• Barrister: Funny Journal. Barrister Gifts.

    LOOKING FOR AN UNIQUE GIFT FOR BARRISTERS?

    A standard-sized 6”x9” – 108 pages lined Journal with 20 lines on each page (front side as well as backside). This is a perfect gift for men and women and useful at home & office. The book can be used for daily journaling, remember daily priorities, writing affirmations, and to-do lists; noting your thoughts or upcoming events, etc.

    What You Will Receive?

    • Artist Made Designs On Cover (Front & Back)
    • Do It Yourself Table Of Content (Total 17 Entries)
    • Machine Grade Binding
    • Funny Quoted Cover
    • Title Mentioned On The Spine
    • Sturdy White Pages
    • Smooth Matte Finish Cover

    GIVE A CREATIVE GIFT. CLICK ‘BUY NOW’!

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    £6.60
  • Barron’s 500 Flash Cards of American Sign Language

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    Barron’s 500 Flash Cards of American Sign Language feature full-color photos with brief descriptions to help you learn practical signs for everyday usage. This set is ideal for students, teachers, or anyone who is interested in learning American sign language.

    Photos appear on the front of each card with meanings, brief descriptions of hand and arm motions, and related words on the back of each card. Where appropriate, the photos include directional arrows that show hand or arm movements. These cards also show the correct formations of hand shapes and facial expressions to eliminate any possible confusion regarding intended word meanings.

    Each card has a hole in one corner to accommodate a metal ring included with the boxed set, so you can rearrange the cards in any way you want to study. You can review signs that you have difficulty identifying, or group signs together to form different sentences of your own.

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    £24.20
  • Barron’s Art Guide: Learning to Paint : Airbrush (Barron’s Art Guides: Learning to Paint)

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    Books in the Learning to Paint series present descriptions of art tools and materials and explain how to use them to achieve professional results. The airbrush is an important tool that is used extensively in four-color commercial art projects, and modern professional art training is not complete until students have mastered airbrush art. Instructions are presented here in the form of eary-to-follow directions, step-by-step full-color illustrations of works in progress, and practical solutions to common problems.

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    £7.10
  • Barry Cryer: Same Time Tomorrow?: The Life and Laughs of a Comedy Legend

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    Foreword by Sandy Toksvig | WATERSTONES’ BEST BOOKS OF 2023: ENTERTAINMENT

    ‘Give this book to everyone you know – NOW!’ Miriam Margolyes
    ‘This is a joyous, uplifting book’ Observer
    ‘He was so funny and such fun and here he is again in all his rib-tickling glory’ Gyles Brandreth

    ‘I don’t know how long I’ve got left . I don’t even buy green bananas anymore’

    When the legendary comedian Barry Cryer died in January 2022, there was a vast outpouring of grief, appreciation and anecdotes – from the general public and fellow comics alike. Now, his son, Bob, is doing what Barry’s humility did not allow: revealing the story of the man behind the jokes.

    This book is an ode both to Barry’s incredible life and to the lessons he so generously imparted on the art of comedy during his sixty-year career. Stretching from the music halls of the fifties, via working alongside everyone from Morecambe and Wise to Kenny Everett and David Frost, and into more recent times as a stalwart of Radio 4’s long-running I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, where he worked with Rob Brydon and David Mitchell among many others, this book is a hugely entertaining insight into the life of a true comedy legend. Bob also shares a range of exclusive material unique to the Cryer family – including family photos, memorabilia, oral recordings, interviews with friends and colleagues (among them Michael Palin and Eric Idle) – as well as Bob’s own personal reflections on living and working with a comedy icon.

    Laced with candour, warmth and filled with his trademark humour, Barry Cryer: Same Time Tomorrow? is not just a wonderfully witty and affectionate biography of a father by a son, but a heartwarming insight into a vanishing era of comedy.

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    £16.88£20.00
  • Barry McGee: Photography: Reproduction

    This monograph is the first to collect the photographs of internationally acclaimed multimedia artist Barry McGee.

    Though best known for the inventive graphic sensibility of his paintings and drawings, McGee’s use of photography is an essential, often underappreciated, component of his artistic vision. Captured at all hours and around the world with whatever camera is at hand, McGee’s images are immediate, casual, intimate, and anarchic all at once. His work boldly employs geometric shapes, clusters of framed drawings and paintings, distinctive characters, and found objects such as empty bottles, surfboards, and wrecked vehicles. Whether incorporated into his iconic multi-element compositions, or printed in the innumerable fanzines and artist’s books that often accompany his exhibitions, photographs pervade McGee’s practice. Barry McGee: Photographs provides unique insight into the process of a major American artist, and is a testament to the immense amount of visual information McGee has absorbed to build one of the most eclectic and innovative artistic legacies of our time.

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    £36.90£38.00
  • Barry the Fish with Fingers: A laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of Supertato!

