Why do dogs bury bones? Why do dogs turn around in circles before lying down? Why do they chase cars? Or their tails?



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Why can't we tickle ourselves? Which properties give you the best chance of winning Monopoly? What would happen if you fell into a black hole? Is it possible to hurt your brain if you think too much? In this entertaining & enlightening tour of day-to-day life, award-winning writer & scientist Robert Matthews tackles everything from the puzzling maths of odd socks to the real 'string theory' mystery: how does string acquire all those unwanted knots? ...

Those who believe Europe to be weak & ineffectual are wrong. Turning conventional wisdom on its head Why Europe Will Run the 21st Century sets out a vision for a century in which Europe will dominate, not America. This is the book that will make your mind up about Europe. ...

From diamante clutches to the classic Chanel, the dependable tote to the frivolous fringe, bags are a lifelong passion. Adore them with this fun, stylish little book. You've got the dress, you've got the shoes
- but no outfit is complete until you've got the bag. From Hermes to Prada, leather to suede, bags matter. On average, women use three handbags regularly, changing to match their outfit & mood. By day, she might have an oversized slouch bag, with easygoing, modern style, but by night, she's carrying her tiny black velvet evening bag, looking classically chic. In this gorgeous gift book, you'll find all the different kinds of handbag, from clutches to totes & shoulder bags. Delve into these pages for a bag-fantasy world of everything you could ever imagine in bag heaven, & smile at the fun facts & witty"es, all illustrated with Sam Wilson's quirky, colourful artworks. This is the perfect present for the bag addict in your life. The size of this book is 14.8cm in height & 14.8cm wide with 64 pages
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Irresistible, on-trend, sexy, stylish, oh-so-you shoes. They're all in this gorgeous little book, which, like the Jimmy Choo, is the perfect treat for every shoeaholic. Whether sexy stilettos are your passion, or you've just got a thing for leather thigh-high boots, you can feed your addiction with this little gift book. More than just a necessity, for many women, shoes are our best friend: a favourite pair will cheer up a dull day, give a confidence boost when needed & see us through both good times & bad. It's a lifelong love affair that starts with Cinderella's glass slippers & never ends. Shoes are, quite literally, an extension of yourself, & if there's one way to add instant glamour to your life, it's with the right pair of shoes. For shoe-obsessed ladies, whose closets are overflowing with slingbacks, wedges, Mary Janes, kitten heels, ballet pumps & more, these pages will delight & inspire. Illustrated throughout with stylish artworks by Sam Wilson, shoe-aholics are sure to adore this compendium of little-known facts & quips "es about every type of shoe under the sun. The size of this book is 14.7cm in height & 15cm wide with 64 pages ...

To be really well, we need to understand how our beliefs can make us ill. We don't need to be victims
- not of illness, not of
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Why do horses "spook" at things? Why do horses kick it approached from the rear? Why do horses sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each others nostrils?

These & 36 other curious equine behaviours are informatively & light-heartedly answered in the handsomely illustrated " Why Horses Do That." An original pencil drawing illustrates each insightful explanation of odd but characteristic horse actions.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781572237070
• Author: Lisa Dines
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 93
• Dimensions: 18.5 x 18.5 x 1.5cm









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Many books in recent years have made the case for Buddhism.

What makes this one fresh & exciting is Stephen Asmas iconoclasm,

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He's studied Jiu-Jitsu with the Gracies in Brazil, studied Muay Thai among Thailand's underground fighters, & instructed special operatives in the Israeli Defense Force, he is Jay Dee B J Penn. This memoir reveals a journey through Penn's grueling mental & physical preparations as he prepares for the big fight. ...

Everyone loves bedtime
- especially you!

Featuring children’s own words & heart-warming pictures, a special little


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