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BSL Mini TOPICS for TOTS: Greetings & Manners, Colours, Weather, Minibeasts, Happy Birthday: British Sign Language Vocabulary (Let’s Sign Early Years)
Colourful illustrations with pictures and signs to educate the senses and stimulate hand and mind coordination. A simple and enjoyable route to learning.
In addition to the clear needs of individuals who are deaf or partially hearing, sign language is also used in communication with children and adults with a wide range of special needs such as:
• Learning disability
• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Additional speech, language & communication needs
• To benefit development through Baby Signing
• English as a second languageBeing able to identify and name everyday objects and events can enhance young children’s self esteem and sense of achievement.
Learn how to greet people, the names of colours, what’s the weather like today, is that a bee or a wasp? And how to sign ‘Happy Birthday’ to your friends and family.
This book is also available as a Kindle ebook. Tablets and touch-screen technology can be particularly beneficial to reluctant readers and are an important way to engage key groups of young children where literacy is a concern.
The same Colour, Weather and Minibeast topics are also separately available as Kindle ebooks in Flashcard format, one sign per page for easy mobile reference for smart phone and tablets – low-cost and easy to carry and refer to on the go with appeal to learners of all ages and abilities.
This printed book provides a collection of their contents with some extras.
The key-word vocabulary enables constructions in both British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE). Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers.
Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.
Each topic is colour-coded for easy reference and begins with a summary page of the signs, making a useful reminder page to go back to and test what you have learned.
Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols with kind permission.
Some signs, particularly those for colours, have a number of regional variations and the illustrations show more than one option..
The most commonly used versions of signs have been chosen but regional variations need to be checked with your local BSL community and face to face contact with native sign language users is recommended as the best way to learn.
Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL publications.
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Barbie: All Dolled Up: Celebrating 50 Years of Barbie
As the world’s most famous doll celebrates her 50th birthday, this fully illustrated, interactive book commemorates five decades of Barbie history in fabulous style “Barbie: All Dolled Up” is a vibrant, interactive celebration of Barbie’s 50th anniversary. Fully illustrated, this unique book features rare artwork and memorabilia throughout: original 1960s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much, much more will be reproduced both as flat art and as 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation which truly brings Barbie to life. The book will be broken into chapters according to key eras in Barbie’s development – 1959-60s, the Mod Era of ’67-’70, the big, bold ’80s, the Totally Hair ’90s, up to the present day. The narrative combines historical detail with personal memories of Barbie through quotes from mums & daughters, celebrities, designers and more. Fully licensed by Mattel: “Barbie: All Dolled Up” piggybacks a year of events and marketing initiatives being staged for the 50th Anniversary. Media event: The anniversary year has already acres of coverage in the fashion press (“Elle”, “Vogue”, “Glamour” etc) and national newspapers (“Guardian”, “Telegraph”, “Independent”, “Metro” etc). Remarkably large audience: From 5 to 50, Barbie bridges the generations. Interactive features and rare artwork: Original ’60s packaging, old Barbie comic books, designers’ sketches and much more will be reproduced both as flat art and 3-d pieces, for a tactile presentation of the rarest Barbie ephemera. High profile names: Noted celebrities and fashion designers including Diane Von Furstenburg, Anna Sui, Vera Wang and Badgley Mischka have contributed quotes on Barbie and her influence for use in the book. Huge collectible market: Limited edition Barbie dolls sell for hundreds of pounds, and collectors websites and magazines abound.Read more
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Fascinating Facts to Blow Your Curious Mind: An awesome collection of the wildest trivia about everything on Earth … and beyond!
Did you know that the reason you can never find the end of a rainbow is because they are actually full circles?
Or that our fingers shrivel up when they get wet because our bodies are adapting to give us a better grip in the water?
Fascinating Facts to Blow Your Curious Mind features unlikely and hilarious trivia on everything from history and animals to the ocean and space, as well as a special section on little-known knowledge which one day just might save your life.
Inside, you can also find answers to such key questions as:
Are we all related?
What is more dangerous, a koala or a crocodile?
Did the Pope cause the Black Death?
Why was ‘New York’ once known as ‘New Orange’?
Should you use spiderwebs as a bandage?
How much bamboo would it take to cover the Taj Mahal?Read more
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Squishmallows Official Collectors’ Guide: The Perfect Gift For Fans Of The #1 Plush Property
This authorised book is the perfect gift for fans of the #1 plush property
Based on the bestselling squishy toy, this adorable collector’s guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan!
They’re lovable, they’re squishy―they’re Squishmallows! This OFFICIAL Collector’s Guide is packed with quirky tidbits, top-ten lists, bios & stats, and a “rarity factor” for Squishmallows’ collectible characters. Filled with hundreds of colorful photos and unique art styles. Avid fans, new collectors, young or old, Squishmallows: The Collector’s Guide is perfect for just about anyone!
Squishmallows are plush toys that are here to fill your hearts with love and affection. Since 2017, the versatile Squishmallows have grown into an international phenomenon and offer comfort, support, and warmth as friends, couch companions, bedtime buddies, and travel teammates. With more than 500 Squishmallows characters to collect, young fans can aspire to be like their favorite characters. Each Squishmallow has its own unique name and storyline to add to the fun.
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There’s a Bear in Your Book: A soothing bedtime story from Tom Fletcher (Who’s in Your Book?)
Help Sleepy Bear get ready for bed in this interactive story from bestselling author Tom Fletcher – now available as a board book!
OH, LOOK! A bear has wandered into your book!
And – what’s that noise? He’s yawning! He looks like he’s ready for bed.
Can you help him drift off to sleep?This warm, gentle adventure combines interactive fun with a night-time routine to help little ones wind down before they go to bed – and is now available as a board book.
Who’s in Your Book?
Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:
There’s a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and fun
There’s a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibility
There’s an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusion
There’s an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviour
There’s a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindness
There’s a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun
There’s a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing themRead more
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Variable Valve Timings: Memoirs of a car tragic
‘What defines the car-saddo condition is not being able to recall a time when the toy-car-era of your life actually ended. Because for us sufferers, it never does.’
Nobody knows cars like Chris Harris does. He calls it ‘unhinged geekery’, but the rest of the world call it infectious enthusiasm, adrenalin fuelled escapism and rigorous journalistic integrity.
And then there are his famous skills at the wheel, from city cars to rally cars, not forgetting the Guinness World Record 3.4km sideways in an electric car.
And now for the first time, Harris takes us down the road of his life-long obssession with the automobile – along surprising diversions, around hazards and obstructions, down the fast lane collecting Gs and back to the lock-up to prep the stock.
From the six-year-old who could recite the stats from What Car? magazine to the YouTube car guru whose honest reviews got him banned by Ferrari. From the Scalextric track of his childhood, to podiums as a racing driver out in the world. From behind his garage doors to the floodlit Top Gear studio.
Variable Valve Timings brings you an incredibly engaging story of adventure and petrolhead joy, told with wit, warmth and disarming honesty. This book is a true one-off, just like Chris.
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Help I S*xted My Boss: A hilarious guide to avoiding life’s awkward moments
‘Funny, filthy and fantastic. Cackled from start to finish’ – Rylan Clark
How do you ask your mate for that £50 back?
When is OK to trump in front of your partner?
And what should you do if you’ve accidentally sexted your boss?William and Jordan are from very different worlds.
William’s an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan’s a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley and an expert in all things common. Together they’ve entertained millions of listeners worldwide with their hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss.
Now, they’ve pooled all of their wisdom on how to get through life’s most awkward moments.
From candlelight suppers to picky teas, first dates to flatmate dramas, Help I Sexted My Boss is full of both useful and useless advice. This is your indispensable guide to navigating the trepidation and challenges of modern life.
‘Hilarious lads.. and weirdly useful. This generation’s Ant and Dec. If one of them was really posh. Great read’ – Vicky Pattison
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The Silk Road: Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran: A Travel Companion
Stretching from the ancient Chinese capital of Xian across the expanses of Central Asia to Rome, the Silk Road was, for 1,500 years, a vibrant network of arteries that carried the lifeblood of nations across the world. Along a multitude of routes everything was exchanged: exotic goods, art, knowledge, religion, philosophy, disease and war. From the East came silk, precious stones, tea, jade, paper, porcelain, spices and cotton; from the West, horses, weapons, wool and linen, aromatics, entertainers and exotic animals. From its earliest beginnings in the days of Alexander the Great and the Han dynasty, the Silk Road expanded and evolved, reaching its peak during the Tang dynasty and the Byzantine Empire and gradually withering away with the decline of the Mongol Empire.
In this beautifully illustrated book, which covers the Central Asian section of the Silk Road – from Lake Issyk-kul through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, the Kyzyl Kum Desert, Khiva and Merv to Herat, Kabul and Iran – Jonathan Tucker uses travellers’ anecdotes and a wealth of literary and historical sources to celebrate the cultural heritage of the countries that lie along the Silk Road and illuminate the lives of those who once travelled through the very heart of the world.Read more
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The Silva Mind Control Method, Mindset With Muscle, The Inflamed Mind, Crystal Mindfulness 4 Books Collection Set
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Silva Mind Control Method, Mindset With Muscle, The Inflamed Mind, Crystal Mindfulness 4 Books Collection Set:
The Silva Mind Control Method:
ISBN-10 : 1982185600
ISBN-13 : 978-1982185602
The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress, overcome bad habits and emotional insecurity, increase creativity, develop concentration, harness your dreams, and deepen your relationships.Mindset With Muscle:
ISBN-10 : 1781332142
ISBN-13 : 978-1781332146
HOW WOULD IT FEEL TO HAVE THE BODY AND BUSINESS YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF? Mindset with Muscle takes you on a different transformation journey. Rather than hitting the gym and obsessing about success, this book brings you ‘sets and reps for the brain’.The Inflamed Mind:
ISBN-10 : 1780723725
ISBN-13 : 978-1780723723
In this game-changing book, University of Cambridge Professor Edward Bullmore reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain. He explains how and why we now know that mental disorders can have their root cause in the immune system, and outlines a future revolution.Crystal Mindfulness:
ISBN-10 : 1780289731
ISBN-13 : 978-1780289731
Are you looking for a better way to practice mindfulness? Crystals can help in so many ways. They have been around for millions of years and in their terms the passing of decades is merely the blink of an eye, so they offer new ways of perceiving your life.Read more
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The Silva Mind Control Method: The Revolutionary Program by the Founder of the World’s Most Famous Mind Control Course
The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress, overcome bad habits and emotional insecurity, increase creativity, develop concentration, harness your dreams, and deepen your relationships. Featuring transformative advice and fascinating case studies, this revolutionary book teaches you to use your mind at a deeper and more effective level and reveal its extraordinary power.
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The Silver Bone: The Kyiv Mysteries
Kyiv, 1919. The Soviets control the city, but White armies menace them from the West. No man trusts his neighbour and any spark of resistance may ignite into open rebellion.
When Samson Kolechko’s father is murdered, his last act is to save his son from a falling Cossack sabre. Deprived of his right ear instead of his head, Samson is left an orphan, with only his father’s collection of abacuses for company.
Until, that is, his flat is requisitioned by two Red Army soldiers, whose secret plans Samson is somehow able to overhear with uncanny clarity. Eager to thwart them, he stumbles into a world of murder and intrigue that will either be the making of him – or finish what the Cossack started.
Inflected with Kurkov’s signature humour and magical realism, The Silver Bone takes inspiration from the real life archives of crime enforcement agencies in Kyiv, crafting a propulsive narrative that bursts to life with rich historical detail.
Translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk
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The Silver Eyes Graphic Novel (Five Nights at Freddy’s)
Don’t miss the first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy’s, an adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, The Silver Eyes, illustrated by fan-favourite game artist Claudia Schröder!
Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie – whose father owned the restaurant – and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret … and a murderous agenda.
- With tense, terrifying illustrations!
- Fans won’t want to miss this graphic novel adaptation
- Don’t miss books 2 and 3 in this stunning graphic novel series: The Twisted Ones and The Fourth Closet
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The Simple 5 Ingredient Skinny Slow Cooker Recipe Book: 5 Ingredients, Low Calorie, No Fuss
The Simple 5 Ingredient Skinny Slow Cooker Recipe Book
5 Ingredients, Low Calorie, No Fuss!Super-easy slow cooker recipes that need just 5 ingredients! Say goodbye to long and complicated prep time and hello to quick and easy, healthy slow cooker meals. This delicious collection of every day dishes include meat, fish vegetable, vegetarian, soups, treats & desserts and all under 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 calories per serving. Dishes include mouth watering Hoisin Chicken, Beef Burritos, Glazed Apricot Pork, Thai Prawn Curry, Macaroni Cheese, Chocolate Fudge & Caramel Apple Dip.
Ideal for anyone new to slow cooking, or those who don’t have time for lengthy ingredients and demanding preparation. If you’re looking for fuss-free, healthy family meals and also keeping an eye on your waistline, these skinny slow cooker recipes are the perfect solution.
In the 5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipe Book UK you’ll find:
★ Over 75 Delicious & Simple Recipes Using Just 5 Ingredients
★ UK Measurements & Methods
★ All Dishes Fall Below 600 Calories Each
★ Helpful Introduction To Using Your Slow Cooker
★ Tips For Choosing The Right Ingredients
★ Nutritional Guidance
★ Can Compliment Popular Weight Loss Plans Like The Fast Diet Or Slimming World.Read more
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The Simple Chinese Cookbook: 50 Essential Chinese Recipes You Need To Have
DISCOVER AMAZING CHINESE RECIPES WITH THE AMAZING SIMPLE CHINESE COOKBOOKTODAY!
Without Delay, You Will Find Amazing Recipes In This Book Such As:
★ Hot & Sour Soup
★ Wonton Soup
★ Honey Walnut Shrimp
★ Steamed Fish
★ Stir-Fried Shrimp & Scallions
★ Kung Pao Chicken – Keto-Friendly
★ Orange Chicken
★ Chinese Pork BBQ (Char Siu)
★ Chinese Pork Dumplings
★ Chop Suey
★ Easy Moo Shu Pork
★ Peking Pork Chops – Slow-Cooked
★ Crispy Tofu With Sweet & Sour Sauce
★ Shiitake & Scallion Lo Mein
And Much Much More!
Pick up your copy of the book right now by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!
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The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties in Children: What They Are and How to Help (Simple Guides)
· What are attachment difficulties? · How do they affect children? · How can you help? This book provides clear and concise answers to these important questions – and more. Much more than just a simple introduction to the subject of attachment, the book is also full of advice and practical ideas you can try. It tackles some challenging questions, such as ‘what is the difference between trauma and attachment?’, and explains how having an understanding of attachment is only part of the overall picture when it comes to caring for traumatized children. It is an essential read for any adult parenting or caring for a child who has experienced attachment difficulties. Author’s bio: Betsy de Thierry is a mum of four brilliant boys, a practising psychotherapist, a qualified primary school teacher, and founder of two organisations that offer therapy and therapeutic education in many cities in the UK. She lives in Bath.Read more
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The Simple Guide to Child Trauma: What It Is and How to Help (Simple Guides)
· What is trauma?
· How does it affect children?
· How can adults help?Providing straightforward answers to these complex questions, The Simple Guide to Child Trauma is the perfect starting point for any adult caring for or working with a child who has experienced trauma. It will help them to understand more about a child’s emotional and behavioural responses following trauma and provides welcome strategies to aid recovery. Reassuring advice will also rejuvenate adults’ abilities to face the challenges of supporting children.
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The Simple Serah: The Story of Prophet Muhammad: 2 (The Simple Seerah)
After struggling through the challenges of Prophethood in part one, and narrowly surviving an ination attempt by the Quraysh, the Prophet is left with no choice but to leave his hometown; the place he was born, raised, and loved. Together with his best friend Abu Bakr, he migrates northwards in search of a new home. Now begins a new chapter in Prophet Muhammad’s life: building a new community. A community based on the principles of fairness, justice, kindness, and woring the One true God alone. Though warmly received by many in the city, there are pockets of people who don’t want him there and will try to undermine him at every step. And then there remains the issue of the Quraysh who only have one thing on their mind: revenge. For the best reading experience, we recommend reading Part One of The Simple Seerah before starting this book.Read more
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The Simple Sourdough Cookbook: A beginner’s guide for baking traditional artisan bread recipes at home (Caterina Milano Cookbooks)
*** 2023 RECENTLY REVISED RECIPES Edition ***
Food is Life! With food prices rising and availability decreasing, why not give yourself the gift of making your own homemade delicious and nutritious Sourdough Bread!
There has never been a better time to buy some bulk ingredients and learn a new skill that can not only feed you, but is a new enjoyable hobby that you can do in your own home. A fresh loaf of Sourdough Bread can feed you for days and is also a great gift to give to a neighbor, family member or friend.
My name is Caterina Milano and I have been a food enthusiast for over 40 years! Since a young age, I have been obsessed with exceptional culinary recipes. I have included my favourite tried and tested recipes in this book for you to enjoy. The Simple SourDough Cookbook is all you will ever need! I have included many tips, tricks and photos. You will learn over 40 recipes and have access to another 21 bonus recipes, all with color photos! Plus all measurements are in both metric and Imperial volume forms. Sourdough Bread is a fantastic and delicious skill to perfect. Just take a moment to imagine the smell of fresh Sourdough Bread coming from your kitchen!
