Peake's books are actual additions to life; they give like certain rare dreams sensations we never had before & enlarge our conception of the range of possible experience". (C.S. Lewis). Enter the world of Gormenghast. The vast crumbling castle to which the seventy-seventh Earl Titus Groan is Lord & heir. Titus is expected to rule this Gothic labyrinth of turrets & dungeons cloisters & corridors as well as the eccentric & wayward subject. Things are changing in the castle & Titus must contend with a kingdom about to implode beneath the weight of centuries of intrigue treachery manipulation & murder." ...

From the late 1940s to the fall of Communist Russia Britain was at war. To the general public much of it was imaginary but the Cold War was real nonetheless. Flaring up in 1962 with the Cuban missile crisis & in the 1980s with the standoffs between Reagan & Thatcher on one side with the Soviet leaders on the other. There are many remains today from secret nuclear bunkers to missile sites early-warning radar sites huge research establishments & of course spy sites such as GCHQ. Bob Clarke tells the story of the myriad Cold War remains illustrated with 150 images most never published before. He explains the need for our defences & the consequences of nuclear war. ...

With the advent of inexpensive high-power telescopes priced at under $250 amateur astronomy is now within the reach of anyone & this is the ideal book to get you started. The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders" offers you a guide to the equipment you need & shows you how & where to find hundreds of spectacular objects in the deep sky
- double & multiple stars as well as spectacular star clusters nebulae & galaxies. You get a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts & terminology of astronomy & specific advice about choosing buying using & maintaining the equipment required for observing." The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders" is designed to be used in the field under the special red-colored lighting used by astronomers &

Includes:: recommended observing targets for beginners & intermediate observers alike. You get detailed start charts & specific information about the best celestial objects. The objects in this book were chosen to help you meet the requirements for several lists of objects compiled by The Astronomical League or the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: Messier Club; Binocular Messier Club; Urban Observing Club; Deep Sky Binocular Club; Double Star Club; & RASC Finest NGC List. Completing the list for a particular observing club entitles anyone who is a member of the Astronomical League or RASC to an award which

Includes:: a certificate & in some cases a lapel pin. This book is perfect for amateur astronomers students teachers or anyone who is ready to dive into this rewarding hobby. Who knows? You might even find a new object like amateur astronomer Jay Mc Neil. On a clear cold night in January 2004 he spotted a previously undiscovered celestial object near Orion now called Mc Neil's Nebula. Discover what awaits you in the night sky with " The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders.""




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The Illustrated Guide to Chickens covers the 100 most familiar breeds of chickens in Europe & North America. The breed profiles are written in engaging text that covers the history of each breed its main characteristics & information about looking after them. Each breed has been illustrated with delightful paintings by the author. Introductory sections contain practical advice about poultry-rearing & husbandry & outline the differences between breeds including the pros & cons between pure breeds hybrids bantams game fowl etc. & layers or table. The foreword has been written by HRH the Prince of Wales. ...

This title comes with 280 style ideas & step-by-step techniques. It shows you how to look salon-fabulous every day with a complete practical guide to caring for & styling your hair from simple styles & general haircare advice to braiding curling & elegant up-dos. It features over 85 amazing easy-to-follow step-by-step projects reveal the secrets behind creating the perfect hairstyle & the correct way to use wigs accessories & hats. You can learn how to achieve fantastic smooth or textured blow-dries ponytails buns & plaits as well as glamorous chignons & wedding-day hair. It

Includes:: top tips on choosing a style to suit both your face shape & your lifestyle with a picture gallery of options for different lengths & types of hair. It features an invaluable guide to products & tools what they are for & how to use them. Whether its a sleek bob or a more elaborate evening do that youre after this book shows you how to achieve perfect styling results every time. The introduction explains hair structure & biology advises on technical services such as perming & how to find a style to suit your lifestyle & face shape. From tousled to silky-smooth step-by-step projects offer a master-class on everyday finishes such as buns backcombs & one-length sets. Quick ideas for office-to-party styles & special occasions are also covered. Packed with 280 style ideas this guide to hair & hairstyles will have you looking gorgeous every time.

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One of the simplest ways to add personality to a home is with fabric accents in the form of window dressings bed coverings pillows slip covers & more; this book shows readers how to do so. Sewing for the home is a great place for many beginners to start as this book proves. With the expert techniques shared in this book homeowners no longer have to rely on the limited options offered by ready made items or pay the price for custom. They can learn to sew their own soft furnishings from taking measurements & estimating fabric yardage to sewing techniques with step by step projects & over 200 detailed diagrams. Luckily sewing for the home is a great place for many beginners to start as there are no patterns fittings zippers or sleeves. By selecting fabrics with a proper mix of colour pattern & texture anyone can create home made decor with a designers flair. ...

This is an accessible easy-to-use illustrated dictionary designed especially for hairdressing students. It contains appropriate technical professional & assessment vocabulary required for NVQ Levels 1 2 & 3 for all awarding bodies. It

Includes:: a pronunciation guide to enable correct pronunciation & a more professional personal presentation. It provides illustrated terms that help to explain key concepts & reinforce learning. It also

Includes:: an appendix with key technical terms arranged in NVQ units so that students can see at a glance the terms they must know. The compact format will fit in most bags to offer the support of a quick reference resource in a work-based environment or within a client session.



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This new shrink-wrapped deluxe edition is presented in cloth binding & larger format. Beautifully illustrated throughout it is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen retold for younger readers. It

Includes:: The Emperor's New Clothes" " The Little Mermaid" " The Ugly Duckling" " The Snow Queen" " The Princess & the Pea" & other classic stories as well as a short biography of Hans Christian Andersen."

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For over seventy-five years Butlins have been entertaining families of all ages. Billy Butlin opened his first holiday camp in Skegness in 1936 & continued to expand with camps at Clacton Ayr Pwllheli Bognor Regis Mosney Minehead & Barry Isl&. In post-war Britain families could enjoy a holiday at Butlins for the equivalent of a weeks wage. Their slogan was Our True Intent is all for Your Delight. Over the years hundreds of thousands of people visited Butlins & many have wonderful memories of the friendly redcoats the funfair rides roller skating boating the talent contests & the beauty pageants. ...

Catholicism is the oldest & the largest of the Christian denomination & has become one of the worlds most practised faiths & this book provides an insight into the origins & history at the root of the Catholic belief system. The first part Catholic History shows how eventful & complex & exciting the story of the Church has been. Beginning with the life of Jesus Christ the key events in the Christian story are retold. Subsequent periods of consolidation & transformation are discussed such as the foundation of Monastic orders. The second part Catholic Doctrine looks at the various teachings that constitute Catholic beliefs from the Trinity & transubstantiation to the significance of the saints & the Churchs teachings are examined here. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs & fine-art paintings this comprehensive book offers a factual account of the Churchs theology rituals & achievements. ...