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From Voltaire to Verlaine and from Hugo to Hemingway, these are the Paris locations that have influenced modern literature. The book is an elegant photographic stroll around the bookshops, famous literary restaurants and storied streets of Europe’s favourite tourist destination. Literary Landscapes: Paris takes this major European city and with picture perfect photography, compiles an album of memorable views linked to the words of Parisian authors, or writers who made Paris their home. It looks at places where books were written, discussed over dinner, and where ultimately the books are sold. There are the theatres of Molière, Dumas and Beaumarchais along with the incredible Palais Garnier opera house and the legend of Le Fantome by Gaston Leroux. There are the revered bookshops of the Latin Quarter including the idiosyncratic Shakespeare & Co. There are the classic grand structures referenced in Victor Hugo novels (and still there) or the mean streets of George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris. There are the famous cafes where authors gathered and wrote, or where artists and philosophers argued: Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, Le Procope, La Closerie des Lilas, Prunier, Le Dôme, La Rotonde and Le Select. There are the bouquinistes ranged in their green booths along the Seine, as once tended by Jean Genet. And there is the classic expatriate Paris of Joyce, Stein, Wilde, Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Beat poets. Literary Landscapes: Paris takes readers on an exclusive cultural journey, introduced by one of the city’s most engaging tourist guides.

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Written from a dad’s perspective, here’s everything a man should know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival. Discovering you’re going to be a dad is a strange time – a combination of excitement, uncertainty and a whole lot of questions... What do I need to buy? When’s the first scan? Where will the baby sleep? A Dad’s Guide to Having a Baby answers all these questions and more. Dominic Bliss offers reassuring words of encouragement to nervous fathers, covering in detail what to expect over the nine months of pregnancy, the birth itself, and the first few days after you've taken your newborn home, plus sage advice for the subsequent 12 months. By following Dominic's advice, you'll be able to deal with everything that comes your way on the journey to fatherhood.

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Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic – from his boyhood in war-torn Serbia to his 24th Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open. Find out more about the world’s #1 male tennis player in this stunningly illustrated biography. Join expert tennis journalist Dominic Bliss, for an up-close look at the unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness. Djokovic’s extraordinary achievements include iconic moments such as becoming the first man in the Open Era to achieve a double Career Grand Slam in singles, and the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of the four majors at once across three different surfaces.Novak Djokovic: The greatest of all time recounts the tennis legend’s remarkable ascent to sporting glory with:   A riveting account of Djokovic’s life and career, from his childhood in Serbia, when his unparalleled talent was recognize

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Ranging from the spooky to the silly, once you've tried any of the 50 challenges in this brilliant book-and-card set it's sure to become a must for any Halloween-themed celebration. Featuring 50 boredom-busting ideas that will inspire any ghoulish party or Halloween-themed games night. Not only will the cards keep the kids active, engaged, and laughing day or night, the games are fun for grown-ups to play, too.Suitable to play in bigger or smaller groups, these games will bring any Halloween event to life. From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to collaborative games like Werewolf, this set is packed with fun - a must-have addition to any family games cabinet.

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If you're looking for practical, straight-talking advice on getting things right, look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man. This newly updated edition includes: Advice on organising the stag night (or weekend), including a guide to the best destinations, activities, and organisers, with contact information. An outline of your wedding day responsibilities (in the morning, at the church, during the reception, and all points in between) plus tips on how not to screw things up. A guide to writing a delivering a great speech, including opening lines, jokes, quotes, and more. Ten wedding-day nightmare scenarios to avoid. Guidance on how to dress to impress. All that in one convenient package that also doubles as a terrific prop for the reception speech.

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