In The Simple SourDough Cookbook, you will learn:
- How to make basic Sourdough Bread
- Advanced techniques and popular substitutions.
- Troubleshooting
- 11 Savory sourdough recipe variations all with color photos
- 16 Sweet sourdough recipe variations all with color photos
- 14 Focaccia and sandwich bread recipes all with color photos
- Additional access to my bonus book “21 Recipes to eat with Sourdough Bread: Dips, Spreads, Soups and more!”
and that’s not all!
Food availability has been shown to be unstable by recent events in the world. Maybe it’s time for you to become more self-reliant. Don’t hesitate to learn this essential and enjoyable skill that is so important for a more self-sufficient life-style. Making your own bread has been shown to be a relaxing, educational and creative hobby. If you are looking to increase your income, baking Sourdough Bread has also become a viable small business in recent years.
Don’t delay, click the “Add to Cart” button today to get started learning this enjoyable skill that will help you become more self-sufficient!
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The Simplest Baby Book in the World: The Illustrated, Grab-And-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby
You’ve got this!The Simplest Baby Book in the World is the illustrated grab-and-do guide that helps today’s moms and dads gain confidence in their ability to be great parents.
It makes raising a baby easier by curating and distilling down to their essentials the best-of-the-best advice on topics like sleep training, feeding and safety from doctors, nurses, parents and nannies. You will quickly and easily find simple solutions and have proven techniques at your fingertips when you need them most whether it’s 2 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Forget all the other baby books and ‘bibles’ you will never read, choose The Simplest Baby Book in the World to raise your healthy, happy baby.
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The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 2: Deadtime Stories for Boos & Ghouls: Volume 2
The second of three volumes collecting the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics by creator Matt Groening―packaged in a deluxe, die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark.
Featuring an introduction by Lisa Simpson
The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first of 23 comics were produced by Bongo, and while some adapted the TV episodes, most told new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics, including Kyle Baker, Ian Boothby, Dan Brereton, Gerry Duggan, Pia Guerra, Peter Kuper, Carol Lay, Nina Matsumoto, Terry Moore, Steve Niles, Brian Posehn, James Robinson, Tone Rodriguez, Scott Shaw, and Jim Woodring.
Collected for the first time in a deluxe hardcover slipcase with a glow-in-the-dark, die-cut cover, these award-winning, full-color comics place the world’s most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science-fiction, and supernatural settings, making this series the perfect gift for the Halloween season and Simpsons fans of all ages. The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 2: Deadtime Stories for Boos & Ghouls is the perfect addition to any Simpsons collection.Read more
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The Singing Tree: No. 1 (Barbie Story Library)
Takes the reader on a journey into the worlds of the Enchanted Forest, Magic Meadow, Cloud Kingdom, Fairytale Land and the Shining Sea. Here, Barbie appears as a unique character in each world and has a selection of special friends and exciting adventures.Read more
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The Single Sales Principle
When selling are the following statements true or false? : ** Always Be Closing ** ** Attitude Sets Altitude ** ** People Buy People ** ** Customers Like to Talk about Themselves ** ** It’s a Numbers Game ** ** Sell the Sizzle not the Sausage** ** Money Talks ** Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail ** All false, claims Mark Blackmore. They are myths of selling that have been passed on through generations without any evidence that they work. Through extensive research Mark substitutes the 8 myths with the Single Sales Principle – the definitive answer for why people buy. In addition, Mark introduces the DECIDE sales process, a methodology designed specifically to achieve the Single Sales Principle.Read more
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The Sister-in-Law: A gripping psychological domestic thriller full of suspense and shocking twists
Living with family can be murder.I’ve never met my husband’s sister, because she’s been in prison for as long as I’ve known him. If that’s not a warning sign, I don’t know what is. I should have paid attention to that. Maybe then I wouldn’t be in this situation.
Abby is lovely when she’s first released, which makes it easy to let her move in with us. But it doesn’t take long for the cracks to show. Although she’s nice to me when her brother is around, she becomes a different person as soon as he leaves the room. No, not a person — a monster.
She’s threatened me one too many times, and now my marriage is at stake. Daniel doesn’t believe the things she does, and the whole village is starting to think I’m crazy. I’ll have to discover her dark truth and prove how dangerous she is, but I’ll only get one chance at this.
Because I’m playing with fire.
THE SISTER-IN-LAW is the new psychological thriller from Bristol author AJ Carter, whose books are bursting with mystery, danger, and multiple dark twists.
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The Sister-in-Law: An utterly gripping psychological thriller
‘I had to pick my jaw firmly up from the floor when I sadly finished this fantastic novel. I started reading it on Friday night and couldn’t take myself away from it until the wee small hours. I was captivated from start until finish.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘You don’t think Jamie and I have secrets, do you? No, we tell each other everything.’ She smiled. ‘Including your dirty little secret. So maybe it’s time to start being nice to me?’
THE WIFE: Clare is ready for a break. It’s been a tough year and now she wants to put her feet up. Arriving at the Italian villa for their summer holiday, she decides it’s high time her husband and his family did some of the work. After all, her husband owes her…
THE HUSBAND: Even though Dan had his head turned by someone else, he’s realised the error of his ways. He’s here now, and he says it’s for keeps. Clare can trust him, can’t she? At least he’ll have his brother there, to keep him in line…
THE BROTHER: Jamie is the prodigal child, back in the family fold again after years of travelling abroad. But when he gets to the villa, he’s not alone. He’s brought a wife, someone none of them have met before.
THE SISTER-IN-LAW: Ella is everything Clare isn’t. Glamorous. Young. Influential. But she knows a secret about Clare. Something that has the power to break the whole family apart.
