• How to Teach Whole-Class Instrumental Lessons: 50 inspiring ideas

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    How to teach Whole-class instrumental lessons presents 50 diverse ideas for teachers of every instrument.

    The ideas are concise, easy to implement and tackle everything from repertoire to behaviour management. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned practitioner, this practical handbook offers fresh and varied ways to invigorate lessons with any group.

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  • David Hume on Morals, Politics, and Society (Rethinking the Western Tradition)

    A compact and accessible edition of Hume’s political and moral writings with essays by a distinguished set of contributors

    A key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, David Hume was a major influence on thinkers ranging from Kant and Schopenhauer to Einstein and Popper, and his writings continue to be deeply relevant today. With four essays by leading Hume scholars exploring his complex intellectual legacy, this volume presents an overview of Hume’s moral, political, and social philosophy.

    Editors Angela Coventry and Andrew Valls bring together a selection of writings from Hume’s most important works, with contributors placing them in their appropriate context and offering a lively discourse on the relevance of Hume’s thought to contemporary subjects like reason’s dependence on emotion and the importance of social convention in political and economic behavior. Perfect for classroom use, this volume is an invaluable companion for anyone studying an important thinker who advanced the development of moral philosophy, economics, cognitive science, and many other fields of the Western tradition.

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  • The Ultimate Football Advent Calendar 2023: Word search puzzles, riddles, players to colour in and line-ups of the best teams in the world. A Perfect Gift for Kids and Enthusiasts

    Get ready to experience the thrill of football in a whole new way! Our Football Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for fans of the world’s most exciting sport. Every day, from 1 to 24 December, you will unlock a unique football surprise that will keep you excited during the countdown to Christmas.
    What will you find in this advent calendar?

    ✔️ Player Word Search: Test your football knowledge by discovering the names of the most prominent players from the world’s top clubs – have fun while you learn!
    ✔️ Star Colouring: Colour in the picture of your most iconic player and bring your favourite footballer to life in your favourite colours!
    ✔️ Fill the Gaps: Take on the challenge of discovering the star player – prove you’re a true football expert!
    ✔️ Shields to Colour: Unleash your creativity by customising the shields of the most famous football clubs – design your own shield or colour in the team’s colours!
    ✔️ Line-ups to Complete: Show off your tactical skills by completing the team line-ups with the names and numbers of your favourite players – become the coach and pick your stars!

    This Football Advent Calendar is the perfect gift for children and football fans of all ages. Turn the wait for Christmas into an exciting and educational experience as you explore the fascinating world of football.
    Don’t wait any longer to give or enjoy this exciting calendar, order now and start the countdown to a Christmas full of football passion!

    15/11/23 Corrected errors in equipment naming

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  • Jordan Henderson: The Autobiography: The must-read autobiography from Liverpool’s beloved captain

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    The must-have gift for every football fan this Christmas

    ‘A brilliantly told story with a uniquely vivid sense of what it is like on the pitch in matches of extreme importance . . . The perfect book for all football fans’ DAILY MAIL ‘SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR’
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    Captain. Father. Leader. Fearless ambassador. World-class midfielder.

    J As a top-flight footballer, Jordan Henderson knows success.
    From taking the reins from Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain,
    to lifting the Champions League trophy and winning the Premier League,
    his years as a leader have been more eventful than entire careers.

    But there’s more to the story than what we see on the pitch.
    In this unflinching autobiography, Jordan takes us from his footballing
    roots in Sunderland to the heat of the dressing room at Anfield.
    From career-changing team talks to the most challenging defeats.
    Every step led him to this: winning trophies, breaking
    records and representing his country.

    Full of passion and triumph, this is a candid insight into the life
    of a footballer as you’ve never read before.

    A must-read not only for Liverpool fans but for football lovers everywhere, this is the candid behind-the-scenes look into the lire of a top-flight footballer as you’ve never seen it before.

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  • Budget Planner & Monthly Bill Organizer | Finance Budget Planner, Financial Savings, Debt, Income, Expenses, Spending & Bill Trackers – A5

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    • Annual Budget Planner
    • Annual Finance Tracker
    • Income & Expense Tracker
    • Bill Tracker
    • Savings Tracker
    • Debt Snowball Trackers
    • Tax Deduction Trackers
    • Donations
    • Monthly Budget Plans
    £9.00
  • Budget Planner – Monthly Finance Organizer with Expense Tracker Notebook to Manage Your Money Effectively, Undated Finance Planner/Account Book, Start Anytime, 1 Year Use, A5, Teal

