguresSample Figures 8. Works Credited in the Text General Guidelines for Citation Works Requiring Special Approaches to Citation In-Text Citations Paraphrases and Quotations 9. Reference List Reference Categories Principles of Reference List EntriesReference Elements Author Date Title Source Reference Variations Reference List Format and Order 10. Reference Examples Author Variations Date Variations Title Variations Source Variations Textual Works Data Sets, Software, and Tests Audiovisual Media Online Media 11. Legal References General Guidelines for Legal References Legal Reference Examples 12. Publication Process Preparing for Publication Understanding the Editorial Publication Process Manuscript Preparation Copyright and Permission Guidelines During and After Publication Credits for Adapted Tables, Figures, and Papers References Index
£37.05
HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning.Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page.With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a daunting task. Aimed at learners, this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear and accessible way.The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical, the compound words it can form, its history, and more. There is a practice grid on every page, showing how the character is written, with space for you to practise writing the character for yourself.It is generally agreed that learners of Chinese need a working knowledge of about 100 characters in order to make themselves at all understood and to travel in China, so Easy Learning Chinese Characters is a great place to start.
£10.44
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
£24.00
Abrams Norah Gaughans Knitted Cable Sourcebook
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to cable knitting from an expert on the subject, with 150 patterns and step-by-step instructions
£20.69
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of Business and Management
Book SynopsisOver 7,100 entries cover all aspects of business and management including marketing, accounting, organizational behaviour, business strategy, finance, law, and technology. Fully revised and updated, this new edition remains an essential book for business students, teachers, professionals, and anyone needing a guide to business terminology.Table of ContentsPREFACE; CREDITS; A-Z DICTIONARY
£13.49
Oxford University Press New Harts Rules
Book SynopsisFor over a hundred years, Hart''s Rules has been the authority on style, helping writers and editors prepare copy for publication. The latest edition of this guide has been updated for the twenty-first century using the resources of Oxford Languages and with the advice of publishing experts.Twenty-one chapters give information on all aspects of writing and of preparing copy for publication, whether in print or electronically. New Hart''s Rules gives guidance on a broad range of topics including publishing terms, layout and headings, how to treat illustrations, hyphenation, punctuation, and bibliographies and notes. All chapters have been revised and updated to reflect current practice (taking into account changes in the world and in the publishing industry over the last eight years), with the help of a team of experts and consultants. Chapters that have been particularly heavily revised include those dealing with the use and presentation of illustrations, with the conventions of scientific publishing, and with the art of indexing. Additionally, an entirely new chapter has been written to explore and summarize the differences between UK and US English.The text is designed and organized for maximum accessibility with clearly displayed examples throughout. Authoritative and comprehensive, and endorsed by the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, New Hart''s Rules is the essential desk guide for all writers and editors. Together with the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary and the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors it forms the complete editorial reference set.Trade Reviewso important for an editor's bookshelf * Michèle Clarke, Editing Matters (SfEP) *An admirable guide * Glyn Paflin, Times Literary Supplement *To be thoroughly recommended dip in and out or read at length depending on the needs of the individual user. * Penny Dade, Reference Reviews *any academic author ... should have a well-thumbed copy on his or her desk * Professor Tom Wilson, Information Research *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. The parts of a book ; 2. Preparing copy ; 3. Spelling and hyphenation ; 4. Punctuation ; 5. Capitalization ; 6. Names ; 7. Italic, roman, and other type treatments ; 8. Work titles in text ; 9. Quotations and direct speech ; 10. Abbreviations and symbols ; 11. Numbers and dates ; 12. Languages ; 13. Law and legal references ; 14. Science, mathematics, and computing ; 15. Lists and tables ; 16. Illustrations ; 17. Notes and references ; 18. Bibliography ; 19. Indexing ; 20. Copyright and other publishing responsibilities ; 21. US and UK English ; Proofreading marks ; Glossary of printing and publishing terms ; Index
£15.29
Rowman & Littlefield The Authorized P-Funk Song Reference: Official
