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Modern life isn’t just stressful, it can be overwhelming. With expert support from Mind, these short, simple techniques will help you take a moment and find calm wherever you are and whenever you need it.Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, Take a Moment is here to help you do just that. It’s here for when you need a break, just five minutes to yourself, for yourself. Whether you need to de-compress, refocus or just relax, each page has a different technique or exercise providing expert support and inspiration on the go. Beautifully designed with hand-made watercolour illustrations and small enough to be carried around, Take a Moment is the self-care companion for anyone who could do with a little help putting their wellbeing first.

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'Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!' Raymond BlancCelebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C’est parti!Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Eaten an hors d’oeuvre? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les bons mots so you can start to learn that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language. Le Mot Juste contains 150 beautiful words and phrases that you’ll love to say every day.

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Your cool pocket companion and one-stop guide to capturing confidence!From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion and The Can’t Sleep Colouring Journal comes the second in our pocket-sized range of gift self-help titles, designed to help you tackle self-doubt and lack of confidence in every day life. Through helpful exercises, guidance and expert narrative, Dr Arnold’s techniques for reclaiming your mojo, and getting closer to achieving your goals is now your coolly designed, pocket companion – and a perfect gift for a loved one.

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How to reach your goals in seven scientifically tested steps that really work.Working inside the world’s first Nudge Unit, Owain Service and Rory Gallagher know the huge impact that small changes, based on a scientific understanding of human behavior, can have, whether you’re trying to save money, be a better manager or get more people to vote in the next election.For the first time, Think Small takes these successful approaches and translates them into an easy, simple framework that has the potential to make a big difference to all our lives.

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Do you call your partner darling because you forgot their real name years ago? Restore your brain to its tack-like sharpness with the exercises in this wickedly funny book.If you refer to your dearest friend as ‘Thingy’ or have to keep changing your pet’s name because you can never remember your online banking password, you need The Senior Moments Activity Book! Packed with questions, tests and exercises against which to pit your wits, the book is divided into sections on a diverse range of subjects – from maths to history, science and nature to the arts, food and drink to geography. Furthermore, each section is tailored to your specific capabilities, whether you think you have more faculties than Harvard or think you might be losing your marbles, or fear you’re so far gone that your only future is likely to be an appearance on reality TV. Embrace your senior self and have a good laugh on the way!

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Featuring tales of murder, adultery, beheadings, civil war, usurpation and madness, Divorced, Beheaded, Died… takes you on a gallop through the history of all of England’s kings and queens, plus some of the less well-known Scots and Welsh rulers.From Henry VIII dispatching his numerous wives to Edward VIII’s unprecedented abdication, Britain’s monarchs have been responsible for shaping some of the most dramatic moments in British history. Discover the sticky end that befell Edward II, the story of the princes in the Tower, the tale of the queen who reigned for less than a fortnight, and find out whether Macbeth really was a king of Scotland.Presented in an accessible, chronological format, this essential guide will fill in all those gaps in your history knowledge, remind you of those details you’d forgotten, and provide some fascinating and amusing facts about one of the longest-running monarchies in the world.

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If your response to a mention of the Wars of the Roses, the Sumerians or the Reformation is, ‘Hmm, I’ve heard of that – what was that again?’, then this is the book for you. This entertaining yet informative book travels back through time to fill in those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge, from the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance and the Cold War, to the American, French and Russian Revolutions, the World Wars ... and everything else you have forgotten from your school history lessons. In I Used to Know That: History, information is broken down into manageable, bite-sized chunks, refreshing your memory of all those things you once knew but have forgotten, and filling you in on the bits that the school syllabus didn’t include. From building the pyramids in Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall, everything you used to know – and much that you didn’t – is here.

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How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? ... And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. For example, did you know that 'the rule of thumb' refers to the use of the thumb to make measurements, as the first joint of the average adult thumb measures one inch?Absorbing, diverting and fascinating - as far as gift books go, Spilling the Beans really is the bee's knees!

