• Odeon Cinemas: Oscar Deutsch Entertains Our Nation: 1

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    The old saying does often seem to hold true: the rich get richer while the poor get poorer, creating a widening gap between those who have more and those who have less. The sociologist Robert K. Merton called this phenomenon the Matthew effect, named after a passage in the gospel of Matthew. Yet the more closely we examine the sociological effects of this principle, the more complicated the idea becomes. Initial advantage doesn’t always lead to further advantage, and disadvantage doesn’t necessarily translate into failure. Does this theory need to be revisited?Merton’s arguments have significant implications for our conceptions of equality and justice, and they challenge our beliefs about culture, education, and public policy. His hypothesis has been examined across a variety of social arenas, including science, technology, politics, and schooling, to see if, in fact, advantage begets further advantage. Daniel Rigney is the first to evaluate Merton’s theory of cumulative advantage extensively, considering both the conditions that uphold the Matthew effect and the circumstances that cause it to fail. He explores whether growing inequality is beyond human control or disparity is socially constructed and subject to change. Reexamining our core assumptions about society, Rigney causes us to rethink the sources of inequity.

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  • Sleeping Beauty (Disney Animated Classics) – Begin your classic collection!: A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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    A retelling of Disney Sleeping Beauty, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists.Collect the whole Animated Classics series!

    This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Sleeping Beauty and a book to be treasured by all.

    A family favourite for nearly sixty years, Disney Sleeping Beauty is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive its magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Mike Gabriel, an animator, story artist, visual development artist, production designer and director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

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  • Frozen (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe gift book of the classic film – collect them all!

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    A retelling of Disney Frozen, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!

    This beautiful hardback features premium sparkling cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Frozen and a book to be treasured by all.

    A family favourite, Disney Frozen is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by a Lisa Keene, a co-production designer at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

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  • All The Houses I’ve Ever Lived In: Finding Home in a System that Fails Us

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     ‘I tore through the pages. A book I’ll read over and over again’ CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, author of Queenie
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    We’ve all had our share of dodgy landlords, mould and awkward house shares. But journalist Kieran Yates has had more than most: by the age of twenty-five she’d lived in twenty different houses across the country, from council estates in London to car showrooms in rural Wales.
     
    In prose that sparkles with humour and warmth, Yates charts the heartbreaks and joys of a life spent navigating the chaos of the housing system. Drawing on interviews with marginalised tenants across the country and the stories behind our interiors, she explores the unexpected ways we can fight back – finding beauty in the wreckage of a broken system, friendships in cramped housing conditions, and home even in the most fragile circumstances.

    All the Houses I’ve Ever Lived In is at once a rallying cry for change, a gorgeous coming-of-age story and a love letter to home in all its forms.
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    ‘Illuminating, thoughtfully written, damning’ OBSERVER

    ‘I read this in two sittings . . . so incisive it’s hard to put down’ PANDORA SYKES

    ‘A beautiful exposition of home and what it means. Stunning’ BOLU BABALOLA, author of Honey & Spice

    ‘So relatable . . . injects a glorious dose of love and joy and hope’ BIG ISSUE 

    ‘Yates manages the unthinkable: she makes the housing crisis funny’ i

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  • Nursing Care The Burns Unit The complete Guide

    Immerse yourself in the intense and demanding world of the burns unit, where every second counts and every decision can change a life. This book is not just a compilation of facts and techniques, it’s a deeply human journey through the corridors of a little-known medical service, where dedicated professionals fight every day to restore hope and dignity to burn victims.

    This book is a comprehensive guide, with precise instructions on how to find out everything you need to know so that you don’t get lost.

    Discover the wealth of knowledge needed to assess, treat and rehabilitate patients, from first-degree burns to the most profound trauma. Learn how the medical world has evolved in the management of these delicate injuries and how, thanks to technological and medical advances, we are now able to achieve previously unthinkable miracles.

    While firmly rooted in science and clinical practice, this book never forgets the human side of the profession. Through the poignant testimonies of nurses and patients, you will be confronted with the reality of the field, the victories, the challenges and the moments of doubt that punctuate the daily lives of these heroes in white coats.

    Whether you’re a healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge, a nursing student or simply someone fascinated by human resilience, this book will captivate, educate and, most of all, inspire you. Embark on a journey to the heart of the dedication, innovation and passion that drives the burns service.

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  • Social Media Marketing: An Essential Guide to Building a Brand Using Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter, Including Tips on Personal … and Using Influencers…

    If you have always wanted to use social media for your marketing purposes, but have always felt lost, then keep reading…

    Are you sick and tired of not being able to make use of one of the world’s most valuable marketing platforms?

    Have you tried endless other solutions, but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks?

    Do you finally want to say goodbye to throwing money away in ineffective marketing plans and discover something that works for you?

    If so, then you’ve come to the right place.

    You see, making social media work for your marketing purposes does not have to be difficult, even if you’ve tried to hire a social media specialist who bombards you with terminology and rarely brings about results.

    In fact, it is easier than you think.

    Here is just a tiny fraction of what you will discover:

    • The top social media trends of 2020 and the changes to expect
    • Which platform will work best for you
    • How to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others!
    • The top 7 social media tools for 2020
    • … and much, much more!

    Take a second to imagine how you’ll feel once you see the fruits of your labor, and how your family and friends will react when you show them how well you’ve been able to make social media work for you!

    So even if you are completely new to the game, you can achieve success with the knowledge you’ll get from this book.

    If you have a burning desire to leverage social media platforms and make them work for you and your success, then scroll up and click “add to cart.”

