Egyptian hieroglyphs have long fascinated people the world over, though traditionally only specially trained scholars have been able to unlock their esoteric secrets. In Hieroglyph Detective, renowned Egyptologist Nigel Strudwick offers a historical background for the symbols as he takes the reader on a visual tour of museums around the world & provides step-by-step instructions on how to decipher inscriptions from ancient Egyptian tombs & temples. This hands-on field guide contains everything one needs to uncover age-old mysteries like a true detective! ...

Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent & all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years. This work explores the cultural significance of the script & looks at are ...

Small children love the sound of rhyme, & this ear
- tickling collection of first pomes is sure to give them a ton of fun. There
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Abused as a child by his local priest, Brian O' Dea, became a rebel, using & selling drugs. Soon he was operating a $100 million a year business, & had developed a cocaine addiction. Eventually he quit the trade
- & the drugs & was working with recovering addicts. Extracted from Brian's prison diary, this work re-tells his outlaw years.
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Explore London from a new perspective with this collection of astounding aerial photographs. From the meandering curves of the River Thames to royal palaces, famous parks & internationally recognisable landmarks such as the London Eye; this collection offers a spectacular & illuminating view of one of the most important cities in the world. ...

High Balls, Long Balls & No Balls is a collection of funny, inspirational & downright brilliant football"es. Forget the canon of English Literature, thereï ½s more poetry per page here than you get in a volume of Wordsworth. Our leading men of words include such luminaries as Brian Clough, David Beckham, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Keegan, Big Ron, Ian Holloway, Bill Shankly & Sir Bobby Robson. & most of the leading clubs in Britain have their own dedicated pages, featuring club history & the characters with big gobs whoï ½ve worn the shirt. From Gazzaï ½s kebab & Mickey Thomasï ½s dud tenners to Tommy Smithï ½s leg & Harry Redknappï ½s wife, the world of football is captured in all its glory, not forgetting classic moments from the commentary box. As David Coleman once put it, ï ½if that had gone in, it would have been a goalï ½ ...

Easy-to-follow & nutritionally analysed recipes that stimulate your taste-buds & help you maintain a balanced diet. Whatever your dietary needs each of these titles provides expert advice on maintaining a balanced diet, with menu planners to help you prepare every meal from a quick snack to a family dinner. This series caters for everyone with medical advice clearly explained to help you understand how to reduce risks to your health with what you eat. All recipes are easy to follow & feature unusual ingredients & fresh flavours along with healthy versions of traditional favourites to ensure that having a condition or simply wanting to live a healthier lifestyle, needn't mean a diet of bland & boring food! For all those with high pressure this book is perfect. ...

The High Colour Collection is Clementoni's special line of puzzles rich in the quality of materials, elegance of its box & famous artists whom it is dedicated. The brand new technology used to print the pictures makes this line absolutely unique. Enjoy the magnificent strong rich colours! ...

The High Colour Collection is Clementoni's special line of puzzles rich in the quality of materials, elegance of its box & famous artists whom it is dedicated. The brand new technology used to print the pictures makes this line absolutely unique. Enjoy the magnificent strong rich colours! ...

The High Colour Collection is Clementoni's special line of puzzles rich in the quality of materials, elegance of its box & famous artists whom it is dedicated. The brand new technology used to print the pictures makes this line absolutely unique. Enjoy the magnificent strong rich colours! Size 67.7 x 47.7cm ...