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The Country House Dining Room: A History of Georgian Feasting
The country house dining room was an elaborate theatre for Georgian elites to entertain their guests and, more importantly, show-off their wealth, power and social status. Every detail was carefully orchestrated, usually by the lady of the house, from the decor and tableware to the food and drink served. Decorated with fine art, antique sculptures, and lavish furnishings, the dining room was governed by strict dining etiquette and social rituals. It was expected for guests to eat and drink to excess, so it is perhaps unsurprising that in the Georgian era we see the development of supposed miracle cures for obesity, alcoholism and related illnesses. Drawing on previously unpublished contemporary accounts of feasts at Holkham Hall, Hardwick Hall and Blenheim Palace, among others, Amy Boyington brings the Georgian dining experience to life and charts how the dining room encapsulated the intricate cultural and political dynamics of the 18th century.Read more
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A Tune a Day for Saxophone – Book 1 | Beginner Saxophone Method Book with Lessons, Fingering Charts and Practice Exercises for Students | Learn Sax Technique and Music Theory…
A Tune a Day for Saxophone Book 1 by C. Paul Herfurth is one of the most respected and widely used beginner saxophone method books in the world. Designed for students, teachers, and adult learners, it provides a solid foundation in good saxophone technique, tone production, and music reading. Perfect for school programs, private lessons, and home study, this comprehensive guide ensures consistent progress and lasting musical confidence.
Each lesson in this trusted method is structured to develop essential skills through easy-to-follow exercises and familiar tunes. Learners gradually improve their tone, rhythm, articulation, and sight-reading, using clear explanations and visual fingering charts. The inclusion of daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper encourages self-evaluation and disciplined study habits, helping students stay motivated and organized throughout their musical journey.
Inside the Book: Step-by-step lessons, practical exercises, illustrated fingering charts, progress check sections, and popular traditional melodies that reinforce technique. The approach makes learning engaging and achievable for complete beginners while offering teachers a reliable classroom resource for structured instruction.
Why It Works: This method helps players build confidence and technique, improves rhythm and reading skills, and motivates consistent practice through enjoyable, recognizable songs. Its proven pedagogy makes it a trusted resource for educators and self-learners alike.
Trusted by teachers and loved by students. Ideal for lessons, recitals, or daily practice, this book brings music to life for new saxophonists and serves as an inspiring gift for anyone beginning their musical journey.
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Star Wars Dad Jokes Strike Back: The Best Worst Jokes and Puns from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . .
The cringe is strong with this one. An all-new collection of Star Wars–inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age.
What is Lando Calrissian’s fashion philosophy? “Cape it simple.”
How did Han Solo get out of his prison cell? With a Wook-key.
What do you call a famous Mon Calamari? A star fish.
So dad they’re good, the hokey and wholesome jokes in this sensational sequel to Star Wars Dad Jokes finds the fun in the Star Wars galaxy. From silly Sith knee-slappers to jokey Jedi jests, behold the groan-inducing power of this fully armed and operational dad joke collection. Featuring more than 150 new Star Wars puns and gags by author Kelly Knox, irresistibly illustrated by artist Johnny Sampson, these are the laughs you are looking for.
© & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Pet Shop Boys Volume: The complete visual record
Marking the fortieth anniversary of Please, the duo’s first album release, Pet Shop Boys Volume presents their entire visual output to date in a contemporary literary format.Pet Shop Boys – Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe – are the most successful duo in the history of pop music. Three-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees, they have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, including No. 1 hits such as ‘West End girls’, ‘It’s a sin’, and ‘Always on my mind’, and platinum-selling albums Please, Actually, and Very.
Uniquely spanning the worlds of music, art, film, theatre, design, and fashion, Pet Shop Boys have forged an identity as unforgettable as their sound. From the seminal graphic design of their record sleeves to their groundbreaking videos and innovative stage shows, they have set the bar for the visual presentation of pop.
Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the release of their first album in 1986, Pet Shop Boys Volume is the definitive retrospective of the duo’s career. Expanding upon Pet Shop Boys Catalogue, published two decades ago, it presents their entire visual output to date, year by year. Sleeve artworks and packaging, stills from every video, film, and performance, stage sets and costume designs, photoshoots, publications, and even Christmas cards all feature, as does every collaboration with luminaries including Mark Farrow, Wolfgang Tillmans, Martin Parr, Bruce Weber, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Derek Jarman, Scott King, Zaha Hadid, Tom Scutt, and Es Devlin.
Concise commentaries by Chris Heath and Philip Hoare provide illuminating insights into the genesis of each project. Hoare’s original introduction is accompanied by a new introduction from Libby Sellers who considers the importance of Pet Shop Boys within the history of design, while a new foreword by Jeremy Deller reflects on the enduring impact of their music and image.
