• Are Trams Socialist?: Why Britain Has No Transport Policy (Perspectives)

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    Transport is key to our daily lives. The transport system is essential to ensure the movement of people and goods, and most of us will use the roads or public transport every day. Vast sums are tied up in it and are spent on trying to resolve the problems of congestion and delays. And yet it is a most neglected field of politics. Britain has never had a coherent transport policy. Transport ministers are regarded as minnows compared with their big beast colleagues in other ministries. Successive governments have barely attempted to get to grips with the challenge of getting people around efficiently and safely while limiting the environmental damage caused by transport. In this entertaining polemic, Christian Wolmar, an author and journalist who has written about transport for over two decades, explains why politicians have not addressed the crucial issue of balancing transport needs with environmental considerations. Instead, they have been seduced by the popularity of the car and pressure from the car lobby, and they have been sidetracked by dogma. Solutions are at hand and successful examples can be seen elsewhere in Europe but courage and clear thinking are needed if they are to be implemented.

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    £11.40£12.30
  • Basics Technical Drawing

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    Technical Drawing deals with the representation of plans throughout all phases of a project. For students, the primary focus is on the development and methodical construction of a technical drawing.

    Themes:

    • Types of plan (from site plan and preliminary drawings to design and detail plans)
    • Components of the plan (floor plan, section, elevation, detail)
    • Line width, dimensioning, hatching, use of text, symbols
    • Plan presentation and compilation

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    £12.80
  • Getting Started in Technical Analysis: 19

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    Revered by many, reviled by some, technical analysis is the art and science of deciphering price activity to better understand market behavior and identify trading opportunities. In this accessible guide, Jack Schwager-perhaps the most recognized and respected name in the field-demystifies technical analysis for beginning investors, clearly explaining such basics as trends, trading ranges, chart patterns, stops, entry, and exit and pyramiding approaches. The book’s numerous examples and clear, simple explanations provide a solid framework for using technical analysis to make better, more informed investment decisions and as the basis for mechanical trading systems. Along with Schwager’s invaluable trading rules and market observations culled from years of real-world trading experience, Getting Started in Technical Analysis offers in-depth coverage of:
    * Types of charts-bar, close-only, point-and-figure, candlestick.
    * Chart patterns-one-day, continuation, top and bottom formations, the importance of failed signals.
    * Trading systems-trend-following, counter-trend, pattern recognition.
    * Charting and analysis software-price data issues, time frame/trading style considerations, software research.
    * he planned trading approach-trading philosophy, choosing markets, risk control strategies, establishing a trading routine.

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    £15.70£17.10
  • Study Guide to Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications (New York Institute of Finance S)

    08
    This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotations, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Revised and expanded for the demands of today’s financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.

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    £22.60£30.30
  • Foundation Course: Portrait Photography: The Essential Beginner’s Guide (Foundation Course S)

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    Ready to take your portrait photography to the next level? Learn everything you need to know in this enjoyable, concise guide which is packed with tips and techniques that you can put into practice straight away.

    Chapter highlights include:

    Chapter 1: Before you Begin
    – Find out which accessories are most useful, and how you can create home-made versions of some of them to save cash.
    – As well as the most well-known software from Adobe, read about lower cost and free alternatives that you can use for editing your portraits.

    Chapter 2: Photography Basics
    – Learn how to use aperture to get that professional-looking blurred background effect.
    – Understand ISO and its link to exposure; plus, how adjusting this setting enables you to shoot in lower light levels without resorting to using flash or getting camera shake.

    Chapter 3: Working with Light
    – Understand why light plays such a crucial role in photography and learn the three key qualities of light that will have a dramatic affect on your portraiture.
    – Find out how to use cloudy days and window-light for beautiful, naturally-lit portraits, with minimum kit and maximum impact!

    Chapter 4: Finding Locations
    – Ugly house? No photography studio nearby? No problem. Find out how you can take great portraits almost anywhere – even in front of a garage door!
    – Find out the three key things that the best backgrounds provide in portraiture, and how you can use elements of the background to make your composition stronger.

    Chapter 5: Babies
    – Get to know the best time, location and even the temperature that you need for best chances of success when photographing newborns.
    – For slightly older babies who are not yet able to support the weight of their own head, find out how you can create a set of images that look distinctively different.

    Chapter 6: Toddlers
    – Learn what questions to ask the parents before you even pick up your camera, to improve your chances of capturing and holding the toddler’s attention.
    – Experiment with loads of top techniques to get even the most difficult toddler beaming!

    Chapter 7: Children
    – Find out how to break longer shoots down into mini shoots to get the best results, and why it pays to capture expressions other than cheesy grins.
    – Try out loads of ideas for mini games that will get the children where you need them to be, and loving every second of it!

