I was used to my mind being my best friend. Now, all of a sudden, my mind had turned on me: it mocked me for my vapid enthusiasms; it laughed at all of my foolish plans; it no longer found anything interesting or enjoyable or worthwhile.
Dr Kay Redfield Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic depression (bipolar disorder) - and has experienced its terrors and cruel allure first-hand. While pursuing her career in medicine, she was affected by the same exhilarating highs and catastrophic lows that afflicted many of her patients. From her jubilant childhood to the disquiet that has dominated her adult life, she charts a journey through her own mind, and those of others.
An Unquiet Mind is a definitive examination of manic depression from both sides: doctor and patient, the healer and the healed. A classic memoir of enormous candour and courage, it teems with the wit and wisdom of its creator.
From logos to flags to punctuation marks, symbols are all around us. But we're so used to seeing them that we never question why, for instance, the heart symbol is anatomically incorrect or why the Bluetooth symbol is named after a tenth-century Danish king in need of dental work.
Symbols shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas, and features over forty of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular culture down the centuries. Did you know that 15% of all tweets on twitter contain the hashtag symbol? That's over 41 million uses of each day. Or that the 'smiley face' originated in Massachusetts in the 1960s?
This fascinating book highlights the roles symbols have played throughout history and how they have shaped our understanding of the world.
This paperback book has 224 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.8 x 1.4cm
An English-language guidebook that focuses exclusively on the world's only Grand Duchy. From first-class accommodation and the country's 11 Michelin-starred restaurants, to hiking and youth hostelling, it gives tips to suit every taste and budget. It includes new cycling and walking routes, accommodation, restaurants, museums and regional food.
Stephen Hawking is the world-famous physicist with a cameo in "The Simpsons on his CV", but outside his academic field his work is little understood.
To the public he is a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling "A Brief History of Time", and yet confined to a wheelchair and almost completely paralysed.
Hawkings major contribution to science has been to integrate the two great theories of 20th-century physics - Einsteins General Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848310940 • Author: J.P. McEvoy & Oscar Zarate • Publisher: Icon Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 176 • Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 1.5cm
Over 70 tasty taco and moreish nacho recipes to indulge your cravings and bring the spirit of Mexicana into your home!
Bring the spirit of Mexicana into your home with over 70 tasty taco and moreish nacho recipes to feed your fiesta cravings!
Indulge in a bowl (or two) of nachos, make every day taco Tuesday, eat tostada for breakfast, start every meal with a margarita, and always use fingers!
Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008301293 • Author: Esther Clark • Publisher: Harper Collins • Format: Hardback • Pages: 143 • Dimensions: 22.5 x 17.5 x 2cm
Chock full of practical, thoughtful advice from seasoned crafters, Homemade contains over one hundred craft projects that require you to look no further than your very own home.
As economic and environmental factors start to play a greater role in consumer decision-making, Ron Badger and Elspeth Thompson suggest an alternative to buying.
Taking everyday objects from around their homes, they transform these objects into beautiful works of art, which reflect the love and care they put into their projects.
Homemade is the perfect gift for a friend interested in crafting, or a delightful treat for you and your family.
Tequila and mezcal are tipped to be the hot spirits of the year, and Tequila Made Me Do It offers everything you need to create 60 tantalising cocktails right at home.
Following the best-selling Prosecco Made Me Do It and Gin Made Me Do It, this enchantingly illustrated book will introduce you to the incredible world of agave-based cocktails, and showcase the true potential of spicy tequila and smoky mezcal.
From the classic margarita and its hibiscus, Cadillac, and tamarind brethren, to a wide range of smoky, citrusy, and delectable cocktails, such as the Oaxacan Dead and Levitation, the recipes in this book are fun to create – and even more fun to drink!
These 60 delicious cocktail recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork by Ruby Taylor, in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends – or yourself!
