Treasures of Pink Floyd" tells the story of one of the most important bands in the history of popular music with words pictures & removable facsimile memorabilia. The book recounts every decade of the bands existence & every album they recorded. It contains profiles of all five members & discusses the significant influence they had on music & culture across the world. This book is an essential purchase for every fan that wants to immerse themselves in the amazing surreal & fascinating world of Pink Floyd." ...

Lucien's teasing of Dani leads to an accident with far-reaching consequences. Annette is intent on revenge & does all she can to make life a misery for Lucien. His only friend is the old man up the mountain who recognises his skill in carving wood & gives him new hope. Set in Switzerland this story of Annett Lucien & Dani has caught the imagination of countless children. ...

Bono once said More than any other band The Who are our role models". Starting as a simple four-piece mod band in the early 1960s The Who went on to conquer the world with their unique & supremely powerful music that transcended any genre & appealed to their fans across the world... The original lineup of Roger Daltrey Keith Moon Pete Townshend & John Entwhistle honed their sound & recorded some milestone albums in the history of rock: " Live at Leeds" " Tommy" & " Quadrophenia" are just some of the legendary records they released." ...

This sumptuous book brings to life the rich past & the landmark creations of one of the worlds great watchmakers. Founded in the Swiss city of Geneva in 1755 by the gifted craftsman & businessman Jean-Marc Vacheron Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch manufacturer in the world with an uninterrupted history. Its phenomenal rise to an international reputation of the highest standing in turn throws light on the global success of the great Swiss watchmaking tradition. The book traces the principal milestones in the companys history: its founding during the Age of Enlightenment; the successive generations of the Vacheron family; the association in 1819 with Francois Constantin who opened up the North American market to the company; the transformational relationship with the inventor Georges-Auguste Leschot; & the companys subsequent international recognition & expansion. Through an array of glorious illustrations it presents Vacheron Constantins historical collections while highlighting the creations of the craftsmen who contribute to the technical excellence of its timepieces
- the master-watchmakers
- & the artisans who transform them into genuine objets dart
- the master engravers guillocheurs jewellers & enamelers.


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This anthology contains a selection of 50 prayers from sources ancient & modern. There are prayers for every occasion: praising God asking for forgiveness interceding for family & friends for people throughout the world & for inner strength & peace. Each prayer is illuminated with a detail from a painting which is chosen from one of the worlds great art museums renowned for collections of religious painting. The colours & fine detail of the medieval Renaissance & later artists provides a touchstone for contemplation. Artists featured include: Giotto Raphael Titian Botticelli Poussin & Vermeer. The paintings come from museums & galleries including: the National Gallery London; the National Gallery of Scotland Edinburgh; the Louvre Paris; Galleria degli Uffizi Florence; & the Prado Madrid. ...

The Treating Arthritis books draw on more than 25 years of experience at the renowned Margaret Hills clinic & have helped hundreds of thousands of people with arthritis. The new edition of this book looks at research which suggests that the Margaret Hills programme is effective in treating arthritis with some patients having impressive improvements after just a few weeks. The link between exceptional stress & arthritis is also explored. Other topics include: pain relief & better mobility medication & side-effects enhanced quality of life new section on troubleshooting which considers situations such as joint pain from other health conditions digestive health arthritis in later life arthritis in children & young people & co-existing conditions such as high blood pressure depression & weight problems. ...

Includes: a wide range of pain-alleviating exercises to practise at home Covers every aspect of back & neck pain Relieve
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One of the most significant works of Western philosophy Humes Treatise was published in 1739-40 before he was thirty years old. A pinnacle of English empiricism it is a comprehensive attempt to apply scientific methods of observation to a study of human nature & a vigorous attack upon the principles of traditional metaphysical thought. With masterly eloquence Hume denies the immortality of the soul & the reality of space; considers the manner in which we form concepts of identity cause & effect; & speculates upon the nature of freedom virtue & emotion. Opposed both to metaphysics & to rationalism Humes philosophy of informed scepticism sees man not as a religious creation nor as a machine but as a creature dominated by sentiment passion & appetite. ...

A quiet residential street in south London. A husband & wife are discovered imprisoned in their own home. Badly dehydrated they've been bound & beaten. He is close to death. But worse is to come: their young son is missing. When Detective Inspector Jack Caffery is called in to investigate the similarities with events in his own past make it impossible for him to view this new crime dispassionately. & as he digs deeper
- as he attempts to hold his own life together in the face of ever more disturbing revelations about both his past & his present
- the real nightmare begins.. .

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This widely used book is packed with indispensable tools for treating the most common clinical problems encountered in outpatient mental health practice. Chapters provide basic information on depression & the six major anxiety disorders; step-by-step instructions for evidence-based assessment & intervention; illustrative case examples; & practical guidance for writing reports & dealing with third-party payers. In a convenient large-size format the book features 125 reproducible client handouts homework sheets & therapist forms for assessment & record keeping. The included CDROM enables clinicians to rapidly generate individualized treatment plans print extra copies of the forms & find information on frequently prescribed medications. New to this edition: the latest research on each disorder & its treatment innovative techniques that draw on cognitive behavioral mindfulness & acceptance-based approaches two chapters offering expanded descriptions of basic behavioral & cognitive techniques & more than 45 of the 125 reproducibles are entirely new. ...