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Toy Instruments comprises
an eye-popping collection
of musical toys made
between the 1950s and
today. In theory, all of
these toys are meant to
excite children about
learning how to play an
instrument. What becomes
clear, however, is that
these products could be
as much fun for adults as
children, especially for
adults with their own
musical interests. From
the late 70s to the early
80s, the heyday of these
bleeping, chirping,
thrumming and keening
devices, while children
were busy driving their
parents crazy with these
batterypowered sounds,
adults were incorporating
the unique tones into the
earliest samples of
electronic music and
techno. Divided into
chapters like Sing Along,
Rhythm Machines, Voice
Changers and Musical
Animals, which provide
details and commentary
about the individual
toys, Toy Instruments
represents the crossroads
of educational and weird.
Just as dazzling as the
cacophony of sounds
produced by these toys
are the designs of the
toys, as well as their
packaging. Made all over
the world, the
predominately
gender-neutral design
applied to the products
and packaging is at times
more fascinating than the
toys.Culled from the
authors personal
collection, Toy
Instruments is the first
book to explore this
niche of the toy
industry, doing so with
an informative and
humorous approach,
demonstrating how even in
todays world of Guitar
Hero and Wii, these
musical toys from a
bygone era are
irreplaceable.
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Since the now-ubiquitous
LIVESTRONG wristbands
became available in May
2004, the Lance
Armstrong Foundation,
founded by cancer
survivor and cycling
champion Lance Armstrong,
has raised more than $50
million for cancer
survivorship programmes.
Here for the first time
is a collection of the
voices and personal
stories of a range of
cancer survivors. There
is Mike, a male survivor
of breast cancer, who
talks about gender
stereotypes and genetic
testing. Eric, the
father of a five-year old
brain tumour survivor,
recalls how friends and
strangers helped his
family with financial
issues and how the
experience brought him
and his wife closer
together. From cancers
effect on a marriage, to
coping with grief; from
financial and work
struggles to insight into
how cancer can change the
parent-child relationship
irrevocably, this
reassuring, poignant and
ultimately uplifting book
sheds light on all
aspects of living with
and after cancer.
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Highly illustrated
throughout with
photographs and graphics
complementing incisive
and informative text. A
comprehensive overview of
the history and nature of
the cat, and an
accessible guide to all
aspects of cat care.
In-depth coverage of all
the main cat breeds,
including information on
origins and appearance.
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This wonderfully vivid
and appealing book tells
the fascinating story of
camouflage - an interplay
between modern military
developments on the one
hand and the spheres of
art, fashion and popular
culture on the other. A
dazzling revelation of
camouflage's power in
nature, war and art, it
is essential reading for
anyone interested in
design, fashion or
military history.
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Highly illustrated
throughout with
photographs and graphics
complementing incisive
and informative text. A
comprehensive overview of
the history and nature of
the dog, and an
accessible guide to all
aspects of dog care.
In-depth coverage of all
the main dog breeds,
including information on
origins and appearance.
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This informative guide to
one of the world's most
majestic animals features
beautiful, full-colour
images and engaging text.
Learn about the history,
characteristics, and
care of horses alongside
breathtaking photographs.
This book makes a great
gift for the horse lover
in your life and an
excellent addition to any
reference library.
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Rose Janko is missing. It
has been seven years
since she disappeared,
and nobody said a word.
Now, following the death
of his wife, her father
Leon feels compelled to
find her. Rumour had it
she ran off when her baby
boy was born with the
family's genetic
disorder. Leon is not so
sure. He wants to know
the truth and he hires a
private investigator to
discover it - Ray Lovell.
Ray starts to delve
deeper, but his
investigation is hampered
by the very people who
ought to be helping him -
the Jankos. He cannot
understand their
reluctance to help. Why
don't they want to find
Rose Janko?
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B is for Baby honors the
age-old tradition of
crafting with a mix of
vintage and modern-style
projects for all women
who buy baby gifts who
want to give something
meaningful and handmade.
In a unique A to Z
presentation, the
projects are aimed at a
variety of skill levels
and budgets. Every letter
is represented with a
main project and many
variations, and all have
concise step-by-step
directions, photos and
templates.
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In the spirit of 2007's
acclaimed Beasts!,
editor Jacob Covey has
assembled an entirely new
line up of over 90
artists who didn't appear
in the first volume. Like
the original, this
second in the series
features a gallery of
mythological creatures,
monsters, beasts and
things that go bump in
the night, superbly laid
out and with accompanying
text describing each
entry.
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Beetle Magic - In 1934
the celebrated Austrian
engineer Ferdinand
Porsche was commissioned
to create a car for the
German people which could
be manufactured by the
state and sold for less
than a thousand
Reichsmarks. In the 1990s
the familiar style of the
car originally known as
the KdF-Wagen 'Strength
through Joy' car remains
virtually unchanged...and
in terms of popularity,
still maintains its
special role as 'the
people's car'. An
entertaining and
informative programme
including: Extensive
archive footage tracing
the history of the car's
development, An
introduction to the
ground-breaking Beetle II
and Visits to VW Beetle
shows, where you can
hear from enthusiasts and
pick up tips from the
experts. Little Book of
Beetle - From its
beginnings in the dark
and sinister days of
Hitler's Germany through
to its modern day
reincarnation, the
Little Book of the Beetle
tells the fascinating
story of the little car
that brought modern day
motoring to the masses.
