The Little Book of Belfast is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange & entertaining facts about the city of Belfast past & present. Funny, fast-paced & fact-packed, here you will find out about Belfast`s trade & industry, crime & punishment, music, literature & sport, architectural heritage, & its famous (and occasionally infamous) men & women. It covers not only the famous elements in Belfast`s history but also unusual, little-known facts that could so easily have been forgotten. A reliable reference book & a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time & time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage & the secrets of this ancient city. ...

From the Big Bang to the future of our planet, The Little Book of Big History divides history into manageable but comprehensive time frames, encompassing the cosmos, the stars, life & everything in between. Big History is the attempt to understand & condense the entire story of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the current day. Combining methods from history, astronomy, physics & biology to draw together the big story arcs of how the universe was created, why planets formed & how life developed, this creates a unique perspective from which to understand the place of mankind in the universe. Excited by the alternative `framework for all knowledge` that is offered by this approach, Bill Gates is funding the Big History Project, which aims to bring the subject to a wider audience around the world. The Little Book of Big History breaks down the main themes of Big History into highly informative & accessible parts for all readers to enjoy. By giving a truly complete timeline of world events, this book shines a whole different light on history as we learned it & makes us think of our history
- & our future
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This compact, delightfully illustrated selection of birds from North & South America, Eurasia, Africa, & Australia has a page of descriptive information on each bird combining the factual with the fascinating. Answers to questions like: When does the peacock spread its feathers? Why does the flamingo stand on one leg? Where do Ostriches come from? From what distance can an eagle see its prey? are embedded in each entry. The 79 chromolithographs, part of a private collection, have an appealingly vintage effect. ...

Eggs, avocado, bacon, bagels
- the rollcall of delicious go-to ingredients makes it abundantly clear why brunch is the best
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Nothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires invite us to sit & share stories or watch in contemplative silence. We feel drawn to the flickering flames, the gentle curls of aromatic smoke & reassuring radiant heat. Snuggled under a blanket, toasting crumpets & listening to the pleasing pops of burning wood
- what better way to spend a winter`s evening? Or, come the summer, few pleasures are richer than cooking food, perched around a campfire, waiting for the stars to come out. But for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best? Could we make our own firelighters or build the perfect fire stack? The Little Book of Building Fires is a richly illustrated pocket guide to sourcing, seasoning & storing firewood, choosing kindling & tinder, & how to build & light the perfect fire. From campfires to woodburners, bonfires to open hearths, this book blends practicality with personal experience & will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.
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The Little Book of Calm has the magic formula for anxiety This definitive book, written by a trained psychotherapist, who regularly appears on TV & radio, offers techniques, advice & inspiration on the best & most effective ways to manage anxiety. From exercises to help you put your worries into perspective, to relaxation methods for when anxiety attacks, Dr Aaron Balick shows you how to feel more at ease & sustain a sense of calm. ...

This festive new installment in The Little Book series explores more than 75 of the best-loved Christmas traditions from around the world. Presented in an elegant package with gilded edges & a ribbon marker, the entries range from the history of Christmas decorations (Christmas trees, lights, mistletoe) to profiles of religious figures (Mary & Joseph, Jesus, & the Three Kings) plus plenty of Santa Claus lore. Each entry consists of a descriptive paragraph & a full-colour artwork depicting joyous Christmas celebrations, winter wonderlands, & Christian holiday iconography-perfect for dipping in & out throughout the holiday season, year after year. ...

Find your confidence From public speaking to asserting yourself, decision-making to relationships, internationally renowned author of Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway Susan Jeffers shows you how to get the best out of yourself once you know how to overcome fear. The Little Book of Confidence offers practical advice & thought-provoking tips on how to transform your fears into certainty.` The queen of self-help` The Express ...

The Little Book of Dublin is a compendium of fascinating & entertaining truths about the city, past & present. Funny, fast-paced & fact-packed, here you will find out about Dublin`s trade & industry, saints & sinners, crime & punishment, sports & games, folklore & customs &, of course, its literary heritage. Here lie famous elements of Dublin`s history cheek by jowl with little-known facts that could so easily pass unnoticed. A reliable reference book & a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time & time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage & secrets of this ancient & fascinating city ...

” The Little Book of Essex” is packed full of entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic & contemporary trivia that come together to make essential reading for visitors & locals alike. It can be described as a compendium of frivolity, a reference book of little-known facts, or a wacky guide to one of England`s most colourful counties. Dip in randomly, or read consecutively, there are no rules. Be amused & amazed at the stories & history of Essex`s landscape, towns, villages, heritage, buildings &, above all, its people. ...