• Health Promotion and Health Education in Nursing

    Health promotion is a core nursing topic and for the past decade, as a nurse, you will be spending more time and energy in the community, doing preventative work and helping to rebalance services away from hospitals. You are expected to ‘Make Every Contact Count’ and look for opportunities to encourage healthier behaviours and lifestyles each time you engage with an individual. The recent Coronavirus epidemic has brought public health and health promotion activities even more sharply into the spotlight and this has made a huge impact on the work you do.

    This book focuses on health education – this is the core health promotion work that you will do on a daily basis and it is ideal for those studying at Masters level. It takes an international approach, with Ruth Cross being extremely experienced with a proven track record in the health promotion community. 

    This book includes:

    • Explanations of the theory and context of health promotion and health education
    • International content from people in the field including Norway, Australia and Ghana
    • ′Tutorial Triggers′, ′Points to Ponder′ and ′Time to Reflect′ features, encouraging you to apply the chapter content to your practice
    • Real-life examples across the lifespan and in a range of different settings

     

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  • Acute and Critical Care in Adult Nursing (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)

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    This book helps adult nursing students to competently manage care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognise and deal with the early signs of deterioration. The book takes a practical real-life approach to care, with each chapter focusing on patients with specific problems, then interweaving the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient. The book focuses on developing clinical assessment and decision-making skills so that students are able to care for patients who are unstable, deteriorating or critically ill, regardless of their location.

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  • The End of Advertising: Why It Had to Die, and the Creative Resurrection to Come

    A recovering Mad Man throws down the ultimate challenge to his profession: Innovate or die.

    The ad apocalypse is upon us. Today millions are downloading ad-blocking software, and still more are paying subscription premiums to avoid ads. This $600 billion industry is now careening toward outright extinction, after having taken for granted a captive audience for too long, leading to lazy, overabundant, and frankly annoying ads. Make no mistake, Madison Avenue: Traditional advertising, as we know it, is over. In this short, controversial manifesto, Andrew Essex offers both a wake-up call and a road map to the future.

    In The End of Advertising, Essex gives a brief and pungent history of the rise and fall of Adland–a story populated by snake-oil salesmen, slicksters, and search-engine optimizers. But his book is no eulogy. Instead, he boldly challenges global marketers to innovate their way to a better ad-free future. With trenchant wit and razor-sharp insights, he presents an essential new vision of where the smart businesses could be headed–a broad playing field where ambitious marketing campaigns provide utility, services, gifts, patronage of the arts, and even blockbuster entertainment. In this utopian landscape, ads could become so enticing that people would pay–yes, pay–to see them.

    Praise for The End of Advertising

    “New York media types aren’t quick to pass up a party, even one celebrating a book that predicts their demise. . . . The future of marketing will need to rely on creative, innovative models, Mr. Essex wrote, pointing to The Lego Movie and New York’s Citi Bike bicycle-share program as promising examples.”–The New York Times

    “A rabble-rousing indictment of the ad industry from one of its own. Essex predicts that success will depend less on the ability to annoy and more on the capacity to create and entertain.”–Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

    “Fresh and timely, The End of Advertising is an eye-opening take on the current media landscape. And along with it, Essex provides a road map for how brands can reinvent themselves and navigate this new world.”–Arianna Huffington

    “In this dynamic little book, Essex challenges brands–even those of us who pride ourselves on thinking outside the box–to think bigger still. He’s got me thinking.”–Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker

    “Mandatory reading for anyone who wants to get a message across in this age of authenticity.”–Alexis Ohanian, co-founder, Reddit

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  • The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4

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    History re-written: has the 540-year-old mystery been solved?

    ‘The totality of evidence revealed is astonishing. Following the discovery of King Richard III’s grave in a car park in Leicester in 2012, The Missing Princes Project will again rewrite the history books, redrawing what we know about Richard III and Henry VII and pressing the reset button of history.’ – Philippa Langley

    In the summer of 1483, two brothers were seen playing in the grounds of the Tower of London, where they’d been lodged by the King’s Council – their uncle, the future Richard III, its chief member. From there the boys seem to vanish from the historical record, and so one of the greatest and most intriguing mysteries of British history was born. Over the centuries, historians have debated tirelessly about the fate of Edward V and Richard, Duke of York: did they die in the Tower? Did they escape? Were they murdered?

    After astonishing success in locating and laying to rest Richard III, Philippa Langley turns her forensic focus onto this enduring case, teaming up with criminal investigative experts, historians, archivists and researchers from around the world in her groundbreaking The Missing Princes Project. Following years of extensive research, investigation and formidable dedication, this landmark study has finally reached completion, with stunning conclusions.

    In The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case, join Langley as she records the painstaking investigative work undertaken and lays out the evidence to reveal the remarkable untold story. Here she is able, finally, to address any injustice and solve the mystery surrounding the Princes in the Tower once and for all.

    Compelling in breadth and detail, this book asks its readers to re-examine what they thought they knew about one of our greatest historical mysteries. Perfect for fans of the period and the likes of Dan Jones, Philippa Gregory and Janina Ramirez.

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  • Selections from Ballet Repertoire, piano music for dance class: Compiled and Arranged by Rob Thaller/

    Compiled by long time ballet accompanist Rob Thaller, this book is for the ballet accompanist looking for popular repertoire. The pieces are arranged for solo piano and modified for use in a traditional ballet class. Pieces are organized by time signature and tempo. The primary ballets represented are Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Coppelia, Raymonda, Don Quixote and Giselle.