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    • MANAGE YOUR MONEY EFFECTIVELY – This budget planner contains financial goals, financial strategy, savings, debts, daily expense, monthly budget, monthly budget review, Christmas budget, summary of the year sections, which is a good finance books, it will help you to take control of your money effectively
    • MONTHLY GOALS & BUDGET & REVIEW ORGANIZED – 12 month budget planner helps you to set monthly goals, budget, review, and develop monthly habits, monetary strategies & action plans well. Write down monthly financial goals, put reminders of bills & payments on the calendar. Monthly budget section to plan your monthly budget in each categories. Track daily expenses during the month. Review monthly budget at the end of month, reflect on your accomplishments and think about how to improve next month
    • UNDATED & 1 YEAR USE – Undated finance books start with 1 page for financial goals, 1 page for financial strategy, 4 pages for saving tracker, 4 pages for debt tracker, followed by 12 months(10 pages per month, 1 unique color for each month). 2 pages for Christmas budgeting, 2 pages for yearly summary and 12 pages for notes(colleague ruled). It is undated, so you could start at any time, suitable for 1 year use
    • PREMIUM QUALITY – A5 budget planner with 100gsm paper to reduce ink leakage, erase fraying and shade issues. Sturdy and flexible cover, elastic closure to protect the inner pages well. Strong metal and lay-flat twin-wire binding. Inner pocket to store loose items, like bills, receipts etc. User manual with filled examples for quick start. One colorful trapezoid on each edge of planner, 12 colorful trapezoid represent 12 months. Easy to track by colorful trapezoid on side view
    • GURANTEED SATISFACTION – We gurantee this money planner could manage your financial effectively
    £9.00
  • Under the Bonnet: Confessions of a 1970s and ’80s Car Mechanic

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    These days, a nice original Vauxhall Viva costs an arm and a leg, but back in the 1970s, £100 bought you a ‘good little runner’, with the rust, bald tyres and dodgy MOT thrown in for free. All you needed was someone who knew how to fix it when it broke down!

    Brian Cunningham is that someone – or, at least, he used to be. Under the Bonnet is the totally true* story of being a car mechanic in the old days, when fixing a car was one thing, but keeping it fixed was something else entirely. These are the tales of a bygone age, full of secret scams, chaotic characters and cars almost bursting with personality.

    * some tales may be taller than others

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  • GCSE Business AQA Revision Question Cards: for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP AQA GCSE Business)

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    Quick-fire practice for achieving the best grades. From CGP – the GCSE experts!

    To really put your GCSE Business knowledge to the test, try these fantastic CGP Revision Question Cards! There are 63 cards in the pack, covering every key Grade 9-1 AQA topic. Each one starts off with quick questions to warm you up, followed by harder questions to get your brain into top gear. What’s more, there are case study cards so you can apply your understanding. Amazing! Flip the card over and you’ll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know. Plus, there’s a revision tip on each card! You’ll find study notes for the whole course in CGP’s AQA GCSE Business Revision Guide (9781782946892).

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  • Health & Safety at Work Essentials: The One-Stop Guide to Health and Safety Issues in the Workplace

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    Over the past 30 years, the health and safety obligations and duties placed upon employers have ballooned. The price for failing to comply, whether through fines or claims by employees, can be high. This is a handy, one-stop guide for anyone responsible for, or interested in these issues in the workplace. Revised and updated for this new ninth edition, the book sets out the background legal essentials and provides succinct, practical advice on what measures to take. Covers: Legal background;managing health and safety; registering your business; maintenance and building work; equipment and machinery; harmful substances; accidents and emergency procedures; healthcare; vehicles in the workplace; protective equipment; recruitment and staff training; insurance provisions; defending HSE prosecutions; corporate manslaughter Includes: diagrams, template documents, useful addresses, publications,regulations, statutes, and work-related diseases and their causes

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  • The Art of Mysticism: Practical Guide to Mysticism & Spiritual Meditations: 1 (The Sacred Mystery)

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    The Step-by-step practical guide to Mysticism & Spiritual Meditations

    From the beginning of time, curiosity has led mankind to question their surroundings. In the search to understand life, the universe, the psyche, consciousness, and God, humans were also inevitably led to question themselves and their own existence.

    In seeking to respond to those perennial enigmas and find freedom from sorrow to pursue lasting happiness, some rare humans encountered a deep source of wisdom, realizing that there was something besides their mere five senses. Humans thus began their journey in search of the sacred mystical wisdom and realization to unveil what lies beyond.

    This is a book centered on mystical practices that make such a discovery possible. Here the reader will find detailed mystical practices and meditations that will assist in establishing a suitable mystical routine, from the basic setup to the most advanced practice by which a student can accomplish this ultimate godly realization. The physical embodiment of the divine is also relevant, and that will be addressed.