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    Have you EVER seen a fish with fingers? No? Well, neither had the fish at the bottom of the ocean . . . until they caught sight of Barry! From the masterminds that brought you Supertato, Norman and No-Bot!

    Fish come from all over the ocean to see Puffy the Puffer Fish’s amazing bubbles. Big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles . . . they’ve never seen anything quite so amazing!

    That is until Barry arrives on the scene. Barry is a fish with fingers and he’s going to put them to good use. The fish are amazed. Life under the sea will never be the same again . . .

    This crazy deep-sea caper is sure to be a hit with all the kids!

    Look out for more hilarious stories from picture book superstars Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:

    Supertato stories:
    Supertato
    Supertato: Veggies Assemble
    Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run!
    Supertato: Evil Pea Rules
    Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
    Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea
    Supertato: Bubbly Troubly

    Other Supertato books:
    Supertato Sticker Activity Book
    Supertato Super Squad 
    Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)

    Selected other titles by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:
    Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster
    Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
    Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat
    Doug the Bug that went Boing!
    I Need a Wee!
    No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom
    No-Bot the Robot’s New Bottom
     

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    £6.20£6.60
  • Bartending For Dummies

    Make drinks like a master mixologist with 1,000 recipes

    Bartenders are the life of the party―and it’s never been easier to prepare and serve drinks that keep partygoers coming back for more! Whether you want to break into professional bartending or up your ante as a home mixologist, this clear, easy-to-follow guide has you covered. With tips on stocking your bar and working with the right tools and garnishes, as well as information on the latest liquor trends and popular new cocktails, it won’t be long before you hear, “Bartender, may I have another?”

    • Concoct the perfect timeless and modern drinks
    • Learn how to create perfect low and no-alcohol options
    • Replicate everyone’s favorite ready-to-drink cocktails
    • Stock your bar with the best glasses and tools

    If you’re looking for fresh ideas to keep your friends or customers happy, Bartending For Dummies is the perfect how-to resource for making a splash with great drinks.

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    £12.70£15.20

    Bartending For Dummies

    £12.70£15.20
  • Baseball America 2024 Almanac

    All the baseball stats for every level of the game in one book

    The only definitive baseball annual on the market, the Baseball America Almanac is a book whose value only grows year to year. It includes statistics and award winners for all levels of professional baseball with summaries and stats from the majors, minors, partner leagues, college baseball, foreign leagues and international competition. It covers what happened in baseball all around the globe in 2023.

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    £26.10
  • Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir

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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – “Driving, wild and hilarious” (The Washington Post), here is the incredible “memoir” of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran.

    When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre “one step below instruction manuals.” Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, “Call it anything you damn like.”

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    £12.79£18.00
  • Basic Accounting: The step-by-step course in elementary accountancy (Teach Yourself)

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    Is this the right book for me?

    Basic Accounting is a complete, step-by-step course in elementary accounting. Giving clear and concise explanations of accounting principles and practice including PAYE, cashflow statements, accounting for share capital, accounting standards and non-financial reporting, it is perfect for the newcomer to basic accounting, the first- level accounting student or anybody needing to brush up their accounting skills.

    No prior knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting is assumed. Clear explanations, diagrams and worked examples enable you to master the basic principles then apply them to practical examples to consolidate and test your knowledge.

    Basic Accounting includes:

    Chapter 1: Introduction
    Chapter 2: Source documents
    Chapter 3: The ledger system
    Chapter 4: Balancing the cash book
    Chapter 5: Double entry theory and practice
    Chapter 6: The trial balance
    Chapter 7: Gross profit and stock
    Chapter 8: Trading and profit and loss and accounts
    Chapter 9: The balance sheet
    Chapter 10: Illustrative example
    Chapter 11: Cash and bank transactions
    Chapter 12: Bank reconciliation
    Chapter 13: The petty cash book
    Chapter 14: Credit transactions and suppliers’ accounts
    Chapter 15: The accounts of credit customers
    Chapter 16: Purchases and sales returns
    Chapter 17: VAT and PAYE
    Chapter 18: Classification of ledger accounts
    Chapter 19: Final accounts of a sole trader
    Chapter 20: Interpretation of accounts
    Chapter 21: Cash flow statements
    Chapter 22: Capital and revenue expenditure
    Chapter 23: The genera; journal
    Chapter 24: Depreciation of fixed assets
    Chapter 25: Bad debts and provision for bad debts
    Chapter 26: Year-end adjustments
    Chapter 27: Incomplete records and single entry
    Chapter 28: Non-trading concerns and club accounts
    Chapter 29: Control Accounts
    Chapter 30: Partnership accounts
    Chapter 31: Accounting for management
    Chapter 32: Costs of production and manufacturing accounts
    Chapter 33: Introduction to limited companies
    Chapter 34: Accounting for share capital
    Chapter 35: The final accounts of a limited company
    Chapter 36: Accounting standards
    Chapter 37: Non-financial reporting
    Chapter 38: Computerized accounting

    Learn effortlessly with easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

    Not got much time?
    One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

    Author insights
    Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors’ many years of experience.