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Filled with over 150 of the best riddles around, this fun and challenging puzzle book is designed to give kids’ brains a workout.What’s harder to catch the faster you run?Which word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?What has many rings but no fingers?From quick, easy riddles to keep young minds ticking over to longer riddles that involve some serious thinking power, this book is packed with brain-bending, rib-tickling conundrums to develop logic and lateral-thinking skills.All of the riddles are accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder, which add humour without giving the game away.Also available: The Kids’ Book of Awesome Riddles (9781780556352), which has sold over 35,000 copies in the English language.

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Use the bricks included with this fun, festive book to build your choice of three Christmas characters: a happy elf, a magical reindeer or Santa Claus himself!When you’re not building you can complete the puzzles, read the bedtime story and fill in your very own letter to Santa.With so much to build, read, rebuild and imagine, there’s never been a better way to look forward to Father Christmas’s visit. It’s the perfect LEGO® stocking filler!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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Head off on a series of action-packed missions with the awesome LEGO® DC Super Heroes™! Complete the puzzles to stop the Super-Villains and collect sticker rewards from the Super Heroes as you go. Fans of Superman™, Batman™ and Wonder Woman™ will love this sticker activity book!Activities used in this book previously appeared in LEGO® DC Super Heroes™: 1001 Stickers.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. (s23)

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The perfect sticker activity book for lovers of cute, baby animals.Adorable animals are everywhere in this super-cute activity book! Turn the pages and make your way through colouring pages, mazes, doodles, and search-and-finds, all full of the cutest baby animals. With colourful illustrations and more than 85 puffy stickers to add to the pages, this book is the perfect Easter gift for animal lovers!

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Filled with more summer fun than a busy, sunny beach, this colourful activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours during the summer holidays.Guide the mermaid through the maze, design your own spectacular sandcastle, pair the matching beach balls and test your memory skills with a fun, ice-cream themed picture challenge.Packed with over 40 puzzles to complete, from tropical mazes and holiday-themed search-and-finds to matching pairs and sandy spot-the-differences. With super-cute illustrations by Kathryn Selbert, this is the perfect gift for kids who can’t wait for summer.Also available: 9781780558172 The Egg-cellent Easter Activity Book 9781780559186 The Tree-mendous Christmas Activity Book9781916763128 The Spook-tacular Activity Book (September 2024)

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Join your favourite LEGO® Harry Potter™ friends in this spellbinding colouring book. Use your pens and pencils to complete the puzzles and bring colour to each magical Hogwarts™ scene.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23)

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Welcome to Heartlake City! This gorgeous activity book comes with your own Aliya mini-doll and her adorable puppy, Aira. Find out all about Aliya and her friends as you read the story, enjoy the comics and complete the fun puzzles and activities.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the FRIENDS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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From the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!Some words have strange double meanings. Others seem impossible to pronounce. Then there are the words that sound the same but mean something completely different when you change their spellings. And the ones with unusual stories behind them. Some are words you’ll need at school, while others you can use at home or with your friends. This book is packed with new words, old words, silly words, sporty words, political words, slang words, musical words, foodie words and loads, loads more.As well as simple definitions of each word, there are pronunciation tips, fun facts and handy mnemonics to help with spelling.

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Join Little House of Science on an incredible, behind-the-scenes tour of the human body. Discover where bodies come from, how they grow, their different parts and how they work.Brilliant Bodies Inside and Out dives deep into the inner workings of the body. From what goes on inside the stomach and the mechanics of the eye, to the different layers of the skin and what’s inside the blood, this is the ultimate guide to the human body.Six chapters cover the body’s key systems, with easy-to-follow illustrations and diagrams accompanying each page. Each chapter also includes fun experiments to try at home, such as food-tasting and how to make a model lung.Each spread features fascinating comparisons with the animal kingdom. For example, did you know that the Hydra, a tiny animal that lives in water, has around 1,000 neurons, whereas humans have 86 billion? Scientists are amazed by its ability to survive with such a simple nervous sys