Physics is the oldest and deepest of all the sciences, revealing profound truths about the way in which the Universe operates. Schrödinger’s Cat, the Higgs boson particle, string theory?concepts we’ve all heard of, but how far do we really understand them? Physics Squared guides you through these topics and more. It may have taken us many centuries to realise it, but physical principles underpin all of the other sciences and much of modern technology, making an understanding of basic physics invaluable.
Physics Squared takes you on a whistlestop journey – across 10 chapters and 100 topics, it guides you from the laws of motion and the basic mechanics of the everyday world, through hugely important fields such as electricity and nuclear physics, to the quantum physics and relativity theories that describe the Universe.
/> With accessible yet authoritative text complimented by new colour illustrations, infographics and photos, Physics Squared is the ideal primer or refresher for those who want to learn more about the science that governs our Universe, to gain a better understanding of how the world we live in works.
This paperback book has 256 pages and measures: 16.6 x 13.6 x 2cm
Was Jesus a Freemason? This book raises questions that have challenged some of Western civilisation's most cherished beliefs. Based on the discovery of evidence of the most secret rites of Freemasonry in an ancient Egyptian tomb, it sheds light on Masonic ceremony, and on the understanding of history.
This title examines the transformation of post-war Britain from the planning enthusiasm of 1945 to the rise of New Labour. Its themes include the troubles of the British economy, the debates aroused by decolonization, and Britain's relationship to the Commonwealth, the US and Europe.
An engaging and emotionally aware resource for night owls, insomniacs, and anyone else who finds themselves awake at all hours, The Nocturnal Journal will help you explore what keeps you up at night, and why.
Prompts and illustrations tease out the pressing thoughts, deep questions, everyday anxieties, and half-formed creative ideas that need unpacking and exploring, bringing more peace of mind and a richer understanding of ourselves.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9780751570632 • Author: Lee Crutchley • Publisher: Little Brown • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 1.5cm
This is the first book to solely concentrate on the British-powered cafe racer motorcycle. Renewed interest in custom British cafe conversions is illustrated with stunning images of select sporting, racing, and 'cafe'd' British motorcycles. From single-cylinder to four-cylinder variants - see the 'cafe'd' side of British bikes!
'Flower Therapy' is the art of working with flowers, flower essences and angels for healing, manifestation and abundance. This title helps you find out about the flowers' energetic and healing properties, discover which angels are connected to each one, and learn to associate different species with the various chakras.
This is an incredible collection of tempting ways to end a meal, from simple classics to wickedly indulgent sweet treats, shown in 500 photographs.
It features delicious desserts for every occasion, from a quick-and-easy scoop of homemade ice cream, to healthy weekday sweets for the family or dazzling confections for a grand dinner party.
You can choose from classics, such as profiteroles, lemon meringue pie and apple crumble, or experiment with international dishes like tiramisu or brandy-soaked borracho cake from Spain.
Glorious photographs inspire cooks of every level of expertise and show how the finished dish should look. It includes many specially developed healthy low-fat recipes that are packed with taste.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781781460245 • Author: Ann Kay • Publisher: Greene & Golden • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 28.5 x 22 x 2cm
Mindfulness Colouring includes line illustrations of the natural world - from flowers and trees to butterflies and birds that are specially designed to be coloured in - alongside a collection of 50 inspirational"es that will enable you to still the mind and relax the body, whilst generating and boosting a feeling of well-being and contentment that will permeate every aspect of everyday life.The perfect gift to bring lasting happiness and peace for friends and family.This is a practical way to relax the mind, whilst subconsciously developing self-knowledge, expanding the imagination and nurturing creativity.
This classic book The Ladybird Book of Aircraft first published in 1964 is an exceptionally well illustrated and informative book that will be welcome by aircraft enthusiast of all ages.
Illustrated in full colour are 49 of the most interesting aircraft of various countries, from the small two-seater trainers to the huge passenger and military aircraft.