    Test yourself
    Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

    Extend your knowledge
    Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of accounting.

    Try this
    Innovative exercises illustrate what you’ve learnt and how to use it.

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    £11.40£14.20
  • Basic advice on first aid at work (pack of 20) (Industry guidance leaflet)

    01
    This leaflet contains basic advice on first aid for use in an emergency. It is designed to help employees deal with first aid incidents at work (FAW) and contains easy to understand diagrams and photographs which illustrate the advice. It is not a substitute for effective training but should be used as a reminder or study aid.

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    £9.50
  • Basic Computing for the Older Generation

    07
    Basic Computing for the Older Generation

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    £8.60£9.50
  • Basic Legal Drafting: Litigation Documents, Contracts, Legislative Documents

    02
    BASIC LEGAL DRAFTING offers down-to-earth instruction on how to draft well-organized and clearly articulated legal documents. A culmination of twenty-five years of teaching in the highly regarded Legal Drafting Program at the University of Florida College of Law, the book is designed to be used as a resource for law students and practicing attorneys, as well as a textbook for drafting classes. The text is particularly strong in its discussions of how to organize a document, often the most difficult task facing a drafter and typically under-addressed in other drafting manuals. Equally useful are the very concrete recommendations on how to articulate the language of a document in order to achieve clarity and precision. The text helpfully distinguishes traditional drafting principles from common conventions and stylistic preferences. The litigation chapter addresses complaints, answers and motions. Useful examples range from a simple negligence complaint to a complex statutory-based multi-count complaint and appropriate responses. The contracts chapter includes an extensive discussion, with examples, on how to create for any contract a logical, coherent framework that underlines the drafter’s (and presumably the client’s) intentions. The chapter addresses in detail the articulation of particular provisions, including definitions, termination and exculpatory provisions. Its comprehensive discussion of how to recognize and avoid various types of ambiguity will prove useful beyond the contract drafting context. The legislation chapter identifies common legislative protocols and applies, within those protocols, many of the organization and articulation principles set out in the contracts chapter. While the text uses litigation documents, contracts and legislation as the bases for its discussions, Basic Legal Drafting offers practical, realistic advice and instructions that will be useful to the drafter of any type of legal document.

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    £12.50
  • Basic Maths For Dummies (UK Edition)

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    Whether you are returning to school, studying for an adult numeracy test, helping your kids with homework, or seeking the confidence that a firm maths foundation provides in everyday encounters, Basic Maths For Dummies, UK Edition, provides the content you need to improve your basic maths skills.

    Based upon the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum, this title covers such topics as:

    Getting started with the building blocks of maths and setting yourself up for success

    Dealing with decimals, percentages and tackling fractions without fear

    Sizing Up weights, measures, and shapes

    How to handle statistics and gauge probability

    Filled with real-world examples and written by a PhD-level mathematician who specialises in tutoring adults and students, Basic Maths For Dummies also provides practical advice on overcoming maths anxiety and a host of tips, tricks, and memory aids that make learning maths (almost) painless – and even fun.

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    £15.20£18.00
  • Basic Medical Sciences for MRCP Part 1, (MRCP Study Guides)

    08
    A revision book intended primarily for candidates sitting their MRCP Part 1 examination and which covers all the essential basic sciences. It focuses on the recurring themes which come up in the questions. The book also includes a chapter on clinical pharmacology (which alone accounts for up to 30% of the questions), looking at aspects of drug-induced disease and drug interactions. Finally there is a chapter on statistics and epidemiology which is rarely covered in other texts, but is often included in the exam.

    Despite the changes to the teaching of the undergraduate in medicine and the integration of the basic sciences with clinical education, the junior doctor, faced with postgraduate examinations, is always going to be poorly prepared for those increasingly important subjects. This book presents the essential information in the form of lists, tables, diagrams and flow charts.

    • Helps MRCP Part 1 candidates prepare for and pass their exam.
    • Addresses an increasingly important topic in the exam.
    • Addresses a topic that is vital to passing the exam, but which most candidates are poorly prepared for.
    • Covers all the relevant basic science subjects plus includes clinical pharmacology.
    • Is of use to candidates studying for other postgraduate exams such as PLAB, USMLE and MRCPCH.
    • Is the first book of its kind in the membership market and is now regarded as essential for exam preparation.

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    £33.80£36.10
  • Basic Sign Language BSL for Kids

    01
    This book is a guide for anyone who wants to learn basic British Sign Language.

    Sign language is a language in its own right. It is used as early as the toddler age to help express their feelings, wants, and needs. Sign language breaks down any barriers to communication, especially for children with special needs.

