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The detail you need at a size you can read. The latest 2025 Philip''s Easy to Read Road Atlas of Britain from the best-selling Road Atlas range has exceptionally clear mapping and everything you need for exploring Britain. With a special lie-flat spiral binding, it will enhance any trip. Large maps packed with extra details for a better journey Huge 1:150,000 scale (approx 2.4 miles to 1 inch) Large print place names Large print index 88 detailed town plans for easy navigation Expanded London ULEZ clearly shown on approach mapping Super-clear 10-page route planner to create the best journeys Thousands of attractions clearly mapped, including castles, theme parks, gardens, zoos and more.At last, a road atlas that everyone can read easily, in or out of the car, no matter what the conditions. With up-to-date mapping technology, your travels have never be

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For the mighty mothers and the daring daughters, the sassy sisters and the feisty friends. For every woman, in every nationYou are My Sun, and My Moon and All My Stars is dedicated to celebrating the power of being a woman, featuring moving poems, motivating quotes and heartening affirmations that will uplift and inspire women, no matter what the situation may be. Sisterhood is so important right now, and with this book, we can embrace our feminine power and begin to feel fabulous. This book is the ideal purchase either for yourself, or for someone you care for - add extra confidence to your own life or inspire empowerment in those around you. In a world that often challenges our self-worth, self-love, and confidence, You are My Sun, and My Moon and All My Stars serves to transform your mindset and nurture personal growth, and is sure to resonate with all women everywhere.

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An essential guide to building empathy for others and reminding yourself that you are also worthy of it as well. This practical book is all about boosting the feel-good factor and sharing the love. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you are in your life right now, there is no-one quite like you and that is worth celebrating! This little book shows you how to shine your light by building empathy for others, developing a deep well of compassion and being kind, to yourself and to those you meet. It may seem as though the world continues to divide itself into factions, but with the tools in this book, you will learn everything you need to center yourself, remain true to yourself, and bring joy to those around you. Be Glorious, Be You offers tips, techniques and exercises based on mindfulness, meditation and self-care that will boost your esteem, so that you feel truly nourished and cared for. Consider it your essential gu

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Whether we realise it or not, everyone and everything, from the rolling of the tides to the balance of emotions in our bodies, is influenced by the moon. Moon Yoga is your guide to harnessing the moon's energy to lift and balance your life through mindful movement.Yoga is both a physical practice and a spiritual one. Expert yoga instructor Lisa Hood provides insightful guidance on how to shape a spiritual practice that channels the moon's energy to stimulate vitality, creativity, productivity and relaxation. Whether you work through a whole flow, focus on one pose, or just work through a breathing exercise, aligning your body and your mind in a moment of spiritual connection with the moon can help you centre yourself, even if just for a few moments in the middle of a busy day. - Learn about how each phase of the moon brings a different energy into your life.- Move with the moon with yoga positions and flows that draw on the energy of each of the nine lunar phases.- Adjust your practice seasonally with practices for each of the full moons of the year, such as the Wolf Moon, Flower Moon and Corn Moon.- Find rituals to carry you through the cycles of the moon.With uplifting mantras and rituals to provide grounding, strengthened intuition and mindfulness beyond your physical practice, Moon Yoga gives you all the tools you need to move in sync with the moon.

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Powerful advice on personal development from an underdog turned success story. Do you believe that the world's leading lights are gifted from birth or even just plain lucky? In this groundbreaking guide, Geoff Thompson demonstrates that anyone with average ability and a strong desire can succeed in any chosen field.

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From leading houseplant brand Leaf Envy, The Plant Parent Guide to Styling Your Home reveals the incredible world of tropical houseplants, and teaches you to select, style and care for them in the best way to suit your space.Did you know we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors? With the air-purifying, mind-calming, stress-relieving and productivity-boosting power of houseplants well established, it is time to transform your home with plants. Created by leading houseplant brand Leaf Envy, The Plant Parent Guide to Styling Your Home is here to reveal the incredible world of tropical houseplants, but also teach you to select, style and care for them in the best way to suit your space. Upgrade your home with perfectly placed greenery by following the bespoke styling guides for every room, from shaded bedrooms to steamy bathrooms. Whether you're looking for the perfect Zoom backdrop or an oasis of

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Refreshingly unpretentious and gorgeously inspiring. - NigellaFull of elegant ideas and a deep knowledge of the subject. Every fruit lover should have a copy - Diana HenryThis is a celebration of fruit, and all the glorious variety it can bring to our plates. From crisp apples to buttery pears, fragrant peaches to plump berries, and vibrant lemons to juicy cherries.An introduction covers the key techniques for cooking with fruit, such as roasting, poaching and puréeing. Over 80 recipes follow in chapters on citrus, berries, stone fruit, orchard and vine fruits, pome fruits, shrubs and stalks. From Polenta and Blackberry Muffins and Apricot Muscat Tart, to Pear and Farro Salad, Pan-Fried Duck Breast with Blackcurrant and Mackerel with Gooseberry Compote and Yoghurt, discover the joy and versatility of cooking with fruit. Plus plenty of jams, sorbets and ice creams.Interspersed between the recipes are flavour charts and pairing sugg

