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From how to survive a tornado, carry someone to safety or read an orienteering compass, to how to make a catapult, build an igloo, survive a snakebite or avalanche, and much more. Survival explains all the skills you'll need to get through even the toughest day.

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This environmentally positive book contains everything children need to become guardians of the planet. Kids can learn how to become keepers of the coasts, friends of the forests, home heroes and much more through a mix of compelling facts, creative activities and proactive tips. Key environmental topics are clearly explained, and the easy-to-follow projects and suggestions help to put the issues in an everyday context. From reusing clothes and composting food to reducing water waste and giving wildlife a helping hand, this book will encourage children to engage with environmental problems and inspire them to take care of our wonderful planet. This book includes an introduction by ClientEarth, an organization that uses environmental law to protect oceans, forests and other habitats, as well as all people, and a foreword by Brian Eno. All royalties from the sales of this book go to ClientEarth.

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My Planet Earth Activity Book is bursting with fun and fact-filled activities about the natural world – from geysers and volcanoes to ecosystems and the weather. Work out which jigsaw piece completes the picture of the aurora, follow the river maze to the lake, count the number of stars in the sky and much more. Each challenge is accompanied by a fascinating fact, so children can learn while they puzzle. This book is a fun, gentle introduction to geography and the science of our incredible planet.

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Filled with over 100 fun, Key Stage 2 curriculum-based exercises, this workbook is the perfect way for kids aged 7–9 to sharpen their problem-solving and reasoning skills and support their learning at home.The book features 12 sections, each one focusing on a different maths topic – from multiplication and fractions to geometry and statistics. Each section is filled with exercises to help children practise their problem-solving skills, such as fraction subtractions, co-ordinate grids, written equations and pictograms. Written by an experienced educational consultant and featuring engaging illustrations by artist Chris Dickason. The book also features a glossary of key maths terms at the back.Also available:9781780559230 Times Tables Workbook for Clever Kids®

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Packed with over 130 wordsearches, this book is the perfect way for 7-year-olds to boost their vocabulary and spelling. The wordsearches gradually get more difficult as the book progresses, letting the reader get to grips with the puzzle style and build on their skills.Features fun and engaging artwork throughout.With over 130 different themes of puzzle from family pets to sparkly jewels, each wordsearch theme is designed to appeal to 7-year-olds and their interests. Each wordsearch has been created by bestselling puzzle author, Dr Gareth Moore, creator of Buster Books’ Clever Kids series and Bright Sparks series.

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If you can't tell a possessive pronoun from a correlative conjunction, confuse 'disinterested' and 'uninterested' and struggle with the subjunctive, then I Used to Know That: English has the answers. Relearn the essential rules of the English language, from grammar and punctuation to sentence construction and parts of speech. Also helps to improve your spelling and clarifies the vocabulary that often causes confusion. Focusing on simplicity and clarity, this is an accessible yet fun way to revisit the English language while enjoying a walk down memory lane - and remembering the stuff you really shouldn't have forgotten...

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Your wellbeing pocket companion and one-stop guide to kindness!From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion and The Can’t Sleep Colouring Journal comes the fourth in our pocket-sized range of gift self-help titles, designed to help you get in touch with your empathy and kindness: Dr Arnold brings her expertise and invaluable techniques to help you or a loved one sharpen self-awareness, and implement acts of care and thoughtfulness into everyday life. This attractive, pocket-sized gift companion will not only bring positive energy to those around you, but teaches you the art of self-kindness too. A virtuous circle in a small, sturdy and cool gift package!

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This is a book about expedition, adventure, our thirst for knowledge and pushing the limits of human endurance.From the navigational instruments that have led us through unknown lands, to the advanced engineering that carried us into the depths of the ocean, to the rocket science that propelled us into space, science and adventure have always been inextricably linked. Both are at the heart of everything we now know about the complex universe we find ourselves in.From the groundbreaking sea voyage in 1735 that settled the debate raging between Descartes and Newton about the shape of the earth to the balloon ride that led to the discovery of cosmic rays, we have pushed the limits of what’s possible, both on our planet and beyond the clouds.The Little Book of Big Explorations is a collection of some of the most daring and eye-opening adventures in history that have changed the way we view the world, as well as a look at what’s still to be discovered. Our insatiable curiosity has driven our survival as a species and can be charted through the centuries by these incredible voyages of discovery.