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    £6.20
  • BASIC SOIL SCIENCE for SUCCESSFUL VEGETABLE GARDENING: 7 Simple Steps to Ensure Your Traditional, Raised-Bed, Container, or No-Till Garden Isn’t a Weed-Filled Failure (Bruce’s…

    05
    Discover the science behind gardening that will revolutionize your approach and make growing vegetables easier and more enjoyable than ever before…

    You’ve done everything right. You spent hours seeding, watering, and tending to your garden only to find that you end up with a dry, weed-filled patch of dirt.

    Feeling like you’ve wasted your time is frustrating, especially when you don’t know the reason why. It might seem like everyone else is able to conjure up a lush garden in no time, leaving you feeling lost and confused.

    As easy as gardening may seem in theory, most people don’t know much about the science behind it.

    Why, for example, are you only supposed to water certain plants in certain amounts? Why does it matter what soil you’re planting in?

    These questions, and others, often leave new and amateur gardeners alike scratching their heads.

    You may know what to do, but you don’t know why.

    Understanding what’s really happening in the earth that you’re so carefully tending to will change the way you think about gardening forever. No longer will you be trying methods randomly, hoping to hit on the right approach.

    Drawing on years of research and hours of hands-on experience, Bruce McCord knows exactly what you need to do if you want to have the flourishing garden of your dreams.

    He’s compiled this knowledge into an introductory guide that will teach you the essentials you need to know about soil science and how to make the most of your time in the garden.

    In Basic Soil Science for Successful Vegetable Gardening, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

    • A simple, step-by-step method for planting and growing crops that even beginner gardeners will be able to follow
    • How to identify when a plant is ready to be harvested – and the proper techniques to do so
    • A breakdown of the different types of gardens with in-depth analysis of pros and cons so you can make the right choice depending on your needs
    • The ins and outs of soil science and why you need to understand it in order to have a thriving garden
    • How to correctly water your plants for maximum growth
    • 7 common mistakes made by amateur gardeners and how to avoid them to save yourself time, effort, and money
    • Everything you need to know about compost: how to make it, maintain it, and use it to improve your soil quality
    • 5 basic soil tests you can do at home, no labs required!

    And much more.

    Don’t spend another season toiling away only to come up with a few scraggly plants and a lot of wasted time. By learning what’s happening behind the scenes, you’ll be able to make informed decisions that will have your garden thriving in no time.

    You don’t need expensive products or expert advice to become a gardening pro – you’ve got all the information you’ll need right here!

    If you’re ready to grow a bountiful harvest, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

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    £12.30
  • Basics Advertising 01: Copywriting

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    This title is the first in the “Basics Advertising” series, which follows on from the successful “The Fundamentals of Creative Advertising”. It highlights the importance of being able to think both verbally and visually by conveying the idea that creative ad concepts, with their combination of words and images, often arise as a result of collaborative efforts between both the conceptual copywriter and designers or art director. Subjects covered include: how to generate ideas, improving and mastering your language skills and how to create effective advertising copy. The book also features a chapter on ‘Advertising around the World’, which highlights the increasing dominance of English as an international language of commerce and marketing. This title is suitable for first and second year undergraduate students of advertising and marketing courses, all students needing to understand the basic concepts of the discipline before moving into more specific areas of advertising, and practising conceptual copywriters.

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    £17.00£18.00
  • Basics Animation 03: Drawing for Animation

    03
    The thinking process behind drawing, characters, composition and movement, narrative and adaptation are all fully examined in the latest title “Drawing for Animation”. Drawing is a fundamental part of the preparatory stages of virtually all design-led projects. It is the core method by which ideas and concepts may be envisaged and ultimately shared with collaborators, clients and audiences. Aimed at students and those interested in entering the animation business, this book explores the pre-production work essential for producing great animation. It is supported by student exercises and includes varied contributions from pioneers in the industry, as well as contemporary practitioners.

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    £19.00
  • Basics Of Health, Safety & Environment: A Beginner’s Guide to HSE

    ALL YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

    We divide this book into 6 sections, all covering the basics of health, safety, and the environment.
    In chapter 1. We will discuss – What Is Meant by Health, Safety, and Environment? In which we will cover Basic concepts overview, the need for HSE, definitions of health safety, and the environment.
    In chapter 2. We will discuss Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment – in which we will learn how to carry out hazard identification and risk assessment, and what is the hierarchy of risk control
    Chapter 3. Will cover the Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Techniques – in which basic information about fire safety is covered like, what is fire, its chemistry, types of fire, and how they are extinguished
    In chapter 4. We will study the Basics of Behavior-Based Safety – we will discuss: What is Behavior, what is behavior observation, and its reinforcement techniques
    In Chapter 5. We will discuss Information about IOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001 & 14001 – Information about the international bodies running the health safety regulations and laws
    And finally, in the last chapter, we will cover some frequently asked questions about health and safety and the environment

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    £0.70
  • Basics Technical Drawing

    08

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

    Themes:

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

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    £12.80
  • Basics with Babish: Recipes for Screwing Up, Trying Again, and Hitting It Out of the Park (A Cookbook)

    01
    Over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that teach you how to learn from your mistakes and become a better cook, from the culinary genius who created the Babish Culinary Universe YouTube channel in this long-awaited companion.

