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GCSE Religious Studies: AQA A Christianity & Islam Revision Guide (with Online Ed): for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP AQA A GCSE RS)
Concise and reliable study notes covering every topic – perfect for achieving your best grades in 2024 and 2025.
There’s no better way to learn the AQA A GCSE Religious Studies course than with this superb CGP Revision Guide. It’s packed with crystal-clear study notes covering the Christianity and Islam options – as well as all the thematic and textual studies from the latest curriculum. Throughout the book there are plenty of revision tasks, exam tips and exam-style questions. And finally, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access. Don’t miss CGP’s matching AQA A GCSE Religious Studies Revision Question Cards (9781789085723) to really put your knowledge to the test!
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Gok Cooks Chinese: Create mouth-watering recipes with the must-have Chinese cookbook
Discover the master guide to simple, healthy and delicious Chinese cooking from the creator of the hit show Gok Wan’s Easy Asian
For Gok, Chinese food is all about sitting down, tucking into fantastic food that is fuss-free, healthy, and packed with flavour.
Now, in Gok Cooks Chinese, he gives us his personal and modern take on the Chinese food that he grew up eating.
With 80 different recipes and chapters on Chinese Takeaway Classics, Dim Sum, Street Food and One Pot Wonders (to name a few), you will find recipes for all occasions and moods, whether entertaining friends or enjoying a meal at home by yourself.
Filled with mouth-watering dishes including:
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Turner in his Time
Here is the ultimate, one-volume story of Turner’s life and work. Superb colour plates illuminate Turner’s range – dramatic views of the sea or mountains, sweeping landscapes, architecture, imaginary scenes from history and legend, panoramas of contemporary towns – while the fruits of his travels, not just over Britain but also in France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy, are presented in the context of his life. In the most attractive work for a wide audience ever published, the text reveals the man, the illustrations his genius.Table of Contents
Introduction • 1. 1775–1800: Seeking Reputation • 2. 1801–1810: Royal Academician • 3. 1811–1820: Theory and Practice • 4. 1821–1830: What You Will! • 5. 1831–1840: Transformation Scenes • 6. 1841–1851: The Angel of the Apocalypse • Chronology, Turner’s Library, Inventory of the Late Residence of JMW Turner, List of Illustrations, Index
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Investing All-in-One For Dummies
Make the most of your investment portfolio with a mix of assets from stocks to real estate to cryptocurrency
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the balance of a financial account grow month over month. But before that can happen, you need to know the best places to invest your money. Who can you trust for solid, reliable investing advice?
Investing All-in-One For Dummies offers sound guidance for investors at every level. Whether you’re stumped by stocks, baffled by bonds, mystified about mutual funds, or curious about cryptocurrency, this book gives you a solid foundation in those investing concepts and many others. After reading the expert advice and considering your risk tolerance and timeline, you can confidently choose the best investments for your financial goals.
Containing advice from 10 different Dummies investing guides, Investing All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to:
- Set short- and long-term investing goals, invest to minimize your tax hit, and develop an investing strategy using a mix of investment vehicles
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For anyone who wants to dip their toes into the markets or who tends to leave their investment decisions in the hands of someone else, Investing All-in-One For Dummies is the must-read resource when you’re ready to make informed decisions and pick solid investments for your financial future.
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Word Search Book: Book for Adults and Kids with 500 characters fans
Word Search Book
Relaxing activities for Word Search Book fans everywhere!Word Search Book includes 39 pages word search puzzles from Word Search Book best and most beloved animated films in chronological order. This is the ideal activity book to have with you whether you’re in the mood for a puzzle.
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Wrinkle in Time, A: The Graphic Novel
The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O’Keefe, and the three Mrs-Who, Whatsit, and Which-the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award – winning classic A Wrinkle in Time. But in fifty years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. Now, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favourite characters like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read.Read more
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99+ SEO Backlinks: How to Build High Authority Backlinks to your Website.
In this book, we will cover how to get 99+ backlinks from high authority websites to your website. Backlinks will help you improve your rank on search engines like google, bing etc. Building backlinks is an advanced SEO strategy and this book will help you do it the easy way.