    Chapter 8: Teens & Adults
    – Learn how to start right, to gain teens’ and adults’ confidence and trust so they relax and – even better – enjoy themselves!
    – Learn how to get your subject to pose in a way that looks natural and comfortable yet flattering.

    Chapter 9: Couples
    – Interaction is key! Try these ideas for getting your couple to interact – with each other and with you – for great expressions.
    – Want to create a feeling of romance? We ll show you how it can be done, including our killer high chemistry pose that immediately creates an air of intimacy.

    Chapter 10: Families
    – One of the objectives of portrait photography is to ensure everyone s faces are close to each other – but families have people of all different heights! Find out how to remove those gaps and get people closer… and closer still!
    – With a range of different ages to entertain, the pace and momentum that you set is key. Use these suggestions for gradually increasing the energy to keep everyone engaged throughout.

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    £11.20£16.10
  • Islam: A Very Short Introduction 2/e (Very Short Introductions)

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    Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam.

    Malise Ruthven’s Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi’ites, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar’ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions: Why is the greatest ‘Jihad’ (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world?

    In this new edition, Ruthven brings the text up-to-date by reflecting upon some of the most significant changes in the Muslim world in recent years; from the emergence of al-Qaeda and the attacks on New York and Washington on 9/11 and the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. Ruthven includes new material surrounding the concept of a globalized Islam, bringing into question the effects of economic globalization, the effect of international events in Middle Eastern countries, the issues surrounding Islam and democracy, and the reception and perception of Islam in the West.

    ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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    £7.10£8.50
  • Edexcel GCSE Chinese (9-1) Student Book New Edition

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    New edition Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chinese is an expertly developed course designed to help students achieve their potential in GCSE Chinese. Our award-winning Edexcel GCSE Chinese course has been updated so it delivers full coverage of the new Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chinese (9-1) specification. The course provides seamless progression from Jìn bù at Key Stage 3 but can also be used as a stand-alone resource.

    The new edition of our Student Book provides:

    • materials to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills which now include a focus on translation, understanding authentic texts and spontaneous speaking
    • new end-of-chapter exam preparation sections which help to prepare students for the GCSE Chinese (9-1) examination
    • cultural content and a focus on ‘learning something new’ to help give students a sense of purpose and bring language learning to life
    • easy-to-use word lists to help students with ongoing vocabulary learning and revision.

    Audio files to accompany our Student Books are sold separately.

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    £22.80
  • First Lady: An unputdownable thriller of politics and power

    08

    Michael Dobbs, author of the No. 1 bestseller that inspired the hit Netflix series House of Cards, returns to the subject that made him a household name – the human drama and scandal in Westminster. First Lady is a compelling and witty novel of power, seduction and revenge, perfect for fans of John Grisham and Philip Kerr.

    Virginia Edge: mid-thirties, attractive, self-sufficient, ambitious.

    This is the story of her transformation from dutiful political wife to masterful manipulator of the entire political process at Westminster. She is a woman who is driven by the failings of men and the greed of others to take over their system and undermine it, to repay them in kind.

    In this battle she has two great allies – the intuition and determination of a wronged wife, and the blind ineptitude of Westminster men.

    Praise for Michael Dobbs:

    ‘Brilliant… Full of magnificently dark political characters’ Daily Mail

    ‘It’s barbed and breakneck, often very funny and hugely entertaining’ The Times

    ‘Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government’ Daily Express

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    £8.50£9.50
  • Tackling Rugby: What Every Parent Should Know

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    Every week young children are hospitalized on the playing fields of Britain. Yet this data is never collected, nor is there any concerted attempt to work out how to make sport safer. Using meticulous, peer-reviewed research, the book sets out the true risks associated with the sport, raising uncomfortable questions for politicians and the educational authorities. Would parents be so willing to let their children play rugby if they knew that the average risk of serious injury over the course of a season could be at least 17 percent, or nearly one in six?

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    £1.00£9.99
  • The Dwarf Hamster – Good Pet Guide

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    The Dwarf Hamster – GoodPet Guide

    Every new pet-owner needs a quick and easy
    source of knowledge. The good pet guide
    books provide all the ‘must-know’ information
    in a vibrant easy-to-read style.

    The good pet guide books are colourful, user
    friendly and feature top tips that every
    responsible owner should know!

    Dwarf hamsters are relatively new in the pet
    keeping world, but have quickly become a
    real favourite.

    There are several varieties, each with their
    own personality and characteristics. With the
    right care and environment, they are fun to
    keep and make a great addition to any family.

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    £2.80
  • Pets (Haynes Explains) (Haynes Manuals)

    08
    Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Pets is one of the new titles for 2017 in the Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you d expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis and the odd wiring diagram. It takes the reader through all areas of pet ownership, giving all the hints and tips needed to make their life and your’s run smoothly.