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''Few people have shown more commitment to investigative journalism than Patrick Alley. His latest book is a vivid, compelling testament to the importance of revealing corruption and wrong-doing and shining a light into dark places, wherever in the world they are.'' -Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy for SaleA small number of people, motivated by an insatiable greed for power and wealth, and backed by a pinstripe army of enablers (and sometimes real armies too), have driven the world to the brink of destruction. They are the super-villains of corruption and war, some with a power greater than nation state and the capacity to derail the world order. Propping up their opulent lifestyles is a mess of crime, violence and deception on a monumental scale. But there is a fightback: small but fearless groups of brilliant undercover sleuths closing in on them, one step at a time.In Terrible Humans, Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness and the au

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''The good news for those who loved THE ACCIDENTAL FOOTBALLER: this new book is even better. There were times as I read Pat Nevin''s account of his years running - or, trying to run - Motherwell, I had to remind myself to breathe. It''s a thrilling read - funny, nerve-wracking, precise and very, very human'' - Roddy DoyleSo, you fell into football by accident. You''ve played for Chelsea, Everton and your country at an international level. But what happens when you discover you''re in so deep that football has taken over your whole life?In his brilliant new memoir, Pat Nevin takes us on a journey to the less glamorous side of football. From Tranmere to Kilmarnock, he plays some of the best football he''s ever played. Then, in an unprecedented twist of fate, finds himself both player and Chief Executive of Scottish First Division club Motherwell.What follows is an entertaining and revealing tale of the side of football that you rarely see

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How many steps have you done today?How many emails answered?How much money have you spent this week And how many hours have you slept?Welcome to the numberdemic, where a deluge of figures, stats and data manipulate your every move. From the way you work, date and exercise to the products you buy and the news you read, numbers have worked their way into every part of our lives. But is life better this way? How are all of those numbers affecting us?With fascinating, sometimes frightening and sometimes shrewdly funny research, behavioural economists Micael Dahlen and Helge Thorbjørnsen explain why we're so attached to numbers and how we can free ourselves from their tyranny. Along the way, you'll learn why viral videos, however inaccurate, become more convincing with every view; how numbers can affect the way we physically age, if we let them; why the more films you rate the less impressive you'll find them and how numbers that 'anchor' themselves in your brain can affect the size of your mortgage - plus much more.Sharp, insightful and totally engaging, MORE. NUMBERS. EVERY. DAY. is your vaccination against a world obsessed with numbers.'An entertaining and thought-provoking antidote to the tyranny of numbers in the modern world. By looking at the psychology of how we are tricked, goaded and often crushed by endless quantification, the authors present a winning case for weaning ourselves off number-dependence.'-Alex Bellos, author of Can You Solve My Problems?'Everybody should read this book. A smart and insightful read that will totally change the way you think - and live.'-Thomas Erikson, author of Sunday Times bestseller Surrounded By Idiots'Written in lucid, skillfully translated prose that puts the science into philosophical perspective, this shines a fascinating light on the modern-day obsession with numerical quantity over quality.' -Publishers Weekly'In 31,234 words Dahlen and Thorbjørnsen cast their four critical, and at times whimsical, eyes at our numbered existences revealing that consuming too much 'pi' might be bad for our health.'-Professor Scott Page, author of The Model Thinker

