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Promoted as a prestigious economic opportunity and often aggressively sought by local leaders, hosting a modern Olympics can in fact be a “city-killer” that racks up billions of dollars in over-budget expenses, degrades the environment, and shreds civil...

Creating the Regenerative School profiles case studies from around the world that exemplify best practices in creating healthy, climate appropriate learning environments for early learners through high school with designs that are not only beautiful...

Covering everything from Basilisks to Zouwus, Harry Potter: The Creatures of the Wizarding World is a visual guide to the magical creatures from all eight Harry Potter and three Fantastic Beasts films. Go behind the scenes of the Wizarding World in this...

Dedicated to the stories of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and exiles, this collection asks how these stories are interwoven with art, art practices, activism, reception, and (re-)presentation. It explores the complex entanglements of art and...

Altering postcards is a fun and easy way for anyone to get creative and make a quirky, unique piece of paper art to send to a friend, use as a place setting, give as party favours, use for holiday, birthday, or greeting cards-or simply hang on the wall...

Best known for his wire sculptures, Hayward L. Oubre, Jr. (1916–2006), was an important Black American artist and educator, who has until now received little attention from scholars and museums. He created sculptures, paintings, and prints that tested...

This book, organized around key periods in the history of African American sports from the turn of the twentieth century to today, looks at the role of athletes and sports and their impact on American culture both on and off the field. While the major...

Bending Light: The Moods of Color showcases photographer Eric Meola’s use of light and colour throughout his career of editorial, advertising, and personal work. In one hundred iconic photographs, including recent experiments with colour abstracts, and...

Take your sketching practice to the next level with this practical and inspiring guide to drawing what you see…and beyond. Sketching from life is critical to learning how to draw. It’s also an invaluable source of creative inspiration. In Drawing Basics...

Challenge yourself with number puzzles 200 mathematical and logic puzzles to test your mental dexterity with this collection from the The Times. Just like a mathematical crossword. Ideal for all fans of Su Doku who relish grappling with figures. Kakuro...

"Everything disappears into nothing at all, but out of that same nothing at all come all the new things, forever and ever." —Alan WattsWhen Jack Kerouac wrote his novel Dharma Bums, his views on Zen Buddhism echoed the sentiments of the Beat Generation,...

You don't have to miss out just because you don't like to be frightened! Stop trying to read nonsensical Wikipedia plot summaries (we know you re doing it), and let an expert tell you everything you need to know about the most influential horror films of...

Applied Urban Design combines why we design and who we design for, with how we design, by providing the reader with a comprehensive and accessible bespoke framework for both understanding and practicing urban design in a contextually responsive manner...

Let PopOut New York guide you around this wonderful city. The Big Apple in a little map! Get to the heart of New York with this handy, pop-up map. This New York map has been fully revised and updated and includes a detailed map of Midtown. Small in size...

Body’s a Bad Monster is a harrowing exploration of trauma and freedom told in captivating poetic prose from social media sensation Rowan Perez, also known as @rid.inkskinned.In Body’s a Bad Monster, our narrator shares—sometimes voluntarily, sometimes...

Jill Johnston began the 1960s as an influential dance columnist for the Village Voice and by the start of the next decade she was known as a keen observer of postmodern art and lesbian feminist life who challenged how dance, art, and women can and should...

Glory, scandal, downfall, fame, and rebirth—discover the dramatic story of the rebel auto industry titan behind the stainless-steel-bodied, gull-winged sports car we all know and love from Back to the Future. The tale you thought you knew:...

Let PopOut Geneva guide you around this wonderful city. Discover the lakeside beauty of Geneva with ease with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Geneva city map will ensure you...

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics and stories that...

Join Makenzie Campbell on an intimate odyssey through the unfiltered emotions of love, growth, and self-discovery in her coming-of-age collection, where each verse is a brushstroke in the self-portrait of navigating the labyrinth of one's twenties.Embark...

Celebrate your former (or current!) emo days with this interactive activity book perfect for elder emos reliving their youth and the latest wave of emo trendsetters alike—just grab your colored pencils and get ready to let those emotions fly!If studded...

A must-have for Dolly Parton fans everywhere, this unofficial guide features 100 of the must-try restaurants, iconic rides and attractions, and important landmarks at Dollywood and its sister parks.Dollywood is a unique and incredible theme park that’s...

Pounce into a world of loveable cats and kittens with Creative Cats Coloring Book!Whether you’re a cat lover, coloring enthusiast, or just a fan of all things warm and fuzzy, there’s something for you in the Creative Cats Coloring Book.Designed to help...

Challenge yourself with word puzzles 300 word wheel puzzles to test your mental dexterity with this collection from The Times, one of their most popular online word games The perfect challenge for all lovers of wordsearch and crosswords. Make words of...

A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With twenty new projects that are suitable for a range of skill levels and include: 12 large quilts and 8 smaller items, which can be customised to suit your own décor. Each of the four...

Let the Sunday Times bestselling authors and hosts of Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) lead you through the school year… Does the phrase ‘back to school’ fill you with dread? Or does it bring delight … until you see the size of your September to-do list? Can you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorMark hails from Willesden, London, has a BSc honours degree in Maths and Stats from Bristol University, spent 10 years as Producer of Channel 4's Countdown and...

Get an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds in urban areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide. In the city, the lights are bright, the people move fast, and birds are everywhere! City Bird pairs scientific...

This book provides readers with an introductory overview of art from the perspective of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The author utilizes well-known and important works of art to demonstrate how STEM concepts apply to them. The...

Take a photographic journey through every country in the world with this beautiful paperback edition of our global bestseller that makes the perfect coffee table book. Discover a bounty of breathtaking images on every page; find fun little-known facts;...

Strengthen your faith each day with this beautiful devotional, bound in a deluxe, vegan-leather cover.In our busy lives, it’s often hard to find time for a quiet moment of prayer. Daily Prayers for Women makes it easy by providing a verse of scripture...

Honeybees deliberate democratically. Rats reflect on the past. Snakes have friends. In recent decades, our understanding of animal intelligence has exploded—but the way we relate to wild animals has yet to catch up. Meet the Neighbors asks: What would it...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Melbourne - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Melbourne's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises -...

Celebrate yuletide the Victorian way by coloring in festive depictions of the Christmas season.Many ideas about what Christmas is today can be traced to the reign of Queen Victoria and her own ideas of the holiday. As the British Empire grew, Christmas...

From kittens and zebras to mice, teddy bears and more, this colourful and whimsical book – perfect for fans of amigurumi – will let you scratch that creative itch by showing you how to bring to life 15 adorable cuddly toys through the addictive art of...

Institutional Change for Museums: A Practical Guide to Creating Polyvocal Spaces demonstrates how museums can enact institutional change by implementing systematic and structural approaches to anti-racist, anti-colonial, and anti-elitist practices.This...

Focusing on art practices that advocate, raise consciousness and educate about the human right to reproductive health, this book analyses and compares forms of feminist artivism to interrogate bodily rights while closely examining the lived experiences...

Get the official story behind the eighth generation of Chevrolet’s legendary sports car in this licensed book featuring engaging text and photography from GM’s archives and Corvette team members. This updated edition of Corvette Stingray is revised to...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Sydney - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Sydney's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises -...

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2025. This practical...