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Revelations and Dog is
the second title in Mark
Batty Publishers ongoing
series that invites
todays best artists to
reinvent the biblical
story of end times in the
medium and manner they
see fit. In Revelations
and Dog, artist Michael
Caines renders the
phantasmagoric tale with
a cast of demented
animals, at times
humorous and at times
horrid. Cainess vision of
strange creatures and
political monsters
breathes new life into
the Revelation story.
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Asian culture meets
machine embroidery in 35+
beautiful designs!
Well-known designer Joan
Elliott turns her talent
to the ever-popular Asian
look in Asian-Inspired
Machine Embroidery. The
35+ designs in this book
and on the accompanying
CD-ROM present a wide
range of motifs for
embellishing clothing,
accessories, gifts and
home decor. Seasonal
kimono patterns, playful
pandas, enchanting
florals and more are
inspired by traditional
Asian symbols and
culture, ready to
embroider by machine or
by hand. With
Asian-Inspired Machine
Embroidery, you get: A
CD-ROM containing.
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THE VILLA GIRLS is the
story of four young women
who decide that wherever
they are in the world and
whatever they're doing
they'll meet every few
years for a holiday
together somewhere sunny.
Despite life taking them
in very different
directions, their
snatched days in the sun
in little hidden villas
are crucial to them all.
Escape, celebration,
recovery - over the years
the holidays change their
lives. Rosie was always
the odd one out -
initially only invited as
the others felt sorry for
her, but it seems that
in the end, she might be
the one whose life is
touched the most by her
villa days. For it's
there that she meets
Enzo. The eldest son of
an olive oil dynasty in
southern Italy, he is
being groomed to take
over one day as head of
the family. Rosie and
Enzo have a holiday
romance that seems set to
become something more
serious until she
discovers he is not
entirely what he seems.
Years later they meet
again and this time Rosie
must decide how much she
is prepared to compromise
for the sake of love...
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It's the 1950s and for
Tara Flynn, red-haired,
bright and ambitious,
Ballygrace House
represents everything she
hopes for - beautiful,
elegant and a world away
from the small village
where she lives with her
grandfather. But the
wealthy Fitzgeralds who
live at Ballygrace have
little time for village
girls, until Madeleine,
their unstable, delicate
daughter, meets Tara.
Tara is everything
Madeleine isn't, yet the
two girls find themselves
becoming firm friends.
When Tara meets Gabriel,
Madeleine's older
brother, she becomes
painfully aware of the
differences between the
Fitzgeralds and the
Flynns. Without a wealthy
family behind her, Tara
will have to work her way
to the life she dreams
of. Then Tara finds
herself with a
heartbreaking decision to
make, and must leave the
world of Ballygrace
behind her and flee to
England.
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In April 2011, four
soldiers - each a veteran
of recent conflicts, who
suffered devastating
injuries in the line of
duty - set out on an
extraordinary challenge:
a 200 mile trek,
unsupported to the North
Pole. Joined by patron
Prince Harry, the
charity founders, a
polar guide and a film
crew, the team achieved
their goal despite facing
hurdles an able-bodied
athlete would baulk at,
and having seen their
resilience tested to the
limit. They returned with
a story that proves
strength of mind can be
every bit as powerful as
strength of body, and as
an inspiration to us all.
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Whether you want to host
the perfect party, or
just have fun with
friends, this fantastic
cocktail-making kit has
all the right
ingredients. Included is
a comprehensive 64 page
recipe book that shows
you how to make a wide
range of tasty cocktails.
There's also a shaker,
plus 6 drink stirrers, a
jigger as well as 6
decorative umbrellas and
6 straws to add that
holiday feeling. Suitable
for 18+ only.
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This superb collection of
original stories by
twelve contemporary male
writers explores the
relationship between
fathers and sons with
thoughtfulness, comedy,
and wisdom. There are
stories about a boy who
wants a different father
and others with fathers
who are demanding,
loving, and absent.
There is even a digital
father from the future.
This unique collection
will give boys food for
thought on a subject that
is close to home.
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This book contains
everything you need to
know about reading your
own body from body signs
to posture. Explain and
understand home health
testing kits and how you
can improve your energy
levels, decrease stress
and align your posture.
Lush beauty regime
analysing your skin and
hair types and comes
complete the knowledge of
how to eradicate
cellulite and a full 1
hour Myo stretch routine
based.
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Is it possible to send
thoughts into someone
else's brain? Can random
number generators predict
future events? Why does a
placebo work like a drug?
Might our minds be
components of a universal
collective consciousness?
Astonishingly, the
answer to more than one
of these questions might
be yes. The same goes for
many more, every bit as
fantastical-sounding.
Such questions about the
human psyche have
inspired thinkers in the
field of noetics to
attempt to understand the
individual mind and
spirit and the collective
consciousness in a
remarkable range of new
and amazing ways. Even in
this age of neurological
discovery, the mind is
still largely uncharted
territory. What if there
is more to the power of
thought than we have yet
realised? Do these views
represent a paradigm
shift? Are we on the
verge of a radically new
way of looking at the
world? Or are noetic
scientists no more than
charlatans or na?fs? This
enthralling introduction
to a fascinating and
relatively new field
takes in an extraordinary
breadth of topics, from
well-established
phenomena like the
placebo effect and
brainwashing to the
possible effects of a
global collective
consciousness.
Even-handed in its
approach, it sifts fact
from fantasy and fraud
casting a searching,
no-nonsense light into
some of the most shadowy
corners of contemporary
thought. Whilst
encompassing the ideas of
the greatest minds in
Western intellectual and
scientific
history--Aristotle,
Descartes, Newton,
Einstein and more--it
ventures far beyond the
confines of that
tradition to address
Eastern thought and other
ways of knowing. Offering
a unique tour through the
mysteries of the mind as
far as they are currently
known, it also explores
some of the enigmas that
might conceivably be
unlocked in the near
future.