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*A Times Best Music Book of 2023 - 'For Bowie nuts this is research-heavy heaven'*'[Soligny] has talked to just about anyone who had anything to do with Bowie's music... Reading [their memories and comments] you can almost believe you're in the studio with Bowie as he tries out new ideas, fades out one sound to boost another or comes up with another of those astonishing chord changes...There are now almost as many Bowie books as there are Bob Dylan books but Rainbowman outclasses them all. Beautifully translated, [it] brings you closer to the great man than any conventional biography... Quite simply the best book there is on David Bowie.'-MAIL ON SUNDAY'This is a book unlike any other, the definitive analysis of David's music, told in a quiet natural way, but with absolute authenticity, by the people around him.' - HERMIONE FARTHINGALE'Jérôme Soligny is one of the best authorities in the world on David Bowie's career and life in general... His new biography Rainbowman is a thorough and honest account of the great man.' - TONY VISCONTI'Jérôme is a guy who is still aware that popular music is an art form and not a money suppository. He writes from the heart and is one of the last exemplars of a dying breed. The critic, armed with intelligence and brute compulsive honesty, as dangerous as a river.' - IGGY POP'Not long ago, Jérôme told me something that I find very true: "David played saxophone, guitar, a bit of keyboards, but above all, he played musicians!" I think he really hit the nail on the head.' - MIKE GARSON'If you love David Bowie - and most right thinking people do - you will really love Rainbowman. It's an absolutely biblical text. Part oral history, part essay... Jérôme seems to have spoken to just about everybody.' - STUART MACONIE, BBC Radio 6 Music'Jérôme Soligny gets new insights through the voices of those who were there, , including Bowie's 1960s girlfriend Hermione Farthingale, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Tony Visconti and many more' - Sunday TimesIn David Bowie Rainbowman, Jérôme Soligny tells the story of David Bowie the musician with the help of those intimately involved with the creation of his music.This uniquely exhaustive work on Bowie's 1967-1980 albums draws on over 150 interviews with the musicians, producers and friends who knew Bowie best, including Robert Fripp, Hermione Farthingale, Lou Reed, George Underwood, Mick Ronson, Carlos Alomar, Trevor Bolder, Mike Garson, Woody Woodmansey and many, many others. With an essay by Soligny on each album followed by oral histories from the most trusted and influential figures in Bowie's musical life, David Bowie Rainbowman is the definitive guide to a singular and mercurial genius - the Rainbowman himself.· With a foreword by Tony Visconti, an introduction by Mike Garson and cover photo by Mick Rock· A beautiful and stylish gift for Bowie fans, over 700 pages long, filled with iconic photographs and with striking cover design by Barnbrook

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Life isn't perfect, but dogs certainly make it betterMeet the incredible dogs in this inspiring collection of true stories, championing the often underestimated role of man's best friend- Daisy, the tiny Dachshund who put her life on the line to save her humans from a bear.- Charco, the veteran sniffer dog who has saved countless human lives, and yet still keeps his tail wagging.- Delta, the dog who died trying to protect her young owner from a volcano - after already having saved his life three times.It's a truth universally acknowledged that dogs are pretty great. But when it comes to facing peril, these loyal creatures always seem willing to step up to the mark and become true doggy heroes. Whether they're saving humans from dangerous people or situations, helping the sick, fighting crime or just following their animal instincts to do good, the true stories featured in this expanded and updated collection prove that dogs aren't just man's best friend - they're also inspirational, courageous and selfless companions to us all.

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Dive into this brand new series of LARGE PRINT crosswords from The Telegraph.Solve the clues and navigate your way through this engrossing collection of 80 large print cryptic crosswords.Specially designed for puzzle enthusiasts who crave entertainment without the eyestrain, these enlarged grids are the perfect antidote to a busy day or a rainy afternoon.

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A bumper edition of 300 fiendish codewords.Test your code-cracking abilities with The Telegraph''s most addictive puzzle!With hundreds of codewords to choose from, this collection will provide hours of entertainment, whether at home or on the go.

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Pit your wits against this bumper collection of over 400 sudoku puzzles from The Telegraph!With hundreds of grids across a wide range of difficulties, from gentle to extreme, this is the ultimate companion for beginners and expert puzzlers alike.

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Dive into this fiendish new edition of 100 cryptic crosswords!Test your lateral thinking with these cryptic crosswords, straight from the pages of The Telegraph. With 100 challenges to choose from, this collection will provide hours of entertainment for lovers of quality cryptic puzzling.

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Everything I Know About Love for the over 40s.

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An award-winning music author takes a serious look at a playful question of pop history: what if the Beatles had created one more album?***This is the story of the great lost Beatles album.The end of the Beatles wasn't inevitable. It came through miscommunication, misunderstandings and missed opportunities to reconcile.But what if it didn't end? What if just one of those chances was taken, and the Beatles carried on? What if they made one last, great album?In Like Some Forgotten Dream, Daniel Rachel - winner of the prestigious Penderyn Music Book Prize - looks at what could have been. Drawing on impeccable research, Rachel examines the Fab Four's untimely demise - and from the ashes compiles a track list for an imagined final album, pulling together unfinished demos, forgotten B-sides, hit solo songs, and arguing that together they form the basis of a

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One of the most outspoken, entertaining, controversial footballers of the modern age comes to terms with his turbulent past.

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***'Essential reading for anyone wanting to achieve their dreams. Liv is an inspiration.'- Grant Cardone, New York Times bestselling author'Liv's extraordinary ability and passion is admirable. A winning read.'- Gary LinekerIn The Way To Win, Freestyle Football World Champion and TikTok sensation Liv Cooke opens up about her journey to becoming the best freestyler in the world. Drawing from experience Liv shares an easy-to-follow 10-step guide to achieving your dream - from correctly setting out your goals and forming good habits to handling nerves and maintaining success.With a positive attitude and holistic approach to productivity, Liv explores how you can find inspiration in your life... and of course, provides an insight into how she achieved incredible success at such a young age.The Way To Win is the ultimate guide to reaching the top of any industry and becoming your best self.