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  • Reason Why Advertising: the forgotten book that reshaped marketing in America -18 years before Hopkins’ Scientific Advertising!

    The forgotten book that defined Advertising as salesmanship in print… finally available!

    If you’re familiar with the marketing masterpiece titled Scientific Advertising you’re probably familiar with its author as well, Claude Hopkins.

    John E. Kennedy, Albert Lasker, and Hopkins worked together at Lord & Thomas, the #1 advertising firm at the time in America. Together they completely reshaped the way the world advertised, using a scientific approach to determine what worked best and what was worth investing in.

    But while Hopkins’ book became a must for all the marketing experts and the advertisers around the world during the past and the current century, Kennedy’s book is still a hidden gem that needs to be discovered by the international marketing community.

    This fresh, annotated edition of the untouched original manuscript will serve this purpose.

    Furthermore, this book will help you face the biggest challenge Kennedy, Hopkins, and Lakser had to face at their time: believability.

    «The History of Advertising could never be written without first place in it being given to
    John E. Kennedy, for every copywriter throughout the length and breadth of this land, is today being guided by the principles he laid down.»

    Albert Lasker

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  • SAS Great Escapes Two: Six Untold Epic Escapes Made by World War Two Heroes

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    ‘Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller’ Lee Child

    SAS Great Escapes Two recounts the hitherto untold stories of six of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed by the world’s most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS missions to the push into Nazi-occupied Europe, they cover some of the key figures in the Regiment, including its founder, David Stirling, plus other lesser-known heroes.

    With each story comes an edge-of-the-seat, rollercoaster ride in classic Damien Lewis fashion, as readers are plunged into the escapees’ experiences – sharing their most terrifying yet inspiring moments. These stunning accounts of survival beggar belief, revealing nerve-racking bluff and deception, knife-edge encounters with enemy hunter forces hellbent on wreaking vengeance and murder, but also incredible acts of mercy and kindness from those who risk all to help the escapees on their way.

    Each tale of breath-taking derring-do reveals how necessity really is the mother of all invention, as with every step and at every juncture these fugitives defied fate, snatching survival and freedom from the jaws of the enemy, and all the horrors that would have followed capture.

    Damien Lewis has worked closely with the families of those portrayed, accessing wartime diaries, letters, mission reports, interrogation transcripts and more, to relate how the men of the SAS crossed blazing deserts, evaded enemy hunter forces and escaped through hostile lands, battling against seemingly insurmountable odds. But most of all, these uplifting tales of endurance beyond measure showcase the triumph of the human spirit and the will to survive.

    ‘Damien Lewis paints a uniquely vivid picture of the wartime SAS. Packed with detail, this fresh and dynamic book brings us as close to its remarkable members as we are ever likely to get.’ Joshua Levine, author of
    Dunkirk

    ‘In these days when we are told to be scared of everything it is a relief to read of steely nerves and cold courage. Damien Lewis has collected examples of exactly these qualities from World War II and they are all thrillers, to be read with pleasure – and a bit of nostalgia!’ Frederick Forsyth

    ‘The fund of SAS escapes turns out to be too big for one book, and in Damien Lewis there is a writer of rare narrative gifts able to bring alive these epic stories for us today’ Mark Urban

    ‘An astonishing book: a collection of truly riveting stories of bravery, all brilliantly told. In terms of sheer drama and audacity, SAS: Great Escapes Two goes where no fiction writer would dare venture’ Alex Gerlis, author of Agent in the Shadows

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  • The American Civil War: An Enthralling Overview of the War Between States (U.S. History)

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    A nation divided, a war between brothers, and immense political and social consequences—the American Civil War is certainly one of the most famous conflicts in world history.

    Everyone has heard of the bloody conflict that cost the lives of over one million people. When people think of the Civil War, they think of Abraham Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the North-South divide between the American states, but there is so much more to uncover about the American Civil War.

    This book will dive into the details of the Civil War and explore what caused it, how it unfolded, and its short- and long-term consequences.

    You will discover the following in this book:

    • The socio-political situation of 19th-century America before the war
    • Roots of the problem of slavery
    • Abraham Lincoln and the creation of the Republican Party
    • The infamous North-South divide
    • Causes of secession and the beginning of the war
    • Main actors on both sides, including Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee
    • Military campaigns that shaped the four-year-long war
    • The influential battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, and Fredericksburg
    • The passing of the Emancipation Proclamation
    • The assassination of President Lincoln
    • Reforms and policies of post-war United States
    • And much, much more!

    Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin unpacking the history of the US Civil War!

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  • The World War 2 Trivia Book: Interesting Stories and Random Facts from the Second World War: Volume 1 (Trivia War Books)

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    When was the last time someone around you brought up World War Two?

    It’s a pretty popular war. Maybe you heard about it yesterday. Maybe last month. But it was probably recent. And when it came up, did you wish that you could be the one to casually drop a fact that would have everyone in the room going, “Wow, I never knew that!”

    With this book, you can be that person.

    You can read it in just a few minutes a day.

    Chapters are bite-sized and easy to read, meant for normal people instead of war historians!

    Each chapter ends with a bonus helping of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge.

    You’ll zoom through this book and be hungry for more.

    Get ready to impress your friends with your knowledge – not just of the main events of World War Two, but of all the gritty details and weird true facts. By the time you finish this book, you’ll have a fact for every occasion, from the first moment someone thought about having a second World War, to the most recent blockbuster movies about it.

