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Whether it's the outstanding natural beauty, ancient sites or an activity-packed break calling you, the Philip's leisure and tourist map of Orkney and Shetland is all you need. Places of interest are clearly marked on the easy-to-read mapping - ideal for planning that all-important route.This double-sided Philip's leisure and tourist map of Orkney and Shetland gives detailed coverage of the islands' road networks at an easy-to-read scale of approximately 2.5 miles to 1 inch. The Orkney Islands are featured on side one of the map, with the Shetland Islands shown on the reverse. The maps show places of tourist and historic interest, including beaches, castles, camping sites, distilleries, galleries, gardens, golf courses, museums, nature trails, historic sites, sports and entertainment venues. From the ancient settlement of Orkney's Skara Brae and Scapa Flow to the Shetland Museum and Bobby's Bus Shelter, all the top places of interest are featured on each side of the map for Orkney and Shetland respectively. Easily folded (and unfolded), this double-sided sheet map is ideally suited for both leisure and business use, whether by locals or visitors to the islands.

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No. 1 in the UK for clear maps and Road Atlas market leader, Philip's brings you the latest large format Big Road Atlas Britain and Ireland 2023 with fully updated maps from the Philip's digital database. 'Good balance between detail and clarity with excellent town maps' What Car?* Main scale of fully updated maps: 3 miles to 1 inch = 1:200,000* Practical 'more to view per page' A3 format* Smart motorways mapped and electric cars explained* Great for planning and driving long journeys or short hops* Philip's: Britain's clearest maps for motorists* Completely updated and revised for 2023 with information on Smart Motorways and electric cars - Easy to plan your route in advance - 6-page route-planning section - 64 fully indexed town and city plans - 16 pages of city approach maps with named arterial roads - 2-page road map of Ireland - Map of scenic Britain and a map highlighting railways, airports and ferry ports Philip's 2023 Big Road Atlas Britain and Ireland contains 96 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Highlands and Western Isles at 4 miles to 1 inch, Orkney and Shetland at 5.25 miles to 1 inch). The maps clearly mark service areas, roundabouts and multi-level junctions for easy navigation, and in rural areas distinguish between roads over and under 4 metres wide - a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also includes a 2-page road map of Ireland, route-planning maps, a distance table, 12 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads, and 64 extra-detailed and fully indexed town and city plans.

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From the bestselling author of The Crystal Bible comes a beautiful box of 50 illustrated crystal cards. Crystals for Beginners introduces the unique properties of 50 crystals and how they can heal your mind, body and soul.Each card features a photographic image of the crystal, an outline of its principal benefits, and advice on how it can be used to improve your well-being.With a booklet containing a concise introduction to working with the cards as well as practical techniques to try, this deck is the perfect entry into the world of crystal healing.Tap into the power of the deck to enhance your life.Crystal cards for the mind include: Ametrine, Blue Lace Agate, Citrine and MalachiteCrystal cards for the body include: Amber, Black Tourmaline, Carnelian and JadeCrystal cards for the spirit include: Aqumarine, Black Obsidian, Celestite and Labradorite

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This essential dictionary and phrase book provides every term you need to know when buying, maintaining, renovating or building a home in France. Accessible and comprehensive, it includes the technical words you won't find in an ordinary dictionary for tools and equipment and every aspect of painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing and drainage. It also equips you with terminology for planning structural changes such as extensions and determining boundaries. An appendix of emergency phrases will make this a book you'll want to keep by the phone at all times. Whether you own a home or work in France, this book will help you talk to French tradesmen with authority and avoid costly misunderstandings as you pull down the language barrier brick by brick.

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Unleash your creativity with this hilarious colouring book, filled with the cutest cats saying the rudest swear wordsStressed out after a long day? Wish you could release a volley of swear words at the world? Channel your frustrations through colouring in and let your creativity loose in this funny adult colouring book.Combining the therapeutic benefits of colouring with colourful language, this sweary book turns purr-fectly innocent cats and kittens into feisty foul-mouthed furballs. Whether you are a colouring novice or a seasoned artist, these felines filled with cat-titude are guaranteed to give you hours of laughter and brighten your day.In this side-splitting collection of playful and profanity-filled patterns, you will find:- Elaborate and beautiful designs for you to colour in however you like- Charming illustrations of cats of all shapes and sizes- Every filthy swear word you can imagine ready for you to colourBrilliant for cat fans and anyone needing to let off some steam, this colouring book is a perfect way to practise mindfulness in a fun and silly way.

