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Artificial intelligence is headline news with the launch of the latest ChatGPT and Google Bard. But when did we start making computers mimic the human mind? And what is the reality of the capabilities of AI now, and in the future?AI has always stirred emotions, and caused great excitement as well as great concern. Since the launch of large language models such as ChatGPT, the scope and capabilities of AI look set to transform our technology, in both good and bad ways. AI can help teach us how to write better or help us generate amazing artworks. But in the wrong hands, AI can create fake images and fake information that can be used to damage our societies. A new addition to the popular Bite-sized Chunks series, this expert-led book will explore how AI has developed from humble beginnings in the 1950s to today’s extraordinary AIs that have more neurons than the human brain. Focusing on specific AIs and their creators over the years, it explai

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Celebrate the incredible career of pop music’s biggest star in this sparkling biography.We’re all living in the Taylor Swift Era. Since her 2006 debut album she’s sold more than 200 million records, sold out countless arenas and become one of the most influential artists of her generation. Her Eras Tour is on track to gross more than $1 billion by the time it concludes in December 2024, and her most recent studio album hit No. 1 in more than 25 countries. In this revealing and entertaining biography, author and music journalist Caroline Sullivan charts Taylor’s journey from budding country starlet to pop music phenomenon, encompassing her evolution as an artist, her high-profile relationships and the stories behind her songs. Each of Taylor’s Eras is explored in depth, detailing her influences, her collaborators and the aesthetics that have become such a crucial part of her performance. Featuring a stunning photographic se

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From the Big Bang to the future of our planet, The Little Book of Big History divides history into manageable but comprehensive time frames, encompassing the cosmos, the stars, life and everything in between. Big History is the attempt to understand and condense the entire story of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the current day. Combining methods from history, astronomy, physics and biology to draw together the big story arcs of how the universe was created, why planets formed and how life developed, this creates a unique perspective from which to understand the place of mankind in the universe. Excited by the alternative ‘framework for all knowledge’ that is offered by this approach, Bill Gates is funding the Big History Project, which aims to bring the subject to a wider audience around the world.The Little Book of Big History breaks down the main themes of Big History into highly informative and accessible parts for all readers t

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The epic story of the RAF’s legendary heavy bomber: the Avro LancasterThe Lancaster Story takes readers on a remarkable journey through the history of an aviation icon. Between its introduction in 1942 and the end of the Second World War, the Avro Lancaster flew more than 150,000 sorties, dropped more than 600,000 tons of explosives and took the Allied fight to Nazi Germany.The true workhorse of the RAF’s bomber corps, the ‘Lanc’ featured on some of the most daring and celebrated missions of the war, including the heroic Dambusters raid and the Operation Hydra bombing. These and many other successes came at a significant cost, however: almost half of the 7,377 Lancasters deployed into service were lost in action.Using archival documents, letters and first-hand accounts, The Lancaster Story delivers a dramatic and vividly rendered account of the most successful RAF bomber of

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'A super book for children to enjoy as they puzzle their way through the challenges, which get harder as they progress through the book' – Parents in Touch___________________Brain Games for Clever Kids® is a fantastic bestselling puzzle book, brimming with memory, word and number workouts for the cleverest of kids!Including battleships and mind-bending spot the differences to Japanese puzzles including hanjie, kakuro, futoshiki, sudoku and lots more. Let the brain games begin!Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Colourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book.Colour in the shapes to reveal the picture hiding inside! Colourists, puzzle fans, and challenge seekers will love this creative colour-by-number book. Colour the numbered shapes and you'll free the images concealed on the page. Among a whole menagerie of animals, you'll find a peacock hiding in triangles, a lion concealed in circles and a hive of bees among the hexagons. Colour Quest® offers a unique colouring challenge and hours of creative fun.Colour Quest is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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A fantastic follow-up to Brain Games for Clever Kids®, this book is brimming with logic, reasoning and problem-solving puzzles designed to help kids make the most of their grey matter. Including battleships and mind-bending spot the differences to Japanese puzzles including hanjie, kakuro, futoshiki, sudoku and lots more. From bestselling brain-training and puzzle book author Gareth Moore.Other Books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games for Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids®9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids® 9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids®9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids®9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids® 9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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From the author of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids®, this book is packed with crossword puzzles to complete and will keep clever kids entertained for hours! Addictive, fun and conveniently compact for travelling, this little book of crosswords will test word power and keep clever kids entertained for hours.The crosswords get gradually harder through the book, and are divided into sections, from beginner to ace puzzler. Perfect for taking on a trip, this little book is ideal for improving spelling and developing vocabulary on the go.Other books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games For Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids®9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids®9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids®9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids®9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids®9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Recreate some of the most famous masterpieces from the Impressionist movement in this colourful and challenging book.Have fun recognizing the works hidden in these mystery colouring pages as, using pencils, felt-tip pens or pastels, you add the colour shown and begin to reveal the masterpiece beneath. And if you need a helping hand, all of the complete paintings are included in the back!Allow yourself to become completely absorbed in the famous artworks as you carefully fill in each page and watch as the painting slowly reveals itself. Take time to rediscover your own creativity - all in the footsteps of these masters of the Impressionist movement.