    So get ready to meet characters from Adolf Hitler, rejected art student, to Jack Churchill, the broadsword-swinging male model. Find out why World War Two started in the first place, and why it’s never a good idea to invade Russia in winter. Learn why the United States was going to stay out of the war, how Canadians stole airplanes for the British, and what an orange soft drink has to do with the Nazis.

    Some of the things you’re going to learn are sad. Some are scary. Some are sexy. And some are downright strange! It’s everything your history teacher never got around to telling you.

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  • How Do You Dance?

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    A playful picture book that urges readers to bop, bounce, and shake from the author of Fraidyzoo

    There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you’re happy or even because you’re sad.
    But, what’s the best way to dance?
    Exactly how you want to!
    In How Do You Dance?, author-illustrator Thyra Heder explores dance in all of its creativity, humor, and―most of all―joy, in a picture-book celebration of personal expression that will inspire young and old readers alike to get up and get moving.

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    How Do You Dance?

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  • Dances with Wolves: The American Frontier Epic including The Holy Road: The Complete Epic including The Holy Road

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    The book that inspired the epic movie, Dances With Wolves, and its sequel, The Holy Road, together in one volume for the first time.
    1863. The last occupant of Fort Sedgewick, Lieutenant John Dunbar watches over the American frontier. A thousand miles back east, his comrades are locked in battle with the Confederates, but out here he is alone.

    His desolate posting will bring him into contact with the lords of the southern plains – the Comanche. He has no knowledge of their customs but Dunbar is intrigued by these people and begins a transformation from which he emerges a different man. A man called Dances With Wolves.

    The story continues, 11 years later in The Holy Road. Times are hard for the Comanche. The white man is closing in from all directions, claiming land, driving the tribes on to reservations. Should the Comanche fight or make peace? Misunderstanding and duplicity lead to raids and atrocities on both sides that can have only one conclusion. The man that was John Dunbar must go to war again.

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  • Dad Jokes 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar: A Year’s Supply of Groan-Worthy Quips, Puns, and Almost-Funny Gags

    A day-to-day calendar full of dad jokes so awful you can’t help but laugh.

    This assemblage of quick-witted puns and equally cringeworthy groaners offers 366 quips so bad they’re actually hilarious. You’ll find everything from sharp one-liners to awkward dialogue for every day of the year in this funny desk calendar, with tear-off pages, day and date references on every page, major and national holidays, and combined weekend pages. This 2024 box calendar is great for first-time dads, those in search of for gifts for new dads, or anyone who appreciates the corny, wholesome humor of dad jokes.

    Features include:

    • Day and date reference on every page, with combined weekend pages
    • Major and national holidays in the US, Canada, and UK
    • Tear-off pages
    • Humorous illustrations sprinkled throughout
    • Recyclable cardboard backing with built-in folding stand for desk or tabletop display

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  • Emerald Guide to Creative Reading and Writing in Autism, An: First Edition

    Creativity in autism extends to all areas of life – to the visual arts, to music, to dance – but our backgrounds in English and Applied Drama mean that it is a particular pleasure for us to explore autistic interaction with words. Stereotypes of autism suggest that autistic people are concrete thinkers, people who struggle to move beyond literal interpretations, and that language used by and understood by autistic people lacks flexibility and creativity. We challenge this perspective, instead suggesting that autism may bring new richness and originality to language that can provide creativity and insight. This book shares and discusses two recent projects using the written word to explore autism. The first used the shared reading of literature as a scaffold for discussion of autistic identity. The second involved creative writing by a group of autistic adults. All involved throughout were ‘insider’ members of the autism community, and both projects were completed collectively.

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  • So You Want to Be in Musicals?

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    An insider’s guide to achieving that dream career by one of the brightest stars in musical theatre.

    Being in a West End or Broadway musical is the dream of thousands of talented performers. But competition is intense and reaching the spotlight can often require a leap into the dark. So You Want To Be In Musicals? is your comprehensive guide to building – and sustaining – a successful career in musical theatre, and introduces you to everything you need to know about:

    • Training how to select a drama school, what to do to get in, and what to do once you’re there
    • Auditioning how to choose and prepare your pieces, and foster a positive attitude towards auditions
    • Rehearsing how to construct your character, work with the director, and develop your own creative process
    • Performing how to deal with nerves, what to do as an understudy, and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routine
    • Working how to get an agent, how to market yourself effectively, and how to maintain a healthy body and mind

    Along with a wealth of honest, straightforward advice, the book is packed with instructive anecdotes from Ruthie’s own glittering career.

    Written with Daniel Bowling music supervisor and director on many of the West End’s biggest shows – including The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph, Mary Poppins and Avenue Q – So You Want To Be In Musicals? provides an extraordinary wealth of inside information and advice, that would usually take years of hard work and determination to obtain, in one essential volume.

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  • What Actors Do: Advice to the Players in Seven Paradoxes and a Manifesto

    ‘Only what is open and searching is active and alive. You, the actor, must learn to find security in insecurity, certainty in uncertainty, to trust that this will lead to discovery and growth.’

    In What Actors Do, revered theatre director Mike Alfreds explores the wellspring of the actor’s craft, tracing a pathway to creative freedom through the thickets of competing methodologies and confusing paradoxes that you will face throughout your training and career.

    How do you give life to a character that both is and isn’t yourself? How can you be childlike and open in your work without becoming childish? How, when you know what’s coming next, can you still be spontaneous?

    Frank, uncompromising and full of sharply focused insights, this book will help you strip away the inhibitions and habitual thinking that can shackle our imaginations. It will show you how to generate truthful performances by trusting your inner creativity and remaining radically open, responsive and present in every moment.

