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As the author takes Kudu,
the dog, for his walk
he finds himself
considering the whole
gamut of things canine.
Along the way he finds
himself exploring much
bigger subjects - war,
bravery; office politics,
current affairs, all
given sudden levity and a
new sanity when viewed
through the prism of
walking the dog.
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'Me without you is like,
sky without blue. Mowgli
without Baloo. Kung
without fu.' There are a
million ways of saying 'I
love you and life just
isn't the same without
you', but none quite
like this! This title
features a narrative that
is combined with drawings
to get the message across
loud and clear and make
your loved one feel all
rosy inside.
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The classic story of "A
Charlie Brown Christmas"
is one of the most
well-known and best-loved
of all of Charles M
Schultz Peanuts
animations. This kit
includes a small, sad
Charlie Brown Christmas
tree, one red bauble to
decorate it, Linus'
blanket to wrap around
the tree's roots, and a
full-colour mini edition
of "A Charlie Brown
Christmas".
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Mums. Aren't they great?
They come in all shapes
and sizes, with wildly
differing packaging and
accessories. But every
mum, each and every
single type, deserves
celebrating. This work
celebrates all the types
of Mums there are - from
the overprotective mum
who worries constantly;
to the mum who uses her
homemade cooking as bait.
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With the morning coffee
or the afternoon
cuppa...any time,
really, is a good time
to have a cookie or a
cupcake. This is a
collection of fabulously
good-looking and
great-tasting cupcakes,
cookies, muffins and
slices. It includes a
range of traditional and
modern recipes for cakes,
cookies, muffins and
slices of various shapes
and flavours.
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Penguins are particularly
endearing birds,
waddling along in their
'dinner jackets'. And
puffins stand out from
the crowd with their
distinctive colourful
beak. This gift book is
filled with fun-filled
photography of these
creatures making their
way in their cold,
unforgiving world just as
we do in ours, alongside
words of wit and wisdom.
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Pigs and piglets can be
so disarmingly cute - not
least because we can
often see ourselves in
them. Who doesn't like to
do a little wallowing
from time to time? This
gift book is filled with
shots of these amusing
creatures from sty to
trough to idle lazing,
alongside words of wit
and wisdom that can make
you pause for celebration
and reflection.
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The enduring legend of
Shakespeare's pair of
star-crossed lovers draws
millions of visitors to
Verona, Italy, each
year. Featuring more than
seventy-five heartfelt
letters, this poetic
book retraces the history
behind Shakespeare's tale
and tours the monuments
that have fueled the
world's enchantment with
Juliet and her Romeo.
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Features images that at
first glance are composed
of seemingly meaningless
psychedelic colours
splashed in random
patterns of swirls and
strokes of a painter's
brush. When you look at
the patterns closely,
you will see them begin
to swirl, move,
separate and converge,
all at once! This title
offers images that are a
mix of art and science.
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Of interest to those
learning Latin, this
book looks at topics
ranging from Ancient
Roman curses found at
Bath and a birthday
invitation from Hadrian's
Wall to fascinating
extracts from
post-Renaissance
Latinists like Descartes.
It explores the joys of
Latin poetry via Medieval
lyrics and verse
epitaphs.
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Every mum deserves to
know how special she is.
This book includes: tips
and tricks for
entertaining a young
family; famous"es on
mothering; innovative
recipes for sharing
culinary fun with the
children; top-ten reasons
why mums are so fabulous;
things to make and do as
a family; and, stories
that remind us all why
our mums are so
important.
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There's no one quite like
a Granny for providing
love, care and wisdom
for the whole family.
This book includes: ideas
for entertaining the
grandkids; examples of
the 'grandma-isms' that
make each granny so
special; famous"es
and anecdotes on the art
of being a grandmother;
and, more.
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Using evidence from the
world's largest language
databank, the Oxford
English Corpus,
Butterfield uncovers
fascinating facts about
the English language.
Where does our vocabulary
come from? How is our
language really being
used? How do word
meanings change? This
entertaining book has the
authoritative answers to
key questions about our
language.