With a jacket designed by Farrow and a new conversation between Heath, Tennant, and Lowe, Pet Shop Boys Volume is a visual feast and a sumptuous tribute to four decades of creative innovation.
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Global Warning
Martin Parr puts the world to rights in this comprehensive catalogue of five decades of his photographs, published to accompany a major exhibition at Jeu de Paume in Paris
For over fifty years Martin Parr has photographed the absurdities of the contemporary world, from the frenzy of over-consumption and the ravages of mass tourism to humanity’s increasing reliance on technology and our complex relationship with the animal kingdom.
By turns critical, satirical, surprising, and funny, Global Warning is published in association with Jeu de Paume to accompany a new major exhibition of Parr’s photography at the arts centre in Paris in January – May 2026.
Richly illustrated with more than 175 of his photographs, from his early black-and-white work in the raucous holiday parks and sleepy supermarkets of rural England to his more recent colour photography of bustling tourist attractions and must-see destinations from across the globe, Global Warning offers a reinterpretation of Martin Parr’s work and position in a time of widespread global disorder.
Featuring a tone-setting introduction by Quentin Bajac, director of Jeu de Paume, four further essays by Jean-François Staszak, Roberta Sassatelli, Violette Pouillard, and Adam Greenfield, experts in the fields of geography, sociology, wildlife conservation and urban design, put the selection of works into context and explore the important topics that seem immediately relevant to our everyday lives.
Showcasing many of Parr’s most renowned images alongside rarely published hidden gems, Global Warning presents more than five decades of incisive visual commentary from one of the world’s most celebrated photographers.
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Pokémon Colour and Design: the official Pokémon colouring book for fans of the original game, relaxing and satifying. NEW for 2026!
Bring colour to the striking world of Pokémon!
This official adult colouring book contains the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region. From the dark purple of Gengar, to the bright orange of Charmander, to the iconic yellow of Pikachu, explore the colourful world of Pokémon.
With intricate designs for mindful, relaxing and cosy colouring, this is the perfect gift for any Pokémon fan (including yourself!)
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Grace: an edge-of-your-seat atmospheric horror novel from the author of The Watchers
A haunting, atmospheric modern Gothic horror tale based on traditional Irish mythology, from the author of smash hit The Watchers. Ancient evil is awakened on a lonely isle off the coast of Ireland.
TO LEARN THE TRUTH
WOULD YOU DESCEND INTO HELL?Off the west coast of Ireland lies a lonely island, isolated and wilfully forgotten. Some say there hasn’t been a child born on the island for thirty years. Others speak of strange deaths there, decades ago. But no one really knows what happened. Locals believe that the dark times are behind them.
They are mistaken.
Grace, adopted at four years old, has never known where she came from. A mysterious phone call leads her back to the island where she was born – and where a terrible evil has been disturbed.
As the evil starts to spread, Grace finds herself dragged back into a living nightmare that threatens to engulf anyone who steps into its path.
Grace is perfect for fans of horror classics, Paul Tremblay, and Kealan Patrick Burke.
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Theology in Hymns?: A Study of the Relationship of Doxology and Theology According to A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists (1780)
Of the many hymnbooks published by John and Charles Wesley, the most important was A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists (1780). Taking this volume as a case study and concentrating on the Charles Wesley hymns included in it, Teresa Berger clarifies the relationship between the language of doxology of worship and praise of God and the substance of theological reflection. She identifies the central theological themes and emphases in this body of hymnody, and raises the question of how theology can be embodied in hymns. Central to her argument is the claim that the theological analysis of doxological material is possible only when it takes care to recognize and safeguard the characteristics, the criteria of authenticity, and the tests of authority and legitimacy peculiar to doxological language. Part One of the book sets the whole discussion within the context of a renewed interest in doxological and liturgical traditions across Christianity by showing how the relationship of doxology and theology is an important topic of theological discussion in Roman Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and ecumenical circles. Part Two is devoted to a thorough theological analysis of the central themes and images of the 1780 Collection. Part Three attempts to clarify the nature of doxology in its relation to theology.Read more
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Rush and 2112: Fifty Years (The Great Albums)
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume.Just in time for the band’s Fifty Something tour, Rush and 2112: 50 Years tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album of all time with bold photography, insightful interviews and commentary, and rarely seen performance and off-stage photography.
Rush formed in Toronto in 1968 and debuted their first album in 1974. Their second and third albums received middling reviews, then 2112 shot them into the stratosphere of global rock and began a wave of successful albums as their sound continued to evolve.
