Reptiles & amphibians ruled the world for nearly 200 million years. Together, they not only outnumber mammals or birds but in their variety & extraordinary behaviour, they far surpass them. This book traces the story of their evolution & overturns the myth that these creatures are just primitive killers to reveal them for what they are. ...

Colour can soothe us, colour can energise us, colour can even wow us, &, as we all know, everyone has a favourite colour. This book explores the world through magnificent, intriguing & revelatory photography. It is organised chapter by chapter accordi ...

Told in ingenious pictograms that are witty, provocative & to the point, Life in Five Seconds takes 200 world events, inventions, great lives, places, animals & cultural icons that you really need to know about, & then, hey presto!, cuts away all the useless details. ...

A personal, entertaining, joyous
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First published in 1978, this is a history of the English country house from the point of view of its owners & users. Ranging from the Middle Ages to the world of Evelyn Waugh, the author also discusses the life of the upper classes, how they entertained, how they ran their estates & more. ...

Examines how corporatism has become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives, choices & opinions. This title demonstrates how this system created a world where everything can be commodified, where communities have dissolved into consumer groups, where fiction & reality have become fundamentally blurred. ...

A chilling look into the brutality of life behind bars & what it’s like to be locked away with some of the world’s most dangerous criminals. Widely known in the criminal underworld as the ‘ Black Widow’, Linda Calvey spent the first half of her life running with the UK’s top gangsters, robbing banks & rubbing shoulders with the Kray twins. That is, until, in 1990, her lover Robbie Cook was murdered at point-blank, & she found herself falsely convicted. Linda was sent away for decades, & would go on to become Britain’s longest-serving female prisoner. This is her story of life inside, & how she learnt to survive the many years she spent behind bars. Detailing the systems, characters & rules of prison life, as well as her encounters with notorious criminals Charles Bronson, Rose West & Myra Hindley, Linda gives a full account of her time locked up. Featuring stories of fights, riots, dodgy dealings & what happens when a prison officer gets taken hostage, this is a grit... ...

A sweet story about hope & happiness, perfect for any time of the year! Let's paint a rainbow together! From yellow for happiness to violet for sadness, each colour shows a different way we can feel. So, whether your day is sunny, messy, exciting, or a little bit scary, this joyful book is the perfect way to share hope with everyone around you.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781800225756 •†Author:†  Igloo Books •†Publisher:†  Bonnier Books Ltd •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 24 •†Dimensions:† 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm ...

If you have a seriously sweet tooth, this is the perfect cookbook for you! Simply flick through these pages to find over 100 recipes for all manner of sweet sensations. Whether you fancy a gooey chocolate brownie for a mid-afternoon snack or are looking for a decadent dessert for a special occasion, you are sure to find a recipe to satisfy those sugar cravings. ...

In her signature compassionate voice that has won over the hearts of millions, Julia Cameron offers a collection of inspiring & encouraging messages to help you notice the beauty of life, trust the unfolding of events & know that you being looked after & protected, no matter what is happening. ...