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Part of the Buster Wellbeing series, Mindful Colouring for Kids helps children to take a moment, calm down and become more mindful of the world around them.It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of the world around us; sometimes we need to be more mindful of the sights, smells and sounds of the present moment. With over 30 relaxing images and scenes to colour in, kids can dip in anytime, anywhere, to find a moment of stillness. From chilled out sloths and meditating snow monkeys to soothing beach scenes and cosy jungle forts, the images and accompanying text invite kids to take a breath and find focus as they work through the colouring pages.

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Colour Me: Mini Beasts features everyone’s favourite creepy crawlies to colour in and enjoy. From beautiful butterflies and bumblebees to cute caterpillars and dragonflies, there is something for all young insect enthusiasts. Each fun and friendly artwork is accompanied with a fascinating fact, perfect for any budding ‘bugologists’.Other books in the series include:Colour Me: Things That Go - 9781780557670Colour Me: Trucks - 9781780557038Colour Me: Dinosaurs - 9781780557045

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From the best-selling author and illustrator team behind The Dinosaur Department Store, this charming picture book about overcoming fears, discovering your talent and the wonderful power of friendship will appeal to dino-loving children everywhere.Eliza Jane lives in a town where dinosaurs and humans live happily side-by-side – raptors run restaurants, Troodons are teachers and you can even pay a visit to see a dinosaur dentist. Every dinosaur has a job to do, apart from one shy dino called Parry who always feels like he’s getting in the way. Eliza Jane is determined to help him find his groove but everything poor Parry tries seems to end in disaster. Then, one night, Eliza Jane discovers that Parry has a very special hidden talent and a star is born …

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Bedtime, Little Mouse is part lyrical bedtime picture story and part how-to guide for parents wanting to lull their own little ones into sleep.Little Mouse lives in a beautiful woodland, where she plays happily all day long. But, after one hot day, a storm gathers overhead. Little Mouse and her friends have to rush home to take shelter from the booming thunder, flashing lightning and pouring rain.When she tries to get to sleep that night, Little Mouse can’t help but dwell on the scary storm raging outside. Luckily, Big Mouse is on hand to soothe her into a gentle sleep, using guided breathing, gentle meditation and reflection on all of the good things that happened during the day.After the bedtime story, parents and children can move on to the Mindful Bedtime Method. This mindfulness practice is developed specifically to help children relax and prepare for sleep. From noticing their breathing and the softness of their surroundings, to expressing gratitude for the day, these five mindful practices will help children develop a positive and healthy bedtime routine, which will have them relaxed and ready for bed.It is written by Magali Mialaret PgC, who used her background in applied neuroscience, stress management and yoga coaching to create a story that will develop good practice around bedtime routines and mindful reflection on emotions encountered during the day. It is brought to life with sweet and gentle illustrations by Carmen Saldaña, illustrator of numerous picture book titles.

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Want to know how to speak like a spy, make a balloon sword or hypnotize a chicken? This is the book for you. From the weird and wonderful to the hilarious and record breaking, it’s packed with over 500 fun facts and intriguing things that every kid should know.

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From the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!Some words have strange double meanings. Others seem impossible to pronounce. Then there are the words that sound the same but mean something completely different when you change their spellings. And the ones with unusual stories behind them. Some are words you’ll need at school, while others you can use at home or with your friends. This book is packed with new words, old words, silly words, sporty words, political words, slang words, musical words, foodie words and loads, loads more.As well as simple definitions of each word, there are pronunciation tips, fun facts and handy mnemonics to help with spelling. 365 Words Every Kid Should Know has been developed with the aid of an educational consultant, to fit in with the curriculum’s Key Stages 2 and 3.

