'I can identify the exact moment when things began to change. It was a cold winter afternoon. I had just turned three.' Emerging shyly from her hiding place, Mineko encounters Madam Oima, the formidable proprietress of a prolific geisha house in Gion. Madam Oima is mesmerized by the child's black hair & black eyes: she has found her successor. & so Mineko is gently, but firmly, prised away from her parents to embark on an extraordinary career, of which she will become the best. But even if you are exquisitely beautiful & the darling of the okiya, the life of a geisha is one of gruelling professional demands. & Mineko must first contend with her bitterly jealous sister who is determined to sabotage her success.. . Captivating & poignant, GEISHA OF GION tells of Mineko's ascendancy to fame & her ultimate decision to leave the profession she found so constricting. ...

A fantastic pack of 30 high quality gel pens in a wide variety of bright & vivid colours.
Includes:: 10 x fluorescent
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This Gelanteenz Mini Doll is ready for a magical adventure. Where will your imagination take you? 

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Bob Geldof first visited Africa in 1984. The following year, Live Aid inspired a generation to raise millions for the starving in Africa. Over twenty years on, passion undiminished, Geldof returns to what he calls the Luminous Continent. This is his personal diary. Bob Geldof celebrates the glories of Africa & its diverse peoples. Provocative, informative, funny, poignant & endlessly entertaining, Geldof supplies his own unique take on this extraordinary l&. Travelling through Ghana, Benin, Mali, D. R Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania & Somalia he mixes adventure & anecdote to bring the colours & contradictions of Africa to life. Complete & unabridged, this book is written & read by Bob Geldof. ...

Helps you discover the amazing Gelli plate; a revolutionary printing surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colours & textures. This title shows how to use gelatine printing to create layered prints, pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards & more. ...

Art & Craft Craft Embellishments Add that extra sparkle to your latest craft with this great pack of Gem Embellishments!  This set of great value gem embellishments are a must-have for anyone who loves to craft & create. Simply peel away & place in your desired design.  Great for a wide range of crafts including scrapbooking, card making & much more! Product information: • Adhesive gems • Brand: Make & Create • Design: Assorted • Art & crafts • Embellishments  Please note: Colours & designs may vary, only one supplied. ...

A beautiful selection of festive gem style stickers, ideal for some festive crafting.

These coloured gems can be used

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Art & Craft Craft Embellishments Add a beautiful sparkling touch to your card & craft-making projects with these lovely circle gem stickers. With 210 glittering self-adhesive circle gems for you to use, this pack gives you endless crafting opportunities.   Product Information: • Gem Stickers • Pack of 210 • Self-adhesive • Colours: Gold, Navy, Silver & White • Make & Create ...

Adventurous & resourceful, Gemini is mischievous, witty & inventive.

Identify patterns & traits unique to your zodiac

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As a Gemini, you are curious expressive & confident. You love nothing more than finding out new things, so come & have fun discovering the real you! This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about your star sign, as well as giving you a detailed, 15 month forecast. ...