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Put some pep in your step with this energizing colouring book.We all aspire to the feeling of wellbeing and having enough energy to tackle our day-to-day lives, but sometimes it can be hard to achieve. Colouring is known to help the brain enter a meditative state, reducing stress and anxiety, and perking up your energy levels. Just picking up your pens and creating something unique to you is highly liberating – and you don’t have to be artistically gifted to enjoy it and reap the benefits. The beautiful artwork in this book will enhance your wellbeing by helping you to become more mindful – to be ‘in the moment’ as you choose vibrant colours and focus on the intricate lines, what you’re doing here and now, rather than worrying about what happened at work or any other anxieties. Free your mind and enjoy the process – you may well surprise yourself with the results.Also available: · The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Calm (9781789294347)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Mindful (9781789294323)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Sleep (9781789294316)

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A fantastic follow-up to Brain Games for Clever Kids®, this book is brimming with maths puzzles designed to help kids make the most of their grey matter. From times tables and shape-based search scenes, to mental arithmetic conundrums and pictorial puzzles, there's plenty of content to bamboozle the brain. From bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore.Other Books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games for Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids®9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids® 9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids®9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids®9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids® 9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Colour Quest® is a colour by numbers challenge unlike anything you've ever seen before. Use colouring pens or pencils to colour numbered shapes and uncover stunning and intricate artwork hidden on the page.Shade in a luscious lion camouflaged under dots, a pixelated cityscape lighting up the night sky or an elaborate cathedral created entirely from triangles. The easy-to-use number system is perfect for beginners, who can complete each image with paints, pens or pencils and reveal a beautiful image on every page.Let Colour Quest take you on a magical journey to find hidden gems waiting to be coloured in and brought to life in this beautiful and detailed colouring book; perfect for adults who wish to rediscover their playful side, or for children who enjoy an artistic challenge!Colour Quest is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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A fantastic follow-up to Brain Games for Clever Kids® and new to our Clever Kids puzzle book series, this book features every word puzzle and game imaginable! Encouraging kids to expand their vocabulary while having fun, from puzzling over letter soup or cracking cryptograms, to playing Pathfinders or solving sequences, there's a whole world of wordy content to bamboozle the brain. From bestselling puzzle book author Dr Gareth Moore, author of chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids that has sold over 70,000 copies in the UK.Other Books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games for Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids®9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids®9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids®9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids®9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids®9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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From the author of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids®, this quiz book will keep clever kids entertained for hours. It's jam packed full of quizzes to complete! Conveniently compact for travelling, this book is perfect for clever kids who love to truly test their brain power.The book has over 600 questions to keep even the cleverest of kids entertained, from science and nature to history and geography. Jam-packed with 10 different kinds of quiz such as 'true or false' and multiple choice to keep kids on their toes, it's impossible to get bored of these brain busters.There are three difficulty levels so kids can either work their way to the top or give themselves the ultimate challenge!Other books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games For Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids® 9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids®9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids®9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids®9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids® 9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever have about the Universe.How long would it take me to fly to a star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole? Would I get a phone signal in space? From whether there are rainbows on other planets to what dinner tastes like on the International Space Station, this book is packed full of fabulous facts, mind-blowing insights and engaging explanations from the renowned space scientist. Written in Dr Maggie’s fun, accessible style, and featuring out-of-this-world illustrations throughout, it’s guaranteed to bring the wonders of space and science to life for young readers.Also Available: Dr Maggie's Grand Tour of the Solar System - 9781780555751

