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Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and...

"The answer is not to silence me. . . . The answer is for you to have better arguments."Go the Joe Rogan way. Sh*t Joe Rogan Says is a book of motivation, inspiration, and reflections from the man who talks to everybody. Not one to back down from a...

This work features tools which are teachings, exercises and reflections which can be applied to everyday life. The tools draw on the Buddhist tradition to guide us along a progressive path of ethics, meditation and wisdom in the context of our day-to-day...

"As comprehensive as it gets" THE NEW YORK TIMESA tequila revolution is taking place, with more and more people learning to appreciate the rich culture, craft and flavour to be found in this unique spirit. The Tequila Dictionary is the drinker's guide to...

A visually stimulating journey for anyone interested in learning more about the world of the Bible.The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary offers a wealth of insight into the historical, chronological, archaeological, geographical, social,...

Based on the author's successful courses and workshops, "Painting for the Absolute and Utter Beginner" really does start at the beginning, helping new painters find 'what works' while providing information on all the necessary tools, tips and techniques...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781551308821Author Leslie BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Brown Bear PressPublisher Brown Bear Press

The English/Vietnamese dictionary is the core component of the Oxford Picture Dictionary Third Edition program, building students' vocabulary, reading, and critical thinking skills for success in their daily lives. It features all of the new content from...

A short, concise and user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedureOriginally published...

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of Range Rover ownership and experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780156026987Author Jimmy BuffettFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Harcourt Brace InternationalPublisher Harcourt Brace InternationalWeight(grams)...

The third book in Chris Scullion's series of video game encyclopaedias, the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Encyclopedia is dedicated to Sega's legendary 16-bit video game console. The book contains detailed information on every single game released for the...

What is theatre?What is performance?What connects them and how are they different?What events, people, practices and ideas have shaped theatre and performance in the twentieth and twenty-first century?The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Performance...

Asked to name an insect society, most of us--whether casual or professional students of nature--quickly point to one of the so-called eusocial marvels: the ant colony, the beehive, the termite mound, the wasp nest. Each is awe-inspiring in its division...

Complete with 18 genuine patterns from 1941, this vintage knitting handbook will allow you to recreate the authentic homemade styles of the 'Golden Age' of knitting! 70 facsimile pages from the classic Knitting for All have been included, and a new...

An exquisite appreciation of the distinctive rewards of historical research and a classic guide to the personal yet disciplined craft of discovery, now in its first English translation. Arlette Farge's Le Gout de l'archive is widely regarded as a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916204713Author Katherine ButlerFormat HardbackImprint Guardian BooksPublisher Guardian Books

The Oxford Primary Atlas is a clear, bright and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. This new edition includes up-to-date country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young...

More extraordinary but true stories from London's history. In this fascinating follow-up to his bestselling London's Strangest Tales, Tom Quinn makes a further foray into the weirder side of the capital, bringing us a...

'Full of wisdom' - Dr Xand van TullekenHarness your fears and supercharge your life with this inspirational guide from two-time snowboarding Olympian, Aimee Fuller.For many of us, fear is something best avoided. But as professional snowboarder Aimee...

A quote book filled with inspiring quotes by women, for women. If you had the opportunity to ask the greatest women of our past and present for advice, wouldn't you jump at the chance? Throughout women's history, we have inspired and motivated society...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747659Author Ariella ChezarFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 964gDimensions(mm) 248mm *...

How to make a great, best man's speech - and a guide to being a great best man.In this book Phillip Khan-Panni uses his expertise as a champion professional speaker to help the best man with the terrifying prospect of writing and delivering The Speech.He...

This new edition of the SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research represents the sixth generation of the ongoing conversation about the discipline, practice, and conduct of qualitative inquiry. As with earlier editions, the Sixth Edition is virtually a new...

Free yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak! Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you'll actually want...

Qualitative Researcher Vulnerability provides conceptual, experiential, and practical insights into the vulnerability of the qualitative researcher. Compared to participants' vulnerability, researcher vulnerability has seen limited attention in the...

Richly illustrated with a luminous and informative collection of maps, photographs, and graphics, this atlas is the perfect companion for exploring the wonders of the universe as viewed from Earth.This expansive illustrated atlas invites readers to roam...

Selecting the right A levels is more important than ever in helping you shape your future path, whether through securing a place at your ideal university, or starting out on your chosen career. But with such a huge variety of subject options and...

This extraordinary book contains in one unique volume, the most wide-ranging history of apples ever written and a detailed survey of over 2,000 of the world's apple varieties. Beautifully illustrated with 32 exquisite colour paintings, the last edition...

A Sunday Times bestseller, this new paperback is an elegant and inspiring short guide to the art of meditation: another instant classic from the bestselling author of Happiness.Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what...

The Third Edition of this hugely popular text provides students with straightforward principles and frameworks for understanding methodology. Peter Clough and Cathy Nutbrown are adept at making methodology meaningful for beginners and more advanced...

While 'winning' might be considered a fundamental part of the human objective, what constitutes winning and how one might achieve it remain somewhat abstract, in war as in any other human endeavour. 'Winning' militarily at the tactical level - in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618800421Page Count 10Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 183gDimensions(mm) 180mm * 176mm * 10mm

Christian saints have been the objects of reverence and fascination throughout the past two millennia. Their likenesses, heroic acts, prayerful lives, and stories of martyrdom have been portrayed frequently in art of diverse media. Without familiarity...

This newly revised and updated German Phrase Book contains a wealth of useful words and phrases for travellers. The book includes basic grammar, a pronunciation guide and additional vocabulary, and is clearly presented in the perfect pocket size, with a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060935061Author Richard LaFleurFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 270g

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade.Featuring over 73 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a...

Unleash the power of Irish wit and wisdom with this collection of quotes, proverbs and blessings from Padraic O'Farrell. Discover the timeless wisdom of great Irish men such as Shaw, Wilde, Synge and Swift, as well as the unspoiled gems of Irish folklore...

This two-way dictionary (Scots-English/English-Scots) provides: * Modern Scots, with some literary words likely to be met in stories or poems * Notes on how to get the most out of your dictionary * Grammar notes and verb lists * Spelling guidance * Help...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838071929Author Matthew StevensPage Count 2Imprint The Historic Towns TrustPublisher The Historic Towns Trust