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Detective in Paradise Puzzle Book
10 Crimes & over 100 Puzzles to Solve
AvJoel Jessup
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
134 kr
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Become a summertime sleuth with this fiendish collection of paradise-themed crime puzzles. Piece together the clues across a varied selection of 100 puzzles, to crack 10 fascinating cases.Welcome to the quaint island town of Coral Bay, known for sunset parties, cocktails by the beach and sun-dappled days out. But when a series of peculiar crimes disrupts the idyllic atmosphere, you’ve been summoned to solve them. Do you have what it takes?With the help of the Detective in Paradise Agency, a motley crew of summertime sleuths, you’ll have to navigate a web of island secrets to solve these crimes, from the mysterious disappearance of a beloved beachcomber to the curious case of a stolen treasure map.With 100 coastal conundrums to put your logic, reasoning and lateral thinking to the test, this is the ultimate escape and the perfect holiday read. Even in paradise, mystery and murder is just a sun-baked day away ...Also available:Killer Cruise (9781789298185)Murder by Christmas (9781789297621)
My Word is My Bond
The Autobiography
AvRoger Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
137 kr
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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTOBIOGRAPHYThe quintessential suave hero, Roger Moore has had an extraordinary career that has spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of Hollywood and on to international superstardom. Dashing, handsome and every inch the archetypal English gentleman, he is unforgettable as The Saint, as Lord Brett Sinclair in The Persuaders! and, of course, as James Bond, making seven blockbusting films as arguably the most debonair of the 007s. For the first time, Roger shares his recollections of playing some of the world's most famous roles alongside a host of legendary stars. With myriad stories from his personal life - from his childhood in London and experiences during the Second World War, to the happy and turbulent times in his later life. Along with anecdotes about his encounters with the stars and his wonderful memories from the heyday of Hollywood, My Word is My Bond is as frank, funny and disarmingly charming as the legend himself.
Joy of Colouring by Numbers
AvFelicity French,Lauren Farnsworth
Häftad, Engelska, 2023, 9-12 år
134 kr
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Dive into a fun and relaxing colour-by-numbers journey featuring 25 stunning images to bring to life with bright and vibrant colour.From amazing animals and beautiful birds – including a stunning tiger, a funky zebra, a cute dog, a wise owl and much more – to mindful patterns and stunning landscapes, follow the easy-to-use number codes to reveal a vivid and bold colour palette on every page. Colouring enthusiasts can use pens, paints or pencils to bring a kaleidoscope of colour to each intricate illustration.The perfect way to combine creativity with relaxation and mindfulness, this is the ultimate colour-by-numbers challenge for both kids and adults to enjoy for hours on end. Please note: this book contains material previously published in Patternation: A Tangle-by-Numbers Challenge.
Last Man Standing
Tales from Tinseltown
AvRoger Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
110 kr
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In a career that spanned over seven decades, Roger Moore was at the very heart of the show-business scene. We all knew him as an actor who starred in films that made him famous the world over, but he was also a tremendous prankster, joker and raconteur - in fact, he was well known as one of the nicest guys in the business, and someone who was always up for some fun.In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, Roger lifts the lid on the movie business, from Hollywood to Pinewood. It features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers, including Tony Curtis, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, David Niven, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, John Mills, Peter Sellers, Michael Winner, Cubby Broccoli and many more.Wonderfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny and told with his characteristic wit and good humour, Last Man Standing is vintage Moore at his very best.
Brain Games for Clever Dads
Mixed Puzzles and Smart Brain Teasers to Challenge Your IQ
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
89 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Pick up a special father's day gift for the Number One Dad!Put some fun into puzzling with these clever games specially designed to give your dad's brain a good workout.Brainteasers are one of the best ways to keep your mind on top form, and with Brain Games for Clever Dads, internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore presents a huge variety of puzzles to solve, so clever dads will never get stumped by their kid’s homework. From cryptic codes to logic puzzles, number puzzles to feats of memory – these clever games, evolving in levels of difficulty as you work through the book, will challenge you and help boost your IQ. From 'best dad in the world' to 'smartest dad in the world', let the brain games begin!
Human Origins
A Short History
AvSarah Wild
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
136 kr
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Humans are the dominant species on the planet. But how did we get here? Human Origins takes the reader on a fascinating 7-million-year journey from our earliest primordial ape-like roots through to the present day.For almost a hundred years, scientists have been trying to decipher the secrets of humanity’s evolution. At first, they relied on rare pieces of ancient skulls and bone fragments. But every year, they make new discoveries, uncover new fossils and develop new techniques to tease apart the story of our evolution. So far, from skeletons to teeth, humanity has found more than 6,000 hominin individuals. These individuals span several species, all of which tell the tale of human evolution: how our brains changed over time, what we ate, how we lived. Including the latest scientific findings, Human Origins will also look at some of the biggest questions that remain: What makes humans unique? Where did the Neanderthals go? And are humans still evolving?
Close to Where the Heart Gives Out
A Year in the Life of an Orkney Doctor
AvMalcolm Alexander
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
133 kr
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‘Malcolm Alexander is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets’ – MATT GAW_____________________‘An ode to island life in all its glorious foibles’ – THE HERALD _____________________'A fascinating, funny and utterly heart-warming family adventure.’ – RUTH HOGAN_______________________An immensely heart-warming story of life on the frontline within extreme circumstances. When Malcolm Alexander saw the job advert, ‘urgent: island doctor needed’, he applied immediately. What he didn’t anticipate was how much Orkney would affect his family, for better or worse. In stories that range from the humorous to the deeply moving, Malcolm describes what it’s like adjusting to life without modern conveniences and to the extreme – and constantly changing – weather; and what it means to be providing the best medical care to the local population with limited resources. Which often includes the wildlife as well ... Malcolm’s journey evokes the awe that the Orkney landscape can inspire, as well as the challenges of island life and the demons that the dark, cold winter months can give birth to. Gripping and beautifully written, Close to Where the Heart Gives Out reminds us of the importance of listening to our heart, as well as to the rhythms of the landscape.
Celebrating All Creatures Great & Small
For the Love of the Yorkshire Dales
AvAll Creatures Great and Small,Rosie Page
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
329 kr
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The official All Creatures Great & Small companion, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the award-winning show, with beautiful photography throughout.‘All Creatures Great & Small is the loveliest place in (fictional) Britain.’ The Telegraph‘The show that heals cows and soothes souls.’ The New York TimesFeaturing hundreds of spectacular shots from all four series, plus an in-depth look at the characters and real-life inspiration for the show, this book tells the fascinating story of the programme’s main character: the Yorkshire Dales.Packed full of heartwarming photographs of the landscape, the set and the characters, as well as soundbites from the cast, this is everything you need to know about James and Helen Herriot, the beloved setting of Skeldale House and, of course, the animals.Lavish, celebratory and richly detailed, this is an unmissable and sumptuous guide to All Creatures Great & Small, which showcases how Darrowby and its inhabitants have paid homage to such an incredible heritage. The perfect book for anyone with an interest in the Yorkshire Dales and James Herriot.Foreword written by Rosie Page, James Herriot’s daughter.
How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain
AvRuth Goodman,Gabriella Nemeth
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
107 kr
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From royalty to peasantry, every age has its bad eggs, those who break all the rules and rub everyone up the wrong way. But their niggling, anti-social and irritating ways not only tell us about what upset people, but also what mattered to them, how their society functioned and what kind of world they lived in. In this brilliantly nitty-gritty exploration of real life in the Tudor and Stuart age, you will discover:– how to choose the perfect insult, whether it be draggletail, varlet, flap, saucy fellow strumpet, ninny-hammer or stinkard– why quoting Shakespeare was very poor form – why flashing the inside of your hat could repulse someone– the best way to mock accents, preachers, soldiers and pretty much everything else besides Ruth Goodman draws upon advice books and manuals, court cases and sermons, drama and imagery to outline bad behaviour from the gauche to the galling, the subtle to the outrageous. It is a celebration of drunkards, scolds, harridans and cross dressers in a time when calling a man a fool could get someone killed, and cursing wasn’t just rude, it worked!‘Ruth is the queen of living history – long may she reign!’ Lucy Worsley