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A journey into the obsessive world of quizzing. Includes stories from Shaun's past such as tales from his time playing Barry in Eastenders; the discovery of a long-lost son; hiding from an angry Mike Reid in a broom cupboard; acting with Ricky Gervais and David Bowie, and the loss of his boyhood friend in 9/11. Actor and celebrity quizzer Shaun Williamson lifts the lid on a National drug that everyone hooked on: quizzing. A Matter of Facts is a personal journey into the world of quizzes. At the start Shaun enters the World Quiz Grand Prix, pitching his knowledge against the Nation's finest minds, including Eggheads and Chasers... he fails. Unperturbed, he sets out to improve his skills through memory training, practice and even hypnosis in an attempt to move himself up the rankings of the quizzing elite. Shaun's adventure sees him get his old quizzing 'band' back together to see if he can triumph in the leagues. As he does so, he meets many characters and experiences the wonderful

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One mindful thought can change your whole day Mindfulness doesn’t always come easily, and it can help to be reminded of it from time to time. This deck of 52 cards can be displayed anywhere, to help facilitate and encourage your presence of mind, and to bring small moments of peace and happiness into your day.

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Do you want to be a fitter, healthier you? Stay motivated every day with this handy collection of workout ideas, top training tips, invigorating activities, healthy eating suggestions and words of wisdom. From nutrition to stamina, this little book will help get you into great shape.

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''How to zhuzh up your leaves by Theo Kirwan - the king of salads.'' The Times''Ottolenghi-style food... as good as it gets. Very tasty food that just happens to be healthy.'' Irish Times''Love, love, love the freshness and creativity on these pages. Thrilled to learn that the idea for Sprout and Co. and consequently this inspiring book, was born during a eureka moment when Jack first tasted a freshly picked, super-ripe tomato from the gardens at Ballymaloe Cookery School.'' Darina Allen, Ballymaloe Cookery School Jack and Theo Kirwan, co-founders of acclaimed Dublin-based restaurants, Sprout, are devoted to showing just how full flavoured a salad can be. Their first cookbook, Saladology, includes more than 100 exciting recipes, ranging from simple side salads, attention-grabbing vegetables, satisfying noodles, pasta, fish and meat dishes. It''s a collection of ideas inspired by their favourite food experiences

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'Full of uplifting advice, practical wisdom and kind intelligence: I certainly felt more fabulous after reading it.' Elizabeth Day'An encouraging and exhilarating celebration of ageing. Full of life-wisdom for mind, body and spirit.' Victoria Hislop'Brilliant - absolutely brilliant!' Lorraine Kelly'A witty, warm, wise and illuminating guide to how to be your best self, inside and out. Deliciously upbeat and brimful of positivity, it's a perfect roadmap for the years ahead. I loved it.' Mariella Frostrup'Finally a book that challenges our tedious fixation with youth and turns the old rules about ageing upside down and inside out. With practical advice and spiritual insights, Destination Fabulous offers the kind of life-affirming guidance for womanhood I only wish I had known when I was 20.' Chioma Nnadi, vogue.com'Anna Murphy joyfully reframes the gift of growing up, and older.' Kenya Hunt'A joyous celebration of the pleasures of growing older, and an empowering manifesto for changing our attitudes to age.' Justine Picardie 'Perhaps the most important thing I have learned when it comes to appearance is that looking your best self is, more than anything, about what is going on inside. The more fully realised you are, the more you find your purpose, the more that will shine out of you and the better you will look.'Anna MurphyFrom the Fashion Director of The Times comes a wise, inspiring and invigorating guide to making the most of life as a grown-up woman - from the practical (how to dress your best) to the existential (how to feel your best).At 50, Anna Murphy feels more visible than at any point in her life to date. Her new book, Destination Fabulous, is the toolkit you need to embrace your age and celebrate the wisdom and inner beauty that comes with it.It's not about impossible goals. It's not about running a marathon (unless you want it to be). It's not about denying the ageing process, nor attempting to erase its signs. It's not about letting everything go, either. It's about balance. It's about the possible and the present. And it's about the future you want. How do you lift and smooth your face naturally? Should you go grey, and, if so, how? How do you deal with menopause? Anna combines her knowledge from years of writing about fashion and beauty with her openness to the alternative ways of thinking found in disciplines such as yoga and Chinese medicine. For her natural is always best.As for fashion, Anna knows better than anyone that this can be the ultimate route into surfacing the true you. She shares all her tricks for finding your way to a wardrobe that will transform not just the way you look but the way you feel. And she shares the highlights of her conversations over the years with super-stylish agers such as Iris Apfel and Miuccia Prada. How have they got it right?Drawing on the wisdom of writers as diverse as Pema Chödrön and Eckhart Tolle, Dorothy Rowe and Osho, Nora Ephron and Mary Oliver, she writes about saying goodbye to what doesn't serve you and welcoming what does; about forging relationships that work for you as well as others; and about finding your purpose, whether in your personal or professional life. Discover how the bumps on her road have helped her find her way to her true path. Her hope is that this book will help you to find yours, too.

