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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A compendium of the key elements of bidding, declarer play and defence, amusing hands and bridge stories, written for the social bridge player, but with much for more experienced players too. A compendium of tips, techniques and examples designed to brush up your knowledge on the key areas of your game, so that, wherever you play kitchen, local group or club you will be more likely to succeed. Eschewing most conventions, everyday bidding problems are solved logically and clearly, declarer play techniques, from the ubiquitous 3NT to tricky little part-scores, are broken down into the crucial areas for consideration, and defensive decisions are made easier by knowing exactly the target for which you are striving. For forty years, Paul has lectured live and online and, along with his easy-to-follow guidance, The Joy of Bridge shares a selection of his infamously entertaining stories and hands. Paul's aim is always to encourage bridge players, at any level, to stop trying to remember what to do, but simply to think instead so that solutions to problems become readily apparent and play becomes easier. AUTHOR: Paul Mendelson has written for the theatre and television, has been the bridge columnist for the Financial Times for over a quarter of a century, and is the author of fifteen non-fiction titles concerning mind-sports such as bridge and poker, as well as being a crime novelist whose first novel, The First Rule of Survival, was short-listed for the CWA Golden Dagger Crime Novel of the Year in 2014. His second novel, The Serpentine Road, was long-listed for the same prize in 2015. Both have been translated into several languages and a television adaptation is in preparation. His two subsequent books are The History of Blood and Apostle Lodge. Paul lives in London and Cape Town with his two- and four-legged family. SELLING POINTS: . Paul's first and second bridge books, The Right Way to Play Bridge and Bridge for Complete Beginners were originally published in the mid-1990s. They have been updated and reprinted and regularly sell thousands of copies each year . The Joy of Bridge is by the UK's bestselling bridge author, the bridge columnist for the Financial Times, and will appeal to the widest possible market of social players, estimated to be 3 million in the UK alone . Paul's ten books on bridge to date have together sold a quarter of a million copies. Most have been number-one bestsellers in the UK and feature in book shops the world over A compendium of the key elements of bidding, declarer play and defence, amusing hands and bridge stories, written for the social bridge player, but with much for more experienced players too. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A new armchair guide to ethics and moral philosophy, from the trolley problem to the balloon debate. Inspired by the hugely popular Netflix sitcom The Good Place, which uses a comic format to examine moral dilemmas and schools of ethical thought, this is a brief tour of the main issues that face humans when we try to "do the right thing". Using traditional and modern thought experiments, as well as 21st century dilemmas from the etiquette of texting to the narcissism of "selfie" culture, here is everything you need to know about reaching a good place in life. AUTHOR: James M. Russell has a philosophy degree from the University of Cambridge, a post-graduate qualification in critical theory, and has taught at the Open University in the UK. He currently works as director of a media-related business. He is the author of A Brief Guide to Philosophical Classics and A Brief Guide to Spiritual Classics. He lives in north London with his wife, daughter and two cats. SELLING POiNTS: . A practical guide to ethics for fans of the hit NBC & Netflix comedy, The Good Place . Test yourself and others - with both classic ethical dilemmas and new thought experiments . Imaginative scenarios which will force you to re-examine your most cherished assumptions about right and wrong A practical guide to ethics for fans of the hit NBC & Netflix comedy, The Good Place. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A bread machine will make only the bread you enable it to make; sub-standard ingredients and quick, over-yeasted fermentation can only ever produce a less than exceptional loaf. But if you use your bread machine differently, respecting the basic principles of artisan baking -- understanding fermentation; the need to knead; the importance of proving; shaping; and how to get the best bake for a perfect loaf then your bread machine will deliver fantastic results. Let professional baker Manuel Monade show you how to use your bread machine to produce awesome breads you can be proud of. Recipes include a basic pain de mie for a sandwich loaf; granary; ciabatta; blue-cheese-and-hazelnut bread; sourdough; pumpernickel; and spelt. AUTHOR: Manuel Monade moved to the UK in 1987, from Paris, where he was studying archaeology and art history at La Sorbonne. In London, he first qualified as a chef before baking in various West End restaurants in the 1980s and 1990s. He joined the original team at St John Restaurant in Smithfield, where head chef and owner Fergus Henderson insisted on having real artisan bread freshly baked in-house for each service. Dan Lepard, the main baker, introduced Manuel to breadmaking. When Dan left, Manuel took over the small bakery and never returned to working as a chef again. Manuel returned to France to train at l'Institut National de la Boulangerie Patisserie in Rouen before returning to work in London. For many years he worked with Matt Jones at Flourpower City Bakery, before becoming a teacher at Bread Ahead baking school. Let a professional baker show you how to use your bread machine to make a variety of excellent artisan breads at home Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. What if we could tunnel to the centre of the Earth? This book tells you everything you would need to know about a trip to the planet's core, with the proposed journey to be made using an ingenious Centre-Pod drilling vehicle. Starting with your first entry through the earth's mantle, at a boundary in the tectonic plates, you'll travel on through the geological layers to reach the twin layers of the earth's core. Activities for your holiday could include anything from exploring a volcano to hunting for diamonds under the cratons, and from discovering what it's like at the hypocentre of an earthquake to riding up a mantle plume on your return journey. AUTHOR: Dougal Jerram is the director of DougalEARTH Ltd., and holds a Professor II research position at the Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics at the University of Oslo. He is known as 'Dr Volcano' from his appearances on the BBC, and he has published extensively in scientific journals, and has written the popular Introducing Volcanology: A Guide to Hot Rocks. SELLING POINTS: . Imagine you could travel to any place and any time in the entire universe . . . . Where would you go to? To Mars? To the Big Bang? To Infinity and beyond? To the centre of the Earth? What would you find, and what would you do when you got there? . This attractive new series of books tell you everything you need to know about your journeys in space, time and the imagination Everything you need to know about a trip to our planet's core. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. One day, humans will travel to Mars . . . This book tells you everything you would need to know about a trip to the red planet. From essential preparations for your journey, through to the local climate and landscape, things to do, places to visit and the background, culture and natural history of the latest 'must-visit' destination for mankind. Activities for your holiday could include anything from sandboarding to hiking up Olympus Mons and from glacier ice trekking to a visit to the magnificent oxygen factories of the Tharsis Bulge. Also included are special features such as lists of 'What Not To Miss', 'Top Ten Favourite Excursions', and 'What To Do On a 2-Day Visit or a 7-Day Visit.' In the next few years, the dream of a journey to Mars may become a reality . . . Get ready ahead of the rush with this invaluable guide. AUTHOR: Colin Stuart is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has written for the Guardian, the Observer, New Scientist, BBC Focus and European Space Agency, among many others. The author of half a dozen books, in 2014 Colin was awarded runner-up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize. SELLING POINTS: . Imagine you could travel to any place and any time in the entire universe . . . . Where would you go to? To Mars? To the Big Bang? To Infinity and beyond? To the centre of the Earth? What would you find, and what would you do when you got there? . This attractive new series of books tell you everything you need to know about your journeys in space, time and the imagination Everything you need to know about a trip to the red planet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. There is magic and mystery surrounding the vale of Sleepy Hollow. It is home to a host of ghostly sounds and goblin spectres, none more infamous than the Headless Horseman. This figure rides out in the witching hour of night. If one is not careful, a traveller can lose everything in one evening - their wits, their heart, their head. The foolish school teacher, Ichabod Crane, is besotted with the lovely Katrina Van Tassel. Surely there can be nothing to stand in the way of his designs on her fortune. Sadly for him, imagination is a dangerous thing in Sleepy Hollow, and Katrina is in the sights of another who claims to have bettered the Horseman in a race. Which suitor will succeed and which is destined to become part of Sleepy Hollow's legend forevermore? AGES: 10 plus AUTHOR: Washington Irving was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories Rip Van Winkle (1819) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820). Christian Birmingham is the critically acclaimed illustrator of Whitbread Children's Book of the Year The Wreck of the Zanzibar and Smarties Prize winner The Butterfly Lion. He was also shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award and Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration. SELLING POINTS: . Brand new edition of the American Gothic classic . Illustrated with 30 black and white Gothic-inspired charcoal and ink drawings by acclaimed illustrator Christian Birmingham . Publishing on the book's 200th anniversary of publication . Includes the short story, Rip Van Winkle New edition of the American Gothic classic, illustrated with 30 charcoal and ink drawings by acclaimed illustrator Christian Birmingham. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Birmingham, Christian (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The art of its architectural details. With the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Moderne, the city of Paris heralded in the New Era. Paris was the cradle of Art Deco, a style that emerged in the 1920s as a reaction to the sinuous tentacles of Art Nouveau in the early 1900s, and an alternative to the Machine Age imagery emerging from Germany and the Soviet Union. The Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels was intended to revive the French luxury trades and it popularized a jazzy style of decoration that drew on many sources and expressed the spirit of the age. The Expo later gave its name to Art Deco which achieved some of its most refined and exuberant manifestations in Paris, while rapidly spreading across the world, from London to Los Angeles. Born into the Art Deco Age, author/photographer Arnold Schwartzman has savoured his many visits to Paris, and is now eager to share with the reader his journey through the boulevards of La Ville Lumiere. The best of Paris Art Deco in a handy pocket size Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Over half a century since they exploded inevitably onto New York's underground music and art scenes, the legacy and mythology of The Velvet Underground continues to resonate and grow, as new generations embrace their enigmatic command of the darkest strain of alternative cool. Lou Reed, John Cale, Nico, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker, with the naive encouragement of Andy Warhol, created a world of music, words and scenes which blew up the notion of the peace-and-love sixties and tapped into a nocturnal milieu of art, literature, drugs, sex and decadence. Their albums survive as caustic classics, among the most influential records ever made. Not only did author Chris Roberts interview the late Lou Reed three times, he was also once told, "Move you are sitting on my coat" by the unmistakable voice of Nico, backstage at a gig. Here he recounts and celebrates the fascinating, multi-faceted story of perhaps the most mysterious and unique rock band ever to exist. A complex, contrary, clashing set of characters who came together to start fires while drawing down darkness, The Velvets' legend will forever run run run. AUTHOR: Chris Roberts has written about music, films, and the arts for everyone from the Guardian to Uncut and currently writes for Classic Rock, Record Collector and The Quietus. He has published books on Beyonce, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, and Abba among many others. His book on pop fandom, Idle Worship, was hailed by the New York Times as "the most original book about rock 'n' roll ever." He lives in London. 8 pages of colour photographs The fascinating, multi-faceted story of perhaps the most mysterious and unique rock band ever to exist Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Atoms for Peace program was adopted in Russia to help the Soviet Union overtake the West's nuclear power superiority. Instead, it resulted in the creation of a radioactive cloud that terrified the entire world. What led to the catastrophe at Chernobyl in April 1986 is a complex question: strict authoritarian policies, impossible deadlines, a lack of money and materials, pervasive bureaucracy and political corruption all played their part in the largest nuclear catastrophe in history. This graphic and harrowing account of the disaster follows the dozens of human stories cruelly affected by the tragedy. From the engineers and firefighters to doctors and soldiers, the children and families in the surrounding towns and villages to the animals in the forests - they all make up the story of Chernobyl, a mosaic of victims who paid the price for distant politicians' ambitions and arrogance. Harrowing and graphic re-telling of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster from the creator of George Orwell's 1984 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Since she stepped onstage unannounced at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival, Joan Baez has occupied a singular place in popular music. Within three years, she had recorded three best-selling albums and had embarked on a tour of southern US campuses, playing to integrated audiences in an era of segregation. When Time magazine chronicled the folk revival in November 1962, her portrait was on the cover. Her voice was "as lustrous and rich as old gold." She has mentored generations of singer-songwriters, most famously Bob Dylan. But Joan Baez has always been much more than simply a singer. Even before she stood on the podium beside Dr Martin Luther King at the March on Washington, her voice was raised in sorrow and anger as well as in song. The causes for which she has campaigned are legion and it's no surprise that she was chosen to open Live Aid in Philadelphia in 1985. In 1993, amid the siege of Bosnia, she donned a flak jacket to sing for the citizens of Sarajevo offering, as so many times before and since, "an act of love, sharing, witness and music". Now approaching 80, Baez has stepped down from the stage following a worldwide farewell tour and a final Grammy-nominated album. The Last Leaf is a celebration of a timeless figure whose music and influence will endure long after her voice is silenced. The Discography is by Grammy-nominated music historian Arthur Levy. Joan Baez is the recipient of the 2020 Woody Guthrie Prize. A celebration of a timeless figure whose music and influence will endure long after her voice is silenced. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. All the help you need to develop eight different habits to achieve complete rest simple activities, backed by science and personal experience, that you can easily fit into your day to leave you completely revitalised. Take control of your energy and find true tranquility within. Is life getting on top of you? Do you dream of being stranded on an island just for some alone time? Are you currently standing on a chair, screaming, 'Enough is enough!'? I get it. Your diary is full and your brain is racing. The hectic world we live in demands so much of you, it can be exhausting to keep up. You crave spa days and holidays to recharge but, while they offer short-term respite, they don't give you the long-term rejuvenation you really need. Well, come down off that chair, open up this book, and feel your stress float away. To achieve complete rest, we need to develop eight different rest habits. Packed with simple activities, backed by science and personal experiences, calmism takes a fresh look at the eight essential habits for rest and offers a menu of easy-fit options to give you the variety that's key to wellbeing. With just a few minutes' attention each day, you can cultivate positive, daily habits that stick, to help you feel ultimately revitalised. Welcome to calmism a restful way to take control of your energy and find that tranquil island within. AUTHOR: Dr Alexis Willett is a health science writer who spends much of her time turning cutting-edge research and jargon into something meaningful for the public. Her book Drinkology, was shortlisted for the 2019 Andre Simon Food & Drink Book Awards. All the help you need to develop eight different habits to achieve complete rest - simple activities, backed by science and personal experience, that you can easily fit into your day to leave you completely revitalised. Take control of your energy and find true tranquility within Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Art Deco style gained prominence at the 1925 Paris Exposition, after which each nation seemed to adapt its own distinct architectural style. Less florid than the French or that of the United States, Great Britain s buildings reflected the country s imperial status. From the imposing style of the Savoy Hotel, through the ornate detail of the West End theatres, to Art Deco factories like the Hoover Building, they also demonstrated Britain s love of detail.Remarkably, many of London's Art Deco buildings still survive their once grime-covered indigenous Portland stone now mostly scrubbed clean, beautifully displaying their many sculptural details. This richly illustrated book offers a fascinating and detailed look at the Art Deco style from building design to decorative detail. This richly illustrated book offers a fascinating and detailed look at the Art Deco style in London from building design to decorative detail. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Human rights belong to every single one of us, but they are often under threat. We can use our rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression to protect the powerless, give strength to the weak and speak for those who have no voice. It unites us in our journey to make the world a better place for everyone. Rise Up! The Art of Protest looks at protests from the last 100 years, the ideas that inspired them and how these issues are being protested today. These posters have inspired generations of people to stand up for what they believe. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Jo Rippon lives in London with her husband and children. She is a graduate of Central Saint Martins and the University for the Creative Arts. She is a writer and editor of books for adults on music and art. SELLING POINTS: . A picture celebration of protest for children aged 8-12. . Will cover protests of gender equality, civil rights, youth movements, anti-war, LGBT rights and climate change. . Colour reproductions of protest poster art from the last 100 years. . In collaboration with Amnesty International. A picture celebration of protest for children aged 8-12. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck: that man is not truly one, but truly two." In a quest to discover his inner self, celebrated physician Dr Henry Jekyll, uncovers a monster. At first he attempts to conceal this but gradually Hyde becomes stronger and stronger, dominating Jekyll and ultimately destroying them both. First published to immediate acclaim in 1886, this mesmerising thriller is a terrifying study of the lightness and darkness living inside every human soul. AGES: 10 plus AUTHOR: Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in November 1850. He is best known for Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and The Master of Ballantrae. Pete Williamson is an artist, illustrator and animation designer. His highly acclaimed work includes the award-winning Dinkin Dings and the Frightening Things and the wonderful gothic pottiness of Marcus Sedgwick's The Raven Mysteries. SELLING POINTS: . Brand new edition of the celebrated Victorian Gothic classic. . Illustrated with 30 black and white gothic-inspired watercolour drawings by acclaimed illustrator Pete Williamson that capture the menace of the story. New edition of this Victorian gothic classic, with 30 watercolour drawings by acclaimed illustrator Pete Williamson. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Williamson, Pete (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A must-read for anyone thinking of opening a coffee shop; everything you need to know is here. Make your first investment this very practical guide and it will save you time, money and heartache. "If you read this book and absorb its contents, once you have secured a site and stocked up with the minimum necessary equipment, you will be able to serve your first cup of coffee within seven days. It won't be easy it may even be the hardest working week of your life but it is certainly doable. I know, because I have done it myself. The book even includes a seven-day countdown to opening, with tips on cost effective short cuts and an invaluable list of key pitfalls to avoid." Darcy Millar is the owner of two bustling coffee shops in Copenhagan. Here he shares how he did it and shows how you can do it too. This is a complete practical guide and manual to opening a modern coffee shop, covering every aspect with detailed, step-by-step advice on subjects from the essential how to brew good coffee to how to design and fit out a venue that suits your aims, whatever your budget. . A book for coffee-shop professionals, or would-be professionals, to help them get started or to improve their offer; also for coffee enthusiasts, hungry for detail . A practical 'how to' manual for anyone looking to open a coffee shop, along with the story of a successful entrepreneur who did just that . Includes a seven-day countdown to opening, with tips on cost effective short cuts and an invaluable list of key pitfalls to avoid AUTHOR: Darcy Millar was born and educated in London. After travelling in Australia, New Zealand and south-east Asia, he studied English literature at Manchester University. While studying for masters degrees in Copenhagen and Malmoe , he supported himself by working in a succession of cafes, steadily building his skills and developing a passion for all things coffee. Fast-forward a few years, and he is living that dream as the proprietor of Darcy's Kaffe in Copenhagen, with two branches, eighteen staff and hundreds (perhaps even thousands) of regular customers, whom he regards as friends. A must-read for anyone thinking of opening a coffee shop; everything you need to know is here. Make your first investment this very practical guide and it will save you time, money and heartache. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Radiohead are not like other bands. For over three decades they have charted a singular course. As their music has become more beautiful, more strange and more uncompromising, the band who make it have become more popular, evolving from the indie clubs of Britain to stadia across the globe, while selling over 30 million albums. And they have done it their way. Their line-up has remained unchanged since they met at school, but these five very different characters have always remained united in their quest to keep pushing boundaries. They have changed musical direction almost as many times as they have made albums and the band who seemed destined to be one-hit-wonders when 'Creep' was a global hit in the early '90s, evolved into trailblazers who have embraced rock, dance, electronica, classical music and pop without sacrificing what makes them special. Radiohead are proof that selling records need not mean selling out and this is their story. AUTHOR: John Aizlewood writes for Mojo, Q and Classic Rock. Over a 25-year career, he has written about music for the Guardian, Blender, the Observer, Melody Maker, Sounds, FHM, the Sunday Times and a host of others. His books include Love Is The Drug and Playing At Home. 8 pages of colour illustrations Radiohead are proof that selling records need not mean selling out and Life In A Glasshouse is their story Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A book reviewer once described Arnold Schwartzman as "a trufflehound with a Nikon," praising his passion and inquisitive eye. In Miami Art Deco, Schwartzman's sixth photographic book on Art Deco architecture, he turns his lens on the tropical sun-bleached facades of Miami Beach's pastel palaces. Following the devastating Miami hurricane of 1926, a square-mile of Miami Beach was redeveloped in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s and the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District (known as the Art Deco area) now encompasses over eight hundred buildings and is the largest concentration of art deco architecture in the world. Schwartzman's stunning photography captures many of these unique buildings, from the hotels and nightclubs of Ocean Drive to the Miami Post Office, all heavily influenced by the sea and nautical life. This book of Deco delights should prove to be a delicious sundowner for the connoisseur of the Art Deco style. AUTHOR: Arnold Schwartzman is an Oscar-winning film-maker, a noted graphic designer, and the author of many books including London Art Deco (2013), Art Deco (2018), and Arts & Crafts (2021). He began his design career in British television before moving to Hollywood in 1978. SELLING POINTS: . Author's sixth photographic book on art deco . Miami Beach Architectural Historic District encompasses over 800 buildings and is the largest concentration of art deco architecture in the world 200 colour illustrations Exploring the tropical sun-bleached facades of Miami Beach's Art Deco palaces in words and glorious photographs Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This is a big story. The Coppolas are one of the great American filmmaking dynasties, a classic example of an immigrant family that has thrived in America - the parallels with the Corleones of The Godfather are there for all to see, albeit without the organised crime. Centred on two extraordinary filmmaking generations: father and daughter Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola, each in different ways has defined their times. And of course, their stories are intimately entwined. But the story will encompass so much more than the careers of two directors. There will be subplots extending out across the Coppola clan to include Nicolas Cage, Talia Shire, Roman Coppola, Jack Schwartzman and lesser-known scions like Marc and Christopher Coppola. It is also the case that the respective stories of Francis and Sofia offer a fascinating insight into the changing face of Hollywood and American culture from the seventies until now. It is also a book about America, a land of opportunity and the template on which the Coppolas can forge their art. Includes eight pages of colour photographs. AUTHOR: Ian Nathan, who lives and works in London, is one of the UK's best-known film writers. He is the author of eight previous books, including Alien Vault, the best-selling History of Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Stephen King at the Movies, Ridley Scott: A Retrospective, Terminator Vault, Tim Burton, The Coen Brothers, Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth and Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He is the former editor and executive editor of Empire magazine, and contributes regularly to newspapers, magazines and tv programs. The story of two extraordinary filmmaking generations: father and daughter Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. When Black Beauty was born one sweet spring day, he could not have imagined the life ahead of him. Following his mother's advice to always try his best, he enjoys the adventures of country and city life, makes new friends and suffers from the cruelty and greed of his human masters. Beauty faces each challenge with bravery and kindness, and then a chance encounter with an old friend brings him the greatest joy of all.Anna Sewell's spirited story of the life of a horse has captivated generations of readers and Beauty's 19th Century world is gorgeously brought to life by Christian Birmingham's vibrant artwork. Anna Sewell's classic novel brought vividly to life with new illustrations by Christian Birmingham Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Make everyday cooking and eating at home as enjoyable and nourishing as possible, with accessible, affordable and tasty recipes the whole family will love, illustrated in full colour throughout. Specifically developed with challenges such as different tastes and diets, tight budgets and a lack of time in mind, Dr Chintal has taken the guesswork out of meal planning.No time? Turn to the 15-minute Meals or Time-saver Tray Bakes.A simple meal made from store-cupboard staples can still be delicious, nutritious and balanced. Or, when you're ready for a culinary adventure, dive into the Friday-night Feasts chapter.There are recipes for weeknights and for celebrations.Every recipe includes a vegetarian or vegan option, if it is not already vegetarian or vegan.Includes detail on the science of nutrition and how to easily put the theory into delicious practice. The focus is on which foods to include to enhance your diet for optimum nutrition and health and what you can add to your plate - rather than on restricting any foods, particularly those that you enjoy.More than just a cookbook, this is a guide to family-friendly cooking and nutrition, written by a doctor who understands the real-life challenges of working parents, who may sometimes have to feed fussy, young eaters. Easy, nutritious, delicious and affordable recipes from NHS GP Dr Chintal Patel that focus on what you can add to your and your family's plate to enhance your health. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. One of the most prolific and commercially successful artists in modern pop music, during a career spanning over half a century Elton John has sold over 300 million records, including Candle In the Wind 1997 the biggest selling single of all time. His achievements in the US charts alone total over 50 hits in the Top 40, with seven consecutive albums making No.1. Musically a child prodigy, by the age of 15 in 1962 Elton had formed his first pop group, Bluesology, and five years later met his long-time songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. Elton released his debut album Empty Sky in 1968, from which came his first big hit, Your Song, in 1970. A spectacularly productive career followed, in which he has released over 30 albums and been the recipient of no less than six Grammy Awards and five Brit Awards. A tireless worker for various charities, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, in 1998 he received a knighthood. Loved for his approachability and unaffected attitude to stardom, and after a career spanning nearly five decades, he still attracts capacity audiences in some of the largest auditoriums in the world, and fills them effortlessly with charismatic energy, and a musical performance that leaves fans of all ages shouting for more. AUTHOR: Chris Roberts has written about music, films and the arts for everyone from The Guardian to Uncut and currently writes for Classic Rock, Prog, Record Collector and The Quietus. He has published books on Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Kate Moss, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, Abba, Talk Talk, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, Scarlett Johansson, Heath Ledger and others. SELLING POINTS: . A celebratory retrospective of one of popular music's most enduring and talented star names . Fully illustrated throughout, including rare archive memorabilia and previously unpublished photography . To be published in 2019 at the end of his farewell world tour 250 colour images A fully illustrated retrospective commemorating Elton John's incredible life and career. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the ruling Party in the nation of Oceania. Everywhere Winston goes, even his own home, the Party watches him through telescreens; everywhere he looks he sees the face of the Party's seemingly omniscient leader, Big Brother. The Party controls everything in Oceania, even the people's history and language. Now, the Party is forcing the use of an invented language called Newspeak which will prevent political insurgency by eliminating all words related to it. Even thinking rebellious thoughts is illegal. Such thoughtcrime is, in fact, the worst of all crimes. But a seed of dissent grows in Winston - one that will bring him into direct conflict with the Party, and with devastating consequences. Rarely has one book ever been so rich in political and social criticism as 1984. Originally published in 1949, this new graphic novel edition of the dystopian classic, powerfully illustrated by Matyas Namai, reveals Winston's fight against the Party in all its horror and futility. "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." 284 pages, thousands of illustrations, two years of work resulting in a world-class graphic novel. Undisputably one of the best works in the world of comics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Namai, Matyáš (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This definitive history of the Sex Pistols includes over 150 color and b/w photos and is published to coincide with the forthcoming 6-part series, Pistol, created by Danny Boyle, which will be released in 2022. Amidst the chaos that was the Sex Pistols, it's often forgotten just what a powerful band they were, and what great records they made. The Sex Pistols were no ordinary group. Their story might be short, and not without its casualties, but their legacy is undoubted; one listen to their ferocious, raw rock and roll will soon tell you that. Without them, popular culture in the last 30+ years would be very, very different. The Pistols didn't just kick down doors; they trashed the music industry's house. For a band who (really) only released one album and four incandescent singles "Anarchy in the U.K.", "God Save the Queen", "Pretty Vacant" and "Holidays in the Sun" - they gave birth to a sea of imitators and inspired a DIY aesthetic still alive today. Not bad for a band that 'couldn't play'. Despite claims from New York, the Sex Pistols were the true originators of punk; no one else had their attitude, balls, or honesty - as inspired by anger and poverty, as art and poetry. There was the Sex Pistols and there was the rest. The Sex Pistols ARE punk; the rest are 'punk rock'. AUTHOR: Dave Simpson writes for the Guardian, Uncut and others, having written for various titles during a 31-year career. His books include The Fallen: Life In And Out Of Britain's Most Insane Group (about the Fall), a Sunday Times and Observer music book of the year. The Last Champions explored the final English First Division title (won by Leeds United) before the onset of Sky and Premier League riches. He lives in Yorkshire. SELLING POINTS: . Includes over 150 colour and b/w photographs . The definitive history of the Sex Pistols . Published to coincide with the forthcoming 6-part series, Pistol, created by Danny Boyle, which will be released in 2022 as a Star Original on Disney+ internationally 150 colour illustrations There was the Sex Pistols and there was the rest. The Sex Pistols ARE punk; the rest are 'punk rock.