Sudoku
Over 150 puzzles to give your brain a workout
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
69 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Give your logic skills a workout with the brilliant Sudoku puzzles in this book, put together by puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore. Forget your worries, pick up a pen and focus on these challenging brain-teasers.
How to Repair Everything
A Green Guide to Fixing Stuff
AvNick Harper
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
108 kr
Skickas
With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say ‘NO’ to our disposable society and make a real difference.___________‘Covers a vast range of jobs and gives simple, clear instructions’ – Sunday Post‘Reminds us that there’s a solution for every problem’ – Glamour___________Not everything has built-in obsolescence – as this fantastically handy guide to fixing everyday objects proves! Whether you need to repair the strap of a favourite handbag or mend a leak in a washing machine, How to Repair Everything is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade for the person who likes to do-it-yourself. From quick fixes that will get you out of a jam to permanent solutions that make the item good as new, this is perfect for anyone who hates the throwaway society and would much rather refurb and recycle.Whether it’s a sweater that’s shrunk in the wash, a broken umbrella spoke or fixing a microwave oven, you’ll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools and a bit of patience.
Lone Rider
The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World
AvElspeth Beard
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
168 kr
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In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men.In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.
Why We Do the Things We Do
Psychology in a Nutshell
AvJoel Levy
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
81 kr
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Can you really tell a criminal by the bumps on his head? What does a memory look like? Can a machine think? Why are some people shy? Is it better not to feel so much? These are some of the many questions that have troubled the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in human civilization and are discussed in this comprehensive yet accessible introduction to psychology.The complex workings of the mind have fascinated mankind for centuries, but the key theories of psychology are often so complicated that it is almost impossible for the casual reader to understand. In Why We Do the Things We Do, Joel Levy unlocks the important studies and theories in a series of simple questions and answers that shine new and uncomplicated light on the important aspects of psychology. This book will demystify the key questions by tracking their origins in the writings of some of the most prominent thinkers in various fields, showing how these ideas and concepts have developed over time.With each section broken down into the key concepts, issues and arguments, considering how these ideas influence the way we all go about our daily lives, Why We Do the Things We Do will illuminate this fascinating subject.
500 Words You Should Know
AvCaroline Taggart
Inbunden, Engelska, 2014
133 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'This "essential cornucopia" aims to inspire you to use uncommon words in their original contex'- BooksellerEver wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. This book will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, utilize the English language to its full potential, and test themselves on the words they think they already know. This is a book for the appreciator of correct usage, and contains words you thought you knew (decimate, caveat, nemesis), words you should know (euphemism, diatribe, tautology), and just a few that you might want to know (peripatetic, shibboleth, callipygian). Arranged thematically, each word is dissected, with a brief explanation of etymology, historical and modern usage, allowing you to fully understand and effectively employ the word in its proper context.For those interested in everything this eclectic language has to offer, who wish to celebrate its majesty and depth, this veracious cornucopia of knowledge will have you confabulating with the literary cognoscenti in no time.By the same author:9781843176572 My Grammar and I (Or Should That Be 'Me'?)9781782438205 The Accidental Apostrophe
My Son's Not Rainman
One Man, One Autistic Boy, A Million Adventures
AvJohn Williams
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
89 kr
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This isn’t a story about autism. It’s a story about a young boy who happens to have autism, and there is a difference.John Williams is a stand-up comedian. He is also a single father and full-time carer for his son, who has autism and cerebral palsy. This is their incredible story.In 2012, John started a blog called My Son’s Not Rainman, a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday life for him and ‘The Boy’. Following on from the blog’s amazing success, John felt there was still much more of their life, past and present, that he wanted to share. And not only of the challenges of bringing up a child who for too long was just dismissed as ‘difficult’, but also of the joy of living with someone who looks at the world in a unique way.My Son’s Not Rainman radiates warmth, care and passion, not to mention laugh-out-loud humour, on every page. It is a brilliantly different story about a brilliantly different boy.
I Should Know That: Great Britain
Everything You Really Should Know About GB
AvEmma Marriott
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
86 kr
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From icons of British history to geography, and the economy to the legal system, I Should Know That: Great Britain covers a wide range of topics, filling in all those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge of this fair isle.Inspired by the UK citizenship test, this useful and interesting guide includes sections such as essential British history, the current political and legal system, migration to Britain, women’s rights, geography and culture. Learn all about the Magna Carta, the House of Lords, the Old Bailey and the Commonwealth, and more light-hearted topics such as allotments, pets, haggis and marmite, while scoffing at the unfortunate but hilarious gaffes made by our politicians.Packed full of information, this entertaining and fact-filled guide to Great Britain is perfect for anyone who wishes that they were a more informed citizen.
Black Cats and Evil Eyes
A Book of Old-Fashioned Superstitions
AvChloe Rhodes
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
84 kr
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This fascinating collection investigates the origins of our most intriguing superstitions, many of which we still observe today.Hundreds of the beliefs passed down through the generations have their foundations in our ancestors' efforts to ward off evil, which they blamed for hardship, illness and injustice in times when life was, as often as not, 'nasty, brutish and short'. Black Cats and Evil Eyes sets these superstitions in their historical and social context, explaining how fear of the Devil, demons, evil spirits and witchcraft drove people to arm themselves with rituals and talismans to repel dark forces and allow them to live long and healthy lives.In examining many of our common superstitions, this book illuminates the customs, beliefs and practices that link us to an ancient, and often darker, human past.
25 Rules of Grammar
The Essential Guide to Good English
AvJoseph Piercy
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
86 kr
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Everything you need to know about the 25 essential rules of English grammar.English grammar is often said to be over-complicated and difficult to get to grips with but the truth is that, while there are certain rules that should be obeyed, the language evolves and develops over time – and quite rightly so. In this useful book, Joseph Piercy outlines the 25 rules that should be adhered to in written and spoken English, defining the rules themselves and then decoding them for the layman so that he or she understands each rule and how it has been used and developed over time. Here the author highlights the most common misuses – or plain errors – in the language, such as apostrophes, 'who' and 'whom', and avoiding split infinitives and double negatives, while also setting the reader on to the right path to speaking and writing in good, plain English.
Why We Think the Things We Think
Philosophy in a Nutshell
AvAlain Stephen
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
84 kr
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Have you ever found yourself alone with your thoughts? Have you ever been asked if the glass is half full or half empty? Do you wonder what true happiness is or how to attain it? Or maybe nothing really matters if everything is just an illusion or a dream?These ideas are some of the central questions of philosophical enquiry that have engaged, troubled and exasperated some of the greatest minds throughout the history of human civilization, provoking argument and debate in an attempt to broaden the horizons of human thought.Author Alain Stephen seeks to explore some of these key questions by tracing their origins in the writings of prominent thinkers through the ages, from the colonnades of ancient Greece to the intellectual salons of twentieth-century France, and show how these ideas and concepts have developed over time.Why We Think the Things We Think provides plenty of food for thought for both the amateur philosopher and enlightened thinker to digest.