Below is a complete list of websites where we explain how to get a backlink to your website/blog or eCommerce store. I will constantly update the book with new sites and update old sites if something changed.- Dynadot
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A 20 Page Word Search Book of Modes of Transport
20 great colourful pages of word search. Modes of transport encompasses pretty much all the various means of getting from A to B, printed in large 8.5″ x 11″ format for a more enjoyable experience of word searching.Read more
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A Beautiful Pint: One Man’s Search for the Perfect Pint of Guinness
What makes a perfect pint of Guinness? What are the criteria for a great pub? And where can you find them?
Ian Ryan, founder of Sh*t London Guinness and Beautiful Pints, can answer these questions and help you find a beautiful pint, wherever you are.
We’ve all got a friend who claims to know where you can get the best pint of Guinness. From the pub to the pour, it’s an experience. And if anyone knows this best, it’s London-based Corkman Ian Ryan – founder of Sh*t London Guinness and Beautiful Pints.
From the all-important different elements of a Guinness pour to what to look for (and what to run a mile from) when sourcing beautiful pints, as well as a crème de la crème list of pubs around the world to visit, Ian shares his expertise from many a pint of plain sank and enjoyed.
By the end of it, you’ll be able to claim that you know where to get the ultimate pint of Guinness in town. See you at the bar sometime.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Airbrushing Techniques: How to Achieve Sensational Photographic-Style Artwork
A thorough manual on airbrushing techniques for beginners. Learn all the techniques you will need to achieve sensational, photographic-style artwork. Detailed step-by-step guides and accompanying photography make this technical art form accessible even for the absolute beginner! Use erasers, scalpels, crayons amongst other devices to adapt and transfer photographs to your own illustrated designs. Expert airbrusher and photorealism artist, Meinrad Froschin, lends his expertise, providing insider tips and advice on materials and equipment while simultaneously giving an insight into his artistic work, particularly his use of transparent colours.Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Bookkeeping and Accounting: Workbook (Accountancy Revision Workbooks)
This workbook is designed for students who are new to bookkeeping or accounting. It gives explanations and tasks to complete through the book. It is suitable for Level 1 and 2 students in particular.Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting: 35 Painting Activities from Calligraphy to Animals to Landscapes
A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way―no prior experience necessary!As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that harness the imagination, and capture the inner spirit of a subject―be it an animal, landscape or tree. All you need for this simple, but beautiful, art form is black watercolor paint, white paper, a brush and some creativity!
An introduction tells you about the history of brush painting, and also gives tips for holding your brush, achieving different shades and collecting your materials. After that, the book takes you step-by-step through more than 35 hands-on activities―including basic strokes, putting them together to create an object or scene, the importance of leaving open space and even writing some Chinese calligraphy.
With the help of this book, artists of all ages can learn to paint:
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You’ll find that this activity will help you learn to center your mind and thoughts, and your masterpieces will be inspiring decorations or great gifts for friends and family. Get started learning this ‘soft martial art!’
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A Beginner’s Guide To Technical Analysis: From Trends To Trading: Everything You Need To Know To Make Money From The Financial Markets
Have you wanted to get investing or trading the markets but never got around to starting? Or finding out how to go about it?The truth is, it has never been easier to access and make money from the financial markets as it has today, now just made even easier with ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Technical Analysis’, your essential guide to the technical analysis approach to investing.
This guide breaks down the world of technical analysis into bitesize chunks, providing you with clear, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand examples. Whether you’re a complete beginner with zero trading experience, or someone looking to sharpen their skills, this book will empower you to spot trends and patterns, identify opportunities, and navigate the markets with complete confidence.
In this book we will cover:
- An Introduction To Technical Analysis – What exactly is technical analysis, how can it be used to help me make money?
- Setting Up To Trade: What You Need To Know – Covering the basics such as developing a trading plan, choosing the best broker and terms such as order types, stop loss and take profit and asset classes.
- The Trading Chart – Covering the different trading charts you will see when trading.
- The Trend – The significance of the trend in making money in the markets. Covering key concepts such as the Dow Theory, constructing trendlines, candlestick patterns and chart patterns such as triangles, head and shoulders and wedges.
- Technical Indicators – Using indicators such as volume, MACD, RSI and moving averages to make more informed trades, and to assess the strength of the current trend – divergences are some of our favorite methods we use.
- Advanced Technical Concepts & Trading Strategies – Covering other technical concepts including cycles, such as the economic cycles that impacts the trend, Elliott Wave Theory, Wyckoff Method for selecting stocks and momentum and contrarian trading, as well as tools available to traders.