    The mystical practices are divided into primary and secondary phases which include, but are not limited to:

    1. Attention and Awareness
    2. The Mystic Breath
    3. Bodily Illumination
    4. The Art of Relaxation
    5. Breathing Techniques
    6. Vital Force
    7. Creating and charging Mystical Amulets
    8. Sacred Syllables and Mantras
    9. Energy Centers and Chakras
    10. Awakening the Inner Vision
    11. Out-of-Body Exploration
    12. Impregnation of meals
    13. Mystical Bath
    14. Subtle Noticing
    15. Divine Absorption

    We sincerely hope the reader enjoys this work and that it may serve as the fertile ground from which the divine tree of mystic wisdom can grow back towards its perennial source.

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  • GCSE AQA A Religious Studies: Christianity & Buddhism Revision Question Cards: for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP AQA A GCSE RS)

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    Quick-fire practice for achieving the best grades. From CGP – the GCSE experts!

    Put your GCSE Religious Studies knowledge to the test with CGP’s AQA A Revision Question Cards. There are 64 cards in the pack, covering the Christianity and Buddhism options. Each card starts off by testing whether you have the basic facts and the key terms clear in your mind. They then move on to religious teachings and quotes from sacred texts. There are also lots of questions to get you thinking about opposing points of view – either within a religion or between religions. Flip the card over and you’ll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know. Don’t miss matching study notes for the whole course in CGP’s AQA A GCSE Religious Studies (Christianity and Buddhism) Revision Guide (9781789085716).

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  • GCSE AQA A Religious Studies: Christianity & Islam Revision Question Cards: for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP AQA A GCSE RS)

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    Quick-fire practice for achieving the best grades. From CGP – the GCSE experts!

    Find out how your GCSE Religious Studies revision is going with CGP’s AQA A Revision Question Cards. There are 64 cards in the pack, covering the Christianity and Islam options. Each card starts off by testing whether you have the basic facts and the key terms clear in your mind. They then move on to religious teachings and quotes from sacred texts. There are also lots of questions to get you thinking about opposing points of view – either within a religion or between religions. Flip the card over and you’ll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know. Don’t miss matching study notes for the whole course in our AQA A GCSE Religious Studies (Christianity and Islam) Revision Guide (9781789085709).

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    £9.00
  • Mind: A Brief Introduction (Fundamentals of Philosophy Series)

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    “The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects,” writes John Searle, “in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false.” One of the world’s most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive introduction to the mind. He begins with a look at the twelve problems of philosophy of mind–which he calls “Descartes and Other Disasters”–problems which he returns to throughout the volume, as he illuminates such topics as materialism, consciousness, the mind-body problem, intentionality, mental causation, free will, and the self. The book offers a refreshingly direct and engaging introduction to one of the most intriguing areas of philosophy.

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  • Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes: The Official Biography

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    WINNER OF THE 2023 LOCUS AWARD FOR NON-FICTION
    WINNER OF THE BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTION
    FINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST RELATED WORK
    SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTION

    ‘Always readable, illuminating and honest. It made me miss the real Terry.’ – Neil Gaiman

    ‘Sometimes joyfully, sometimes painfully, intimate . . . it is wonderful to have this closeup picture of the writer’s working life.’ – Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Observer

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    At the time of his death in 2015, award-winning and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett was working on his finest story yet – his own.

    The creator of the phenomenally bestselling Discworld series, Terry Pratchett was known and loved around the world for his hugely popular books, his smart satirical humour and the humanity of his campaign work. But that’s only part of the picture.

    Before his untimely death, Terry was writing a memoir: the story of a boy who aged six was told by his teacher that he would never amount to anything and spent the rest of his life proving him wrong. For Terry lived a life full of astonishing achievements: becoming one of the UK’s bestselling and most beloved writers, winning the prestigious Carnegie Medal and being awarded a knighthood.

    Now, the book Terry sadly couldn’t finish has been written by Rob Wilkins, his former assistant, friend and now head of the Pratchett literary estate. Drawing on his own extensive memories, along with those of the author’s family, friends and colleagues, Rob unveils the full picture of Terry’s life – from childhood to his astonishing writing career, and how he met and coped with what he called the ‘Embuggerance’ of Alzheimer’s disease.

    A deeply moving and personal portrait of the extraordinary life of Sir Terry Pratchett, written with unparalleled insight and filled with funny anecdotes, this is the only official biography of one of our finest authors.

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    ‘Spins magic from mundanity in precisely the way Pratchett himself did.’ – Telegraph

    ‘As frank, funny and unsentimental as anything its subject might have produced himself.’ – Mail on Sunday

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  • Activity Book for LGBT Couples: Fun activity ideas, quizzes and fill in the blank fun for couples – LGBT Friendly

    The perfect indoor game to share with your partner.