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Every dad deserves to
know just how much he is
loved. Packed full of
tales and practical
information for dads who
like to be in the know,
this book includes: tips
and tricks for
entertaining the family;
real-life tales of
derring-do from heroic
(and some not-so-heroic)
dads; and, stories that
remind us all why our
dads are so important.
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Collapsing banks,
collapsing countries,
massive government cuts,
rising debt, inflation
and the possibility of a
double dip. It's amid all
this uncertainty that the
already embattled modern
woman needs the best
advice she can get about
how to be as cool and
calm in life as possible.
This title offers pearls
of life wisdom for women.
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The early months of
marriage are bubbling
over with magical,
one-of-a-kind "firsts" -
like that first time the
two of you left the house
unintentionally dressed
exactly alike, or that
very first piece of junk
mail addressed to both of
you. This work helps you
commemorate those
wonderful milestones of
married life.
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This handy little book
will prove to be the
perfect antidote to all
your kitchen worries.
Packed full of
humorous"es and
witty quips, as well as
invaluable tips and
essential techniques,
every home cook can be
saved from the despair of
a sunken souffle or learn
how to save a mayonnaise
that is threatening to
split.
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Acts of kindness,
comforting hugs,
encouraging smiles and
good times spent together
- there are so many
reasons to say: thank
you! This work features
photographs and
well-chosen words that
bring a smile to anyone's
face - the perfect way to
show gratitude to a
friend or loved one at
any time of year.
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At last, a series of
infant-friendly
instructions to everyday
life! These full colour
manuals are so simple
they can be understood by
your newborn child. An
essential purchase for
expectant parents,
harried mothers, tired
fathers and overly
involved grandparents.
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Collapsing banks,
collapsing countries,
massive government cuts,
rising debt, inflation
and the possibility of a
double dip. It's amid all
this uncertainty that the
already embattled modern
man needs the best advice
he can get about how to
be the best he can. This
title offers pearls of
life wisdom for men.
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Everyone has favourite
moments with their
grandad that they
treasure, whether it be
a favourite anecdote,
activity that is shared,
or some wise advice from
years of experience. This
book is full of real-life
stories, quips and
advice including,
famous"es and
anecdotes on
grandfatherhood, and
exciting things to make
and do.
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The perfect Mothers' Day
gift, this gorgeous
little book is packed
full of all the brilliant
and funny things that
mums do. At the back,
there are also some lined
pages that older children
can fill in to add their
own personal reasons why
they love their mum.
Humorous, touching and
original, this book is
sure to delight any
parent.
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Since the monastic era in
the West, the
organisation by hours has
become so ubiquitous that
it has come almost to
seem uncaused, a fact of
nature. This title looks
at its strangeness and
richness, from the
structure of the working
day to the imposition of
curfews, and from the
scheduling of public
events to the content of
etiquette.
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Suitable for married
couples, this book
features Before We Go,
which contains helpful
destination and packing
tips and a checklist of
what to arrange before
your trip. It also
features In Our Trip,
that contains pages to
document the places you
visited, special meals
you tried, and the books
you read and music you
listened to together.
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William Hogarth
(1697-1764) is an artist
whose reputation has been
based on his numerous
prints and engraved
works, such as "A Rake's
Progress", A Harlot's
Progress, Marriage
A-la-Mode, Industry and
Idleness, Beer Street and
"The Four Stages of
Cruelty". This book
offers a selection from
these prints and presents
an overview of the
artist.
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Take a trip to the cinema
and there's gorgeous
George Clooney smiling at
you with his salt and
pepper charm, Harrison
Ford with his shimmering
locks, Sean Connery with
that white-silver
tonsure. Turn on your TV
and there's a shiny array
of them; Des Lynam and
Parky. This title
features all these
favourites.
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The latest addition to
our gift book series.
Deeper colours give this
work-orientated theme a
more traditional office
feel. Of course, the
ever-popular Born to Shop
humour is still obvious
amongst the pinstripes
and Post-its and with
sentiments relating to
that very particular type
of office wit, this new
title is the perfect
gift.