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LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - THE BILL ROLLINSON PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE & TRADITION RUNNER UPJoin travel writer Tom Chesshyre for a Lakeland adventure like no other. Explore towering mountains, wide-open valleys and magnificent lakes - stopping off at a cosy inn or two along the way - on a 379-mile hike around the Lake District From Penrith and back, via Keswick, Cockermouth, Coniston, Grasmere and Windermere, plus many places in between, Tom Chesshyre puts on his walking boots and sets forth in a "big wobbly circle" around the Lakes, drawn onwards by the dramatic scenery that attracts more than 19 million visitors each year. Across landscape that so inspired the Romantic poets, he takes in remote parts of the parkland that many tourists miss - enjoying encounters aplenty with farmers, fell runners and fellow hikers, while staying in shepherds' huts, bothies and old climbers' hotels along the way, and even going for a (chilly) dip in Derwentwater. This is the Lake District seen from its walking paths - with just a backpack, an open mind... and a spring in the step.

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Dive into this deck of 52 cards containing delicious cocktail recipes, both classic and modern. The box also includes a pocket-sized booklet and stand for displaying the recipe cards. Bottoms up! Whether you're a mixologist in the making or looking for new ideas to refresh your repertoire, let The Cocktail Deck help to make any occasion one to remember. From the crowd-pleasing classics such as the Margarita and Piña Colada to modern must-know recipes like the Paper Plane and White Negroni, this beautifully illustrated deck includes over 50 recipes to spark your imagination, as well as a handy booklet full of expert tips and techniques on blending the perfect drink. This is an ideal gift for all those who appreciate the unique alchemy of cocktail making.- Box includes 52 individual cards and a 16-page booklet with extra cocktail tips, tricks and presentation ideas- Display your cocktail recipe in the high-quality wooden stand as you create the perfect sip- Each card features a bespoke illustration

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'With the authentic voice I've grown to expect from Devon [...] This book articulates a feeling that has lurked in the dark corners of so many minds and brings it into the light where it can be faced, embraced, understood, and ultimately, healed. Stop doomscrolling and read this book. You'll feel better, I promise.' -Celeste Headlee, journalist and bestselling authorHow many times a day do you feel shame? Struggling to pay the bills; buying a top made in a sweatshop; reading the news and feeling - yet again - a powerlessness to the point of apathy? In today's self-blame culture, it often feels impossible not to carry shame about the choices we make and the values by which we live. When the political is so personal, and the personal is so political, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sense that we're not doing enough - maybe, even, that we're not enough. In this bold and transformative manifesto, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism Dr Devon Price takes an in-depth look at shame and the role it plays in our lives. Systemic Shame traps us into fighting unwinnable battles and judging others for their failures. But it especially affects those who are already vulnerable because they're carrying shame from a difficult past or a complicated sense of self-esteem. This new, radically positive book shows us that there is no such thing as becoming "good enough" to be deserving of love; that we must claim acceptance for ourselves. Blending the latest social psychology, personal insights and empowering practical exercises, Unlearning Shame is a radical guide to overcoming self-blame and embracing a new culture - one where we take control of the choices we make and the future we create.

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''A shocking, enraging, sometimes hilarious exposé of a tax system that lives down to all our worst fears of further enriching the wealthy at the expense of the little guys.'' - Piers Morgan''Very funny (and furious)... This is not some crazed figure on the extreme left hoping to bring down the establishment. The book is written by an accountant who has spent his career coming up with the very tax avoidance schemes the super-wealthy use to evade the clutches of HMRC.'' - The Telegraph''Funny, clever and really quite brilliant. Taxtopia will make you furiously angry and possibly even filthy rich.'' - Tom Peck, The Independent''If you want to know how skewed the system is and how the rich always get richer and stay that way, while you don''t, then read this book. Then get angry.'' - Patrick Alley, Co-founder of Global Witness and author of Very Bad People''A hilarious and deeply troubling expose about

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This frank and hilarious illustrated gift book is the perfect guide to why your cat thinks you are an idiot You dote on your fluffy feline, but it may feel like the relationship is a little one-sided at times. Whether it's the judgemental stares or the cold shoulders, sometimes your cat doesn't seem to have the same enthusiasm for you as you do for them. If you're wondering why they treat you this way, allow this book to explain; your cat thinks you're a fool! Filled with witty original illustrations, this book offers many reasons why your pampered puss thinks you're ridiculous and why they're in charge. From following you into the bathroom to knocking things off shelves, gain insight into the mind of your moggy and allow them to explain why they act the way they do.Perfect for any cat lovers, or long-suffering owners, this book reveals the truth: your cat just thinks you are an idiot.