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A go-to book for settling many an unresolved dispute that sheds light on a wide range of facts that we have always believed to be true, but which are, in fact, completely false. It exposes common myths and fallacies that have become entrenched in everyday thought.

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Offering a unique insight into human behaviour, this book explains why we behave the way we do and what happens when humans interact with the world and each other.Starting with evolutionary biology and what it physically means to be a human being, this book moves on to include a wide range of topics such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and how we are evolving as we interact with new technology. There will be sections on how we perceive the world, such as why our brains – rather than our senses – can tell us about the world around us; crowd behaviour and more everyday things we can relate to, such as why your queue is mathematically proven to always be slower.The Science of Being Human explains all these human phenomena and how science, maths, psychology and other disciplines play their part.

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Be inspired by Barack Obama and learn how to think big with this unique insight into the mind of one of the world's true innovators and great influencers.

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A beautiful perpetual diary that combines full-colour artwork from the RHS’s world-renowned Lindley Library with original black-and-white artwork for the diarist to colour. An item to treasure in itself, this special diary is made unique by colouring the artworks - adding a truly personal and original touch.

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An inspirational selection of quotations on love from the works of one of the world's most celebrated authors. A beautiful and thought-provoking collection of quotes on the eternal subject of love, selected from the works of one of the world's most widely read and respected authors. With beautiful full-colour artwork throughout, Love contains inspirational quotes from such beloved Coelho titles as Eleven Minutes, The Valkyries, The Zahir and, of course, the international bestseller The Alchemist. Known as an alchemist of words, Paulo Coelho has an extraordinary and insightful perspective on life, and his words have inspired and won over millions of readers worldwide. Visually stunning and enlightening, this is a must-have book for Coelho fans to treasure.

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‘Everything we do is touched by physics. Whether we’re on the motorway, at the beach or in the pub, its laws tell us what happens in our world and why.’From the big stuff (life, the universe and everything) to the small stuff (the mind-bending world of quantum physics), here is an accessible guide to the fascinating, awe-inspiring and sometimes downright weird world of physics. Learn about why heavier things don’t fall faster, why you have more energy when you’re sitting upstairs, and why time slows down as you speed up, and consider such philosophical questions as whether you can be invisible, and what happened to Schrödinger’s poor cat. If you don’t know your conduction from your convection, or your wormholes from your Ohm’s law, this is the book for you.

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With all the bells and whistles, this intriguing guide to all those everyday phrases really is the bees knees for anyone with a love of the English language.Let’s cut to the chase: clichés are a familiar part of the English language, but to be honest, many have been so over-used that they have become trite, meaningless and rather irritating. With this informative and humorous book, you are in a safe pair of hands as you learn about the origins and meanings of some of the most hackneyed phrases still used today.Avoid Them Like the Plague will keep you up to speed with clichés in their many forms – once useful but now overworked catchphrases (‘move the goal posts’), worn-out sayings (‘all hands on deck’), pointless phrases used to conceal a weak argument (‘to be perfectly honest’), technical terms used out of context (‘collateral damage’) and many others. This fun and witty book aims to expose the self-importance or laziness that frequently lie behind the worst examples of these phrases and sheds light on why it’s best to avoid them.Employing a combination of erudition, humour and occasional derision, Avoid Them Like the Plague thinks outside the box and really is the best thing since sliced bread for anyone who values good English and clear communication.

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With each section broken down into the key concepts, issues and arguments, Why We Do the Things We Do will demystify and illuminate the most important aspects of psychology.

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A personal illustrated narrative of the First World War seen through the mainly unpublished contemporary drawings, illustrations and written commentary of E. H. Shepard, the illustrator of the Winnie the Pooh books.

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This fascinating introduction to the ancient legends will reintroduce readers to the cyclopes, Minotaur and centaurs of the Ancient Greeks, as well as shedding light on the wider world of mythology. In a concise yet comprehensive format, The Midas Touch is a wonderful evocation of the hugely entertaining stories and characters of mythology.