    In his wildly popular Basics with Babish series, YouTube star Andrew Rea, who has amassed millions of subscribers, attempts, often fails, but always teaches cooking techniques for all levels of cooks. He’s explained everything from how to make challah bread and English muffins to Asian dumplings and homemade bacon. Now those classic, essential recipes (and many more) are compiled into an authoritative cookbook which contains hundreds of step-by-step photographs with tips and tricks to help you troubleshoot anything from broken butter to burnt bread to bony branzino. Basics with Babish isn’t just a kitchen Bible for a new generation of home chefs, it’s a proud reclamation of mistakes which encourages you to learn from your and Andrew’s missteps alike.

    Andrew Rea launched Binging with Babish on YouTube in 2016, recreating and reimagining dishes from famous television programs and movies inspired by everything from Mad Men to The Simpsons to Game of Thrones. The tie-in cookbook, Binging with Babish, was an instant New York Times bestseller, and fans of that book and countless more will delight in this new cookbook which will truly teach you how to cook, with Rea’s beloved sense of humor and guiding hand throughout.

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    £22.20£28.50
  • Basquiat

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    Jean-Michel Basquiat was only twenty-seven when he died in 1988, his meteoric and often controversial career having lasted for just eight years. Despite his early death, Basquiat’s powerful oeuvre has ensured his continuing reputation as one of modern art’s most distinctive voices. Borrowing from graffiti and street imagery, cartoons, mythology and religious symbolism, Basquiat’s drawings and paintings explore issues of race and identity, providing social commentary that is shrewdly observed and biting. This bestselling book, now available in a compact edition, celebrates Basquiat’s achievements in the contexts of the key influences on his art. It not only re-evaluates the ar tist s principal works and their meaning, but also explains what keeps his painting relevant today.

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    Basquiat

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  • Basquiat

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    An icon of 1980s New York, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) first made his name under the graffiti tag “SAMO,” before establishing his studio practice and catapulting to fast fame at the age of 20. Although his career lasted barely a decade, he remains a cult figure of artistic social commentary, and a trailblazer in the mediation of graffiti and gallery art.

    Basquiat’s work drew upon diverse sources and media to create an original and urgent artistic vocabulary, biting with critique against structures of power and racism. His practice merged abstraction and figuration, poetry and painting, while his influences spanned Greek, Roman, and African art, French poetry, jazz,and the work of artistic contemporaries such as Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly. The results are vivid, visceral mixtures of words, African emblems, cartoonish figures, daubs of bold color, and beyond.

    This book presents Basquiat’s short but prolific career, his unique style, and his profound engagement with ever-relevant issues of integration and segregation, poverty and wealth.

    About the series

    Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:

    a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance

    a concise biography

    approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

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    £7.60£11.40

    Basquiat

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  • Basquiat x Warhol: Paintings 4 Hands

    • Published to accompany an exhibition at Fondation Louis Vuitton from 5 April to 28 August 2023
    • The collaboration between the two artists, legends of the New York avant-garde, through more than a hundred of their joint works

    In the spring of 2023, Fondation Louis Vuitton will be holding Basquiat x Warhol… Painting 4 hands, the most important exhibition ever devoted to the collaborative work of these two artists. The exhibition will feature more than 100 jointly signed paintings, in addition to individual works by Basquiat and Warhol, and works by other major artists (Keith Haring, Jenny Holzer, Kenny Scharf, etc.) in order to recreate the New York downtown art scene of the 1980s.

    From 1984 to 1985, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) and Andy Warhol (1928–1987) jointly produced about 160 paintings, some of the largest in their respective careers. A genuine artistic dialogue of style and form had developed between them that dealt equally well with crucial issues such as the integration of the African-American community into the narrative of North America, a continent where Warhol was a major manufacturer of icons.

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    £36.90£47.50
  • Basquiat. 40th Anniversary Edition: And the Art of Storytelling (40th Edition)

