Ever wondered who invented the Internet or your Ipod? Published in association with the Science Museum 1000 Inventions & Discoveries" explores the fascinating history of events that shaped the world as it is today. Relive those Eureka moments: from the discovery of fire right up to present day research into genetic engineering. A timeline runs throughout the book putting events in context & feature-boxes explore the more significant inventions in detail." ...

A world-wide success story this is the first popular B-format edition of this self-help classic. This book is for people wanting a happy fulfilled life. Fun to use & very easy to read this book gives you the necessary principles of self-help. Experienced psychotherapist Alyss Thomas has closely observed what goes wrong in peoples lives & applying the principles of psychology in a positive way she provides you with the tools to achieve the outcomes you really desire. Each section of the book is laid out in a clear quiz format to give you your own complete workout in such key areas of life as your personal values anxiety stress time confidence self-esteem relaxation dealing with the past depression loss grief joy creativity & happiness. You will find that you will refer back to this book many times & enjoy reading & dipping into it. ...

Girls Gags & Giggles"
- this was publisher Robert Harrison's recipe for dishing up the American pin-up to the U.S. male. In the
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Discerning world traveller Patricia Schultz hand picks the 1 000 most astonishing destinations in the world & brings them to life in lively evocative prose that reveals why the place is so wonderful. Best time information & the essential contact information will help you get there. What's different about the new edition? Every entry has been reviewed & assessed to make sure it's still worthy of inclusion in the book then re-written 200 all-new entries. It features 25 countries that were not included before including Qatar Greenland South Korea Estonia & the Maldives. It has a greater variety of hotel & restaurant choices including more budget-conscious options. ...

Inspired by the roaring No. 1 New York Times" best seller with over 1 million copies in print "1000 Places To See Before You Die Travelers Journal" is perfect for giving
- its specially designed for people who love to travel & want an elegant place to record their experiences. Scattered throughout the journal are travellers lists ("6 unforgettable destinations for the been there done that crowd" & "10 experiences guaranteed to give you the shivers") "es that will spark insight & provide inspiration. At the back of the diary is helpful nuts-&-bolts info: time zones conversion charts telephone codes mini-translation guides & more."
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A fascinating survey of cover art (TASCHENs 25th anniversary special edition) Record covers are a sign of our life & times. Like the music on the discs they address such issues as love life death fashion & rebellion. For music fans the covers are the expression of a period of a particular time in their lives. Many are works of art & have become as famous as the music they stand for
- Andy Warhols covers for example including the banana he designed for The Velvet Underground. This special edition of Record Covers presents a selection of the best 60s to 90s rock album covers from music archivist disc jockey journalist & ex-record publicity executive Michael Ochss enormous private collection. Both a trip down memory lane & a study in the evolution of cover art this is a sweeping look at an under-appreciated art form.
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Steampunk is a burgeoning counter-cultural movement; a genre community & artform. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of invention adventure & craftsmanship reminiscent of earlynineteenth century industrialization in part to restore a sense of wonder to a technology-jaded world. Packed with 1 000 color photographs 1 000 Steampunk Creations features a showcase of stunning jewelry fashion accessories headgear artwork home decorations & curious contraptions. ...

Boys cannot fail to be engrossed in this fantastic book filled with 1000 boy-themed stickers. It contains colourful pictures to fill with stickers such as monsters robots knights footballers & gladiators. Scenes include a haunted house taking a penalty a castle siege & a dragons lair. Extra stickers can be used to make your own pictures or to embellish cards invitations & envelopes. ...

Girls will adore this fantastic book filled with pretty stickers. There are colourful pictures to fill with which ever stickers the reader chooses to create delightful scenes of their own. Scenes include a ballroom in a castle to fill with dancing princesses a moonlit forest to fill with unicorns a stage for a girl band & a flower garden for with fluttering butterflies. Extra stickers are included to be used to decorate letters cards & envelopes. ...

The art of the tattoo (TASCHENs 25th anniversary special edition) Whether youre thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies this is the book to check out. This special 25th anniversary edition of Tattoos explores the history of the art worldwide via designs & photos
- from 19th century engravings to tribal body art from circus ladies of the 20s to classic biker designs
- giving a fascinating insight into the art of tattooing.

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