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Discover how to plan your garden so you can display flowers and foliage in your home every month of the year, in this beautifully illustrated guide from popular Instagram and RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival gardener Sean A Pritchard. “Armed with flower-whisperer Sean A. Prichard’s new book… bedeck [your] home with backyard-blooms year-round—or just luxuriate in the pretty pictures” -Wall Street Journal “Inventive, considered, and thoughtful design.” House & Garden In this, his first book, garden designer Sean Pritchard shows you how to plan a garden so that every month of the year there's something to bring indoors and display in an engaging way and Divided by season with additional chapters on vessels, scent, color, texture and how to plan for the gardening year. ​From the cheery joy of early spring daffodils to the velvety richness of late-summer dahlias, th

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'What a joyful ride through territory that could be dismal and anything but joyful. Anna Murphy is wise and so very positive that reading her is like happiness itself.' - Geneen Roth, author of the # 1 New York Times bestseller Women Food and GodFrom the Fashion Director of the London Times comes a wise and entertaining guide to making the most of life as a grown-up woman. live in a society that seems to want us to be afraid of growing older. But imagine if getting older could be the greatest thing that ever happened to you. At 50, Anna Murphy, Fashion Director at The Times, feels more visible than at any point in her life to date. Her new book, Destination Fabulous, is the toolkit you need to embrace your age and celebrate the wisdom and inner beauty that comes with it. How do you lift and smooth your face naturally? Should you go grey, and, if so, how? How do you deal with the menopau

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'The perfect stocking filler in the run up to Christmas and a must-read ahead of hosting festive dinner parties!' Daily Mail 'Neil & Joel always produce great-tasting, well thought-out, balanced drinks. Proper talents, this pair!' Simon RimmerThe trend of cocktail making at home is set to continue now that so many of us appreciate how a delicious cocktail can make any evening special, and it really does not have to be time consuming. 60-Second Cocktails: Amazing Drinks to Make At Home in a Minute is the latest book from award-winning drinks writers and TV presenters Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley.These simple-yet-delicious cocktails are divided into three chapters: No Shake, Sherlock - the easiest to make, requiring little or no preparation, and using standard spirits and mixers; Shake It Up - slightly more complex concoctions that need a quick shake or stir; and Magnificent Mixes - special drinks for the more decadent drinking occasions which require a little more prep, or an unusual ingredient here and there.

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***'A beautifully curated sourcebook of garden styles, with stunning images of gardens around the world from an internationally acclaimed photographer ... Whether purchased as an indulgent coffee-table book or an inspirational sourcebook, Garden Style could be equally useful to designers, landscapers and architects as a mood board to illustrate styles and help clients visualise their thoughts. I recommend reading this book several times: once for the pure indulgence of the glorious photography, again to absorb the description of each style, and yet to enjoy the inspirational ideas.' Gardens Illustrated'This handsome tome covers dozens of garden styles with advice on how to achieve the look. Some are familiar; others, like 'New Country' or 'Finca Style', will be new to many. Magnificently photographed, it shows just how many ways there are to design a garden.' Constance Craig Smith, Daily Mail'With such a huge range of material, it far outweighs anything you'd get online. Plus, like all good books, it's wrapped up in a lovely package that's eminently dip-in-and-out-able. The curation of the content is on trend, consistent and inspiring ... Whether you're a lover of gardens, a style-hungry consumer or a professional designer, the book is full of inspiration. The numerous photos, great breadth of gardens and succinct writing all contribute to letting us work out what we like - and to finding our own garden style.' RHS The Garden'Total immersion in the dreamy look-book Garden Style will help anyone wanting to find, or re-invent their garden's design. Comprehensive, wide-ranging, nuanced and detailed: every one of the 640 sumptuous photos in this large and exquisite catalogue pitches a different design: from formal to loose, plant-filled to architectural, pint-sized to productive. A colourful distillation to drink in during the winter months.' Helen Griffin, The RHS, Top 10 Gardening Books of 2023Gardens have never been as important as they are today. The breadth of styles and types is hugely varied. Everything goes, whether inspired by the past or looking towards the future, from traditional vegetable plots to vertical gardens and from nature-filled designs to sleek, modernist creations. Choosing what suits your space can be a daunting prospect and everyone, even the professionals, needs help to realize opportunities and create outdoor spaces in tune with their personal needs and dreams. A garden is what we make it: there is no right or wrong way and each is unique.Richly illustrated by the photos of award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus and with illuminating text by landscape architect Heidi Howcroft, this book shows what is possible for every type of garden, from challenging small spaces to expansive plots. Design tools are explained, planting styles explored, and inspiration is drawn from a wide variety of locations and climates to appeal to garden owners and designers everywhere.The book is not only a companion to Garden Design: A Book of Ideas but is also a valuable style catalogue and sourcebook in its own right, encouraging and inspiring readers to discover their own garden style - be it contemporary or traditional, cottage-style or urban minimalist.