José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal
AvRobert Beasley
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
134 kr
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The gripping biography of one of the most successful managers in the game, José Mourinho, giving rare insight into the man and the manager – now completely revised and updated to include the tumultuous 2020-21 season.José Mourinho is undoubtedly one of football’s most charismatic and controversial characters. His name is never far from the headlines and having worked at some of the biggest clubs in the world – Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – despite the challenges he has faced, he knows how to deliver when it matters. But is the way he conducts himself on the touchline and in front of the cameras the real Mourinho, or an act he puts on for the watching world?In this highly acclaimed biography, author and award-winning sports correspondent Robert Beasley reveals the man behind the scenes. Granted privileged access into the Special One’s inner sanctum, Beasley delves into the workings of the famed manager’s mind, as well as backroom antics and transfer sagas at some of the game’s greatest clubs. Revealing the untold stories behind how close Mourinho came to getting the England job, his at times tumultuous relationships with the football establishment, his trials and tribulations at Tottenham and why he will always put family and friends before football, this is a side to José Mourinho you never thought you’d see.
Dad's Puzzles
Crosswords and Word Searches to Give Your Brain a Workout
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
68 kr
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Relax and get your brain in gear with some puzzling!Give your brain a good workout, de-stress and unwind with some great puzzles. Forgetting the troubles of your day and focusing on something entirely different is a great way to unwind, and this book will help you do just that. Packed with over 100 assorted crosswords and word searches of varying degrees of difficulty, there’s something here for every dad to enjoy. And if you get stuck, all the answers are in the back of the book.
Crown of Blood
The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey
AvNicola Tallis
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
119 kr
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Good people, I am come hither to die, and by a law I am condemned to the same.These were the words uttered by the seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey as she stood on the scaffold awaiting death on a cold February morning in 1554. Forced onto the throne by the great power players at court, Queen Jane reigned for just thirteen tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned for high treason and executed.In this dramatic retelling of an often misread tale, historian and researcher Nicola Tallis explores a range of evidence that has never before been used in a biography to sweep away the many myths and reveal the moving, human story of an extraordinarily intelligent, independent and courageous young woman.
All I Got for Christmas Was This Lousy Joke Book
AvNick Harris
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
89 kr
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When you’re feeling disappointed or just a little blue, there’s nothing like good a laugh at some groanworthy jokes to raise the spirits – and that’s what you’ll get with this whopping compendium. With all-time classic subjects such as bankers, the battle of the sexes and Doctor, Doctor, as well as cheeky wordplay and one-liners, Nick Harris has collected together a bumper crop of mirth to turn that frown upside down!
Medieval Woman
Village Life in the Middle Ages
AvAnn Baer
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
118 kr
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A year in the life of a peasant woman in medieval England is vividly evoked in this extraordinary portrait of Marion, a carpenter’s wife, and her extended family. Based on years of research, Ann Baer brings to life the reality of a world that has been lost.Rising before dawn in a tiny village to a day of gruelling hard work, Marion and her husband face the daily struggle for survival. Starvation is never far away and travel to the next village is virtually unheard of. Existing without soap, paper or glass and with only the most basic of tools, sickness, fire and natural disaster ever threaten to engulf the small, tightly knit community.At the mercy of the weather and the Lord of the Manor, each equally unpredictable and inescapable, Marion’s life is burdensome but also displays an admirable dignity and fortitude in the face of adversity.The little village is at one with the natural world around it and each member has a role to play and a place in the hierarchy.Simple people, living unrecorded lives in remote villages not on the way to anywhere are brought back into focus in Medieval Woman. Ann Baer defines and celebrates the woman at the heart of the community.This is a unique approach to history, compressing decades of in-depth research on the Middle Ages into one single, immersive, compelling narrative.
History of the World Quiz Book
1,000 Questions and Answers to Test Your Knowledge
AvMeredith MacArdle
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
106 kr
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Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World War.With over 5,500 years to choose from, and a whole world of events, you can be sure there is no shortage of intriguing history to explore. From the first empires and civilizations, through the Ancient world of the Middle East and Africa; the Parthian Empire; the Golden Age of India; the ancient dynasties of China; the founding of Rome and the Roman republic; Peruvian cultures; The Middle Ages; the Byzantine Empire; Mayan culture; the Crusades; the rise of the Ottoman Empire; the Renaissance – this far-reaching book will test the knowledge of any history lover and provide the ultimate challenge for even the most knowledgeable historian.With questions ranging through multiple choice, truth or fiction, maps and pictures, you will find there is always something new to learn about the world.
Think Small
The Surprisingly Simple Ways to Reach Big Goals
AvOwain Service,Rory Gallagher
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
100 kr
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How to reach your goals in seven scientifically tested steps that really work.Working inside the world’s first Nudge Unit, Owain Service and Rory Gallagher know the huge impact that small changes, based on a scientific understanding of human behavior, can have, whether you’re trying to save money, be a better manager or get more people to vote in the next election.For the first time, Think Small takes these successful approaches and translates them into an easy, simple framework that has the potential to make a big difference to all our lives.
Elizabeth's Rival
The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester
AvNicola Tallis
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
119 kr
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'Nicola Tallis, one of our great popular historians.' Alison WeirThe first biography of Lettice Knollys, one of the most prominent women of the Elizabethan era.Cousin to Elizabeth I – and very likely also Henry VIII’s illegitimate granddaughter – Lettice Knollys had a life of dizzying highs and pitiful lows. Darling of the court, entangled in a love triangle with Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I, banished from court, plagued by scandals of affairs and murder, embroiled in treason, Lettice would go on to lose a husband and beloved son to the executioner’s axe. Living to the astonishing age of ninety-one, Lettice’s tale gives us a remarkable, personal lens on to the grand sweep of the Tudor Age, with those closest to her often at the heart of the events that defined it. In the first ever biography of this extraordinary woman, Nicola Tallis’s dramatic narrative takes us through those events, including the religious turmoil, plots and intrigues of Mary, Queen of Scots, attempted coups, and bloody Irish conflicts, among others. Surviving well into the reign of Charles I, Lettice truly was the last of the great Elizabethans.
Le Mot Juste
How to Impress Tout le Monde with Your French
AvImogen Fortes
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
119 kr
Skickas
'Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!' Raymond BlancCelebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C’est parti!Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Eaten an hors d’oeuvre? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les bons mots so you can start to learn that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language. Le Mot Juste contains 150 beautiful words and phrases that you’ll love to say every day.
Word Searches
Over 150 puzzles to give your brain a workout
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
69 kr
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Tax your brain and forget your troubles with the fantastic word search puzzles in this book, put together by puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore. For hours of fun, just pick up a pen and focus on these challenging exercises.
24 Hours in Ancient Rome
A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There
AvPhilip Matyszak
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
107 kr
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Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals ... What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen – and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