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A fantastic and fun-filled quiz book on X-Factor favourites, Little Mix. Packed with puzzles, cool quizzes and great games, dedicated followers can enjoy testing their knowledge of the band to find out if they are true super-fans. Activities include fab fill-in stories, wordsearches, spot-the-difference games and much more! Including 8 pages of gorgeous glossy photos of Jade, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jesy, this is the must-have activity book for any fan of the hippest girl band around.

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Draw beautiful pictures in five simple steps in this inspirational draw-in book.Each page features a drawing project with a step-by-step guide on the left-hand page and a blank page on the right for drawing. With over 35 drawing projects, this book will keep the creative juices flowing, and teach children how to draw delightfully decorative animals, patterns and flowers.

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From the Jurassic period and the dark ages to feudal Japan and the Victorian era - this book contains everything you ever needed to know about surviving any time, any place, anywhere. Packed full of fascinating historical facts, Time Travel is educational as well as entertaining. It covers all the different aspects of life in a different age, including cookery, games, education and surviving diseases. Hunt a hairy mammoth, cross swords with the samurai, make an stone-age style axe, write like an Egyptian, learn how to survive the Blitz, graduate from gladiator school, and much more. This book is part of the 'Buster Know-How' series, a collection of books that teaches adventurous and imaginative kids everything they will ever need to know about getting by in this wide, whacky world.

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Three … two … one … we have lift-off!Use the LEGO® bricks to build any of the three space rocket models, before customizing them with the stickers and paper elements included.You can use the guides inside, or go wild with your own imagination and create different cosmic builds over and over again.Also included are fun-packed activity pages filled with awesome puzzles and challenges.LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Get closer than ever to the awesome dinosaurs of LEGO® Jurassic World™, with this amazing compilation of notes and scientific research. Big and small, carnivores and herbivores, flying and swimming … they’re all here. But who is the mysterious author? If you ever find out, please give them back their notes!This detailed guide to the inhabitants of LEGO Jurassic World is packed with facts about all of your favourite dinosaurs.Jurassic World Franchise © 2024 Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. Series © 2024 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.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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Prepare to laugh your Christmas socks off with this super-silly collection of very merry gags! What do snowmen eat for breakfast?Snowflakes!Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?It needed a trim.How do Rudolph, Prancer and Dancer know when Christmas is coming?They check their calen-deers. This funny and festive book is packed with over 300 Christmas and winter-themed jokes, plus loads of hilarious illustrations by artist Andrew Pinder. Perfect for getting in the Christmas spirit and for sharing with friends and family.

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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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The paw-some follow up to Behind Every Great Woman is a Great Cat, Dogs are a Woman’s Best Friend showcases empowering stories of dog-loving women who changed the world.Dogs are humankind’s oldest and loyalist companions, bringing friendship, joy and comfort to the lives they touch. From Cleopatra to Michelle Obama, this inspiring book celebrates 30 women from all walks of life, including artists, writers and humanitarians, who have one thing in common - their love of dogs. Explore their stories and discover the faithful canines who have stood by their side. Along the way, readers can learn lessons for life from a dog’s perspective, discover some record-breaking dogs and take a test to find their paw-fect pooch match. Beautifully illustrated by Alissa Levy, an artist based in Germany who loves to capture female characters and animals in unusual everyday settings.Also available:Behind Every Great Woman is a

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Enter the exciting world of Manga Art, where the coolest characters from across the world of manga are brought together.Inside are 45 gorgeous scenes combining popular tropes, settings and themes from across the manga realm. From steampunk adventurers in fantastic worlds, to bubblegum pop girls in sci-fi cities, each page is waiting to be brought to life with your own choice of colours.Encounter unlikely heroes and villains, headphone-clad punks, rebel street fighters, ninja girls, samurai princesses, surreal animal mash-ups and much, much more.Each highly detailed piece has been lovingly crafted by expert manga artists working out of a specialist studio in Singapore.

