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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781921922329Author Afferbeck LauderFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Text ClassicsPublisher Text PublishingWeight(grams) 176g

Fastest wins. Your adventure starts now ... This is a race. It is not a race against the clock, because that would be a far easier race. Clocks can be fast, but clocks never win races. It's nearly always humans, sometimes horses, and occasionally dogs...

Whether you want to watch the Northern Lights, sample Nordic cuisine, or watch whales around the fjords, the local Fodor's travel experts in Norway are here to help! Fodor's Essential Norway guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**'The visionary author of How to Do Nothing returns to challenge the notion that 'time is money.' . . . Expect to feel changed by this radical way of seeing' EsquireWe're living on the wrong clock. And it's destroying us...

Maliodoma Patrice Some was born in a Dagara Village, however he was soon to be abducted to a Jesuit school, where he remained for the next fifteen years, being harshly indoctrinated into european ways of thought and worship. The story tells of his return...

'She sees, coming up a second time, Earth from the ocean, eternally green; the waterfalls plunge, an eagle soars above them, over the mountain hunting fish.' After the terrible conflagration of Ragnarok, the earth rises serenely again from the...

The much-anticipated debut collection by the winner of the Outspoken Performance Poetry Prize: a tender meditation on queerness and Islam 'Dissolving whatever boundaries would wall us off from love, Ahsan finds a way to let it all be holy' Victoria...

Combining the talents of two renowned artists, Margaret Eggleton and Denis John-Naylor, this is a detailed, comprehensive guide to drawing trees and flowers. Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them, as well as expert instruction on a...

One of the greatest pleasures of having a garden is being able to identify the great number of different bird species that may feed, bathe and nest there, or simply fly over, particularly during migration. This bestseller combines full identification...

One of a series designed to motivate and encourage students who may be working on certain writers for the first time. Each text includes notes to explain literary and historical allusions, tasks to help students explore themes and issues, and suggestions...

Lord of All the Dead is a courageous journey into Javier Cercas' family history and that of a country collapsing from a fratricidal war. The author revisits Ibahernando, his parents' village in southern Spain, to research the life of Manuel Mena. This...

Told in his own words, in response to questions from the writer and art critic Andrew Lambirth, this book chronicles Andrew Logan's life and work through expressive anecdote and factual recollection. Reflections is a look back, but also a look at the...

Tangled Paths tells the life story of Aby Warburg, one of the most influential historians of art and culture of the twentieth century. It also tells the story of a man who, throughout his life, struggled to assert his place in the world. Charting...

Lake District Bouldering is the long-awaited guide to bouldering in the Lake District National Park. Written by Greg Chapman, one of the pioneers of bouldering in the Lakes, it features almost 3,000 individually numbered problems and dozens of variations...

This book brings together, for the first time, nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Guitar syllabus from 2019. The pieces - two solos and one duet chosen from each of lists A, B and C - have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Los Angeles is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Strut down Hollywood's Walk of Fame, roller skate on Venice Boardwalk, and gape at the beauty of Malibu; all with your trusted...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911547167Author John McPheeFormat PaperbackPage Count 158Imprint Daunt BooksPublisher Daunt Books

Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail that they look freshly picked! Aimed at absolute beginners, the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and then progresses on to simple lessons for making flowers, plants, leaves and...

Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends. Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902674803Author Norman BuckleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

Crochet is fun, engaging, and incredibly versatile-and no one knows that better than May Britt Bjella Zamori. Known for her vivid, dynamic color choices, her compelling design details, and the sheer variety she embraces in her pattern collections, Zamori...

'Absolutely beautiful and soul-enhancing poems' Matt HaigWritten against the backdrop of global crisis, Nikita Gill's new collection Where Hope Comes From shines a light into the darkness as we begin our journey back to hope. Weaving words that explore...

Renegade Snares is the definitive book on drum & bass music. Pieced together using original interviews conducted with all the scene s main players, it traces the history of jungle/drum & bass from its early roots in soundsystem culture and rave music...

Four fabulous, smart, savvy French women offer up their highly amusing insider take on Parisian life, love and liberty. Full of personal anecdotes, life lessons and photographs, this is the only guide you'll need to channelling your inner Parisienne and...

First published in 1986, "Smithers' Mammals" is an authoritative and popular guide to the mammals of Southern Africa. This revised and updated edition incorporates the latest information brought to light by molecular genetics, while remaining accessible...

Combat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creative with this beautiful mindful watercolour book. In this simple and vibrant guide, hugely popular Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art of watercolour through the lens of mindfulness,...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Phuket is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Find your perfect white beach, rock-climb at...

An instant classic of contemporary spirituality, bringing together an engaging introduction to the Christian contemplative tradition for people inside or on the margins of the churches who feel drawn to the world of silent prayer. Martin Laird shows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781414302829Author Randy AlcornFormat PaperbackImprint Tyndale House PublishersPublisher Tyndale House Publishers

'A deeply humane, learned and personal reflection on Jewish identity' - Rowan Williams 'This inspiring book has made me a better Jew, one who understands more, who knows more' - Daniel Finkelstein 'This remarkable book takes us on a journey:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Christian Book Award (Bible Reference/Study) 2008.Book InformationISBN 9780781445412Author Dr Warren W WiersbeFormat HardbackPage Count 2624Imprint David C...

_______________ 'A triumph' - New York Times Book Review 'A startling, tender-hearted tribute to a woman for whom the expression tough love might have been invented' - The Times 'As lively as a novel, a well-written, thoughtful contribution to...

David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He goes on vacation with his family. He gets a job selling drinks. He attends his brother's wedding. He mops his sister's floor. He gives directions to a lost traveller. He eats a hamburger. He has his...

Turn back time for a walk with daring dinosaurs, marvelous mammoths, crafty cave people and many more. Dodo Dominique can tell you all the ancient gossip; Brad the Brachiosaurus wants to open a turtleneck sweater shop; and Paula Parasaurolophus doesn't...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956072368Author Christopher BartlettFormat PaperbackPage Count 428Imprint Openhatch BooksPublisher Openhatch BooksWeight(grams) 567g

Through 40 daily meditations, best-selling author Paul David Tripp reminds readers that God, in his infinite mercy, can radically transform even the weakest people by the life-changing power of his grace.About the AuthorPaul David Tripp (DMin,...

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 4 Violin syllabus for 2020-2023, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that...

A spectacular autumn Halloween adventure, filled with pumpkins, black cats and witches, Ollie's Lost Kitten is the perfect book for cozying up with on spooky nights! With striking illustrations, cutouts and foil inside, this series is a great way to help...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646452682Author Jessica Van RoekelFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Jessica Van RoekelPublisher Jessica Van RoekelWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm)...

This extraordinary book reveals the secrets of automata mechanisms, which were developed over generations by makers who closely guarded their designs in the competitive business of automata making. Written by a specialist restorer, it gives a unique...