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Discover all of life’s silver linings with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration to help you find your inner strength and resilience Life doesn’t always turn out as we expected, and it can sometimes feel like a series of setbacks that are hard to bounce back from. Facing these obstacles takes time and perseverance, but with the help of this book you can discover healthy coping strategies to help you grow and learn from your experiences. Bursting with questions and activities to encourage a resilient mindset, this book aims to help you let go of what is holding you back by getting to know yourself on a deeper level, and nurturing a greater awareness of what you want and need out of life. The time for letting adversity hold us back is over. It’s time to start building our mental toughness and enjoying all the pleasures that life has to offer. Inside you’ll find: Positive affirmations for daily motivation Uplifting quotes to help you on your way Tools and advice to help find your inner strength Space for you to document your journey Your resilience journey starts here.

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This gentle book – spilling over with beautiful quotes and statements on the practice of gratitude – will empower you to celebrate the present, even in times of challenge and change Gratitude is a gift that never stops giving. Helping you to see wonderful moments in the everyday, strengthen your relationships and improve your health, practising gratitude can boost your spirits and drive positive change. The uplifting quotations and inspiring affirmations within these pages will help you tap into this quiet power. This book will remind you to find the good in each moment, and how an attitude of gratitude can: Improve your mental and physical well-being Help you to motivate yourself to embrace the day Help strengthen your relationships by spreading kindness Positive Mental Gratitude is your go-to guide to harnessing the power of positive thought, and will help you to relish the small pleasures, be kind to your mind and brighten your world.

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Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided journal for practising gratitude Gratitude plays an important role in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to find time for. Happily, this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good things in life. My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens. There’s also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information on why it’s an important practice and how it can positively impact your life. Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind yourself of everything you’re grateful for, whether it’s your family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the weather. Once you get started, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to appreciate.

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Turn your dreams into reality with the help of this guided manifestation journalWhat if everything your heart desired was just a flick of a pen away? Whether you dream of securing the perfect job, having better health or finding love, writing down your manifestations may be the key to turning your aspirations into reality.Whether you're a beginner or a more seasoned manifester, this book is the perfect space to write out your thoughts, goals and desires. The beautiful journal pages provide everything you need to start creating the life of your dreams, or help you take the next step on your journey. You can also find a brief history of manifestation, step-by-step techniques and positive mantras to inspire you while you practise your art.Align yourself with the rhythm of the universe and achieve your goals by discovering these insights:- What manifestation is, its main principles and the power it holds- The history of manifestation, its origins and its popularity in present day- How to manifest and the positive impact it can have on your life- A step-by-step approach to help you start and make progress on your manifestation journey

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You don’t need a huge space to have a beautiful garden! This book is the perfect beginner’s guide to micro-gardening, featuring tips on how to start, what to choose and how to grow over 20 types of indoor and outdoor plants. Have you ever been curious about gardening, but lacked an outdoor space? Or are you a pro gardener looking for your next creative horticultural challenge? Then this book is for you! Whether you want to attract local pollinators, grow a handy collection of herbs for your kitchen, create a relaxing indoor oasis, or enjoy the simple pleasure of watching something grow, My Tiny Window Garden is bursting with tips and ideas to help you get started. You will find: The basics of micro-gardening Troubleshooting tips Plant profiles to help you choose what to grow Craft ideas to help you style your plants Perfect for both budding gardeners and seasoned experts looking for seeds of inspiration, this book will hone your green fingers and help you cultivate your very own tiny window garden.

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With clever tips and friendly advice, this little book will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly, remains catastrophe-free and is full of all the highs you could hope for The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the count-down has begun! What's next? Just the wedding. This book is here to ensure that your big day is the amazing, unforgettable event that you want it to be. Taking you through every stage of your wedding – from the night before right up to the honeymoon – it’s full of smart ideas to take the stress away, including: Detailed advice for each part of the day, from the ceremony, to the photos, to the speeches. Disaster dodgers to help you avoid setbacks. Handy spaces for you to include your own notes. Wedding Tips for Grooms presents ingenious ideas for any groom-to-be, and will help you and your partner enjoy your big day to the fullest.