This wonderful set also includes a hardback notebook and quality ball point pen so you can record all of your results.
Product Information: • Plane Spotter Gift Set • ISBN: 5060474052139 • Format: Hardback • Publisher: Ladybird Books • Dimensions: 20 x 14.8 x 2.8cm
Her personal life riven by passion, illness and intrigue, Queen Anne presided over some of the most momentous events in British history. Like Antonia Fraser's life of Marie Antoinette or Amanda Foreman's 'The Duchess', 'Queen Anne' is historical biography at its best.
With Lonely Planet's Malay Phrasebook, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Grab this phrasebook and try Malaysia's amazing street food, soak up sun and sand at Palau Langkawi or Palau Tioman, or trek to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia's tallest peak.
In the winter of 2009, the author's marriage of ten years came to an end. In the months that followed, life as she had known it came apart, like a jigsaw dismantled into a heap of broken-edged pieces. This title chronicles this perilous journey as she redefines herself as a single woman and creates a new version of family life for her daughters.
A sequel to "The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail", which aims to reveal the very nature of the messianic legacy. This book asks such questions as: Was there more than one Christ? Was Christ the founder of Christianity? Were the disciples as peace-loving as it is traditionally assumed? and more.
This lively survey of 150 years of fashion covers everything from Haute Couture to the High Street. From Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen, Breward explores fashion as a cultural phenomenon. Topics include fashion in film, the world of Vogue and advertising, and the use of fashion to create identity from the Flapper to the New Look, and Dandy to Punk.
Marcus Wareing is a brilliant chef. His restaurant group Marcus Wareing Restaurants includes three critically-acclaimed restaurants – the two Michelin-starred Marcus at The Berkeley, as well as The Gilbert Scott and Tredwell’s. He is also judge of MasterChef: The Professionals, combining authority with inspiration for the contestants and viewers alike. But there’s another side to Marcus – away from the professional kitchens – when he’s at home, cooking the food he loves to share with his family and friends. In Marcus at Home, he shows you how you can cook these recipes, too.
/> Marcus at Home will cover delicious meals all week long, from chapters on Midweek and Weekend to Entertaining and Baking. Focusing on great flavours and inspirational touches, these are recipes that will become time-honoured favourites in your home. Whether it’s a light Chicken & Asparagus Salad or a comforting Prawn Orzo Risotto; an indulgent Eggs & Avocado with Chorizo Jam or a delicious Buttermilk Pannacotta with Thyme Crumble; or a definitive Sunday Roast or a Chocolate Cake, these are recipes that are easy to make at home in the rush of a busy week, when you have a little more time at the weekend, or when you want to make a showstopper meal. /> Ideal for anyone needing cooking tips and inspiration! /> This hardback book has 288 pages and measures: 25.5 x 19.5 x 3cm approx.
Create delicious, well balanced meals with this brilliant Italian recipe book. Featuring an irresistable range of recipes, this cookbook is the perfect addition to any kitchen.
From antipasti to Italian desserts, you'll find more than just pasta recipes in this handy-sized cookbook. With more than 100 recipes to choose from, you won't be struggling for ideas!
Ideal for anyone who loves Italian food!
This hardback book has 94 pages and measures: 22 x 12 x 1cm approx.
The perfect treat for the warmer months fridge cakes are simple to make, adaptable to whatever is in the cupboard, and no oven (thus cooking skill) is required.
Just mix up your favourite ingredients and place in the fridge to chill. Fridge Cakes shares over 30 ingenious recipes that are simple to make but taste amazing.
Theres a zesty chocolate orange, a decadent choco-fudge, and a summery mango and passionfruit. For a boozy dinner party, you cant look past the Limoncello and nougat: the perfect happy ending.
And what about a little festive number, Christmas gingerbread with citrus and spices, for when youre all-cooked-out over the festive period?