    This Activity for Couples book is a LGBT friendly activity book for couples. Filled with couple quizzes, games, activities, puzzles and challenges, you’ll get to know your partner so much more by the time you’ve finished the book.

    • This or That type quizzes

    • Friendly competitions

    • Challenges to solve together

    • Couples Bingo

    • Fill in the blank type activities

    Grow your intimacy, have a laugh, do something different on date nights.

    Great for those looking for relationship books for couples.

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  • Trinity College London Electronic Keyboard Exam Pieces & Technical Work From 2019: Grade 5: And Technical Work – Grade 5

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    This book contains everything needed to prepare for the performance and technical work components of a Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 5 exam from 2019. All pieces have been composed or arranged specifically for the keyboard, and encompass a wide range of styles – from classical favourites to TV, film or show themes. The ‘own interpretation’ piece allows the candidate to create a personal arrangement, choosing their own voices, style, keyboard functions and interpretation. Also included are the scales, chord knowledge and exercises that form the technical work component of the exam. Demonstration recordings can be downloaded free.

    This series provides progressive steps in performance and keyboard functions for all electronic keyboard students, whether preparing for a Trinity exam or studying on another path.

    Note: Effective immediately, Trinity’s Electronic Keyboard 2019-2022 Syllabus will no longer operate with an end date. Therefore, Trinity’s Electronic Keyboard Exam Pieces 2019-2022 books will be valid indefinitely (subject to copyright) and any planned updates will be announced at least 12 months in advance. Trinity will be gradually amending the covers on these books upon reprint to ‘from 2019’, however there are books in circulation with the previous date range. In those cases, the change to syllabus arrangements overrides the dates printed on the cover of the book.

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  • London College of Music Electric Guitar Grade 3

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    This book is part of a series that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying electric guitar. The book covers all the material needed for an LCM examination in Electric Guitar, enabling you to study for an internationally recognised qualification. However, even if you do not intend to take an exam, this book will help you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way.

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  • London College of Music Piano Handbook 2021-2024: Grade 2

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    Designed for those in the early stages of studying the piano, this is part of a progressive series of eleven handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in piano. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade two exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes & info about every piece), all the required technical work, details of the discussion component, and specimen sight reading and aural tests – in fact, absolutely everything you need for this grade!

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  • Femina: The instant Sunday Times bestseller – A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It

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    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
    LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE

    ‘Revelatory’ GUARDIAN

    ‘A firecracker somehow captured between two covers’ LUCY WORSLEY

    An instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year, Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been written out of our history. From royalty and religion to fame and fury, see the medieval world – and the women erased from it – with fresh eyes.

    ‘Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended’ CAITLIN MORAN

    ‘Femina is a ground-breaking history of the Middle Ages’ SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE

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  • Everyday Super Food

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    Let Jamie show you how creating healthy meals can be easy, delicious and fun in Everyday Super Food, the perfect way to boost your nutrition in 2022

    ‘Packed with vitamins, bursting with flavour’ Sunday Times
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    No matter how busy you are, eating healthy food the Jamie way is both simple and achievable, making it super easy to choose exactly the kind of meals that suit you.

    Divided into chapters on Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Snacks & Drinks, Everyday Super Food ensures that every meal is both nutritionally balanced and deliciously filling.

    Create your dream healthy food day with . . .
    – SMOOTHIE PANCAKES with berries, banana, yogurt and nuts for breakfast
    – TASTY FISH TACOS with game-changing kiwi, lime and chilli salsa for lunch
    – GRIDDLED STEAK with peppers and herby-jewelled tabbouleh for dinner
    – RAW VEGAN FLAPJACKS or HOMEMADE NUT-BUTTERfor snacking

    In Everyday Super Food, Jamie’s done all the hard work for you – all you need to do is choose a delicious recipe, cook it up and, most importantly, enjoy it.

    In Jamie’s extensive collection of internationally loved and trusted cookbooks, this is the one about eating healthily.
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    ‘Irresistible recipes from Jamie Oliver’ Sunday Times

    ‘The healthy recipes that helped Jamie lose two stone’ Sunday Times ‘Our failsafe foodie of choice’ Sunday Times ‘Jamie Oliver is great – I’d put him in charge of the country’ Guardian

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    Everyday Super Food

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  • 7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Your Favourite Ingredients

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    INCLUDING RECIPES FROM JAMIE’S HIT CHANNEL 4 TV SHOW KEEP COOKING FAMILY FAVOURITES

    Make everyday meals more exciting with the No. 1 bestselling cookbook, featuring 120 exciting and tasty new recipes
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    Jamie has done his research to find out exactly what we, as a nation, love to eat.

