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Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss
by Cariad LloydThe perfect book for opening up honest conversations with young children about grief and death, whether they have lost a loved one, or are simply curious and at the age of asking questions.When a little girl hears people saying how sorry they are that she's lost her very special grandma, she only has one question . . . where did she go?Grandma's not under the sofa, behind the flower patch, or even at their favourite spot in the park, so where is she?Perhaps Mum can help her daughter to understand what has happened and find comfort in the memories left behind. Written with gentle humour and a lightness of touch by comedian and creator of Griefcast, Cariad Lloyd, and illustrated by Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series.
The Healing Nature of Earth (The Healing Energies Of)
by Liz AlexanderWhat can be more fundamental to our existence than the Earth itself? Our connection to the planet is encapsulated in the ancient archetype of Earth as the nurturing Great Mother, Gaia - a concept revered by our ancestors who understood the intricate balance between Earth and humanity.The Healing Nature of Earth delves into this timeless relationship, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary insights into Earth's energies. It explores creation myths and the symbolism of Earth as the benevolent Mother, alongside rituals and beliefs that span cultures and scientific disciplines.This book explains ways to enhance personal well-being - whether mental, physical, or spiritual - empowering us to look toward holistic healing and forging a harmonious path forward for both ourselves and to safeguard the health of our fragile planet. Chapters include:- Earth science- Sacred Earth- Ancient Practices
A 1930s Childhood: From Conker Fights to Coal Fires
by Colin G. MaggsDo you remember collecting birds’ eggs and cigarette cards? Or the first appearances of wrapped sweets like Mars and Milky Way?The 1930s was a time of great progress, as engines took over from horses, and electric light from gas and oil. In the background, change was everywhere, with the Mallard speed record, the abdication of the King, and the increasing spectre of the impending Second World War. It was a time of home cooking, and day-trip holidays, when families kept chickens and children played with bows and arrows.This delightfully nostalgic book will take you right back to a different age, recalling what life was like for those growing up in the 1930s.
From Lysander to Lightning: Teddy Petter, Aircraft Designer
by Glyn DaviesThe Lysander, Canberra, Lightning and Folland Gnat are massive names in the world of aviation, but not so their designer, ‘Teddy’ Petter. Only three aspects bound together these top-class aircraft: they were each radical, all successful in Britain and overseas, and were all born of the genius of Teddy Petter. This book tells the story of Petter’s life and family, from his ability to inspire loyalty in his teams to his tendencies to his eccentricities, right down to his retirement to a religious commune in France. Here Davies not only explores his life, but also expands on the nature of his remarkable aircraft, and why they were so legendary.
Ypres Diary 1914-15: The Memoirs of Sir Morgan Crofton
by Gavin RoynonSir Morgan Crofton fought in the Boer War and joined the 2nd Life Guards at 34 years old as a cavalry office. His diary charts his experiences on the front-line at Ypres from late October 1914 to the centenary of Waterloo in June 1915. Crofton describes a battlefield a world away from what he and any of his comrades had experienced before - one of staying still in trenches, being pounded by artillery and the terrifying new power of machine guns. He describes the bewildering pace of technological change as new weapons, such as gas and hand grenades entered the fray. His often ascerbic commentary offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of the regular officer class and his outspoken scepticism informs our understanding of a lost generation of professional soldiers.
Abraham Lincoln: pocket GIANTS (Pocket GIANTS)
by Adam I.P. SmithThe President who ‘freed’ the slaves and held the Union together in the face of the slaveholding South’s bid to create a separate Confederacy. The teller of ribald stories, and the author of the most sublime speeches in the English language. A clever, complex, secretive man who rose from frontier obscurity to become the central figure at the moment when the United States of America came close to disintegration.Was Lincoln the ‘Great Emancipator’, whose wartime leadership helped free four million enslaved people? Or was he a nationalist who jumped late on the antislavery bandwagon? Was his intransigence the cause of much bloodshed? Or was he a pragmatist whose leadership minimised the destruction of the war?.This concise biography situates Lincoln in his time and place. A very human figure who, after his assassination by a leading Shakespearean actor, was turned into an icon.
