The biggest most lavish book production of the 20th century is back! Sumo" was a titanic book in every respect: a 480-page tribute to the 20th century's most influential intriguing & controversial photographer it broke records for weight

Dimensions & resale price. Helmut Newton (1920-2004) always demonstrated a healthy disdain for easy or predictable solutions. " Sumo"
- a bold & unprecedented publishing venture
- was an irresistible project. The idea of a spectacular compendium of images a book with the

Dimensions of a private exhibition reproduced to exceptional page size & to state-of-the-art origination & printing standards emerged from an open exploratory dialogue between photographer & publisher. With the physically commanding " Sumo" weighing in
- boxed & shrink-wrapped
- at 35.4 kilos Newton created a landmark book that stood head & shoulders above anything previously attempted either in terms of conceptual extravagance or technical specifications. Published in an edition of 10 000 signed & numbered copies " Sumo" sold out soon after publication & quickly multiplied its value. This worldwide publishing sensation now features in numerous important collections around the world including New York's Museum of Modern Art. Legendary " Sumo" copy number one autographed by over 100 of the book's featured celebrities also broke the record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century selling at auction in Berlin on April 6 2000 for 620 000 German Marks
- Approx. $430 000. " Sumo" established new standards for the art monograph genre & secured a prominent place in photo-book history. This new edition is the fulfillment of an ambition conceived some years ago by Helmut Newton. He would surely be pleased that a decade on from its first publication " Sumo"
- now in a format that allows for a more democratic distribution
- will reach the widest possible audience. However proud owners of the new edition won't wrestle with their copy of " Sumo"."










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The Help" is the phenomenal international bestseller (that inspired the Oscar nominated film) by Kathryn Stockett. Enter a vanished & unjust world: Jackson Mississippi 1962. Where black maids raise white children but aren't trusted not to steal the silver... There's Aibileen raising her seventeenth white child & nursing the hurt caused by her own son's tragic death; Minny whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; & white Miss Skeeter home from College who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared. Skeeter Aibileen & Minny. No one would believe they'd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it. But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries they come to depend & rely upon one another. Each is in a search of a truth. & together they have an extraordinary story to tell..." The other side of " Gone with the Wind"
- & just as unputdownable". (" The Sunday Times"). "A big warm girlfriend of a book". (" The Times"). " Harper Lee's classic novel " To Kill a Mockingbird" has changed lives. Its direct descendent " The Help" has the same potential.. .an astonishing feat of accomplishment". (" Daily Express"). Kathryn Stockett was born & raised in Jackson Mississippi. After graduating from the University of Alabama she moved to New York City where she worked in magazine publishing & marketing for nine years. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband & daughter. " The Help" is her first novel."
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Featuring stunning narration by Octavia Spencer winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her outstanding performance ...

Enter a vanished & unjust world: Jackson Mississippi 1962. Where black maids raise white children but arent trusted not to steal the silver... Theres Aibileen raising her seventeenth white child & nursing the hurt caused by her own sons tragic death; Minny whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; & white Miss Skeeter home from College who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared. Skeeter Aibileen & Minny. No one would believe theyd be friends; fewer still would tolerate it. But as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries they come to depend & rely upon one another. Each is in a search of a truth. & together they have an extraordinary story to tell... ...

This title offers a simple visual guide to helping children understand English from Carol Vorderman. Reduce the stress of studying English & help your child with their homework by following Help Your Kids with English" a unique visual guide that demystifies the subject for everyone. Carol Vorderman uses clear accessible pictures diagrams & easy-to-follow step-by-steps to cover all the important areas including punctuation grammar spelling & communication skills so you can approach even the most complex English concepts with complete confidence. It

Includes:: cross-references throughout to show links between language ideas & a glossary of key terms. " Help Your Kids with English" is the perfect guide for every frustrated parent & desperate child who wants to understand English & put what they've learnt into practice."