    He’s taken 18 of our favourite ingredients and created 7 new, easy and delicious ways to cook them.

    We’re talking about those meal staples we pick up without thinking – chicken breast, salmon fillet, mince, eggs, potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, to name but a few.

    Jamie will share 7 achievable, exciting and tasty ways to cook each of these hero foods, requiring minimal time, effort and a maximum of only 8 ingredients.

    Jamie’s fun, delicious and nutritious recipes include:

    · Crispy Salmon Tacos
    · Prosciutto Pork Fillet
    · Pepper & Chicken Jalfrezi
    · Mushroom Cannelloni
    · Beef & Guinness Hotpot
    · Broccoli & Cheese Pierogi

    With everything from fakeaways and traybakes to family and freezer favourites, you’ll find bags of inspiration to help you mix things up in the kitchen.

    Discover 7 Ways, the most straight-forward cookbook Jamie has ever written.
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    Readers can’t stop cooking from Jamie’s brilliant 7 Ways:

    ‘The new 5 Ingredients!’ · ‘By far the best cook book I have ever bought’

    ‘Might just be the best Jamie book ever’ · ‘The best book ever’

    ‘One of Jamie’s best ideas’ · ‘The best cook book I’ve owned’

    ‘Best Jamie book ever’ · ‘My favourite Jamie Oliver book’
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    ‘Easy, achievable and delicious; Oliver has created another fail-safe cookbook for families and those of us who are stretched for time’ Daily Telegraph

    ‘This is perfect for anyone stuck in a cookery rut and in need of some inspiration’ Daily Mail

    ‘Simple, affordable and delicious food designed for all the family’ i

    ‘Cooking dinner just got easier (and tastier) with Jamie’s brilliant new book 7 Ways’ Mail on Sunday

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  • Good Taste: A Life of Food and Passion

    A memoir and manifesto from the world’s most Michelin starred chef, Alain Ducasse, with introductions by internationally renowned writer Jay McInerney and chef Clare Smyth. 

    At twelve years old, Alain Ducasse had never been to a restaurant. Less than fifteen years later, he received his first Michelin star. Today he is one of just two chefs to have been awarded twenty-one stars. 

    Now, for the very first time, Ducasse shares a lifetime of culinary inspirations and passions in a book that is part memoir and part manifesto. Good Taste takes us on a journey from his childhood, where he picked mushrooms with his grandfather on a farm in Les Landes, to setting up groundbreaking schools and restaurants across the world. He is now taking off his chef’s whites and passing on what he knows to the next generation. 

    Ducasse writes a poignant ode to the humble vegetables that have inspired his entire cuisine and to the masters that guided him along the way, from Paris to New York to Tokyo. As he looks to the future, he reflects on just what ‘good taste’ means.

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  • Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 3: Selected from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus (ABRSM Exam Pieces)

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    This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 3 Piano syllabus for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C – ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information.A version of this book with audio download is also available.

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    £9.00
  • Piano Time Pieces 1

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    Piano Time Pieces 1 presents a sparkling selection of pieces in all styles. Here are classical and jazzy pieces, folksongs and specially written tunes, and songs and character pieces of all kinds. Practising the range of techniques and keys introduced in Piano Time 1, these pieces provide a wealth of enjoyable practice and repertoire material for all young pianists.

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    £9.00
  • Fiddle Time Starters + CD: A beginner book for violin

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    Fiddle Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding violinist. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with Fiddle Time Starters it really is fun to play!

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  • Exit Stage Left: The curious afterlife of pop stars

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    **A SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN & TELEGRAPH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022**

    **INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH**

    **GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY**

    **FINANCIAL TIMES ‘BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2022’ PICK**

    ‘Incredibly moving.’ – Guardian

    ‘Entertaining.’ – Telegraph

    ‘Most books about pop stars focus on the way we turn average human beings into demi-gods. In writing a book about how they have to turn back into humans Nick Duerden has done both us and them a service.’ – David Hepworth

    ‘Funny, poignant and often inspirational.’ – Mat Osman

    The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame – the heedless pursuit of it; the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But what’s it like to actually achieve it, and what happens when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else?

    This is the point at which pop stars are at their most heroic, because they don’t give up. They keep on striving, keep making music, and refuse simply to ebb away. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit, others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road, perhaps, so much as the garden shed. But all of them, in their own individual ways, still dare to dream.

    Exit Stage Left features tales of drug addiction, bankruptcy, depression and divorce, but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. This is a candid, laugh-out-loud and occasionally shocking look at what happens when the brightest stars fall back down to earth.