- Market Psychology – Since technical analysis focuses on supply and demand in the markets, of which is mainly made up of humans, emotions and cognitive biases, such as loss aversion play a role in why the markets move the way they do. We will also cover a case study, the Dot-Com Bubble as assess the psychology in that asset bubble.
With “A Beginner’s Guide to Technical Analysis,” you’ll embark on a journey that will transform you from a novice trader into a skilled investor. By implementing the expert insights and proven strategies shared in this book, you’ll be well on your way to securing your financial future.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of the markets and grab your copy today!
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A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery: Revamp your furniture with this step-by-step guide
Rescue old and beautiful chairs, beds and footstools with fabulous new fabrics and renovate treasured family heirlooms in perfect period style.
With clear step-by-step instructions throughout, A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery shows you how to take your old or tattered furniture and fabrics and breathe new life into them with natural and sustainable materials. By saving the money you would have spent on someone else doing the work, you can afford to splash out on a really special length of cloth and create stunning pieces of furniture that reflect your own individual style.
A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Quick & Easy Upholstery.
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A Better Day Journal: Fun and Calming Activities for Positive Mental Health
Make each day a better day with this interactive journal, full of tried and tested confidence builders, fun exercises and creative activities from mental health ambassador, Dr. Alex George.
With activities to suit everyone, including:
*Boosters for a better day – from a holiday for your head to mindful breathing exercises
*The power of positive affirmations
*Self-esteem boosters
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Dr. Alex George’s books are written to be your friend, in good times and bad. So grab a pen, get scribbling and start looking after your mental health with confidence.
This journal can be used alone, or as a companion to the Children’s Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023, A BETTER DAY.
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A Better Tomorrow: Life Lessons in Hope and Strength
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you – Maya Angelou
Mina Smallman has lived through the unimaginable. On Saturday 6 June 2020, her daughters, Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, were killed in a park by a male stranger as they celebrated Bibaa’s birthday.
Mina has been fighting for justice ever since – for her daughters, and for the rest of us, by challenging the toxic culture in the Metropolitan Police and calling out the wider institutional misogyny, racism and classism in Britain. Now, she tells her story for the first time. Starting from her childhood in foster care and arriving at the present day, Mina looks back on her time as a schoolteacher, and then as the first woman of colour to be an Archdeacon in the Church of England, before sharing her experience of losing her two daughters, Bibaa and Nicole.
Told through grief and with compassion, humour and love, this deeply personal memoir is Mina’s beacon of hope, which calls for all of us to step up, collectively, and work together for a better future.
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A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women): Profiles of Unstoppable Female Artists–And Projects to Help You Become One
Celebrate 45 women artists, and gain inspiration for your own practice, with this beautiful exploration of contemporary creators from the founder of The Jealous Curator.
Walk into any museum, or open any art book, and you’ll probably be left wondering: where are all the women artists? A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women) offers an exciting alternative to this male-dominated art world, showcasing the work of dozens of contemporary women artists alongside creative prompts that will bring out the artist in anyone!
This beautiful book energizes and empowers women, both artists and amateurs alike, by providing them with projects and galvanizing stories to ignite their creative fires. Each chapter leads with an assignment that taps into the inner artist, pushing the reader to make exciting new work and blaze her own artistic trail. Interviews, images, and stories from contemporary women artists at the top of their game provide added inspiration, and historical spotlights on art “herstory” tie in the work of pioneering women from the past. With a stunning, gift-forward package and just the right amount of pop culture-infused feminism, this book is sure to capture the imaginations of aspiring women artists.
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A Big Life In Advertising
The first woman president of an advertising agency and the first woman CEO of a company on the New York Stock Exchange tells her “riveting story: How she shattered every glass ceiling and became a Madison Avenue legend.”*
From her role as fledgling copywriter at Doyle Dane Bernbach — the agency that made big-car-obsessed America fall in love with the funny little Volkswagen — to her brilliant campaign for Braniff Airways that had the flying public scrambling for seats on wild-colored planes to founding the fastest-growing ad agency in history, Mary Wells Lawrence’s life in advertising couldn’t be any bigger. As The New York Observer put it, her agency, Wells Rich Greene, created ads that “etched indelible phrases into the public imaginations: ‘Flick your Bic’ and ‘I Love New York!’ and ‘Plop plop, fizz fizz, oh what a relief it is.'”