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"A scholarly and engaging love letter, built upon genuine familiarity and unparalleled experience...Brook's style is engaging rather than stodgy - magisterial in its scope and yet at time redemptively pithy"Simon Field MW, The World of Fine WineThe wines of Bordeaux are universally recognized as being among the finest in the world and in this fully revised and updated edition of his classic text, renowned wine expert Stephen Brook provides an unrivalled survey of the region and its wines.The Complete Bordeaux offers detailed information on the many communes and appellations of Bordeaux along with descriptions and assessments of all its major properties. As well as incisive portraits of the leading properties and their produce, Stephen Brook provides a detailed look at Bordeaux's lesser-known areas and chateaux. There is also an invaluable vintage guide to the last four decades. Bordeaux encapsulates an incredible 13,000 wineries throughout 54 appellations and this book includes a thorough explanation of Bordeaux's history, terroir and winemaking styles.Praise for the third edition:"A fresh and authoritative addition to the Bordeaux library."Eric Asimov, The New York Times"This new edition is the ultimate guide to perhaps the greatest wine area in the world. Whether you use the book in your local wine store or tote it on a journey to Bordeaux itself, this book is definitive. And magnificent." Huffington Post

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Has LOCKDOWN left you feeling OVERLOADED, OVERWHELMED AND EXHAUSTED? Are you counting the weeks until the schools re-open? Are you dreaming of a holiday with family and friends? Do you feel too tired to plan ahead? BEAT BURNOUT and RE-SET YOUR ENERGY in just 6 WEEKS.More than two-thirds of adults in the UK (69%) report feeling very worried about the effect COVID-19 is having on their wellbeing.The World Health Organisation have not only officially added burnout to their International Classification of Diseases; they predict that work-related stress, burnout and depression will together top the list of most prevalent diseases in the coming years.Take action, overcome and prevent burnout IN JUST 6 WEEKS with this simple body and mindset programme. Rosie Millen's (AKA Miss Nutritionist) was inspired to help others after she collapsed in the park one day and, with poor information and misdiagnosis, remained in bed for close to three years. Now 100% recovered, she coaches thousands of people to reenergize and regain their lives with her unique, lifestyle plan.INSIDE YOU WILL FIND:· Understanding burnout and how to identify it· Why you are tired all the time· Which foods give you energy and which foods sap your energy· Energy-boosting supplements· Action points to reduce stress, sleep better and manage your hectic life· Practical steps for mastering your mindset· A 6-week meal plan complete with 70 delicious recipes· And so much more'My message is really simple: burnout sucks and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I want to share with everyone how simple it is to feel energised.' - Rosie Millen

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'Who is the patron saint of gardeners? Which leafy South American herb, 200 times sweeter than sugar, has no calories? These are just two of the knotty brainteasers in this fun book for gardening know-it-alls, ideal for those wanting to test the limits of their botanical knowledge. And if you were wondering, the answers are: St Fiacre and stevia.' - Mail on SundayEver wanted to show just how much you know about roses? Or see if you can remember the Latin name for Japanese Maple? RHS Gardener's Quiz & Puzzle Book is designed to test your horticultural and botanical knowledge with puzzles to delight and challenge.Featuring more than 400 lavishly illustrated questions, from anagrams to garden history, from obscure tools to identifying plants based on their leaves - there are questions for every level of gardening knowledge.Including...- Solve anagrams to improve your knowledge of Latin names - Test your ability to identify plant anatomy with annotated diagrams- Feature pages contain quizzes on specific themes such as botany, vegetables, houseplants, pests and plant care...and much more.

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A 'Now-Age' guide to 2022 for the cosmically curious Your total guide to the astrology of 2022, The Numinous Cosmic Year is part astro planner, part cosmic almanac. A guide to both the shifting astrological currents and the influence of the celestial bodies on our daily lives, this interactive monthly planner will unlock the language of astrology and help you map your path forwards and within.As well as a complete astrological overview of what's in store for 2022 and detailed instructions for how to use the book, discover what each month has in store for your sun sign, the key astrological dates for each month, which elements to work with, and journal prompts to ignite your inner journey. Flow with the waxing and waning of the moon, get ahead of each planet's retrograde phase, and plan your year in accordance with the movements of the stars.