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781784880859 • Author: Jean-Luc Sady • Publisher: Hardie Grant Books • Format: Hardback • Pages: 70 • Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 1.5cm
The work of Banksy is unmistakable, except maybe when it's squatting in the Tate or New York's Metropolitan Museum. Banksy is responsible for decorating the streets, walls, bridges and zoos of towns and cites throughout the world. This fully coloured illustrated volume presents the best of his work.
A comprehensive and accessible guide to more than 5, 000 medical terms, perfect for both home use and health care students and professionals.
Inside, youll find more than just basic definitions: entries for each condition define the ailment, explain how symptoms affect you, and outline possible treatments. Key conditions are also accompanied by full-colour images to improve your understanding.
Fully updated with the latest information on anatomical terms, disorders, essential tests, surgical procedures, and drugs, it helps to ensure that whatever youre dealing with, youre fully in the know.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241317716 • Author: British Medical Association • Publisher: DK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 608 • Dimensions: 19.5 x 13 x 3.5cm
Wilderness Weekends Guide - Travel information and expert holiday advice on the best wild camping destinations in Britain, detailed maps, practical tips and routes. Featuring 26 wild camping sites in England, Wales and Scotland chosen for their dramatic locations, what to bring and when to visit, wildlife guides, natural history and camping advice.
Students need more help than ever before in selecting their dissertation or project topic and ensuring this major project gets the best marks. This book provides crucial support that will help organise their thinking and get them on the road to success.
Shaped through conflict and conquest, the Roman Empires foundation of success was its legendary military might.
Using stunning colourful artwork of soldiers and battles, as well as photographs and maps, Rome At War introduces the men who fought first for their Republic and then for their Emperor...
Discover the story of the Ancient Worlds most effective war machine!
Throughout the course of World War II, Allied forces engaged in elaborate deceptions to fool Hitlers armies.
A ragtag group of Bohemian artists and creatives were assembled to devise these strategies, including rubber dummy tanks, faux railway lines and falsified wireless intelligence.
They made armies appear out of thin air, baffling German forces and ensuring Allied success in battle. For fifty years, information on the Ghost Army strategies was classified.
It is only recently that details of their heroic actions have come to light.
This book includes details of SHAEF command centre who organised many of the deceptions, the First US Army Group (the so-called Ghost Army), the 23rd Camouflage Engineers, and accounts of the double cross agents who risked their lives and freedom to mislead Nazi High Command.
This stylish introduction to fashion drawing provides an excellent grounding for designers and fashion enthusiasts who want to hone their skills.
Accessible and engaging, it is fully illustrated and contains examples from a range of fashion designers and illustrators and step-by-step exercises showing how to get the best results.
Beginning with the materials and equipment that readers will need, the book goes on to explain how to find inspiration and ideas and describe how to use a sketchbook to develop design projects.
Readers are guided through the process of drawing fashion figures in a range of different poses.
100 Lessons is Scholastic's best-selling series to support primary teachers with curriculum change. This new resource will support teachers with their planning in preparation to deliver the new curriculum for science to be taught in schools from 2014. This title covers day-to-day planning for Year 2.
Bran muffin or chocolate chip? Which wine is likely to add the most inches to your waistline red, white or sparkling? And if youre dying for a pizza, how can you keep the damage to a minimum?
Faced with this type of difficult decision, The Right Bite is here to help you make the least bad choice. Its full of accessible, practical advice for all those everyday occasions when you might be tempted to have a little treat but dont want to do too much damage.
Each chapter focuses on a different eating environment, including coffee shops, bars, takeaway food, the cinema and even a family barbecue.
For each situation The Right Bite explores the type of foods likely to be available and compares them, explaining the main health pitfalls and highlighting a top pick for each one.
What determines whether complex life will arise on a planet or even any life at all? This book investigates such questions, synthesizing information from astronomy, biology, and paleontology, and applying it to what we know about the rise of life on Earth and to what could possibly happen elsewhere in the universe.