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This search and find book is packed full of fun facts and friendly, colourful scenes showing diggers, trucks, loaders, trimmers and tons of other awesome pieces of machinery. Find the paver busy building a road, search high in the sky for the tower crane lifting heavy materials and look for the combine harvester cutting crops on the field. With over 140 things to spot across 18 scenes, accompanied by information about what each individual machine does, this is the perfect book for kids who love diggers and trucks. Illustrated in a bright, humorous style by James Cottell.Also available:Where’s the Dinosaur? 9781780556994

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Filled with more spooky surprises than a haunted mansion, this fang-tastic activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours on end during the holidays.This book is packed with over 40 fun puzzles to complete, from mysterious matching pairs and monster mazes to supernatural spot-the-differences, chilling search-and-find challenges and other ghoulish games. With creepy yet adorably cute illustrations by artist Kathryn Selbert, this is the perfect activity book for kids who love all things spooky.Also available:9781780558172 The Egg-cellent Easter Activity Book 9781780559186 The Tree-mendous Christmas Activity Book9781780559735 The Sun-sational Summer Activity Book9781837250523 The School's Out Activity Book (May 2025)

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Clever kids can boost their word power with this fun-filled, vocab-building crossword puzzle book.Featuring over 100 crossword puzzles, this fun-packed book helps kids learn new vocabulary through word association. There are traditional themed crosswords and crosswords based on synonyms and antonyms, as well as crisscross-style challenges. Kids will love putting their word power to the test in a fun and engaging way, and learning new vocabulary to share with friends and family.Also available in the series:30 titles in the hit Clever Kids® series, including Brain Games for Clever Kids®, Maths Games for Clever Kids® and Wordsearches for Clever Kids®.

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Kids can boost their brainpower with this fun and challenging visual puzzle book from the hugely successful Clever Kids® series.This book is packed with over 100 activities to challenge and strengthen young readers’ minds. The puzzle types target different key brain skills, including pattern recognition, critical and lateral thinking, and non-verbal reasoning. Each puzzle aims to boost focus and test mental agility.Some of the puzzles included are: Mental rotation and visualisation Fold-and-punch Silhouette match-upsCube folding Shape counting Optical illusions Visual sequences Odd one outIllustrated in a fun and quirky style, this puzzle book will engage readers aged 8-12 who love solving problems and want to test their brains in new, creative ways.Also available in the series: 30 titles in the hit Clever Kids® series, including Brain Games For Clever Kids®, <

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Sherlock Bones, the world’s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief asks for their help. The city is being terrorised by a masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don't solve his riddles. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal on an epic coast-to-coast chase across USA. Along the way, they take in Niagrowl Falls and scale the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore until the adventure concludes at the walls of Aldogtraz prison in San Francisco.But there’s a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them?The fifth book in Buster’s Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds,

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A stunning colouring book filled with dreamy, magical manga illustrations by artist Narano.This beautiful colouring book by the talented Japanese artist Narano is filled with whimsical images from her heartwarming and magical world, from an undersea restaurant to a theme park in the clouds to rabbits on a spaceship. This book offers thirty-five colouring pieces, each accompanied by a stunning coloured version, to inspire and encourage colouring techniques and palettes. Also provided are step-by-step pointers in achieving the very best from your colouring skills.Also available:Curiously Cute Manga: A Colouring Book 9781912785780 (over 75,000 copies sold in the English language)How to Draw Manga 9781915751027 (publishing March 2024)Manga Art: A Colouring Book 9781915751102 (publishing July 2024)

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Discover 46 inspiring goddesses from cultures around the world and feel uplifted by their empowering stories as you colour.Goddess Colouring features 46 stunning goddess illustrations by artist Ana Jarén. Meet goddesses from a diverse range of cultures, from the Inca Moon goddess, Mama Quilla, to the Japanese goddess of flow, Benzaiten. Discover their stories and celebrate the significance of each goddess in the present day. Each intricate illustration is accompanied by meticulously researched and fascinatingly detailed information about the featured goddesses and the cultures behind them. These empowering words of wisdom are sure to inspire readers as they colour.Ana Jarén’s unique flair for bringing the diverse moods and personalities of her subjects to life lends itself perfectly to the world of these bewitching goddesses. All of the text and illustrations have been developed alongside expert consultants. Look closely and you'll f

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Brought to you by illustrator extraordinaire François Gautier, this book is packed with stunning 3D artworks that leap off the page. Featuring an astronaut floating through space, a sea monster bursting from the water, a hole appearing out of thin air and everything weird and wonderful in between, Dimensions is a celebration of 3D art and a detailed colouring adventure like no other. Bring each incredible image to life with dazzling colour.