Hostile Money: Currencies in Conflict
by Paul WilsonMoney has the power to make nations and fuel wars. Money is both the subject of diplomacy and the tool of those seeking to overthrow hostile regimes at home and abroad. Germany’s hyperinflation following the First World War has entered the public consciousness as an extreme example of what can happen to a currency in conflict. What is not widely known is that it is by no means the worst case of war-induced hyperinflation. Hostile Money looks at the impact of war and revolution on national currencies – from Rome’s civil war in the first century BC to the twenty-first-century invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq by American-led forces to the economic sanctions and cyber-warfare of the present day. This is a history of money, and so much more.
Beyond the Gatehouse: The Eccentric Lives of England’s Aristocracy
by David LongBeyond the Gatehouse is a lighthearted, witty but factual biographical account of the eccentric lifestyles of the builders and residents of some of England’s best-known country houses. Extraordinary buildings require extraordinary people, and over the centuries our historic houses have produced more than their fair share of oddballs. Insulated from the outside world by vast wealth, rolling acres and the social status that a title implies, aristocrats have always been able to amuse themselves – and now us – by pursuing their idiosyncratic interests and manias to the point of eccentricity. David Long lifts the lid on all that’s bizarre, implausible, unthinkable and delightfully wacky about our glorious heritage homes and their unusual occupants.
The Little Book of Irish Boxing
by Barry FlynnA concise history of all the major figures in Irish boxing, from Dan Donnelly to Katy Taylor, this new book from highly experienced author Barry Flynn will be a must for fans of Irish boxing all over the world. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.
Documents on Israeli-Soviet Relations, 1954–1967: Part 2: 1957–1961 (Routledge Histories of Central and Eastern Europe)
by Yaacov Ro’i Yehoshua Freundlich Boris MorozovThis book, spanning the years 1957–1961, is the second in a four-part collection of documents from the archives of the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Israel State Archives portraying relations between the Soviet Union and the State of Israel.Most of the documents are communications composed by successive Soviet ambassadors in Israel and Israeli ambassadors in Moscow and their respective staffs. They illustrate the way Soviet ideology placed Israel irreparably in the enemy, western camp in the Cold War. Moscow’s attempt to manipulate Israel into a seemingly neutral position in the international arena was therefore a ploy, the failure of which was a foregone conclusion. Israel’s efforts to normalise relations between the two states were by turns genuine and unserious and similarly doomed to fail, both because of ongoing Soviet arms supplies to Egypt and Syria – which Israel perceived as a major threat to its security – and because the Israeli government and public felt a commitment to the well-being of the Soviet Jewish minority that they saw as deprived of basic rights.The book will be of interest to scholars and students of Soviet foreign policy, Israel’s formative years, the Arab–Israeli conflict and Soviet Jewry, and it will be a must for university libraries.
Art and Copyright Law: An Interdisciplinary Study on Interpictoriality (Intellectual Property, Theory, Culture)
by Giulia WalterThis book tackles the lack of synchronicity between art and copyright law, proposing practical and interdisciplinary tools through which to navigate this conflict.In the last decades, high profile lawsuits have been filed against artists accused of plagiarism including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Andy Warhol. This book demonstrates how these cases are at odds with contemporary artistic reality, in which the use of antecedent visual forms is common practice. Focusing on the dichotomies of “original/copy” and of “old/new”, this work addresses this phenomenon from both theoretical as well as legal perspectives. Using Swiss copyright law as the main case study, the book comparatively assesses other international legal frameworks. Through understanding the origins of the conflict between art and copyright, the book highlights solutions to navigate copyright cases with a new methodological approach.The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of art and copyright law, intellectual property and art.
Competing Metaphors for International Relations: Jungle or Playground? (New International Relations)
by Riikka KuusistoThis book examines how the thinking towards international relations of political leaders, researchers, the media and the public is fundamentally metaphorical in nature: the abstract and far away constantly made concrete and familiar through the imaginative rationality of metaphors. It delves into ten competing structural metaphors: international relations as natural selection, as family dynamics, as balancing operations, as building and constructing, as games and play, as business and trade, as journeys and paths, as musical performances, as health or sickness and as puzzles and riddles. Drawing attention to the important role of metaphors in grasping this field and providing explanations for its events and motives for its actors, this study will appeal to scholars and students of International Relations and World Politics. For experts on metaphor theory or cognitive linguistics, this book will offer practical examples and speculate on the concrete consequences of adopting different metaphorical schemes.