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Brian Moore, or
'Pitbull' as he came to
be known during nearly a
decade at the heart of
the England rugby team's
pack, established
himself as one of the
game's original hard men
at a time when rugby was
still an amateur sport.
Since his retirement, he
has earned a reputation
as an equally
uncompromising
commentator, never
afraid to tell it as he
sees it and lash out at
the money men and
professionals that have
made rugby into such a
different beast. Yet,
for all his bullishness
on and off the pitch,
there also appears a more
unconventional,
complicated side to the
man. A solicitor by
trade, Moore's love of
fine wine, career
experience as a
manicurist and preference
for reading Shakespeare
in the dressing room
before games, mark him
out as anything but the
stereotypical rugby
player and in Beware of
the Dog Moore lays open
with astounding frankness
the shocking events,
both personal and
professional, that have
gone towards shaping him
over the years.
Presenting an
unparalleled insight into
the mind of one of
British rugby's greatest
players and characters,
Beware of the Dog is a
uniquely engaging and
upfront sporting memoir.
Read by Brian Moore
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A hundred years from now,
Russia and the USA are
at odds again. This time,
the cold war has gone
hot. Heavily armored
soldiers battle
genetically engineered
troops hundreds of meters
below the icy, mineral
rich mountains of
Kazakhstan. War is Oscar
Wendell's ticket to
greatness. A reporter for
the Stars and Stripes,
he has the only one way
ticket to the front
lines. The front smells
of blood and fire and
death - it smells like a
Pulitzer. But Kaz changes
people and the chaos of
war feels a bit too much
like home. Hooked on a
dangerous cocktail of
drugs and adrenaline,
Oscar starts down a dark
road that he won't be
able to turn back from.
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Desktop computer artists
will find a wealth of
information in this
heavily illustrated book.
It instructs in the
principles, practice,
and techniques of
successful animation. The
author covers all forms
of animation, starting
with the basics of making
sketches in flip books,
and concluding with the
latest developments in
computer-generated
imagery. He demonstrates
with practical examples
that utilize key areas of
modern animationacell
art, stop-action with
clay or plastic models,
and 3D computer-generated
and web-based animations.
This volumeas six
chapters cover the
following topics: The art
of story telling and
storyboarding... How to
create stop-action
animation... Simple cell
animation, the technique
for simple movie cartoon
sequences... Full cell
animation, as used by
Disney, Warner Brothers,
and similar studios...
Web animation for
showcasing your skill
over the Internet... and
Computer modeling and
animation, including 3D
modeling. The bookas
concluding sections
discuss modern hardware
and software, with
emphasis on affordable
beginnersa equipment.
Also provided is an
overview of the animation
industry and its
applications to movies,
TV, and computer games.
More than 250 instructive
illustrations enhance
this fascinating how-to
volume.
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A step-by-step guide to
brewing your own beer at
home If you're keen to
learn how to make your
own beer at home, but
need a manual that not
only provides
instructions, but
recipes too, then Home
Brew Beer will be your
very own brewing bible.
Home Brew Beer includes
over 100 home brew beer
recipes from around the
world with brewer's tips
and photographs of the
finished beer so you know
what you're aiming for.
Plus this ultimate
reference book provides
techniques for three
levels of difficulty for
beer making, allowing
you to brew beer from a
basic kit, malt extract,
or using the full grain
method the professionals
use. Recipes are
categorised by beer style
including every variation
of ale, lager, and
hybrid beers, with
beer-style overviews
describing the typical
appearance, flavour,
aroma, and strength of
each style of beer.
You'll also learn the
science behind the
brewing process and handy
timelines and
step-by-step photographs
show you what to do at
every stage of the
brewing process. Home
Brew Beer is great for
beginner home brewers
needing clear
explanations, more
accomplished brewers who
want to take their
interest of beer making
to the next level, or
anyone looking for a
wealth of delicious and
satisfying beer recipes.
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Fresh and contemporary,
this book offers 150
recipes for sauces,
salsas, dressings,
dips, and marinades for
every occasion.
Illustrated with
photographs of every
dish, this book also
offers hints and tips for
thickening, keeping
sauces warm, and recipes
for basic stocks. Whether
you are planning a
special meal or want to
liven up a supper at the
last minute, this book
has all you need to know
about making successful
sauces.
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The adventure starts
here. Follow Hachi on her
quest to strange
futuristic worlds,
learning how to draw
scenes from her wild
adventures along the way!
You are holding, my
fantasy-loving friend,
the first ever how-to
book that features its
own self-contained sci-fi
epic, a story in which
17-year-old Hachi
encounters new friends
and terrible foes that
push her newfound powers
to their limits. So,
too, will you explore
your innate abilities and
discover drawing skills
as you bring these
curious creatures and
bizarre landscapes to
life with pencil and
paint. This book
includes: 30 step-by-step
demonstrations for
drawing a colorful cast
of characters, costumes,
weapons, ships and
background elements
Expert advice on
developing atmosphere,
gesture, movement,
tension, expression and
more Insights on both the
technical aspects of
illustrating as well as
the narrative rationale
behind each choice Tons
of awesome art! Ink Bloom
isn't just about great
drawing and painting.
It's about great
storytelling. In these
action-packed pages,
you'll learn how to work
with a manuscript,
incorporate your own
ideas, and turn out
vibrant, thrilling,
utterly fantastic
illustrations.
