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50 years of Pride in the words of those who changed the world. Half a century has passed since 2,000 people marched in the very first Pride march, in New York City. It was a moment when the LGBT+ community rose up against centuries of hatred and persecution, spawning a global movement and the Pride parades that now take place around the world. The Little Book of Pride is a collection of quotes that captures the voices of those who have played a key part in the long journey to a place of Pride – from the very first pioneers, to those who took the fight into the streets of the Stonewall riots, and right up to today''s movers and shakers. ''Your lives matter. Your voices matter. Your stories matter.'' Actress and trans activist Laverne Cox at the Goldern Globes Awards, 2016. ''If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.'' Tape recording left by Harvey Milk, the first openly gay US politician, murdered in 1978.

Flamboyant and witty, Oscar Wilde was famous for being famous. The toast of late-nineteenth London society, he once boasted he could speak spontaneously on any subject, and his writings were as varied as his captivating conversation. One of the leading playwrights of his age, he also found fame as a poet, novelist and essayist. Of course, Wilde''s literary success is bound up with the tragedy of his private life, and his very name evokes fascination. Including Wilde''s funniest remarks and ripostes as well as deeper reflections, this collection of wit and wisdom will amuse, provoke and delight. ''There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.'' Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890. ''Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.'' Intentions, ''The Critic as Artist'', 1891.

Inspirational leadership quotes from every President of the United States of America. The Little Book of United States Presidents is a fascinating collection of over 170 quotes from each person who has held the office, from George Washington to Donald Trump. Sometimes referred to as the Leader of the Free World, the President is elected to lead the United States in times of peace, struggle and in the face of war. The breadth and depth of the responsibility that comes with leading the executive branch offers each President the opportunity to let their thoughts be known and to influence the lives of the people. The Little Book of United States Presidents is a beautifully presented collection of inspirational and thought-provoking quotes from every US President, each of which offers the opportunity to learn from this remarkable collection of leaders. ''The future doesn''t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.'' Ronald Reagan (40th) Republican, January 20, 1981 - January 20, 1989, Address to the Nation on the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger, January 28, 1986. ''Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.'' John F. Kennedy (35th) Democratic, January 20, 1961 - November 22, 1963, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961. ''Throughout our history the American people have always been the true source of American greatness.'' Donald Trump (45th), Republican, January 20, 2017 - Incumbent, Security strategy speech, December 18, 2017.

The wisdom of a king of sport, business and charity.Dedicated to a legend of basketball, this is a pocket-sized compendium of the inspirational thoughts of one of the game''s all-time greats. From the earliest years of his life through to the heartfelt tributes that poured in after his untimely death, this is a timely portrait of one of sport''s most remarkable, accomplished and influential figures.From his high school years, through his meteoric rise on the court, Bryant always had lots to say. His words on sport, business, charity and life will delight, inspire and amuse the reader. He was almost as famed for his memorable words as for his sporting achievements, so this is a carefully crafted collection of motivational, insightful and amusing quotes from one of basketball''s most respected stars.''My brain... it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I sit there and have to face myself and tell myself, ''You''re a failure''... I think that''s almost worse than death'' (On his winning mentality, as seen on NYPost.com, January 27, 2020, by Hannah Frishberg)Kobe is the only NBA player in history to have two separate numbers retired by one team, as he wore both No. 8 and No. 24 with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The most inspiring, beautiful and though-provoking reflections and declarations of love, all in one place.From Shakespeare''s sonnets to the rom coms of modern-day cinema, Enlightenment philosophy to the latest Nicholas Sparks novel, one could say that no other topic has inspired such beauty – in art, literature, poetry or music – than that of love.In The Little Book of Love the words of civil rights activists sit alongside those of movie stars, world leaders and the philosophers of Ancient Greece. In its pages you will find some hard-won lovers'' wisdom, a whole host of poignant and inspiring reflections on love, as well as some of the most famous, endearing and enduring declarations of love ever spoken.''Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken...'' William Shakespeare, ''Sonnet 116''''I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.'' Pip, Charles Dickens'' Great Expectations (1860)''With the whole world crumbling, we pick this time to fall in love.'' Ilsa Lund, Casablanca (1942)