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Detective in Paradise Puzzle Book
10 Crimes & over 100 Puzzles to Solve
AvJoel Jessup
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
134 kr
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Become a summertime sleuth with this fiendish collection of paradise-themed crime puzzles. Piece together the clues across a varied selection of 100 puzzles, to crack 10 fascinating cases.Welcome to the quaint island town of Coral Bay, known for sunset parties, cocktails by the beach and sun-dappled days out. But when a series of peculiar crimes disrupts the idyllic atmosphere, you’ve been summoned to solve them. Do you have what it takes?With the help of the Detective in Paradise Agency, a motley crew of summertime sleuths, you’ll have to navigate a web of island secrets to solve these crimes, from the mysterious disappearance of a beloved beachcomber to the curious case of a stolen treasure map.With 100 coastal conundrums to put your logic, reasoning and lateral thinking to the test, this is the ultimate escape and the perfect holiday read. Even in paradise, mystery and murder is just a sun-baked day away ...Also available:Killer Cruise (9781789298185)Murder by Christmas (9781789297621)
My Word is My Bond
The Autobiography
AvRoger Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
137 kr
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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTOBIOGRAPHYThe quintessential suave hero, Roger Moore has had an extraordinary career that has spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of Hollywood and on to international superstardom. Dashing, handsome and every inch the archetypal English gentleman, he is unforgettable as The Saint, as Lord Brett Sinclair in The Persuaders! and, of course, as James Bond, making seven blockbusting films as arguably the most debonair of the 007s. For the first time, Roger shares his recollections of playing some of the world's most famous roles alongside a host of legendary stars. With myriad stories from his personal life - from his childhood in London and experiences during the Second World War, to the happy and turbulent times in his later life. Along with anecdotes about his encounters with the stars and his wonderful memories from the heyday of Hollywood, My Word is My Bond is as frank, funny and disarmingly charming as the legend himself.
Joy of Colouring by Numbers
AvFelicity French,Lauren Farnsworth
Häftad, Engelska, 2023, 9-12 år
134 kr
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Dive into a fun and relaxing colour-by-numbers journey featuring 25 stunning images to bring to life with bright and vibrant colour.From amazing animals and beautiful birds – including a stunning tiger, a funky zebra, a cute dog, a wise owl and much more – to mindful patterns and stunning landscapes, follow the easy-to-use number codes to reveal a vivid and bold colour palette on every page. Colouring enthusiasts can use pens, paints or pencils to bring a kaleidoscope of colour to each intricate illustration.The perfect way to combine creativity with relaxation and mindfulness, this is the ultimate colour-by-numbers challenge for both kids and adults to enjoy for hours on end. Please note: this book contains material previously published in Patternation: A Tangle-by-Numbers Challenge.
Last Man Standing
Tales from Tinseltown
AvRoger Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
110 kr
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In a career that spanned over seven decades, Roger Moore was at the very heart of the show-business scene. We all knew him as an actor who starred in films that made him famous the world over, but he was also a tremendous prankster, joker and raconteur - in fact, he was well known as one of the nicest guys in the business, and someone who was always up for some fun.In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, Roger lifts the lid on the movie business, from Hollywood to Pinewood. It features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers, including Tony Curtis, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, David Niven, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, John Mills, Peter Sellers, Michael Winner, Cubby Broccoli and many more.Wonderfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny and told with his characteristic wit and good humour, Last Man Standing is vintage Moore at his very best.
Brain Games for Clever Dads
Mixed Puzzles and Smart Brain Teasers to Challenge Your IQ
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
89 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Pick up a special father's day gift for the Number One Dad!Put some fun into puzzling with these clever games specially designed to give your dad's brain a good workout.Brainteasers are one of the best ways to keep your mind on top form, and with Brain Games for Clever Dads, internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore presents a huge variety of puzzles to solve, so clever dads will never get stumped by their kid’s homework. From cryptic codes to logic puzzles, number puzzles to feats of memory – these clever games, evolving in levels of difficulty as you work through the book, will challenge you and help boost your IQ. From 'best dad in the world' to 'smartest dad in the world', let the brain games begin!
Human Origins
A Short History
AvSarah Wild
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
136 kr
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Humans are the dominant species on the planet. But how did we get here? Human Origins takes the reader on a fascinating 7-million-year journey from our earliest primordial ape-like roots through to the present day.For almost a hundred years, scientists have been trying to decipher the secrets of humanity’s evolution. At first, they relied on rare pieces of ancient skulls and bone fragments. But every year, they make new discoveries, uncover new fossils and develop new techniques to tease apart the story of our evolution. So far, from skeletons to teeth, humanity has found more than 6,000 hominin individuals. These individuals span several species, all of which tell the tale of human evolution: how our brains changed over time, what we ate, how we lived. Including the latest scientific findings, Human Origins will also look at some of the biggest questions that remain: What makes humans unique? Where did the Neanderthals go? And are humans still evolving?
Close to Where the Heart Gives Out
A Year in the Life of an Orkney Doctor
AvMalcolm Alexander
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
133 kr
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‘Malcolm Alexander is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets’ – MATT GAW_____________________‘An ode to island life in all its glorious foibles’ – THE HERALD _____________________'A fascinating, funny and utterly heart-warming family adventure.’ – RUTH HOGAN_______________________An immensely heart-warming story of life on the frontline within extreme circumstances. When Malcolm Alexander saw the job advert, ‘urgent: island doctor needed’, he applied immediately. What he didn’t anticipate was how much Orkney would affect his family, for better or worse. In stories that range from the humorous to the deeply moving, Malcolm describes what it’s like adjusting to life without modern conveniences and to the extreme – and constantly changing – weather; and what it means to be providing the best medical care to the local population with limited resources. Which often includes the wildlife as well ... Malcolm’s journey evokes the awe that the Orkney landscape can inspire, as well as the challenges of island life and the demons that the dark, cold winter months can give birth to. Gripping and beautifully written, Close to Where the Heart Gives Out reminds us of the importance of listening to our heart, as well as to the rhythms of the landscape.