Book SynopsisGeorge Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic collective (P-Funk) stands as one of the most iconic and important groups in popular music history, with an impressively large discography, enormous number of members, and long history. For the first time, this authorized reference provides the official P-Funk canon from 1956 to 2023: every project, album, song, song personnel, and tidbits about each act and select songs, as well as dozens of rare photos and a color photospread.No volume has ever attempted to provide details of every song from this collective and its many dozens of acts, collaborations, and offshoot projects from its inception in the 50s as The Parliaments to present day. Daniel Bedrosian, keyboardist for P-Funk, accomplishes that in this volume, the culmination of nearly thirty years of careful research, interviews, and access to exclusive archival material. Song entries are organized under artist / group names and contain definitive information on who played on which song. Select song entries shed light on the inner workings of the recording process, singles chartings, controversies, inside information about process, and more. This authorized volume demystifies one of the most unique and influential popular musical groups in history.Table of ContentsTable Of ContentsIntroduction Some Notes On Process Special Thanks Interview List Information On The List Criterion For CanonErrata Chapter One: Artists Starting In 1956 - 1966 Chapter Two: Artists Starting In 1967 - 1977 Chapter Three: Artists Starting In 1978 - 1988 Chapter Four: Artists Starting In 1989 - 1999 Chapter Five: Artists Starting In 2000 - 2010 Chapter Six: Artists Starting In 2011 - 2021 Chapter Seven: Artists Starting In 2022 - 2023 Chapter Eight: Live Releases Index
£36.10
Facet Publishing The Kind Librarian
Book SynopsisThe Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries is a pioneering guide that addresses the critical need to foster kindness and wellbeing within library workplaces and promoting a more supportive and understanding working environment. In it, the author expertly blends the principles of positive psychology with practical strategies, making a compelling case for the role of kindness in enhancing workplace culture and community engagement.Through research, case studies, and actionable advice, The Kind Librarian offers solutions to everyday workplace challenges, emphasising empathy, support, and collaboration. With an innovative and accessible approach, it provides readers with a roadmap to transform their workplaces into spaces where kindness is the norm and wellbeing is prioritised. Coverage includes: practicalities of kindness in the workplace crafting a culture of kindness kind use of data for well
£50.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS AZ Encyclopedia of Garden Plants 4th edition
Book SynopsisThe ideal gift for gardeners - discover more than 15,000 beautiful plants and learn how to successfully grow each one with this definitive planting guide now in its fully updated 4th edition. The RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants has been compiled by an unrivalled team of over 70 plant experts led by Chris Brickell, the former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society and a globally renowned plantsman. This latest edition of the world''s most comprehensive garden plant encyclopedia has undergone the greatest update since its first publication, with more than 5,000 new entries added and 6,000 superb images featuring fresh new photography. Whether you''re looking for inspiration for an unusual new flowering plant to grow, want to identify an amazing orchid you''ve seen, or need to find out how to keep alive the cactus you''ve been gifted - the A-Z is bound to have the answer.Trade ReviewAn ideal gift for any gardener * The Garden *The ultimate plant guide for gardeners...Unrivalled in authority and range...The only garden reference encyclopaedia you'll ever need...The definitive reference guide for every gardener * RTE Guide *Table of Contents 1: Foreword 1: HOW TO USE THE ENCYCLOPEDIA 1: Page and text elements 2: Understanding hardiness 3: Care under glass 4: Pruning groups 5: Propagation techniques 2: BOTANY FOR THE GARDENER 1: The plant kingdom 2: The life of a plant 3: Leaves 4: Flowers 3: THE A-Z PLANT DIRECTORY 1: Glossary 2: Acknowledgements
£63.99
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of British PlaceNames
Book SynopsisA gazetteer tracing the origin and meaning of more than 17,000 place-names throughout Britain, this A-Z is a treasury of information and fascinating facts. It is both an ideal guide for anybody exploring the British Isles and an authoritative resource for researchers and students interested in the study of place-names.Trade ReviewThis is a book so meticulously and scruplously compiled that it deserves not only a salutation, then, but scrutiny. And everyone who lives in this country and is curious about it should have it on a shelf, ready to take with them before going for a long, curious walk. * Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian *Just the (almost) pocket-size reference manual you need to find out the true meaning of your home town or village. * Suffolk & Norfolk Life *
£13.29
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of World Mythology Oxford Quick
