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The teenage years can be a turbulent time, and managing the pressures of school, friendships, puberty and family life is tricky for many young people. This book takes an honest look at some of these issues, and offers plenty of tips and suggestions to help teenagers cope with anxiety and stress. Many aspects of self-care are explored, including eating well, sleeping enough, doing things you enjoy and socializing. There's guidance for managing social media too, and a 'happy, healthy life plan' to take forward. In a time of many pressures on young people, this book offers both insight, and sound friendly advice.

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Romantic, cool and glamorous, the Chloé woman embodies the bohemian femininity that the fashion house has become known for.From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods, Chloé has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952. Founded by Gaby Aghion, who introduced the revolutionary concept of ready-to-wear, the maison has since been steered by legendary designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Stella McCartney.Including carefully curated images of Chloé''s most sought-after pieces as well as captivating text, Little Book of Chloé tells the story behind an iconic fashion house from its beginnings in Paris through to its continued status as the It-girl design house today.

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Rome in the 1950s: following the darkness of fascism and Nazi occupation during the Second World War, the city is reinvigorated. The street cafés and nightclubs are filled with movie stars and film directors as Hollywood productions flock to the city to film at Cinecittà Studios. Fiats and Vespas throng the streets, and the newly christened paparazzi mingle with tourists enjoying la dolce vita. It is a time of beauty, glamour – and more than a little scandal. Caroline Young explores the city in its golden age, as the emergence of celebrity journalism gave rise to a new kind of megastar. They are the ultimate film icons: Ava Gardner, Anna Magnani, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman and Elizabeth Taylor. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Italian capital, the story follows their lives and loves on and off the camera, and the great, now legendary, films that marked their journeys. From the dark days of the Second World War through to the hedonistic hippies in the late 1960s, this evocative narrative captures the essence of Rome – its beauty, its tragedy and its creativity – through the lives of those who helped to recreate it.

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Rome in the 1950s: following the darkness of fascism and Nazi occupation during the Second World War, the city is reinvigorated. The street cafés and nightclubs are filled with movie stars and film directors as Hollywood productions flock to the city to film at Cinecittà Studios. Fiats and Vespas throng the streets, and the newly christened paparazzi mingle with tourists enjoying la dolce vita. It is a time of beauty, glamour – and more than a little scandal. Caroline Young explores the city in its golden age, as the emergence of celebrity journalism gave rise to a new kind of megastar. They are the ultimate film icons: Ava Gardner, Anna Magnani, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman and Elizabeth Taylor. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Italian capital, the story follows their lives and loves on and off the camera, and the great, now legendary, films that marked their journeys. From the dark days of the Second World War through to the hedonistic hippies in the late 1960s, this evocative narrative captures the essence of Rome – its beauty, its tragedy and its creativity – through the lives of those who helped to recreate it.

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Discover fashion that dared to be different, risked reputations and put careers in jeopardy. This is what happens when people take tradition and rip it up.FashionQuake introduces 50 pivotal moments that shook the world and changed mainstream fashion forever, telling the fascinating stories behind each piece’s creation, reception and legacy. From awe-inspiring couture to protest T-shirts, bumster trousers to safety-pin dresses, this book profiles the cutting-edge of fashion, featuring enigmatic designers, risqué campaigns, surreal haute couture and radical clothing. By tracing the history of modern fashion via the pieces that steered away from the norm, Caroline Young tells us how we got to the here and now. This fascinating and deeply insightful book presents an alternative introduction to fashion focusing on 50 moments that consciously questioned boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today. This book is from the Culture Quake series, which looks into iconic moments of culture which truly created paradigm shifts in their respective fields. Also available are ArtQuake, FilmQuake and MusicQuake.

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For its luminescent beauty and timeless elegance, the pearl has been prized for centuries, from ancient civilizations and royalty to society girls and Hollywood celebrities. Not only a symbol of wealth, status and power, this rare gem is a moon-like talisman associated with healing, protection and purity.Weaving myth and history, art and literature, the sacred and the secular, this book unfolds the fascinating 4,000-year-old story of the pearl, including tales of pearl-divers in the Pacific, the jewellery of ancient Rome and legendary pearls such as the 500-year-old La Peregrina and the 14-pound Pearl of Allah. Here you will learn of the various types of pearls, both cultured and costume styles, how to wear and care for them, as well as pearls in popular culture and in fashions through the ages.