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    £4.70£6.60
  • Nerf Dog Profile Flyer Dog Toy Rubber Frisbee Thermoplastic Rubber Assorted Colours Blue or Green 30.5 cm Pack of 1

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    • In blue and green (colour cannot be chosen)
    • 10″ diameter
    • Made from durable rubber
    • With tyre tread
    • Suitable for throwing and pulling
    £7.80£8.40
  • A Practical Guide To Quantitative Finance Interviews

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    This book will prepare you for quantitative finance interviews by helping you zero in on the key concepts that are frequently tested in such interviews. In this book we analyze solutions to more than 200 real interview problems and provide valuable insights into how to ace quantitative interviews. The book covers a variety of topics that you are likely to encounter in quantitative interviews: brain teasers, calculus, linear algebra, probability, stochastic processes and stochastic calculus, finance and programming.

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    £20.30
  • Cars (Disney/Pixar Cars) (Little Golden Book)

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    Lightning McQueen is a hot-shot young race car competing for the coveted Piston Cup. But when he gets lost on the way to a big race, he realizes that he still has a lot to learn about what it takes to be a true friend. This exciting retelling of the newest Disney/Pixar film is sure to be a hit with young speedsters!

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    £0.50
  • Pearson Edexcel A level Business

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    Ian Marcousé’s accessible and engaging textbooks brought together in one updated volume covering everything your students need to know for the Pearson Edexcel A level Business specification.

    – Breaks content down into short, clear chapters – covering all topics in the depth students need
    – Updated business examples throughout the text and in end of unit case studies bring the subject to life
    – A range of questions and activities provide students with the opportunity to apply what they know and practise questions
    – Builds students’ confidence with key terms used in context and compiled in an accessible glossary
    – Supported by an Answer Guide to assist teaching and save time

    This Student Book has been endorsed for use with the Pearson Edexcel A Level Business qualification.

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    £37.00£41.80
  • Fire Safety Log Book: A4 Red Cover | Fire Alarm Testing Log Book |Fire Inspection And Testing Log | Health And Safety Compliance Record Book | Fire … Log Book, For Landlords,…

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    • Ensures fire safety information is all kept in one place.
    • Enables central record keeping for all fire safety procedures.
    • Keep up to date records of fire safety procedures and checks.
    • Includes record dates, locations, serial no, action required, and much more.

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    £5.70
  • The Supernatural World of the Anglo-Saxons: Gods, Folklore and the Pagan Roots of Christmas and Halloween

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    The Supernatural World of the Anglo-Saxons covers all aspects of Anglo-Saxon Paganism and folklore, including the Anglo-Saxon calendar. It is written with great knowledge and passion, exploring the Pagan Roots of Christmas and Halloween, of Wōden, the Wild Hunt and all the ancient Yule traditions. The Anglo-Saxons gave their name to England. Learn who they were, what they believed, who their Gods and Goddesses were. Discover the mythological beings found in Bēowulf and all across England’s ancient landscape, and learn about the Pagan roots of Morris Dancing, along with other dances and Pagan traditions.

    Also includes German folklore such as Holda, Perchta and Krampus.

    Amazon Reviews for The Supernatural World of the Anglo-Saxons:
    …Wonderful!!

    …Another masterpiece from my favorite author!

    …Absolutely enthralling, brilliant read!

    …Superb content based on Anglo-Saxon lore

    …A incredible source of Anglo-Saxon traditions and folklore compiled in a simple to read book.

    …Gods, faeries, people and events are some the topics included. Those shed a light on how the Anglo-Saxon world was.

    …Great chapters involving some of the world’s most infamous traditions such as Halloween and Christmas.

    …A great read that might need an index because of the vast amount of the subjects covered.

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    £2.80
  • Think Like An Engineer: Inside the Minds that are Changing our Lives

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    Discover the secrets of the minds that built our world – and how they might teach us to think differently and innovate better.

    ‘Smart, insightful, and fascinating.’ Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

    Dubai’s Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building – looks nothing like Microsoft’s Office Suite, and digital surround sound doesn’t work like a citywide telecommunication grid. Yet these engineering feats have much in common: they are the result of a unique thinking process combining abstract and structured thinking, common sense and great imagination. They are born of the engineering mindset.

    In this groundbreaking and lively work, Guru Madhavan reveals the extraordinary influence of engineering on society, not just today but throughout history. Drawing on a cast of star engineers like Steve Jobs, the Wright brothers and Thomas Edison, Madhavan explores aspects of this mindset and shows its usefulness to life and business – in areas as varied as traffic congestion to health care to filmmaking. Full of case studies and practical insights spanning the brilliant history of engineering, Think Like an Engineer is in equal parts personal, practical, and profound. It reveals how key engineering concepts can help you make better decisions and create innovative solutions in a complex world.

