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This new title is the second in an improved series of Paul Hannon's walking guides. A range of enhancements see two previous titles merge to cover a broader, logically grouped area. This volume merges the Three Peaks and Howgill Fells areas, which...

Mull and Iona are two of the most visited islands in Scotland, and have played a central role in the history of the country. As the cradle of Christianity in Scotland, Iona has been a place of pilgrimage for almost 1,500 years and was a beacon of...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Vietnamese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Vietnam and Vietnamese language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in...

Let Marco Polo Sardinia guide you around this beautiful Italian island. Explore Sardinia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423650980Author Emily DickinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Joanne Phillips' ordeal began aged 13 when she was gang-raped in her bedroom by local boys. Following the trauma, she dropped out of school, was befriended by an older man and was forced into prostitution aged 16. Over the next six years, she was...

With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets - from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426327193Author Karen de SeveFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

The exciting follow-up to the bestselling Harry Potter Knitting Magic, this volume offers 28 new and official patterns for knits ranging from spellbinding stuffed toys to cosy Hogwarts house apparel to all-new costume replicas - including...

The Pedant's ambition is simple. He wants to cook tasty, nutritious food; he wants not to poison his friends; and he wants to expand, slowly and with pleasure, his culinary repertoire. A stern critic of himself and others, he knows he is never going to...

The director of the Design Museum defines the greatest artefact of all time: the cityWe live in a world that is now predominantly urban. So how do we define the city as it evolves in the twenty-first century? Drawing examples from across the globe, Deyan...

The perfect gift for anyone with a desire to see the Northern Lights. Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment...

'The definitive look at dance music and club culture - a must read' - Paul Oakenfold'Brilliantly woven collection of aural histories ... a damn fine read' - DJ MAGIn 1987, four friends from London, Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Nicky Holloway and...

An appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe. This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001),...

In the spirit of T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger spent five years wandering the deserts of Arabia, producing Arabian Sands, 'a memorial to a vanished past, a tribute to a once magnificent people'. The Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by...

Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from...

Women are an essential part of the history of the piano-but how many women pianists can you name? Throughout most of the piano's history, women pianists lacked access to formal training and were excluded from male-dominated performance spaces. Even the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903682821Author Gai EatonFormat PaperbackPage Count 183Imprint The Islamic Texts SocietyPublisher The Islamic Texts SocietyWeight(grams) 245g

In the mid-1980s, one of British Rail's major customers of heavy block trains, Foster Yeoman, suggested the unusual arrangement of running its services with locomotives owned by them, rather than BR. Disappointment in the Class 56s on its routes led...

The bestselling book everyone is talking about, revealing the surprising art of caring less and getting more. 'Genius' Cosmopolitan'The best book I have read recently . . . Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it' Mail on Sunday'The anti-guru' ObserverAre...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784980733Author Kristen WetherellFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams)...

The definitive guide to stonesetting by renowned designer and teacher, Melissa Hunt. From ready-made snap settings to handmade mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for Jewellery Makers is an all-encompassing examination of the many and varied...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781636801643Author Kristine T G HardebergFormat HardbackPage Count 130Imprint Ethos CollectivePublisher Ethos CollectiveWeight(grams) 535gDimensions(mm)...

Charcoal is a versatile and dramatic medium with incredible potential for expression. This stunning book shows you how to create a drawing using its subtle, complex and bold qualities to best effect. Through step-by-step demonstrations and tasks, it...

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and visit a local pub? There are 20 circular routes in this book varying in length from 3 to 61/2 miles. At the heart of each is a renowned local pub - all of which have been...

Introducing Complete Cat Care - a one-stop guide combining everything you need to know about cats in one practical manual.It's no secret that a happy cat is a healthy cat, and this guide offers everything you need to keep your cat in peak mental and...

Artistic Anatomy is widely acknowledged to be the greatest book of its kind since the Renaissance. The original French edition, now a rare collector's item, was published in 1889 and was probably used as a resource by Renoir, Braque, Degas, Bazille,...

The Medieval Tailor's Assistant is the standard work for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This new edition extends its range with details of fitting different...

'This book is an expression of love... Sublimely conceived and beautifully written' Gerard DeGroot, The Times'Immersive, conversational and intensely visual' Helen...

5/5 - CLASSIC POP 4/5 - THE TELEGRAPH Everyone has their favourite era of the Bee Gees' career, but so much is still unclear about this celebrated but often misunderstood band. This book will provide the perfect route in, pulling together every...

This clear and informative guide draws on the words spoken by the Buddha to convey the true nature of Buddhist wisdom. It also features an illustrative section of texts from the Suttas and the Dhammapada, a glossary of Buddhist terms and an up-to-date...

The landlocked county of Wiltshire, characterised by its high downland and wide valleys, has a rich military history that stretches back through the centuries. Evidence of Wiltshire's military heritage can be seen throughout the county with numerous...

Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon, selected and graded by leading educationalists. Each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist's repertoire. With pieces from...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PROFESSOR MARK WILLIAMS, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORDThe Miracle of Mindfulness is a modern classic. In this life-changing book, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to practise mindfulness. Once we know...

This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 4 Piano syllabus for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive...

Chosen as a BOOK OF THE YEAR in the Sunday Times, Stylist and Observer'A multifaceted novel that is funny, verbally inventive and moving' Sunday Times, Book of the Year'In Mercury Pictures Presents . . . the story moves between the real war and the...

Saloon & Estate ('B7' Series) with 1.6 litre (1598cc) & 2.0 litre (1968cc) turbo-diesel engines Does NOT cover petrol models, 4WD ('Alltrack') versions or 'CC' body style Does NOT cover new VW Passat range ('B8' Series) introduced January 2015Book...

Whether you are thinking of getting a kitten, already have a cat, or are considering adopting a rescue moggy, this is the book for you! The chapters cover: breeds and types, advice on rescuing versus buying, feeding, training, sleeping and play, keeping...

Cheryl Malkowsi makes it easy to free-motion quilt by mastering your doodling skills! In her beginner's guide to continuous-line quilting designs, learn how to select the right shapes to get where you need to go; sometimes the hardest part is figuring...

From early, rhyming works in Love Poems and Others (1913) to the ground-breaking exploration of free verse in Birds, Beasts and Flowers (1923) the poems of D. H. Lawrence challenged convention and inspired later poets.This volume includes extensive...