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From winter wonderlands
to summertime fun, this
title revels in the
wonders of various
seasons. It provides the
reader with the bare
bones of a sketch or
outline, which they can
then expand upon. It is
packed with over 365
pages of activities,
including colouring,
cutting and pasting.
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A mini aquarium, which
comes with two pets which
require no feeding, no
walking and no vet's
bills, yet which still
provide hours of
distraction from boring
work, and make great
company. It includes: 2
plastic fish; magnetic
wand; clear fish tank; 3
aquatic backgrounds;
gravel; and, 1 plant.
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Who was the only prime
minister to own three
Derby winners? Where
would you find the islets
of Langerhans? Which
country has Ouagadougou
as its capital city? Do
the simplest questions
have you scratching your
head, or are you the one
who shouts out the
answers to the
bioluminescence section
of University Challenge?
This book tests your
knowledge.
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Teaches a man how to be a
man, that harks back to
a less sheltered and
pampered age when,
without the aid of
technology. This title
helps you learn and
relearn forgotten skills
like how to light a fire
in a downpour, set a
broken limb or harvest
food from the wild,
among many other skills
that a true adventurer
cannot do without.
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Captures the special
moments in your baby's
early life. From their
first smile to their
first steps, this book
helps you jot down their
little milestones. With
lots of space to keep
photos and other
treasured keepsakes, it
includes many sections
such as 'Baby's First
Week', 'Baby's Growth'
and 'Baby's Favourite
Toys'.
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She's sold millions of
albums, shocked the
public with her crazy
outfits and entertained
the planet; now the
ultimate princess of pop
and eccentric fashionista
is in your very own
hands. This paper doll
book gives you your own
Gaga to dress in a range
of wild, surreal outfits
with accessories and hair
styles.
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This charming new book by
Leigh Crandall is a
collection of
inspiring"es, easy
ideas for good living and
stories from real people
about the simple things
they do that enrich their
lives. This perfect gift
book is divided into
three chapters - Love,
Live and Laugh and is
full of ideas to help you
take time to enjoy what
matters most in life.
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Takes you through the
basics of grammar,
punctuation and spelling,
providing clear and
concise explanations of
each concept followed by
exercises to test how
much you've remembered
and consolidate your
knowledge. This title
also covers parts of
speech, sentence
structure, spelling,
punctuation and more.
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Maths is one of those
tricky subjects that
continues to throw us
problems, even after our
school days. From
splitting the bill in a
restaurant, to counting
out change at a till or
working out exchange
rates, maths can still
send us into a sweat in
our everyday adult life.
This book intends to take
the fear out of maths.
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I've wanted to apologize
for what seems an
eternity. What I did was
so thoughtless--worse
than eating the centre
out of all the Oreos in
the world. In what
Bradley Trevor Greive
declares will be the last
book in the much-loved
series, he tackles the
most delicate subject of
all--the apology.
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We all love the classic
fairy tales, but how
well do we remember them?
This title includes tales
that remind parents of
the details of various
classics. It contains
such tales as:
"Cinderella";
"Thumbelina"; "The Little
Mermaid"; "Jack and the
Beanstalk"; "Snow White";
"The Princess and the
Pea"; and, The Elves and
the Shoemaker.
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Do you know what a
mousewife is? No, it's
not a houseproud rodent
but a woman who spends
all her time on the
computer instead of
getting on with those
tedious chores. This
guide decodes the
infuriating buzzwords and
jargon that pepper our
lives. It exposes
corporate doublespeak,
political spin,
journalistic euphemisms
and other trendy phrases.
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From "Star Wars" to "WALL
E", boys of all
generations continue to
be fascinated by robots.
This book teaches boys
how to make their own. It
contains twenty different
robotic projects, each
illustrated with
step-by-step
instructions, covering
all things robotic, from
robots suits and jet
packs, to edible robots,
and giant robots.
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Day-to-day life is full
of scenarios where your
skill with numbers is
tested, whether it's
dividing up your share of
the restaurant bill, or
working out whether
you've been overcharged
at the checkout. This
book contains the various
shortcuts, fun tricks
and fresh approaches you
need to tackle complex
calculations.