Book SynopsisThe powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet they also demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need for explanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands. * Comprehensive coverage in seven main sections of West Asia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania * Clear and informative section introductions highlight the history and lifestyle of ancient peoples and the landscape in which they lived * Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps of each key area `An excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure.'' Greek ReviewTrade ReviewAn excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure. * Greek Review *
£14.24
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
Hodder & Stoughton General Division Your Brain Explained
Book SynopsisSleep. Memory. Pleasure. Fear. Language. We experience these things every day, but how do our brains create them? Your Brain, Explained is a personal tour around your gray matter. Neuroscientist Marc Dingman gives you a crash course in how your brain works and explains the latest research on the brain functions that affect you on a daily basis.You''ll also discover what happens when the brain doesn''t work the way it should, causing problems such as insomnia, ADHD, depression, or addiction. You''ll learn how neuroscience is working to fix these problems, and how you can build up your defenses against the most common faults of the mind.Along the way you''ll find out: Why brain training games don''t prevent dementia What it''s like to remember every day of your life as if it were yesterday Which popular psychiatric drug was created from German rocket fuel How you might unknowingly be sabotaging your sleep
£10.44
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Great Book of Hemp
Book SynopsisThe most complete guide yet written on Cannabis sativa.Trade Review"The Great Book of Hemp brings together a vast amount of information on all aspects of this remarkable plant in an illustrated, entertaining, easily accessible format. Readers will learn the history of hemp cultivation worldwide and its role as a source of renewable energy and as a raw material for paper manufacturing. Lost in the political discussions about marijuana usage is hemp's versatility as a fiber and its many nutritional and medicinal uses. The Great Book of Hemp provides a comprehensive resource section with information on organizations involved in legalizing hemp, product suppliers, and an annotated bibliography." * Wisconsin Bookwatch *"The engagingly written, well-illustrated reference book is a thoughtful contribution to the discussion of hemp. The Great Book of Hemp makes a strong case for reconsidering hemp now!" * Thomas P. Healy, Branches *Table of ContentsPublisher's Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Environment and Hemp Husbandry 2. Hemp and Health 3. Hemp and Spirituality 4. A Global History of Hemp 5. The Patriotic Crop 6. Marijuana Madness 7. Hemp for Victory Appendix 1 The Hemp Resource Guide Appendix 2 The Hemp Marketplace Notes Bibliography Index
£17.99
Princeton University Press Geopedia
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Book Awards""The subtitle says it all—Bjornerud and graphic artist Hagerman have compiled a wonderfully quirky collection of 'curiosities' that, collectively, detail the Earth’s transformation over eons and illustrate how our understanding of the planet has deepened through time. . . . A charming work, chock-full of information."---Laurie Selwyn, Library Journal, starred review"This is a garnet of a geology book: rooted in the planet, jewel-like and multi-coloured."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"[Geopedia] is a buffet of bite-size chapters perfect for dipping in and out of. . . . Its pocket-size format makes it perfect as a traveling companion, and its short chapters suit our frazzled attention spans, making it a fun alternative to night-time doomscrolling or heavier nonfiction. No matter if you’re a hard-core rockhound or a geological outsider, you’ll get something worthwhile from this little gem of a book."---Howard Lee, Ars Technica"A neat little book . . . . Take a dip into Geopedia for a bit of quirky fun." * Descent *"A fascinating, illuminating read. Organized alphabetically, the articles span the gamut of the sub-disciplines. Bjornerud explores both the etymology of the scientific terms and their scientific import. Readers who pick it up will learn a lot."---I. D. Sasowsky, Choice"perfect for casual reading .... Bjornerud...is a gifted writer" * Choice *"A cute little book of curiosities to dip in and out of but, like a box of rich chocolates, you probably will not want to finish it off all in one sitting."---Helen Coombs, Proceedings of the Open University Geological Society
£12.90
HarperCollins Publishers The Times All Aboard