    This is not a source for variations in their original form.

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  • Sea Pools: 66 saltwater sanctuaries from around the world

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    A celebration of sea swimming – looking at the architecture, history and social significance of sea pools around the world.

    The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather.

    Sea Pools begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 66 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in new South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland’s historic Vico Baths to name but a few.

    Sea Pools also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham reflects on the importance of sea pools in South Africa.

    The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.

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  • Victorian Parlour Games: 50 Traditional Games for Today’s Parties

    Have a seat in the parlor and spend a rollicking evening with this elegant box of 50 Victorian-era entertainments.

    Deal yourself in for a good time as you choose from a selection of games enjoyed in many a Victorian parlor. The box comes with rules to fifty games that can be played without any extra frippery, except perhaps a deck of cards if you fancy a game of Whist. Each game is good for two or more players, with most designed for a group to play together. Card games and guessing games, pantomime and word play—all provide an after-dinner evening of fun, or an afternoon of amusement on the couch or around a picnic table. These games are simple to learn, quick to play, and have silly penalties for when a player is “out.” One side of each card provides the category, the number of players, and the setup for the game while the other has the rules so you can keep them handy as you play. 

    • Test your memory with What’s in Grandmother’s Trunk?, where each player must remember all the other items that have already been named.
    • Take on The Poet’s Chair by remembering more poems, songs, or rhymes than any other player
    • Perhaps you wish to Pass the Slipper? Then close your eyes as players pass a small object and on the count of ten, guess who is holding it.
    • Be careful not to break the rules, or you may have to shake hands blindfolded, pretend to be a parrot, or pay another silly forfeit to account for your blunder.

    Austen aficionados and Bridgerton bingers will delight in these timeless, irreverent games—so pour your afternoon tea and get ready for an evening of nanty narking!

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  • Living with a Spinal Cord Injury: My life as a Quadriplegic

    Joseph English was living his best life when a car accident changed everything. He suffered life changing injuries, and the doctors told him there was no chance of recovery. Facing life as a quadriplegic, Joe lost his business, his romantic partner, and, for a while, his will to carry on. His story, told with extensive contributions from his family and friends, charts his journey from being dead at the roadside to finding something to live for as he recounts his progress from injury to survival.

    With absolute candour, Joe tells the whole story of his accident, his rehabilitation, and his recovery. Full of advice and suggestions from professionals in the rehabilitation journey, this book is remarkably frank about the struggles Joe has endured, and the times when he felt as if life wasn’t worth living. It addresses all the most difficult issues around life after paralysis, including loss of identity and letting go of the past, as well as providing practical information on topics such as assistive technology, financial claims and legal support. It also outlines the various roles of those in the rehabilitation team. His doctors and specialist practitioners give their unique perspectives into their processes and procedures, helping to demystify them, while Joe’s family and friends ask the kinds of questions readers will be asking too, making this an invaluable guide to what to expect for anyone going through a similar experience. The book shows – by lived example – that there is always more to live for.

    It is essential reading for those with paraplegia, quadriplegia and other spinal injuries, and their families, friends and care-givers. It is also valuable for neuropsychologists, neurologists and other rehabilitation therapists, as well as students in medicine, nursing, allied health and neuropsychology.

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  • 16-Steps To Repeatable Sales: The methodology behind 60+ B2B sales teams and $100M in revenue

    In the dynamic world of B2B SaaS and Service sales, building a repeatable and scalable sales process is the cornerstone of successful growth. “16-Steps To Repeatable Sales” is your comprehensive guide to constructing a sales system that delivers consistent results and gets you to your revenue goal.

    You’ll discover proven strategies I’ve used to help over 60 companies build their sales process, resulting in $100M+ in sales. This book distills our process into a clear, concise, 16-step blueprint that any B2B company can use as a framework for scalable sales.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Define Your Total Addressable Market: Dive into the universe of your potential customers and hone your focus, enabling a more efficient and targeted approach to sales.
    • Decide on Your Target Vertical and Buyer Personas: Streamline your strategy by identifying the right verticals and understanding the needs and behaviors of your ideal customers.
    • Hire the Right Salespeople and Set Clear Expectations: Assemble a world-class sales team that’s aligned with your vision, ensuring a culture of high performance.
    • Scale Your Team: Grow your team using our data-driven approach, ensuring you have the right resources at the right time to meet increasing demand, complexity, and shifts in the market.
    • Optimize Your Process with Data and Analysis: Enhance your sales operations by using valuable insights to make informed decisions and optimize your sales process, leading to more refined strategies and higher sales success rates.

    By the end of this book, you’ll have a clear roadmap to follow to build a B2B sales process and demystify your company’s growth.

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  • Quantum Computing Secrets – The Ultimate Human Guide to Quantum Universe: Quantum Physics and Quantum Mechanics Supremacy Explained For Beginners And Their Impact on AI,…

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    Quantum computing is one of the most mind-bending and reality-warping technologies the world has ever seen. But most explanations of it are about as clear as the dingy basement a quantum computer has to live in.

    Don’t you wish someone could just explain quantum in plain English, using examples like burritos and cats driving spaceships? Maybe with a few jokes and pop culture references sprinkled in for good measure?

    Look no further friends, because that’s exactly what this book provides!