    Mike Alfreds has been directing plays for more than seventy years. In the 1970s he founded Shared Experience, and has since worked for the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Shakespeare Company and also extensively abroad. He is hugely respected within the profession, and is the author of two previous books, Different Every Night and Then What Happens?

    ‘If I was allowed to train again to be an actor, but I was only allowed one teacher, it would have to be Mike Alfreds. To me he is a genius when it comes to acting and storytelling’ Mark Rylance

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  • Karma: My Autobiography: ‘The most entertaining music memoir since Elton John’ Observer

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    THE OFFICIAL STORY OF A MUSICAL ICON – TOLD IN FULL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS OWN WORDS

    ‘Funny, smart and heartbreaking. Incredible… go listen to it or read it.’ Robbie Williams

    ‘The most entertaining music memoir since Elton John’s Me… This is George O’Dowd in all his exhausting glory.’ Observer

    ‘Joyously indiscreet’ Daily Mail

    ‘I went to a lot of trouble to create Boy George and then I went through a whole battle for years about not wanting to be him. But now I enjoy and embrace it in a way that I wasn’t able to as a young person…. I’m finally learning to be George Alan O’Dowd from Eltham.’

    Karma is the definitive autobiography from the incomparable Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning lead singer of Culture Club and LGBTQ+ vanguard: Boy George. Told in his inimitable style, Karma tells the story of the charismatic frontman – the drama, the music, his journey of addiction and recovery, surviving prison, meeting legends like David Bowie, Prince and Madonna, and the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight and in the headlines.

    This is the explosive and searingly honest account of Boy George’s life as a child growing up in sixties London, coming out to his Irish Catholic family and exploring his sexuality through the hedonism of the seventies – the glam rock and punk rock revolution that birthed Culture Club – and the heydays of the nineties, to finally embracing the man and artist that he is today. With all the humour, honesty, sarcasm (and hats!) that you’d expect, Karma gives us a unique insight into Boy George’s incredible story and the true evolution of a music icon.

    ‘Culture Club is always going to be one of those lovers I go back to. I’ve railed against it and that Boy George character I created. For years I convinced myself I was a creature of habit, unchangeable, immovable. But eventually you have to look in the mirror. Not looking for spots, looking for something deeper. Why the hell am I here? I would say life is the point of life.’

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  • Jojo: Finally Home – My Inspirational Memoir – THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (2023)

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    *THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!*

    Champion dancer and Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe has captured our hearts with his mesmerising talent, bringing joy to millions of fans and wowing the most critical of judges. He is loved not only for his dancing, but for his beautiful, infectious spirit and energy.

    Jojo: Finally Home is his never-before-told story, where he shares the experiences and challenges he’s faced – from growing up in Zamdela, a township in South Africa, as a young boy with a passion for dance (and playing with Barbies), to becoming the star he is today. Dance transformed Jojo’s future, giving him a tool to express himself – but as you will learn, this was not always easy.

    Captivating and moving, these are Jojo’s tales of euphoric highs and all-time lows, of making history, of grief, love, family and opportunity. It is a celebration of him finally feeling at home in his own skin. These are the personal moments that have shaped him into the man he is today – someone who lives life to the full and believes that no mountain is insurmountable.

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  • The Secret: Jack Reacher, Book 28 (Jack Reacher, 28)

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    Chicago. 1992. A hospital patient wakes to find two strangers by his bed.

    They show him a list of names and ask a simple but impossible question. Minutes later he falls to his death from his twelfth-floor window – a fall which generates some unexpected attention.

    That attention comes from the Secretary of Defense, who calls for an inter-agency task force to investigate. Jack Reacher, recently demoted from Major, is assigned as the Army’s representative. If he gets a result, great. If not, he’s a convenient fall guy.

    Reacher may be an exceptional military investigator, but office politics aren’t what gets him up in the morning. As he races to identify a cold-blooded killer and uncover a secret that stretches back 23 years, he must navigate around his new partners.

    Will Reacher bring the bad guys to justice the official way . . . or his way?

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  • The Last Devil To Die: The Thursday Murder Club 4

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    THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN

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    ‘The rightful king of crime’ i News
    ‘Deeply moving… some of his best writing yet’ Telegraph

    Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club.

    An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.

    As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home.

    With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

    ———-

    ‘As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING’ Marian Keyes

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  • Iron Flame – THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING SEQUEL TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON, FOURTH WING

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    THE THRILLING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND NUMBER ONE GLOBAL PHENOMENON, FOURTH WING!

    The deadly second year at Basgiath awaits. Don’t miss out on the series that the world can’t stop talking about:

    ‘This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility until the very last word. Do not say I didn’t warn you’ – Glamour

    ‘I didn’t sleep, I didn’t eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again’ – Reader Review

    ‘The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, need I say more?’- Stylist

    ‘You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it’s over? That’s exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing’ – Reader Review

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    She survived her first year at Basgiath War College . . . but the danger is only beginning.

    Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College, Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

    Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is – unless she betrays the man she loves.

    Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits, and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

    But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

    Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College – and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

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    ⭐ Reviews for Fourth Wing⭐

    ‘This book is probably the best fantasy book I have ever read’ ***** READER REVIEW

    ‘A MILLION STARS!!!!!!!!! Everything about this book was incredible’ ***** READER REVIEW

    ‘The ending of the book had me sitting, staring at my Kindle hoping that if I just keep swiping to go to the next page for long enough the next book would just magically appear there.’ ***** READER REVIEW

    ‘FIVE. FREAKING. STARS. There is no universe where I could give this book any less of a rating’ ***** READER REVIEW

    ‘There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality. Well, this is the one’ ***** READER REVIEW

    ‘The world building in this was phenomenal. I lived, breathed and became a part of the college.’ ***** READER REVIEW

    ‘Fourth Wing hooked me on the first page and did not let go’ DANIELLE L. JENSEN, author of THE BRIDGE KINGDOM

    ‘Fourth Wing is dazzling’ NALINI SINGH

    ‘A wild, sexy, rollercoaster of a ride’ MARY E. PEARSON

    ‘Utterly immersive, fiercely romantic, and unforgivably addictive’ LYNETTE NONI

    OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES
    – FOURTH WING
    – IRON FLAME

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  • The Mind Manual: Mental Fitness Tools for Everyone (Dr Alex George)

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

    Mental health matters! Learn how to assess your mental health today – and understand what’s normal for you. Discover the seven universal truths that everyone should remember, and the mental fitness foundations that will boost you. And exercise your mind with the mental health toolkit that will help you thrive.

    Contents include –

    Part One: Your Mental Health Today
    -You are not alone
    -Know what feels normal for you

    Part Two: The Seven Universal Truths
    -Boundaries are beautiful
    -Mistakes are a must-have

    Part Three: Mental Fitness Foundations
    -It’s good to talk
    -Why medical help matters

    Part Four: Mental Health Toolkit
    Resources

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  • The Mesmerist: The Society Doctor Who Held Victorian London Spellbound

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    Medicine, in the early 1800s, was a brutal business. Operations were performed without anaesthesia while conventional treatment relied on leeches, cupping and toxic potions. The most surgeons could offer by way of pain relief was a large swig of brandy.

    Onto this scene came John Elliotson, the dazzling new hope of the medical world. Charismatic and ambitious, Elliotson was determined to transform medicine from a hodge-podge of archaic remedies into a practice informed by the latest science. In this aim he was backed by Thomas Wakley, founder of the new magazine, the Lancet, and a campaigner against corruption and malpractice.

    Then, in the summer of 1837, a French visitor – the self-styled Baron Jules Denis Dupotet – arrived in London to promote an exotic new idea: mesmerism. The mesmerism mania would take the nation by storm but would ultimately split the two friends, and the medical world, asunder – throwing into focus fundamental questions about the fine line between medicine and quackery, between science and superstition.

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  • Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide (Birnbaum Guides)

    Thoughtfully updated each year, this is only guide to Walt Disney World that is written for kids under the renowned Birnbaum name.

    Real kids give honest advice for the most awesome vacation at Walt Disney World. Trust Birnbaum as your 2023-2024 guide for:

    • insider tips for young readers
    • kid-friendly descriptions of all theme park shows and attractions
    • colorful maps, photos, Disney character illustrations, and more

    Inside we’ll also tell you how to:

    • Enjoy the Magic Kingdom’s new thrill ride: Tron Lightcycle Run
    • Zoom through Space at the EPCOT’s new Guardian of the Galaxy –Cosmic Rewind. You can also dream like Walt Disney at the park’s new Dreamer’s Point.
    • Pilot the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars — Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studio
    • See Animal Kingdom’s new stage show: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!
    • Meet your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse!

    Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World? Be sure to have all the official guides from Disney Editions:

    • Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World
    • The Hidden Mickeys of Walt Disney World

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  • The Teen’s Handbook for Building Muscle and Strength: Building confidence in the gym

    This comprehensive guide provides teenagers with the tools and information they need to build muscle and strength in a safe and effective way. Written by an experienced fitness expert, “The Teen’s Handbook for Building Muscle and Strength” covers everything from the fundamentals of exercise and nutrition to advanced training techniques and workout routines.

    With clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips and tricks, this book is perfect for any teen who wants to get fit and build muscle, whether they are just starting out or are already experienced in weightlifting. Whether you’re looking to bulk up, build endurance, or simply improve your overall health, “The Teen’s Handbook for Building Muscle and Strength” is the ultimate resource for achieving your fitness goals.

    So, start your journey to a stronger, healthier you with this must-have guide! Order “The Teen’s Handbook for Building Muscle and Strength” today and start building the body you’ve always wanted.

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  • Grow & Cook: An A-Z of what to grow all through the year at home

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    The content of this book originally appeared in The New Kitchen Garden, published in 2015.

    ‘An endless selection of delicious produce you can plant, grow and then cook with.’ Raymond Blanc OBE

    Now you can create your own delicious edible garden at home!

    More and more people are being inspired to grow a little of what they eat at home. But while starting your own kitchen garden may seem like a daunting task at first, Grow & Cookmakes it easy.

    Award-winning author and gardener, Mark Diacono, has distilled years of knowledge into this pocket-sized book. Whether you are new to gardening and only have a small window box or you are much more experienced with the space to experiment, this user-friendly handbook will inspire and help you. Mark is here to show you that there are plenty of options for everyone and lots of exciting new varieties to discover.

    Each variety in the book includes a wealth of information on when to sow, growing tips, potential problems, harvesting and plenty more. There are hundreds of varieties to pick from that can be grown and then used in your kitchen.

    Mark separates the growing guides into three groups:

    * Vegetables
    * Fruit & Nuts
    * Herbs & Spices

    Whatever you choose to grow should suit your lifestyle. You might prefer something tough and sturdy that doesn’t need too much love or time commitment, or you might get pleasure from the steady graft of looking after your veg patch. Whichever your circumstances, your kitchen garden should bring you joy both in the growing process and then in the kitchen.