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    £0.90
  • 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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    £9.00
  • SJT: Pass the Situational Judgement Test: A Guide for Medical Students, 1e

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    • A one-stop guide to the SJT.
    • Written by Foundation Years’ doctors who have recently sat and passed the SJT
    • Co-written and quality assured by Professor of Medical Education for Clinical Practice and Dean for Students, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
    • Summarises candidate information about the SJT (GMC guidelines and documents, plus relevant legislation) with full referencing.
    • Describes the two question types (ranking and MCQ).
    • Gives top 10 tips for understanding the subtleties and subtext of the SJT.
    • Provides the scoring matrix for students to calculate their scores easily.
    • Covers each of the five question domains with practice questions.
    • 250 practice questions in total.
    • Memory aid text boxes throughout to aid progressive learning.

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    £7.00£19.00
  • In Rude Health: The Funniest and Most Explicit Stories from the NHS

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    From the man with a device lodged far inside his body whose batteries refuse to run out to a woman with a plunger super-glued to her vagina, In Rude Health recounts real life tales from the coal face of the NHS. From doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychiatrists and dentists come a range of eye-popping, side-splitting acts of misadventure that have had the medical profession weeping into their face masks as they attended to members of the great British public in their hour of need. In Rude Health is a riotous account of the weird, the warped and the whacky ways we end up in the hands of the medical profession.

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    £1.90
  • The Mortal Instruments 6 Books Collection Set By Cassandra Clare(City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Lost Soul, City of Fallen Angels & City of Heavenly Fire)

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    Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively :

    The Mortal Instruments 6 Books Collection Set By Cassandra Clare(City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Lost Soul, City of Fallen Angels & City of Heavenly Fire):

    City of Bones:
    Love. Blood. Betrayal. Demons. City of Bones is also a major movie and Shadowhunters, the TV series based on the book, is currently airing on Netflix. Irresistibly drawn towards a group of demon hunters, Clary encounters the dark side of New York City and the dangers of forbidden love.

    City of Ashes:
    Love and power are the deadliest temptations… Haunted by her past, Clary is dragged deeper into New York City’s terrifying underworld of demons and Shadowhunters – but can she control her feelings for a boy who can never be hers?

    City of Glass:
    Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters must decide to fight with the vampires, werewolves and other Downworlders – or against them. Meanwhile, Jace and Clary have their own decision to make: should they pursue the love they know is a mortal sin?

    City of Fallen Angels:
    The Mortal War is over, and Clary Fray is home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and – most importantly of all – she can finally call Jace her boyfriend.

    City of Lost Souls:
    What price is too high to pay, even for love? Clary is willing to do anything for Jace, but can she still trust him? Or is he truly lost?

    City of Heavenly Fire:
    Darkness has descended on the Shadowhunter world. Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends band together to fight the greatest evil they have ever faced…

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    £19.00£51.20
  • Double or Nothing: An explosive new 2022 spy thriller novel, blowing the world of James Bond wide open! (Latest official 007): Book 1

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    The start of a brand new trilogy following MI6’s agents with a licence to kill, that blows the world of James Bond wide open!

    THREE…
    James Bond is missing and presumed dead. In his absence, MI6 is left struggling to pick up the pieces in the face of the world’s deadliest threat yet.

    TWO…
    Moneypenny’s elite Double O agents – Sid Bashir, Johanna Harwood and Joseph Dryden – are tasked with infiltrating the deadly terrorist organisation Rattenfänger, and unearthing its connection to tech billionaire Sir Bertram Paradise.

    ONE…

    Ast time ticks away, the stakes couldn’t be higher – and the fate of our lives rests in their hands…

    What everyone is saying about DOUBLE OR NOTHING:

    ‘Filled with characters so real we feel we know them, the novel races through its surprising plot twists like an Aston Martin in high gear’ Jeffery Deaver, author of Carte Blanche, a James Bond novel

    ‘Stylish, explosive, fresh and fun, Kim Sherwood takes one of the world’s most beloved series and makes it her own’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End

    ‘Kim Sherwood has taken the world of James Bond and turned it on its head’ Charles Cumming, author of BOX 88

    ‘A cleverly plotted and absorbing novel with a fantastic cast of fully rounded characters’ Lisa Ballantyne, author of The Innocent One

    ‘Delivers everything you could want and more from a high-octane, high-stakes spy thriller’ Tim Glister, author of Red Corona

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    £6.60£8.50
  • Jamie’s Little Book of Big Treats

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    The book will contain 12 delicious recipes:

    Fruity flapjacks

    Fairy cakes

    Brownies

    Burger and chips

    Chicken noodle stir-fry

    Spaghetti with sweet cherry tomatoes

    Cheesey quesadillas with guacamole and minted sour cream

    Lamb rogan josh

    Parmesan fish fillets with avocado and cress salad

    Meatballs with pasta

    Pancakes

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    £2.50
  • Just Five Ingredients

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    Ainsley Harriott is the master of fast, flavoursome and fabulous food and he has created a collection of mouth-watering recipes that use a maximum of five ingredients, perfect for the time-short, budget-conscious cook.