For those thinking about a life in advertising for themselves and for anyone who enjoys being transported by a great storyteller’s art, Mary Wells Lawrence is the most energetic, passionate guide to the world of American advertising in all its brilliance, excitement, fun and crazinesRead more
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A Big Sketch Pad for Kids: The Bigger Expanded “Secret—Keep Out” Sketchbook for Kids is Perfect for Drawing, Coloring, Sketching and More
NEW! Our super duper expanded “secret – keep out” sketchbook just for kids. When 100 pages isn’t enough, they’ll have loads of fun with this 200 page edition. There are pages of fun doodles inside to inspire their creativity, and they’ll love the fun and colorful design on the front and back.- 8.5”x11”
- 200 blank white pages
- High-quality paper
- Fun and colorful glossy cover
- Doodle pages for inspiration
- Excellent for colored pencils, crayons, very light fine tip markers or watercolor paints
- Designed by the big kid artists at Dibble Dabble Designs™
Kids love this sketchbook designed just for them! There are dotted lines for easy cutting to save and display their masterpieces, magical fantasies and superpower dreams, Add some crayons, markers or other art supplies for a terrific and fun gift for your kids and grandkids!
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A Billionaire And His Barbie
“Love is not supposed to feel like this,” is a continuous chant for Logan Issac.After crossing paths with a handsome billionaire, she soon discovers there is more to him that meets the eye. His displeasure with her appearance is only the beginning. Roman Issac is, indeed, a ladies man, but the deep, dark secrets hidden inside his Pussy Cave will reveal the true monster beneath the exterior.For years, Logan becomes a slave in her own home. Little does she know, this same abuse will land her in the arms of Faheem “Fatal” Lee. Cocky and aggressive, this dangerous thug piques her interest and ignites her sudden desire for a man other than her husband. Aside from murder and money, nothing else has held Fatal’s attention. What happens once this “Billionaire Barbie” challenges his beliefs?In this twisted tale of love, abuse, and egotistical power, will Fatal become the knight in shinning armor? Or, will his entanglement with a married woman lead him to death and destruction?Read more
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A Biography of Johnny Sexton: The Story of One of the Greatest Irish Rugby Legend and Players of All Time (Legend of the Game Series)
Attention all rugby fans!Are you ready for the definitive biography of Johnny Sexton, one of the greatest Irish rugby legends and players of all time?
This book is the first to tell the full story of Sexton’s remarkable career, from his humble beginnings in Dublin to his rise to the top of the game. Along the way, you’ll learn about his incredible work ethic, his unbreakable determination, and his passion for rugby.
You’ll also get behind the scenes of Sexton’s greatest moments, including his Heineken Cup wins with Leinster, his Six Nations Championships with Ireland, and his historic victory over the All Blacks.
But this book is more than just a story of sporting success. It’s also a story of a man who overcame adversity to achieve his dreams. Sexton has faced many challenges throughout his career, but he has always come out stronger. He is an inspiration to us all.
If you’re a rugby fan, you won’t want to miss this book. It’s the essential read for all followers of the game.
Order your copy today and discover the story of Johnny Sexton, one of the greatest rugby players of all time!
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A Blue New Deal: Why We Need a New Politics for the Ocean
An urgent account of the state of our oceans today—and what we must do to protect them
The ocean sustains life on our planet, from absorbing carbon to regulating temperatures, and, as we exhaust the resources to be found on land, it is becoming central to the global market. But today we are facing two urgent challenges at sea: massive environmental destruction, and spiraling inequality in the ocean economy.
Chris Armstrong reveals how existing governing institutions are failing to respond to the most pressing problems of our time, arguing that we must do better. Armstrong examines these crises—from the fate of people whose lands will be submerged by sea level rise to the exploitation of people working in fishing to the rights of marine animals—and makes the case for a powerful World Ocean Authority capable of tackling them. A Blue New Deal presents a radical manifesto for putting equality, democracy, and sustainability at the heart of ocean politics.Read more
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A Book of Gluten-Free Recipes (so that I don’t sh*t myself after every meal.): Funny Blank Recipe Book | Gag gift |100 pages | 100 blank recipe templates | 7.5 x 9.25 inches
This hilarious recipe book is a great place to record, track, and store all of your favourite gluten-free recipes! It has 100 pages for you to store 100 recipes, as well as a personalize-able first page for you to put your name in! This recipe book allows you to record recipe time, prep time, cook time, serving size, ingredients, directions, & notes. This book is the perfect size – not too big, and not too small – and its dimensions are 7.5″ x 9.25″. Oh, and just be careful not to shit yourself!