    Quantum Computing Secrets is the everyday person’s guide to understanding this crazy technology that promises to transform our world.

    Inside, you’ll learn:

    • ✨ What exactly a qubit is, and why their wild quantum properties like superposition and entanglement enable insane computational power
    • ✨ How quantum computers work at a basic level, from their intricate architecture to keeping them stable enough to churn through calculations
    • ✨ The key players racing to build these machines, from Google and IBM to upstarts like IonQ and Rigetti
    • ✨ The difference between a quantum computer and an old-fashioned calculator (hint: it’s like comparing a portal to alternate dimensions versus an abacus)
    • ✨ Applications for quantum across fields like chemistry, AI, cryptography and more – hello future!
    • ✨ All explained using simple analogies, engaging real-world examples, clarifying diagrams, and even the occasional meme for good measure

    Most quantum books try to blind you with fancy equations and technical jargon. But why should only physics PhD students get to learn about the most important computer breakthrough of our times?

    Quantum Computing Secrets makes this esoteric topic accessible for everyday folks by breaking everything down into digestible bites.

    With wit, humor, and geeky passion, this book finally makes understanding quantum feel achievable for anyone motivated to try. Time to give that brain a quantum upgrade!

    Click “Buy Now”

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  • What Great Teachers Do Differently: Nineteen Things That Matter Most

    What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.

    This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode―business, parent, child―to improve your classroom management.

    Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most―your students.

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  • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in practice: A practical guide for all providers of early years education caring for children with SEND

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    Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in practice is an essential, easy-to-read guide for early years practitioners, teachers and managers who care for children with special educational needs and want to secure the best possible outcomes for children with SEND within the setting and in partnership with their families. It provides practitioners with an overview of the most updated legislation and policy on SEND, including a section on the impact of COVID-19 to practice, and guidance on where to find additional support. The resource also explains the process for the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) and the Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP, including statutory timescales, in a way that is completely clear and accessible. The book covers: Ways to support children with specific conditions and removing barriers to learning; How to implement SEN Support and the graduated approach; Managing transitions – particularly in light of Covid-19; Child protection and safeguarding children with SEND; What funding and benefits are available to support children in the setting and at home. Photocopiable resources to support SEND practice are available in a separate section at the back of the book, together with useful website links to further training. Whatever the setting, this book provides an in-depth, practical knowledge of SEND in the early years and it is also a useful reference guide for parents and carers. It is an ideal textbook for students working towards an early years qualification.

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  • Teaching Children to Listen in Primary Schools: A practical approach

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    Teaching Children to Listen in Primary Schools contains a wealth of interventions to improve listening skills across the school. It is perfect for classrooms where poor listening is an increasing barrier to teaching as the resultant distractible behaviour can make it difficult for the rest of the class to pay attention.

    Specialist speech and language therapists Liz Spooner and Jacqui Woodcock present activities to develop children’s key listening skills, as well as a rating scale to assess pupils on each of the four rules of good listening – looking at the person who is talking; sitting still; staying quiet; and listening to all the words. They offer advice on using these findings to inform individual education plans. Liz and Jacqui also look at why listening is important and offer 40 games to encourage children to become good listeners.

    This practical guide not only contains photocopiable resources, assessment and teaching suggestions with clear and concise explanations from professionals who directly work with children on a daily basis, but it also pinpoints the behaviours that children need to learn in order to be good listeners. Teaching Children to Listen in Primary Schools is an invaluable resource for practically developing children’s listening skills.

    For activities aimed specifically at Early Years children, check out Teaching Children to Listen in the Early Years.

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  • The Complete Guide to Sports Massage 4th edition (Complete Guides)

    The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 4th edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. This is the must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage.

    Featuring updated photography and the latest techniques, this is a comprehensive, practical handbook on a key branch of sports therapy, and covers the core syllabus for levels 3 and 4 Sports Massage diplomas.

    Sports massage is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for: the relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain; the maintenance of muscle balance and improved flexibility; and enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Packed with jargon-free information, this fully updated guide includes step-by-step photography and detailed text explaining the principles and techniques of massage, injury management and post-massage care, as well as practical guidance on working at a sports event.

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  • Le Mans Winning Colours: A Visual History of 100 Years of the 24-Hour Race

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    Celebrating 100 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, motorsport’s iconic endurance race, technical illustrator Mick Hill takes us on a potted history of this world-famous event. The follow-on book to his successful Grand Prix’s Winning Colours, Mick once again allows his signature artwork to take centre stage, presenting a complete visual record of every winning car since the championship began back in 1923.

    Including details of the cars’ drivers, as well as interesting facts about each race, such as weather conditions, distance covered and average speeds, Le Mans Winning Colours is a book to treasure for all racing-car enthusiasts.

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  • The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper: A New Statesman and Spectator Book of the Year

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    A NEW STATESMAN ‘BEST BOOK OF 2023’

    A SPECTATOR ‘BOOK OF THE YEAR’ 2023

    A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023

    ‘A fine book on a fabulous subject’ Daily Telegraph

    ‘Fascinating’ Spectator

    ‘Surprisingly revealing … despite what Apple, Evernote and the like might try to tell us, the best cognitive tool available to us today was invented in the counting houses of Renaissance Florence’ The Sunday Times

    The first history of the notebook, a simple invention that changed the way the
    world thinks.

    We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did this simple invention come from? How did they revolutionise our lives, and why are they such powerful tools for creativity? And how can using a notebook help you change the way you think?