    Grow & Cook is the essential pocket guide for modern gardeners.

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  • Tackling A Level Projects in Computer Science for OCR H446 – Step-by-step Essential Coursework A-Level Computing Project Guide NEA Non-exam Assessment A Level Computer Science…

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    Subject level: A Level Computer Science

    Exam board: OCR

    A clear, concise, step-by-step guide to your A Level Computer Science NEA project

    Completing an A Level project is a huge undertaking for any student regardless of their competence in programming. The key to success and increasing results is to plan and write a strong report, evidencing what has been carried out.

    This guide to Tackling A Level Projects in Computer Science is designed to give you clear and focused advice to help you maximise your mark potential when completing your OCR Computing coursework project.

    Tailored for OCR, it will take you through all aspects of the project, from document setup, to each stage of the process. This guide will give you essential tips, examples and checklists to complete every stage before handing in a top project with pride and confidence.

    This guide is suitable for use with any language or project idea being undertaken.

    PG Online are multi-award-winning specialists in Computer Science with decades of teaching, examining and programming experience.

    Features:

    • Full breakdown and ‘how-to’ of everything you need to complete in the specification
    • Checklist for each section of the project to ensure you’ve got everything in order
    • Worked examples of sample project steps and solutions
    • Examiners’ tips on what to do and what to avoid
    • Clear layout with full-colour examples
    • Comprehensive index

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  • Tackling A Level Projects in Computer Science for AQA 7517 Step-by-step Essential Coursework A-Level Computing Project Guide NEA Non-exam Assessment A Level Computer Science…

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    Subject level: A Level Computer Science

    Exam board: AQA

    A clear, concise, step-by-step guide to your A Level Computer Science NEA project

    Completing an A Level project is a huge undertaking for any student regardless of their competence in programming. The key to success and increasing results is to plan and write a strong report, evidencing what has been carried out.

    This guide to Tackling A Level Projects in Computer Science is designed to give you clear and focused advice to help you maximise your mark potential when completing your AQA Computing coursework project.

    Tailored for AQA, it will take you through all aspects of the project, from document setup, to each stage of the process. This guide will give you essential tips, examples and checklists to complete every stage before you hand in your project with pride and confidence.

    This guide is suitable for use with any language or project idea being undertaken.

    PG Online are multi-award-winning specialists in Computer Science with decades of teaching, examining and programming experience.

    Features:

    • Full breakdown and ‘how-to’ of everything you need to complete in the specification
    • Checklist for each section of the project to ensure you’ve got everything in order
    • Worked examples of sample project steps and solutions
    • Clear layout with full-colour examples
    • Examiners’ tips on what to do and what to avoid
    • Comprehensive index

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  • Soul Color: A Ten Week Watercolor Painting Course to Cultivate Mindfulness and Creativity (Wellness & Green Living)

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    Soul Color is a ten-week watercolor painting course to cultivate mindfulness and creativity.

    Develop confidence to paint more intuitively, give yourself permission to enjoy the unexpected and make mistakes, deepen your meditation skills, and discover a new sense of reflective calm.

    An art educator with over 20 years experience, Emma Burleigh shares her knowledge through workshops and courses. Her specialty is mindful watercolor painting: teaching students how to enjoy watercolor painting as a contemplative practice for self-discovery!

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  • iPhone 13 Pro Max: The Complete Photography Guide

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    Updated 10/27/21

    Apple made the most sophisticated phone that we have ever seen and, with it, an amazing camera system. But how do you actually use it to take breathtaking photos?

    No matter if you are new to photography or a seasoned pro, this book will detail all the tricks and tips to get you taking stunning photography in a snap!

    The new iPhone 13 Pro Max is a beast of a camera. Apple reworked it from the ground up and presented us with an incredible tool, but unless you master it, you will always be held back from getting the great shots that are just beyond your reach. You don’t need any prior knowledge. We will start day one and quickly build a set of skills and techniques using simple methods with straightforward easy-to-understand examples to help take better photos on day one.

    I break the book down into two chapters, beginner and advanced photography. In the beginning chapters, I walk you through compositions, what the difference between the brand new lenses are, your settings, improving selfies, low light photos and more. For anyone that wants to take the next step, there is a ton of additional material in the advanced chapters. The exposure triangle, shutter speed, advance portraits, filters, HDR shooting, landscapes and more!

    This is the ultimate guide that will unlock your photos.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Welcome!

    Part One: Beginner’s Photography

    The Three Lenses

    Understanding the Camera UI

    Settings

    Square vs 4:3 vs. 16:9

    Portrait vs. Landscape

    Live Photo and should you use it?

    Using the Grid

    The Rule of Many Shots

    Panorama

    Burst Mode

    Low Light Mode

    Selfies

    Sharing Photos

    Part Two: Advanced Photography

    Focus Lock

    The Exposure Triangle

    Exposure

    The Rule of Thirds

    Shutter Speed

    Portraits

    Portraits: Part Two

    Portraits: Part Three

    Using Filters

    Landscape

    HDR vs. no HDR

    Looking for Different Angles

    Wildlife Photography

    City Photography

    Food Photography

    Apple ProRes RAW

    Macro

    Macro – Part One

    Macro – Part Two

    Cinematic Mode

    Photographic Styles

    The Golden Ratio

    Hacking your Creativity

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  • The Complete Stained Glass Course: How to Master Every Major Glass Work Technique, with Thirteen Stunning Projects to Create

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    This work contains 13 step-by-step projects that guide readers through stained glassmaking techniques, including leading, copper-foiling, glass applique, painting and sandblasting. It includes a comprehensive introduction to glass types, cutting techniques, tools and equipment.