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A Book of Quaker Poems 1652-1900
Quakers have been writing poetry about their extraordinary faith and way of life since the beginning of the Society of Friends, in the middle of the seventeenth century. This book brings together poems about Quakerism by Quakers and non-Quakers from the first 250 years of the Society. With introduction and notes.Read more
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A Book to Brighten Your Day: Murphy’s Sketches
This is a heart-warming collection of illustrations from the much-loved viral sensation, Murphy’s Sketches (@murphys_sketches) on Instagram. The perfect gem of a gift for yourself or for your loved ones – A Book to Brighten Your Day is a comforting treasury of positivity and joy.
Filled with stunning drawings, life-affirming words and inspirational poems, these pages will make you pause, take a breath and appreciate the beauty in the smaller, everyday moments. It’s the perfect guide as you reset at the beginning of the year, enjoy the world in bloom in spring, make the most of the summer sunshine and finally, get cosy and festive as the year ends.
Featuring over two hundred beautiful, calming and entertaining illustrated pages, A Book to Brighten Your Day will help you find joy everyday, come rain or shine.
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A Brave Bride’s Deal with Her Protective Rancher: A Western Historical Romance Book
Their alliance was born out of necessity, but as danger closes in, destiny seems to have more in store for them.
Fleeing an abusive suitor and her father’s relentless greed, Amanda’s desperate escape leads her to the Dickinsons’ remote ranch, accompanied only by her loyal cat, Cinnamon.
Donnie, marked by his own past, hesitantly takes in the wounded Amanda. When her father arrives, demanding a rushed marriage to salvage his daughter’s honor, a reluctant deal of convenience emerges.
But with her vengeful fiancé determined to reclaim her, danger closes in with each passing day. How can their alliance evolve into something more?
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A Brave Bride’s Deal with Her Protective Rancher is a stand-alone Western Historical Romance book with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Buy it now to discover Amanda’s empowering and to ride into Old West passion today!
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A Breathless Place
When all hope is lost, can music be the ultimate lifeline?
Isabel ‘Izzy’ Adler used to dominate the world’s stages with her vocal acrobatics. But since she lost her voice ten years ago, Izzy’s been to hell—and hasn’t found her way back.
When journalist Leila Zadeh is brought in to finish her biography, Izzy’s dark plans for her life are challenged by the brilliant and gorgeous new woman in her life.
Will the instant attraction between them be enough to stop Izzy from playing out her final song?
Best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss brings you a hopeful story about what it takes to choose life again—and the incredible power of artistic expression.
★★★★★ “There is so much hope and power in this story, it’s simply magnificent.”
★★★★★ “Beautifully written, powerful novel about the strength of your own voice.”
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A Bride for the Broken Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Brides of Convenience Book 6)
“Seven days only. We shall be husband and wife for no more than this…”Haunted by his past, Duke Jacob has only one purpose: to atone for his sin. Yet, that proves impossible when he crosses paths with an alluring vixen…
Protecting her sister’s engagement is Lady Louisa’s sole goal this season. Only, the temptation of a mysterious Duke finds her lips claimed… and her reputation ruined when they get caught.
Determined for her marriage to succeed, Louisa has only seven days to drive her husband crazy… with desire.
*If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then A Bride for the Broken Duke is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Ava MacAdams and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after.
Pick up “A Bride for the Broken Duke” today to discover Ava’s fantastic new story!
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A Brief History of Life in Victorian Britain (Brief Histories)
The Victorian era has dominated the popular imagination like no other period, but these myths and stories also give a very distorted view of the 19th century.
The early Victorians were much stranger that we usually imagine, and their world would have felt very different from our own and it was only during the long reign of the Queen that a modern society emerged in unexpected ways.
Using character portraits, events, and key moments Paterson brings the real life of Victorian Britain alive – from the lifestyles of the aristocrats to the lowest ranks of the London slums. This includes the right way to use a fan, why morning visits were conducted in the afternoon, what the Victorian family ate and how they enjoyed their free time, as well as the Victorian legacy today – convenience food, coffee bars, window shopping, mass media, and celebrity culture.