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Danielle Marchant is a beguiling leader - a refreshing mix of pragmatic and soulful. She facilitates with a light hand and an engaged heart Queen of RetreatsPause is an important message ready to be heard. We check our phones an average of 221 times a day, we have apps that help us sleep and remind us to be mindful while we secretly measure our success in ''likes''. Time is our luxury and yet with technology we are never able to leave the office, even when we aren''t there. The fear of missing out makes us rush from one thing to the next, not really taking any of it in.Pause allows you to finally put yourself, your feelings and your intuition first. Learning to say no, doing the things that make you feel good, and not doing the things that don''t make you feel good - these are not self indulgent. Listening to your own heart and wisdom doesn''t make you selfish, slowing down to appreciate your life isn''t lazy or unambitious. It is an anc

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***Take your urban sketching skills to the next level with watercolour. Bestselling author and artist Phil Dean (@shoreditchsketcher) provides a step-by-step guide to creating beautiful urban artworks. Get started with the very basics of depicting cityscapes with a pencil or pen, including tips on perspective, measuring, and mark-making. Then move straight on to the core watercolour techniques you will need to introduce stunning colour and tone to your sketches.With 20 easy-to-follow exercises on everything from negative space to line & wash, Sketch Club: Urban Watercolour is your go-to guide to elevating your urban art. Chapters include:- Loosening Up- Urban Drawing 101- Getting Started with Watercolour- Taking Your Watercolour Further- Finishing Touches

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Post-production can make the difference between a good image and a great image, not to mention it's an essential process if you shoot in RAW to enjoy the most flexibility and control possible. This book will outline everything you need to know to gain a better understanding of how to apply darkroom style effects to your images using Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo.Through detailed background knowledge designed to make you familiar with the software and to build your confidence, you'll learn a wide range of skills and techniques through step-by-step case studies that will make learning an active experience. Not only will this be a valuable reference resource, it will also be your very own personal tutor giving you everything you need to edit your images like a pro. - Learn the essentials with a complete guide to every tool, filter and effect for both Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo- Get the most out of your RAW files with detailed instructions on processing your digital image- Master basic, intermediate, and advanced editing techniques with easy to follow step-by-step tutorials- Get the best quality images for display with a complete guide to home printing

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For professional photographers, chasing the light, waiting for it, sometimes helping it, and finally capturing it is a constant preoccupation and for some, an obsession. Drawing on four decades of working with light, Michael Freeman takes a simple but practical approach to interpreting, reacting to, and capturing photography's most valuable commodity.Practical advice is organised into three straightforward sections: Waiting, Chasing, and Helping. Begin by mastering the art of patience, and recognise the immense value of anticipating and planning for gorgeous light that's just over the horizon. Then learn the techniques to meet otherwise transient and fleeting lighting conditions halfway, with quick thinking and fast reactions. Finally, make the most of the tools at your disposal to enhance and manipulate light as you find it, covering everything from in-the-field shooting choices to technical transformations in post-production. This is the method of a working professional - to interpret, approach, and master whatever lighting situation is thrown at you and always get the shot, no matter what.

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Explore the versatile art form of printmaking and develop your skills with 30 eye-catching projects. Whether you are an experienced printmaker or discovering the medium for the first time, this book shows you the many different ways you can experiment with hand-printing techniques. Focusing on three main areas - relief, screen and transfer - and featuring low-cost methods and easy-to-follow tutorials, all of the projects can be practised easily at home.From hand-block-printed stationery to a patterned scarf and tote bag, enjoy fresh ideas and fill your wardrobe and home with unique designs. Projects include: - Colour blur table mats- Frottage cushion covers- Screen-printed spooky Halloween bunting- Glittery embossed gift tags- Cyanotype printed journal- Linocut mini still life art print

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A gift book about friendship from a hugely talented illustrator.

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The perfect desert island book. Adam NicolsonReading a poem gives us a glimpse of past and future possibilities, other worlds and other lives. It makes a gift of unfamiliar words, and refreshes parts of the mind that other art forms cannot reach...Charlotte Moore, a writer and former English teacher, has loved poetry all her life. Keen to be able to read and talk about poems with others, she set up a weekly poetry club for anyone interested to join her round her fireplace.This book brings together a selection of the Tuesday Afternoon Poetry Club''s favourite poems, some well-known, some less so. The poems are grouped into themes - from home and lovers, to war and the planets - each framed with a little context from Charlotte and delightful insights from members of the group.The Magic Hour offers a source of lifelong pleasure and nourishment, with words to delight and console, while reminding us of moments of personal significance.