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This pocket guide takes
you through every aspect
of football, from kits,
clubs and competitions to
tactics, transfers and
triumphs. Discover famous
rivalries, infamous
players and the history
behind our nation's most
popular sport. Full of
fascinating trivia and
practical information,
this armchair handbook
will enlighten, educate
and entertain.
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Compassion and empathy
are two essential
personal attributes that
can sometimes be so
difficult to express in
times of trouble. This
little volume can inspire
you to communicate your
feelings of sympathy in
just the right way, or
take comfort yourself in
the sentiments expressed
in its pages. It also
includes"ations.
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With this kit, complete
with a 32page book
explaining bonsai
gardening, an
instruction sheet, a
small pot, a peat
pellet, a packet of
seeds, and a pair of
scissors, indoor
gardeners can grow a
peaceful mini-garden
anywhere they choose.
Whether it's on a desk or
in a kitchen, this
little bit of greenery
will brighten up the
day-just add water! Also
available in a full-size
kit
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Do you hang on to tickets
from sporting events or
rock concerts you've
attended? Or collect
historical stubs from a
certain era? This handy
journal is useful for
preserving and showing
them off. It allows you
to store tickets of all
shapes and sizes, and
provides line space to
jot down your notes about
the tickets. It contains
acid-free pages.
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With colour photographs
and detailed line
drawings, this journal
depicts the grand dignity
and scope of the coastal
native cultural
landscape. It includes
images of wildlife and
flowers indigenous to the
lush Pacific Northwest
Coast environment that
provide an inspiring
visual backdrop for a
writer's thoughts.
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Full of fun, ideas and
advice for your dear
granny to enjoy, this
title includes: ideas for
entertaining the
grandkids; examples of
the 'grandma-isms' that
make each granny so
special; famous"es
and anecdotes on
grandmotherhood; and,
heartwarming stories that
remind us all why our
grannies are so
important.
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With colour photographs
and detailed line
drawings, this journal
depicts the grand dignity
and scope of the coastal
native cultural
landscape. It includes
images of wildlife and
flowers indigenous to the
lush Pacific Northwest
Coast environment that
provide an inspiring
visual backdrop for a
writer's thoughts.
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Doodling and colouring
have long been known to
enhance one's thought
processes and provide a
relaxing yet highly
creative way to free the
mind. This title helps
you to explore your
natural creativity,
providing you with some
exotic patterns to colour
in, however and whenever
you feel inspired.
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A collection of"es,
quips and anecdotes that
gathers together some of
the finest words of
wisdom mums have to offer
and provides useful
advice to pass down from
generation to generation.
It includes over 50
insightful observations,
from choosing the perfect
partner and healing a
wounded heart, to help
with the housework and
raising a family.
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There's a trend for
brides and grooms to ask
little pageboys to act as
ring bearers, carefully
carrying the two wedding
rings down the aisle tied
to a decorative cushion.
Suitable for little ring
bearers, this title
contains information
about what's involved,
as well as information on
taking part in a wedding.
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The Edwardian age
(1901-1910), the last
period of the English
country house, was
defined by its etiquette
for those both upstairs
and down. This work lets
you discover the correct
way to address tradesmen,
how to produce a pomade
against baldness, how to
deal with gossip and ways
to get a perfect shine to
glass among many other
gems.
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* A compendium of
insightful"es on the
wonderful wisdom and
passion of mums
everywhere * The perfect
gift for Mothers Day *
Some of the well-known
authors include Agatha
Christie, Isabel
Allende, Mel Brooks,
Kate Hudson, Liza
Minelli and Princess
Diana * 'I tell him it's
my job to embarrass him.'
Susan Sarandon on her son
Miles
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As we all know, saints
have patience that is
virtually inexhaustible,
so why not ask them to
help you out? Divided
into seven life areas so
that you can browse
through and look for the
saint most likely to
help, this title also
has an emergency section,
where the saints are
indexed by name and by
occasion.
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A collection that
provides hundreds of
simple mnemonics to help
you remember awkward
spellings, grammatical
rules and useful facts
and figures. It also
wanders through the weird
and wonderful byways of
English idioms, where
nothing means what it
says. It offers a
treasure trove of
curious, witty and
downright obscure English
idioms.