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A charming, illustrated gift book combining two timelessly stylish subjects - Audrey Hepburn and the city of Paris.Both classic, both inimitable, both fashion icons - Audrey Hepburn and Paris are a match made in heaven. Falling in love with the city at a young age, Audrey returned to Paris again and again in some of her most celebrated films (Sabrina, Funny Face, How to Steal a Million, Charade) wearing outfits from her favourite Parisian couturier, Hubert de Givenchy, and creating some of the most significant fashion moments of the twentieth century.Audrey in Paris brings together over 100 stunning photographs of her most iconic moments in the city, from film stills and behind-the-scenes shots to candid images of Audrey enjoying the city as a visitor. The book also includes a bespoke illustrated map showing her favourite spots. While dozens of successful books on Audrey have been published, this will be the first to document her time in the city of light.Tapping into Audrey's status as a fashion idol, which spans across the generations, as well as Paris's status as the world's capital of elegance, Audrey in Paris combines the gifty charm of How to be Parisian Wherever You Are with Audrey's forever appeal as a fashion muse.Gorgeous finishes will make this a stylish gift book to be treasured for years to come.

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If Coco Chanel were to give a masterclass on design, creativity and attitude, what wisdom would she impart? Discover the life, work and legacy of Chanel in this sharply curated biography focusing on artistic spirit. Chanel’s ethos captured the imagination of post-war women, releasing them from the corseted silhouette and changing what we wore forever. But how did Chanel think? How did her experiences shape her creative career? And how was her no-holds-barred attitude reflected in her work? What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down Chanel's life and work into memorable maxims that epitomise her ground-breaking perspective – including Poverty Can Be Luxury, Rebel Against Your Rivals, Find Your Spirit Animal and Twist Textile Traditions. This book uncovers Chanel's creative approach, her inspirations, her business acumen and the details that make her designs so timeless. With pithy, illuminating text and inspirational photographs, learn something from Chanel and apply it to your own life, creativity and style. These are the things that really define what it means to be Chanel. Small and beautifully formed – if you like this, What Alexander McQueen Can Teach You About Fashion is also available.

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The epitome of British heritage fashion, the Burberry trench coat is a beloved wardrobe classic. Practical yet versatile; it is sleek and sexy but also a preppy favourite. Since the launch of the coat in 1912, Burberry has unveiled a selection of styles that has reached iconic stature and here you will discover their original designs, seasonal adaptations and limited editions.The book also takes a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, the preloved market and how to authenticate a Burberry. So, whether you are considering buying retail or secondhand, dressing for weather or fashion, this is your ultimate guide to the world''s most famous coat.

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The story of fashion is woven through with colour. Vividly illustrated and compellingly written, The Colour of Fashion uncovers the colourful history of style, through 10 shades and their key moments in the spotlight – including Beyoncé in empowering yellow chiffon, Valentino's signature red gowns, and Audrey Hepburn in that Little Black Dress – and shows that colour means so much more than meets the eye.Black - Purple - Blue - Green - Yellow - Orange - Brown - Red - Pink - White

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Guided by friendly jungle animals, children can develop their comprehension skills through a variety of enjoyable activities. This workbook will build confidence in reading and writing, including writing a letter, story or summary, and finding information in a text.

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Butterflies, dragonflies, caterpillars, spiders - the world is full of amazing bugs of all shapes and sizes. Find out which ones live in jungles, deserts, swamps and gardens by adding over 170 stickers to the colourful scenes in this book. Includes simple facts, the names of all the bugs and links to recommended websites to find out more.

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This charming book is just waiting to be filled with beautiful flower stickers. It includes colourful scenes of all kinds of gorgeous meadows, woodlands and gardens, all brimming with birds, bees, bugs and butterflies. With labels for the stickers, there's lots to learn and talk about.

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With the help of Peck the woodpecker and a host of forest friends, children can develop their comprehension skills. The activities in this book build confidence in reading and understanding written English, including stories, poems, adverts, instructions and letters. Beautifully illustrated by Magda Brol.

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This beautifully illustrated book is packed with woodland scenes to decorate and fill with deer, foxes, squirrels, badgers and more woodland creatures. Children can use the stickers to bring each page to life.

