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by John Sutherland ...

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12 ... Read more

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When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12
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SAS Survival Handbook

The Definitive Survival Guide

by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman ...

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the ‘SAS Survival Handbook’ is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere.The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for ... Read more

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The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the ‘SAS Survival Handbook’ is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere.The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for
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Marry Me...Maybe?

A gorgeously funny, fake-fiancé romantic comedy from Christy McKellen

by Christy McKellen ...

Series series Best Friends, Bad Ideas
Must-read fake-fiancé romance, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Fake engagement ✧ Grumpy/Sunshine ✧ Wedding ✧ Maid of Honour ✧ Breaking the rules ✧ Temptation ✧ All the spice ️✧He set the rules of the engagement… she wants to break them!Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend’s dream wedding venue has been ... Read more

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Must-read fake-fiancé romance, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Fake engagement ✧ Grumpy/Sunshine ✧ Wedding ✧ Maid of Honour ✧ Breaking the rules ✧ Temptation ✧ All the spice ️✧He set the rules of the engagement… she wants to break them!Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend’s dream wedding venue has been
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Three Homilies on the Power of Satan

by St. John Chrysostom, Wyatt North ...

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities. ... Read more

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This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities.
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The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth ...

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a ... Read more

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This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a
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Hulk

From its 1962 comicbook origins by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to director Ang Lee’s classic movie Hulk (2003)

by Tony Lee ...

From its 1962 comicbook origins in The Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, director Ang Lee’s classic movie Hulk (2003), updates and reinvents the story of how scientist Bruce Banner is transformed into a giant rage monster, and becomes a new antihero for the 21st Century.As a neurotic human changes into an unstoppable beast, Hulk offers a study of dysfunctional family relationships ... Read more

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From its 1962 comicbook origins in The Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, director Ang Lee’s classic movie Hulk (2003), updates and reinvents the story of how scientist Bruce Banner is transformed into a giant rage monster, and becomes a new antihero for the 21st Century.As a neurotic human changes into an unstoppable beast, Hulk offers a study of dysfunctional family relationships
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Trout in Dirty Places

50 rivers to fly-fish for trout and grayling in the UK's town and city centres

by Theo Pike ...

Here is a guide to the most revolutionary development in British angling for many years: fly-fishing for trout and grayling in the very centre of towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom.From Sheffield to South London, from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh, this is the cutting edge of 21st century fishing. Nothing is more surreal yet exhilarating than casting a fly for iconic clean-water species ... Read more

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Here is a guide to the most revolutionary development in British angling for many years: fly-fishing for trout and grayling in the very centre of towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom.From Sheffield to South London, from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh, this is the cutting edge of 21st century fishing. Nothing is more surreal yet exhilarating than casting a fly for iconic clean-water species
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Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

by Joshua Foer, Ella Morton, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura ...

Series series Atlas Obscura
**Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times**Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is.This second edition takes readers to ... Read more

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**Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times**Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is.This second edition takes readers to
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How to Not Die in Prison

A Survival Guide

by Taylor Sheridan, Tom Nelson ...

**The debut book from Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of *Yellowstone—***a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson.So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it.You are going to prison. You will be ... Read more

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**The debut book from Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of *Yellowstone—***a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson.So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it.You are going to prison. You will be
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The Royal Butler

My remarkable life of royal service with Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more

by Grant Harrold ...

'I genuinely can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review***Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family. ... Read more

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'I genuinely can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review***Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family.
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101 Things I Learned® in Psychology School

by Tim Bono ...

Series series 101 Things I Learned
Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. It provides an orienting point for many professional careers, including international relations, public health, social work, clinical counseling, brain ... Read more

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Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. It provides an orienting point for many professional careers, including international relations, public health, social work, clinical counseling, brain
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51 Must Know Facts About Brain

by GP Editors ...

Series Book 1 - 51 Must Know Facts
The human brain is extraordinary. It is the body’s control centre. We must know how neurons work, how the brain develops, how it controls movement and perceives the senses, what happens during sleep, and how language, learning, and memory are developed. Technology is finally unlocking the secrets of the brain. It is explaining why we behave the way we do. It is helping experts develop new methods ... Read more

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The human brain is extraordinary. It is the body’s control centre. We must know how neurons work, how the brain develops, how it controls movement and perceives the senses, what happens during sleep, and how language, learning, and memory are developed. Technology is finally unlocking the secrets of the brain. It is explaining why we behave the way we do. It is helping experts develop new methods
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Enciclopedia de Santiago

by Andrei Sokolov ...

La ciudad contada como nunca antes¿Sabías que en las calles de Santiago de Chile se esconden siglos de historia, secretos arquitectónicos y relatos de transformación?Andrei Sokolov, periodista, cronista urbano y creador del canal de YouTube homónimo que acumula más de 170.000 seguidores, te invita a recorrer la capital chilena desde una mirada fresca, curiosa y profundamente documentada.Desde los ... Read more

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La ciudad contada como nunca antes¿Sabías que en las calles de Santiago de Chile se esconden siglos de historia, secretos arquitectónicos y relatos de transformación?Andrei Sokolov, periodista, cronista urbano y creador del canal de YouTube homónimo que acumula más de 170.000 seguidores, te invita a recorrer la capital chilena desde una mirada fresca, curiosa y profundamente documentada.Desde los
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Mass Effect

A la conquête des étoiles

by Nicolas Domingue ...