    In this wide-ranging story, Roland Allen reveals all the answers. Ranging from the bustling markets of medieval Florence to the quiet studies of our greatest thinkers, he follows a trail of dazzling ideas, revealing how the notebook became our most dependable and versatile tool for creative thinking. He tells the notebook stories of artists like Leonardo and Frida Kahlo, scientists from Isaac Newton to Marie Curie, and writers from Chaucer to Henry James. We watch Darwin developing his theory of evolution in tiny pocketbooks, see Agatha Christie plotting a hundred murders in scrappy exercise books, and learn how Bruce Chatwin unwittingly inspired the creation of the Moleskine.

    On the way we meet a host of cooks, kings, sailors, fishermen, musicians, engineers, politicians, adventurers and mathematicians, who all used their notebooks as a space for thinking and to shape the modern world.

    In an age of AI and digital overload, the humble notebook is more relevant than ever. Allen shows how bullet points can combat ADHD, journals can ease PTSD, and patient diaries soften the trauma of reawakening from coma. The everyday act of moving a pen across paper can have profound consequences, changing the way we think and feel: making us more creative, more productive – and happier.

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  • The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA

    THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF CODE GIRLS RETURNS WITH A REVELATORY HISTORY OF THREE GENERATIONS AT THE CIA – THE WOMEN WHO FOUGHT TO BECOME OPERATIVES, T RANSFORMED SPYCRAFT, AND TRACKED DOWN OSAMA BIN LADEN.

    ‘This masterful book cements Liza Mundy as one of our foremost historians. It’s an absolute epic. Ignore this book – and these astonishing women – at your peril.’ ― Kate Moore, bestselling author of The Radium Girls

    ‘A rip-roaring read about spycraft and the CIA’s inner workings . . . an inspiring group portrait of extraordinary CIA women whose careers are multisided profiles in courage.’ ― Steve Coll, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Ghost Wars

    ‘An indispensable history, untold until now, The Sisterhood has stellar reporting, sparkling writing, and shocking revelations of power struggles inside the world’s most famous secret intelligence service.’ ― Tim Weiner, National Book Award-winning author of Legacy of Ashes

    ‘A must-read for anyone interested in national security, secrets, and the CIA.’ ― Annie Jacobsen, bestselling author of Surprise, Kill, Vanish

    ‘A vivid, compelling, and important book.’ – Kirkus Reviews

    Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Central Intelligence Agency relied on women even as it attempted to channel their talents and keep them down. Women sent cables, made dead drops, and maintained the agency’s secrets. Despite discrimination – even because of it – women who started as clerks, secretaries, or unpaid spouses rose to become some of the CIA’s shrewdest operatives.

    They were unlikely spies – and that’s exactly what made them perfect for the role. Because women were seen as unimportant, pioneering female intelligence officers moved unnoticed around Bonn, Geneva, and Moscow, stealing secrets from under the noses of their KGB adversaries. Back at headquarters, women built the CIA’s critical archives – first by hand, then by computer. And they noticed things that the men at the top didn’t see. As the CIA faced an identity crisis after the Cold War, it was a close-knit network of female analysts who spotted the rising threat of al-Qaeda – though their warnings were repeatedly brushed aside.

    After the 9/11 attacks, more women joined the agency as a new job, targeter, came to prominence. They showed that data analysis would be crucial to the post-9/11 national security landscape – an eff ort that culminated spectacularly in the CIA’s successful eff ort to track down bin Laden in his Pakistani compound.

    Propelled by the same meticulous reporting and vivid storytelling that infused Code Girls, The Sisterhood offers a riveting new perspective on history, revealing how women at the CIA ushered in the modern intelligence age, and how their silencing made the world more dangerous.

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  • Fear: An Alternative History of the World

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    It’s been said that, after 9/11, the 2008 financial crash and the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re a more fearful society than ever before. Yet fear, and the panic it produces, have long been driving forces – perhaps the driving force – of world history: fear of God, of famine, war, disease, poverty, and other people. In Fear: An Alternative History of the World, Robert Peckham considers the impact of fear in history, as both a coercive tool of power and as a catalyst for social change.

    Beginning with the Black Death in the fourteenth century, Peckham traces a shadow history of fear. He takes us through the French Revolution and the social movements of the nineteenth century to modern market crashes, Cold War paranoia and the AIDS pandemic, into a digital culture increasingly marked by uniquely twenty-first-century fears.

    What did fear mean to us in the past, and how can a better understanding of it equip us to face the future? As Peckham demonstrates, fear can challenge as well as cement authority. Some crises have destroyed societies; others have been the making of them. Through the stories of the people and the moments that changed history, Fear: An Alternative History of the World reveals how fear and panic made us who we are.

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  • Recipes from a 3 Star Chef Limited Edition

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    Gordon Ramsay has recently become almost more famous for his award-winning TV shows “Kitchen Nightmares” and “The F Word”, than for his expertise as an awardwinning chef and restaurateur. However, at the heart of his talent is a passion for good food and an eye for perfection that has consistently seen him receive three coveted Michelin stars. He has been called the best chef of his generation, and this book sees Gordon at his day job – running a three-star kitchen and producing food often described as ‘sublime’. Getting right to the heart of why Gordon is such a celebrated chef, the first part of the book shows 50 classic Gordon Ramsay recipes presented as they would be in one of his restaurants. The second part of the book shows the dishes presented in a domestic situation with full recipes and step-by-step instructions to recreate them yourself. Dishes include Gordon’s signature Lobster Ravioli, Corn Reared Beef Fillet with Marrow Crust, Ginger Mousse and a Bitter Chocolate Cylinder with Coffee Granite.