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for every railway enthusiast.The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats. Julian Holland brings together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast.Stories range from Bulleid's ''Chinese Laundries'', trainspotting trips in Wales and Scotland and Liverpool's Dockers' Umbrella'' to railway artists and clergy, a railway-owned airline and railways that were never built.Find out about The Royal Scot's 11,000-mile journey in the USA and Canada A narrow gauge island railway in the middle of the Bristol Channel How the London & South Western Railway saved the British Empire Mallard's unbeaten world speed record of 1938 How to fly by Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Plymouth The 75-mile network of narrow gauge railways on the Isle of Skye How another 4,500 miles of railway escaped closure by Dr BeechingATrade Review“If the author is Julian Holland, and the subject is railways, you know you’re going to be in for a treat” Cotswold Life
£24.00
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
University of Chicago Press Why You Why Me Why Now
Book SynopsisA clear, accessible, and fun guide on everything it takes to land a job. Searching for a job can be hard and demoralizing work. In Why You, Why Me, Why Now, Rachel Toor delivers some good news. The most important thing is within your controla mindset that shows you know the goals of the organization you want to work for and that you're ready and eager to contribute. Toor provides, with compassion and enthusiasm, strategies to make it easy for hiring managers to say yes. Through useful and funny anecdotes, she offers advice from professionals across industries and focuses on the attitude applicants can adopt to find success. Revealing traits employers seek, Toor shows how to craft winning cover letters, ways to tailor resumes for each job, and practical tips to get past AI screening. She also explains how to use LinkedIn and gives tips on preparing for interviews. Throughout, the book features Toor's notes on writing well to help in landing a first job and beyond. Encouraging, enter
£13.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Periodic Table of Marvel
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£11.69
Zondervan The Essential Bible Dictionary
Book SynopsisEmbrace a deeper understanding of the Holy Scriptures with The Essential Bible Dictionary. This indispensable reference tool goes beyond an ordinary dictionary to offer in-depth insights into important people, places, and biblical concepts including those that often perplex readers.Our unique Bible companion is specially crafted to enhance and streamline your Scripture reading experience, emphasizing on proper nouns and specific biblical terms that warrant further explanation.The Essential Bible Dictionary is a visual guide to Scripture''s people, places and themes that will aid your study with: Comprehensive definitions shedding light on key Bible themes, places, people, and much more. Vibrant full-color images, maps, illustrations, and diagrams throughout - bringing the biblical world vibrantly to life. Thorough book overviews, arranged alphabetically for your convenience, complete with information on auth
£15.19
Princeton University Press Field Guide to Sharks Rays Chimaeras of Europe
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is the definitive field guide to the sharks, rays, and chimaera of Europe and the Mediterranean."---Paul Cox, Shark Trust"This book is an utter delight, a treasure trove for shark geeks and a remarkable achievement for both author and illustrator. If you're interested in elasmobranchs and want a truly comprehensive i-d resource for this region, look no further."---Simon Rogerson, SCUBA Magazine"This book is a tour de force and will become the authoritative field guide and species reference for this region and an essential part of any interested person’s wildlife tool kit."---David Sims, Marine Biologist magazine"A great thing to have on your bookshelf. . . . Nobody, it seems, produces better marine-life scientific illustrations than Marc Dando, whose work can be admired here. Author David Ebert, programme director of the Pacific Shark Research Centre, knows his elasmobranchs and, while this is a reference book, has a clear and authoritative style."---Steve Weinman, Diver Magazine"Recommended for a wide range of readers from experts to enthusiasts who are interested in chondrichthyans particularly for this part of the world."---Phillip C. Sternes, Journal of Fish Biology "Everything you might ever want to know about these sharks and their relatives, from detailed dentition infographics for most shark species, to highly notated and very beautiful identification illustrations, is crammed into 384 exquisitely designed pages. This is the standard that all marine life field guides should aspire to reach." * DIVE Magazine *
£27.00
Princeton University Press The Gull Next Door
Book SynopsisTrade Review"She’ll make gull lovers of us all!"---Rebecca Gibson, BBC Wildlife Magazine"It's sure to make even gull sceptics among us look to the sky in new, profound ways." * Coast Magazine *"The Gull Next Door is ecologically rigorous."---Patrick Galbraith, The Critic"Taylor ... has written what I consider the best book on gulls I have read."---Jim Williams, Star Tribune"The book is full of great stories, and I really enjoyed the read, as you will."---John Miles, BirdWatching Magazine"[An] information-packed book."---Marc Bekoff, Animal Emotions"The Gull Next Door is one of those books that is interesting, enlightening, at times making the reader smile and the author’s enthusiasm for these birds is definitely infectious through these pages. This is an enjoyable book that gull experts and novices can enjoy, but most of all it is an enjoyable read for anyone who loves birds."---Nick Upton, Dartford Waffler"[An] informative, thoughtful, and entertaining book."---Johannes Riutta, The Well-read Naturalist