Celebrating All Creatures Great & Small
For the Love of the Yorkshire Dales
AvAll Creatures Great and Small,Rosie Page
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
329 kr
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The official All Creatures Great & Small companion, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the award-winning show, with beautiful photography throughout.‘All Creatures Great & Small is the loveliest place in (fictional) Britain.’ The Telegraph‘The show that heals cows and soothes souls.’ The New York TimesFeaturing hundreds of spectacular shots from all four series, plus an in-depth look at the characters and real-life inspiration for the show, this book tells the fascinating story of the programme’s main character: the Yorkshire Dales.Packed full of heartwarming photographs of the landscape, the set and the characters, as well as soundbites from the cast, this is everything you need to know about James and Helen Herriot, the beloved setting of Skeldale House and, of course, the animals.Lavish, celebratory and richly detailed, this is an unmissable and sumptuous guide to All Creatures Great & Small, which showcases how Darrowby and its inhabitants have paid homage to such an incredible heritage. The perfect book for anyone with an interest in the Yorkshire Dales and James Herriot.Foreword written by Rosie Page, James Herriot’s daughter.
How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain
AvRuth Goodman,Gabriella Nemeth
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
107 kr
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From royalty to peasantry, every age has its bad eggs, those who break all the rules and rub everyone up the wrong way. But their niggling, anti-social and irritating ways not only tell us about what upset people, but also what mattered to them, how their society functioned and what kind of world they lived in. In this brilliantly nitty-gritty exploration of real life in the Tudor and Stuart age, you will discover:– how to choose the perfect insult, whether it be draggletail, varlet, flap, saucy fellow strumpet, ninny-hammer or stinkard– why quoting Shakespeare was very poor form – why flashing the inside of your hat could repulse someone– the best way to mock accents, preachers, soldiers and pretty much everything else besides Ruth Goodman draws upon advice books and manuals, court cases and sermons, drama and imagery to outline bad behaviour from the gauche to the galling, the subtle to the outrageous. It is a celebration of drunkards, scolds, harridans and cross dressers in a time when calling a man a fool could get someone killed, and cursing wasn’t just rude, it worked!‘Ruth is the queen of living history – long may she reign!’ Lucy Worsley
Sudoku
Over 150 puzzles to give your brain a workout
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
69 kr
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Give your logic skills a workout with the brilliant Sudoku puzzles in this book, put together by puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore. Forget your worries, pick up a pen and focus on these challenging brain-teasers.
How to Repair Everything
A Green Guide to Fixing Stuff
AvNick Harper
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
108 kr
Skickas
With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say ‘NO’ to our disposable society and make a real difference.___________‘Covers a vast range of jobs and gives simple, clear instructions’ – Sunday Post‘Reminds us that there’s a solution for every problem’ – Glamour___________Not everything has built-in obsolescence – as this fantastically handy guide to fixing everyday objects proves! Whether you need to repair the strap of a favourite handbag or mend a leak in a washing machine, How to Repair Everything is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade for the person who likes to do-it-yourself. From quick fixes that will get you out of a jam to permanent solutions that make the item good as new, this is perfect for anyone who hates the throwaway society and would much rather refurb and recycle.Whether it’s a sweater that’s shrunk in the wash, a broken umbrella spoke or fixing a microwave oven, you’ll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools and a bit of patience.
Lone Rider
The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World
AvElspeth Beard
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
168 kr
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In 1982, at the age of just twenty-three and halfway through her architecture studies, Elspeth Beard left her family and friends in London and set off on a 35,000-mile solo adventure around the world on her 1974 BMW R60/6.Reeling from a recent breakup and with only limited savings from her pub job, a tent, a few clothes and some tools, all packed on the back of her bike, she was determined to prove herself. She had ridden bikes since her teens and was well travelled. But nothing could prepare her for what lay ahead.When she returned to London nearly two and a half years later she was stones lighter and decades wiser. She'd ridden through unforgiving landscapes and countries ravaged by war, witnessed civil uprisings that forced her to fake documents, and fended off sexual attacks, biker gangs and corrupt police convinced she was trafficking drugs. She'd survived life-threatening illnesses, personal loss and brutal accidents that had left permanent scars and a black hole in her memory. And she'd fallen in love with two very different men.In an age before email, the internet, mobile phones, satnavs and, in some parts of the world, readily available and reliable maps, Elspeth achieved something that would still seem remarkable today. Told with honesty and wit, this is the extraordinary and moving story of a unique and life-changing adventure.
Why We Do the Things We Do
Psychology in a Nutshell
AvJoel Levy
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
81 kr
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Can you really tell a criminal by the bumps on his head? What does a memory look like? Can a machine think? Why are some people shy? Is it better not to feel so much? These are some of the many questions that have troubled the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in human civilization and are discussed in this comprehensive yet accessible introduction to psychology.The complex workings of the mind have fascinated mankind for centuries, but the key theories of psychology are often so complicated that it is almost impossible for the casual reader to understand. In Why We Do the Things We Do, Joel Levy unlocks the important studies and theories in a series of simple questions and answers that shine new and uncomplicated light on the important aspects of psychology. This book will demystify the key questions by tracking their origins in the writings of some of the most prominent thinkers in various fields, showing how these ideas and concepts have developed over time.With each section broken down into the key concepts, issues and arguments, considering how these ideas influence the way we all go about our daily lives, Why We Do the Things We Do will illuminate this fascinating subject.
500 Words You Should Know
AvCaroline Taggart
Inbunden, Engelska, 2014
133 kr
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'This "essential cornucopia" aims to inspire you to use uncommon words in their original contex'- BooksellerEver wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. This book will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, utilize the English language to its full potential, and test themselves on the words they think they already know. This is a book for the appreciator of correct usage, and contains words you thought you knew (decimate, caveat, nemesis), words you should know (euphemism, diatribe, tautology), and just a few that you might want to know (peripatetic, shibboleth, callipygian). Arranged thematically, each word is dissected, with a brief explanation of etymology, historical and modern usage, allowing you to fully understand and effectively employ the word in its proper context.For those interested in everything this eclectic language has to offer, who wish to celebrate its majesty and depth, this veracious cornucopia of knowledge will have you confabulating with the literary cognoscenti in no time.By the same author:9781843176572 My Grammar and I (Or Should That Be 'Me'?)9781782438205 The Accidental Apostrophe