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A compilation of striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling World series, featuring coloured-up pieces from his talented fans.A 16-page full-colour section showcases spectacular artworks from Kerby’s World series that have been coloured by his fans – including a kaleidoscopic interpretation of Iceland's mythical guardians and an arresting portrait of a Mandrill in its fragile environment.Each coloured piece is accompanied with tips, tricks and stylistic comments from Kerby. In the black-and-white colouring section that follows, the same artworks appear – alongside a range of other illustrations from across the series – inspiring readers to have a go at recreating the stunning effects themselves.Please note: This title is a follow up to World of Colour – no images from World of Colour have been repeated in Colour Universe. This book contains material previously published in Fragile World, Worlds Within Worlds, Mythic World and Alien Worlds.Also available:Colourmorphia 9781912785056 – over 320k copies sold in the English languageKaleidomorphia 9781912785643 – over 94k copies sold in the English languageWorld of Colour 9781912785797 – over 64k copies sold in the English language

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Discover the magic of the Moon and learn about its significance in this inspirational and beautiful colouring book. The Moon has long been a symbol of time, change, and cycles around the world, influencing mythology, spiritual beliefs and traditions. Luna Colouring features 46 stunning illustrations dedicated to this celestial being, including animals that navigate by its glow, flowers that bloom at twilight and the festivals dedicated to the power of the full moon. Each exquisite image is accompanied by empowering words and knowledge for the reader to reflect on as they colour.Also by Stratten Peterson:Mystic Animals 9781912785735 Nature’s Magic 9781912785957Also available in our Mind, Body and Spirit colouring series:Believe in Magic 9781912785308Astrology Colouring 9781912785537Tarot Colouring 9781912785544Mystic Animals 9781912785735Nature

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This beautifully illustrated little book of canine communication explains the creative ways that our dogs talk to us, whether it’s tilting their head, chasing their tail or sitting on your feet.Dogs are the most common household pets throughout the world – for some, it’s an excitable Yorkshire terrier, for others an attentive Labrador retriever. But we can deepen that bond by accurately understanding what they’re trying to communicate. While we humans mostly rely on words to express how we feel, dogs mainly talk to us, and each other, through a series of facial expressions, body language and other doggy behaviour. If we want to really bond with our much-loved pets, we need to understand what they’re trying to tell us with that tail wag, hard stare, or when they’re destroying our favourite pair of shoes.

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What makes good art? Learn the tricks of the trade and tackle the techniques from the greatest artists from around the world with this fun activity-sketch book. Create your very own self-portrait like Picasso, collage like Matisse and understand conceptual art with thought-provoking tasks inspired by great artists. Covering everything from collage to pop art, expressionism to surrealism, this essential activity book will let you step into the shoes of the artists and learn how to master their craft. With helpful hints, tips and step-by-steps, Make Art with the Greats will help you to build your creative confidence as you explore the world’s most famous artists throughout history, from the early Renaissance to the present day. Familiarize yourself with the tricks of the trade by tackling a broad range of creative tasks and get to know the artists with a short biography and low-down on their practice. As Jackson Pollock once said,

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In this truly beautiful book, Andrea Zanatelli combines his extraordinary artworks with a selection of classical love poetry by Anne Brontë, William Blake, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, Percy Shelley and many more.Drawing its inspiration from the past, Love is Enough references the decorative arts of a bygone era, and is a combination of romantic imagery, antique fabrics and allegorical illustrations, mixed with poems and mottos. Often mistaken for real embroidery pieces, the artworks are in fact very detailed and intricate digital collages, made to look and feel like handcrafted works.Zanatelli is strongly influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement and the Pre-Raphaelites as well as eighteenth-century collage artist and creator of the Flora Delanica, Mary Delany, among others. Recurring themes in his work are romantic love, magical symbols, Victorian era craftsmanship, historical nun’s work and relics. Details of paintings, ancient fabrics, antique jewellery and miniatures are also returning elements as they often become an integral part of the inspiration for the collages themselves.This stunning book is full of intricate detail and brimming with romance, so you can return to its pages again and again.

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Get ready to live your best life, by way of the unicorn. The ultimate self-care guide. Wouldn’t it be brilliant if when ‘adulting’ got too much, you could turn to a unicorn best friend for advice? Eat My Glitter Dust imagines a world where these fierce creatures are alive in more than our imaginations and can teach us how to bring a bit of sparkle and sass into our everyday lives. Beautifully illustrated by artist Lucy Kirk, this self-care guide is packed with motivating quotes and life advice covering topics including love, friendship, work, and the all- important chill time many millennials struggle to prioritize. Eat My Glitter Dust will remind you to be fabulous in every aspect of your life, to work hard but play harder, be your best authentic self, celebrate the sweet things in life (coffee, doughnuts, friends), and spend time with nature... even if the most adventurous you usually get is watering the three succulents on your windowsill. This fun and quirky book will teach you how to live your best life and will look at home on any Instagrammable bookshelf or coffee table.