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    The legend of Jean-Michel Basquiat is as strong as ever. Synonymous with 1980s New York, the artist first appeared in the late 1970s under the tag SAMO, spraying caustic comments and fragmented poems on the walls of the city. He appeared as part of a thriving underground scene of visual arts and graffiti, hip hop, post-punk, and DIY filmmaking, which met in a booming art world. As a painter with a strong personal voice, Basquiat soon broke into the established milieu, exhibiting in galleries around the world. Basquiat’s expressive style was based on raw figures and integrated words and phrases. His work is inspired by a pantheon of luminaries from jazz, boxing, and basketball, with references to arcane history and the politics of street life-so when asked about his subject matter, Basquiat answered “royalty, heroism and the streets.” In 1983 he started collaborating with the most famous of art stars, Andy Warhol, and in 1985 was on the cover of The New York Times Magazine. When Basquiat died at the age of 27, he had become one of the most successful artists of his time. First published in an XXL edition, this unprecedented insight into Basquiat’s art is now available in a compact, accessible volume in celebration of TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary. With pristine reproductions of his most seminal paintings, drawings, and notebook sketches, it offers vivid proximity to Basquiat’s intricate marks and scribbled words, further illuminated by an introduction to the artist from editor Hans Werner Holzwarth, as well as an essay on his themes and artistic development from curator and art historian Eleanor Nairne. Richly illustrated year-by-year chapter breaks follow the artist’s life and quote from his own statements and contemporary reviews to provide both personal background and historical context. About the series TASCHEN turns 40 this year! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. In 2020, we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program-now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.

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    £19.00
  • Bass Guitar For Dummies, 3rd Edition (For Dummies (Music))

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    Way more than just the bass-ics

    Whatever you’re playing―funk, soul, rock, blues, country―the bass is the heart of the band. Bassists provide a crucial part of driving force and funky framework that other members of any and work off. From John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, to “The Pixies’’ Kim Deal, to James Brown’s favored bassist, Jimmy Nolan, bass players have made big names for themselves and commanded respect throughout music history.

    In Bass Guitar For Dummies, Patrick Pfeiffer―who coached U2’s Adam Clayton, among others―is your friendly guide to laying down the low end. Starting from the beginning with what bass and accessories to buy, the book shows you everything from how to hold and position your instrument to how to read music and understand chords. You’ll develop your skills step-by-step until you’re confident playing your own solos and fills.

    • Sharpen skills with instructional audio and video
    • Discipline your play with exercises
    • Understand chords, scales, and octaves
    • Care for your instrument

    Whether you’re new to the bass or already well into the groove, Bass Guitar For Dummies gives you the thorough balance of theory and practice that distinguishes the titanic Hall of Famer from the just so-so.

    P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Bass Guitar For Dummies (9781118748800). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!

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  • Bass Heroes: Styles, Stories and Secrets of 30 Great Bass Players: From the Pages of Guitar Player Magazine

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    From the publisher of ÊElectric Bass GuitarÊ comes ÊBass HeroesÊ ä interviews with 30 of the world’s greatest bass players. It’s a collection of interviews spanning the past 25 years adapted from ÊGuitar PlayerÊ magazine. The interviews here feature some of the best players who ever lived regardless of stylistic leanings. Divided into rock jazz studio and pop and blues and funk all the greats are included…from Monk and Montgomery to Paul McCartney to James Jamerson and John Patitucci. This book also features private lessons with luminaries such as Billy Sheehan. These select musicians come alive in their own words as they discuss topics ranging from early musical influences to unique playing and recording techniques and their favorite basses and amps. 8-1/2Í X 11Í. 208 pages. 30 photos.

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  • Bass Technique Finger Gym: Build stamina, coordination, dexterity and speed with essential bass exercises (Learn how to play bass)

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    Build and Master Essential Bass Technique

    The Bass Technique Finger Gym is an instant ‘shot-in-the-arm’ for bass players of any level. It focuses on building a solid foundation of clean, usable, musical skills.

    Important, Effective Exercises

    Each exercise is individually targeted to a common bass technique problem. You will work on timing, strength, fluency and speed, as well as getting an overview of slapping and popping.

    Solve Every Common Bass Problem

    Whether you play rock, jazz, blues or funk, all bassists come up against the same pain points.

    The Bass Technique Finger Gym will build your skills and develop your finesse in an organic and musical way.

    Which Exercises?

    Over 130 essential bass technique exercises are included to help you build speed and fluency along with exciting musical studies to consolidate your skills.

    These exercises focus on:

    • Speed & Dexterity
    • Coordination & Control
    • Strength & Stamina
    • Scale Sequences & Fretboard Fluency

    Bonus: Exclusive video content that guides you through the perfect slap technique.

    The Bass Technique Finger Gym Also Includes:

    • Audio examples of each exercise to download for free
    • Standard Notation and Tab
    • Bespoke, Timed Workouts and Practice Schedules
    • Musical Pieces to Consolidate your Skills

    Hear it!

    Learning from paper is one thing, but once you hear how to apply them, they become music. The First 100 Chords for Guitarists contains many supporting audio examples to help you get inside the music, and quickly apply every new chord in a musical situation.

    Get the audio for free from our dedicated website.

    Buy it now to Give your Playing the Workout It Deserves

    Bass Technique Finger Gym is available for free on Kindle Unlimited, or just $14.99 in Paperback with Amazon’s quality Guarantee.

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    £9.50
  • Bastien Piano Basics: Piano Level 1

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    Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded, logical learning sequence assures steady, continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop, folk, classical, and contemporary styles. Full-colour illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way. The gradual multi-key approach takes students through all 12 keys — 3 in each of Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory, Performance, and Technic. All in all, a dynamic way to introduce students to the marvellous world of music!