    Choosing recipes that burst with flavours from all around the world, television’s favourite chef, Ainsley Harriott, has used his flair for creating meals in minutes by taking the simplest ingredients and creating delicious dishes with minimum fuss and expense. Using easily accessible ingredients, Ainsley’s recipes include fresh salads, succulent fish and meat dishes, healthy pastas, vegetarian delights, sizzling barbecue ideas and tempting desserts; all using just five key ingredients, plus salt, pepper and oil.

    There’ll be no more looking at an ingredients list and groaning at all the shopping and chopping you’ll have to do. Ainsley has created an essential cookbook that’s sure to be the only extra ingredient you’ll need in your kitchen.

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    £2.80
  • Collins Ireland Film and TV Location Map

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    Full-colour, handy guide to more than 50 of the most popular film and TV locations in Ireland.

    Striking images and detailed descriptions allow for a comprehensive guide to Ireland’s most recognisable filming sites in a convenient, travel-sized guide.

    Follow the journeys your favourite characters undertook in world-famous productions such as Game of Thrones and Star Wars as this guide covers the best Ireland has to offer Hollywood and Bollywood.

    This map features:

    • Clear mapping at a scale of 8.7 miles to 1 inch.
    • Scenic images and detailed descriptions of famous filming locations.
    • More than 50 Film and Television locations, including: Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Derry Girls, Vikings, and P.S. I Love You.
    • Ideal companion to a sat-nav – it enables route planning and route sense-checking.

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    £3.40£3.80
  • Horror Cinema

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    Get ready to quake in fear with this revised and expanded edition of our history of horror cinema. This chilling volume packs 640 pages full with the finest slashers, ghosts, zombies, cannibals, and more, curating the very creepiest screen creations from the flickering spooks of the 1920s to the special-effect terrors of the 21st century.

    Across 10 illustrated chapters, the compendium gets under the skin of some of horror’s favorite figures and themes, whether the vampire, the haunted house, the female killer, or the werewolf. Each classic device is explored in aesthetic and historical terms, probing horror’s manipulation of archetypal human fears as much as socially and culturally specific anxieties.

    A subsequent Top 50 movies section brings readers up close and trembling with 50 horror showpieces, from black-and-white classics like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Godzilla to Rosemary’s Baby, The Wicker Man, The Shining, The Blair Witch Project, and much, much more. Throughout, the book’s featured images include movie posters, set designs, film stills, and on-set shots.

    About the series

    Bibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!

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    £15.20

    Horror Cinema

    £15.20
  • Bigger than Hitler – Better than Christ

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    In this electrifying autobiography, Rik stands naked in front of his vast legions of fans and disciples and invites them to take communion with the blood he has spilled for them during his thirty year war on show business.

    He invented alternative comedy with The Young Ones, he brought down the Thatcher administration with The New Statesman and he changed the face of global culture with his masterpiece Bottom. Not only was his number one single ‘Living Doll’ the saviour of rock ‘n’ roll but he also rescued the British film industry with the vast revenues created by his legendary movie Drop Dead Fred. In 1998, he survived an assassination attempt and spent five days in a coma before he literally came back from the dead. Having completed countless phenomenal feature films, TV series, live extravaganzas and radio voice-overs since then, Rik Mayall is now poised on the brink of a whole new epoch-shattering revolution.

    For the first time ever, Rik reveals in print the deep inner truth behind his gargantuan ascent to the pinnacle of international light entertainment – the mental hospitals he has broken out of, the television executives he has assaulted, the drugs he has definitely not taken, the charities he has bankrupted, the countless pregnancies he has engendered, and so much more.

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    £9.60£10.40
  • Behind The Shoulder Pads – Tales I Tell My Friends: The captivating, candid and hilarious new memoir from legendary actress and Sunday Times bestselling author

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    ‘I’m lucky to have an inexhaustible appetite for life. I’ve had many amazing adventures in Hollywood and beyond, but some stories I have only ever shared with my friends. After all, you’ve got to have a bit of mystery, so I hide a knowing smile behind my shoulder pads. Until now! So, read on for the tales I tell my friends . . .’

    In her new book, Dame Joan Collins returns in dazzling form to share the most memorable moments from her eclectic and vibrant life, in and out of the limelight. Taking us on an incredible journey from her early years as a young star in the golden era of Hollywood to stamping her stilettos in Dynasty; from the glittering heights of St Tropez to the busy Oscars season in LA over the years.

    Joan writes movingly about her grief and adventures with her sister Jackie, delving deeper into the ups and downs of love and relationships, and her happiness with husband Percy. Filled with a cast of household names, including the late Queen Elizabeth, Diana, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, Warren Beatty, and many more, Behind the Shoulder Pads is a spectacularly entertaining tour de force bound to delight and shock in equal measures.

    Hilarious, intimate and completely spellbinding, Joan invites you into her life like never before, sharing the stories she had previously reserved for her closest of friends.