The Story of McLaren: A Tribute to Automotive Excellence (The Story of Cars)
by Alex KalinauckasExplore the revolutionary history of one of the biggest names in motorsport in this photographic tribute to McLaren.For more than 60 years, the McLaren name has been synonymous with racing success and automotive innovation. The Story of McLaren gives readers a fascinating look into the people, the technology and, of course, the cars that have propelled this marque to the pinnacle of motorsport.From its founding in 1963 by legendary Bruce McLaren, right through to its current position as one of the world's premier motoring brands, this beautifully designed pocket guide celebrates McLaren's major achievements across Formula 1, the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and beyond. It also highlights the host of legendary drivers who have sat behind the wheel of a McLaren on the grid, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost to Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.The brand's phenomenal road cars are also included here, from the record-breaking McLaren F1 to the revolutionary GTS. Filled with beautiful photography and insightful text, The Story of McLaren charts the history of this extraordinary marque in perfectly giftable package.
The Complete John Lennon Songs: All the Songs. All the Stories. All the Lyrics.
by Paul Du NoyerINCLUDES COMPLETE JOHN LENNON LYRICS FOR THE FIRST TIMELennon's life after the Beatles was eventful and fascinating. He moved from stardom in the world's biggest pop group to global peace campaigner and figurehead for radical causes. He left England for a new life in the USA with Yoko Ono. He later abandoned public life and retired to his New York apartment to raise their son and live the life of a recluse. In 1980 he re-emerged with a new album, but the plan to resume his career was cruelly curtailed on a fateful night outside the Dakota Building when he was murdered.Upon first publication, this book was the first to examine and assess all of John Lennon's solo work. This updated edition includes lyrics and is released on the 40th anniversary of his death and the 80th anniversary of his birth.
Ew, David, and Other Schitty Quotes: The Little Guide to Schitt's Creek
by Orange Hippo!Ew, David!Schitt's Creek and the Rose family have entered the hearts and homes of viewers all over the world. The heartwarming sitcom follows the newly destitute magnate Johnny Rose, his wife, eccentric soap opera actress Moira, and their two adult children, the pretentious David and jet-setting socialite Alexis, as they set up in Schitt's Creek, a town they once bought as a joke. Now for the first time, the wisecracks, melodrama, relationship advice and gratuitous celebrity name-drops have all been gathered in one place.Ew, David, and Other Schitty Quotes contains over 150 of the finest quotes from the most infamous riches-to-rags story a small town has ever seen. From side-splitting bickering between David and Alexis and Roland Schitt's political wisdom to Johnny Rose's solid business advice and of course, Moira's many regaling turns of phrase. Whether you need a pick-me-up or a well-timed put-down, let the eclectic cast of Schitt's Creek guide you on your way. Love that journey for us.'I'm trying very hard not to connect with people right now.' David Rose on his emotional state.'David, stop acting like a disgruntled pelican.' Moira asked David to be polite in her unique manner.
Napoleon: His Life, His Battles, His Empire
by David Chanteranne Emmanuelle PapotExplore the rise and fall of a legend.Napoleon: His Life, His Battles, His Empire offers an unprecedented insight into the life of a man labelled conqueror, emperor, lover and tyrant. Thoroughly researched by expert authors, it examines Napoleon's story from humble beginnings to leader of a vast empire, including detailed studies of the battles that made him a legend - Marengo, Austerlitz, Jena and Wagram.Illustrated with vivid artworks, photographs and incredible historical documents, including love letters to Josephine and treaties signed by Napoleon himself, this is a comprehensive and compelling account of the man who came from nothing and conquered everything.