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Discover the fascinating world of angels and learn how to access and interpret their messages to bring peace and abundance to your life Have you ever felt like something is watching over you? Do you feel there is a presence keeping you company wherever you go? Have you seen, felt or heard something you can’t explain? Then your spirit guides could be trying to contact you. Unlock the secrets of the spiritual world with this introductory guide to angels in all their forms. Here you will discover how to strengthen the connection with your divine messengers and channel their awesome power. With the wisdom and guidance of your angels to protect you, you can find your purpose and live with positivity every day. Inside you will find: A history of angels and how they’ve been perceived throughout different cultures around the world Information on the many types of spirit guides, including spirit animals, ancestors, ascended masters, enlightened beings and starseeds Methods for channelling and communicating with angels and how to interpret their messages The many ways angels can enhance your life and support you on your personal path

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An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem Does your child have frequent tantrums and outbursts? Perhaps they find it hard to speak about their emotions? Do they seem to get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety quickly? These could all be signs that your child is struggling with angry moods. This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child manage their anger and express their feelings in healthy ways. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the help of Rah – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

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A deck of 52 beautiful cards featuring mini meditations you can fit into your busy day, inspiring affirmations to repeat aloud, and soothing quotations from wise souls. The box also includes a booklet on mindfulness and a stand for displaying the cards. You don’t need long hours of silence to feel the benefits of mindful meditation. There are so many little moments throughout the day when you can pause, be present and find peace within. Whether your goal is to dial down your stress levels or refresh your outlook on life, the journey begins with this box. Alongside a pocket-sized booklet covering the essentials of mindfulness and mindful meditation, this box contains a set of 52 beautifully designed cards, each with a brief meditation on one side and either a calming affirmation or a wise quotation on the reverse. Each card can be displayed individually using the wooden stand, allowing you to bring tranquil inspiration to any shelf, windowsill, desk or side table. This is the perfect gift for anyone looking to bring a sense of peacefulness and presence into their daily lives. The box includes 52 individual cards, a 16-page booklet and a high-quality wooden stand Choose to display a mindful meditation, a soothing affirmation or an inspiring quote Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

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Take control of your anxiety with this step-by-step workbook to help you identify and overcome your worries Life has plenty of challenges, and it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. But when worry starts to affect your health and happiness, it’s time to take action. The Anxiety Workbook contains practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises to enable you to recognize and process your anxiety. Based on trusted techniques and mindfulness exercises, this guide will allow you to better understand your anxiety and provide the tools you need to work through it. Either use the workbook on its own or alongside therapy to help you break away from negative thought patterns and achieve long-term calm and peace of mind. Inside the book, you will find: A relaxed and supportive approach, which allows you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace A hands-on attitude to relieving anxiety, offering a wealth of tips and advice for working through your worries Clear and actionable advice on making lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

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The Responsible Traveller is your ticket to sustainable and ethical travel. This pocket-sized book provides the knowledge and tools that can help you to explore the world with a lighter footprint. Whether you travel out of curiosity, to find respite, to remind yourself of how vast and wonderful our planet is, or in search of life-shaping adventures, having the freedom to explore can be exhilarating and hugely rewarding. However we owe it to the people, cultures, ecosystems and wildlife that we encounter along the way to travel with respect; to preserve our beautiful world for generations to come. The Responsible Traveller will show you how to make actionable changes that result in more thoughtful and adventurous travels, while also doing our very best for Planet Earth. Through case studies and storytelling, you’ll learn about the environmental and social effects of tourism and gain a deeper understanding of cultural sensitivity. And through simple, achievable tips and practical lifestyle changes, you’ll discover how you can make an almighty difference in reducing your impact. Empowered with this information, perhaps your next adventure will be inspired by consideration, understanding and compassion.

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Between soaring mountains, across arid deserts, parched plains and valleys of fruit orchards and olive groves, down glittering coastlines and along viaducts towering above plunging ravines... there is no better way to see Spain than by train.Rail enthusiast Tom Chesshyre, author of Slow Trains to Venice, Ticket to Ride and Tales from the Fast Trains, hits the tracks once again to take in the country through carriage windows on a series of clattering rides beyond the popular image of "holiday Spain" (although he stops by in Benidorm and Torremolinos too).From hidden spots in Catalonia, through the plains of Aragon and across the north coast to Santiago de Compostela, Chesshyre continues his journey via Madrid, the wilds of Extremadura, dusty mining towns, the cathedrals and palaces of Valencia and Granada, and finally to Seville, Andalusia's beguiling (and hot) capital.Encounters? Plenty. Mishaps? A lot. Happy Spanish days? All the way.