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THIS LITTLE BOOK REMINDS
ALL OF US WHO GET LOST IN
THE FRENZY OF
TODAY...THAT WE CAN COME
BACK TO THE QUIET
STILLNESS OF THIS MOMENT.
WE ONLY HAVE TO TAKE THE
TIME TO PAUSE IN OUR BUSY
DAY AND SEE WHAT IS RIGHT
THERE BEFORE US. THERE IS
AN INCREDIBLE JOY IN JUST
BEING IN THIS MOMENT.
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Throughout the centuries,
poets have been inspired
by mothers - their joys
and sorrows, their
loyalty and love, and
the many trials and
triumphs they experience
as they watch their
children grow. This title
contains poetry for
mothers by some of the
best-loved writers in the
English language.
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Taking a unique look at
one of the most acclaimed
and best-loved English
writers of the nineteenth
century, Charles
Dickens, A Very Peculiar
History asks why, what,
where, how and who the
Dickens was Charles
Dickens? Find out the
answers and more
throughout the book,
which features quirky
stories and fascinating
trivia about this
commplex man.
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There's a bit of glamour
in every mum - she just
needs the know-how to set
it free. This book of
Glamour contains various
tips and tricks a mum may
need to relax, refresh
and release her inner
goddess. It includes: Ten
quick-fix make-up
wonders; What shape am I?
- And how to dress for
it; Wonder foods; and,
super-soft skin tips.
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Suitable for a mother to
give to her child, this
is an illustrated and
rhymed celebration of a
mother's love and her
happy memories of her
child. There are memories
of infancy and that very
first birthday with a
first piece of cake, of
toddler days and growing
up, of childhood and
teenage years.
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As we try to get to grips
with the technology and
keep up with speedy pace
of life, many of the
domestic skills we used
to have at our fingertips
are being lost. This work
shows you that
traditional home crafts
are not incompatible with
modern lifestyles. It
also features
step-by-step instructions
with diagrams and
photographs.
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Answers the 1000
most-asked questions that
can frustrate women. This
title includes questions
about identifying your
skin type and choosing
the right products,
kitchen sink wonder
remedies, dressing for
your body type, dealing
with beauty emergencies,
eating for beauty, and
fitness regimes and tips
for improved hair,
nails, and waistline.
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William Shakespeare, A
Very Peculiar History
uniquely explores the
life and works of the
widely-regarded greatest
writer of the English
language. Through
dispelling common myths
and revealing fascinating
trivia, this book
attempts to answer many
of the often-disputed
questions surrounding the
life of the nation's
favourite playwright.
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The village remains a
quintessential and
much-loved treasure of
the English countryside.
This title celebrates
what is unique and loved
about a typical village -
the pub, the green, the
school, the church, the
pond, the local shop and
more - as well as
explores how the village
has changed over the
centuries.
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Bold, bright, and
ever-blooming, Paper
Blossoms features five
different pop-up flower
arrangements - all of
which serve as unique
decor and delightful
centerpieces. From
hyacinths and roses to
lilies and birds of
paradise, the flowers in
these pop-up bouquets are
dynamic works of paper
art.
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With wit, style, and
exacting research,
Stewart has uncovered the
most terrifying and
titillating stories of
bugs gone wild. It's an A
to Z of insect enemies,
interspersed with
sections that explore
bugs with kinky sex
lives, creatures lurking
in the cupboard, and
phobias that feed our
(sometimes) irrational
responses to bugs.
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In this little book,
mothers and daughters
muse upon the unbreakable
bond that exists between
mother and child. This
little book celebrates
motherly love in all its
forms and is the perfect
way to let your mum know
that, however much she
drives you mad, you love
her to bits underneath.
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60 Years A Queen, A Very
Peculiar History explores
the life and times of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II as we approach her
2012 Diamond Jubilee.
David Arscott provides an
eccentric account of the
trials and tribulations
that have beset the
Queen's reign in this
vivid and fascinating
biography of the most
significant public figure
of our times.