    ‘Exit Stage Left is the book I’ve long wanted to read about the PTSD-like after-effects of pop stardom – and Nick Duerden is the perfect writer for the job. The pop star’s bittersweet lot is represented with flair and empathy.’ – Pete Paphides, author of Broken Greek

    ‘Exit Stage Left is a funny and poignant book, drawing on Duerden’s considerable experience as a journalist and interviewer . . . he understands what motivates this strange bunch of people.’ – Andy Miller, Spectator

    ‘Fame is the brightest candle, but in this brilliant collection of interviews, Nick Duerden answers the question: what does a candle do after it’s burned out?’ – David Quantick

    ‘Duerden finds fascinating layers of humanity, pathos, humour and wisdom in equal measure. A brilliant book, for artists and fans alike.’ – Frank Turner

    Featuring brand new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, and Justin Hawkins.

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  • “I’m OK” Said The Bee: The Collection

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    ARTIST GARRY FLOYD BRINGS A ‘BEST OF’ INSTALMENT FROM HIS THREE POPULAR AND AWARD WINNING SERIES, “I’M OK” SAID THE BEE.This 24 page book is a sample of his work that will leave you wanting more. A HEARTFELT COLLECTION OF CAPTIONED ILLUSTRATIONS AROUND DAILY ANXIETIES WE HAVE ALL FELT AT SOME POINT IN TIME, TOLD THROUGH THE EYES OF A LOVABLE BUMBLEBEE AND FRIENDS, WHO TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY AND INSPIRE THOSE AROUND THEM, AND REMIND US
    IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK

    www.IMOKSAIDTHEBEE.com

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  • Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees [Illustrated Edition]

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    2012 Reprint of 1960 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this unique and fascinating book, two collectors of pictorial symbols tell the story of flower symbolism, explaining its religious, magical and legendary significance and revealing hundreds of curious and little know facts. This is an essential work for folklorists, for artists and designers in all fields, for botanical and gardening specialists, and for all those who would be familiar with the hidden language of flowers, plants and trees. Profusely illustrated.

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  • Artist’s Air Brush Manual

    This hardcover 1980 edition is in good condition – clean and crisp but has been used and dust jacket has a small -2cm- tear on bottom of spine.

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  • A Heart That Works: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

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    In this memoir of loss, acclaimed writer and comedian Rob Delaney grapples with the fragile miracle of life, the mysteries of death, and the question of purpose for those left behind.

    When you’re a parent and your child gets hurt or sick, you not only try to help them get better but you also labour under the general belief that you can help them get better. That’s not always the case though. Sometimes the nurses and the doctors can’t fix what’s wrong. Sometimes children die.

    Rob Delaney’s beautiful, bright, gloriously alive son Henry died. He was one when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. An experience beyond comprehension, but an experience Rob must share. Why does he feel compelled to talk about it, to write about it, to make people feel something like what he feels when he knows it will hurt them? Because, despite Henry’s death, Rob still loves people. For that reason, he wants them to understand.

    A Heart That Works is an intimate, unflinching and fiercely funny exploration of loss – from the harrowing illness to the vivid, bodily impact of grief and the blind, furious rage that follows, through to the forceful, unstoppable love that remains.

    This is the story of what happens when you lose a child, and everything you discover about life in the process.

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  • Little Book of Hermès: The story of the iconic fashion house: 14 (Little Book of Fashion)

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    The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans – Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories.

    Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

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  • How To Draw Anime for Kids Basics and Beyond: This Step-By-Step Guide Will Teach You darwings ( Heads, Faces, Bodies, Pose, eyes ) (How To Draw Anime – Manga)

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    Do you love the Japanese drawing style of anime?
    Is it something you would like to reproduce?
    This book will help you to make a start and build on your skills!

    Anime is an exciting style of drawing that originated in Japan and has now spread across the globe, inspiring a whole generation of children and young people with its vibrancy and unique character depictions. Drawing anime is a particular skill that can take some time to learn and if this is something you would like to try then getting a book on the subject is a good idea.

    Inside the pages of How To Draw Anime for Kids Basics and Beyond: This Step-By-Step Guide Will Teach You Drawings, you get an in-depth instruction on how to draw:

    • Basic images
    • Anime, manga and chibi
    • Various poses for your characters
    • Heads, faces and full bodies
    • Boys and girls
    • And much more…

    This drawing book is ideal for kids aged 6-12 and is perfect as a gift for any child who is an aspiring artist. With it they will soon be drawing exciting anime images and boost their confidence and abilities beyond anything they currently have.