La trilogie Mass Effect a relancé la mode du space opera dans le jeu vidéo et s’est imposée comme l’une des œuvres les plus marquantes de ces dernières années.Les jeux vidéo ont, depuis leurs balbutiements embrasé l’imagination des mordus d’aventures spatiales. Cet ouvrage aura à cœur d’explorer tout ce qui gravite autour de Mass Effect, ses plus grands points forts comme les polémiques, mais ... Read more

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La trilogie Mass Effect a relancé la mode du space opera dans le jeu vidéo et s’est imposée comme l’une des œuvres les plus marquantes de ces dernières années.Les jeux vidéo ont, depuis leurs balbutiements embrasé l’imagination des mordus d’aventures spatiales. Cet ouvrage aura à cœur d’explorer tout ce qui gravite autour de Mass Effect, ses plus grands points forts comme les polémiques, mais
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Everybody Lies

What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are

by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc... ... Read more

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc...
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Prince Henry the Navigator the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery 1394-1460 A.D. - The Original Classic Edition

by Beazley C ...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Prince Henry the Navigator the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery 1394-1460 A.D..This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by C. Raymond Beazley, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a ... Read more

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Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Prince Henry the Navigator the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery 1394-1460 A.D..This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by C. Raymond Beazley, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a
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The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

A Treasury of More Than 1,000 Quotations and Anecdotes

by James C. Humes ...

"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis StarA treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent ... Read more

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"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis StarA treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent
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Le sommeil du nourrisson 2e édi

by Brigitte Langevin ...

Saviez-vous que les habitudes adoptées dès notre plus jeune âge déterminent si l'on sera un bon ou un mauvais dormeur ? Les parents ont donc une responsabilité éducative majeure à assumer dans ce domaine. Malheureusement, trop peu sont au courant de l'importance capitale qu'aura un bon sommeil sur leur nourrisson et son développement. Ce livre permet de se familiariser avec les mécanismes d'un ... Read more

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Saviez-vous que les habitudes adoptées dès notre plus jeune âge déterminent si l'on sera un bon ou un mauvais dormeur ? Les parents ont donc une responsabilité éducative majeure à assumer dans ce domaine. Malheureusement, trop peu sont au courant de l'importance capitale qu'aura un bon sommeil sur leur nourrisson et son développement. Ce livre permet de se familiariser avec les mécanismes d'un
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A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

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“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
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All Tomorrows

Author's Answers Edition

by C.M. Kosemen ...

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever ... Read more

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The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever
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Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia

by Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Tricia Barr ...

Covering more than 2,500 characters, creatures, planets, vehicles, Droids™, weapons, technology, and more from the Star Wars™ universe, this visual tour is the ultimate compendium for the epic saga and beyond.With a full history of the galactic politics, the Jedi Council, and the Empire, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia walks fans through the entire timeline of Star Wars. Galleries of images and ... Read more

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Covering more than 2,500 characters, creatures, planets, vehicles, Droids™, weapons, technology, and more from the Star Wars™ universe, this visual tour is the ultimate compendium for the epic saga and beyond.With a full history of the galactic politics, the Jedi Council, and the Empire, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia walks fans through the entire timeline of Star Wars. Galleries of images and
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We Belong Together

The perfect heartwarming, feel-good read

by Beth Moran ...

'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari LowEleanor Sharpley has been living a lie...Needing to escape her London life quickly, Eleanor throws her things into the back of her car, and heads to her erstwhile best friend Charlie’s family farm.But Charlie isn’t there. Instead she finds Charlie’s grieving brother Daniel, her eight-month old daughter Hope (a daughter Eleanor had known nothing ... Read more

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'Every day is a perfect day to read this’ Shari LowEleanor Sharpley has been living a lie...Needing to escape her London life quickly, Eleanor throws her things into the back of her car, and heads to her erstwhile best friend Charlie’s family farm.But Charlie isn’t there. Instead she finds Charlie’s grieving brother Daniel, her eight-month old daughter Hope (a daughter Eleanor had known nothing
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Exploring Space: 1999

An Episode Guide and Complete History of the Mid-1970s Science Fiction Television Series

by John Kenneth Muir ...

Starring internationally renowned actors Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse and Catherine Schell, the British-made Space: 1999 was the only truly original space adventure of the mid-1970s. Sandwiched between the demise of the original Star Trek and the opening of the Stars Wars series on the big screen, Space: 1999 featured a richly-visualized world where space was terrifying and mysterious, ... Read more

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Starring internationally renowned actors Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse and Catherine Schell, the British-made Space: 1999 was the only truly original space adventure of the mid-1970s. Sandwiched between the demise of the original Star Trek and the opening of the Stars Wars series on the big screen, Space: 1999 featured a richly-visualized world where space was terrifying and mysterious,
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Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee

An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens

by Charlie Higson ...

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy.... ... Read more

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A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy....
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