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Features diary entries by
literary figures such as
Gilbert White, Dorothy
Wordsworth and Thomas
Hardy that guide us
through the year,
accompanied by poems
and"ations
celebrating the changing
seasons, and passages
explaining the origins of
some of our oldest
festive traditions.
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Even the rich and famous
have to die someday. When
they do there's always a
story. Whether it's who
killed them (Marilyn
Monroe) - who saw it
(racecar driver Ayrton
Senna) - or what was
hiding in their skirts
when their head was
chopped off (a dog with
Mary Queen of Scots),
this book seeks to prove
that final hours are
worth remembering.
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The works of William
Shakespeare have been a
permanent feature on
school curricula for
years, and almost
everybody can boast even
a basic knowledge of his
life and craft. This
title offers a fresh look
at Shakespeare's work
showing how and why it
remains such an integral
part of popular culture
and the English language.
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World War One, A Very
Peculiar History
commemorates the events
of 'The Great War' by
looking at some of the
incredible lengths, no
matter how risky or
bizarre, people went to
to defend their country.
Jim Pipe's account of
events is laced with
tales of human endeavour,
charity and daring -
some scary, some quirky,
and some truly
unbelievable.
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Life's way to short to
fret about waistlines,
ex lovers or whether
you've got the latest
'it' handbag. It's time
for a return to
old-fashioned glamour,
and have men falling at
your feet. This title
shows you how to achieve
all this, including:
lessons from vintage
naughty girls such as
Marilyn Monroe and Mae
West.
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The Arctic and Antarctic
regions are home to some
of the most impressive
and well loved animals on
Earth, from polar bears
and harp seals to
penguins and blue whales.
This book contains
photographs and words of
wit and wisdom that
intend to make you laugh
and reflect on the
importance of conserving
the habitats of these
awe-inspiring creatures.
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Mark Twain (born Samuel
Langhorne Clemens,
1835-1910) was allowed to
mock society in his
uniquely cutting and
witty manner. This
contains twelve of his
popular short stories,
including amusing and
sceptical ones, such as
the "Campaign that
Failed", Extracts from
Adam's Diary and "Eve's
Diary", or the notorious
"Jumping Frog".
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Presents a personal
record of the author's
journey of discovery to
France. This title
features atmospheric and
glowing images of the
countryside, buildings
and feline inhabitants of
France. It offers"es
from famous French cat
lovers and literary
greats from French
history.
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A guide to speaking and
writing better English.
It takes you through the
major problem areas. It
covers: common mistakes
in grammar (which will
belie a lowly
upbringing), common
misspellings, commonly
misused words, and the
all-important choice of
words and phrases to use
in posh society with a
pronunciation guide.
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Shows how the English
language, used properly,
has power to instruct,
move and entertain
people, but used
incorrectly, can lead to
a lack of clarity and
confusion. This book
informs readers how to
use the basics of
grammar, punctuation and
spelling, and teaches
the tips and tricks of
style, rhetoric,
vocabulary and the use of
foreign phrases.
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Reveals the truths that
can change your life or
make you popular at
dinner parties. This
title helps you discover
the best time of day to
be operated on, how
kissing is good for hay
fever, how to appear
more intelligent
effortlessly. It features
the tips for work and
home, for eating and
drinking and for a better
love life.
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One of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World,
the Hanging Gardens of
Babylon have mystified
historians for thousands
of years. How could a
lush garden flourish in
the middle of a desert?
This kit includes a
mini-book which explores
the origins of the
legend. It also gives
instructions on growing
the enclosed seeds.
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Dress up, spruce up,
and be on the alert. Any
presentation to a lady in
a public ballroom, for
the mere purpose of
dancing, does not
entitle you to claim her
acquaintance afterwards.
These are sage words of
advice on courtship,
marriage and sex in
Victorian society. These
pearls of wisdom from
days gone-by show how
times change - and people
don't.
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A real gentleman knows
that it is essential to
be well-groomed, and
while a bit of
moisturizer will help,
it is not enough. This
work offers information
on: skin care, including
the best shaving
techniques, hair care,
from the mop on your head
to nasal hair trimming,
style guide, and taking
care of your clothes and
shoes.