Praise for Dicken’s London:
Out of the babble of voices, Michael Paterson has been able to extract the essence of London itself. Read this book and re-enter the labyrinth of a now-ancient city.’ Peter Ackroyd
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A Brief History of Thailand: Monarchy, War and Resilience: The Fascinating Story of the Gilded Kingdom at the Heart of Asia (Brief History of Asia) (Brief History Of Asia Series)
Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there’s much more to this popular holiday destination than many realize.A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country’s last 250 years―from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930’s. Readers will learn the vibrant story of Thailand’s emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional kingdom to democratic constitutional monarchy and its subsequent rise to prominence in Southeast Asian affairs.
Thailand’s dramatic history spans centuries of conflict, and this book recounts many of these fascinating episodes, including:
- The true story of Anna Leonowens, the British governess hired to teach the children of King Mongkut, fictionalized in Margaret Landon’s bestselling novel Anna and the King of Siam and turned into a hit Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and film, The King and I
- The bloodless Siamese Revolution of 1932 that established overnight the first constitutional monarchy in Asia, ending almost eight centuries of absolute rule and creating a democratic system of parliamentary government
- The Japanese invasion of Thailand and construction of the ‘Bridge Over the River Kwai’ made famous by the novel and Oscar-winning film
- The mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol, murdered in his bed in 1946, and a source of controversy ever since
- The development of Thailand as an international playground during the Vietnam War, when American military used it as rowdy destination for servicemen on furlough
- The 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-serving monarch, who was born in the U.S., educated in Switzerland, loved to play the saxophone and was idolized by his people
With this book, historian and professor Richard A. Ruth has skillfully crafted an accessible cultural and political history of an understudied nation. Covering events through the King’s death in 2016, A Brief History of Thailand will be of interest to students, travelers and anyone hoping to learn more about this part of the world.
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A Brief History of the British Monarchy: From the Iron Age to King Charles III
The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts the very beginnings of British reign through to the longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II – and looks forward to the reign of King Charles III.Much more than a linear history, this is the intertwined story of royalty and state, of divisions, invasions, rivalries, death and glory; the story of nation fates deeply tied with the personal endeavours of monarchs through the ages. Black expertly weaves together thematic chapters from the origins of monarchy, medieval times and sixteenth-century developments, to the crises of the seventeenth-century, settlement and imperialism, and the challenges of the modern age. Exploring the House of Wessex, the Norman Conquest, Henry VIII and the Tudors, Victorianism and key events such as abdication of Edward VIII, this book is a necessary and comprehensive guide to the British Monarchy and how it has shaped history – and our lives today.
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A Brief History of the Dynasties of China (Brief History) (Brief Histories)
Although China’s great empire lasted for longer than any other, no country has suffered so great an imbalance between the fame of its art and obscurity of its history. The names of the great dynasties are familiar, yet who can actually locate a T’ang horse or a Ming vase in its social or cultural context?
By focusing on the key colourful characters of the eight major dynasties, Bamber Gascoigne brings to life 3500 years of Chinese civilization. His bird’s-eye view starts on the borders of myth. It moves swiftly on to the greatest achievements of language and thought, the cultural treasures and imperial palaces, wars won and lands lost to the Mongols, finally to arrive at the 1912 Revolution, which contained within it the seeds of Communism that ensured the overthrow of the last emperor. Via this portrait of an empire and its peoples he has opened the door to a world for too long inaccessible to the West.
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A Brief History of Vietnam: Colonialism, War and Renewal: The Story of a Nation Transformed (Brief History Of Asia Series)
This accessible guide is your one-stop shop for discovering Vietnamese history.A Brief History of Vietnam explores the fascinating, turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become a leading economic power. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots but which only took its current shape in the 19th century under French colonial rule and its current name in 1945.
Before that landmark year, Vietnam was known by many names, under many rulers. Located in the geographical center of Southeast Asia, the country we call “Vietnam” was ruled by China, a series of Vietnamese emperors, and the French. A devastating, decades-long conflict for independence ensued, ending with the conclusion of the Vietnam War in 1975.
Key topics include:
- China’s ancient conquest of Vietnam and the millennia-long struggle of the Vietnamese for independence from its powerful neighbor to the north.
- The reign of the Nguyen dynasty, the last dynasty to rule Vietnam, with its capital at the ancient city of Hue, today a UNESCO world heritage site.
- France’s eventual colonization of Vietnam, which lasted for over 60 years, culminating in the dramatic Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
- The story of Ho Chi Minh, educated in France, who attended the Treaty of Versailles to advocate for independence and became Vietnam’s first President after the Vietnam War.