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Why would suicide need a
witness? On the east
coast of Ireland, Victor
Delahaye, one of the
countrys most
prominent citizens,
takes his business
partners son out
sailing. But once at sea,
Davy Clancy is horrified
to witness Delahaye take
out a gun and shoot
himself dead. This
strange event captures
the attention of
Detective Inspector
Hackett and his friend
Pathologist Doctor
Quirke. The Delahayes and
Clancys have been rivals
for generations and the
suicide lays bare the
perplexing characters at
the heart of the mystery,
from Mona,
Delahayes toxic
young widow, to Jonas
and James, his strange,
enigmatic twin sons; and
Jack Clancy, his
down-trodden, womanizing
partner. And when a
second death occurs, one
even more shocking than
the first, Quirke begins
to realise that terrible
secrets lie buried within
these entangled families;
and that in this world of
jealousy, ruthless
ambition and pride ?
nothing is quite as it
seems...
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An ex-cop with a death
wish. A serial killer
with a gruesome agenda...
Detective Karin Schaeffer
was a happily married
mother until she got too
close to catching a
serial killer. The press
nickname him The Domino
Killer because he
systematically murders
whole families, leaving
a trail of bloody
dominoes as the only
clues to his next victim.
Having brutally slain
Karin's husband and
child, he left her a
chilling message scrawled
in her daughter's blood:
YOU ARE NEXT. But now the
Domino Killer has escaped
prison and the police
believe he's on his way
to find her. And Karin is
waiting...
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Ten years after 9/11, a
dazzling, kaleidoscopic
novel reimagines its
aftermath... A jury
gathers in Manhattan to
select a memorial for the
victims of a devastating
terrorist attack. Their
fraught deliberations
complete, the jurors
open the envelope
containing the anonymous
winner's name-and
discover he is an
American Muslim.
Instantly they are cast
into roiling debate about
the claims of grief, the
ambiguities of art, and
the meaning of Islam.
Their conflicted response
is only a preamble to the
country's. The memorial's
designer is an enigmatic,
ambitious architect
named Mohammad Khan. His
fiercest defender on the
jury is its sole widow,
the self-possessed and
mediagenic Claire
Burwell. But when the
news of his selection
leaks to the press, she
finds herself under
pressure from outraged
family members and in
collision with hungry
journalists, wary
activists, opportunistic
politicians, fellow
jurors, and Khan
himself-as unknowable as
he is gifted. In the
fight for both advantage
and their ideals, all
will bring the emotional
weight of their own
histories to bear on the
urgent question of how to
remember, and
understand, a national
tragedy. In this deeply
humane novel, the
breadth of Amy Waldman's
cast of characters is
matched by her startling
ability to conjure their
perspectives. A striking
portrait of a fractured
city striving to make
itself whole, The
Submission is a piercing
and resonant novel by an
important new talent.
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Following on from the
success of our Learn to
Play series, Learn to
Play the Rock Guitar
Includes general
introduction to playing
the rock guitar Covers
all techniques for rhythm
and lead playing Features
15 of the worlds best
guitar heroes Includes
notation for 10 original
songs to learn.
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In his later years Pablo
Picasso invited Mariano
Miguel Monta?es to come
and live with him in his
villa La Californie in
Cannes as his personal
secretary. Miguel became
his confidant until
Picasso's death. Miguel's
son Alberto decided to
publish the journal his
father left and thanks to
those writings we learn
about Picasso's way of
living, his work and
friends and his habits.
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With one easy broth
recipe, make 100
delicious soups! From
light and brothy starters
to thick, hearty stews,
there's a soup for every
occasion in this book.
Easy step-by-step
instructions and a
photograph alongside each
set of instructions make
it a wonderful book for
cooks of all levels.
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Even the busiest
sewing/quilting
enthusiast or gardener
can see the long-term
benefits of the
short-term investments
they'll make when using
this doubly delightful
quilting and cooking
guide. This book opens
the door to all things
peaceful and enchanting
with over 12
garden-inspired quilt
projects, explained in
step-by-step photos and
illustrations; and
accompanied by more than
eight recipes. The
partnered projects and
recipes include a
seed-packet wall-hanging
and Rosemary Potatoes, a
needle case and Maple
Apple Chicken recipe,
plus hot pads with a
vegetable theme and a
Corn Relish recipe.
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Mince is one of the most
widely used ingredients
in cooking, but all too
often home-cooks have a
limited repertoire of
recipes. Whether you're
cooking for a midweek
supper, a
family-friendly feast or
a light lunchtime bite,
try out classic dishes
and contemporary twists
to inspire and impress.
Try 100 everyday recipes
for delicious,
nutritious dishes all
made with one of the most
versatile and economical
sources of meat.
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Twenty-two-year-old pop
star Cherry Pye is
attempting a comeback
from her latest
drug-fuelled disaster.
Her 'stunt double' Ann
travels everywhere with
her, throwing paparazzi
off the scent when they
get too close. But one
night, Ann's resemblance
to Cherry Pye proves too
convincing - she is
kidnapped by an obsessed
paparazzo who only
realises his mistake once
it is too late to go
back... From there it's a
fast, funny and furious
race against time to
rescue Ann from a
terrible fate. An
international bestseller,
acclaimed as Hiaasen's
most hilarious, gripping
novel to date, Star
Island is an addictive
read.
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150 recipes are packed
into this fresh, bright
and contemporary volume
with its wealth of
classic and innovative
pasta dishes. 350
stunning photographs show
how to make every
conceivable type of pasta
dish, using a wonderful
variety of ingredients
from tomato to shellfish.
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The Oprah Winfrey Show
will come to an end next
spring after twenty-five
years on television.