My Son's Not Rainman
One Man, One Autistic Boy, A Million Adventures
AvJohn Williams
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
89 kr
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This isn’t a story about autism. It’s a story about a young boy who happens to have autism, and there is a difference.John Williams is a stand-up comedian. He is also a single father and full-time carer for his son, who has autism and cerebral palsy. This is their incredible story.In 2012, John started a blog called My Son’s Not Rainman, a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday life for him and ‘The Boy’. Following on from the blog’s amazing success, John felt there was still much more of their life, past and present, that he wanted to share. And not only of the challenges of bringing up a child who for too long was just dismissed as ‘difficult’, but also of the joy of living with someone who looks at the world in a unique way.My Son’s Not Rainman radiates warmth, care and passion, not to mention laugh-out-loud humour, on every page. It is a brilliantly different story about a brilliantly different boy.
I Should Know That: Great Britain
Everything You Really Should Know About GB
AvEmma Marriott
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
86 kr
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From icons of British history to geography, and the economy to the legal system, I Should Know That: Great Britain covers a wide range of topics, filling in all those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge of this fair isle.Inspired by the UK citizenship test, this useful and interesting guide includes sections such as essential British history, the current political and legal system, migration to Britain, women’s rights, geography and culture. Learn all about the Magna Carta, the House of Lords, the Old Bailey and the Commonwealth, and more light-hearted topics such as allotments, pets, haggis and marmite, while scoffing at the unfortunate but hilarious gaffes made by our politicians.Packed full of information, this entertaining and fact-filled guide to Great Britain is perfect for anyone who wishes that they were a more informed citizen.
Black Cats and Evil Eyes
A Book of Old-Fashioned Superstitions
AvChloe Rhodes
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
84 kr
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This fascinating collection investigates the origins of our most intriguing superstitions, many of which we still observe today.Hundreds of the beliefs passed down through the generations have their foundations in our ancestors' efforts to ward off evil, which they blamed for hardship, illness and injustice in times when life was, as often as not, 'nasty, brutish and short'. Black Cats and Evil Eyes sets these superstitions in their historical and social context, explaining how fear of the Devil, demons, evil spirits and witchcraft drove people to arm themselves with rituals and talismans to repel dark forces and allow them to live long and healthy lives.In examining many of our common superstitions, this book illuminates the customs, beliefs and practices that link us to an ancient, and often darker, human past.
25 Rules of Grammar
The Essential Guide to Good English
AvJoseph Piercy
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
86 kr
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Everything you need to know about the 25 essential rules of English grammar.English grammar is often said to be over-complicated and difficult to get to grips with but the truth is that, while there are certain rules that should be obeyed, the language evolves and develops over time – and quite rightly so. In this useful book, Joseph Piercy outlines the 25 rules that should be adhered to in written and spoken English, defining the rules themselves and then decoding them for the layman so that he or she understands each rule and how it has been used and developed over time. Here the author highlights the most common misuses – or plain errors – in the language, such as apostrophes, 'who' and 'whom', and avoiding split infinitives and double negatives, while also setting the reader on to the right path to speaking and writing in good, plain English.
Why We Think the Things We Think
Philosophy in a Nutshell
AvAlain Stephen
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
84 kr
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Have you ever found yourself alone with your thoughts? Have you ever been asked if the glass is half full or half empty? Do you wonder what true happiness is or how to attain it? Or maybe nothing really matters if everything is just an illusion or a dream?These ideas are some of the central questions of philosophical enquiry that have engaged, troubled and exasperated some of the greatest minds throughout the history of human civilization, provoking argument and debate in an attempt to broaden the horizons of human thought.Author Alain Stephen seeks to explore some of these key questions by tracing their origins in the writings of prominent thinkers through the ages, from the colonnades of ancient Greece to the intellectual salons of twentieth-century France, and show how these ideas and concepts have developed over time.Why We Think the Things We Think provides plenty of food for thought for both the amateur philosopher and enlightened thinker to digest.
José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal
AvRobert Beasley
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
134 kr
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The gripping biography of one of the most successful managers in the game, José Mourinho, giving rare insight into the man and the manager – now completely revised and updated to include the tumultuous 2020-21 season.José Mourinho is undoubtedly one of football’s most charismatic and controversial characters. His name is never far from the headlines and having worked at some of the biggest clubs in the world – Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur – despite the challenges he has faced, he knows how to deliver when it matters. But is the way he conducts himself on the touchline and in front of the cameras the real Mourinho, or an act he puts on for the watching world?In this highly acclaimed biography, author and award-winning sports correspondent Robert Beasley reveals the man behind the scenes. Granted privileged access into the Special One’s inner sanctum, Beasley delves into the workings of the famed manager’s mind, as well as backroom antics and transfer sagas at some of the game’s greatest clubs. Revealing the untold stories behind how close Mourinho came to getting the England job, his at times tumultuous relationships with the football establishment, his trials and tribulations at Tottenham and why he will always put family and friends before football, this is a side to José Mourinho you never thought you’d see.
Dad's Puzzles
Crosswords and Word Searches to Give Your Brain a Workout
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
68 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Relax and get your brain in gear with some puzzling!Give your brain a good workout, de-stress and unwind with some great puzzles. Forgetting the troubles of your day and focusing on something entirely different is a great way to unwind, and this book will help you do just that. Packed with over 100 assorted crosswords and word searches of varying degrees of difficulty, there’s something here for every dad to enjoy. And if you get stuck, all the answers are in the back of the book.