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    £14.20£20.90
  • The Life of Charlotte Bronte: A Glimpse into the Author’s Inspirations and Struggles by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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    Delve into Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell’s biographical account of the life and literary journey of renowned author Charlotte Bronte.

    The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell: Step into the world of literary biography with Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell’s “The Life of Charlotte Bronte.” This biography offers an intimate look into the life and career of the renowned author Charlotte Bronte. Gaskell’s portrayal captures the struggles, triumphs, and creative spirit of Bronte, providing a window into the 19th-century literary landscape.

    Why This Book? “The Life of Charlotte Bronte” is a biographical tribute to one of literature’s iconic figures, offering insights into the personal and artistic journey of Charlotte Bronte. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell’s empathetic portrayal and her exploration of the challenges faced by women writers make this biography a compelling read for literature enthusiasts.

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    £0.80
  • Our Share of Night

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    Gaspar is in danger. Only six-years-old, he is frightened he may have inherited the same strange abilities as his father, Juan; a powerful medium who can open locked doors, commune with the dead, and possess the ancient forces of the Darkness.

    Now father and son are in flight, hunted by the Order, a group of wealthy acolytes who seek to harness the Darkness, no matter the cost. Among them, Gaspar’s grandmother, whose twisted desires have already driven her to commit unspeakable acts.

    Nothing will stop the Order, nothing is beyond them. Surrounded by horrors, can Gaspar and Juan break free?

    Spanning the brutal years of Argentina’s military dictatorship and its turbulent aftermath, Our Share of Night is a haunting, thrilling novel of broken families, cursed land, inheritance, power, and the terrible sacrifices a father will make to help his son escape his destiny.

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    £6.60
  • Murder Before Evensong: The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller (Canon Clement Mystery)

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    THE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER

    ‘Devotees of Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple stories will feel most at home here’ Guardian
    ‘I’ve been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs… et voila!’ Dawn French
    ‘Cosy crime with a cutting edge’ Telegraph
    ‘Whodunnit fans can give praise and rejoice’ Ian Rankin
    ‘Charming and funny’ Observer
    Even better than I knew it would be’ India Knight
    ‘Quintessentially English’ Sunday Express
    ‘An absolute joy’ Adam Kay
    ”Wry, tongue-in cheek and whimsical’ Daily Mail
    ‘Glorious’ Robert Webb
    ‘Beautifully written, charming, funny, intelligent and mordant too’ Sunday Times
    ‘Pitch perfect’ Philip Pullman
    ‘A cunning whodunnit’ Daily Express

    Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton, where he lives alongside his widowed mother – opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey – and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.
    When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.
    And then Anthony Bowness – cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton – is found dead at the back of the church. As the police moves in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his community together… and catch a killer.

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    £4.70
  • Night Shift: INCLUDES THE STORY OF ‘THE BOOGEYMAN’ – SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM 20th CENTURY STUDIOS

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    The No. 1 bestselling author’s first classic collection of short stories which showcases the depths of his brilliant imagination – now with a stunning new cover look.

    A collection of tales to invade and paralyse the mind as the safe light of day is infiltrated by the shadows of the night.

    As you read, the clutching fingers of terror brush lightly across the nape of the neck, reach round from behind to clutch and lock themselves, white-knuckled, around the throat.

    This is the horror of ordinary people and everyday objects that become strangely altered; a world where nothing is ever quite what it seems, where the familiar and the friendly lure and deceive. A world where madness and blind panic become the only reality.

    Stories include:
    -Jerusalem’s Lot
    -Graveyard Shift
    -Night Surf
    -I Am the Doorway
    -The Mangler
    -The Boogeyman
    -Gray Matter
    -Battleground
    -Trucks
    -Sometimes They Come Back
    -Strawberry Spring
    -The Ledge
    -The Lawnmower Man
    -Quitters, Inc.
    -I Know What You Need
    -Children of the Corn
    -The Last Rung on the Ladder
    -The Man Who Loved Flowers
    -One for the Road
    -The Woman in the Room

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    £8.70£9.50
  • Ukrainian Essential Dictionary – українсько-англійський, англо-український словник: All the words you need, every day (Collins Essential)

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    A handy, affordable Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian dictionary for daily use, including a guide to common everyday expressions in both languages.

    Зручний, доступний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник для повсякденного користування з путівником по поширених фразах щоденного вжитку обома мовами.

    This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of English and Ukrainian to all learners at home, school or at work. Designed for those who need maximum information in a handy format.

    Словник охоплює широкі шари сучасної англійської та української і стане у пригоді всім, хто вивчає мову вдома, у школі чи на роботі. Створений для тих, кому потрібен максимум інформації у зручному форматі.