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  • Secret Affairs: Britain’s Collusion with Radical Islam

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    This updated edition of Secret Affairs covers the momentous events of the past year in the Middle East and at home in the UK. It reveals the unreported attempts by Britain to cultivate relations with the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt after the fall of Mubarak, the military intervention on the side of Libyan rebel forces which include pro-al-Qaeda elements, and the ongoing reliance on the region’s ultimate fundamentalist state, Saudi Arabia, to safeguard its interest in the Middle East.

    It illuminates path of Salman Abedi, the bomber who attacked Manchester in May 2017, and his terror network: how he fought in Libya in 2011 as part of a group of fighters which the UK allowed to leave the country to go and battle against Gadafi to topple him.

    In this ground-breaking book, Mark Curtis reveals the covert history of British collusion with radical Islamic and terrorist groups. Secret Affairs shows how governments since the 1940s have connived with militant forces to control oil resources and overthrow governments. The story of how Britain has helped nurture the rise of global terrorism has never been told.

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  • The Complete Illustrated Guide to Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World, with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations

    01
    In the contemporary world the Islamic community is represented by around 1.4 billion people or twenty-five percent of the global population, from a wide range of ethnic, national linguistic, theological, political and socioeconomic backgrounds. This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 fine-art paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, and including a helpful timeline, it offers a comprehensive introduction to and overview of a complex and often misunderstood religion.

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  • 300 Tang Poems: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese

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    This bilingual edition of 300 Tang Poems features both English and Chinese side by side for easy reference and bilingual support. The poems are numbered and organized for easy reading and access. Tang poetry refers to poetry written in or around the time of or in the characteristic style of China’s Tang dynasty, 618 – 907, and follows a certain style, often considered as the Golden Age of Chinese poetry. During the Tang Dynasty, poetry continued to be an important part of social life at all levels of society. Scholars were required to master poetry for the civil service exams, but the art was theoretically available to everyone. This led to a large record of poetry and poets, a partial record of which survives today. Two of the most famous poets of the period were Du Fu and Li Bai. This classic collection of 300 Tang Poems features the English translation of Witter Bynner, reprinted with the generous permission from The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry. For more information, please visit www.bynnerfoundation.org.

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  • First Thousand Words in Chinese: Internet Linked

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    Colorful and humorous pictures illustrate the meanings of the basic vocabulary of the Chinese language.

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  • 10-Minute Chinese Takeaway: Simple, Classic Dishes Ready in Just 10 Minutes!

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    10-Minute Takeaway is the fastest, easiest ever cookbook for all your favourite Chinese dishes.

    Cooking star Kwoklyn Wan offers over 80 inventive ways of getting food on the table in 10 minutes flat, from start to finish – quicker than doing an online order or picking up the phone!

    Here he shares fuss-free and delicious recipes for the likes of Sweet and Sour Pork, Roast Duck in Hoi Sin Sauce, King Prawn Noodles, Rice Noodle Soup, Crispy Chilli Tofu, Marinated Tofu and many more.

    With Kwoklyn’s amazing recipes and handy shortcuts, it really is THAT easy.

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    £10.50£15.20
  • Ancient China: An Enthralling Overview of Chinese History, Starting from the Settlement at the Yellow River through the Xia, Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties to the Han Dynasty…

    02
    It has become a common theme in today’s world to talk about the incredible technological and economic development of modern China. However, there are very strong historical roots to the exponential growth of modern China going back thousands and thousands of years.

    Today, people stand in awe of China’s achievements, such as lifting hundreds of millions of people from poverty or becoming a global power. But have you ever wondered how the ancient people from the Far East developed so much while being virtually independent of other civilizations?

    Not everything in China’s history is tied to growth, improvement, and development. There were many periods riddled with internal strife, which plagued China and its numerous dynasties. However, the Chinese empires were somewhat shielded from external dangers, partially thanks to the ingeniousness of the Chinese and the famous Great Wall of China and partially thanks to the country’s geographic position.

    In this book, we look into how and why the historical pendulum of China sometimes turned one way and then the other.

    Discover the following about ancient China:

    • The deep, virtually unfathomable paleolithic roots of Chinese civilization;
    • Neolithic China and the formation of the Yellow River and Yangtze settlements;
    • The Age of Metal in China, a glorious but increasingly violent period that resulted in the emergence of the first hegemons in China;
    • The mythical Xia dynasty and its fantastic Yu the Great, credited with taming the Yellow River;
    • The birth of China’s fascinating writing system during the Shang dynasty;
    • The rise of the Zhou, who finally overthrew the Shang, thanks to their military prowess and ability to keep numerous Chinese states tied in a loose feudal system;
    • Confucius, the Chinese Socrates, who promoted peace, harmony, and wisdom;
    • The absolute dissolution of the Zhou state during the Warring States Period;
    • The formation of a ruthless yet efficient Qin Empire under the watchful eye of Qin Shi Huangdi;
    • The rebellion against the Qin and the final victory of Liu Bang and the Han dynasty;
    • And so much more!

    Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about Ancient China today!

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  • Korea Travel Bucket List: A Local’s Guide to Over 150 Things You Must Do in Seoul! (Korea Travel Guide Books)

    Don’t go to Korea without this book!