Crown of Blood
The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey
AvNicola Tallis
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
119 kr
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Good people, I am come hither to die, and by a law I am condemned to the same.These were the words uttered by the seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey as she stood on the scaffold awaiting death on a cold February morning in 1554. Forced onto the throne by the great power players at court, Queen Jane reigned for just thirteen tumultuous days before being imprisoned in the Tower, condemned for high treason and executed.In this dramatic retelling of an often misread tale, historian and researcher Nicola Tallis explores a range of evidence that has never before been used in a biography to sweep away the many myths and reveal the moving, human story of an extraordinarily intelligent, independent and courageous young woman.
All I Got for Christmas Was This Lousy Joke Book
AvNick Harris
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
89 kr
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When you’re feeling disappointed or just a little blue, there’s nothing like good a laugh at some groanworthy jokes to raise the spirits – and that’s what you’ll get with this whopping compendium. With all-time classic subjects such as bankers, the battle of the sexes and Doctor, Doctor, as well as cheeky wordplay and one-liners, Nick Harris has collected together a bumper crop of mirth to turn that frown upside down!
Medieval Woman
Village Life in the Middle Ages
AvAnn Baer
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
118 kr
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A year in the life of a peasant woman in medieval England is vividly evoked in this extraordinary portrait of Marion, a carpenter’s wife, and her extended family. Based on years of research, Ann Baer brings to life the reality of a world that has been lost.Rising before dawn in a tiny village to a day of gruelling hard work, Marion and her husband face the daily struggle for survival. Starvation is never far away and travel to the next village is virtually unheard of. Existing without soap, paper or glass and with only the most basic of tools, sickness, fire and natural disaster ever threaten to engulf the small, tightly knit community.At the mercy of the weather and the Lord of the Manor, each equally unpredictable and inescapable, Marion’s life is burdensome but also displays an admirable dignity and fortitude in the face of adversity.The little village is at one with the natural world around it and each member has a role to play and a place in the hierarchy.Simple people, living unrecorded lives in remote villages not on the way to anywhere are brought back into focus in Medieval Woman. Ann Baer defines and celebrates the woman at the heart of the community.This is a unique approach to history, compressing decades of in-depth research on the Middle Ages into one single, immersive, compelling narrative.
History of the World Quiz Book
1,000 Questions and Answers to Test Your Knowledge
AvMeredith MacArdle
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
106 kr
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Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World War.With over 5,500 years to choose from, and a whole world of events, you can be sure there is no shortage of intriguing history to explore. From the first empires and civilizations, through the Ancient world of the Middle East and Africa; the Parthian Empire; the Golden Age of India; the ancient dynasties of China; the founding of Rome and the Roman republic; Peruvian cultures; The Middle Ages; the Byzantine Empire; Mayan culture; the Crusades; the rise of the Ottoman Empire; the Renaissance – this far-reaching book will test the knowledge of any history lover and provide the ultimate challenge for even the most knowledgeable historian.With questions ranging through multiple choice, truth or fiction, maps and pictures, you will find there is always something new to learn about the world.
Think Small
The Surprisingly Simple Ways to Reach Big Goals
AvOwain Service,Rory Gallagher
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
100 kr
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How to reach your goals in seven scientifically tested steps that really work.Working inside the world’s first Nudge Unit, Owain Service and Rory Gallagher know the huge impact that small changes, based on a scientific understanding of human behavior, can have, whether you’re trying to save money, be a better manager or get more people to vote in the next election.For the first time, Think Small takes these successful approaches and translates them into an easy, simple framework that has the potential to make a big difference to all our lives.
Elizabeth's Rival
The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester
AvNicola Tallis
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
119 kr
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'Nicola Tallis, one of our great popular historians.' Alison WeirThe first biography of Lettice Knollys, one of the most prominent women of the Elizabethan era.Cousin to Elizabeth I – and very likely also Henry VIII’s illegitimate granddaughter – Lettice Knollys had a life of dizzying highs and pitiful lows. Darling of the court, entangled in a love triangle with Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I, banished from court, plagued by scandals of affairs and murder, embroiled in treason, Lettice would go on to lose a husband and beloved son to the executioner’s axe. Living to the astonishing age of ninety-one, Lettice’s tale gives us a remarkable, personal lens on to the grand sweep of the Tudor Age, with those closest to her often at the heart of the events that defined it. In the first ever biography of this extraordinary woman, Nicola Tallis’s dramatic narrative takes us through those events, including the religious turmoil, plots and intrigues of Mary, Queen of Scots, attempted coups, and bloody Irish conflicts, among others. Surviving well into the reign of Charles I, Lettice truly was the last of the great Elizabethans.
Le Mot Juste
How to Impress Tout le Monde with Your French
AvImogen Fortes
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
119 kr
Skickas
'Charming, witty and cheerful, this is a delectable feast of the French language. Allez le Bleus!' Raymond BlancCelebrating the art of the French language with a charming collection of words and phrases to bring into everyday conversation. C’est parti!Have you ever wondered exactly what déjà vu is? Have you made a faux pas? Eaten an hors d’oeuvre? Voulez-vous an explanation of the above? Then voilà, here is a collection of les bons mots so you can start to learn that certain je ne sais quoi of the French language. Le Mot Juste contains 150 beautiful words and phrases that you’ll love to say every day.
Word Searches
Over 150 puzzles to give your brain a workout
AvGareth Moore
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
69 kr
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Tax your brain and forget your troubles with the fantastic word search puzzles in this book, put together by puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore. For hours of fun, just pick up a pen and focus on these challenging exercises.
24 Hours in Ancient Rome
A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There
AvPhilip Matyszak
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
107 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals ... What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen – and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