Potted history, quirky facts, sayings, hints and tips about Ireland''s celebration and the saint it commemorates.The Little Book of St Patrick''s Day will tell the story of St Patrick and how the holiday began, share the craic with a collection of sayings and describe how the festival is marked around the world (and in outer space).Separate the myths from the facts, find out how to celebrate at home and be dazzled by quirky facts and stats. Why is the shamrock the symbol of the day, did St Patrick really drive snakes out of Ireland and what should you eat and drink on March 17th?Find out in this pocket-sized guide to this Irish celebration that has enchanted people of all backgrounds across the globe.''For the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o'' March!'' The Irish-American poet Thomas Augustine Daly, as seen on Bustle.comOn St Patrick''s Day 2011, the Irish-American astronaut Catherine Coleman played a 100-year-old flute belonging to the Irish band The Chieftains, while floating weightless in the space station. Her performance was later included in a track called The Chieftains in Orbit.

A sentimental celebration of the power of a mother''s love.Brimming with messages of love, practical tips, inspiring quotes, heartfelt reflections and funny anecdotes, The Little Book of Mum is the ultimate ode to the highs and lows of motherhood. Mum, mom, mama, mumsy – whatever you call yours she''ll love this little guide, designed to bring reassurance to mothers looking for a pocket of peace amongst the chaos.

Away, you scullion, you rampallion, you fustilarian! Along with penning some of the most sublime passages in all of English Literature, Shakespeare was a master when it came to casting a wicked comeback or hurling a barbed insult. Whether it''s Prospero calling Caliban a ''freckled whelp, hag-born'' in The Tempest or King Lear railing against his daughter Goneril with the damning words, ''Thou art a boil, a plague sore, an embossed carbuncle in my corrupted blood'', Shakespeare didn''t hold back when it came to getting creative with his slights. Packed full of eloquent stings and poisonous putdowns, this is the perfect resource for anyone looking to scorn an enemy – without resorting to swearing! ''Away, you starvelling, you elf-skin, you dried neat''s-tongue, bull''s-pizzle, you stock-fish!'' Henry IV Part I (Act 2, Scene 4). ''Away, you three-inch fool.'' The Taming of the Shrew (Act 4, Scene 1). ''Go, prick thy face, and over-red thy fear, Thou lily-liver''d boy.'' Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 3). ''The tartness of his face sours ripe grapes.'' The Comedy of Errors (Act 5, Scene 4).

A celebration of all that is neat about tequila.Following hot on the heels of whisky, vodka and gin, tequila has become the latest spirit to be revolutionised, gentrified, and beautified in the last ten years. Every day a new small-batch, craft, artisan, tequila brand opens its doors to a loyal and thirsty following of blue agave lovers desperate to get their hands on this nectar of the Aztec gods.The days of slammin'' and shootin'' shots with a lick of salt and a suck of lemon have passed, and replaced by a definitive twenty-first century glow-up, swapping shot glasses for champagne flutes. Indeed, there is a lot more to tequila than meets the eye, and The Little Book of Tequila has researched itself into sweet oblivion to give its readers more than an eyeful of this mysterious and delicious spirit.SAMPLE QUOTE ''A little tequila, sunshine and tacos never hurt anybody'' Ron Woodroof (played by Matthew McConaughey), Dallas Buyers Club, 2013, as seen on IMDB.com.SAMPLE FACT Like fine French wine and fizz, in order for tequila to be made and sold as tequila, it can only be produced in five regions in Mexico: Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and Jalisco. The latter, Jalisco, is far and away the largest producer of this blue agave nectar.SAMPLE FACT In 2019, the United States bought more than 240,000,000 bottles of tequila, approximately 80 per cent of the world''s total supply. The top five states that consumed the most tequila were, you guessed it, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Maryland.

Nothing''s better than mouth-watering grilled food prepared in the fresh air. With more jokes, quotes, quips, tips, tricks, stats and facts than you can shake your skewers at, this celebration of BBQs turns up the heat when it comes to BBQ wit, wisdom and wisecracks.For the BBQ beginner, this perfectly prepared companion contains some simple recipes with all the basics to stop them from getting burned: from how to select your first BBQ grill, to how to cook a well-seasoned steak like a seasoned pro.For the master BBQ''er, this indispensable beer buddy contains all the essentials on the latest techniques, fuels, cuts of meat, vegetable seasons, marinades, sauces, sears, and rubs – all the necessities you''ll need to keep you cookin'' on all cylinders, all in bitesize, easy-to-digest nuggets of knowledge.