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  • The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A Postsecret Book

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    New York Times Bestseller

    Postsecret.com founder Frank Warren is back with an irresistible addition to his bestselling PostSecret series. For The Secret Lives of Men and Women, Warren has selected a never-before-seen collection of postcards bearing the explosive confessions and captivating revelations of men and women everywhere. Created using photographs, collages, illustrations, and more, the handmade cards offer a compelling dialogue on some of today’s most provocative topics–from marriage and infidelity, to parenting, office politics, repressed fantasies, and even abortion–daring us to consider how well we really know our friends, family, even ourselves.

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  • Figure Drawing for Concept Artists

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    Figure Drawing for Concept Artists is an essential primer that aims to bring traditional figure drawing techniques and knowledge to every concept artist’s skill set. Accessibly written and lavishly illustrated by Kan Muftic, a professional concept artist and respected industry practitioner, this book celebrates the common ground between traditional life drawing and the fast-paced world of the concept art industry. When drawing from life, an artist learns how to capture dynamic figures, diverse bodies, and challenging poses in a timed, live setting—skills that can be translated perfectly to the fast, intensive approach needed by contemporary concept artists.

    This book is an invaluable resource for digital artists wanting to ground their work in classical art skills, and traditional artists wanting to find their way into the concept art industry. Learn about the materials, tools, and observational skills needed to make successful life drawings, how to capture the forms of the human body on paper, and how to improve your character and concept art with a dynamic approach to figures and anatomy. Clean, readable, minimalist pages and stunning, insightful drawings make this book easy to follow and learn from, as well as inspiring to browse through at your leisure. Figure Drawing for Concept Artists offers a unique, up-to-date perspective on classical skills, with the contemporary practitioner in mind.

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  • The Screen Traveller’s Guide: Real-life Locations Behind Your Favourite Movies and TV Shows

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    Put yourself in the movie! Step inside dozens of real-life locations with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendium.

    Locations are everything. They transport us to far-flung worlds and dystopian futures, and provide the backdrop to intergalactic battles and rampaging monsters. Our most obsessed-about stories would be nothing without them.

    Meticulously researched and compiled by self-proclaimed superfans and travel experts, The Screen Traveller’s Guide maps the real-life locations behind your favourite shows and scenes. Follow the Avengers’ battle of New York, discover the Croatian location for Game of Thrones’ King’s Landing, find out how New Zealand transformed into Lord of the Rings’ Middle Earth, uncover exactly where the magical world of Harry Potter is set – and much more.

    So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover:

    – Thematic chapters – superheroes and villains (eg Marvel Cinematic Universe, Batman), fantasy (eg Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones), family favourites (eg Harry Potter, Back to the Future), horror (Wicker Man, The Shining), crime and punishment (Breaking Bad, Peaky Blinders), and action (Die Hard, Enter the Dragon).
    – Maps of real-life locations, key scenes and must-visits.

    Along the way, you’ll discover the landmarks to avoid during an alien invasion, the coolest villain lairs, the most iconic road trip routes, and lots of travel inspiration from your pop culture cornerstones.

    Welcome to the ultimate travel guide for every screen geek.

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  • Jungalow: Decorate Wild: The Life and Style Guide

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    From Justina Blakeney, the ultimate guide to designing wildly creative interiors that are free-spirited, layered, and deeply personal

    Justina Blakeney’s new book is her biggest, boldest, and most beautiful volume yet, filled with irresistible style, original patterns, and artwork―lushly photographed by Dabito. In each chapter, Justina shares her distinctive point of view on everything design fans want to know―how to make bold choices with color and pattern, how to take cues from nature, how to authentically glean inspiration from their heritage and travels, how to break rules, and all the other paths to truly begin to decorate wild. Along the way, Justina also shares personal narratives, practical advice, and nuanced insight into how she lives in her own space―how she reconnects with nature, how she plays and stays inspired, how she gives herself permission to feel free and wild, and how readers can do the same.
    Jungalow is the term coined by Justina for the brand that embodies her wild, but cozy and homey, style. Copycats abound, but there is no other book like this one―offering Justina’s authentic, encouraging voice and approachable, signature style.

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  • Design Secrets: Adding Character and Style to an Interior to Make it Your Own

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    In Design Secrets, Kit Kemp plants that creative seed giving readers a new way of looking at interiors and the confidence to be bold in their designs.

    Design Secrets is a unique, lively and informative masterclass which will become your touchstone for top tips, do’s and don’ts and creative projects to add a fresh and exciting feel to your living space. It even has its own colouring-in book to explore new colour ideas.

    Discover how to create character in your home by making the most of the often forgotten details, from dado rails to the leading edge of a curtain. Learn about celebrating raw materials, creating a collection and even adding a touch of magic, as Kit shares creative ways to bring personalised details to make your home as individual as you are.

    Kit reveals her ‘Dos and Don’ts’, including clever tips on how to hang art to tell a story and designing your own signature Kit Kemp headboard. This chapter is an invaluable glossary of creative ideas, with playful yet practical guides exploring topics from how to use colour in design, tips for lighting up a room, how to use found fabrics and more.