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The mice are captivated by Matisse and the cats are exploring the Surrealists’ room ... what else is going on in the gallery? This quirky and creative search-and-find book takes children, room by room, through a wonderfully illustrated gallery, where an array of animals are enjoying everything from Impressionism and Surrealism to Pop Art and Cubism. Each room is filled with strange and astonishing works of art, with things for children to spot and information that introduces artists and art movements. There’s a cat in a bowler hat, a cheesy Matisse, and plenty more to capture children’s imaginations as they enter the gallery for the first taste of the beautiful world of art. Perfect for children aged 6 and up.

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'You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.' Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes's techniques. In How to think like Sherlock you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The book incorporates the latest techniques and theories across a range of topics: NLP, memory mapping, body language, information shifting and speed reading - this is a supremely practical book that will make you look at the world in a new light, and more importantly, impress those around you. Packed full of case studies, quotes and trivia from Arthur Conan Doyle's original novels and short stories, How to think like Sherlock also includes a series of fun tasks and games for you to complete that will ensure that when you reach the end of the book you will be thinking like Sherlock Holmes, the master of the science of deduction. You will never look at a shirt cuff, trouser hem or scuff of dirt on a shoe in the same way again!Other books in the series include: How to Think Like Stephen Hawking, How to Think Like Churchill and How to Think Like Steve Jobs

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Celebrate Christmas with Harry Potter™!With over 30 LEGO® elements inside this festive box, you can build Harry himself plus a wand, broomstick, festive feast and presents for him to give to his Hogwarts™ classmates.The activity book is packed with puzzles featuring Harry, Ron, Hermione and their friends as they explore the Wizarding World™ at Christmas time. Create your own Weasley Christmas jumper, colour in wintery scenes, make your way through snowy mazes and much more.Get ready for a magical time!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. Publishing Rights © JKR.

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Meet Kirra Kalani - a fun and fearless deep-sea diver!Build your Kirra LEGO® minifigure and all her underwater accessories before diving down in to the clear blue sea.Complete the puzzles, read the story and enjoy the colourful comics. Get ready for an aquatic adventure!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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One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The first book in the brand-new Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book series.Welcome to the Puzzle Murder Mystery Club: a puzzle book like no other. Dust off your deerstalker and get your pens at the ready as you join the team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 cryptic puzzles and catch the culprit.Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine the clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to catch the killer in their tracks.Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW? Perfect for fans of Murdle and The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman.Other books in this series: The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot coming out in May 2025.

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The biography of remarkable SAS Original Reg Seekings, from his humble beginnings in the Cambridgeshire Fens to his instrumental role in the success of the SAS during the Second World War. Starting at the very bottom of the ranks, Seekings was a farm labourer’s son who climbed from private to squadron sergeant-major and became one of the British Army’s most highly decorated non-commissioned officers of the Second World War. In short, Seekings was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. His is a remarkable story - one of fierce ambition, camaraderie, inner strength and heroism as he transcended humble beginnings in the Fen fields of Cambridgeshire. And he was there from the very first day of the SAS, which was born in the late summer of 1941. Using audio material from the Imperial War Museum and previously unseen material from Reg’s collection of notebooks and handwritten accounts of operations, this is a comprehe

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Artificial intelligence is headline news with the launch of the latest ChatGPT and Google Gemini. 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 expl

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With over 70 tactical puzzles to solve, get ready to go behind enemy lines and tackle the elite missions only the toughest minds can solve.Do you have what it takes to be in one of the most elite teams on the planet? Written by internationally best-selling author Dr Gareth Moore, this is the ultimate puzzle book for fans of extreme army missions. Push your mental fitness to its limits as you delve into the underworld of a special forces unit and test your military knowledge with 10 challenges to complete.Follow your general as they take you into the shadowy world of covert ops - but listen carefully, as there are no second chances. The stakes are high, and the situations are extreme: are you one of the few who can make the cut? This elite puzzle book will show you how to outsmart the enemy as you problem-solve under pressure and crack the codes to survive the mission. Test your tactical, logical, and lateral thinking with this