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It's time to start changing your lifeThe universe is ready to give you what you want, if you're willing to make the right moves. Whether you dream of improving your health, career, finances or love life, the powerful practice of manifestation may just hold the key.This beginner's guide is here to explain what manifesting is, how it works, and the simple steps you can take to get started. Based on the law of attraction and the principle of visualization, the core methods and techniques in this book will help you identify and progress towards your goals, and maintain the momentum once you get going.Bring your aspirations into being and cultivate positive energy in all areas of your life by embracing and absorbing these insights:- Learn what manifestation is and isn't, and how it calls for your commitment- Discover the history of manifestation, how it has evolved and why it's become so popular- Find out how to tailor manifestation practices to land a dream job, find your soulmate or nurture your physical well-being- Understand the value of the concepts of intention, vibration and visualization- Grasp the meanings and methods behind common manifesting phrases such as "ask, believe, receive" and "ask the universe"

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Take courage and comfort from the uplifting quotations and powerful affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unbeatable confidenceThere's nobody quite like you. Your passions and possibilities are limitless, even when the world tries to get you down. This little book, packed full of empowering quotes and valuable reminders, is the perfect companion on your journey to greater happiness and stronger self-belief.From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of uplifting mantras and daily reminders such as:- You don't have to be perfect to be wonderful- Everything you need - your courage, strength, compassion and love - is already within you- You're only confined by the walls you build yourself- Don't just be good to others - be good to yourself too- You are at your most powerful when you don't seek the approval of others

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One confident thought can change your whole dayConfidence doesn't always come easily, and it can help to be reminded how of capable you are. So, whether you need a little extra courage, a dash of nerve, or just a bit of pep put back in your step, you'll find all the help you need inside this box.This set of 52 cards is full of encouraging quotes and inspiring affirmations to help boost your self-esteem and assure you that you can do anything you set your mind to. Each card, which can be displayed individually using the high-quality wooden stand, features a stunning bespoke design to brighten up any shelf, windowsill, office desk or side table.This is the perfect gift for anyone looking for a daily dose of inspiration.- Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder- Choose to display an inspiring quote or a powerful affirmation- Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE KIDS WHO FOUND A FERRARI BURIED IN THEIR GARDEN? WHAT ABOUT THE MAN WHO SUED SATAN? DO YOU KNOW THE LEGEND OF THE BUNNY MAN? Strange happenings, unsolved mysteries and seemingly supernatural events have gripped and shocked us for centuries, passed from person to person in whispers in classrooms, tales around the campfire and idle gossip among friends. Whether they’re based on a grain of truth or a complete flight of fancy, the myths, legends and weird tales contained within this book will take you on a fascinating journey to the outer limits of plausibility, and dare you to believe the unbelievable.

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Bring more joy into every day This deck of beautifully illustrated cards is packed with sunny statements and uplifting words to help your child feel empowered and happy. Each of the 52 cards includes an affirmation to encourage positive thinking and will help your child to look on the bright side every day.- Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder - Perfect to display in your child's room, or anywhere in the home - Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

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Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags. Misreading doggie body language makes life challenging for dogs and their humans. This small but mighty book is your perfect illustrated guide to seeing and understanding the subtle visual cues and interpreting the behaviours used by your beloved pup to express how they’re feeling. The more we notice and listen to what our dogs are trying to tell us, the more we can improve our relationship with our best friends, helping them to feel safe and happy. Original illustrations help you compare similar facial expressions, body language and gestures Interpret your dog's cues and learn how your dog uses his ears, eyes, mouth, tail and posture to communicate with you Spot the signals your dog is trying to give you to tell you they're stressed or conflicted

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This heartfelt collection of quotes and statements is to let you know just how much you mean to me. Quite simply, I love you.

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Tune in to you This tracker is a useful tool to help you map out your overall well-being over time. Whether you want to check in with yourself and track daily habits or learn about what shapes your emotions, this book is the perfect place to start. With monthly trackers to record sleep, exercise and more, plus a selection of activities to let your creativity flow, this journal helps you practise daily self-care for lasting health and happiness.

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Discover the art of finding more through having less: more time, more calm, more energy, more money, more you.Filled with practical tips and ideas, this book will guide you toward a simpler way of life. Learn how to reduce your clutter and your stress levels, find advice on mastering your schedule and making time for what matters, and enrich your everyday by putting quality before quantity.From time to time, we all get lost in the flurry of a busy life, but we can always uncover a path back to our best and happiest selves. All you need is focus, a slower pace and the simple power of "less".

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Enjoy the glorious game in a whole new way with this mighty collection of rugby puzzles If you can't watch the match from the comfort of your own toilet, you need something just as gripping to keep you enthralled. Whether it's spotting the difference between two crunching tackles or locating world-famous stadiums, this puzzle book is just the ticket. These amusing activities and fun facts will prove a sure-fire winner with any fan of the game. From bestselling author and professional brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this eye-catching collection will pit your wits against such challenges as these:- Find all the items of rugby kit hidden in a word search - Unscramble the names of famous players at Anagram RFC - Guess the year when the Rugby Football Union officially endorsed the oval-shaped ball- Prove you know what the various signals made by the referee and their assistants actually mean A superb gift idea, this is an all-round treat for rugby obsessives and casual fans alike.