And there’s someone who will do whatever it takes to make sure that this deep secret never comes to the surface.
An utterly unputdownable, gripping, twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Before I Go To Sleep, The Girl on the Train and Date Night.
Readers are loving The Sister-in-Law:
‘Wow wow wow… I could not put it down! A gripping, on-the-edge-of-your-seat page turner… My blood pressure was up the whole way though this!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I give this book 5 stars, hands down! What a fantastically written thriller! I COULD NOT put this book down… Holy cow. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen – PLOT TWIST! I highly recommend this fast-paced thrilling read. You will not be disappointed!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A story that will send shivers down your spine… I was literally on the edge of my seat… Electrifying. I could hardly control myself in my desperation to discover what secrets were being hidden… An enthralling page-turner that I defy anyone to try and put down… A totally addictive read.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was just what I needed during this stressful time… This was the most amazing escape to the Amalfi Coast… I couldn’t put this down… You need to read it to believe it!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A perfect excuse to shut everything else that is going on on this planet out… It’s one you don’t want to put down, but you don’t want it to end either… Brilliant!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Pulled me in and held me captive from the very start… The perfect escape from these uncertain and stressful days… Twisty, compulsively readable and another sure hit for an author who should certainly occupy a place on your must-read list.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!! What an absolutely fantastic and gripping read… I have devoured this book in just one sitting… There is no way I could’ve predicted this ending. It actually shocked me.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a book!… A powder keg – you just knew everything was going to blow, but you never knew when!’ Robin Loves Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, wow, wow! Serious book hangover commencing!… What an absolute cracker of a novel… I honestly thought I’d worked it out and then BAM it was all up in the air again and WOWZERS, the ending was 100% unexpected.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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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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The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea: A totally stunning and emotional page-turner (Heaven’s Cove)
Sitting by the window with views of the shining sea, a white-haired woman seals an envelope with trembling hands and thinks of her grandchildren – two sisters who haven’t spoken for years. Will her final message bring them back together?Ever since her sister Caitlin left the village of Heaven’s Cove, Isla has cared for their beloved grandmother Jessie in her cosy red-brick cottage by the sea. Now, heartbroken after Jessie’s death, Isla hopes to bond again with her sister. Until Caitlin insists she wants to sell the cottage they spent their childhood in.
But their grandmother, who always had a twinkle in her eye, had other plans. At her will reading the sisters are handed an envelope containing a cryptic riddle in Jessie’s handwriting. Certain their grandmother, who loved puzzles and crosswords, wanted them to solve it together, Isla begs Caitlin for more time.
Then Isla meets tall, brooding Ben in the village, come from America seeking answers about his own family history. One of his ancestors was close to a relative of Jessie’s… did Jessie mean for them to meet?
As Ben and Isla walk together on the wild Devon beaches, they discover a heartbreaking generations-old story of a woman who chose her family over true love. But Isla and Caitlin are no closer to solving their grandmother’s riddle: and when Caitlin finally shares a shocking secret about her life back in London, selling their grandmother’s home seems the only way forward.
Without their grandmother to guide them, will the sisters ever rediscover the meaning of family? Or will Isla be forced to leave Ben, and Heaven’s Cove behind forever?
This book can be enjoyed as a standalone.
An absolutely gripping and addictive page-turner about family secrets and sisterhood. Fans of Barbara O’Neal, Faith Hogan and Debbie Macomber will adore being swept away to the rugged Devon coast.
Read what everyone’s saying about The Sisters at the Last House Before the Sea:
‘Took me on a heart-warming journey… Set a smile on my face… I could not put this book down for I was completely lost in the story… Enchanting…I loved this novel so much.’Cindy L Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulous… A wonderful story which I absolutely adored reading! I loved the family relationships… Perfect! A delightful read.’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gorgeous hug of a book… Wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket. It has warmth, charm, laugh-out-loud moments… I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wonderful… I picked it up to read a few pages and wound up reading late into the night. Loved.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I love these books… It is brilliant… Just fantastic… Liz Eeles writes fab books.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I want it to continue forever… Warmed my heart… Absolutely compelling… Their story captivated me.’ @tessa.talks.books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Love this series, the books never disappoint… Beautiful… Loved the characters.’ Goodreads reviewer
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The Sistine Chapel
- Presents new photography of the Sistine Chapel, one of the most-visited places in the world
- Text in English and Italian
The images in this volume are the result of the photo shoot carried out in the Sistine Chapel between December 2015 and January 2016. New technologies have made it possible to achieve spectacular results, ensuring a more faithful and accurate reproduction of the Sistine masterpieces. The use of innovative Gigapixel technology has allowed achievements in life-size reproductions of the frescoes and an until now unpublished reading of the entire decoration of the Sistine, restoring its clarity and original colour.
Text in English and Italian.
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The Six Nations Rugby Song Book
A must for all rugby fans! Anthems, hymns and folksongs for the ideal rugby sing-song. Includes ‘Sosban Fach’, ‘Fields of Athenry’, ‘Scotland the Brave’ and much more …Read more
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The Six-Minute Entrepreneur: The inspirational business book and Sunday Times bestseller from the Dragon’s Den star
The inspirational new business book and Sunday Times bestseller from the star of Dragons’ Den, teaching you the lessons, habits, and strategies needed to start, run, and grow a business in just six minutes each week.
‘Sara cuts through the noise to show that just six minutes is enough, if you have the drive, passion and consistency to achieve your dream’ Steven Bartlett, podcaster, entrepreneur and bestselling author of Diary of a CEO
Have you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way?
Sara Davies, founder of the global craft business Crafter’s Companion and star of Dragons’ Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship. This book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week.
Filled with stories from Sara’s own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business.
From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practise over the coming week.
No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.