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An essential guide to living better for longer, Brain Power breaks down the science behind brain function and reveals why sleep, exercise, diet and even socializing are so important for our health.What does it mean to have a healthy, happy brain, and why is it so important to look after our grey matter? Comprehensive and illuminating, this is an essential and up-to-date examination of how lifestyle choices impact our ability to maintain a healthy brain.Focusing on important areas such as diet, sleep, exercise, brain training and emotions, Brain Power explains the science behind what really affects our brains, as well as providing practical tips and exercises to improve and support brain function into old age.

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This book is a fun and lighthearted look at the notoriously funny and wonderfully unique Irish wit.The Irish have a famously hilarious way with words that has made them beloved the world over. Producing comedians such as Dylan Moran, Sharon Horgan, Tommy Tiernan, Alison Spittle, Graham Linehan and Ed Byrne, who artfully blend mockery with a self-deprecating appreciation of their unique vernacular, Ireland has a language and culture like no other. Migrating from their small Emerald Isle to many far corners of the world, the Irish have brought with them that complex black humour and sarcasm that defines them. From the satires of Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde through to the hilarity of J.P. Donleavy and the sublime nonsense of Flann O’Brien and Spike Milligan, their distinct culture has been celebrated by many and in many forms.The Wicked Wit of Ireland combines traditional Irish humour, one-liners, anecdotes, and of course quips about the classic Irish mammy, into a fun and entertaining compilation.

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Uncover the chilling true stories behind some of history's most monstrous murderers.Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, Ted Bundy, Harold Shipman - these notorious names represent the worst of humanity, men and women who are driven by an urge to kill, and kill again. They are monsters lurking among us, often living outwardly respectable lives while indulging their horrific desires under cover of darkness, or anonymity.Serial killers continue to hold a gruesome fascination, their crimes and compulsions seemingly incomprehensible to civilized society. Some have become household names, the subject of hit Netflix documentaries and BBC dramas ... others remain a hidden horror in the shadows.Organised thematically according to each killer's twisted passion, Faces of Evil chronicles the crimes of twenty of the most infamous - and less well-known - serial killers of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, unpicking their means, motives and

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Do you want to reduce stress, ease burnout, boost your energy and immunity but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the power of ancient wellness. The ancient world moved to a different rhythm. It was slower, more mindful and closely attuned to nature. The result? A harmonious connection between mind, body and spirit. Together with Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and performance psychologist, learn the art of ancient healing: the perfect remedy for modern living. Featuring over 25 nature-based activities, discover how to improve your sleep, boost your energy and treat everything from anxiety to the common cold and much more. Explaining the science behind what our ancestors knew intuitively, this essential companion will help you to create your own holistic toolkit to optimize your health and wellbeing, as well as overhaul your beauty regime. Clear your mind with age-old breathwork techniques, restore balance in your body with the life-changing principles of Ayurveda and re-energise your soul with Reiki and more. From traditional tinctures to ancient superfoods, your healing journey starts now. Reconnect with the hidden secrets of our natural world and take care of yourself, the ancient way.

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From exhilarating electrical storms to everyday drizzle, this book is the perfect entertaining guide to our favourite topic of small talk: the weather.Our moods are affected by it; our plans are ruined by it; our conversations undoubtedly cover it – the weather is integral to our everyday lives. But while we groan at clouds obscuring the sun, rejoice when the rain stops, and gasp at loud cracks of thunder, for many of us the systems behind these weather patterns are a complete mystery. The Weather Book breaks down all manner of meteorological phenomena with handy diagrams and explanations in simple layman’s terms. From electrical storms and cyclones to the everyday drizzle, and including fascinating anecdotes of weather at its most extreme, this is a practical and engaging guide to understanding all things meteorological. If you’ve ever wondered which old wives tales you can actually trust (does lightning really only strike once?) or wondered if there is any truth to the phrase ‘raining cats and dogs’ (in reality it’s more likely to be raining frogs), this book will answer all your weather related queries and teach you more about this endlessly fascinating topic.

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