£23.75
Princeton University Press Dogpedia
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£12.90
Princeton University Press Hoverflies of Britain and Ireland
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£22.50
Princeton University Press The Little Book of Beetles
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£12.34
Princeton University Press The Little Book of Whales
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£12.34
Princeton University Press Beepedia
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£12.90
Gill How to Be Good With Money
Book SynopsisIn today's economy, where one-job careers are increasingly a thing of the past, workplace benefits are increasingly hard to come by, and the achievement of major life goals like buying a house or starting a family often depends on your ability to save, it's more important than ever that we understand how to get the absolute most from our money.In How to Be Good with Money, author, TV host and financial planner Eoin McGee shares his complete programme for financial well-being.This book is for anyone wondering how best to spend their money, how best to get out of debt and start saving for the things that really matter to them, and how to look after their financial future and retire early.
£999.99
Ebury Publishing The Virgin Book of British Hit Singles Volume 2
Book SynopsisThe second in this new series, The Virgin Book of Hit Singles is the most-up-to-date and comprehensive record of the music charts available today and a perfect, collectable complement to The Virgin Book of Hit Albums and The Virgin Book of Top 75 Charts. Now improved and fine-tuned, and drawn from the Official Charts Company Data since 1952, The Virgin Book of Hit Singles features the most comprehensive, easy to read and accessible music chart data and information. It''s all here -- expanded artist biographies, side notes of interest, label and catalogue numbers, peak positions, number of weeks on chart and weeks at number one. Also includes EP charts. The Virgin Book of Hit Singles is essential reading, and reference, for any music lover.Trade ReviewAlmost as indispensable as NME * NME [on previous edition] *The definitive chart anorak book * Q [on previous edition] *Indispensably poptastic reference work * Guardian [on previous edition] *
£31.50
Rizzoli International Publications Serious New Cook
Book Synopsis Winner of the 2023 Best Cookbook Award in the children, youth, and family category by the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) An NPR Best Book of 2022 A Parade Magazine Great Gift for Foodies Inspiration and stellar instruction in a groundbreaking resource for new(ish) cooks ready to level up. Perfect for teens and college students, twenty-somethings cooking in their own first kitchens, or folks of any age who are ready to get serious about making great food.Learning how to cook?simply, seasonally, and organically, for family and friends?is one of the most fulfilling things you can do in life. This book is the essential (and delicious!) roadmap you need: friendly, approachable, and perfectly ready to inspire new cooks to fall in love. ?Alice Waters, chef, restaurateur, author, and American culinary iconFilled with recipes for impressive, craveable food?with all the guidance needed to make it?(Serious) New Cook is perfect for young adults or any new(ish) cooks who have ever found themselves salivating at cooking TikToks or drooling over gorgeous cookbooks, only to believe they aren?t skilled enough to attempt the recipes themselves. Here, the clear, detailed instruction and stunning step-by-step photography will have readers wowing their friends and families from their very first dish. Along with recipes that are at once aspirational and totally doable, authors Leah Su Quiroga and Cammie Kim Lin use their experience as a chef from one of America?s top restaurants and an award-winning teacher and writer to deftly share knowledge, stories, and brilliant tips with humor and insight.It?s an homage to their own multicultural families and to the countless young adults they?ve taught and cooked with?their own kids, Cammie?s high school and college students, the new cooks who came up under Leah in the Chez Panisse kitchen. (Serious) New Cook hits all the right notes, packed with inspired takes on familiar favorites, as well as new flavors to build an expansive repertoire: crepes with compote, handmade arepas, ?broken? Caesar salad, mushroom pot pie, Korean bulgogi meatballs, classic cupcakes, dalgona milkshakes, and more. With stunning step-by-step photography by Molly DeCoudreaux, the recipes are presented in trios organized around a core technique or concept. Learn one recipe and readers will be well on their way to mastering all three. Also included are guest recipes from acclaimed chefs and authors Alice Waters, Bryant Terry, Sean Sherman, Sohui Kim, Russell Moore, Claire Ptak, Scott Peacock and Edna Lewis, ushering a new generation of (serious) new cooks into the fold. More than just a collection of recipes, (Serious) New Cook is an indispensable resource and an inspiring guide.