    In ‘Meet the Maker’ readers can delve into the creative minds of some of Kit’s favourite artists and craftsmen, from the retired sailor turned woolworker, Colin Millington to renowned ceramicist Martha Freud, sustainable fashion designer Clio Peppiatt and figurative painter Joe Fan.

    In the final chapter, Kit intends to awaken ‘the maker’ in every reader with a series of fun and creative projects to do at home, from embellishing a shell mirror to painting candlesticks and a step-by-step guide to appliqué a cushion.

    There is even an opportunity to add your own personal flourish to the book itself in the one-of-a-kind hand illustrated colouring-in book, which invites readers to reimagine some of Kit Kemp’s most iconic interiors.

    In Design Secrets, Kit Kemp welcomes you into her colourful world and reveals how to create interiors which capture the imagination.

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  • Understanding Decision-Making in Nursing Practice

    A clear, accessible and evidence-based introduction to effective decision-making in nursing. It discusses the processes and frameworks that support clinical reasoning and applies theory and knowledge to the nursing context.

    Activities and case studies provide regular opportunities to apply theory to practice with real-world examples of decision making in action encourage students to reflect on and draw from their own lived experiences.

    The book has been carefully developed to support students in meeting the NMC Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency and draws from many of the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, making it a rich learning resource for all student and qualified nurses.

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  • The Beginner’s Guide to Starting Gym Workouts

    Are you ready to embark on a transformative fitness journey but don’t know where to begin? “The Beginner’s Guide to Starting Gym Workouts” is your essential roadmap to a healthier, stronger, and more confident you. Whether you’re new to the gym or returning after a long hiatus, this comprehensive guide will take you step by step through the exciting world of fitness and help you achieve your goals.

    In this book, you’ll discover:

    Building Blocks of Fitness: Learn the fundamentals of exercise, from strength training and cardio to flexibility and balance, ensuring you have a solid foundation for your fitness journey.

    Workout Planning: Say goodbye to confusion and frustration. This guide simplifies the process of creating effective workout routines tailored to your goals, whether it’s weight loss, muscle gain, or enhanced overall fitness.

    Perfect Form: Master the art of performing exercises with proper technique, reducing the risk of injury and maximizing your workout results.

    Nutrition Essentials: Understand the role of nutrition in your fitness journey, and discover how to fuel your body for peak performance and recovery.

    Staying Motivated: Beat the workout rut and stay committed to your goals with proven motivation and goal-setting strategies.

    Tracking Progress: Learn how to track your progress, set realistic goals, and celebrate your victories along the way.

    Gym Etiquette: Navigate the gym environment with confidence, courtesy, and respect for fellow members, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.

    “The Beginner’s Guide to Starting Gym Workouts” is more than just a book; it’s your personal trainer, nutritionist, and cheerleader all in one. With easy-to-follow instructions, actionable tips, and inspiring success stories, you’ll be empowered to transform your life through fitness. This book is perfect for beginners who want to take the first steps toward a healthier lifestyle and make the gym their second home.

    Don’t let intimidation hold you back any longer. Take the first step on your fitness journey today and make the gym your favorite place to be. Get your copy of “The Beginner’s Guide to Starting Gym Workouts” now and start your transformation!

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  • Guitar All-in-One For Dummies: Book + Online Video and Audio Instruction

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    A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar 

    If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? 

    In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. 

    Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: 

    • Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature  
    • Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes 
    • Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical 
    • Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book 

    Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music. 

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  • Hidden History of the Korean War: New Edition

    The revival of a classic work of journalism which exposes the gap between the official story and reality

    Proxy wars, it seems, are more openly practiced than ever–and yet one of the worst of these was suppressed and “forgotten” even in its own time. At the height of the McCarthy era and the inception of the Cold War, the great journalist I.F. Stone released The Hidden History of the Korean War, a courageous work of investigative journalism that demolished the official story of America’s so-called “forgotten war.” As the war spiraled to its conclusion, Stone closely analyzed openly available U.S. intelligence narratives on the war’s official start, and the actions of key players like John Foster Dulles, General Douglas MacArthur, and Chiang Kai-shek. The result of his investigations was a controversial book that raised questions about the origin of the war, made a case that the U.S. government had manipulated the United Nations, and gave evidence that the U.S. military and South Korean oligarchy dragged out the war by sabotaging peace talks. With a new introduction by Tim Beal and Greg Elich, 70 years after its initial publication The Hidden History of the Korean War remains a powerful dissemination of the ‘hidden history’ behind the dominant historical narrative, as relevant as ever.

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  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 25th Anniversary Edition: J.K. Rowling -25th Ann. Ed.- (Harry Potter, 1)

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    This glorious, Sunday Times bestselling collector’s edition of J.K. Rowling’s classic first story will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime.

    Galloping gargoyles! 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone!

    In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition of the original story, with a wealth of special features and celebratory bonus content guaranteed to delight brand-new readers and long-time fans alike:

    – Beautiful hardback edition for the perfect special gift
    – Original front cover from the very first 1997 edition, illustrated by Thomas Taylor – one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century
    – Available for one year only – get your copy while stocks last!
    – Original drawings from J.K. Rowling’s own archive
    – Thomas Taylor’s charming account of illustrating the cover for the first time, as a young artist
    – Fully updated story text, with refreshed design, to provide the perfect reading experience

    Harry Potter lives in the cupboard under the stairs at his uncle and aunt’s house at number four, Privet Drive – until the day when a mysterious letter arrives from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and a giant on a flying motorcycle arrives to change his life with four simple words: ‘Harry – yer a wizard.’

