To be alive is to be in perpetual change: growing, healing, learning, aging. In Shapeshifters, award-winning writer & doctor Gavin Francis considers the transformations in mind & body that continue across the arc of human life. Some of these changes we have little choice about. We can`t avoid puberty, the menopause, or our hair turning grey. Others may be welcome milestones along our path
- a much-wanted pregnancy, a cancer cured, or a long-awaited transition to another gender. We may find ourselves turning down dark paths, towards the cruel distortions of anorexia, or the shifting sands of memory loss. New technologies can upgrade us, & even without them our bodies can transform in rare, almost magical, ways
- with gigantism, or the sun-sensitivity & facial hair that led porphyria sufferers, once upon a time, to be suspected as werewolves. Medicine now has unprecedented power to alter our lives, but that power has limitations. As he helps patients face transformations both temporary & sustained, Francis draws on history, art, literature, myth & magic to show how the very essence of being human is change.

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Illustrated with maps, archive photographs & paintings, as well as some original sketches, “ Shaping London” sees architect & urban planner Sir Terry Farrell create connections between London’s past, present, & future. In this book Farrell charts how London’s messy & complex architectural shape has evolved over time from a series of layers- natural & man-made. It gives an account that stretches from the banks of the Thames to Richmond & Kew to London Docklands & the heavily industrialised Thames Estuary, whilst also looking at well-known landmarks & sights.“ Shaping London” suggests a way of observing & learning from London today that are key to understanding how the capital might grow & change in the future. ...

Designed by the internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano & developed by Irvine Sellar, The Shard is one of the worlds most striking new skyscrapers & is now, at 310m, the tallest building in Western Europe. From 1 February 2013, people will be able to visit ” The View” on floors 68, 69 & 72 almost twice the height of any other viewing gallery in London from where they will experience a 360-degree, 40-mile view over one of the worlds most historic & exciting cities. Organized spread by spread, easy to navigate & as elegantly designed as the building itself, the official guidebook sets The Shard in the context of Southwark, one of the capitals most historic boroughs, before outlining the design principles & construction story of the building. Also included are Q& As with both the architect & the developer & fascinating facts & stats relating to this extraordinary building. Central to the books purpose as the official guidebook are a series of twelve high-resolution double-page panoramic photographs of the views from The Shard (three per compass point: looking left, looking right & looking down), each annotated to identify Londons key buildings, monuments & landmarks. An informative souvenir for visitors to The Shard, the book will also be available in the trade, making it available to all Londoners & visitors to the capital. ...

Nothing conveys our interdependence more compellingly than the food we eat. It builds our physical resilience, brings us joy, & strengthens our bonds with family & friends. The recipes in this uplifting book celebrate this truth. They come from the women living in the war-torn countries in which Wf WI operate. Recipes also come from renowned international chefs such as Alice Waters, Maggie Beer & Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, & humanitarians such as Aung San Suu Kyi, Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Emma Thompson, Richard Branson, Paul Mc Cartney & Mia Farrow. Illustrated with stunning photography of the countries as well as the food, they cover everyday dishes, family meals, & recipes perfect for sharing & celebrating. They range from traditional Afghani bichak pastries & Congolese sticky doughnuts, to spicy cashew & tomato soup, beef rendang & orange-scented almond cake. Interspersed throughout are inspiring stories from the women whose lives have been changed through the intervention of Wf WI. All the royalties from the book will support Wf WI`s farming & food training initiatives, as well as provide micro-financing in the eight countries in which Wf WI operate
- Afghanistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda & South Sudan.
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The tiny hermit crab loves his brand new shell. But sharing with a blobby violet anenome & a tickly bristleworm is getting a bit cramped! Join Crab, Blob & Anenome as they part ways, & only then discover how much they need each other, in this rollicking tale of sea, shells & friendship. Now in brand new board book format, this sparkling tale, with glitter on every spread, can now be shared with even the youngest children. ...