Billie Eilish - The Essential Fan Guide: All you need to know about pop's 'Bad Guy' superstar
by Malcolm CroftBillie Eilish - The Essential Fan Guide tells the story of one of the most unique and exciting pop stars on the planet. Follow the rise and rise of Billie - and her producer brother Finneas O'Connell - from bedroom singer to festival headliner with the No. 1 album in the world, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and the huge singles 'Bad Guy', 'Everything I Wanted' and the James Bond movie song 'No Time to Die'. Filled with quotes from Billie and her closest collaborators, discussing fame, fashion, fans and more, Billie Eilish - The Essential Fan Guide takes you onstage, in the studio and behind the scenes with the most hyped artist of her generation.
The Beatles: The Illustrated Lyrics
by Welbeck (INGRAM US)The lyrics to the songs of the Beatles read like poetry. This book treats them as such, and illustrates each track artistically, paying careful attention to detail and high design standards. The stories, themes and ideas behind nearly 200 songs are explored in this beautiful book that includes photographs, artwork and illustration to bring the Fab Four's lyrics to life as never before.
The Little Book of Crystal Magic
by Orange Hippo!The Little Book of Crystal Magic is your must-have companion to unlocking the mystical world of crystal magic and enhancing your daily life. Dive into the transformative realm of crystal energy, with a breakdown of the benefits and unique properties of each crystal to empower you with the knowledge needed to wield their individual powers. Whether you're drawn to the calming vibes of jade or the intuitive energies of moonstone, this book will guide you through the enchanting world of crystal magic.Learn how to channel and focus crystal energy to harmonize your chakras and align your intentions. Discover magical remedies tailored to your specific needs, explore ideal crystal combinations for cultivating positive vibrations in your life, and experience a profound connection with your mind, body, and spirit. This Little Book of Crystal Magic handbook is a beginner's gateway to holistic wellness and spiritual enrichment through the captivating realm of crystal energy.
The Little book of Epic Dad Jokes: The Worse They Are, The Better They Are
by Orange Hippo!... And we're back!Dads, we see you. In a perpetual state of "Dad Mode", juggling work, family, an inexplicable desire to nap on the couch, and the sad notion that you've run out of corny jokes that seem to leave only you in stitches. But you couldn't be more wrong. The Little Book of Epic Dad Jokes is a rib-tickling collection of the laugh-out-loud humour (otherwise known as the timeless art of dad jokes) that you've been waiting for. From classic one-liners to clever puns, this little book is packed with jokes that are guaranteed to make you chuckle (or groan) even more than last time. With more than 175 side-splitting jokes contained in this pocket-sized tome, this little book is powerfully packed with wholesome fatherly humour that will have Dads embracing their role as the king of jokes (even if it's as cheesy as a slice of extra-large pizza).
The Beatles - Album by Album: The Beatles - The Fab Four - by insiders, experts & eyewitnesses
by Brian SouthallAn original telling of the Fab Four's story. This informative work tells the story of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr from the band's formative days in Hamburg to the split in 1970. General Editor Brian Southall, a former Press Officer at EMI, has gathered a team of experts – including former Apple Records CEO Tony Bramwell, singer Steve Harley, Sir Tim Rice and producer Chris Thomas – to write about each of the band's record releases, from the simple, bouncy Please Please Me to the heavyweight double album Let It Be.Contributors include: • Tony Bramwell: Childhood friend of the Beatles who became CEO of Apple Records. • Ray Connolly: A British writer who was very close to the Beatles. • Tristan Fry: A drummer and percussionist, Fry played on Abbey Road. • Per Gessle: Singer/songwriter, lead singer of Swedish band Gyllene Tider and half of Roxette. • Graham Gouldman: English singer, songwriter and musician. • Steve Harley: English singer/songwriter who was frontman of Cockney Rebel. • Gered Mankowitz: High profile photographer of many famous musicians. • Diederik Nomden and Bart Van Poppel: Founders and performers in the band The Analogues. • Sir Tim Rice: English author and lyricist. • Paul Sexton: Journalist and broadcaster. • Tom Robinson: English singer/songwriter and presenter. • Chris Thomas: Co-producer of The White Album and Abbey Road. • Ken Townsend MBE: Sound engineer who worked at Abbey Road Studios. • Johnnie Walker MBE: A hugely popular and influential radio DJ. • Kenneth Womack: Professor of English and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University, N.J.