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Go for goal with this fun-packed book of over 100 football-themed mazes.From boots and balls to fans and flags, these mazes come in all shapes and sizes (and there’s even a pie-shaped one for when you get peckish). With twists, turns and tackles, each maze is guaranteed to challenge even the most fanatical of footie fans. Start off in the lower leagues, then progress through trickier and trickier tangles until you’ve made it all the way to the final trophy.And, for readers eager to boost their football know-how, there are also loads of real-life football facts to wow your mates with.

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Discover the magical world of caticorns, unicorns, purr-maids and much more in this unique colouring book.Featuring all the trendiest animal mash-ups, grab your pens and get ready to complete these enchanting scenes. You’ll find llama-corns, panda-corns and pug-icorns all waiting to be coloured in.Every page features an inspirational quote destined to spark your imagination.

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Suitable for holidays and rainy days, the Holiday Boredom Buster will fill your days with endless fun.This book is packed with pictures to colour, doodles to complete and puzzles to solve – including mazes, spot-the-differences, search-and-finds, dot-to-dots and tricky brainteasers.So pop your pens and this book in your backpack wherever you go to fill your holiday with fun.Other titles in the series:9781780555676 Are We Nearly There Yet?9781780556055 The Backpack Activity Book9781780556062 Amazing Pen & Paper Games

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This pocket-sized dot-to-dot book is perfect for keeping boys and girl of all ages entertained for hours on end. With over 150 puzzles, this book is brimming with stylish dot to dots to discover and colour. The puzzles are spread over beginner, intermediate, advanced and ace-puzzler difficulties, for the ultimate dot-to-dot challenge. Featuring a stylish new cover design, this title is part of the 'Buster Puzzle Books' series.Other books in the series:9781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 19781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 29781780554419 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 19781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 29781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 19781780555027 The Kids' Book of Mazes 29781780555010 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 19781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 29781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1

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An inspirational look at some of the most amazing women in history, complete with creative fill-in elements to spark imagination. Every page of this book is filled with aspirational and astounding stories about the most influential women to have ever lived. What’s more, readers can step into the lives of these inspirational figures with unique activities, creative questions to answer and captivating topics to give thought to.With quirky artwork to bring each story to life, readers can travel the globe and discover remarkable women from across the world, from every kind of profession, with every kind of talent. From American aviator Amelia Earhart and Danish spy Brita Tott, to the Polish physicist Marie Curie and Mexican activist Eufrosina Cruz.

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A truly magical colouring book, brimming with extraordinary illustrations of fantastic fairytale princesses, sparkling slippers, amazing ball-gowns, cute carriages and pretty ponies. Children will simply fall in love with this enchanting collection of beautiful scenes to colour!

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'A great book that helps you look after the most powerful computer you will ever have.' – Jay Jayamohan, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, John Radcliffe Hospital, OxfordAn essential guide for living better for longer. Packed full of exercises and practical tips to keep our most vital organ in shape, and breaking down the science between brain function and how sleep, exercise, diet and even socializing are imperative for maintaining our grey matter. What does it mean to have a healthy, happy brain? Especially in the current climate, where our lifestyles are changing dramatically and our movements are being restricted, getting to know the factors that affect our brain function and the things we can actively do to improve it is crucial.Written in an accessible and engaging way for the nonscientist, this will be a comprehensive and up-to-date look at our current understanding, what a fast-changing field it is and how much we still don’t know when it comes to disorders of the brain. Including some fascinating insights from leading scientists in the field and focusing on important areas such as diet, sleep, exercise, brain training and emotions, Brain Power will explain the science behind what really affects our brains, as well as providing practical tips and exercises to improve and maintain brain function into old age.

