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A fascinating collection of bizarre but true stories from nearly 200 years of railway history. Right from the very start, when George Stephenson's famous Rocket knocked over and killed a government minister at the...

THE ORVIS ULTIMATE BOOK OF FLY FISHING is a grand tour of the world of fly-fishing strategies and techniques, from Orvis's world-famous team of experts and advisors. In large format with rich and helpful color photos and drawings, the book covers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399580765Author Ariella ChezarFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

Embrace your spiritual side with this little book of tips and quotes that will help you on your journey to a more positive and peaceful life. For many, spirituality is a difficult concept to grasp. But the good news is anyone can understand and...

Welcome to Wrexham! Everyone in the world is talking about Wrexham AFC – the Red Dragons are on fire. In 2023, the team achieved their fairy-tale dream of promotion after 15 agonising years of languishing at the very bottom of the lowest league. They did...

'A tremendous resource . . . affirms and inspires' Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'An exceptional and diverse collection' Ellen Langer, Professor of Psychology, Harvard UniversityThousands of books have been written...

Find wisdom, inspiration, and new insight in this definitive volume of empowering quotes from the Pan African world. With over 60 quotations—carefully researched by National Black Cultural Information Trust founder, Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor—Black...

Bold Move is Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques' unique, tried and tested method to get you out of your rut and find the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. Dr. Marques understands anxiety. After decades of research,...

Becoming a grandparent is one of life's true joys, but your new role comes with a lot to think about! This handy book is packed with simple tips and advice, from bonding with the little ones to supporting the new parents, to guide you through those...

Jordan Christy shares advice on how to be the most confident version of yourself, in this fully revised and updated edition derived from How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World.Though fashions may change, certain things never go out of style -- like your...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911610328Author Orange Hippo!Format HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Orange Hippos!Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Italian Wines is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia, the world's best-selling guide to Italian wine. It is the result of a year's work by over 60 tasters, coordinated by three curators. They travel around the entire country to...

'If you only ever read one spiritual book, let is be this one' Susan Jeffers, author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway'A kaleidoscope of inspiration' The Watkins Review50 Spiritual Classics captures the diversity of life journeys that span centuries,...

The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is the most authoritative guide available to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles. It provides practical and contextual information for anyone enquiring into their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544947122Author Amy E. HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint HarperOnePublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 418gDimensions(mm) 205mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578596874Author Nick RedfernFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Visible Ink PressPublisher Visible Ink Press

Towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland - all are listed, and the derivation of their names - some curious - some extraordinary - is given throughout. All have a story to tell, and Scotland's rich history is apparent in these...

Bold Move is Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques' unique, tried and tested method to get you out of your rut and find the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. Dr. Marques pinpoints the anxiety at the root of avoidance and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899556834Author Tyler BruleFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804105224Author Edward Dwight EastyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981162676Author Ronald LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 476Imprint Magoria BooksPublisher Magoria BooksWeight(grams) 752g

Applying the winning formula of London's Best Pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, London's Riverside Pubs shows the best that the capital has to offer along the Thames and the Grand Union Canal.Extending from Walton-on-Thames to Thamesmead, the...

We're in the middle of a Gin Craze. Scarcely a day goes by without an established brand offering a fresh take on their established styles or, more likely, a new boutique distillery opening its doors - where gin is de rigueur. From Adnams to Zuidam;...

_This book is an invaluable 'tool of the trade' for anyone trying to identify or interpret photos._ - Peter Hart, Military Historian _Identifying Cap Badges_ is the book that has been missing from the bookshelves of family historians, military...

Weird is wonderfulYou're the doughnut with sprinkles in a world full of plain bagels - and that's what makes you amazing! This little book, packed with quirky quotes and statements, is here to celebrate your one-of-a-kind brand of awesomeness!Book...

So you've just finished writing something? Congratulations! Now revise it. Because revision is about getting from good to better, and it's only finished when you decide to stop. But where to begin? In On Revision, William Germano shows authors how to...

In Research Methods in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, the authors use a step-by-step approach to guide students through the whole research process, from initial ideas, through to writing up and presenting the findings. Coverage of the...

This title includes essays by Jean Baudrillard, Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann, Nicholas Thomas, Mieke Bal, John Forrester, John Windsor, Naomi Schor, Susan Stewart, Anthony Alan Shelton, John Elsner, Roger Cardinal and an interview with Robert Opie. This book...

We all have Nonconformist ancestors. In the mid-nineteenth century almost half of the English population were Nonconformists. And there were very few villages where there was not at least one Nonconformist chapel. Local and family historians need to be...

Which topics are right for Action Research in an education context? How do you go about planning a project, collecting and analysing your data? What's the best way to present your research findings to parents, colleagues or funding bodies? Whether you...

Charles Esdaile's new guide to the Battle of Waterloo presents the experience of the soldiers who took part in the battle in the most graphic and direct way possible - through their own words. In a series of walks he describes in vivid detail what...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984824684Author Grant ReynoldsFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486461793Author Harry SteinhauerFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Kick back, relax, and enjoy your vacation without getting lost.Navigating the various regions during your trip to Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler, and containing all the maps you'll need on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784048174Author Sun TzuFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Arcturus EditionsPublisher Arcturus EditionsWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm) 246mm * 163mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544947108Author Andres ResendezFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 361gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...

A comprehensive guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, Engineering Materials provides in-depth information on the...

Timely advice for a milestone birthdaySo what if you're turning 40? After all, with age comes wisdom - and more excuses to slow down and take things easy. Hey, at least you're not 50! Packed with celebratory quotations, this little book will help you...

Including wise words, simple ideas and easy-to-follow advice, this soothing book will help you master the art of daily rituals A daily ritual is more than a routine: it's an act of self-care that's carried out mindfully, and with reverence. You could...