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You've got back from the
hospital clutching your
precious bundle - then
you realise you've got
your Louis Vuitton bag
but left the baby behind.
Now the hard work begins,
so you need survival
skills: Courage - it's
the crying, the waking
in the night and the
tantrums; and Patience of
a saint.
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A story of the London
city as told through the
buildings, parks and
palaces that are no
longer with us - places
like the Vauxhall
Pleasure Gardens, the
leading venue for public
entertainment for over
200 years, or the Palace
of Whitehall which is the
largest royal residence
in Europe until it was
destroyed by fire at the
end of the 17th century.
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With the echo of regal
church bells set to ring
in the ears of royalists
and well-wishers
worldwide, what better
time to take a look at
the quirky, odd and
downright bizarre
circumstances surrounding
the weddings of the
kings, queens, princes
and princesses of
Britain, in 'Royal
Weddings, A Very
Peculiar History'.
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The perfect Fathers' Day
gift, this gorgeous
little book is packed
full of all the brilliant
and funny things that
dads do. At the back of
the book, there are also
some lined pages that
older children can fill
in to add their own
personal reasons why they
love their dad. Humorous,
touching and original,
this book is sure to
delight any parent.
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A kit that allows you to
spread the holiday cheer
by way of a portable
mistletoe that attaches
to the forehead with a
suction cup, allowing
you to 'accidentally'
find yourself under the
mistletoe with... anyone
who strikes your fancy.
It includes a floral
mistletoe complete with
leaves, berries, and a
red bow and a 32-page
book.
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We regularly employ
classically-derived
expressions in our
everyday language, yet
many of us have little
understanding of the
origin of these common
phrases. This title
offers a look at the
stories behind the
expressions. It provides
an introduction to
classical mythology, and
also offers insights into
our language.
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Lets readers vent their
emotions in a unique way,
be those feelings happy,
sad, lovestruck or
frustrated. Each page of
this book tells a
different story, whether
the lengthy process of
trying to work out what
to wear to college every
day, or trying to beat
yourself at noughts and
crosses.
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Leo and Lisa are
long-time best friends
and Leo wants to give her
that one special gift to
show her how he feels.
The first leaf of autumn,
the most delicate
snowflake ever, an
exquisite spring
butterfly - but none of
them endures. So Leo sets
off in search of the
perfect gift.
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For many, many years
readers have wondered:
why is the number 42 the
answer to the meaning of
life, the universe and
everything? What was
Douglas Adams thinking
when wrote The
Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy? After 10 years of
research amateur
numerological sleuth and
Douglas Adams fan Peter
Gill can finally he can
reveal the truth.
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Answers the 1000
most-asked questions that
can frustrate various
DIYers. This book
includes questions about
choosing the right
product for the right
job, wonder remedies
that can be bought over
the counter, simple
solutions to lighting and
storage problems,
dealing with household
maintenance emergencies,
and eco-friendly DIY
alternatives.
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The old and noble
Baskerville family is
threatened by a curse: "A
great, black beast,
shaped like a hound, yet
larger than any hound
that ever mortal eye has
rested upon" terrorises
and kills any family
member who comes to live
at the Baskerville
estate. Sherlock Holmes
solves the mystery of the
creepy and cold marshland
around Baskerville hall.
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Presents a humorous view
of the trials and
tribulations of being a
mum, from the changes a
woman's body goes through
at pregnancy to the
challenges of
communicating with
teenagers. This book
offers a pictorial look
at the hardest job in the
world and a reminder of
the joys of being a
mother - even when the
going gets tough.
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Offers suggestions for
summer days. From the
cool breezes of the
beginning of the season,
through its heady
midsummer days and up to
the final lazy moments of
warmth before autumn,
this title shows how to
catch fireflies;
suggestions for midnight
walks; tips for
organizing a street
party; and, more.
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Being a mother can be
both tough and rewarding.
Subjected to a barrage of
illogical requests,
mothers have to cling on
to the deep love and
affection they have for
their often maddening,
always adorable kids.
This book contains mad
mothers and cute children
from the animal kingdom,
with gentle words of wit
and wisdom to bring a
smile to your face.
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