    How To Draw Anime for Kids Basics and Beyond is the perfect book for lovers of this amazing drawing style.

    Scroll up now and click Add to Cart for your copy!

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    £9.00£9.50
  • Woodworking Essentials: Mastering the Art of Crafting with Wood: A Comprehensive Guide to Unleash Your Creativity and Craftsmanship

    Delve into the world of creativity and craftsmanship with “Woodworking Essentials: Mastering the Art of Crafting with Wood.” This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of knowledge for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, offering invaluable insights and techniques to bring your woodworking projects to life.

    Whether you’re a novice exploring the art of woodworking or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, this book has something for everyone. It covers the fundamental concepts and techniques, equipping you with a solid foundation to embark on your woodworking journey.

    From selecting the right wood and understanding its properties to essential tools and safety measures, this guide leaves no stone unturned. You’ll gain a deep understanding of wood types, grain patterns, and their suitability for various projects.

    Unleash your creativity with a vast array of woodworking projects. From simple designs like picture frames and shelves to complex creations like furniture and cabinets, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and detailed plans to build your dream projects with confidence.

    Discover the art of joinery and create strong, elegant connections between wood pieces. Learn different joinery techniques, including dovetails, mortise and tenon, and finger joints, to elevate the quality and aesthetics of your woodworking projects.

    Woodworking is not just about technical skills but also about artistic expression. This book explores design principles, aesthetics, and finishing techniques to add a touch of artistry and make your creations truly one-of-a-kind.

    While woodworking is a rewarding endeavor, it comes with inherent risks. “Woodworking Essentials” emphasizes safety precautions and best practices, ensuring that you can enjoy your craft with confidence and without compromise.

    Immerse yourself in the world of woodworking experts and artisans who share their experiences and insights. Learn from their mistakes, successes, and tips, as they inspire you to take your woodworking skills to the next level.

    Embrace the satisfaction of creating timeless pieces and honing your woodworking skills to perfection. Whether you’re crafting for personal satisfaction or aiming to start a woodworking business, “Woodworking Essentials” will be your trusted companion on this enriching journey.

    Unlock the artistry within you and let “Woodworking Essentials” be your guide to creating functional and beautiful masterpieces. As you navigate through its pages, you’ll find that woodworking is not just a hobby but a passion that has the potential to leave a lasting legacy.

    Are you ready to embark on an inspiring woodworking journey and uncover the artistry within you? Dive into the captivating pages of “Woodworking Essentials: Mastering the Art of Crafting with Wood” today, and witness the transformation of raw wood into extraordinary works of art.

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  • The Soong Sisters

    “If the story of the Soong family were told as fiction, people would say it was fascinating but too improbable. . . . A dramatic human chronicle . . . engrossing.” —The New York Times Book Review
     
    In the early twentieth century, few women in China were to prove so important to the rise of Chinese nationalism and liberation from tradition as the three extraordinary Soong sisters—Eling, Chingling and Mayling—who would each marry historic figures. Told with wit and verve by New Yorker correspondent Emily Hahn, a remarkable woman in her own right, the biography of the Soong sisters reveals the story of China through both World Wars. It also chronicles the changes to Shanghai as they relate to a very eccentric family that had the courage to speak out against the ruling regime. Greatly influencing the history of modern China, they interacted with their government and military to protect the lives of those who could not be heard, and appealed to the West to support China during the Japanese invasion.
     
    “[A] first-rate reportorial job on three distinguished women.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “A spirited, well-informed book . . . a fascinating saga . . . Hahn skillfully interweaves the personal material which she has collected in abundance with some indispensable background knowledge of Chinese history.” —The Atlantic

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  • Crusade in Europe: A Personal Account of World War II

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    A classic of World War II literature, an incredibly revealing work that provides a near comprehensive account of the war and brings to life the legendary general and eventual president of the United States. • “Gives the reader true insight into the most difficult part of a commander’s life.” —The New York Times

    Five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. Crusade in Europe tells the complete story of the war as he planned and executed it. Through Eisenhower’s eyes the enormous scope and drama of the war–strategy, battles, moments of great decision–become fully illuminated in all their fateful glory. Penned before his Presidency, this account is deeply human and helped propel him to the highest office. His personal record of the tense first hours after he had issued the order to attack leaves no doubt of his travails and reveals how this great leader handled the ultimate pressure. For historians, his memoir of this world historic period has become an indispensable record of the war and timeless classic.

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  • The Cat Who Taught Zen: The beautifully illustrated new tale from the bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon

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    KNOW ANYONE WHO COULD DO WITH BEING MORE ZEN? THIS STORY OF A WISE CAT FROM BIG PANDA AND TINY DRAGON AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JAMES MNORBURY IS THE PERFECT GIFT . . .