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‘Stimulating, intelligent and enjoyable discussions of the most important issues of our day.’ STEVEN PINKER ‘From entrepreneurs to athletes, and world leaders to entertainers, this is a fascinating collection of interviews with some of the world’s most influential individuals.’ MARK CUBAN ‘Thought Economics is a fine rebuke to the soundbite culture; these interviews are driven by real curiosity, and there is a wealth of wisdom here.’ EDWARD STOURTON ________________________Since 2007, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vikas Shah has been on a mission to interview the people shaping our century. Including conversations with Nobel prizewinners, business leaders, politicians, artists and Olympians, he has been in the privileged position of questioning the minds that matter on the big issues that concern us all. We often talk of war and conflict, the economy, culture, technology and revolutions as if they are something other than us. But all these things are a product of us – of our ideas, our dreams and our fears. We live in fast-moving and extraordinary times, and the changes we’re experiencing now, in these first decades of the twenty-first century, feel particularly poignant as decisions are made that will inform our existence for years to come. What started out as a personal interest in the mechanisms that inform our views of the world, and a passion for understanding, has grown into a phenomenal compilation of once-in-a-lifetime conversations. In this incredible collection, Shah shares some of his most emotive and insightful interviews to date.

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Keep little ones entertained for hours on end with an exciting variety of 70 search and find puzzles.This lively puzzle book, full of cute animals and objects, is ideal for young children aged 5+. Each puzzle tests young minds, and encourages picture and pattern recognition. Immersive and full of fun, activities include spot the difference, odd ones out, matching pairs, counting puzzles and many more. Puzzlers can expect to run alongside dashing dinosaurs, party with penguins, encounter cheeky monsters and even pair up a bunch of riotous robots. This is the perfect boredom-busting companion to use at home, on holiday and on long journeys.

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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!

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Movie Star Doodles is a dazzling doodle book that captures all the glitz and glamour of the movies. Budding artists can fashion elegant gowns for blockbuster premieres, complete scary stage make-up, create sensational film sets, design their own movie award, write their name in a star on Hollywood Boulevard, and much more.

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

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe inspirational memoir from the founder of the You, Me and the Big C podcast, Rachael Bland. Courageous and life-affirming, this is a mother’s final gift to her son. My beautiful son, I so wish that I didn’t have to leave you now. But believe me, I tried EVERYTHING I could to stay around for you, and for every moment I could eke out of this life. From the outset, it was not a fair fight. My cancer was too big, and too aggressive, and we didn’t start on a level playing field. You were fourteen months old and at the beginning I was so full of fierce intention that we could get past this. I would lay you in your cot each night and silently communicate from my mind to yours, ‘I will do this Freddie, I will gladly take whatever they throw at me if it means we can stay together’. In 2016, beloved broadcaster and journalist Rachael Bland was diagnosed with can

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Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware.Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has been fascinating generations of readers, watchers and listeners for over 130 years, since he first appeared in print in 1887. Now an internationally renowned cultural icon, his name appears on books, films, television dramas, radio plays, stage adaptations and the rest right across the world and he is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as ‘the most portrayed movie character’ in history. With all this material readily available, one might think there’s not much to find out about Sherlock, but in Sherlock Unlocked, Daniel Smith looks behind what we think we know about the well-known sleuth and reveals little-known facts of which every Sherlock aficionado should be aware. From the eccentric and odd characters to the bizarre plot twis

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Passport to Holiday Fun is packed with amazing travel-themed doodles for children to colour and complete. The striking partially coloured artwork will inspire children of all ages to get creative and enjoy the excitement of new and exotic landscapes and locations.

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Dress Up Meghan, the most stylish royal of the moment.Radiant, creative and a fearless feminist … who wouldn’t want to be in Meghan’s gang? Well, now you can be her personal stylist, mix-and-matching a host of chic-sticker outfits and accessories for a range of occasions, as well as dressing up other royals, friends and family. From a classy engagement shoot with Prince Harry and a glamorous red-carpet appearance, to a wild safari holiday and a sunny Californian road trip, not forgetting the event of the year: the celebration of Meghan and Prince Harry’s marriage at Windsor Castle.Meghan and Harry fever is sweeping the nation, and this fun sticker book won’t fail to bring a smile, and hours of entertainment, to children and adults alike.