Arguably the most
influential television
personality of all time,
Ms. Winfrey and her
show's impact on American
culture cannot be
overstated. This
beautifully illustrated
book will explore and
celebrate the legacy of
the show using written
contributions from a
stellar group of public
figures and images from
notable photographers.
This book will also
feature behind-the-scenes
photographs from the
Harpo archive, spanning
the twenty-five years the
show has been on the air,
including the farewell
season. Each chapter in
the book will be
dedicated to a theme
(e.g., love and
relationships, equality,
giving, literature) and
will open with an essay,
written by a public
figure closely associated
with the topic of the
chapter, which will
explore how the show has
touched people's lives
and impacted the
conversation around that
issue. This essay will be
followed by a narrative
text, which will guide
the reader through the
history of Ms. Winfrey's
involvement with that
topic, including her
motivation for
engagement, as well as
stories about the events,
people, and
organizations that have
acted as touchstones or
provided insights along
the way. Interwoven in
this narrative will be a
story or"e from a
featured celebrity
contributor, who will
provide a more personal
perspective on the issue
at hand. Ms. Winfrey will
write the final chapter
on the theme of
gratitude. Accompanying
the essays and narrative
text will be images from
the show,
behind-the-scenes
photographs, as well as
signature portraits of
the contributing
celebrities taken by
noted photographers.
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How to survive in the
most extreme environments
possible with Ed
Stafford, in this DVD
and book set. Walking the
Amazon - British Explorer
Ed Stafford takes on the
last great challenge in
the world of global
exploration, to be the
first person to walk the
entire length of the
Amazon River. Walking for
860 days, we see Ed
cross the inhospitable
Andes mountain range and
become lost in South
America's Amazon
rainforest. Over two and
a half years, Ed comes
close to starvation,
flees from murderous
drug-traffickers, is
attacked by tribes and
contracts a flesh eating
tropical disease. Little
Book of Outdoor Survival
- This book will guide
you through everything
you need to know about
finding water and food,
as well as teaching you
the best way to make
fire, find shelter and
escape from many
different survival
situations. Learn how to
survive in the outback of
Australia, the heat of
the Sahara Desert and the
bitter cold of the poles.
You can also re-live some
of the most famous
survival stories of all
time.
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Create delectable and
fresh Chinese menus with
these mouthwatering
recipes for soups,
appetizers and dim sum,
main courses, vegetable
dishes, side dishes and
desserts. Includes a
fully illustrated section
on the tools and
ingredients that are
integral to the Chinese
kitchen, and a
fascinating exploration
of the origins and
traditions of Chinese
cuisine. Each beautifully
photographed recipe is
easy to follow and
features a complete
nutritional analysis for
dietary planning.
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Comprehensively edited 30
minutes/10 battles film
footage on DVD Book
contains 28 of the most
famous land, air and sea
battles of WWII Each
battle includes fact box,
locator map, historical
overview, details of war
campaign and battle
tactics Unique full
colour, 2D battle plans
from a bird's eye view.
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Against the backdrop of
Euro '96 and the
soundtrack of Oasis, a
summer of terror
begins.Sal Kilkenny has
two very frightened
clients on her hands.
Debbie Gosforth is the
victim of a deranged
stalker while teenager
Luke Wallace is afraid he
might be a murderer as he
has, allegedly, stabbed
his best friend Ahktar
Khan to death. And then
the IRA bomb Manchester's
Arndale Centre and the
city goes up in
smoke...Praise for Cath
Staincliffe:'Gritty,
intelligent, humane and
involving' Big
Issue'Deftly organised,
with several surprising
twists. ' Evening
Standard'Has her finger
on the pulse of her city
and that rare ability to
write about love,
motherhood and friendship
without sentimentality'
Val McDermid'Modest,
compassionate... a solid
ingenious plotter with a
sharp eye for domestic
detail' Literary
Review'Complex and
satisfying' The Sunday
Times'about as good as
the British private eye
novel gets' Time Out
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The eve of the outbreak
of World War 2:
double-agent Arthur
Owens, codenamed SNOW,
is summoned to Berlin and
appointed Hitler's chief
spy in England. Days
later he finds himself in
Wandsworth prison,
betrayed by his scorned
wife, forced to transmit
false wireless messages
from MI5 to earn his
freedom and escape the
hangman's noose. A vain
and devious anti-hero
with no moral compass,
Owen's motives for
treachery were money,
status and women. At
times he posed as a true
patriot, at others Owens
saw himself as a daring
rogue agent, outwitting
British Intelligence and
loyal only to the
Fatherland. Yet in 1944,
as Allied troops stormed
the beaches of Normandy
on D-Day, Hitler was
caught unawares by a
strategic deception
played out by the
double-cross agents who
followed Owens at MI5.
For all his flaws, Agent
Snow became the traitor
who saved his country.
Based on recently
declassified MI5 files
and previously
unpublished sources,
Double Agent Snow is the
remakable story of a
secret battle of Britain,
fought by Snow and his
opposing spymasters.
James Hayward weaves
together a thrilling and
evocative account
populated by a colourful
rogue's gallery of
double-cross agencts.
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A vibrant tour of the
diverse regional tastes,
culinary traditions and
preparation techniques
shown in 80 authentic
vegetarian Indian
recipes. Illustrated with
more than 430 stunning
photographs, each recipe
comes with step-by-step
instructions and complete
nutritional information.