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This title presents a simple visual approach to helping your child understand maths from Carol Vorderman. Reduce the stress of studying maths & help your child with their homework following this unique visual guide which will demystify the subject for everyone. Using clear accessible pictures diagrams & easy-to-follow step-by-steps
- & covering everything from basic numeracy to more challenging subjects like statistics & algebra
- you'll learn to approach even the most complex maths problems with complete confidence. It

Includes:: a glossary of key maths terms & symbols. It is the perfect guide for every frustrated parent & desperate child who wants to understand maths & put it into practice.



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This is a simple visual approach to helping your child understand science from Carol Vorderman. Reduce the stress of studying science & help your children with their homework by following Help Your Kids with Science" a unique visual guide that demystifies the subject for everyone. Using clear accessible pictures diagrams & easy-to-follow step-by-steps
- & covering all the important areas of biology chemistry & physics
- you'll learn to approach even the most complex science problems with complete confidence. This title

Includes:: a glossary of key science terms & symbols. " Help Your Kids with Science" is the perfect guide for every frustrated parent & desperate child who want to understand science & put it into practice."



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All the grammar knowledge required by the revised AS & A Level specifications for both classroom use & self-study. Help Yourself to Advanced French Grammar provides a unique structure for grammar learning: * Step 1: Diagnostic activitis help students identify problem areas * Step 2: Grammar sections with clear explanations of key grammar structures with a range of meaningful examples * Step 3: Reinforcement activities which thoroughly reinforce the grammar already covered * Step 4: Revision section every 3 units to test students on the more complex grammar points ...

Is this the right book for me? A flexible guide that will add ten happy & healthy years to your life This book is designed as a ten-step guide that will add ten (healthy happy) years to your life. It offers sound advice on health & fitness issues & will cover diet & relaxation in addition to such emotional issues as happiness love & spirituality. It is all based not on guru driven theories of bizarre diets or exercise routines but on common sense & positive thinking twinned with information that is both practical & supported widely by the scientific & medical communities. The tone is positive & encouraging throughout; there are also plenty of opportunities for you to interact with the book through features such as quizzes self-test boxes & exercises. Help Yourself to Live Longer
Includes:: Chapter 1: Why we age The gene theory of ageing The free radical theory of ageing Making the most of this book Chapter 2: Food How some foods fight ageing An a-z of longevity wonderfoods Crash diets Restrict calories live longer The live-longer meal planner Chapter 3: Supplements The great supplement debate Combining vitamin & mineral supplements Chapter 4: Exercise Up to ten more years How exercise makes you feel more happier How fit are you? Exercising for fitness Do what you enjoy Exercising for strength Exercising for flexibility Devising a weekly program for fitness strength & flexibility Chapter 5: Your brain How your brain works Dementia Physical activity Avoiding stress Avoiding neurotoxicants Avoiding head injury Mental activity Increasing your brain power Chapter 6: Relaxation The slow movement Good & bad stress Downsizing Relaxation techniques Meditation Give yourself some cognitive self-therapy Sleep Muscular relaxation Laughter
- the stress breaker.. Chapter 7: Happiness Be grateful Getting rid of negative thoughts How negative emotions can poison you Applying the lessons to your past Enough money for a happy future? Chapter 8: Prudence Avoiding cancer Smoking
- please stop Viruses Alcohol Drugs Sunshine Driving Avoid head injury Sex Is it worth having medical check-ups Body scans Chapter 9: Love That special someone Love is the food of health More love less stress Psychoneurosexuality Oxytocin Improving your relationship If your partner has died Relatives & friends Pets How well connected are you? Chapter 10: Sex The normal developments of ageing Managing the effects of ageing Mens problems Womens problems A lifetime of sex with the same partner Chapter 11: Spirituality Gratitude & acceptance Optimism Coping skills Giving life a point Choosing what to believe Prayer How to be more spiritual if you dont believe in God Developing spirituality. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & added

Features:
- Personal insights tips & summaries throughout the book
- Extension articles online
- 1 5 & 10-minute bites of learning to get you started
- Designed for readers of all ages backgrounds & abilities
- Lots of interactive exercises & sample tips









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