This is a stunning collection of quick and easy ideas, from first courses such as Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate, and Avocado Soup, to more substantial dishes such as Fettuccine with Ham and Peas, and Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce.
It includes ideas for breakfasts and brunches; soups and appetizers; snacks and light bites; fish; shellfish; meat and game; poultry; vegetarian; salads; side dishes, dips and sauces; and sweet treats.
It features over 500 photographs accompany the recipes, with cooks tips, variations and serving suggestions. This is a superb collection of quick and easy, classic and contemporary recipes that can be fully prepared in 20 minutes or less.
It is the perfect culinary guide for any cook who enjoys simple, appetizing food but doesnt have hours to spend in the kitchen.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781781460160 • Author: Jenni Fleetwood • Publisher: Greene & Golden • Format: Paperback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 28.5 x 22 x 2cm
It’s time to take your favourite tipple and turn it into something extra special with this delicious recipe collection of jubilant Gin cocktails, cakes, dinners & desserts.
If you like the sound of baking with botanicals, you’ll love these genius gin recipe ideas. They’re the perfect tonic for cooking with a twist and will let you take the party straight into the heart of the kitchen.
Let the good times be-Gin!
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781912511433 • Publisher: Bell & Mackenzie • Format: Paperback • Pages: 96 • Dimensions: 24.5 x 19 x 1cm
Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? This title includes tales that follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold and every single element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine and the lives of the mad scientists who discovered them.
Tracing the history of faith from the Palaeolithic Age to the present, this title shows that meaning of words such as 'belief', 'faith', and 'mystery' has been entirely altered, so that atheists and theists alike think and speak about God - and, indeed, reason itself - in a way that our ancestors would have found astonishing.
How do emotions affect your basic decision making? Why do certain smells prompt long-forgotten memories, and what makes us suddenly self-conscious?
How does the biological organ, the brain, give rise to all of the thoughts in your head – enable you to think, to feel, to be conscious and aware – to have ‘a mind’?
Introducing Mind and Brain explains what the sciences have to say about planning and action, language, memory, attention, emotions and vision. It traces the historical development of ideas about the brain and its function from antiquity to the age of neuro-imaging.
Charting Hawksmoor's career and the decline of his reputation, Owen Hopkins offers fresh interpretations of many of his famous works - notably his three East End churches - and shows how over their history Hawksmoor's buildings have been ignored, abused, altered, recovered and celebrated.
This stunning and original British travel guide charts lesser known gardens, spectacular meadows, the best kitchen garden food, plus wild places to camp and stay. From traditional cottage gardens and walled-gardens, to newly designed gardens planted for bees and nature, this timely book which will appeal to garden-lovers, foodies and nature-lovers.
General Frost's story is, in effect, that of the battalion. It covers all the major airborne operations in which he took part - Bruneval, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, Arnhem. Written with modesty and humour, it tells of the determination of the fighting soldier, and throws important new light on many controversies, not only those at Arnhem.
Beyond her beauty and her unbroken success as a child star and mature actor, Natalie Wood possessed a star quality that entranced both women and men. This book presents her story, from exploited child star to troubled teen, through her years as a top international movie star and concludes with the revelations about her long unsolved drowning.
Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe.
De-clutter and organise your lovely homes with this Spark Joy in-depth, illustrated guide that covers every room in the house!
Featuring all the information you need on a wide range of items in different categories including clothes, shoes, photographs, books, cutlery, toiletries and handbags!
Learn how to fold your clothes us Ms Kondos unique folding methods or organise your drawers, wardrobes and cabinets.
Be prepared to completely transform your home and lives with this inspiring guide!
The global decluttering sensation.- The Sunday Times.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781785041020 • Author: Marie Kondo • Publisher: Vermilion London • Format: Paperback • Pages: 292 • Dimensions: 20 x 13.5 x 2.5cm
In 1966, a group of respected aerospace engineers revealed that US scientists were perfecting ways to control gravity. Aerospace and defence journalist Nick Cook considers the possibility that America did indeed crack the gravity code, examining German weapons technology along the way.
