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| "A Scanner Darkly" |
| "A brilliant sci-fi novel from one of the last century's most influential pop culture figuresSubstance D - otherwise known as Death - is the most dangerous drug ever to find its way on to the black market It destroys the links between the brain's two hemispheres leading first to disorentation and then to complete and irreversible brain damage Bob Arctor undercover narcotics agent is trying to find a lead to the source of supply but to pass as an addict he must become a user and soon without knowing what is happening to him he is as dependent as any of the addicts he is monitoring"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Complete Robuchon" |
| "Robuchon is the most influential French chef of the post-nouvelle cuisine era Since the mid-eighties he has been called the primus inter pares of Paris' three star chefs for his work both at Jamin and at his eponymous restaurant He is renowned for the relentless perfectionism of his cuisine His food was seen as instrumental in leading French cuisine away from the excesses - and excessive reductionism - of nouvelle cuisine In particular his cuisine is seen as harkening back to a more authentic even bourgeois French cuisine - cuisine actuelle - which focuses on making each ingredient taste of itself He has mentored such distinguished chefs as Gordon Ramsay and Michael Caines and his signature dishes include a cauliflower cream with caviar and potato pureeIn The Complete Robuchon he offers us his recipes (over 800) secrets and tips from the perfect omelette to vegetable soup leg of lamb to marinated mussels to his renowned potato puree every dish is described in detail starting with the ingredients he tells you how to clean and prepare them down to the way to hold the pan and precise cooking times It is all here - a catalogue of the basics of French cuisine and a broad sampling of dishes that have earned the author his titles of glory and his truly imaginative recipes from L'AtelierBorn in Poitiers in 1945 Joel Robuchon became the official chef of La Tour de France where he learnt a variety of diverse regional techniques At 28 he became head chef at Harmony-Lafayette overseeing 3000 meals a day In 1981 he launched Jamin in Paris and within three years had received three Michelin stars In 1996 he left his Parisian restaurant establishing L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Tokyo He opened another L'Atelier in Paris in 2003 and has since established Ateliers in Las Vegas New York and London"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Closed for Winter by Jorn Lier Horst (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The second William Wisting mystery to be translated into English after the successful Dregs Ove Bakkerud newly separated and extremely disillusioned is looking forward to a final quiet weekend at his summer home before closing for winter but when the tourists leave less welcome visitors arrive Bakkerud's cottage is ransacked by burglars Next door he discovers the body of a man who has been beaten to death Police Inspector William Wisting has witnessed grotesque murders before but the desperation he sees in this latest murder is something new Against his wishes his daughter Line decides to stay in one of the summer cottages at the mouth of the fjord"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Thoughtful Gardener : An Intelligent Approach to Garden Design" |
| "The most romantic creative person in garden design I know' Piet OudolfJinny's genius is to marry a beautiful vision to an extraordinary empathy with the landscape into which that vision will fit resulting in a pastoral harmony second to none' - Victoria Lady Getty A prolific designer Jinny Blom embraces a wide variety of styles from formal walled gardens to contemporary installations What defines her work is her skill with plants and her ability to create a garden that responds to the history of the site and the wider landscape In this book Jinny shares her insight into the creative process she has developed while designing more than 250 gardens around the worldThe gardens Jinny creates are as different as their owners and their locations Small gardens are very intimate and have to work efficiently in order to be pleasing An Oxfordshire garden of rooms is constructed from nothing creating a new garden with an old soul There are modern takes on traditional forms But all these gardens share a commitment to beautiful craftsmanship and considered planting Structure and detail are important and receive close attention The styles vary considerably - logical calm beautiful romantic naturalistic formal sometimes spare - but the principles remain firm Jinny designs for the long term with consideration for the environment; these gardens are built to lastReflecting Jinnys highly individual character there is plenty of wit and quirkiness alongside the expert knowledge and it will appeal to the widest audience of garden lovers Thoughtful and beautiful yet practical and informative this book marries artistry with functionality"
Price: 22.99 |
| "Vintage Style Crochet Projects" |
| "This book contains 32 pretty vintage designs for the home and for your loved ones With beautiful projects perfect for any skill level to choose from including garlands potholders blankets clothing accessories and trims for pillows or towels there is something for everyone in this book"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Hegarty on Creativity: There are No Rules by John Hegarty (Hardback, 2014)" |