The Sharing a Shell Sticker Book is a must-have for fans of the bestselling picture book Sharing a Shell. It`s packed with games, activities & over 400 stickers. Perfect for birthdays, rainy days & school holidays
- a great gift for any child. From Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, an unstoppable picture book pairing, & creators of the modern classics What the Ladybird Heard & What the Ladybird Heard Next. Other Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks sticker books to collect: Sugarlump & the Unicorn Sticker Book, The Princess & the Wizard Sticker Book & The Rhyming Rabbit Sticker Book.
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Find a recipe for everyone with Luke Mangan`s recipes designed for the shared table. What would you rather eat, Mini hot dogs with kimchi, American mustard & chipotle mayo or Spicy soy, ginger & sesame chicken wings? Or how about Vegan dark chocolate & coconut tart or Peanut butter ice-cream sandwiches with dulche de leche, strawberry jus & cherry sorbet...? Can`t decide? Well don`t worry, Luke Mangan`s Sharing Plates is finally a cookbook that lets you cater for every craving, at any time. Whilst traditional dining will always have its place, there is something truly satisfying about sharing good food with family & friends. The shared plate is casual & intimate, friendly & laid-back, encouraging conversation & interaction around the table & catering for every dietary need
- it also makes for a more relaxed cook! Luke`s recipes are made for sharing. Each recipe takes inspiration from around the world
- Spain & Italy, Scandinavia, the Middle Easy & Asia
- including a chapter of Luke`s famously divine desserts to complete the feast. Have a lazy weekend brunch with Quail eggs benedict with chilli kale on mini muffins & Toasted apple & walnut bread with ricotta, smashed banana & fresh honeycomb; whip up a supper for friends at the kitchen table featuring Patatas bravas with spicy sauce & garlic aioli, Crispy salt & pepper popcorn chicken & a Salad of roasted pumpkin, chorizo, chickpeas, quinoa & blue cheese. Last of all, create your own afternoon tea with irresistible sweet treats from Gooey chocolate tart with caramelised banana & caramel ice cream to Brandy snap cigars with strawberry ice cream. Luke`s Sharing Plates is a little taste of everything, for everyone, for any occasion.


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Featuring traditional recipes & dazzling on-location photography, Sharing Puglia transports you to the sun-kissed Puglia region of the southern coast of Italy. A collection of the quintessential culinary delights of Puglia, the recipes in this fresh & modern cookbook focus on delectable dishes perfect for sharing with friends & family. Celebrate seasonal produce with dinner party menus for entertaining, or prepare a few simple antipasto dishes such as pickled artichokes, bruschetta with olives, & taralli (savoury crackers). Luca Lorusso & Vivienne Polak introduce readers to the delicious regional cuisine of one of Italy`s most spectacular regions
- try their eggplant parmigiana, artichokes with fried potatoes, & smoked scamorza cheese salad with mushrooms, along with their best artisanal pizzas & the region`s st&-out pasta dishes. With a vibrant, modern design throughout, Sharing Puglia ensures lovers of Italian cooking will not be disappointed.
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Sharjah City Mini-Map from Explorer Publishing presenting the city on three panels: the central part extending down to the Emirates Road (Sharjah Ring Road), & enlargement of its Heritage & Arts district, plus a more general map extending further south to the University City & the international airport. All the panels are annotated with various places of interest & facilities, which are also instead in the accompanying index. Also provided is a small overview map of the United Arab Emirates, indicating the extent of the Sharjah Emirate. ...

From the Great Hammerhead to the Blue Shark, Shark by Eyewitness lets your child learn all about different types of sharks, what they eat & how they fight! Find out how sharks hunt their prey, how their strong teeth & jaws work & what makes them one of the most dangerous creatures in the ocean. The Eyewitness reference series is perfect for homework help or school projects. Packed with all the essential information, stunning artwork & photography from the previous edition Shark by Eyewitness is now more interactive & colourful than ever with new infographics, statistics, facts & timelines, plus a giant fact-filled wallchart, making the book more engaging & educational for your child. ...