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DI Joe Faraday is
convalescing after a
serious injury - but four
deaths in a suspicious
fire drag him back to
work before he's truly
fit. His partner,
meanwhile, wants to
adopt a child who was
badly burned in the
hellhole of Gaza. Both
privately and
professionally, Faraday
is under threat. Ex-cop
Paul Winter is still drug
lord Bazza Mackenzie's
trusted lieutenant. But
his growing doubts about
his new life deepen when
Bazza orders him to
retrieve a stash of
missing cocaine.. .
whatever the cost. Two
investigations: one
official, one definitely
not. And three very
different men who must
confront a disaster of
someone else's making.
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What are you wired up to?
Every day you text,
tweet, stream songs,
watch videos and send
emails and Gadgets,
Games, Robots and the
Virtual World is the book
to tell you how. Discover
the technology behind it
all, from robots under
the sea, to satellites
in space and even the
inside of your laptop.
Loaded with facts and
statistics from
astounding pull-out
figures, maps and
infographics, Gadgets,
Games, Robots and the
Virtual World will show
you exactly what you're
connected to and how.
Leap inside and take a
trip into the amazing
virtual world of
cyberspace.
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Clare Kelso has been
locked in the Tolbooth,
accused of murdering her
own infant son. Maverick
lawyer Cameron Adams,
summoned from Edinburgh
to defend the guilty,
soon comes to believe
that the frail girl who
refuses to defend herself
could be a murderer's
second victim. The key to
the truth lies with
Frederick Striker.
Gambler, seducer,
adventurer, he alone can
save Clare from the
gallows. If he wishes to
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It requires skilled eyes
and hands for artists to
render subjects by
translating their
personalities, physical
traits and careers into a
few well-executed lines.
Having worked for such
publications as The New
York Times, The Guardian
and Time Out London,
Noma Bar is one artist
capable of such visual
feats. From famous
celebrities such as
Steven Speilberg to
infamous ones like
Michael Jackson, to
cultural icons like
Albert Einstein and
Elvis, to political
figures like George Bush
and Saddam Hussein, Bar
has made a career of
creating unique
caricatures through
illustrations that rely
on the power of
association, and
sometimes a bit of
imagination. Stephen King
has hatchet eyes; broken
chains accent Nelson
Mandelas facial
expression; Joseph
Stalins nose and mouth
are shaped like the
hammer and sickle. All of
Bars faces exude the
power of the visual, in
that we recognize who
they are through what
they do.
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British Birds - The
following selection
includes some of the
best-known and loved of
British birds. Covering
identification and
behaviour this DVD will
give you an amazing
insight into the world of
birds and how they live.
Including Towns, Parks
and Gardens and Woodlands
and Forests. Little Book
of Bird Watching - Some
three million Britons
look to the skies every
year, at least
occasionally, be it from
back garden or bird
sanctuary. In the UK
alone it is possible to
see over 400 different
species of bird, ranging
from the commonest House
Sparrow to more exotic
visitors. Their plumage,
their songs and their
flight patterns can lift
the spirits, while
identification is a
source of satisfaction.
This fully illustrated
book is designed as a
field companion to help
the birdwatcher get the
most from a hobby that
means as much to the
amateur as it does to the
dedicated twitcher. It
covers 72 species in
detail, plus background
information on many more,
and will prove a
valuable addition to any
enthusiast's library.
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Matt Cruse is cabin boy
aboard the Aurora, an
airship which truly is
lighter than air. Since
the discovery of hydrium,
a gas that renders even
the heaviest vehicle as
light as a feather,
airships travel all over
the world in the same way
as planes do today. Matt
himself was born on an
airship and it is there
that he feels most at
home.
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Create a taste of Spain
in your own home, with
recipes that will appeal
to all of the family.
Step by Step photographs
and easy to follow
instructions will guide
you through each recipe,
from assembling the
ingredients to the final
flourish of the finished
dish. Learn how to
confidently pepare a wide
range of Tapas dishes
from no-cook nibbles and
salads to more elaborate
empanadas and croquettes.
Whether you are looking
for simple dishes for
casual entertaining, or
just wanting to expand
your culinary skills,
you are sure to find this
uniquely beautiful book a
joy to use.
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Buenos Aires is the
second largest city in
South America. It should
come as no surprise then
that it boasts a
sprawling and distinctive
street art scene that
reflects the civic pride
of the portenos the word
used to refer to the
citys citizens as well as
the influences of global
graffiti, street art and
visual cultures. Textura
Dos: Buenos Aires Street
Art breaks the city down
into neighborhoods, or
barrios, providing a
stunning visual tour of
the city. The authors
recount their experiences
exploring the featured
barrios, meeting the
artists and photographing
their work. In revealing
these visual aspects of
Buenos Aires the authors
also share their views of
Buenos Aires, one of the
worlds great cities. From
the murals of Palermo and
San Telmo to the tags,
burners and politically
charged work of La Boca,
the richness of the citys
urban art takes shape
between the covers of
this book. Like the
original Textura,
Textura Dos also makes
available to readers via
download high-resolution
files of graffiti
patterns and textures
that can be used for any
number of design
applications.
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The gamut of Dan Witz's
output over the past
thirty years is truly
amazing. Containing the
raw power and range of
the work in a book is a
nearly impossible task as
the artist's work rails
against constraints
conceptual or practical.
This being said, his
growth as an artist is a
joy to observe and this
long overdue monograph
will hopefully bring his
work to the fore. Witz is
a deeply cerebral artist,
yet suspicious of overly
intellectual or
inaccessible art. These
contradictory tendencies
give him his edge,
whether in the studio or
the streets. Dan Witz has
enjoyed one of the most
sustained and influential
careers in street art and
the output of his studio
practice is equally
stunning and dynamic, an
integral part of his
bi-lobal method.
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Valencia is Spain's third
largest city and a hotbed
of vibrant street art.
While elaborate murals,
wheat pastes and stencils
can be found throughout
the city, the scene's
epicenter is Barrio del
Carmen, the neighborhood
that comprises Valencia's
old town. In this part of
the city, a great number
of aging structures have
been razed to make room
for new developments. The
building lots are usually
surrounded by temporary
walls, which Valencia's
most prolific street
artists use as their
canvases. Textura gathers
together Luz Mart?n's
photographs of this
ephemeral
phenomenon--preserving it
from being painted over.
The book is bundled with
royalty-free images, for
designers to use in their
own work.
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Read by David Rintoul,
who has starred in many
theatre, radio and
television productions.
Despite inhabiting a
great city renowned for
its impeccable restraint,
the extended family of
44 Scotland Street is
trembling on the brink of
reckless self-indulgence.
Matthew and Elspeth
receive startling - and
expensive - news on a
visit to the Infirmary,
Angus and Domenica are
contemplating an Italian
m?nage a trois, and even
Big Lou is overheard
discussing cosmetic
surgery. But when Bertie
Pollock - six years old
and impatient to be seven
- mislays his meddling
mother Irene one
afternoon, a valuable
lesson is learned: that
wish-fulfilment is a
dangerous business.
Warm-hearted, wise and
very funny, The
Importance of Being Seven
brings us a fresh and
delightful set of
insights into philosophy
and fraternity among
Edinburgh's most loveable
residents.
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Contemporary Iran is a
complex place. The 1979
Revolution incited many
changes, influencing how
the country was perceived
by its residents as well
as by the rest of the
world. While Iran has
long been a major player
in global culture, today
it serves as one of the
pivot points for
international economic
and diplomatic policies
because of its location,
huge oil reserves and
nuclear capabilities.
These multifaceted issues
can overshadow the lives
of individuals doing
nothing more than trying
to live their lives.
Urban Iran gives voice to
these people living and
working in Iran today.
With photographs of
contemporary street
culture by the artist
A1one from graffiti to
marketplaces to the
underground music scene a
portrait of what daily
life looks like in some
of Irans larger cities
emerges. Written
contributions from
writers like prominent
Iranian novelist Salar
Abdoh further the issues
and ideas presented in
the photographs,
revealing an Iran that is
as divorced from the
American media gaze, as
it is inextricably
linked.
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This series brings the
world of manga to life.
The pages are packed with
everything the budding
artist needs to learn in
order to create really
amazing illustrations in
the Manga style. Step by
step illustrations and
text demonstrate how to
gradually build up the
characters whilst other
pages show how to create
specific Manga
expressions, hand and
feet styles, and the
trademark Manga eyes and
poses. Having learnt how
to draw the characters,
children will find out
how to use colour, light
and shade to enhance
them.
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MASSAGE FOR REFLEXOLOGY:
Soothe away the pains and
tensions of those around
you using this ancient
method. Reflexology on
the soles of the feet is
an ancient science which
has been recognised for
thousands of years, and
which developed into its
present form during the
1930s. It considers the
feet as the mirrors of
the body, and each
organ, gland or part of
the human body
corresponds to an area or
zone of the foot, known
as the reflex zone. By
simply pressing your
thumbs on each of these
reflex zones, it is
possible to identify any
signs of tension and to
re-establish the balance
of energy in the body.
The programme features
Melanie Blanchard, who
is a reflexologist and
also practises Shiatsu on
patients in the sitting
position. By explaining
and demonstrating her
methods, her aim is to
make it possible for you
to soothe away pains or
tensions felt by those
around you. At the end of
the programme, we shall
also show you some Thai
reflexology movements,
as well as give you some
guidance with regard to
hand massage. (80 MINS)
LITTLE BOOK OF
REFLEXOLOGY:Reflexology
originated around the
12th century B.C. and it
was practised in China
and India more than 5,
000 years ago, as well
as in Ancient Egypt. It
developed into its
present form during the
1930s. The aim of the
Little Book of
Reflexology is to show
you how to use
reflexology to treat the
ailments and pains of
those close to you. The
different reference
points on the foot,
called reflex zones, are
explained, as are the
basic techniques and
movements required to
relax your patient. The
different systems within
the human body and the
parts of the feet to
which they correspond are
looked at. Thai
reflexology movements are
introduced, as well as
techniques on how to
massage your own feet.
The Little Book of
Reflexology features
methods by Melanie
Blanchard, who is a
reflexologist and also
practises Shiatsu on
patients in the sitting
position.
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Renoir - The Great
Artists Collection is one
of a series of 9 gift
packs containing a
64-page paperback book in
a lavish folder with 6
free ready-to-frame 8 x
10 prints. Each book
features a biography of
each artist, looking at
their life and their
legacy, and useful fact
boxes talk about the
artists 'Great Works' and
include fascinating
information to improve
the reader's knowledge of
each artist.
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Torn between two worlds -
and two loves - will
Delia be able to follow
her heart? Enticed by the
glamour and privilege of
life in Palm Springs,
California, Delia
Yebarra is convinced by
her cousin Edward to
leave her Mexican village
and begin a new life in
America. But in a world
where ruthless ambition
and cruel lies are the
norm, will Delia be able
to handle the pressures
of this high-powered
lifestyle? As Delia
quickly gains a large
group of friends and
admirers at her exclusive
private high school, her
spiteful cousin Sophia
becomes jealous of her
beauty and popularity.