How To Train Your Dragon School: Book 1
by Cressida CowellWelcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL. Where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!Join Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons. Where they are BOTTOM in pretty much everything.Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, SENSIBLE lesson. Hiccup never MEANT to get into TROUBLE.But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas, in a sinking ship, facing imminent DOOM, in one of their BIGGEST adventures ever...Packed with illustrations, action and even a Dragonese dictionary, this series is perfect for developing readers, and the millions of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON fans worldwide.
The Unprocessed Air Fryer: 101 Healthy, Family Recipes from the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
by Jenny TschiescheAS SEEN ON CHANNEL 5'S THE AIR FRYER DIET: LOSE WEIGHT, COOK FAST WITH CHERRY HEALEYFrom the 260,000-copy-sellingauthor of Air-Fryer Cookbook, this is Jenny Tschiesche's ultimate guide to using the air fryer for home cooking. Make everything from fakeaways to fries, Sunday roasts to sweet treats - all without any ultra processed foods.Contents include:The Unprocessed Pantry: storecupboard staples and meal plansQuick & Easy Lunches: Baked Eggs with Chorizo, Spinach & Tomato, Courgette Crust Mini-Quiches and the ultimate Bacon BapsMidweek Meals: Cajun Chicken Skewers, Halloumi Baked Mushrooms, Lamb Kofta Burgers and Honey Glazed SalmonComfort Food: UPF-Free Scotch Eggs, Gnocchi Bake, Fish Fingers from scratch and Cheat's Chicken KyivEating with Friends: Baked Butternut Squash, Beetroot and Feta Tarts, Halloumi Caesar SaladFakeaways: Nandos Style Chicken Wings, Flatbread Pizzas, Chicken Tacos with Tomato SalsaSides: Roasted Aloo Gobi, Spicy Patatas Bravas, Maple Roasted Root VegetablesSnacks: Apple Chips, Padron Peppers, Moroccan-Style Carrot Hummus, Cashew ButterDesserts: Banana Muffins, Courgette Brownies, Fruit Crumble Pots and Individual Bread and Butter PuddingsUPFs make up more than half of the UK diet and are linked to obesity, cancer, diabetes and other chronic conditions. They are any foods that undergo multiple industrial processes and contain additives, such as emulsifiers, stabilisers and artificial colours. Modern lifestyles make it difficult to find time to cook from scratch without the convenience of UPFs. For households who have learnt to rely on ultra processed and convenience foods, returning to home cooking can seem daunting, time-consuming and expensive.However, the current popularity and ease of preparing and cooking food with an air fryer might just help you give up ultra processed foods for good!Make quick and easy midweek meals, entertain friends with delicious Beetroot and Feta Tarts or a Miso Baked Salmon, and recreate your favourite KFC, Nando's or burgers with a dedicated Fakeaway chapter. A whole chapter on snacks and another on desserts shows that you can avoid UPFs easily without missing out on flavour or convenience.Air Fryer Cookbook was a Sunday Times Bestseller on 30th July 2022
The Wolf and the Seven Kids: Independent Reading Orange 6 (Reading Champion #530)
by Damian HarveyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this story, Wolf tries to get into the house of seven little goats while their mother is out. Can he fool them into letting him in? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale by the Brothers Grimm is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.
Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness - THE LANDMARK NEW BOOK BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
by Sir David Attenborough Colin Butfield'This is the story of our ocean and we must write its next chapter together. For if we save the sea, we save our world. After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure that nothing is more important.'From the icy seas of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great wilderness - the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.Dive into eight unique saltwater habitats, swim through kelp forest, mangroves and coral reefs and down almost 11,000 feet to the deepest corners of the most unexplored ecosystem on our planet.Experience a journey of wonder and discovery, populated by green turtles and blue whales; clownfish and bioluminescent jellyfish; the vampire squid and the 'head-less chicken monster' - a strange form of sea cucumber that lives at the very bottom of the ocean.With the warmth, intelligence and awe that characterises all of David Attenborough's landmark series, Ocean shows us a world which is both desperately fragile yet astonishingly resilient, with an extraordinary capacity to repair itself. It's not too late to restore our most vital habitat. If we treat it with respect, our marine world will be even richer and more spectacular than we can imagine.A book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed.