Dominic Bliss - Böcker

From Voltaire to Verlaine and from Hugo to Hemingway, these are the Paris locations that have influenced modern literature.The book is an elegant photographic stroll around the bookshops, famous literary restaurants and storied streets of Europe’s favourite tourist destination.Literary Landscapes: Paris takes this major European city and with picture perfect photography, compiles an album of memorable views linked to the words of Parisian authors, or writers who made Paris their home. It looks at places where books were written, discussed over dinner, and where ultimately the books are sold.There are the theatres of Molière, Dumas and Beaumarchais along with the incredible Palais Garnier opera house and the legend of Le Fantome by Gaston Leroux.There are the revered bookshops of the Latin Quarter including the idiosyncratic Shakespeare & Co.There are the classic grand structures referenced in Victor Hugo novels (and still there) or the mean streets of George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris.There are the famous cafes where authors gathered and wrote, or where artists and philosophers argued: Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, Le Procope, La Closerie des Lilas, Prunier, Le Dôme, La Rotonde and Le Select.There are the bouquinistes ranged in their green booths along the Seine, as once tended by Jean Genet. And there is the classic expatriate Paris of Joyce, Stein, Wilde, Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Beat poets.Literary Landscapes: Paris takes readers on an exclusive cultural journey, introduced by one of the city’s most engaging tourist guides.

From the spooky to the silly, these 50 challenges and games are a must-have for any Halloween party!Looking for some excitement this Halloween? These boredom-busting, family-friendly games will inspire any ghoulish party or Halloween-themed games night. Perfect for kids and grown-ups, Halloween Party Games is a fantastic Halloween gift to bring out whether you’re with family or friends.Games like these promise a scarily good time:Guess the Gross Food: Blindfolded guests eat foods such as “bat wings” (beef jerky), “eyeballs” (grapes) and “veins” (strawberry laces), and guess what the real food is. Werewolf: A collaborative party game where villagers work together to identify the werewolves in their midst.Mummy Wrap: Split into teams and compete to see who can wrap a team member head-to-toe in toilet paper the quickest.…and many more!Suitable to play in large or small groups, the varied activities within will bring any Halloween event to life. From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to collaborative games like Dracula in the Dark, this set is packed with enough fun to bring any Halloween party to life.Key features:50 challenge cardsA 64-page rule book detailing the rules of each gameA mix of educational, active, look-and-find and silly challengesA slipcase box

Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic – from his boyhood in war-torn Serbia to his 24th Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open, and winning Olympic gold for Serbia in the men's singles final in Paris, France 2024. Find out more about the greatest male tennis player of all time in this stunningly illustrated biography.Join expert tennis journalist Dominic Bliss, for an up-close look at the unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness. Djokovic’s extraordinary achievements include iconic moments such as becoming the first man in the Open Era to achieve a double Career Grand Slam in singles, and the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of the four majors at once across three different surfaces, and only the third male player to win the Golden Slam (all four majors and the Olympic title).Novak Djokovic: The greatest of all time recounts the tennis legend’s remarkable ascent to sporting glory with: A riveting account of Djokovic’s life and career, from his childhood in Serbia, when his unparalleled talent was recognized, to being the biggest name in tennis with a fan base of over 10 million.Large, full-colour photographs from past and present illuminating his astonishing record-breaking career.Clear and insightful infographics analysing Djokovic’s playing style, and retellings of his top 10 best matches so you can recreate the most important moments of tennis history. With this captivating biography, find inspiration in the exceptional spirit and determination that led Djokovic to go on to win 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles, 96 ATP singles titles and a record breaking 390+ weeks ranking as No.1, and Olympic gold for Serbia in Paris, France.Complete your collection of all-time greats with Rafa Nadal: The King of the Court, and Fedegraphica which follow the incredible life and career of Djokovic’s ultimate rivals.

If you're looking for practical, straight-talking advice on getting things right, look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man. This newly updated edition includes: Advice on organising the stag night (or weekend), including a guide to the best destinations, activities, and organisers, with contact information.An outline of your wedding day responsibilities (in the morning, at the church, during the reception, and all points in between) plus tips on how not to screw things up.A guide to writing a delivering a great speech, including opening lines, jokes, quotes, and more.Ten wedding-day nightmare scenarios to avoid.Guidance on how to dress to impress.All that in one convenient package that also doubles as a terrific prop for the reception speech.