- The violent political split between North and South, which resulted in a devastating war with the United States and eventual victory by the Communists.
- The country’s miraculous emergence from three decades of war and its path to becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing economies today.
- Perfect for history buffs of all kinds, the book includes 32 pages of vivid color photos that depict the country’s rich history. Journalist Bill Hayton’s accessible prose makes A Brief History of Vietnam an essential study of a beautiful, complex land in the heart of Southeast Asia and its worldwide influence.
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A Brief History of Witchcraft and the Occult: A Beginner’s Journey from the Surreal to the Scientific, From Crystals and Tarot to Science and Philosophy
Journey back with this brief and introductory history to the real origin of witchcraft and the occult—and find out why they’ve been feared and misunderstood for thousands of years.
From ancient Egyptian healers and Celtic druids to the Salem witch trial victims and modern-day Wiccans, witches have always been misunderstood. Because of that, they’ve been feared, persecuted, and blamed for everything from failing crops and miscarriages to wars and famines.
But what’s the true story behind caricatures like the Sanderson Sisters and the Wicked Witch of the West? When and where did witchcraft begin, and how has it evolved over time? Which practices and traditions have survived from the ancient world? And why do people really fear witches?
To find the answers, we have to journey back almost to the beginning of history, to a time when magic and those who practiced it were respected members of society. Over time, that would change. By tracing that evolution, we can learn more not only about witchcraft and the occult, but about why our society is both intrigued by and afraid of it.
In this fascinating book, you’ll learn about the various ways magic has been used in both the ancient and modern world, including:
- How ancient Egyptians used magic for healing and protection…but also vengeance
- Why magicians in ancient Mesopotamia held the keys to civilization
- How a secret occult society led to the Western fascination with mystical, forbidden knowledge
- The real story behind the Salem witch trials and the European witch hunts
- How 19th-century women used seances and ouija boards to advocate for their rights
- The pagan practices that led to the modern-day Wicca movement
- Why crystals and tarot cards have remained popular for thousands of years
- Why witches are still feared and misunderstood today
And much more!
Whether you’re a history buff, modern-day magic practitioner, or just curious about the history of witchcraft, this book will give you a clearer picture of how magic has been practiced, understood, and misunderstood from ancient to modern times.
Fun and easy to read, it’s a great introduction to the role witchcraft has played in cultures around the world, the real historical figures who helped shape present-day perspectives on witches, and the circumstances that have led to witches and the occult being shunned.
Reading this book will help you:
- Understand the role witchcraft played in ancient civilizations
- Learn which elements of witchcraft and the occult are still around today
- Dispel dangerous myths about witches and the occult
- Improve your knowledge and take your study deeper
Ready to uncover the true story behind our modern fascination with witches? Want to find out what magic and the occult is really all about? Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button to begin your journey
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A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
This book is a brief guide to understanding Islam. It consists
of three chapters.
The first chapter, “Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam,”
answers some important questions which some people ask:
Is the Qur’an truly the literal word of God, revealed by Him?
Is Muhammad SAWS truly a prophet sent by God?
Is Islam truly a religion from God?
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A British Picture: An Autobiography
With a foreword by Melvyn Bragg. The updated autobiography of Britain’s most controversial film director. Moving with astonishing assurance through time and space, Russell recreates his life in a series of interconnected episodes – his 30s childhood in Southampton, his first sexual experience (watching Disney’s Pinocchio), his schooldays at the Nautical College, Pangbourne and early careers in the Merchant Marines and the Royal Air Force. Full of marvellously funny anecdotes and fascinating insights, this is a remarkable autobiography.Read more
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A CAT’s guide to being purrrfectly cheeky!
A book dedicated to all the humans out there who have innocently welcomed a cat into their household clueless to the absolute chaos, mischief and subsequent restructure of the family hierarchy which followed!Crammed with hilarious illustrations, real stories about cheeky cats and the hysterical predicaments they’ve put their humans through, a test to see if you’re on your way to becoming a ‘crazy cat person’, a cat’s diary, cat’s confessions, a ‘cats at Christmas’ section and lots, lots more. The ideal gift, stocking filler or treat for any cat lover out there.
From the back cover:
Are you constantly awoken at the crack of dawn by a noisy cat demanding breakfast?
Have you ever been forced to purchase various brands of cat food to find just one that your furry little friend approves of?