    • An up-to-date, two-way Ukrainian-English English-Ukrainian dictionary
    • In-depth coverage of the key words in each language
    • Coverage of both British and American English
    • Phonetics shown in International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for all English headwords
    • сучасний українсько-англійський, англо-український словник
    • поглиблене охоплення ключової лексики в обох мовах
    • британський і американський варіанти англійської
    • транскрипція англійських слів знаками Міжнародного фонетичного алфавіту (МФА)

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    £7.00£7.60
  • Christmas is Murder: A chilling short story collection

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    ‘No one can plot or tell a story like she can’ Daily Express

    A collection of atmospheric short stories from the international bestseller Val McDermid. The perfect festive gift for any book lover, featuring classic tales alongside exclusive, never-before-seen material

    Buy Val McDermid’s most fiendishly clever thriller yet, PAST LYING, a Karen Pirie novel. The perfect Christmas gift for the crime lover in your life . . .
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    Val McDermid is a master of the dark and sinister story, and these powers are in full force in Christmas is Murder, a festive collection of chilling tales.

    From an irresponsible baron whose body is discovered beneath a silver birch tree, to a classic detective duo solving a historic case as the lights go out across Europe, and an exclusive Tony Hill and Carol Jordan story, the characters McDermid conjures are enigmatic and dangerous.

    These evocative, atmospheric tales will shock and delight. This is the perfect book to curl up with as the frosty winter draws in and each night gets darker than the last, written by one of our greatest living crime writers.
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    Praise for the Queen of Crime Val McDermid:

    ‘Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable’ Guardian

    ‘Compulsively readable’ Irish Times

    ‘One of today’s most accomplished crime writers’ Literary Review

    ‘As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get’ Sunday Express

    ‘It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go’ Daily Mail

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  • The Woman Who Lied: The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller from the author of THE COUPLE AT NO 9

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    IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT THIS CHRISTMAS THEN LOOK NO FURTHER . . .

    She finally has her dream life. But someone knows the truth . . .

    ‘Her best yet. It’s gripping, atmospheric, and so original’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER

    ‘Thrilling, twisty and impossible to put down. Claire Douglas at her very best’ TIM WEAVER

    ‘A gripping read, so cleverly plotted and brimming with tension’ GILLY MACMILLAN

    ‘A tightly plotted, dazzling thriller, filled with Claire Douglas’s trademark suspense. An up-all-night read’ LUCY CLARKE

    ‘A whirlwind of a thriller with twists that made me gasp’ CL TAYLOR

    ‘Ingenious and compelling . . . absolutely loved it’ MARK EDWARDS

    ‘So many ingenious twists, so many gasp moments. I absolutely loved it’ B P WALTER

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    Emilia Ward lives quietly in suburban London with her husband and two children.

    Just an ordinary wife and mother. But also a bestselling crime writer.

    When she starts writing her tenth Detective Miranda Moody novel, however, life takes a frightening turn: an incident straight out of one of her novels occurs in real life.

    Just an unsettling coincidence, she thinks. Until it happens again.

    Then someone she knows dies exactly like a victim in the book she’s still writing . . .

    Why is someone doing this?

    How do they know what she is writing?

    And how long before Emilia and her family are next?

    __________

    READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE WOMAN WHO LIED . . .

    ‘A fantastic thriller. Fresh and original, genuinely kept me guessing and a total page turner’ 5* READER REVIEW

    ‘I did not want this book to end. I read it in bed. On the sofa. In the bus. You get the picture. Did not put it down till it was done. Then felt disappointed with myself as I had gobbled it up and not spread the treat out. Best book by the author’ 5* READER REVIEW

    ‘Wow, what a book. I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend’ 5* READER REVIEW

    ‘Claire Douglas never disappoints, she keeps you hooked until the final page, each story she produces is better than the last with twists galore’ 5* READER REVIEW

    ‘Truly tremendous, cleverly plotted with a deftly drawn cast and an enthralling one-sit read’ 5* READER REVIEW

    ‘Tremendous’ 5* READER REVIEW

    PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS:

    ‘I loved this twisty novel’ RICHARD OSMAN

    ‘Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page’ SARAH PEARSE

    ‘Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read’ JANICE HALLETT

    ‘Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER

    ‘Spine-chilling’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

    ‘A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners’ CL TAYLOR

    *The Woman Who Lied: Sunday Times bestseller list October 2023*

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  • REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Guided Revision Workbook: for the 2015 specification (REVISE Edexcel GCSE Maths 2015): for home learning, 2022 and 2023…

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    • One-topic-per-page format helps students revise more quickly, without the hassle.
    • Exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique.
    • ‘Now try this’ exam-style practice questions let students test their understanding of a topic.
    • Key formulae tell students exactly which formulae they need to learn for their exam.
    • Target level indicator shows students exactly what level they are working at.
    • Problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering AO2 and AO3 questions.
    • Video worked solutions show students exactly how to answer tricky questions.
    • Complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics like functions and Venn diagrams.
    • Visual explanations of key concepts help students revise quickly and recall key skills in their exams.

