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The Bar-Stool Scholar Pub Quiz Book contains a wealth of fascinating information on a huge variety of subjects. There are hundreds of quizzes, divided by difficulty level and subject matter. Many are themed, along the classic lines of music, sport,...

This guidebook presents 50 half-day and day walks in Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana, the striking limestone range that stretches along the northwestern flank of the island. Whilst the region promises breathtaking scenery and some fantastic walks, there...

July, 1967: It seems the entire country stopped to listen to a husky voice steeped in the simmering secrets of the South tell a tragic tale of teenage suicide. So much for the Summer of Love. "Ode to Billie Joe" knocked the Beatles' "All You Need is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681885223Author Emma MarriottFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Weldon OwenPublisher Weldon Owen

A complete and harmonious history of music, from prehistory to the present day!Have you ever wondered how blues influenced rock music? Or why jazz went Latin? Classical or rock, everyone has their favourite music style, but how did your top choice come...

The Allied landings in France on 6 June 1944 were a turning point in world history. This book is a compilation of 200 images relating to all aspects of D-Day and the Normandy landings, beginning with the years of planning and preparations, all conducted...

Bring The Wind in the Willows to life with beginner-friendly sewing patterns for felt animals. Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has entertained adults and children alike for over a hundred years. Characters such as Ratty,...

The latest addition to the Love to Sew series, this new title from best-selling author Debbie Shore contains 15 gorgeous, practical items that every sewer will love to make, use or give as gifts. The book contains storage solutions and sewing accessories...

As a little boy, climbing through the lochs and mountains of Argyll with his Irish Setter Don, all James Herriot wanted to be was a 'dog doctor' so he could care for man's best friend. In this classic collection of stories, we are introduced to some of...

There can be few world-class companies that boast the heritage and traditions inherent in the British Airways brand. Indeed, the company that became British Airways operated the world's first commercial scheduled airline service in 1919. From the early...

The ultimate and most comprehensive collection of Slim Aarons photography ever released, featuring more than 100 previously unpublished images This luxe edition provides a deep and comprehensive look at the groundbreaking career of Slim Aarons, spanning...

A searing account of corruption, racism and mismanagement inside Britain's most famous police force Barely a week goes by without the Metropolitan Police Service being plunged into a new crisis. Demoralised and depleted in numbers, Scotland Yard is a...

Having less is the secret to living more. Whether you've been dreaming about a treehouse in the wilderness of Montana, or a remote eco-cabin in Patagonia or Australia; driving a campervan on the open roads of Quebec, or floating on a houseboat in Sweden...

Shaping Neighbourhoods is unique in combining all aspects of the spatial planning of neighbourhoods and towns whilst emphasising positive outcomes for people's health and global sustainability. This new edition retains the combination of radicalism,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for MUSEUMS AUSTRALASIA MULTIMEDIA AND PUBLICATION DESIGN AWARDS 2023. Long-listed for Ockham NZ Book Awards 2023.Book InformationISBN 9781760761424Author Yuki...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525520542Author Dayton DuncanFormat HardbackPage Count 560Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 2166gDimensions(mm) 283mm * 242mm...

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...

Every manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950784554Author Schmitz Fr Mike and Johnson Fr JoshFormat PaperbackImprint Ascension PressPublisher Ascension PressWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 170mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590172575Author A. C. GrahamFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint NYRB ClassicsPublisher The New York Review of Books, IncWeight(grams)...

Cutting-edge research in the study of Islamic scholarship and its impact on the religious, political, economic and cultural history of Africa; bridges the "europhone"/"non-europhone" knowledge divides to significantly advance decolonial thinking, and...

With the expert guidance of jewelry-making expert Tammy Powley in First Time Jewelry Making, your goal is within reach. The detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings,...

The ABRSM Songbook Plus series features a wealth of material from ABRSM's 2018 Singing syllabus. This Grade 5 book contains core classics such as Schubert's 'Lachen und Weinen', presented in a new edition and with a new English singing translation; songs...

Rachel Long's much-anticipated debut collection of poems, My Darling from the Lions, explores shame, love and healing through her intimate poetic voice.Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio PrizeShortlisted for the Costa Poetry AwardShortlisted for the...

'Jasper Winn is the perfect guide' - Observer For a hundred and fifty years, between the plod of packhorse trains and the arrival of the railways, canals were the high-tech water machine driving the industrial revolution. Amazing feats of engineering,...

A guidebook to 39 circular day walks and one two-day trek in Lancashire. Exploring the varied scenery of northern England, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 8 to 16km (5-10 miles) and can...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307716606Author Susannah GoraFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Crown PublicationsPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 323gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

Girls and boys are always curious and sometimes even alarmed by the behaviour of their bodies as they grow up. Puberty being a particularly unsettling time, Babette Cole has made this the subject of the fifth title in her bestselling series of 'family...

A huge compilation of quick but challenging crossword puzzles from the Daily Mail's extensive archives. Perfect for killing time at home or on the daily commute, with over 400 speedy puzzles there's no reason to be bored ever again!About the AuthorThe...

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. An extensive introduction section describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on the development of these...

Lonely Planet's Experience New England travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Dip into Acadia National Park's lakes, spot wild moose in the North Woods, feast on full belly...

A step-by-step introduction to the key features of the Meisner Technique, including a full set of practical exercises. The Meisner Technique is at the forefront of actor training today: with its radical simplicity it has the power to reconnect actors...

'The basic idea of Zen is to touch the inner workings of our being, and to do this in the most direct way possible.'In this widely praised introduction, Dr D.T. Suzuki presents the nature, technique and practice of Zen with exceptional clarity, wisdom...

Here are poems to take you on a journey from the 'suddenly' of love at first sight to the 'truly, madly, deeply' of infatuation and on to the 'eternally' of love that lasts beyond the end of life, along the way taking in flirtation, passion, fury,...

More than just a history book or a handicraft manual, Portuguese Knitting is a journey into Portugal's knitting heritage. Traditional patterns and techniques are brought up to date in the form of beautiful modern pieces such as socks, hats, shawls,...

A 3,162 km race. A 48-year-old man. A 100-year-old bike. Made mostly of wood. That he built himself. Tim Moore sets off to recreate the most appalling bike race of all time. The notorious 1914 Giro d'Italia was an ordeal of 400-kilometre stages,...

Ten years after the publication of the prize-winning Love, Nina comes the author's diary of her return to London in her sixty-first year. 'A unique comic voice, endlessly funny' - David Nicholls'Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise' - Bonnie Garmus, author of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999770815Author Chris GillFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Guide EditorsPublisher Guide EditorsDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 9mm

This new eighth edition of Bradt's Malawi remains the only standalone practical guidebook to this magical East African destination, long known as the 'warm heart of Africa' (and the first country outside Denmark to have a Carlsberg brewery). Malawi is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781540066688Author Hal Leonard Corp.Page Count 55Imprint Hal Leonard CorporationPublisher Hal Leonard Corporation