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The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women in Space
The remarkable true story of America’s first women astronauts
‘Lifts the curtain on the moment when Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for man” expanded to encompass the talent, ambition and perseverance of America’s first female astronauts’ MARGOT LEE SHETTERLY, bestselling author of Hidden Figures
‘Strap yourself in for a thrilling ride with genuine American heroes – six women who proved you don’t need the right plumbing to have the right stuff!’ LYNN SHERR, author of Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space
When NASA sent astronauts to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s the agency excluded women from the corps, arguing that only military test pilots – a group then made up exclusively of men – had the right stuff. It was an era in which women were steered away from jobs in science and deemed too fragile for space flight. Eventually, though, NASA relented and opened the application process to everyone, regardless of race or gender. From a 1977 candidate pool of 8,000 six elite women were selected – Sally Ride, Judy Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon.
In The Six, acclaimed journalist Loren Grush shows these brilliant and courageous women enduring claustrophobic – and sometimes deeply sexist – media attention, undergoing rigorous survival training, and preparing for years to take multi-million-dollar payloads into orbit. Together, the Six helped build the tools that made the space program run. One of the group, Judy Resnik, sacrificed her life when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded at 46,000 feet. Everyone knows of Sally Ride’s history-making first space ride, but each of the Six would make their mark.
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The Skincare Bible: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Great Skin
For anyone who loves straight-talking, practical advice on skincare, this book is the perfect, Christmas beautiful gift.
_________________We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear.
Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK’s leading consultant dermatologists. Equipped with years of expertise, she sets out to cut through the noise and distinguish the nuggets from the nonsense! Tackling common complaints such as acne, dryness, rosacea and aging, The Skincare Bible is your definitive companion to your body’s biggest organ.
Clear, concise and packed full of tips on the best products and routines, it will help you discover what works for you and find confidence in your own skin.
_________________‘I now feel safe in the knowledge that I’m armed with the latest science-backed information about how to care for my skin’ Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution
‘A refreshing, fad-free guide to glowing skin. A must-read for anyone struggling with their skin health’ Dr Megan Rossi, author of Eat Yourself Health
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The Skinny 15 Minute Meals Recipe Book: Delicious, Nutritious, Super-Fast Low Calorie Meals in 15 Minutes Or Less. All Under 300, 400 & 500 Calories.: … or Less. All Under…
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The Skinny 15 Minute Meals Recipe Book
Delicious, Nutritious & Super-Fast Low Calorie Meals in 15 Minutes Or Less. All Under 300, 400 & 500 Calories.
In our fast paced way of life, healthy, balanced and nutritious meals are often the first thing to be compromised. “I haven’t got time to cook”, “I’ll eat on the go” or “I’ll skip lunch and eat later” are just some of the excuses we all use throughout our hectic lives resulting in poor diet choices, sluggishness and weight gain.
If you are following a diet, meal choices can become even more difficult and the added pressure of finding time to prepare food can cause you to fall at the first hurdle.
Here’s the good news!
If you are time-poor but want to eat healthy, delicious and nutritious meals every day…you can, and all in 15 minutes or less! The Skinny 15 Minute Meals Recipe Book brings 70 breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes to the table in 15 minutes or less and all below 300, 400 or 500 calories each.
Each recipe serves 2 and is big on flavour and nutrition – no compromises.
If you think you haven’t got time to cook…think again! You can be eating delicious skinny, fat burning meals every day in just 15 minutes.
You may also enjoy other titles from the innovative ‘Skinny’ calorie-counted series. Just search ‘CookNation’ on Amazon.
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The Skint Cook: Discover the ultimate budget-busting cookbook with mouth-watering recipes for every mood and occasion – as seen on TV with Jamie Oliver!
This is cooking on a budget at its best: maximum flavour, minimum spend.
The Skint Cook is bursting with super simple, budget-friendly recipes that pack a big punch.
Whether you’re cooking for one or trying to feed a crowd, learn how to use up leftovers, knock out showstoppers and still have cash to spare.
Packed with good sense, good value recipes, The Skint Cook is all about getting back to basics and using what you have to create big, hearty, wholesome meals with ingredients that are accessible at prices that are affordable.
There’s updates on classics, flavour combos to die for and new recipes that are about to become your go-to staples – alongside a showcase of tricks and twists that are ingeniously simple and incredibly effective. Whether it’s swapping butter for margarine or turning leftover doughnuts into the bread pudding of your dreams, The Skint Cook shows you how to get resourceful and make cooking on a budget a fun, sustainable part of your everyday lifestyle.
From store-cupboard dinners to inventive family feasts, Friday night fake-aways to Sunday roasts, this is stress-free, feel-good food you can’t get enough of.
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The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing: My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky
Look up…
The Art of Stargazingis the ultimate insider’s guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies.
In this must-have handbook for budding stargazers – and anyone looking for a little more wonder in their lives – Maggie will help you to identify stars and teach you the basics of naked-eye observation, offering fascinating facts plus advice on kit, ‘dark sky’ locations and much more. Also included are beautiful illustrations to accompany each constellation and an easy-to-read sky map. With Maggie by your side, the night sky will truly come alive.
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The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing: My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky
Look up…
The Art of Stargazingis the ultimate insider’s guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies.
In this must-have handbook for budding stargazers – and anyone looking for a little more wonder in their lives – Maggie will help you to identify stars and teach you the basics of naked-eye observation, offering fascinating facts plus advice on kit, ‘dark sky’ locations and much more. Also included are beautiful illustrations to accompany each constellation and an easy-to-read sky map. With Maggie by your side, the night sky will truly come alive.