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Be enchanted by the power and beauty of the natural world with this stunning colouring book, filled with 46 intricate illustrations by ink artist Stratten Peterson. From the courageous bear, a symbol of strength and healing, to the inquisitive deer, a manifestation of inner wisdom, discover how animals have long inspired spirituality, mythology and one’s connection with nature. Through insightful text, this book invites you to explore the significance of each mystic animal, then immerse yourself in the extraordinary artworks as you bring them to life with colour.Mystic Animals is brought to you by the publisher of the bestselling Kerby Rosanes colouring book series.

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A beautifully illustrated colouring journey that celebrates the mystery and power of Tarot. A stunning exploration of an ancient art that remains significant and special in modern times, the intricate artwork in Tarot Colouring offers a creative twist on traditional designs. Artist Alexis E. Thomson uses glorious natural imagery alongside mythological references to illustrate prominent cards from both the Major and Minor Arcana decks, including the High Priestess and the Wheel of Fortune. Each image is accompanied by fascinating information so the symbolism of each card can be fully understood.

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Written by yoga instructor Emily Sharratt and featuring incredible artwork from artist Jade Mosinski, alongside step-by-step instructions for each pose, this is an essential manual and celebration of yoga. As every yoga practitioner knows, many of the key asanas (or poses) and breath exercises are inspired by the animal kingdom. From camels to cobras, and from lizards to lions, so many animals have loaned their characteristics and shape as well as their name to the practice of yoga. Whether you're channelling the flamboyance of a peacock or the pride and power of an eagle, you are part of an old and beautiful tradition, and one that is practised all over the world. The format of the book follows the template of a full, well-rounded yoga session, incorporating stretching, strengthening, energizing and calming elements, while drawing on a number of different yoga styles, from vinyasa flows to more static Yin poses.Yoga Animals is a beautiful collection of poses based in the natural world, which will show you how to embrace this within each yoga session.

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Kindness is something we all have to give and that we all need, regardless of status or background.The current global effort to protect our communities’ most vulnerable people shows how kindness spreads and that when we are kind to others it lifts our spirits. In The Kindness Journal, Jaime Thurston, founder of the charity 52 Lives, will motivate and inspire you to practice kindness as much for your own wellbeing as for the wellbeing of others.The book will help you to cultivate kindness habits, with simple exercises that make a positive impact on others and yourself, and provides a place for you to acknowledge and remind yourself how being kind to others makes you feel. Through prompts suggesting simple actions, inspirational quotes and scientifically supported facts, you will learn of the positive effect kindness has on our physical and mental health.52 Lives is a registered charity that has been changing a life every week since 2013, with the support of almost 100,000 strangers who work collectively to help a person in need of some kindness. Through the charity, Jaime sees first-hand the impact kindness has, not only on those we are kind to, but on us when we are kind.

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This big, beautiful book is bursting with over 2,818 creatures. From cute kittens to waddling penguins, the reader is challenged to spot over 100 fun characters within each crowded scene. The book also features lots of fascinating facts and stats about the animals included, and readers are introduced to the idea of the amazing collective nouns that enrich our language. Humorously written with a cute, quirky illustration style, this is the search book kids will want to read again and again.

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'Will do for grammar what Eats Shoots and Leaves did for punctuation' - The Times_______________________A runaway hit and Sunday Times bestseller in 2008, My Grammar and I has continued to grow in popularity, becoming the go-to guide for grammar.My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Taking you on a tour of the English language through the minefield of rules and conditions that can catch you out, from dangling modifiers to split infinitives, it highlights the common pitfalls that every English language user faces on a day to day basis.Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My Grammar and I is informative yet entertaining: a must-have reference guide for any English language enthusiast.

