The Olympic Games is the world's biggest sporting extravaganza with athletes from more than 200 countries either attempting to qualify or actually competing in more than two dozen sports over three weeks. This book presents a little bit of the Games' history, biography, encyclopedia, & records. ...

Lou Diamond Phillips stars as Richie Valens in this musical biography of the Mexican-American boy who became a star at the age of 17. Beginning as a labourer in the plantations of rural California, Valens success was such that he would eventually undertak ...

The author of a best-selling biography of Diego Maradona, & similarly widely acclaimed books on FC Barcelona & Real Madrid, digs deep into the roots of the most popular sport, to look at how football played in Spain became the most admired in the world. From its early beginnings when the first football on the shores of Bilbao & Buenos Aires was played by British sailors & engineers, through to the influx of South American stars, & similarly inspirational Italians, Dutchman & Scandinavians, the author shows how the engagement of foreigners with home-grown Spanish talent overcame political adversity & produced football of sublime skill, passion, & unparalleled entertainment value. The book takes us on a journey through some of the extraordinary characters, games, & moments that have defined Spanish football from the early days when a few enthusiasts developed their talent kicking a ball around on a piece of industrial waste-ground or beach, to the emergence of rival giants, FC Barcelona & Real Madrid
- the most powerful & successful football clubs in the world
- & a national team that, encompassing all that was most brilliant in the Spanish League, became the World Champions.

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2018 marks the centenary not only of the Armistice but also of women gaining the vote. A Lab of One's Own commemorates both anniversaries by exploring how the War gave female scientists, doctors, & engineers unprecedented opportunities to undertake endeavours normally reserved for men. ...

This Label Kit gives you everything youll need to mark your school, sport, camping & other clothes & garments with your name.

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This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for little girls contains over 20 unique knitting patterns for sweaters, cardigans, dresses & tops, skirts & snoods & charming accessories. Combining true comfort with contemporary design, in a world where time is precious & clothes are often mass-produced, Danish knitwear designer Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard has produced a delightful range of garments that are definitely worth investing time into. Many of the designs focus on texture & shape in solid colours, & all aim to be functional for active children. They are feminine but not too childish in look & feel. Beautiful stitches, quirky details, classic shapes & lush yarns are combined to inspire others to create their own Labour of Love. ...

A social history of Labradors, & how they have become the world’s most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter & long-time dog lover Ben Fogle, whose beloved black Labrador, Inca, famously accompanied him on numerous journeys & adventures.

Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only a great family companion, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding & rescuing. But where did the breed originally come from? How did it develop? When did black, yellow & chocolate Labradors first appear? Did they really all come from Labrador in Canada & are they really all related to just one dog?

In this first history of the Labrador, Ben Fogle goes in search of what makes Labradors so special. Their extraordinary companionship, intelligence, work ethic & loyalty is captured by Ben as he weaves the story of the breed into his own story of his beloved Inca.

Ben visits Canada, discovers hair-raising stories of early Labrador exploits & uncovers stories of RNIB Labradors & Labradors at war, Labradors as working dogs & every other manifestation of the Labrador’s character.

Exploring their origin, early characteristics, their use as gun dogs, as therapy dogs, as police dogs, as search & rescue dogs & last – & absolutely not least – as family pets, Ben tells the story of a dog breed which has captured our imagination & love for hundreds of years.

A fun & entertaining read that will make the perfect gift for dog lovers.

This hardback book has 264 pages & measures: 24 x 16 x 2.5cm.











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Whether you're roaming the desert, the forest, or the mountains-or roughing it at a football game on a chilly day--The Labrador Outdoor Hand Warmer & Survival Manual will help you brave the nip in any outdoor situation.

Includes:: a battery-operated hand warmer, along with a 32-page usage manual packed with practical Labrador Outdoor tips for adventure enthusiasts of all levels of expertise.

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July 1209: in Carcassonne a seventeen-year-old girl is given a mysterious book by her father which he claims contains the secret of the true Grail. Although Alais cannot understand the strange words & symbols hidden within, she knows that her destiny lies in keeping the secret of the labyrinth safe... July 2005: Alice Tanner discovers two skeletons in a forgotten cave in the French Pyrenees. Puzzled by the labyrinth symbol carved into the rock, she realises she's disturbed something that was meant to remain hidden. Somehow, a link to a horrific past
- her past
- has been revealed.

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Jacques Lacan was one of the most important psychoanalysts ever to have lived. This title demonstrates how Lacan's ideas are vitally relevant to contemporary issues of mental health treatment. It guides the reader through Lacan's canon, from l'objet petit a to The Mirror Stage. ...