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Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted?Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us?Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar?Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded compendium of the world's scariest and strangest conspiracy theories. Leaving no stone unturned, it delves into such conundrums as:- the growing number of people who believe the Earth is flat- the unsolved disappearance of Flight MH370- the uncertainties surrounding the assassination of Osama Bin Laden- the mysterious circumstances of Bruce Lee's deathWhether you're a doubter or a self-confessed conspiracy junkie, you'll find a cover-up for every occasion. And remember, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you...

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Nobody's quite like youThere's so much that's great about you. So much that's worth honouring and cherishing. This little book of quotes is full of words of gratitude and appreciation that will make you recognize and remember that YOU ARE AMAZING.

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From celebrating special milestones to quick five-minute catch-ups on the phone, you can always rely on your sister to be there for you. This beautiful collection of quotations will make every sister see how much she is appreciated and loved.

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Menopause isn't always an easy journey, but this accessible guide will help you to take your next steps with confidence. With wide-ranging and practical advice for every experience, including simple lifestyle and dietary changes you can make today, find out how to:- Find relief from hot flushes- Boost your mental outlook and feel more positive- Reduce the health risks associated with menopause- Discover how to beat middle-aged spread and look younger- Learn the truth about HRT and make informed choices- Look to a positive future postmenopause

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Make waves in your kitchen and create a feast fit for a mermaidDive into this magical under-the-sea adventure and bring the mysterious mermaids to life in this shimmering cookbook filled with pearls and sparkles. Whether you want to build a Sandcastle Cake, bake Turtle Waffles, concoct Jam Clams or create a Sealicious Smoothie, The Mermaid Cookbook is packed with recipes perfect for parties and times when you want to mermaze your guests.

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A primer for gardeners promoting greener, eco-friendly growing methods and sustainable gardening practices on every page.Build your vegetable garden on sustainable, eco-friendly foundations from the start with this new guide to growing your own fresh, organic food.Greener Gardening: Vegetables is the perfect handbook for all seasons, helping budding and experienced gardeners alike in their journey towards a greener way of gardening. The book covers: - Setting up a new vegetable garden so it works hard for you and the environment - A wide ranging directory of vegetables organized by harvesting season - Methods for sowing and growing, plus advice on troubleshooting and saving seed - 'Tasks to do' reminders for keeping on top of garden maintenance each season - 'Do It Greener' reminders of quick and easy way to get greener results Divided into setting up a new veg garden, veg

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AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4'S HIT TV SERIES ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU 'The Vintage Tea Party helps you plan not only stunning recipes for all sorts of delicious treats but also gives you countless styling tips for the perfect occasion.' - Glamour (SA)'Bring out the bone china for this book from vintage guru Angel Adoree...' - the IndependentAngel Strawbridge cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party!The Vintage Patisserie is a haven of all things glamour, vintage and retro. Run by Angel Adoree, the outstanding character you may have seen on Dragon's Den or Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, the Vintage Patisserie is a vintage hosting company, originally founded in East London where it spent years wowing its clientele with unforgettable tea parties from a bygone era. In 2015, the company (and Angel) relocated to the beautiful Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson in France, and now offers fairytale vintage weddings, among other unique celebrations. For that reason, there's nowhere better to get simple, elegant advice for hosting your very own Vintage Tea Party at home than from Angel and The Vintage Tea Party Book.As well as providing sumptuous elegant recipes to cover every time of the day, Angel's The Vintage Tea Party Book covers the full breadth of those little touches that make the perfect vintage party: Invitations, attire, decorations, props and more. The book is broken into: BRUNCH What do you mean, morning is no time for a party?! High Breakfast is the height of civilization and, here, I share my most refined brunch dishes, for a morning tea party fit for a Queen. Don your headscarf and on with the preparations!AFTERNOON Is your pinkie finger raised at the ready? There's nothing more British than Afternoon Tea. This chapter is a treasure trove of tea-time delights, from classics to decadent treats, and I show how to make a Union Flag for the ultimate traditional tea party.EVENING The evening tea party is all about glamour, giggles and good friends. On these pages, I share my most impressive recipes, for maximum impact on the eye and taste buds, to give the special people in your life the treat they deserve.STYLE You've organized the perfect vintage do, now it's time for the perfect vintage hairdo, and the perfect vintage dress, and for getting your make-up - and your man - looking just stunning. You'll be the most glamorous hostess in town!