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There's nothing quite like a quick fire question, the pressure of a countdown, or the expectant stare of Jeremy Paxman for making even the most intelligent quiz show contestants (as well as the not so clever) come out with the most unbelievably stupid answers. Universally Challenged is a collection of slip-ups, blunders and misunderstandings from contestants who really are the weakest link. Includes these priceless examples from Family Fortunes: • Les Dennis: Name something that could be useful to a blind man. Contestant: A sword. • Les Dennis: Name a bird with a long neck. Contestant: Naomi Campbell. • Les Dennis: Name something people might be allergic to. Contestant: Skiing. This hilarious compendium of stupidity is guaranteed to have readers of any age howling in disbelief.

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LEGO® Star Wars™ fans will love this packed box full of cosmic trivia and adventures.Build your Han Solo minifigure before exploring the two books and discovering the secrets of Master Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and other galactic favourites.Included is an epic guide book full of facts and info about the heroes, villains, planets, droids and starships of the LEGO® Star Wars™ world. Meet Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Chewbacca and more recent characters including Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren.Also inside is an activity pad containing puzzles, challenges and colouring pages.May the Force be with you!© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Bring LEGO® DREAMZzz™ adventures to life in this fun-packed colouring and puzzle book.Colour in the scenes and complete the activities as you encounter brave dream chasers, nightmarish villains, incredible vehicles and loads more.Grab your pens and pencils and jump into the dream world!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and DREAMZzz are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Arin and Sora are two ninja with some awesome Spinjitzu skills!Build your Arin minifigure and dragon mini-build before leaping into action. Read the fun comics, complete the puzzles and test yourself with the action-packed activities.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Enter the magical world of LEGO® HarryPotter™!Discover Harry’s most exciting adventures in this search-and-find sticker activity book. Explore Diagon Alley™, the Ministry of Magic™ and more of most memorable Hogwarts™ places.Use over 600 stickers to create iconic Wizarding World™ scenes filled with your favourite characters, magical creatures and objects.An enchanting adventure with Harry, Ron and Hermione awaits!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s24)

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This highly revelatory book, based on original research and completely new analysis, presents a compelling new suspect as the most notorious serial killer of all time: Jack the Ripper.Using a different analytical approach, for the first time, Sarah Bax Horton identifies a named perpetrator as Jack the Ripper by linking eye-witness accounts of the killer’s distinctive physical characteristics to his official medical records. It argues that his broken left arm, which left him unable to work in early 1888, was one of his triggers to kill as part of a serious physical and mental decline caused by severe epilepsy.This new perpetrator fits the profile as stated by the police of the day: a local man of low class of whom they became aware after the final murder, when they launched an unsuccessful surveillance operation against him. As has never been done before, the author - an experienced former government researcher with specific expertise in research a

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Unleash your inner witch, learn the secrets of modern magick, and find joy every day with The Modern Witch’s Guide to Happiness.Discover everything you need to know to unlock your inner witch with this essential guide. Learn how to use tarot cards and healing crystals, how to embrace your psychic power and dispel toxic energy, and how to harness the magick of nature to become the happiest and most grounded version of yourself.Written in layman’s terms, this book offers practical activities such as spellcraft, finding your own rituals, and how to use magickal herbs effectively. Coupled with positive affirmations and advice on spiritual self-care, The Modern Witch’s Guide to Happiness is the perfect handbook to guide you on your magickal journey.

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The very best of the King’s wisdom and humour, covering a huge range of topics that have been close to his heart. Lighthearted and revelatory, this is a wonderful celebration of royal wit and a fascinating glimpse into the life of our new monarch.Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales and heir apparent for more than seventy years, became King on 8 September 2022. On 6 May 2023, the world watched as he was crowned at Westminster Abbey in an historic ceremony full of ritual and pageantry.Wise Words From King Charles III looks at the personality behind the pomp. Though more guarded than his famously outspoken father, Charles is not averse to sparking controversy with his views on subjects close to his heart. During his years as king-in-waiting, there has been plenty of time for his interests and personality to develop. Passionate about the environment and natural world, he was a conservationist, speaking out about climate change before it beca