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A truly royal colouring book for girls of all ages to complete and create. Filled with beautiful, partially coloured illustrations of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in some of her most stylish outfits, girls can customize Kate's wardrobe by adding colour and pretty patterns of their own. From taking to the water on the royal barge for the Queen's Jubilee or attending a glamorous charity dinner, to watching athletes compete at the Olympic Games or taking Lupo the puppy for a walk in the park, there are outfits for every occasion.

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Meet Professor Remus Lupin, expert on Defence Against the Dark Arts and hater of full moons.Assemble your Professor Lupin minifigure and buildable Dementor™, read all about his adventures with Harry and complete the fun activities.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s24)

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In this breathtaking new title, artist Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou uses her characteristically intricate style to give 46 familiar scenes from nature an extraordinary twist. From an hourglass containing the shifting sands of a desert habitat to a bathtub overflowing with the wonders of the ocean, Enchanted Earth celebrates the magic and intrigue of the natural world. Incorporating unusual perspectives, interesting shapes and otherworldly elements makes for a truly awe-inspiring colouring book.Also by Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou:Circle of Life 9781912785278Nature Mandalas 9781912785520

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Following on from the success of Colourmorphia, this is the second book to feature the most striking images from Kerby Rosanes’ bestselling Morphia series. A 16-page full-colour section will display some of the most spectacular artworks that have been coloured by Kerby’s fans, accompanied by stylistic comments and tips so readers can create their own masterpieces. The illustrations featured in the colour section will be repeated in the black-and-white section, to give colourists an opportunity to duplicate the approach, along with other beautiful artwork from Animorphia, Imagimorphia, Mythomorphia, Geomorphia and Fantomorphia for fans to try their hand at.The perfect way to celebrate the talent of Kerby and his fans.

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Intricate mandalas fuse lovingly-crafted shapes and symbols with striking wild imagery from across the globe.Powerful spiritual symbols in art and in meditation, these circular patterns celebrate the beauty of nature in a dazzling colouring book from artist Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou. Visit life under the sea, on land and in the sky, bringing your own choice of colour as you go.Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou previously created Circle of Life, which explored the rhythms and riches of the natural world.

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A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and children alike.Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out of The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more.Colour and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.

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Step into another world in a transportive colouring book that knows no bounds.Epic doodler Kerby Rosanes allows his wildest imaginings to come to life as he creates microcosms of strange realities with his own unique twist. Enchanting realms and entire universes are transported to strange and wonderful new habitats and a hidden magic key ‘unlocks’ the next world. Viking ships set sail through the eyes of a skull, an open book has a steampunk city rising from its pages and a giant tortoise carries a haunted house on its shell – all for you to bring to life in colour.

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Following the international success of Animorphia, translated in over 30 languages, comes Imagimorphia, a strange and amazing colouring and doodling challenge from talented artist Kerby Rosanes. Kerby’s unique and ground-breaking black-and-white-line style lends the book wide cross-over appeal and will attract fans of all ages.Animals and objects are formed from weird and wonderful things. The intricate compositions are filled with mind-boggling detail and there are objects hidden throughout the book to find.Other books in the colouring series include:9781910552070 Animorphia9781910552261 Mythomorphia 9781910552865 Fantomorphia9781910552926 Geomorphia

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Sir Winston Churchill remains a British hero, lauded for his oratorical skill. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his journalism, speeches and broadcasts run to millions of words. From 1940 he inspired and united the British people and guided their war effort. Behind the public figure, however, was a man of vast humanity and enormous wit. His most famous speeches and sayings have passed into history but many of his aphorisms, puns and jokes are less well known. This enchanting collection brings together hundreds of his wittiest remarks as a record of all that was best about this endearing, conceited, talented and wildly funny Englishman. Also available in the series:(9781782433651) The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II(9781782435426) The Wicked Wit of Oscar Wilde(9781782435662) The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen

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