Rush fans new and old can expect:
- A deep dive into how 2112 came together and why it is regarded as a masterpiece
- Track-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the 20-minute “2112” suite and why it works
- Historical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-’70s and evolving ’80s, and how Rush created and sustained an unforgettable sound
- And much, much more
Rush holds an outsized place in popular culture, and this book showcases why: The virtuosity of the lyrics and music, the raw talent of its original trio of Lee, Lifeson, and Pert, and bold compositions in the ever-changing soundscape of the ’70s and ’80s led to a storied career, and over 40 million records sold. Many critics and fans consider Rush one of, if not the greatest rock band of all time, and this book helps explain how Rush rose to the forefront of musical stardom and sustained that popularity for decades.
Written by noted rock historian and avid Rush fan Daniel Bukszpan, this book is sure to delight new and old Rush fans alike from all over the world.
The Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who & Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, Queen & A Night at the Opera, Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run, and many more to come.
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Mid-Century Modern at Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
The mid-twentieth century was a dynamic period in international design, including interior design, and has retained its influence on popular culture today. This handbook shows readers how to create a tailor-made home inspired by the iconic designs of this period. Working through the home one room at a time, the book highlights classic items of furniture and signature accessories. In-depth case studies demonstrate the essential elements and provide inspiration. Colour combinations are explored to help personalise these inventive styles for the home.Anyone eager to bring mid-century chic to their own home will find this book a valuable resource.
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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God: David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God
The story of how David Bowie’s search for meaning inspired him to write the music that defined a generation.
In this wide-ranging biography, Peter Ormerod explores the quest for spirituality that powered David Bowie’s creativity from his earliest recordings to his death-defying final album. Bowie’s genre-expanding, era-crossing genius had an extraordinary impact on popular culture but his life-long search for spiritual truth and enlightenment has been overlooked.
From Bowie’s first musical encounters as a choirboy, this book traces his spiritual obsessions over the years. As a young musician at the start of his career, he was enraptured by Tibetan Buddhism. It was the first step in a spiritual journey that would generate his most profound lyrics and music. From the Kabbalah-influenced tracks of Station to Station to Ziggy Stardust’s messiah complex and the profound affinity between Heroes and Christian thought, Ormerod sheds new light on the spiritual traditions behind Bowie’s genius.
Taking Bowie’s spiritual explorations and faith seriously, Ormerod shows us how this quest for meaning propelled him through his darkest moments and biggest successes, lending his music a timelessness and depth that has spoken to so many people across the world. Whether experiencing a dark night of the soul in LA during his occult phase or reciting the Lord’s prayer in front of thousands of concertgoers, Bowie was always searching for that universal truth that lies beyond everyday reality.
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Trip to the Moon: Understanding the True Power Of Story (Audio Download): John Yorke, John Yorke, Penguin Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Brought to you by Penguin.
A masterclass in telling stories – and how they shape our world – from the internationally renowned narrative expert
To command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that potency?
John Yorke has revolutionised our understanding of story structure. In this new book he delves deeper – into how to put that structure to work in the world. Trip to the Moon takes us on a journey not just through drama and fiction but through politics, religion and non-western narrative, to seek out the role of story in all our lives, examining how to utilise its lessons to create life-changing tales – and, in a world aflame with conspiracy theories, to guard ourselves against their darker purpose too.
Revealing the artful symmetry and underlying principles that connect Summer beach reads to Classical Chinese poetry, superhero flicks to Russian arthouse, and classical rhetoric to state propaganda, Yorke makes dazzling connections that show how stories have the power to transfigure the chaos of our existence into a new equilibrium, and make the world anew.
John Yorke 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
The official art book for the action video game DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima, including artwork by acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.
With DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again. Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his side—sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies and obstacles.
The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is packed with hundreds of pieces of concept art for the characters, equipment, locations and creatures featured in the game, as well as early and unused concepts, including artwork by character and mechanical design director, acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.
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LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI
Uncover the secrets of Valisthea and its inhabitants in this expansive compilation of Final Fantasy XVI lore! Final Fantasy XVI introduced the world to Valisthea, a wondrous realm of sword and sorcery. Players learned details about its characters and kingdoms through the game, but what of its history, its geography, its people? For those who seek knowledge of the land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, look no further than LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI! Written from the perspective of Valisthean scholar and hideaway loresman Harpocrates II Hyperboreos, this compendium will take readers on an exclusive deep dive into Final Fantasy XVI’s rich lore. It explores a wide variety of topics, from music to literature to religion – even cooking! – through numerous entries transcribed from journals, diaries, letters, and character conversations. LOGOS is more than just an encyclopedia: it’s a window into the realm of Valisthea and the lives of its inhabitants, as told by those inhabitants themselves. What makes this book truly special are contributions from three of Final Fantasy XVI’s English-language voice cast. Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion), and Christopher York (Gav) all lend their talents as writers to bring their characters back to life within the pages of this tome. Featuring hundreds of richly illustrated full-color pages, LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI is a must-have book for all fans of Final Fantasy XVI!Read more
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Fashioning the Crown: A Story of Power, Conflict and Couture
Published ahead of the centenary of the Queen’s birth, this beautifully illustrated book uncovers the hidden history of the Crown and how it survived a tumultuous era and two world wars.