    Contents:

    Classic Dance

    Ecossaide in C

    Flag Day

    Four-leaf Clover Boogie

    Gummy Bear Boogie

    Gymnastic Class

    Indian Town

    Jack-o -lanterns Dance

    Little Song in Romantic Style

    Little Suite in Baroque Style (1. Prelude, 2. Minuet, 3. Gigue)

    Making Valentines

    Our School Fair

    Party Time

    Penguin Parade

    Spring Break

    Thanksgiving Dinner

    Trampoline Jump

    Walking My Dog

    Winter Holidays

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  • Batman (2016-) #158

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    Jeph Loeb! Jim Lee! An all-new epic saga begins here. Hush returns!

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  • Batman: Year One

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    In 1986, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli produced this groundbreaking reinterpretation of the origin of Batman—who he is, and how he came to be. Sometimes careless and naive, this Dark Knight is far from the flawless vigilante he is today.

    In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town’s criminal element is only half the battle; along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets.

    BATMAN: YEAR ONE stands next to BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. Timeless in its appeal, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s masterpiece would stand apart from the crowded comics field even today.

    This edition includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by writer Frank Miller and a new illustrated afterword by artist David Mazzucchelli. Completing this collection are over 40 pages of never-before-seen developmental material such as character and layout sketches, sample script pages, sketches, and more that pro-vide a glimpse into the making of this contemporary classic.

    This volume collects Batman #404-407.

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  • Battle of Brothers: You’ve heard from one side – now read the full, true story of the royal family in crisis

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    The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller

    ‘THE ROYAL BOOK OF THE YEAR … You’ve read their side of the story, now read the real story’ Daily Mail

    THIS CRISIS IS AS BIG AS THE ABDICATION – SAYS LACEY, HISTORICAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN.

    The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men?

    From royal expert and bestselling author Robert Lacey, this book is an unparalleled insider account of tumult and secrecy revealing the untold details of William and Harry’s early closeness then estrangement. It asks what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures – one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare.

    How have William and Harry each formed their idea of a modern royal’s duty and how they should behave? Were the seeds of damage sowed as Prince Charles and Diana’s marriage painfully unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew’s lives unfolded in the shadow of the Crown? What choices has Queen Elizabeth II made in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan’s dramatic departure?

    In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with the family’s highs, lows and hardest decisions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before.

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    £5.70£19.00
  • Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle of Your Mind

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    ‘Our actions are a direct result of our thoughts. If we have a negative mind, we will have a negative life. If, on the other hand, we renew our mind according to God’s Word, we will prove out “the good and acceptable and perfect will of God” for our lives.’ Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger and feelings of condemnation – all these are attacks on the mind. But take heart! Joyce Meyer has helped millions to change their lives by changing the way they think. Joyce Meyer’s all-time bestselling book: * Shows you how to control the thousands of thoughts you have every day * Helps you to recognise damaging thoughts that can influence your life * Identifies the ‘Wilderness Mentalities’ that hold us back * Demonstrates how to focus your mind to think the way Jesus thought Joyce shares the trials, tragedies and ultimate victories from her own marriage, family and ministry that have led her to amazing, life-transforming truth, and reveals her thoughts and feelings every step of the way.

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    £6.60£9.50
  • Battles Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)

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    Explore the world’s most famous battles by their geography as you uncover the most ancient, medieval and modern combats in history.

    If you’re interested in finding out more about the biggest battles fought throughout the ages, then this war book is perfect for you. Battles Map by Map puts you in the seat of famous generals and commanders such as Rameses II, Napoleon, and Alexander the Great who expertly planned their attacks by studying the plains on which they would take place. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time to learn more about wars such as the Battle of Alesia, Napoleonic Wars, and World War II and follow the geography of these epic battles in this brilliant book on the history of the world.

    Journey into past like never before as you explore:

    – 80 easy-to-follow maps showcasing the most famous battles in history
    – Timelines that showcase battles in chronological order, ideal for visual learners
    – Informative easy-to-read text explains the events of the battles
    – Features provide additional contextual information on key technologies, leaders, armies, and more

    Bursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this history book is the ultimate gift for map lovers, military history enthusiasts, and armchair generals everywhere. Battles Map by Map takes you right to the heart of the action, where you can discover the profiles of famous commanders and military leaders and reveal the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations. Additionally, historic maps, paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action whereby the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed.

    Broadcasting journalist and historian, Peter Snow, provides a foreword for this marvellous history book for adults. From ancient to modern battles, he provides context for the world’s most famous wars, both won and lost. See for yourself how tactics, technology, vision, and luck have all played a part in the outcome of wars throughout history.