    “I’ve learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want”

    This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found.

    Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow.

    But it’s a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, that forces the cat to question everything . . .

    Told in a gentle, calming style, The Cat Who Taught Zen introduces a new cast of characters for readers of all ages to fall in love with, offering timeless wisdom wrapped up into a tale of beguiling beauty.
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  • Spanish Dictionary and Grammar: Two books in one

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    The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.

    An up-to-date easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners.

    Designed for intermediate learners of Spanish, whether at school, at home, or for business. 80,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level.

    • This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today’s English and Spanish, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation.
    • A comprehensive grammar guide which presents detailed examples and translations to help users understand Spanish grammar – the perfect complement to the dictionary.
    • The clear Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.

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    £9.00£14.20
  • Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book: THE NO.1 BESTSELLER

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    THE INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLER

    Whether you’re an air fryer fanatic or new to these time- and money-saving appliances, hugely popular healthy-eating platform, Bored of Lunch, will revolutionise your cooking packed with recipes that are quick, healthy and completely delicious.

    Air fryers are becoming the go-to kitchen gadget for making super tasty fuss-free food.

    As a lower energy alternative to a conventional oven, air fryers are a cost efficient way to make all your favourite dishes and save on your household bill. And, as a low-oil cooking method, they’re ideal if you’re keeping an eye on your calories, too.

    With a photo for every recipe, this book features fan-favourites such as Honey Chilli Beef and Cream Egg Croissant Balls as well as brand new recipes such as Sweet Potato Katsu Curry, Fish Tacos and Buffalo Chicken and Cheese Taquitos. Chapters include Starters and Snacks, Speedy Lunches, Fakeaways, Weekday Dinners and Sweet Treats; making this food for every day and every occasion.

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  • The Fast 800 Easy: Quick and simple recipes to make your 800-calorie days even easier (The Fast 800 Series)

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    **AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4**

    130 brand-new recipes to cook up at home, any day of the week…

    Following their bestselling Fast 800 Recipe Book, Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison return with a fabulous new cookbook, featuring super-simple recipes to enable you to eat well with minimum prep time on your fasting days.

    All of the dishes in this book are based on the Mediterranean style of eating now proven to revolutionise your health, and many can be thrown together from freezer or store-cupboard staples. There are numerous vegetarian options, plus simple ways to expand meals for non-fast days or when you are eating with friends or family.

    With everything from salads and wraps to winter stews and curries, The Fast 800 Easy will help you rustle up delicious, nutritious meals in minutes – food that tastes so good you won’t feel the low calorie count.

    ‘One word – brilliant! I lost 28lb in 9-10 weeks and 7 inches off my waist. Also dropped 2 clothes sizes. Love this programme!’ – Anne

    INCLUDES 8 WEEKS OF CALORIE-COUNTED MEAL PLANS

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  • Murder on the Dance Floor: The gripping and sexy debut cosy crime novel for 2023 from the star of Strictly Come Dancing

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    Behind the sequins and the sparkles, the competition is about to turn deadly . . .

    ‘I loved it! I’m quite convinced I’ve danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can . . .’ ANTON DU BEKE

    When a promising young dancer collapses during the opening tango of a major competition, Lily Richmond, dance legend, teacher and one-time world champion, is convinced that murder is afoot.

    There’s only one person who can help Lily solve the mystery: her former student, now turned private detective, Susie Cooper. But Susie vowed she’d never return to the ballroom . . .

    As the competition gets fiercer and the bodies pile up, Susie will be forced to go undercover in Blackpool and come face to face with a man she thought she’d left behind. Can Lily and Susie unravel the rumours from the rumbas and expose the murderer’s identity before they strike again?

    Sex, lies and ballroom dancing. Murder on the Dance Floor is a backstage pass to a world where the most ambitious will stop at nothing to win.

    🔎🔎 Two amateur detectives on the case
    🌹 One second chance romance
    🌶 Sex, lies and backstabbing
    🔪🔪🔪 And a whole lot of deadly ambition. . .

    If you like your crime deadly and your romance spicy, look no further

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    Readers are LOVING Murder on the Dance Floor:

    ‘If you are a Strictly fan, get reading’

    ‘Loved this twisty, turny murder mystery set in the ruthless world of ballroom dancing’

    ‘A glamorous and intriguing whodunnit . . . No one could bring it better to life than Shirley Ballas’

    ‘It’s a ten from me. . .Who would have thought the world of dancing could make such a great backdrop for a murder mystery?’

    ‘Full of fun, mystery, sequins and, of course, dance!’

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    £9.00£18.00

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