Art-lovers everywhere will enjoy this pack of thirty cards each featuring a well-known painting. Each card features a famous painting with text explaining its themes in a simple & lively way. The reverse side of each card is packed with information such as the story behind the painting fun facts about the artists & their lives & even explains the artists techniques & reveals any hidden meanings behind the picture. It features paintings by Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci Monet Renoir Picasso Titian Van Gogh Magritte Warhol Dali & more. ...

This book offers a lavish introduction to 35 of the worlds best-known best-loved paintings. It

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The amalgamation of the regiments of the British Army is now complete. This book a companion to volume one is a reminder of past glories. Thirty-six famous regiments are featured
- their battle honours their badges their most famous sons
- & just as in volume one the stories of the actions of Victoria Cross holders. Each regiment's section

Includes:: artworks & photographs illustrating insignia uniforms & soldiers in action down through the centuries. While the tales of courage & loss are in themselves enthralling Dorian Bond has provided a great deal of information about these bodies of men that is also intriguing: who were the so-called Minden regiments for example? & why were the men of the East Surrey Regiment known as the ' Young Buffs'? Covering action wherever the regiments found it from the Ardennes to Tibet Famous Regiments of the British Army Volume Two by its very nature tells the stories of some of the most famous battles in history. All royalties earned from sales of this book as for volume one have been kindly donated by the author to Help for Heroes.



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As the amalgamation of all the famous regiments of the British Army is completed this book is a timely reminder of past glories. Thirty-five of the most famous regiments are featured
- their battle honours their badges their most famous sons
- & the stories of the actions of Victoria Cross holders. Each Regiment's section is accompanied by colour pictures illustrating colours uniforms & soldiers in action. The omission of some regiments will infuriate some but this is the first of two volumes & many of these will be included in Volume 2. Dorian Bond reveals the history of these unique bodies of men how the Glorious Glosters
- the Gloucestershire regiment
- were once known as the Slashers after a Montreal magistrate's ear was cut off in 1764. Why does their badge today feature the Sphinx? Because of service in Egypt in 1801. Covering action wherever the regiments found it from Flanders Ireland America the West Indies the Crimea Burma & Korea Famous Regiments of the British Army" tells the tales of some of the most famous battles in history from Ramillies to Talavera & Waterloo & the role these regiments played."



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Aimed at rugby fans everywhere A Fans Guide to World Rugby" features entries on the worlds greatest & most exciting clubs & home stadia. From Scotland to New Zealand & Argentina to South Africa this is the ultimate guide to the best international rugby clubs & their home nations. Written by fans for fans this book

Includes:: detailed information on the rugby culture & history of each country alongside key statistics about players & results. Stadium guides reveal key facts about the worlds greatest venues including contact details & how to get there. City guides explore the most interesting things to discover outside of the stadium including an at-a-glance guide to top attractions. Vibrantly illustrated to capture the atmosphere "A Fans Guide to World Rugby" will appeal to all rugby fans looking to find out more about international teams & all those travelling to watch thrilling rugby live."

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Girls of all ages will love dressing the dolls in the fancy dress outfits in this exciting new title in the incredibly popular Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. They can choose clothes for all kinds of parties including dazzling gowns for a masked ball pretty fairy dresses for a secret garden party swashbuckling costumes for a pirate party spooky trick or treat outfits for Halloween night & lots lots more. With over 250 clothing & accessory stickers to choose from there are plenty of outfits to create." ...

Girls of all ages will love dressing the dolls in the fancy dress outfits in this exciting new title in the incredibly popular Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. They can choose clothes for all kinds of parties including dazzling gowns for a masked ball pretty fairy dresses for a secret garden party swashbuckling costumes for a pirate party spooky trick or treat outfits for Halloween night & lots lots more. With over 250 clothing & accessory stickers to choose from there are plenty of outfits to create." ...

The fanciest New York Times No 1 best seller ever! Meet Fancy Nancy who believes that less is definitely NOT more when it comes to dressing up & being fabulous! From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy. How Nancy transformers her parents & little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny & warm
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Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story from Jane OConnor & Robin Preiss Glasser. Nancy thinks butterflies are simply exquisite. & that is why she cant wait to go to her friend Brees Butterfly Birthday! Its going to be the fanciest party ever! But when Nancy finds out she cant go because her grandparents fiftieth anniversary party is the same day she is furious! How will she overcome this disappointment? In a glorious twist everybodys favourite fancy girl gets a sparkling lesson in fancy from her own grandparents. Maybe being fancy runs in the family after all! ...

Fancy Nancy is back! & this time she wants to be fancier than ever! Nancy is over the moon when her family decide to get a dog. She dreams of having a papillon
- a small delicate fluffy dog
- by her side. This will be the ultimate accessory! But her family have other ideas. They want a plain dog. How unglamorous! With Fancy Nancys trademark humour & warmth Nancy discovers that true fanciness does not depend simply on appearance but more on a genuine joie de vivre which is a very fancy phrase for having lots of fun!

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