    Since its first publication, Harry Potter and his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe. This irresistible anniversary edition will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry’s journey first began, as well as introduce a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived.

    A bestseller in The Sunday Times charts, June 2022.

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  • The Magnificent Book of Vegetables: How to eat a rainbow every day

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    Most of us want to eat more vegetables, but are held back by time restrictions, lack of inspiration or cookery know-how. This is a proud celebration of vegetables, providing inspiration on how to eat the rainbow every day in the most tempting ways.

    Featuring over 80 vegetarian (and some vegan) recipes arranged according to the seasons, chef and food writer Alice Hart encourages you to make vegetables the star of the plate, and eat what is plentiful at the time.

    There’s a focus on simple cooking methods and humble, familiar ingredients and spices, perfect for enthusiastic cooks and eaters. Try the punchy Smashed New Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Chicory, a summery, aromatic Pak Choy, Miso and Mushroom Noodle Bowl or the umami-heavy comforting Butternut Puttanesca.

    With make-ahead elements to speed up meal prep and fad-free advice, Alice shows that, with the right recipe, even a humble cabbage or beetroot can be exciting, surprising and delicious.

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  • Doing Discovery: The Single Most Important Element of Software Sales and Buyer Enablement Processes

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    A head of sales commented, “80% of my team believes they do a good job with discovery, but sadly they do not – they don’t know what they don’t know…!”

    Where do you stand with your discovery skills?

    • Level 1: Uncovers statements of pain;
    • Level 2: Uncovers pain and explores more deeply;
    • Level 3: Uncovers pain, explores deeply, broadens the pain and investigates the impact;
    • Level 4: Uncovers pain, explores and broadens, investigates impact and quantifies;
    • Level 5: Uncovers pain, explores and broadens, investigates impact, quantifies and reengineers vision;
    • Level 6: Applies these skills to the broad range of prospects represented across the Technology Adoption Curve, “burn victims”, disruptive and new product categories, transactional sales cycles, and other scenarios;
    • Level 7: Integrates and aligns the skills above into a cohesive discovery methodology.

    Most sales, presales, and customer-facing teams are operating at Level 2 or 3, with a few at Level 4 – this leaves a lot of room for improvement!

    And, as Cohan notes, “the vendor who is perceived by the prospect as doing a superior job in discovery is in a competitively advantageous position.”

    Reading and following the exercises in Doing Discovery can transform individuals, teams, and organizations from undifferentiated sellers into high-performing practitioners who achieve their sales objectives while truly enabling buyers, resulting in mutually successful outcomes that endure.

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  • Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR Revision Guide: Get Revision with Results

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    Designed for use with the Oxford A Level Religious Studies for OCR Student Books or as a standalone tool for independent study, this Revision Guide offers a structured approach to practising and embedding key skills throughout AS and A Level Study.
    1. RECAP key content from the Student Book, condensed into concise points.
    2. APPLY your knowledge with targeted revision activities that develop the AO1 (knowledge) and AO2 (evaluation) skills that you will need for the exam.
    3. REVIEW your progress with exam practice for all topics, complete with mark schemes, annotated sample answers and guidance for improving exam technique.
    With all the essential content condensed and made memorable, guided activities to develop your evaluative skills, sample answers annotated with examiner contents and 60 practice questions with mark schemes in a single guide, students can feel confident and prepared.

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  • Spirituality Before Religions: Spirituality is Unseen Science…Science is Seen Spirituality

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    Spirituality Before Religions, delves deeply into many ideas researched by many brilliant writers and scholars. My ultimate purpose is to synthesize these writings into a comprehensive study of ancient African Deep Thought with Tep Heseb, the Kemetic (Egyptian) process of accurately reckoning by using the correct method of analysis. This clear and concise philosophy guided early humanity into the heavens on earth, while creating a heaven on earth. African educator, Dr. John Henrik Clarke teaches us that to be self-sufficient, people have to see the Creator when they look in the mirror. If not, they will never have a healthy “self-concept.” He reminds us, “Anytime you turn on your own concept of God, you are no longer a free man or woman. No one needs to put chains on your body, because the chains are on your mind. Anytime someone says their God is ugly and they release their God and embraces someone else’s God, there is no hope for their freedom until they once more believe in their own concept of the Deity.”1Dr. Alvin Boyd Kuhn says, “No matter how emotionally, how fanatically the worshipper pours out adoration to a person in objective life, the work of his own evolution is not accomplished until he effectuates the ultimate divinization of the nuclear potentiality of deific fire within his own self-controlled area of consciousness” Dr. Kuhn continues his thought, “The balanced forces of human uplift would be thrown into immediate chaos if it were in the end possible for a man to achieve his apotheosization (deification of a person) vicariously, or in any other way than through his own effort. Man was provided from the start with the presence of a unit of divine fire within the heart of his own way to the goal of glory. All efforts are driven towards the cultivation of the God within man.” These are the main points I will make in Spirituality Before Religions: Spirituality is Unseen Science, Science is Seen Spirituality. Tep Heseb is a major Kemetic (Egyptian) concept that can be interpreted to mean, “An Accurate Reckoning by Using the Correct Method.” We must analyze the Kemetic (Egyptian) writings by using the method applied by Africans for Africans in Africa. There are Two (2) Laws of Cosmic Spirituality 1st Law – Love and Respect the Creator within you; know you are the Creator having a human experience. 2nd Law– Love and Respect the Creator in Nature the same way you love the Creator within yourself. The purpose of “Spirituality Before Religions,” is to demonstrate that humanity’s earliest ideas about spirituality originated in the minds of human beings conceived, born, nurtured, sustained, educated and civilized in the Great Lakes Region in Central/East/South Africa. The Great Lakes Region includes countries we today call Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Congo, and Southern Africa. After these ancient scholars perfected their worldview, they then traveled north, south, east, and west along ancient river systems, developing civilizations in harmony with Nature on the African continent. Over time, they explored the Earth and laid the foundations for all other ethnic stocks and cultures world-wide. As we enter into the Age of Aquarius, we must recognize that it is the Age of the Feminine Principle. There is an indirect and direct relationship between Black Holes, Worm Holes and White Holes in the Cosmos with the Womb of the WombedMan. Black Holes can be compared to the Placenta connected to the mother’s uterine wall, that attracts, captures and sends life through the Umbilical cord that sustains the fetus, through the navel connection.The future wealth of the earth is going to be Solar Power. The energy derived from the light, heat and sound energy of the rays of the sun will advance human technology back to where Kushites had developed thousands of years ago.