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'Some cookbooks take you on a journey that is as poetic as it is geographical and culinary, and Salt & Time is just such a one...enthusiastic, often playful, and full of encouragement to cook dishes that are invitingly unfamiliar.' - Nigella Lawson 'If anyone had to write a Russian cookbook now, it would have to be her, and her book will end up being a classic' - Olia Hercules, author of Mamushka and Kaukasis'One flick through this book...shows the region's cuisine take form in dazzling vibrancy' - Foodism Salt & Time will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia - the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine - with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice. Why not try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savour the fragrant Chicken with prunes or treat yourself to some Napoleon cake.'Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia - or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound. In this book I feature recipes that are authentic to Siberia, classic Russian flavour combinations and my modern interpretations. You will find dishes from the pre-revolutionary era and the Soviet days, as well as contemporary approaches - revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, exciting and above all relevant no matter the time or the place.' - Alissa Timoshkina

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1/3 million copies sold'Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. Highly recommended for anyone into their coffee and interested in finding out more about how it's grown, processed and roasted.' (Amazon customer)'Whether you are an industry professional, a home enthusiast or anything in between, I truly believe this is a MUST read.' (Amazon customer)'Informative, well-written and well presented. Coffee table and reference book - a winner' (Amazon customer)'Very impressive. It's amazing how much territory is covered without overwhelming the reader. The abundant photos and images are absolutely coffee-table-worthy, but this book is so much more. I think it would be enjoyable for an obsessed coffee geek or someone who just enjoys their java.' (Amazon customer)For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have.Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.

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'Damn, Saiphin can cook - the perfect ambassador for this glorious food and country' - Tom Parker Bowles'One of London's coolest female chefs' - Time OutFinding strictly vegetarian food in Thailand can be tricky, where fish sauce is the king of the kitchen. In the follow-up to her debut, Rosa's Thai Café: The Cookbook, Saiphin Moore embraces this challenge, creating over 100 delicious and simple recipes for Thai-loving vegans and vegetarians. Featuring authentic dishes such as Tom yum noodle soup, Congee with shiitake mushrooms, Stir-fried aubergine with roasted chilli paste and Butternut red curry, this brilliant sequel adds an exciting new strand to Rosa's repetoire.

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Without doubt, Bone Daddies is the coolest ramen bar in London: great music, a buzzing atmosphere and large bowls of steaming ramen. Now you can enjoy the ultimate comfort food at home with 100 recipes from this immensely popular restaurant, including snacks, ramen, buns and more.Discover the depths of flavour that ramen brings - from the rich broth and the delicious noodles to the assortment of toppings, including succulent chasu pork, pulled chicken and fried soft-shell crab. Enjoy classic Tonkotsu, Tomato & chorizo or the Prince of Darkness ramen. Snack on Tenderstem broccoli with yuzu kosho mayo, Salmon kara-age with chilli ponzu and Beef tataki with crispy kale & yuzu miso dressing. Top it all off with Green tea ice cream or a Salted sesame snap.Praise for Bone Daddies:'We ate, in truth, like rabid maniacs' - Grace Dent'A New York-inspired, butched-up ramen-ya with gutsy noodle soup dishes that don't skimp on flavour' - Time Out'If you worship ramen, then Bone Daddies will feed your yen. And if you're a first-timer, prepare for conversion' - Tom Parker Bowles

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'This is a game-changer of a book.' - The Sunday Times'...a joyful celebration of Eastern European cooking' - Observer'My present to myself: not to be played with until my own writing is done!' - Nigella Lawson'Exotic, earthy dishes, vibrant colours, big flavours. This is real cooking, written about with so much love' - Diana Henry'From stuffed cabbage leaves to garlicky poussins, Olia Hercules's recipes are redolent of long summers in her mother's Ukrainian garden; rich, nourishing and enhanced by her stint as an Ottolenghi chef' - Observer Food Monthly...a beautiful, fascinating and sumptuous tome. - Tom Parker Bowles'There's something wonderful about food writer Olia Hercules' - The Telegraph'The hottest new voice in food' - delicious. Magazine'she will enchant your kitchen' - Grazia Debut cookbook from the Observer's Rising Star in Food Award 2015, Mamushka is a celebration of the food and flavours of Ukraine and the "Wild East", with over 100 recipes for fresh, flavourful and unexpected dishes from across the region. From the Moldovan giant cheese twist and Ukrainian buns with potatoes & shallots to Garlicky Georgian poussins with spicy plum chutney and Armenian pickled wet garlic; to Napoleon cake, Wasp nest buns and Apricot & sour cherry pie. To top it off, why not enjoy a digestif of Winter punch or Blackcurrant vodka?