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Take 10 minutes a day to harness the power of yourself and journal your way to wellness.Learn how to cultivate wellness by focusing on the connection between your mind, body, and soul. With quick and easy activities inspired by the natural world, as well as simple guided prompts, this thoughtfully crafted journal will help you to create a healthy balance in all aspects of your life and find your purpose.By taking just 10 minutes a day, you can forge a better mind-body-soul connection. Gill Thackray, mindfulness coach, will show you how to tune into yourself and unlock self-care strategies to create healthy habits and routines to honour yourself, from head to toe. Awaken your wellness potential with traditional remedies, essential practises and evidence-based activities you can do every day.Whether you are wanting to feel energized again, or needing to find peace and calm, this essential companion will guide you towar

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Why are geese in a gaggle? Are lions actually proud? And do crows deserve their murderous moniker? Collective nouns are one of the most bizarre and baffling aspects of the English language, and this absorbing book tells the stories of these evocative phrases, exploring and explaining the etymology behind them. Each collective noun summons up the animal or event it describes. But where did they come from? 'A parliament of owls', for example, seems to have its origins in the 1950s children's classic The Chronicles of Narnia in which C.S. Lewis references a phrase from Chaucer, 'the parliament of fowls'. Lewis' version changed 'fowls' to 'owls' and due to the international success of his books it caught on and is now recognised as dictionary compilers as the 'correct' term for a group of owls. Perfect for any history or language buff, this is an entertaining and fascinating look at many of the bizarre phrases which have stood the test of time.

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We need to exercise our bodies to keep fit and the same is true for our brains. While running may be an excellent exercise for your heart and muscles, the best thing for your brain is learning something new and engaging. This definitive mental workout offers just that to help you build on a variety of key cognitive functions. Perfect for anyone wanting to get their grey matter moving, learn strategies to help improve their problem solving skills, and be able to recall information easier.The Brain Fitness Puzzle Book is an engaging training regime for anyone wanting to get to grips with their brain and have fun with their mental workout. Put your brain through its paces with over 80 varied puzzles that will help you with your memory, logic and reasoning abilities, creativity and lateral thinking, and much more. Learn how to stretch your brain muscles and get your grey matter moving by following the comprehensive workout – structured to imitate a physical exercise session, with a warm-up, ramping up phase, high-intensity 'cardio' challenge, and a cool-down. Get ready to be pushed to your limits as million-copy bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore and University of Cambridge’s Memory Laboratory expert, Helena M. Gellersen, show you how to put your brain to the test. Explaining the science behind the puzzles, and packed with tips and tricks throughout, this guided puzzle book is perfect for anyone wanting to get more out of their brain's cognitive abilities but isn't quite sure where to start.

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120 million records sold. The world’s biggest selling album of the twenty-first century. Countless awards and accolades. Adele has captured the hearts of millions and this intimate biography tells the astonishing journey of the Queen of Pop.The trademark authenticity of Adele’s songs has been hard earned: she was raised by a single mother and has been tested by bereavements and a string of break-ups. Just when she seemed to have left the pain behind, a harrowing divorce and a career-threatening throat injury brought new darkness and doubt to her doorstep. This book takes you behind the scenes of her highs, her lows and everything in between. Separating the myths from the truth, it examines the real Adele: a shrewd and ambitious star who approaches her career with an iconic blend of tradition and innovation. The superstar is back in the spotlight with a new album and a fresh look. But will Adele ever find happiness, or will she always be followed by what she calls her ‘very dark side’?

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From the internationally renowned bestselling author of Diana: Her True Story and Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, comes the sensational and captivating biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret.They were the closest of sisters and the best of friends. But when, in a quixotic twist of fate, their uncle Edward VIII decided to abdicate the throne, the dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret was dramatically altered. Forever more, Margaret would have to curtsey to the sister she called ‘Lillibet’. And bow to her wishes.Elizabeth would always look upon her younger sister’s antics with a kind of stoical amusement but Margaret’s struggle to find a place and position inside the royal system – and her fraught relationship with its expectations – was often a source of tension. Famously, the Queen had to inform Margaret that the Church and government would not countenance her marrying a divorcee, Group Captain Peter Townsend, forcing Margaret to choose between keeping her title and royal allowances or her divorcee lover.From the idyll of their cloistered early life, through their hidden wartime lives, into the divergent paths they took following their father’s death and Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne, this book explores their relationship over the years. Andrew Morton’s latest biography offers unique insight into these two drastically different sisters – one resigned to duty and responsibility, the other resistant to it – and the lasting impact they have had on the Crown, the royal family and the way it has adapted to the changing mores of the twentieth century.

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