£10.78
Baker Publishing Group The Cooks Book Recipes for Keeps Essential
Book SynopsisThis foolproof, upbeat kitchen companion helps hesitant home cooks go beyond simple recipe reading, giving them the skills they need to master the art of confident cooking.
£23.79
Anness Publishing The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of Britain
Book SynopsisAn authoritative directory of the birds of Europe, and African migration, with 500 detailed illustrations.
£7.59
Anness Publishing The Complete World Encyclopedia of Apples
Book SynopsisA gardener's practical guide to identifying, growing and cooking delicious apples from around the globe.
£10.79
Free Association Books A Dictionary of Kleinian Thought
Book SynopsisThis book contains 13 main entries on the basic Kleinian concepts - splitting, paranoid-schizoid and depressive positions, projective identification, envy, internal objects - along with numerous entries on subsidiary concepts and the main post-Kleinian writers - Bion, Segal, Rosenfeld, Joseph and Meltzer.
£29.34
Harmony/Rodale Positive Discipline Tools for Teachers
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£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Guitar Chords For Dummies REFRESH 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: C-family Chords 17 Part 2: D ♭ / C ♯ -family Chords 47 Part 3: D-family Chords 73 Part 4: E♭/D ♯ -family Chords 107 Part 5: E-family Chords 133 Part 6: F-family Chords 159 Part 7: F ♯ /G♭ Chords 187 Part 8: G-family Chords 213 Part 9: A♭/G ♯ Chords 241 Part 10: A-family Chords 267 Part 11: B♭/A ♯ -family Chords 293 Part 12: B-family Chords 319 Index 345
£15.19
Pen & Sword Books Ltd British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of
Book SynopsisA classic reference work in a new and affordable softcover format. More than 525 beautifully executed colour ship profiles. A unique and incomparable collection of camouflage schemes.
£15.29
Union Square & Co. Pasta Rules
Book SynopsisPasta is universally beloved, but if you want to elevate your game, you need to know the rules. In this book of 100 tips and tricks by Danilo Cortellini, chef and former head chef of the Italian embassy in London, you will learn how to make a variety of pasta doughs and shapes, what sauces and ingredients to pair them with, and how to serve and eat them authentically. Danilo, an Abruzzo native and pasta enthusiast himself, takes readers through each rule with thorough and straightforward guidance, so that anyone, no matter their culinary skill, can become a buona forchetta in their pasta-consuming circles. The book is organized into five sections, each dedicated to an essential component of pasta: pasta dough, pasta shaping, pasta cooking, pasta saucing, and tips for serving. Charming and instructive illustrations are featured throughout the book, making this a great gift for the novice (or more seasoned) chef in your life.