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Transform your health in ten simple steps - why strength is the magic bullet for ageless energy and longer lifeWhat if you could take a medicine that reduces your chances of frailty, weakness, osteoporosis, preventable injury and early death by a factor of five? Something that dramatically increases your chance of a happy, healthy and independent older age? Currently, no such medicine exists, but these rewards are within easy reach, and the answer is simple: strength building. In this groundbreaking book, renowned Osteopath David Vaux unveils decades of scientific research on strength and the musculoskeletal system. He explains why getting stronger is one of the simplest, cheapest and most life-changing things you can do - and unveils a simple ten-step strength plan that will empower you to embark on your journey towards a stronger and healthier life. 10-Step Strength Plan: Simple, easy-to-achieve steps to building stre

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In this enticing new cookbook, Dr Clare Bailey shows you how to create sweet treats, savoury snacks and frozen goodies with recipes that are low in sugar, high in protein, UPF-free and irresistibly delicious! All are helpfully tagged so if you''re vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or nut-free you can quickly find the recipes that suit you. From family favourites such as brownies, cheesecakes and crumbles to healthy cupcakes, scones and bite-size muffins, The Fast 800 Treats Recipe Book brings you sweet treats and savoury snacks that won''t send your blood sugars soaring but will satisfy your cravings.Featuring 80 indulgent recipes that make use of healthy and natural ingredients, plus top tips on ingredient swaps and how to weave these recipes into your Fast 800 Programme, this book is full of goodies for every occasion. Including:Chocolate Peanut Butter CookiesAll-time-favourite Chocolate Mug CakePistachio and Cranberry B

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Mummin' It is like a chat with a friend over coffee - a celebration of imperfect motherhood from award-winning parenting blogger Harriet Shearsmith (@tobyandroo). Packed with parenting hacks, it's a refreshing handbook for making a busy life easier every day.With busy parents in mind, Mummin' It is full of time-saving tricks and bite-size chunks of information - try Harriet's speedy ideas to help you get stylish in five minutes flat, use the fail-safe meal plans to figure out what to cook on a wet Wednesday, and create age-appropriate chores to instil independence in your child.Chapters on Food, Home, Travel, Body & Beauty and Life cover all aspects of what makes a family tick and offer down-to-earth practical advice and survival tips to help your home function more smoothly. Can you minimise stress when travelling with your kids? How do you keep your style while keeping it real? How do you get your kids to eat anything? Harriet offers her own take on these everyday situations and brings you real-life guidance.

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A bounty of recipes for homemade preserves that are good for you, from smoked and spiced pickles with gut-friendly attributes or energizing drinks such as oak-aged blackberry kombucha to healing gourmet treats such as homemade miso or wild garlic oil. Organised in chapters focusing around infusing, fermenting, pickling and drying, Rachel''s recipes use everyday ingredients in ingenious ways to create treats for any occassion. The act of making edible gifts for others is just as rewarding as receiving them, especially when you keep a store of jars for yourself to to savour as the seasons come and go. Treat both those around you and yourself to the bounty of a modern larder full of delicious offerings.

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'John Gregory-Smith has a passion for Turkish food - and it shows. This is a rich and inviting introduction to the authentic flavours of Turkey, presenting regional dishes and traditional food.' The Bookseller'A gorgeous mix of modern, regional and traditional Turkish Dishes - I want to cook them all.' Diana HenryIn Turkish Delights John Gregory-Smith brings his passion for Turkey and its food to your kitchen. He celebrates the best of the country's traditional food with 100 regional dishes, giving each one his simple, modern spin. Forget greasy late-night doner kebabs, John offers the Iskender kebab from the city of Bursa in Northwest Turkey, filled with finely sliced tender lamb, hot tomato and garlic sauce and yogurt. Other tempting dishes include the Ilgin Beef Kofta (pepper and parsley spiked beef from the Central Anatolian region) or his Ottoman-inspired Stuffed Pepper Dolma. With chapters on Breakfast, Meze, Pide and Kofta, Kebabs, Salads, Meat, Seafood, Vegetables and Desserts and Drinks, it is crammed full of exciting flavours and inspiring ideas.

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Immerse yourself in some of the most fascinating worlds of classic literature with this themed trivia and game card deck. Put your Charles Dickens knowledge to the test with 52 trivia and game cards, each one featuring a multiple-choice trivia question, charade, game or challenge about the people, places and relationships of Charles Dickens's works.   Packed with trivia questions, party games, charades and challenges – and Illustrated with exquisite images of beloved scenes, the cards double as a memory game or game of Snap, making this fun for all the family.

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A vibrant and compelling look at the flashpoints in science, the causes and effects of events and discoveries and moments that shaped the lives of major scientific figures.

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Seeking mental stimulation? Want to test your analytical thinking?Put your puzzling skills to the test with The Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 6!In its 6th volume in this series from the pages of the Telegraph, this book is the ultimate test of lateral thinking, with plenty of crosswords to provide hours of entertainment.

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