Do you find yourself having to double up as an in-house concierge, holding the door open whilst your fussy feline takes their own sweet time deciding whether to go out or stay in?
Perhaps your cat has a habit of stealing the seat you’ve just made all nice and warm the moment you pop to the toilet!
If this sounds all too familiar, it may be time to acknowledge the fact that, you’re no longer in control!
….Yes, your cat has mastered the art of how to be purrrfectly cheeky!
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A Certain Scientific Railgun Vol. 14
Academy City’s newest corrections facility offers a dark bargain: The Jailbreak Challenge. It’s said that anyone who runs the dangerous gauntlet of security systems, rescues their target from imprisonment, and escapes with both their lives intact is entitled to an impressive prize: One billion yen. Cash. Deep in the trials of the Challenge, Mikoto, Kuroko, Uiharu, and Saten find themselves up against desperate odds — as well as every force in Academy City with an eye for the prize.Read more
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A Certain Scientific Railgun Vol. 17
A fight breaks out among Tokiwadai Middle School’s three biggest cliques! At first, Mikoto has no interest in the drama, but after meeting with the leaders of each (and running into free-spirited Ruri, who isn’t affiliated with any clique, yet has the interest of all three), she suddenly finds her school life taking a turn!Read more
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A chef for all seasons: Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay is Britain’s most celebrated chef and restaurateur – the only London chef to hold three coveted Michelin stars for his restaurant, Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea. He accepts nothing less than the best – every dish must be superbly cooked and perfectly presented to receive his stamp of approval. In A Chef for all Seasons, he presents a delicious range of utterly contemporary recipes that are totally accessible to the home cook. Focusing on four seasonal chapters – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter – Gordon discusses his favourite ingredients, giving culinary tips and suggests unusual and innovative taste combinations, such as lavender and chocolate, and peaches with aromatic thyme.Read more
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A Chinese Street Food Odyssey
Lisa and Helen have travelled across China in search of amazing street food. The recipes are truly accessible – easy for anyone to make in the comfort of their own kitchen. Ken Hom
This beautiful book offers a real insight into the street food cultures of China and vividly evokes the smells and sounds of the markets. It’s the closest you may get to experiencing Beijing street food without actually being there, smelling the mix of aromatic spices, caramelized apples, barbecuing meats and steaming dumplings, with clouds of smoke and noisy bustle all around you, and red lanterns glowing above.
Over 100 recipes and a wealth of stories and insight into cooking methods bring this cuisine to life. All recipes have been carefully chosen to be achievable for the western cook.
Helen and Lisa Tse have set out to encapsulate that sense of excitement, awe, wonder and hunger for these morsels of street food: from soft fluffy bao, to hot fried chicken, from piping hot bowls of noodles, to coal-roasted squid, delicate tea eggs and bubble tea, this is food to truly excite the appetite and awaken a sense of adventure in the kitchen.
With a foreword from the master of Chinese cooking, Ken Hom, this is the essential book for the foodie bookshelf.
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A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Islam
ave you ever watched a T.V. programme or read a newspaper article where a commentator clumsily illustrates his complete ignorance of Christianity and its claims How often have you rolled your eyes and immediately discounted what is being said, saying to yourself “Well, why should I listen to them when they obviously haven’t got a clue!” How, then, can we expect to witness effectively to those of the Muslim faith if all that we know of Islam is picked up from passing references in the media This fascinating book provides Christians with a simple description of the origins of Islam, what Muslims believe and how it affects their attitudes, worldview, everyday life and culture. Practical guidelines are given for relating to Muslims in a culturally appropriate way, as well as for witnessing effectively and caring for converts. If you long to reach Muslim friends but are wondering where to start then this is the book for you.Read more
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A Christmas Adventure (The Magic Faraway Tree)
Explore the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton.
Milo, Mia and Birdy are excited to return to the cottage beside the Enchanted Wood for Christmas. They can’t wait to visit their magical friends Silky the fairy and Moonface again. Which amazing worlds will arrive at the top of the Faraway Tree at this time of year? The children are hoping for a trip to the Land of Presents or perhaps the Land of Snow. But before they can celebrate, there is a chilling visit to the Land of the Frozen North . . .
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was Jacqueline Wilson’s own favourite book as a young child. Now Britain’s favourite contemporary children’s author, creator of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker, is revisiting it in her second wonderful book about this magical world.
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