From the great cathedral-like railways stations of the steam age to obscure lines built through spectacular landscapes to open up countries before the advent of motorised road transport, this book is a celebration of our lost railway heritage and the lines that can no longer be travelled.
Through stunning images, Lost Railway Journeys evokes the romance and drama of these journeys, taking the reader as close as they can possibly get to this lost world of dining cars, sleeping cars, station porters and international rail travel.
Organised by continent, all of these routes have stories to tell and the lost journeys are captured in the old postcards and posters that accompany photographs drawn from collections and archives across the world.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781781319031 • Author: Anthony Lambert • Publisher: White Lion • Format: Hardback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 25 x 21.5 x 2.5cm
Describes an approach to creating a "position" in a prospective customer's mind - one that reflects a company's own strengths and weaknesses and those of its competitors. This book shows readers how to reposition a strong competitor and create a weak spot, use the present position to its best advantage, and choose the best name for a product.
Linguist Noam Chomsky maintains that the human brain has an innate language faculty, and that part of this biological endowment is a universal grammar, a theory of principles common to all languages.
Thus, all human languages and the ways in which children learn them are remarkably similar.
Chomskys book Syntactic Structures was a turning-point in 20th-century linguistics, challenging assumptions in many areas such as philosophy, psychology and intellectual history. Heir to the Enlightenment tradition, Chomsky has introduced new perspectives on language, the creative individual and the nature of human freedom in society.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848312944 • Author: John Maher & Judy Groves • Publisher: Icon Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 175 • Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 1.5cm
Focuses on the integration of How Science Works to help students understand the underlying principles of science. This book uses OCR Biology terminology to ensure students are acquainted with the type of vocabulary used in the exams. It includes worked examples and exam-style questions that demonstrate how to approach complex questions.
The war years witnessed a radical shift in political power, expressed in Labour's decisive electoral victory in 1945. In this classic study, now revised, Addison traces this sea-change back to the 1930s and strives to recapture the spirit of post-war reconstruction.
Original, amusing, and brilliantly documented, Shake is a heartwarming collection of sixty-one beguiling dogs caught in the most candid of moments: mid-shake. /> This glorious, graphic volume will stop you dead in your tracks as you are presented with images of man's best friend caught in contortion: hair wild, eyes darting, ears and jowls flopping every which way.
With Shake, photographer Carli Davidson proves how eager and elated we are to see our pets in new ways.
The result is a one-of-a-kind book: a colorful assemblage of photographs that are simultaneously startling and endearing, consistently hard to look away from, and revealing.
This hardback book has 144 pages and measures: 21 x 18.8 x 1.5cm
Written for those who are new to the craft of bricklaying, and those who are improving their skills, this title provides an overview of the materials, processes, craft skills and related subjects to enable the reader to construct their own simple brickwork projects and undertake brickwork-related maintenance projects around the home.
For generations the traditional focus for those wishing to understand the roots of the modern world has been France on the eve of the Revolution. This work makes a case for considering Britain the true home of modernity - a country driven by an exuberance, diversity and power of invention comparable only to twentieth-century America.
What was the golden secret known to Leonardo da Vinci, Kepler, Plato and the ancient magicians? Can there really be a key to nature and life itself? This book aims to unravel a mystery, a code that seems to underly life, the universe and everything, a pattern we instinctively recognise as beautiful, and which nature herself uses at every scale.
Make amazing robots and gadgets by combining two of the hottest DIY technologies: the venerable LEGO and the upstart Arduino. With this book, you'll focus on six projects, each more challenging and informative than the next. In each project, you'll explore different ways that Arduino adds functionality to LEGO Mindstorms.