    Trust us, Seoul’s vibrant exterior is just the tip of the iceberg, but don’t worry – we’re not your typical travel guide stopping at just telling you where to go; we’re your Seoul-savvy companions, revealing the city’s most epic secrets as we handpick more than 150 must-do activities and challenges from over 80 spots that will not only fill your itinerary but also immerse you in Seoul’s heartbeat like a local would!

    Let’s talk Hangang Riverside – We’ll teach you how to turn picnics into unforgettable riverside fiestas, capturing epic shots at the river’s most Instagrammable spots, and diving into the addictive combo of Chimaek (Korean Fried Chicken and ice-cold beer). Slurp some instant ramyun from an automated machine and enjoy the summer night market. How about a private party on water in a Tubester? Let’s not forget the futuristic Floating Island, spotlighted as a villain’s HQ in a Super Hero flick!

    Visit Seoul’s royal palaces in a whole new light. Snap an epic photo with King Sejong the Great! Hold onto your hat, because there’s an underground museum hidden beneath the statue not well known even to the locals! Make sure to purify your soul before entering the palace by doing THIS. Rent a hanbok (we’ll teach you how) to feel what it must have been like to be Korean royalty and get free admission with that! And the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony? We’ll teach you where and when to witness this majestic display. And the latest addition – visit Cheong Wa Dae, the former residence of South Korean presidents! We’ll tell you exactly how to make it happen.

    Gangnam Style isn’t just a catchy song – it’s a lifestyle. We’ll help you uncover the trendiest area in Seoul and its treasure trove of attractions, from where to go for ultimate luxury shopping to youngsters’ and hipsters’ hangout spots.

    Museums? They don’t have to be boring! Witness Korea’s stunning comeback post-Korean War. You will be surprised to see THIS in real life! And don’t worry about the kiddos – we’ve got the ultimate strategy to keep them engaged and entertained.

    Are you a K-Pop fanatic? We will help you make a pilgrimage to the Big 4 entertainment companies’ HQs, cozy cafes dripping with artist-inspired charm, and merchandise wonderlands stocked with albums, posters, and more. Ready to meet virtual K-Pop stars? We’ve got your golden coordinates right here! Catch all 17 Gangnaom Dolls dedicated to the K-Pop stars!

    Ever wondered what it’s like to live like a monk? Our insider tips will get you there. Get ready to be swept away by the Lantern Parade, immerse yourself in ancient traditions at Jongmyo Royal Shrine. We also have an idea to help Catholics and Muslims visiting Seoul to have a worship opportunity.

    Shopping for souvenirs for friends back home? We’ll help you navigate around a cultural hub where shopping goes hand in hand with experiencing traditional crafts and artworks with a modern spin! Ever tried your hand at kimchi-making? You can even bring it back home! Check out THIS flea market to find a hidden gem! Don’t spend all your money just yet because you have to try the mouth-watering Korean street foods.

    Learn how to “lock up” your love at Namsan Seoul Tower, and to create unforgettable moments at Lotte World, in a Korean school uniform! Take our guide for enjoying jjimjilbang saunas, from making quirky “sheep head towel hats” to indulging in silky-smooth skin with body scrubs. Learn how to enjoy Itaewon, the most exotic place in Seoul.

    And if you want to learn about your future, visit a saju reader, who will interpret your destiny based on your birth date, time and name. You could also find out how good of a match you and your love are!

    This book is your passport to experiencing Seoul like a true insider – your key to unlocking an unforgettable journey!

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  • NFL Legends: The Incredible stories of the NFL’s greatest players, coaches and games (Sport)

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    Over almost a century, the NFL has provided fans with hundreds of unique personalities, countless unforgettable moments and some of the greatest feats of sporting brilliance ever seen. From its humble beginnings in the American Midwest to the global phenomenon it has become today, the league has evolved and changed almost beyond recognition. But the exploits of the footballing heroes of years past continue to stand the test of time In NFL – Legends we’ve collected stories on dozens of the league’s most celebrated players. With expert commentary and lavish photography, you’ll explore and rediscover the attributes that made these players, coaches and teams iconic, as well as the moments that propelled them to greatness. From early innovators like Don Hutson and Jim Brown, to modern giants such as Tom Brady, there’s something for every NFL fan here. Over 50 Iconic Players Unforgettable Games Legendary Coaches

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    £10.50£16.10
  • The Football Weekly Book: The first ever book from everyone’s favourite football podcast

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    Football Weekly — everyone’s favourite football podcast — has decided the time (and the money) is right to finally commit their wisdom to paper. You know what this means: trivia, filler, too much about The Mighty Cambridge United, not enough about [insert your club], and very occasionally an insightful remark.

    Expect all the trademark humour of their hugely successful live shows, plus:

    Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning’s ‘Blind Date’
    Mark Langdon’s ‘World of Meat’
    Jonathan Liew’s ‘You Are the PGMOL-Appointed Match Official’
    Ben Fisher’s ‘Car Parks of British Football’
    A thrilling new board game, ‘Snakes & Blatters’
    Philippe Auclair’s shocking FIFA exposé
    An exclusive David Squires cartoon
    And much, much more!

    Edited by Jonathan Wilson, the book will feature the full pod line-up of:
    Barry Glendenning — Max Rushden — David Squires — Barney Ronay — Jonathan Liew — John Brewin — Scott Murray — Elis James — Paul Watson – Philippe Auclair – Troy Townsend – Ben Fisher — Jordan Jarrett-Bryan — Sid Lowe — Nicky Bandini — Lars Sivertsen — Robyn Cowen.

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    £10.50£12.30

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