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The Sky: The Art Of Final Fantasy Boxed Set (second Edition): The Art of Final Fantasy Set
This lavish boxed set holds three separate hardcover books (The Sky 1, 2, and 3) containing Yoshitaka Amano’s visionary illustrations of the heroes, monsters, and worldscapes of the first ten games in the groundbreaking Final Fantasy series.But that’s far from all—also included in the boxed set is the bonus softcover book All About Yoshitaka Amano, containing an interview, a bibliography, thumbnail guides to The Sky, and dozens of photographs of Amano, his New York and Tokyo studios, and what inspires him as an artist!
A further bonus is a mini The Sky Premium Flipbook, containing two different Final Fantasy animations made by Amano. Completing the boxed set are two souvenir items—a silver ink Final Fantasy print on clear acetate, and two oversize Final Fantasy postcards. The box itself is clothbound with a hinged lid and silver ribbon inside to lift out the interior contents.
The Sky is truly a treasure chest for all fans of Final Fantasy and the artist who created its unforgettable imagery, Yoshitaka Amano!
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The Skyrim Library – Volumes I, II & III (Box Set): 1-3
Presented for the first time ever, the 3 volume set of The Elder Scrolls V; Skyrim Library enclosed in a deluxe slipcase. 9781783293193 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Skyrim Library, Vol. I: The Histories – June 2015 For the first time, the collected texts from the critically and commercially acclaimed fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are bound together in three exciting volumes. Lavishly illustrated and produced, these titles are straight out of the world of Skyrim – and a must for any wandering adventurer. 9781783293209 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Skyrim Library, Vol. II: Man, Mer, and Beast – March 2016 Delve deeper into the lore behind one of the most successful and critically acclaimed fantasy games of all time, Skyrim. Featuring in-game texts on factions, landscapes, creatures, heroes, and dragons. 9781783293216 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Skyrim Library, Vol. III: The Arcane – September 2016Read more
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The Sleeping Beauties: And Other Stories of Mystery Illness
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021
‘To compare any book to a Sacks is unfair, but this one lives up to it . . . I finished it feeling thrillingly unsettled, and wishing there was more.’ – James McConnachie, Sunday Times
In Sweden, refugee children fall asleep for months and years at a time. In upstate New York, high school students develop contagious seizures. In the US Embassy in Cuba, employees complain of headaches and memory loss after hearing strange noises in the night.
These disparate cases are some of the most remarkable diagnostic mysteries of the twenty-first century, as both doctors and scientists have struggled to explain them within the boundaries of medical science and – more crucially – to treat them. What unites them is that they are all examples of a particular type of psychosomatic illness: medical disorders that are influenced as much by the idiosyncratic aspects of individual cultures as they are by human biology.
Inspired by a poignant encounter with the sleeping refugee children of Sweden, Wellcome Prize-winning neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan travels the world to visit other communities who have also been subject to outbreaks of so-called ‘mystery’ illnesses.
From a derelict post-Soviet mining town in Kazakhstan, to the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua via an oil town in Texas, to the heart of the Maria Mountains in Colombia, O’Sullivan hears remarkable stories from a fascinating array of people, and attempts to unravel their complex meaning while asking the question: who gets to define what is and what isn’t an illness?
Reminiscent of the work of Oliver Sacks, Stephen Grosz and Henry Marsh, The Sleeping Beauties is a moving and unforgettable scientific investigation with a very human face.
‘A study of diseases that we sometimes say are ‘all in the mind’, and an explanation of how unfair that characterisation is.’ – Tom Whipple, The Times Books of the Year
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The Slimming Foodie Easy Meals Every Day: Healthy dinners for the whole family
Say goodbye to dinnertime dilemmas with more than 100 simple, healthy and tasty recipes from bestselling author the Slimming Foodie.Perfect for home cooks of all levels, this book will take the stress out of mealtimes, with recipes that are fuss-free and use everyday ingredients that won’t break the bank. Including a chapter for each day of the week, plus four weekly meal plans and shopping lists, it has never been easier to eat well after a long day!
Recipes include:
Sweet potato & mozzarella ‘sausage’ rolls
Miso-maple glazed salmon
Tandoori chicken burgers
Sweet & sour pork
Mac ‘n’ cheese ‘lasagne’
Slow-cooker ginger beer ham
Rustic ‘profiteroles’ with caramelized biscuit toppingPraise for the Slimming Foodie:
‘Pip Payne is on a mission to help us eat well, without feeling we’re on a diet.’ – BESTRead more
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The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever
Longlisted for the National Book Award
The never-before-told story of an obscure little street at the lower tip of Manhattan and the remarkable artists who got their start there.
For just over a decade, from 1956 to 1967, a collection of dilapidated former sail-making warehouses clustered at the lower tip of Manhattan became the quiet epicenter of the art world. Coenties Slip, a dead-end street near the water, was home to a circle of wildly talented and varied artists that included Robert Indiana, Ellsworth Kelly, Agnes Martin, James Rosenquist, Delphine Seyrig, Lenore Tawney, and Jack Youngerman. As friends and inspirations to one another, they created a unique community for unbridled creative expression and experimentation, and the works they made at the Slip would go on to change the course of American art.
Now, for the first time, Prudence Peiffer pays homage to these artists and the unsung impact their work had on the direction of late twentieth-century art and film. This remarkable biography, as transformative as the artists it illuminates, questions the very concept of a “group” or “movement,” as it spotlights the Slip’s eclectic mix of gender and sexual orientation, abstraction and Pop, experimental film, painting, and sculpture, assemblage and textile works. Brought together not by the tenets of composition or technique, nor by philosophy or politics, the artists cultivated a scene at the Slip defined by a singular spirit of community and place. They drew lasting inspiration from one another, but perhaps even more from where they called home, and the need to preserve the solitude its geography fostered. Despite Coenties Slip’s obscurity, the entire history of Manhattan was inscribed into its cobblestones–one of the first streets and central markets of the new colony, built by enslaved people, with revolutionary meetings at the tavern just down Pearl Street; named by Herman Melville in Moby Dick and site of the boom and bust of the city’s maritime industry; and, in the artists’s own time, a development battleground for Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses. The Slip’s history is entwined with that of the artists and their art–eclectic and varied work that was made from the wreckage of the city’s many former lives.
An ambitious and singular account of a time, a place, and a group of extraordinary people, The Slip investigates the importance of community, and makes an argument for how we are shaped by it, and how it in turns shapes our work.
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The Slum Lady: A heartwarming women’s saga story (Victorian Runaway Women)
One tormented lady. A daring escape. A chance for a new beginning.
1890s London
Pushed to breaking point, feisty Lady Catherine Frankland takes the bold and controversial decision to flee her terrifying husband for good, preferring a life of poverty in London’s East End.
Desperate, she believes even the slums will offer a greater chance of fulfilment in life than her idyllic – but prison-like – stately home. In a brave fight for survival, she mysteriously vanishes, leaving those behind wondering if she is alive – or dead.
An unlikely friendship with an impoverished but wily tenement neighbour enables the well-to-do lady to adjust to her new lifestyle. Alas, when Catherine secures a housemaid’s position in Mayfair, her aristocratic past suddenly catches up with her with dire consequences. Caught between her past and the future she longs for, Catherine must make a life-altering decision that could change everything.
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Join Catherine on her heartwrenching, emotional journey as this strong woman navigates the challenges of escaping her past, building a new life, and daring to hope for love and happiness amidst the hardships she faces.
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The Smallest Giant: An Actor’s Life
I was happy enough in the circus appearing as the tallest midget in captivity, but when my employer decided that I should also appear as the smallest giant in captivity, I decided it was time to move on and seek my fortune in a different sphere Thus begins Michael Craig’s fascinating, wittily wicked memoir of his life in film, theatre and television. After spending more than fifty years in the hurly burly of show business, Michael Craig has become an essential part of Australian cultural life. In The Smallest Giant, he shares anecdotes about this life and the people he has loved and worked with, including Julie Andrews, Judi Dench, Harold Pinter and Peter O’Toole. Starting as a journeyman actor in English repertory theatre, Michael went on to have an extraordinary international career as a theatre and film actor and writer. He has appeared in more than fifty films and countless television productions, acted with the Royal Shakespeare Company, on Broadway in New York and on London’s West End in major productions like Funny Girl with Barbara Streisand. Coming to Australia in 1972, Michael met actress Sue Walker, the star of such shows as Gypsy, and settled down for good. He most famously starred as Dr William Sharp in the ABC’s long-running television drama GP and has worked with the cream of Australian theatre. With an easy charm, Michael proves himself an exceptional raconteur as he tells the story of a struggling young actor who became the star of film, theatre and television.Read more
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The Smart Branding Book: How to build a profitable and resilient brand (Concise Advice)
Most businesses today can readily access the required technology and talent to match competitors’ innovations and ideas quickly, making products and services similar to one another. In the modern business environment, companies instead need to build brands that consumers recognize and trust if they’re looking for sustainable, profitable growth.
This book presents in a concise fashion the latest thinking and methods for successful branding. Clear and accessible, it contains real-life examples from business, practical frameworks, and inspiring illustrations. It explains what branding really is, why a brand is so critical to success in business, and how to maximize the growth of your current and future products/services through branding.
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The Smart Marketing Book: The Definitive Guide to Effective Marketing Strategies (Concise Advice)
The Smart Marketing Book is a handbook for modern marketing. It provides practical, evidence-based advice and inspiration on all aspects of marketing from business, brand and innovation strategy through to communications, sales promotion and customer experience. It contains no waffle nor jargon – just clear explanations and unique frameworks and visualisations that make sophisticated ideas easy to grasp, plus famous examples that bring key concepts to life. It offers the clearest summary of marketing principles and latest thinking available.Read more
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The Smeds and the Smoos
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.
‘By a loobular lake on a far-off planet
There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet.
Not far away, on a humplety hill,
There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.’The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue).
So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove.
But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories.There’s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world!
- Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
- Superworm is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (narrator), Matt Smith (Superworm) and Rob Brydon (Crow)
- New for September 2022 – look out for The Baddies,the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
‘Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.’ The Sun
Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler:
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- Stick Man
- Superworm
- Tabby McTat
- The Highway Rat
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding
- The Smeds and the Smoos
- Tiddler
- Ugly Five
- Zog
- Zog and the Flying Doctors
Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats.
Each title also has a sticker activity book with over 300 stickers and pages of activities for hours of extra fun.
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The Smeds and the Smoos
Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.
‘By a loobular lake on a far-off planet
There lived a young Smed, and her name was Janet.
Not far away, on a humplety hill,
There lived a young Smoo by the name of Bill.’The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue).
So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove.
But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories.There’s even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this picture book from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator is literally out of this world!
- Friendship, love, adventure and togetherness are at the heart of this joyful story
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
- Superworm is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (narrator), Matt Smith (Superworm) and Rob Brydon (Crow)
- New for September 2022 – look out for The Baddies,the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
‘Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.’ The Sun
Collect the whole Scholastic picture book series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler:
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- Stick Man
- Superworm
- Tabby McTat
- The Highway Rat
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding
- The Smeds and the Smoos
- Tiddler
- Ugly Five
- Zog
- Zog and the Flying Doctors
Also available in hardback, board book, book and CD and early reader formats.
Each title also has a sticker activity book with over 300 stickers and pages of activities for hours of extra fun.
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The Snail and the Whale 20th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate the 20th birthday of the bestselling classic The Snail and the Whale, with this special anniversary edition of the story, including bonus content.
“How I long to sail!” said the tiny snail.
One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it’s the tiny snail’s big plan that saves the day! This is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
The Snail and the Whale 20th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as extra-special bonus content including a letter from the author and some early sketches from the illustrator to celebrate the anniversary year.
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