Cook like a MasterChef pro in your own kitchen with a selection of stunning recipes from the hit BBC series, written by former contestants.
MasterChef Sensational Puddings ensures that you finish your dinner party on a show-stopping high.
Each recipes comes complete with stunning pictures of the finished dish, with step-by-step photographs to guide you through any tricky technique and presentation know-how.
With delicious dishes such as gooey chocolate cake with spiced plum coulis, or citrus meringue tart with cinnamon cream, this clever little cookbook will help you win in the kitchen and make entertaining easy.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241333372 • Author: BBC • Publisher: DK • Format: Hardback • Pages: 144 • Dimensions: 20 x 15.5 x 2cm
Modern quilt designer Shannon Brinkley shows how easy it is to collage scraps into colorful new fabrics, then cut them into shapes that can be used to accent quilts, pillows, or just about anything!
Shannons super-simple techniques and clever piecing shortcuts subtract the work from making these quilts and leave all the fun.
The book includes eight engaging projects (with multiple sizes) and instructions for designing your own scrappy bits quilts. 8 projects - foolproof technique Simple collage techniques and raw-edged fusible applique turn leftovers into one-of-a-kind modern quilts Foolproof! Anyone who can sew a straight line can make these quilts.
Was Marx himself a Marxist? Was his visionary promise of socialism betrayed by Marxist dictatorship? Is Marxism inevitably totalitarian? What did Marx really say?
Introducing Marxism provides a fundamental account of Karl Marxs original philosophy, its roots in 19th century European ideology, his radical economic and social criticism of capitalism that inspired vast 20th century revolutions.
It assesses Marxisms Russian disciples, Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin who forged a ruthless dogmatic Communism. The book examines the alternative Marxist approaches of Gramsci, the Frankfurt School of critical theory and the structuralist Marxism of Althusser in the 1960s.
It marshals postmodern interpretations of Marxism and raises the spectre of post-Marxism in Derridas confrontation with Fukuyamas end of history doctrine.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848310582 • Format: Paperback • Author: Rupert Woodfin & Oscar Zarate • Publisher: Icon Books • Pages: 176 • Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 1.5cm
What were the secret plans for Britain if World War Three had erupted and 'breakdown' had occurred? When would the Queen have been informed and where would she have gone? How does the contingency planning for a national emergency work today? This book gives the detailed answers to these questions.
Have you ever wondered where comedians come from? Why is it that one person is a funny bloke down the pub while another actually makes a living by standing up in front of an audience telling jokes? And where does all that material come from? This title deals with these questions.
A new type of study guide which combines an exploration of Shakespeare's language with specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills. Laurie Maguire offers a lively critical account of Othello and practical ideas on how best to engage with and write about this ever popular play.
Known to his fans as the Dark Destroyer, all of his first 22 professional fights ended with him knocking out his opponents - half of them before the first round was over.
In this book, Nigel Benn tells it like it is. From the grim days he spent in the army in Northern Ireland, to his notorious battle with Chris Eubank. From the women of his past - including the girl who took his virginity when he was just twelve years old and the numerous women he has romanced since - to the love and support he has now found with his wife Carolyne and his adored children.
From fighter to family man, this book explores the contrasts that make up the figure of a mighty world champion.
/> This hardback book has 292 pages and measures: 24 x 16 x 2.4cm
It is essential in polite society to be aware of social niceties... one needs to be aware when cooling your luncheon, that ones bunnet should be wafted over the hot nourishment in a clockwise manner.
The right pinkie should always be raised slightly when slurping tea from your saucer!
The Broons family will assist you in learning the social graces in this beautifully illustrated guide.
But remember when laughing robustly at their antics, it is important to keep ones false teeth firmly in place as flying wallies may offend.
Product Information: • ISBN: 9781910230473 • Author: Black & White Publishing • Publisher: Black & White Publishing • Format: Hardback • Pages: 60 • Dimensions: 17.8 x 12 x 0.4cm