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    £5.70
  • The King of Madison Avenue: David Ogilvy and the Making of Modern Advertising

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    Famous for his colorful personality and formidable intellect, David Ogilvy left an indelible mark on the advertising world, transforming it from a disreputable business into a dynamic industry full of passionate, creative individuals. This first-ever biography traces Ogilvy’s remarkable life, from his short-lived college education and undercover work during World War II to his many successful years in New York advertising. Ogilvy’s fascinating life and career make for an intriguing study from both a biographical and a business standpoint. Idiosyncratic, full of contradictions, and characterized by a powerful intellect, he redefined the business and became an icon within the advertising world, inspiring countless people to devote their lives to it. This biography is based on a wealth of material from decades of working alongside the advertising giant, including a large collection of photos, memos, recordings, notes, and extensive archives of Ogilvy’s personal papers.

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    £19.20£19.90
  • The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR.

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    Reveals a shift in marketing trends from advertising to publicity, citing the successes of such top brands as the Body Shop, Starbucks, and Wal-Mart while sharing strategies on establishing credibility and implementing a slow PR build.

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    £23.20
  • SEO Like I’m 5: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Search Engine Optimization (Like I’m 5 Book 1)

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    2016 UPDATED 3RD EDITION: 30% NEW CONTENT + EXCLUSIVE SEO TEMPLATES

    Matthew Capala provides something different and necessary: an overview of the SEO essentials suitable for any reader, even those without a strong technical background.

    ***** Dorie Clark, HBR Writer and Author of “Stand Out” (Portfolio)

    There are a multitude of resources available to inform marketers and business owners of how to stay up to date with online marketing, but one that’s well worth reading is “SEO Like I’m 5” by Matthew Capala.

    ***** Brian Honigman on THE HUFFINGTON POST

    Matthew’s book got me to act, and if you read it, you will certainly start acting. I know “SEO Like I’m 5” is one of those books I will be reading daily, a page here, another page there.

    ***** Claudia Azula Altucher, Author of “Become an Idea Machine”

    ***** Top 10 SEO Books to Read in 2016

    BrightEdge Blog

    “SEO Like I’m 5” is written in a way that is accessible to anyone who is curious about how SEO really works without spending a lot of time on theory.

    ***** Linda Gharib, SVP, Digital Marketing at Citigroup

    While SEO has gotten harder than ever, Matt explains it in a way that will help you get in the game with a winning playbook.

    ***** Michael King, Founder of iPullRank

    Make no mistake; this is no ‘SEO for dummies.’

    Rather, ‘SEO Like I’m 5’ is the ultimate beginner’s training system for forward-thinking businesses and entrepreneurs that will get you found on Google, Bing, social media, and blogs.

    You will also learn how to attract followers and leads like a magnet by building a vibrant community around your content, which both users and search engines will love, and leveraging untapped, high-growth platforms and social networks.

    In addition to taking you through the strategic process of building and optimizing your online presence, “SEO Like I’m 5” features hundreds of free tools, ‘under-the-hood’ hacks, case studies, and actionable tips.

    Lastly, to help you put your new knowledge into action, we’ve included five SEO templates to jumpstart your SEO efforts. These templates will let you gather enough data to prioritize efforts and develop a strategic online visibility action plan. They will also help you audit your site, develop effective content, prospect bloggers, and track your progress.

    Why Read this Book?

    There is an overload of information on the topic of SEO, much of it misguided or outdated, coming from self-proclaimed gurus.

    Contrary to common knowledge, the ‘art of SEO’ is not defined by your ability to write code or hack Google’s algorithm. The truth is that today, online success has more to do with your ability to create amazing content, establish a strong social media presence, and build relationships with bloggers than writing lines of code or stuffing keywords into your meta data.

    ‘SEO Like I’m 5’ takes you through an action-oriented, workshop-style, pain-free process to plan, build, and optimize your online presence, including:

    – Where to start your SEO efforts
    – Which free platforms and tools to use
    – How to build a search-friendly website
    – How to improve your website technical performance
    – How to build a killer content strategy
    – How to become a “rock star” blogger
    – How to find “golden nugget” keyword opportunities
    – How to attract backlinks to your content
    – How to build relationships with bloggers and influencers
    – How to build a winning social media strategy
    – How to make money online

    Who is this Book for?

    – Entrepreneurs and startups
    – Bloggers and content creators
    – Small business owners
    – Marketing professionals
    – Students and faculty
    – Authors, artists, and celebrities
    – PR professionals and communicators
    – Developers

    The cool thing about ‘SEO Like I’m 5’ is that it offers more than just text. It comes with hundreds of screenshots and step-by-step instructions you can actually use while reading it. My hope is that you will find the book entertaining as well.

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    £1.90

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