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The enjoyable and accessible activities in this workbook help children develop comprehension and writing skills, from understanding recipes, lists, diaries, poems and posters to interpreting instructions and using information books. Friendly animal characters illustrated by talented Italian artist Elisa Paganelli gently guide children through each task.

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Caroline Young (Author) Caroline read English at Cambridge University and taught English in Greece and the UK before joining Usborne as a writer and editor. She has written books about a huge variety of subjects, for all ages, and believes it's one of the best jobs in the world. Caroline lives and works on Anglesey in North Wales.

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When war was declared in September 1939, young people around the world were expected to put on a uniform and fight in a conflict not of their making. They may have been dressed in regulation khaki or air force blue, or restricted by rationing, but driven by angst, patriotism and survival, they took every opportunity to express themselves by adapting their clothing. Away from the war their lives were shaped by swing music and its fashions, allowing individualism to flourish despite repression and offering a rebellious reaction to the fearful sound of jackboots marching in unison. It was a time of new identities, factions and hierarchies. From the British Tommies and the American GIs, to the ‘Glamour Boys’ of the RAF, the ‘Spitfire Girls’ of the ATA and members of the French Resistance, Kitted Out is a fresh take on the history of the Second World War through a fashionable eye. The poignant and inspiring stories behind the uniforms, styles and self-expression in Britain, the United States, North Africa and occupied Europe will be painfully resonant to a new generation of young people.

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The essential guide to pop's unstoppable megastar

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Born in 1902 in Seattle, Washington, Frances Lovell Oldham left her hometown in her early twenties to pursue a journalism career in Europe. At a time when women rarely found independent success, Frances transcended boundaries as a working woman in London, becoming fashion editor first at British Vogue then later at Harper’s Bazaar, when the magazines were expressively modernist in their design and output.Her story is even more remarkable given she made a career comeback after fracturing her spine during a house fire that killed her first husband in 1933. At Harper’s Bazaar, she would raise the morale of British women during the Second World War, and embarked on a fearlesss trade mission to the United States to boost British exports. After marrying Captain Alwyne Farquharson, the 16th Laird of Invercauld, in 1949, Frances threw herself into life as the queen’s neighbour at Balmoral and brought glamour and eccentricity to the grouse moors of Deeside.Drawing on interviews with Frances’ daughter and friends, and staff who once worked with her, as well as archival material and extracts from her own unpublished memoirs, The Fabulous Frances Farquharson offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and will not fail to fascinate and enthral.

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With wipe-clean pages for endless practice, this book is a perfect way for children to begin to learn joined up handwriting. Friendly monsters show how to write each letter to make it easier to join up and there are dotted letters and words to draw over with the wipe-clean pen. There’s even a short story to complete in your best handwriting.

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Wildflowers are not only beautiful, they are of vital importance in providing food for bees and other pollinators. And they are found everywhere - in meadows, woodlands, jungles, mountains, deserts, grasslands and even in towns and cities. This fabulously illustrated book showcases dozens of different species with over 130 flower and insect stickers to add to the delightful scenes. Each is carefully labelled to help you differentiate cornflowers from corn cockles and poppies from primroses.

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With lots of practical advice, this lively, accessible guide explains how we can stay healthy. Covering everything from diet, exercise and hormones to mental health, hygiene and sleep, this is an essential book for young people and includes links to websites to find out more.

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Friendships are of vital importance for all age-groups and good friendships go hand-in-hand with good mental health. But what is a friend, and why do we need them so much? This insightful guide explores how we can make friends, how we can keep them, what makes a good friend and whether we need best friends. It provides advice on recognizing fake and toxic friendships, surviving fall-outs and break-ups, and building resilience while successfully navigating the choppy waters around tribes, cliques, groups and gangs. There's also help for those coping with bullying and unkind behaviour, both on and offline.

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Join the princesses for a busy day around the castle, as they walk in the gardens, have a tea party, get ready for the ball and dance under glittering chandeliers. With over 200 stickers to choose from, children can use their creativity and imagination to complete each colourful scene.

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Little children will love exploring the wonders of their garden or park in this lively sticker book. Bright, colourful pictures show scenes including “Fantastic flowers”, “Scrumptious fruit” and “By the garden pond”. With over 250 stickers to complete the scenes, this book will bring hours of fun, and encourage children to look more closely at the natural world around them.

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Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colourful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There's also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

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