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  • Trinity College London Rock & Pop 2018 Vocals Grade 7: Female Voice – Grade 7 (Trinity Rock & Pop)

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    (Vocal Instruction). Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or heading for a career in the music industry, Trinity College London Rock & Pop exams will help you develop valuable playing skills and achieve your musical ambitions. Available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard and vocals, from Initial (beginner) to Grade 8 (advanced), these exams cover a wide variety of music and artists giving a great choice in all rock and pop styles.

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  • Trinity College London Rock & Pop 2018 Drums Grade 8 (Trinity Rock & Pop)

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    Trinity College London’s Rock and Pop graded songbooks contain real songs from legendary artists, with specially written performance notes for the Rock and Pop exams from 2018. This book contains material intended for Drums at grade 8.

    Contents

    Fire (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)

    Rosanna (Toto)

    Schism (Tool)

    Silly Putty (Stanley Clarke)

    Seven Days (Sting)

    Drown (Bring Me The Horizon)

    The Spirit Of Radio (Rush)

    War Pigs (Black Sabbath)

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  • Reading With Phonics Fairy Tale Collection 20 Books Set (Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Ugly Duckling, The Princess and the Pea, The Gingerbread Man, The Frog…

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    Amazing set of 20 fairy – tale stories in a slip case- Phonics introduction

    This set of 20 fairy-tale readers is especially designed to develop the confidence and reading fluency of young children. Each well-loved tale uses simple, accessible language and entertaining rhyming text to encourage participation and complement children’s early phonics instruction.

    • Set of 20 fairy-tale readers. Created in conjunction with educational specialists. Includes fun activities to reinforce key phonics learning.

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    £19.50£75.80
  • Jamie’s Great Britain

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    Jamie Oliver celebrates Britain’s very best food in Jamie’s Great Britain.

    Jamie grew up in one of the first true British gastropubs. For him, the heart and soul of real British cooking is food that puts a smile on your face. And that’s what he wants to share in the new book: the essence of British food, done properly.

    Over the years, British food culture has embraced flavours and influences from all the people who came and made Great Britain their home. The food reflects an open-minded culture as well as the country’s beauty. There are over 100 of Jamie Oliver’s favourite recipes: some are indisputable classics, some are his versions of the classics, some should be classics but just haven’t been made famous yet and others he’s made up from the great bounty of British produce.

    Inspired by his childhood, Jamie shares the recipes for his favourite pub grub and equips you with everything you’ll need for the perfect picnic. Jamie’s Great Britain guides you through classic dishes and snacks, like moreish Scotch Eggs, crispy Cornish Pasties and a Victoria Sponge that will add a sparkle to any summer day.

    Wherever you’re from, if you love food Jamie’s Great Britain will offer you a little taste of happiness.

    There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook Delia Smith.

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    Jamie’s Great Britain

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  • FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy (Final Fantasy Dot)

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    A hardcover volume that showcases the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy series!

    Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy’s beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy’s most popular highlighting tools used by the developers, and a special interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the Final Fantasy series, FF Dot is a one of a kind product that immerses readers into an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience.

    Dark Horse Books is proud to collaborate with Square Enix to bring fans FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy, translated into English for the first time. This localization of the original Japanese publication holds nearly 300 pages of colorful pixel art, and is an invaluable addition to any Final Fantasy fan’s collection.

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  • The Encyclopedia of Country Music: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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    Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country’s first commercially successful recording, to the genre’s pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is.
    This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre.
    The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time.

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    £19.50£38.90
  • Poses for Fashion Illustration (Card Box): 100 essential figure template cards for designers

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    Are you looking for the perfect fashion templates to capture your creativity?

    Fashionary have seen the stiff, impractical fashion templates available, and come up with a modern alternative. Their set of 100 pose cards are accurately proportioned, with practical poses that cover basic style to couture to sportswear – even including a built-in filing system to accommodate the busy fashion professional.

    The guide book includes detailed step by step demonstrations of fashion sketching, beautifully drawn by fashion illustrator Connie Lim.

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    £19.50£24.20

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