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A new edition of the hidden gem at the heart of Diana Henry's extraordinary cookbook repertoire'Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish.' - Nigel SlaterComing soon from the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Diana Henry, her classic cookbook Roast Figs Sugar Snow, revisited, revised and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes. Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climes - from the ski slopes of Italy, to the coffee houses of Vienna and Budapest, the rural reaches of New England and beyond - these recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home.Recipes include:-Georgian Cheese Pies-Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates-Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola-Vermont Baked Beans-Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce-Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper-Dublin Coddle-Snow Biscuits-Skier's Chocolate with Bugnes-Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom Cream

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''Extremely important and brilliant work... [Hersey] is a revolution.'' - Glennon Doyle, activist and bestselling author of Untamed, Love Warrior and Carry On, Warrior''Essential...Rest is a necessary step in reclaiming our power to resist systemic oppression.'' - Ibram X. Kendi, activist, professor and bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist''This book will save lives and transform the world.'' - Emily Nagoski Ph.D., bestselling author of Come As You Are and Burnout''This book has honestly left me changed and rearranged.'' - Afua Hirsch, bestselling author of Brit(ish)''May we have space to navigate our lives from a liberated rest state. May all of culture slow down. The time to rest is now.'' - The Nap MinistryReclaim your power and heal from grind culture Rest is Resistance is a call-to-action for anyone suffering from the toxic

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND LONG-AWAITED FOLLOW-UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING PERSIANA SHORTLISTED FOR FOOD AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 The all-new collection of more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes for everyday eating from the author of the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling cookbook Persiana. Designed to ensure maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - including no-cook, quick-prep, quick-cook and one-pot dishes, Persiana Everyday is full of generous, inviting and delicious recipes to cook again and again for family and friends.PRAISE FOR PERSIANA EVERYDAY'Unfussily do-able, exuberantly flavoured, and blessedly reliable' - Nigella Lawson'My go-to cookbook this year, full of easy recipes made with accessible things producing wildly successful dishes' - Rev Richard Coles'Chef Sabrina Ghayour's new recipes deliver maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - perfect for busy lives' - Sainsbury's Magazine'Middle Eastern made (very) easy' - The Times'Think maximum flavour, minimum fuss: chef Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern inspired recipes will add zing to your everyday' - Mail on Sunday YOU Magazine'Stealthily healthy family meals' - The Irish Times'An absolute triumph...the kind of food you really want to share with friends and family' - Great British Food Magazine'Her generous approach to cooking shines from every page' - Delicious'This is Middle Eastern-inspired easy perfection' - Living Etc'Ghayour writes for the harried home cook who wants big flavor' - The Washington Post'A virtuoso of approachable, weeknight-friendly cooking' - EaterPRAISE FOR SABRINA GHAYOUR'The golden girl of Persian cookery' - Observer'I don't think she could write a dull recipe if she tried. Every one an elegantly spiced delight.' - Tom Parker Bowles'Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern plus food is all flavour, no fuss - and makes me very, very happy' - Nigella LawsonCONTENTS INCLUDESSmall PlatesIncluding My Muhammara; Fried feta parcels with honey; My flavour bomb beans on toastSalads for All SeasonsIncluding Chicken & cucumber salad with pul biber & tahini lime dressing; Courgette, apple, peanut & feta salad with basil and pul biber; Jewelled tomato saladPoultry & MeatIncluding Bloody Mary spatchcocked chicken; Halloumi fatteh; Speedy lamb shawarmaFish & SeafoodIncluding Fragrant roasted haddock; Spicy orange & harissa-glazed cod; Marmalade prawns with barberry, chilli & chive butterVegetable LoveIncluding Ash-e-Reshteh; Pomegranate & harissa roasted aubergine steak; Sticky tamarind, garlic & tomato green beansCarbs of All KindsIncluding Super-quick smoky tomato couscous; Lazy Mantí; Tangy bulgur wheat bake with roasted onionsSomething SweetIncluding Rhubarb, rose & pistachio trifle pots; Orange & dark chocolate rubble cake; Cardamom & mocha rice pudding

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Do you want to take photos that make people say 'wow'? Photography has never been so easy; nor has it ever been so hard. Digital cameras and smartphones can deliver perfect exposures and pin-sharp focus time after time, but the tech alone won't create draw-dropping imagery, or supply the sort of photos that stand out in a sea of online visual overload.Stripped of pointless jargon and focusing instead on the most important element in the image-making process - the person holding the camera or phone - this book makes good on its promise to teach the key skills and mind-set for taking great photos on any device.- Gain the core skills needed by every photographer- Learn to see the world as a photo opportunity- Discover the tools that will raise your photography to the next level- Develop a visual sense that can be applied to a range of photographic situations

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