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co Vickerys Folk Flora
Book SynopsisA dictionary of the plants of the British Isles; their common names and folk associations, from custom and superstition to medicinal.Trade ReviewRoy Vickery's magisterial Folk Flora is based on a heroic lifetime of scholarship and full of wonderful details * Sunday Times *
£24.00
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Grants Anatomy Coloring Book
Book Synopsis Master anatomy by coloring it in!Grant’s Anatomy Coloring Book uses an interactive approach to help students deepen and reinforce their anatomical knowledge. Integrating visual and kinesthetic learning activities with an efficient, high-yield review of essential information, it’s the perfect way for students to deepen their grasp of the anatomy they need to know for their courses, labs, and exams! Combines realistic, dissection-based illustrations from the award-winning Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy with descriptive text highlighting key features such as attachments, innervation, and relationships. Prompts you to identify important and relevant structures in each coloring-book illustration, with additional structures pre-labeled to help you achieve orientation and recognize key relationships. Presents structures regionally, in the same sequence in which they are revealed during dissectioTable of Contents Back Upper Limb Thorax Abdomen Pelvis and Perineum Lower Limb Head Neck Cranial Nerves
£25.93
Smithsonian Smithsonian Passport
Book SynopsisTrack your memorable travels through the nation’s capital with this adventure passport featuring more than 100 photos and 30 custom stickers!Discover the wonders of 19 Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo, Smithsonian Gardens, and iconic landmarks of Washington, DC—from the Tidal Basin to the Supreme Court—with this compact and convenient passport book. When you visit an attraction, take its sticker from the sheet in the inside back pocket and place it on the corresponding page to record your adventures. Features include: Custom travel stamp stickers for 30 locations to mark what you’ve seen. Interesting trivia—you’ll know to search for the carving error at the Lincoln Memorial! Bucket list sightseeing experiences, including the White House, Vietnam Memorial, National Archives, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Library of Congress, International Spy Museum, US Botanic Garden, and more. Color photographs of each site, including exteriors, interiors, and objects from within. Address and website for each entry, and information on how to reserve tickets when necessary. Passport size fits easily in most bags. With this passport, young and old travelers alike will have an engaging trip and a built-in souvenir. Adventure awaits with the Smithsonian Passport!
£9.99
Workman Publishing The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques:
Book SynopsisNow in paperback! Imagine a softly striped crib blanket knit in the comforting colors of the nursery. Or a sophisticated cashmere wrap featuring rich jewel tones that set off a favorite black dress. Knitting teacher and author Margaret Radcliffe presents a world of color techniques in a single comprehensive reference that you’ll consult every time two or more yarn colors are in play. Stitchers of every ability level will love the color-combining methods and professional secrets revealed in The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques. Multicolor knitting techniques are explained with step-by-step illustrations and photographs accompanied by instructive text. Complete chapters on stripes, stitch effects, succeeding with multicolor yarns, stranded knitting, and intarsia cover the theory and how-to behind each method and offer creative solutions for handling tangled yarn, estimating yarn quantities of each color, holding on to all those ends, and employing stunning finishing techniques. A final chapter describes more unusual techniques, such as helix, shadow, mosaic, and modular knitting.
£16.99
Anness Publishing World Encyclopedia of Meat, Game and Poultry
Book SynopsisMeat, game and poultry have always played a major part in cuisines throughout the world. New breeding and butchery practices have resulted in leaner, healthier and more affordable cuts, and few foods are as versatile. Find out how to make Boeuf Bourguignonne and Roast Rib of Beef and dozens of other classic recipes from around the world, including Tandoori Chicken and Thai Beef Salad.
£8.54
Anness Publishing Dictionary of Dreams and Their Meanings
Book SynopsisThis title helps you learn how humanity has viewed dreams through the centuries, and what their significance is for us today. It is an exploration of the many types of dreams including lucid dreaming, dream archetypes, nightmares, recurring dreams, erotic dreams and dream logic. You can begin a voyage of discovery as you learn what particular importance your dreams have for understanding yourself and the way you live your life.
£10.79
Anness Publishing Practical Encyclopedia of Home Remedies & Natural
Book SynopsisThis practical guide to natural health-promoting treatments and techniques brings together the very best of traditional therapies for reducing stress, gaining vitality and inducing relaxation. The first half of the book looks at common ailments and how to treat them with aromatherapy oils, herbs, homeopathic medicine or dietary changes. The second half of the book explores a wide range of alternative therapies, giving the reader a thorough understanding of each one. Extended sections on aromatherapy, massage and yoga give detailed instruction on how to improve health and wellbeing by adopting these ancient disciplines into your lifestyle.
£10.79