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Detective in Paradise Puzzle Book

My Word is My Bond

Joy of Colouring by Numbers

Last Man Standing

Brain Games for Clever Dads

Human Origins

Close to Where the Heart Gives Out

Celebrating All Creatures Great & Small

How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain

Sudoku

How to Repair Everything

Lone Rider

Why We Do the Things We Do

500 Words You Should Know

My Son's Not Rainman

I Should Know That: Great Britain

Black Cats and Evil Eyes

25 Rules of Grammar

Why We Think the Things We Think

José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal

Dad's Puzzles

Crown of Blood

All I Got for Christmas Was This Lousy Joke Book

Medieval Woman

History of the World Quiz Book

Think Small

Elizabeth's Rival

Le Mot Juste

Word Searches

24 Hours in Ancient Rome

Michael O'Mara – serie

Detective in Paradise Puzzle Book

My Word is My Bond

Joy of Colouring by Numbers

Last Man Standing

Brain Games for Clever Dads

Human Origins

Close to Where the Heart Gives Out

Celebrating All Creatures Great & Small

How to Behave Badly in Renaissance Britain

Sudoku

How to Repair Everything

Lone Rider

Why We Do the Things We Do

500 Words You Should Know

My Son's Not Rainman

I Should Know That: Great Britain

Black Cats and Evil Eyes

25 Rules of Grammar

Why We Think the Things We Think

José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal

Dad's Puzzles

Crown of Blood

All I Got for Christmas Was This Lousy Joke Book

Medieval Woman

History of the World Quiz Book

Think Small

Elizabeth's Rival

Le Mot Juste

Word Searches

24 Hours in Ancient Rome