    At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

    So why stop there? The Map by Map series includes other titles such as History of the World Map by Map and World War II Map by Map, each detailing historical events and placing them in the context of geography. DK’s luxurious Map by Map books are fantastic history gifts, packed with fascinating facts, high-quality photography, and detailed profiles and descriptions of people and events.

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  • Battleships of World War I & World War II: 1914-45 (Technical Guides)

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    For centuries, battleships provided overwhelming firepower at sea. They were not only a major instrument of warfare, but a visible emblem of a nation’s power, wealth and pride. The rise of the aircraft carrier following the Japanese aerial strike on Pearl Harbor in 1941 highlighted the vulnerabilities of the battleship, bringing about its demise as a dominant class of warship.
    This book offers a detailed guide to the major types of battleships to fight in the two World Wars. Explore HMS Dreadnought, the first of a class of fast, big-gun battleships to be developed at the beginning of the 20th century; see the great capital ships that exchanged salvos at the battle of Jutland, including the German battlecruiser Derfflinger, which sank the British battleship Queen Mary; find out about the destruction of HMS Hood, which exploded after exchanging fire with the Bismarck, which itself was sunk after a trans-Atlantic chase by a combination of battery fire and aircraft-launched torpedoes; and be amazed at the ‘super-battleship’ Yamato, which despite its size and firepower, made minimal contribution to Japan’s war effort and was sunk by air attack during the defence of Okinawa.
    Illustrated with more than 120 vivid artworks and photographs, Technical Guide: Battleships of World War I and World War II is an essential reference guide for modellers and naval warfare enthusiasts.

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  • Bauhaus: Art Portfolio (Multilingual Edition)

    Pepin Press Art Portfolios contain 8 high-quality art reproductions printed on 200 gsm watercolour paper or satin coated art paper. These papers are non-ageing, manufactured from chlorine-free pulp by FSC and PEFC certified mills. The prints are enclosed in hardback portfolio covers made of premium paperboard with inner end papers along with flaps for further protection. The portfolios have a high-quality cloth spine (made of rayon, a plant-based fiber) and a cotton ribbon closure. All images reproduced come from our own archives, except for the van Gogh and Monet volumes. In our selections we have sought to combine complimentary images, striking a balance between the familiar and those lesser known. Alongside traditionally famous images many uncommon but delightful drawings and prints can also be found.

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    £25.30£28.00
  • Bauhaus. Updated Edition

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    In a fleeting 14-year period between two world wars, Germany’s Bauhaus School of Art and Design changed the face of modernity. With utopian ideas for the future, the school developed a pioneering fusion of fine art, craftsmanship, and technology, which they applied across media and practices from film to theater, sculpture to ceramics.

    This book is made in collaboration with the Bauhaus-Archiv/Museum für Gestaltung in Berlin, the world’s largest collection on the history of the Bauhaus. Some 550 illustrations including architectural plans, studies, photographs, sketches, and models record not only the realized works but also the leading principles and personalities of this idealistic creative community through its three successive locations in Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin. From informal shots of group gymnastics to drawings guided by Paul Klee, from extensive architectural plans to an infinitely sleek ashtray by Marianne Brandt, the collection brims with the colors, materials, and geometries that made up the Bauhaus vision of a “total” work of art.

    As we approach the Bauhaus centennial, this is a defining account of its energy and rigor, not only as a trailblazing movement in modernism but also as a paradigm of art education, where creative expression and cutting-edge ideas led to simultaneously functional and beautiful creations. Featured artists include Josef Albers, Marianne Brandt, Walter Gropius, Gertrud Grunow, Paul Klee, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Lilly Reich.

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    £35.20£47.50

    Bauhaus. Updated Edition

    £35.20£47.50
  • Bauhaus. Updated Edition

    08

    In a fleeting 14-year period between two world wars, Germany’s Bauhaus school of art and design changed the face of modernity. With utopian ideas for the future, the school developed a pioneering fusion of fine art, craftsmanship, and technology, which they applied across media and practices from film to theater, and sculpture to ceramics.

    This best-selling reference work is made in collaboration with the Bauhaus-Archiv/Museum für Gestaltung in Berlin, the world’s largest collection on the history of the Bauhaus. Some 575 illustrations including architectural plans, studies, photographs, sketches, and models record not only the realized works but also the leading principles and personalities of this idealistic creative community through its three successive locations in Weimar, Dessau, and Berlin. From informal shots of group gymnastics to drawings guided by Paul Klee, from extensive architectural plans to an infinitely sleek ashtray by Marianne Brandt, the collection brims with the colors, materials, and geometries that made up the Bauhaus vision of a “total” work of art.

    This is a defining account of Bauhaus’ energy and rigor, not only as a trailblazing movement in Modernism but also as a paradigm of art education, where creative expression and cutting-edge ideas led to simultaneously functional and beautiful creations. The handy edition features artists Josef Albers, Marianne Brandt, Walter Gropius, Gertrud Grunow, Paul Klee, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, and many more.

    About the series

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

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    £15.60

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