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Mick Rock is the foremost rock photographer of his generation. In 'Exposed', he reveals his definitive collection of images, telling the story in his own words of his early career and the larger-than-life characters with whom he mixed. As well as being a retrospective of his work, it is a cultural journey through a time when rock ruled. It is a compendium of experiences, eyewitness accounts, and intimate detail, all culminating in candid incidental visual insights and time-tested iconic imagery that we all recognise today. This is a vivid and memorable account of Rock's adventures behind the camera, a colourful blend of the overt and the intimate, the beautiful and the irreverent truly exposed. Mick Rock's career was launched when he photographed an almost unknown David Bowie in 1972. The two established an instant rapport and Rock went on to document the rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust, amassing thousands of photographs, shooting posters, album artwork and even several videos. His reputation as 'the man who shot the Seventies' was cemented with iconic images of Lou Reed, Syd Barrett, Iggy Pop, Queen, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones and Blondie. More recently, Mick has exposed with his camera Kate Moss, Michael Stipe, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Chemical Brothers, Razor light, The Killers and The Libertines. His work hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, London. REVIEWS: "Mick Rock: Exposed is well worth your time. It's a retrospective that tributes the weird and the wonderful and also knocks these stars off their pedestal if only momentarily. He who shot them brings all their quirks to life and there's certainly an air of inspiration among them all." - FBI Radio 200 colour and b&w photographs Photographer Mick Rock reveals his definitive collection of images, telling the story in his own words of his early career and the larger-than-life characters with whom he mixed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Still making sensational live appearances on the international concert circuit, the Who have been rivaled only by the Rolling Stones as an enduring rock phenomenon for over half a century. From their early days as the Detours, they were at the vanguard of the mod movement in the mid-1960s, in 1965 striking gold as the Who with "Can't Explain," followed by "My Generation" which became a true anthem of its time. Through the triumphs of Pete Townshend's ambitious creations in Tommy and Quadrophenia, to the tragedy of the passing of drummer Keith Moon and bass player Jon Entwistle, the book follows the group's tumultuous history via incisive text, archive reviews and interviews, and a track-by-track summary of all the Who's studio and live albums. With a foreword by Keith Altham, this sumptuously illustrated hardback edition has a wealth of colour and black-and-white photography, plus album art and other graphic ephemera. The Who: Much Too Much is a must-have celebration of one of the key names in rock music history. AUTHOR: A musician in the 1960s R&B and rock scene, Mike Evans began writing about music in the 1970s, presenting a weekly show on local radio and as a regular contributor to the leading UK music weekly Melody Maker. As well as commissioning and editing dozens of books on popular culture, he is the author of the bestselling Woodstock: Three Days that Rocked the World (2009, updated 2019). Follows the Who's tumultuous history via incisive text, archive reviews and interviews, and a track-by-track summary of all the studio and live albums. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Irish are renowned tellers of tales and these twelve enchanting stories of ancient magic, daring deeds, dashing heroes and mythical creatures sparkle with the wit, nonsense and naughtiness of Edna O'Brien's beautifully crafted storytelling. Tales for the Telling features traditional Irish folk and fairy tales, including 'The Magic Apples' 'The Swan Bride', 'Paddy the Piper' and 'Two Giants.' In 'Two Giants', Irish giant Finn, no longer in the first flush of youth, is challenged to do battle against Scottish giant McConigle, who aims to take over Finn's territory. The titanic clash is averted when Finn's clever wife, Oonagh manages to fool McConigle into thinking that Finn is twice the size he really is, and three times as strong. McConigle then has second thoughts about tackling Finn. This story illustrates the way that O'Brien's retelling of tales from her native land will delight and enthrall the whole family either as bed-time reading or as a rainy day treat. O'Brien's giants, leprechauns, princesses and sorcerers are all brought beautifully to life by celebrated illustrator Michael Foreman, whose vigorous, colourful art heightens the drama of the stories while also adding to the magic and charm of this outstanding collection. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Edna O'Brien is an Irish playwright, short story writer, novelist and poet. She is the author of The Country Girls, The Light of Evening, Casualties of Peace and Byron in Love, among many other works. She was described by Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland, as 'one of the great creative writers of her generation' and she has won numerous awards including the James Joyce Ulysses Medal, the Irish PEN Award and the prestigious Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. Born in County Clare, O'Brien now lives in London. The Irish are renowned tellers of tales and these twelve enchanting stories of ancient magic, daring deeds, dashing heroes and mythical creatures sparkle with the wit, nonsense and naughtiness of Edna O'Brien's beautifully crafted storytelling. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Foreman, Michael (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. 'Tell everyone in Nottingham that the Outlaws rule here in Sherwood, that we rule in the king's name . I am Robin Hood.' After a fierce storm, a boy of today discovers an arrowhead and a human skull, buried beneath the roots of an ancient oak tree. A skull with a legendary past: the heroic story of Robin Hood. Lost in a dark, strange forest, his father captured and his mother murdered, young Robin is rescued by a motley crew of misfits the Outcasts. Among them he finds Marion, his most constant friend and the love of his life. And as the courageous band of warriors grows ever stronger joined by the jovial Friar Tuck and the mighty Little John Robin seeks to unite them all in a common aim: to bring relief and justice to the poor and to punish the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. In this magical, spine-tingling account, the heroic tale of Robin Hood is retold as never before by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo. In collaboration with the celebrated illustrator Michael Foreman, whose art soars from the page, this retelling of the classic story combines contemporary relevance with dramatic excitement from beginning to end. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Michael Morpurgo, OBE, is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. SELLING POINTS: . A perennial Bookscan bestseller . Over 80 original illustrations by Michael Foreman . Beautiful new gift edition The heroic tale of Robin Hood retold as never before by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Foreman, Michael (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. In 15th century France, a young peasant girl faces an overwhelming task: to save her beloved France from tyrants and restore the rightful king to the throne. To free her country Joan must leave behind everyone she has ever loved, apart from her faithful sparrow, Belami. But with huge bravery and fierce determination, she follows her calling and is finally granted permission to ride fearlessly into battle, leading the French army against the enemy. Many years later, a lonely girl called Eloise has a very special dream about her heroine, Joan of Arc. In this moving account by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, Joan of Arc's extraordinary story is brought to life as never before. In collaboration with the celebrated illustrator Michael Foreman, whose art soars from the page, this true tale of a young girl whose courage and perseverance won her a place as the bravest woman in history combines contemporary relevance with dramatic excitement from beginning to end. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Michael Morpurgo, OBE, is one of Britain's best-loved writers for children. He has written over 100 books and won many prizes, including the Smarties Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Whitbread Award. Michael Foreman's numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's best-loved illustrators. SELLING POINTS: . A perennial Bookscan bestseller . Over 80 original illustrations by Michael Foreman . Beautiful new gift edition In this moving account by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, Joan of Arc's extraordinary story is brought to life as never before Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Foreman, Michael (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Formed 35 years ago, Blondie was the most successful rock act to emerge from New York's anarchic downtown punk scene. Debbie Harry, their multitalented and beautiful lead singer, became the most photogenic and photographed female rock performer of all time. Her "punk Marilyn Monroe" persona was never better celebrated than in Mick Rock's dynamic portfolio. Their collaboration produced iconic images that transcended and transformed the conventions of rock'n'roll photography. While Blondie continues to excite the world with their performances, this volume provides a vivid and memorable account of Debbie Harry and the band at the peak of their success. AUTHOR: Mick Rock's career was launched when he photographed an almost unknown David Bowie in 1972. The two established an instant rapport and Rock went on to direct several of Bowie's music videos. Rock's reputation as "the man who shot the '70s" was cemented with iconic images of Lou Reed, Syd Barrett, Iggy Pop, Queen, the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, and Blondie. His other books include Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, Classic Queen, Mick Rock Exposed, Glam! An Eyewitness Account, and Iggy & the Stooges: Raw Power. He lives in New York City. SELLING POINTS: . Published to coincide with Debbie Harry's autobiography . Lavishly illustrated with more than 150 essential images, including many candid, unpublished photographs 150 colour images A startling and energetic record of the band that spawned power pop at the peak of their success. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. An illustrated celebration of ABBA, from childhood through the Voyage album. Emerging victorious from Eurovision in 1974 with winning tune "Waterloo," ABBA catapulted to fame and captured hearts across the world with their melodic and ever-so catchy pop songs. Formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Faeltskog, Bjoern Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, ABBA became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982 with classic hits such as "Dancing Queen," "Gimme, Gimme, Gimmie," and "Knowing Me, Knowing You". Their total record sales are estimated at more than 150 million; only the Beatles have sold more. ABBA at 50 charts the journey of the Swedish quartet, from humble beginnings in post-war Sweden to global superstardom. Beautifully illustrated with essential images, it examines the group's enduring legacy and much-loved musical repertoire of perfectly crafted pop. From the group's outlandish outfits to the toll commercial success took on the private lives of the two married couples, this book is a must for all ABBA fans. AUTHOR: Carl Magnus Palm is regarded as the world's leading ABBA historian. He has written or co-written eight ABBA books. Titles include, ABBA: The Complete Recordings, first published in 1994 (Century 22) and revised and expanded in 2017, it won the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Best Popular Music Discography in 2018; and the critically acclaimed Bright Lights Dark Shadows: The Real Story of ABBA, (Omnibus, 2001), the first comprehensive ABBA biography. In addition, Carl Magnus Palm has co-produced a number of television programs about the band, contributed to Stockholm's ABBA The Museum, and worked as a consultant to Polar Music in the reissuing of ABBA's music. 200 colour and b/w illustrations The world's leading Abba historian charts the journey of the Swedish quartet, from humble beginnings in post-war Sweden to global superstardom, in this full-colour illustrated book Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …