101 marvellous facts brilliantly explained: Why do we have nails? Why is the sky blue? Why can birds stand on electric wires & not be electrocuted? Educate your child with minimum effort & in blissful peace & quiet. The perfect source of fascinating facts for any child who doesnt want to be Boring when they Grow Old. ...

Marvel at the sheer brilliance of invention from glass to underpants the noble compass to the humble pencil. Not forgetting of course the undeniably indispensable banana suitcase. Filled with fascinating details about everything from the most common everyday object to inventions which changed society it will also distinguish the strokes of genius from discoveries of sheer chance or millennia of evolution.. . And reveal the real reason why Alfred Nobel had to establish a peace prize (tut tut). Expand your knowledge of mans accomplishments in the most compelling
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Ever wanted to get a better deal for your community? Ever watched politicians & thought I could do a better job? This book reveals the secrets & skills you need to take the first step to power
- getting elected. Written by two experienced political insiders it is a breezy accessible grass-roots guide to running an election campaign at any level. It draws on successful tactics from around the world & presents the lessons in a digestible format
- a hundred short chapters that together will tell you How To Win an Election. Among the many lessons you will learn along the way are why you must learn to hate trees; why a picture is NOT worth a 1 000 words; why you must always have more people than chairs; why the best form of advertising is also the very worst & why communicating is like cooking.

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Exercise balls are cropping up in gyms all over the world & are becoming the latest fitness craze. The only problem is what the heck do you do with the ball once youve bought it?
- Pilates yoga & more! In this full-colour photographic book Liz Gillies respected fitness trainer & star of several best-selling exercise videos shows you 101 different moves you can do with a ball to tone trim & firm up.
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Another follow-up to Fair Winds' successful 101 Ways to Work Out on the Ball" this book targets another piece of inexpensive yet powerful equipment
- dumbbells. Many people buy them but either use them incorrectly or not at all because they're not sure how. This book gives 101 different exercises for upper & lower body that you can do in the gym or at home. Strength training can actually change the shape of your body improve your metabolism & build bone strength
- but most women aren't sure how to do it. This book makes it easy to reap the enormous benefits of weight training in your own home."

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101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out & try in order to complete their whisky education. This is a desert island list of whiskies
- fully revised & updated in the light of the industry's constant need to keep changing things! Avoiding the deliberately obscure the ridiculously limited & the absurdly expensive whisky expert Ian Buxton recommends an eclectic selection of old favourites stellar newcomers & mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. The book decodes the marketing hype & gets straight to the point; whether from India America Sweden Ireland Japan or the hills glens & islands of Scotland here are the 101 whiskies that you really want. Try them before you die
- Slainte!

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101 WORLD WHISKIES TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE is the companion guide to 2010's 101 WHISKIES TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE. Ian Buxton again eschews the obvious whiskies & recommends another 101 whiskies that he believes every whisky lover should taste. In Ian Buxton's new collection of whisky recommendations he has cast his net wider. He

Includes:: not only whiskies from the established whisky-producing countries but also many newcomers. The book

Includes:: whiskies from Australia Austria Belgium Canada the Czech Republic England Finland France Germany Holland India Ireland Japan Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan USA & Wales. All the whiskies included are both affordable & accessible. Ian Buxton does not believe in collecting whiskies or investing in whisky. He believes in tasting & enjoying the huge range of whiskies that are available. The book

Includes:: single malts & blends
- & provocatively a few renegade suggestions that are bound to offend purists.






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Designed specifically for young athletes this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help players develop. Fun educational & challenging all drills are illustrated & cover the essential technical skills including: warming uprunningjumpinghurdlingthrowing As well as easy-to-follow instructions each drill contains information on the equipment needed the space required how to construct a safe & effective training session & how to organise the athletes. ...

Designed specifically for young people this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their basketball skills. Fun educational & challenging all the drills are illustrated with photographs or line drawings & cover the essential skills including: warming up ball handling passing dribbling shooting & rebounding team tactics & game principles. As well as easy-to-follow instructions each drill contains information on the equipment needed the space required how to construct a safe & effective training session & how to organise the players. ...

The culmination of years of experience this manual outlines comprehensive training sessions for young footballers including warm-ups skills training games & final practice drills. Fun educational & challenging each session contains information on equipment needed space required & how to organise the players. Ideal for teachers or coaches who are looking for a fully planned session this contains everything you need to build up the skills of young players & ensure they have fun & remain safe. ...