Seething with envy, she
sets out to destroy Delia
by spreading malicious
rumours. And when tragedy
strikes back in Mexico as
well, will Delia find
herself caught between
her old and new lives
with no where to call
home?
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Cezanne - The Great
Artists Collection is one
of a series of 9 gift
packs containing a
64-page paperback book in
a lavish folder with 6
free ready-to-frame 8 x
10 prints. Each book
features a biography of
each artist, looking at
their life and their
legacy, and useful fact
boxes talk about the
artists 'Great Works' and
include fascinating
information to improve
the reader's knowledge of
each artist.
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How do cult leaders
establish intellectual,
physical, spiritual and
sexual control over their
followers - and what are
the ends to which this is
put? Read how the
charismatic megalomaniacs
who lead cults often pit
themselves against the
rest of the world,
amassing weapons ahead of
an apocalyptic showdown -
sometimes going on the
offensive to bring
forward Armageddon. For
others, the goal seems
to be some form or
another of mass suicide.
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The British Isles are
punctuated by some of the
most iconic landmarks in
the world: great
architectural triumphs,
inspiring monuments,
geographical features and
monuments of an
industrial age alike. In
this book 300 are shown:
most are familiar to
modern eyes but some,
like the Crystal Palace,
exist now only in
photographs; some, like
St Pauls Cathedral
surrounded by a
devastated London during
the Blitz, are seen in
an unfamiliar context;
some, such as the Angel
of the North, are newly
arrived while others,
such as Stonehenge,
pre-date history.
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Thoughtfully written and
sumptuously illustrated
with photographs shot on
location in an exquisite
setting, Him + Her
contains a treasure trove
of information guaranteed
to improve a couple s
entire romantic
experience. Packaged
together in a slipcase,
with one volume dedicated
to HIM and the other to
HER, the two books
explain the subtleties of
a lover s body and mind,
suggest tender and
amorous gestures geared
to pleasing each gender,
list turn-ons specific to
men and women and show
how these tips and tricks
can heighten sensual
enjoyment. The text
touches on all the
hot-button sexual and
emotional issues for men
and women, and what both
sexes learn about each
other is bound to be a
revelation. Him + Her is
a great gift for every
couple.
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One mix and one hundred
variations - favorite
cakes to feed the family,
celebration cakes to
impress guests, cute
cupcakes for a bite-size
treat, fruity cakes for
a healthier snack, and
hot dessert cakes to warm
you up on a winter's day.
Whether you're looking
for a decadent chocolate
cake, a classic fruit
and nut cake, a
sumptuous frosting-topped
cake, or a warming spice
cakes, you are sure to
find a recipe in this
book to suit every
occasion. Happy Baking!!!
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Can Sal break the
conspiracy of silence
that surrounds her latest
casesal Kilkenny is
asked to discover the
whereabouts of Jennifer
Pickering, disinherited
twenty years ago. But it
seems that now Jennifer
does not want to be
found. And as she spends
her days tracing
Jennifer, Sal's nights
are shattered by a
dangerous stint with the
Neighbour Nuisance Unit
on one of Manchester's
toughest housing estates.
In this highly charged
atmosphere it's not
surprising when tempers
flare... and as
properties start to burn,
Sal's two cases spiral
out of control and
events, past and
present, collide with
deadly intensity. Praise
for Cath
Staincliffe:'Gritty,
intelligent, humane and
involving' Big
Issue'Deftly organised,
with several surprising
twists.' Evening
Standard'An engrossing
read.' Sunday
Telegraph'Real people,
real problems...
Staincliffe writes
brilliantly and
compassionately about
things that matter.
Seriously good.' Literary
Review'Modest,
compassionate... a solid
ingenious plotter with a
sharp eye for domestic
detail' Literary
Review'Complex and
satisfying' The Sunday
Times'about as good as
the British private eye
novel gets' Time Out
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Gauguin: The Great
Artists Collection is one
of a series of 9 gift
packs containing a
64-page paperback book in
a lavish folder with 6
free ready-to-frame 8 x
10 prints. Each book
features a biography of
each artist, looking at
their life and their
legacy, and useful fact
boxes talk about the
artists 'Great Works' and
include fascinating
information to improve
the reader's knowledge of
each artist.
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Over the centuries,
churches have acted as
centres of community and
they retain their
importance today. Acting
as a focus during times
of tragedies and
conflict, churches have
also offered us
throughout the ages a
sense of permanence in an
impermanent world. In
this new book, Andrew
Barr - with the help of
local BBC radio listeners
- picks 30 of the
nation's favourite
churches. Many of these
churches have featured on
Songs of Praise. The
author captures the lives
of those who built,
developed and shaped
them, as well as
offering fascinating
human interest stories
about people who worship
in them today.
Beautifully illustrated
with over 100 full-colour
photographs, this is the
perfect companion for all
those who love churches.
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Here is the complete
history of U2 told
exactly as it happened in
day-by-day diary
format.As well as
following the mid-1970s
birth of the band to the
present day in journal
form, U2 A Diary also
includes new revelations
and fresh insights into
key moments of U2s
development. Through
interviews and extensive
research, author Matt
McGee sheds light on
stories that include: U2s
1978 victory in a St.
Patricks Day Talent
contest, which led to
their first studio
session for CBS Records.
Bonos visit to Central
America in 1986, which
led directly to several
songs on "The Joshua
Tree". U2s struggle
to finish the
"Pop" album,
and its impact on
Universal Music. The
release of "No Line
on the Horizon" and
the drama of the U2 360
Tour. Fully illustrated
with pictures spanning
the bands career, this a
fanatically detailed
account of a legendary
groups life!
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