**Features over 100 sumptuous images**
From the birth of the house of Windsor in 1917, its leading women – Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, the Duchess of Windsor and Queen Elizabeth II – faced the perils of abdication and assassination, revolution and the rise of fascism, the threat of invasion and all-out war. Their sartorial decisions, alongside those of their royal husbands, projected power and perpetuity, diplomacy and defiance.
In this cinematic story of espionage and exquisite couture, Justine Picardie reveals the undercover lives of the creators behind the façade – including Hardy Amies, Cecil Beaton, Norman Hartnell and Edward Molyneux – and traces the ways in which visual iconography safeguarded the monarchy, even when their reign seemed to be hanging by a thread.
Drawing on original research in the Royal Archives and her own experiences at Balmoral, Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, Picardie explores the family feuds and international conflicts that challenged the Crown, and how royal fashion has long been wielded as a weapon.
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Future Relic Signed Edition: Failures, Disasters, Detours, and How I Made a Career as an Artist
This signed edition is available only while supplies last.
From broke Brooklyn artist to collaborations with Pharrell, Dior, and Porsche―discover the exact blueprint Daniel Arsham used to build his multi-million dollar art empire. The real business guide every creative needs but art school won’t teach you.
Daniel Arsham went from sleeping in his studio to solo exhibitions in Paris, from rejection letters to creative partnerships with Tiffany & Co., Adidas, and serving as Creative Director for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, he’s revealing the tactical playbook that transformed him into one of the most respected and sought-after visual artists of his generation. “His work makes you pay attention to humanity” (Pharrell Williams).
Future Relic isn’t another romanticized artist memoir―it’s your strategic handbook for creative success in the real world.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- How to land gallery representation without connections or an MFA
- The business fundamentals that turned a studio practice into a global brand
- Negotiation tactics for licensing deals and brand partnerships worth millions
- Financial frameworks for scaling from solo artist to studio team of 20+
- The rejection-to-opportunity system that turned every “no” into career fuel
- Behind-the-scenes breakdowns of projects with Dior Men’s, Pokémon × Uniqlo, and Porsche
This book “inspires the next generation to create with purpose and courage” (Nobu Matsuhisa). From building relationships with collectors to structuring legal entities, from pricing your work to managing cash flow during lean months―Arsham shares the hard-won lessons from two decades at the intersection of art and commerce.
Whether you’re an emerging artist tired of the starving artist myth, a creative entrepreneur ready to scale, or anyone who believes their best work deserves real success―this is your companion for mastering the art world game and building a sustainable creative career.
Stop waiting for inspiration. Start building your empire.
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Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner
From the award-winning composer/co-lyricist behind such iconic projects as Hairspray, Sister Act, Mary Poppins Returns, and Smash comes a wickedly funny, no-holds-barred memoir.In Never Mind the Happy, musical dynamo Marc Shaiman looks back on five decades of Broadway triumphs, Hollywood hijinks, and unforgettable collaborations. Along the way, he charts the personal highs and heartbreaks that have shaped him—spending his teenage years in community theater, starting a decades-long collaboration with Bette Midler in the ’70s, surviving the AIDS crisis of the ’80s, his award-winning film music career in the Hollywood of the ’90s, right up to the peaks (and valleys) of creating Broadway musicals from 2000 on.
Candid, hilarious, and deeply human, Shaiman’s story is a tribute to the power of music, the pull of the spotlight, and the beat that never stops.
Part showbiz tell-all, part love letter to the melancholy that fuels creativity, told with perfect comic timing—along with a few wrong notes, and plenty of standing ovations.
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Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III: Shadow of the Erdtree: 3
The third book in the Elden Ring: Official Art Book hardcover series, collecting the fantastic art from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Expansion. From the day of its release, ELDEN RING wowed players around the globe with its fantastical, awe-inspiring world and aesthetics. From the sprawling, diverse zones, to the massive legacy dungeons that tempt daring explorers, to the blood-curdling and beautiful enemies and bosses, to the myriad arms and armor—this collection of distinctive, uncompromising art is sure to bring back memories of the Lands Between, making this book series a must have for fans! Volume III ventures into the DLC expansion SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE. Included are illustrations of dark and intense new locations, terrifying enemies and bosses, powerful new weapons, and more. This translated English art book contains the same content found in the Japanese edition.Read more
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