| "Creativity isn't an occupation its a preoccupation It is at the very core of what makes us human Its also a fundamental challenge that everyone faces in the modern world be they in business in education or a struggling artist or musician Being creative and innovative and communicating our ideas effectively and persuading others is vital Who could be better able to demystify and set out some useful generous advice on how to improve sustain and nurture creativity than one of the worlds greatest advertising creatives and founder of an advertising agency renowned worldwide for its excellence? In this book John Hegarty takes 50 provocations and themes that lie at the heart of creative thinking These range from those with complex depths that lie beyond deceptively simple titles such as Idea Ego Money and Technology to others that look at the complexities of modern life such as dealing with cynics in the workplace or the best way of getting angry Hegarty's message is always crystal clear and promotes the benefits of simplifying thinking boldly and being undaunted by challenges With this book when a challenge confronts them readers will find that one of the great minds in advertising is there to guide them"
Price: 6.99 |
| Kahlo |
| "Frida Kahlo&39;s arresting pictures were in many ways expressions of trauma The daughter of an immigrant German photographer father and a Mexican mother of Indian origin Kahlo (1907-1954) was involved in a serious road accident at the age of 18 which left her with lifelong health problems including the inability to have a child This richly illustrated Basic Art book offers a both accessible and informed introduction to Kahlo&39;s life and work looking at the artist&39;s dramatic colourful canvases which combined religious Mexican tradition with Surrealist elements These paintings can be seen as reflections both of Kahlo&39;s physical distress and of her volatile marriage to world-famous mural painter Diego Rivera - a tumultuous relationship fraught with furious tempers numerous extra marital affairs divorce and remarriage Many works also explore the Communist political ideals Kahlo and Rivera shared Kahlo&39;s work received posthumous recognition in the late 1970s and was declared the property of the Mexican state in 1983 Today she is considered one of the most important 20th-century painters a feminist icon and a pioneer of Latin American art"
Price: 8.99 |
| "A Christmas Carol : Quick Text" |
| "This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! 'I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year I will live in the Past the Present and the Future' Classical Comics' first Dickens title is probably his best-loved story Scrooge gets a rude awakening to how his life is and how it should be Full of Christmas Spirit(s) this is a book that you'll want to read all year round!"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Stanley Kubrick Archives by Taschen GmbH (Hardback, 2016)" |
| "The Kubrick filesFrom the archives of cinematic geniusIn 1968 when Stanley Kubrick was asked to comment on the metaphysical significance of 2001 A Space Odyssey he replied It s not a message I ever intended to convey in words 2001 is a nonverbal experienceI tried to create a visual experience one that bypasses verbalized pigeonholing and directly penetrates the subconscious with an emotional and philosophic content Now available as part of our Bibliotheca Universalis series The Stanley Kubrick Archives borrows from the director s philosophy From the opening sequence of Killer s Kiss to the final frames of Eyes Wide Shut it allows the masterful visuals of Kubrick s complete films to impress through a sequence of compelling mesmerizing stills We uncover Kubrick s creative process through fascinating archival material including set designs sketches correspondence documents screenplays drafts notes and shooting schedulesAccompanying the visual material are essays by noted Kubrick scholars articles written by and about Kubrick and a selection of Kubrick s best interviews The result is a visual archival and scholarly journey through masterworks of 20th century cinema and the meticulous mind of the director behind themAbout the series Bibliotheca Universalis Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable democratic price!Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980 the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible open-minded publishing Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art anthropology and aphrodisiaBookworm s delight never bore always excite!"
Price: 11.49 |
| "The Power of Positive Thinking: Special Edition by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (Hardback, 2012)" |
| "'you do not need to be defeated by anything you can have peace of mind improved health and a never-ceasing flow of energy'The Power of Positive Thinking is a practical direct-action application of spiritual techniques to overcome defeat and win confidence success and joy Norman Vincent Peale the father of positive thinking and one of the most widely read inspirational writers of all time shares his famous formula of faith and optimism which he developed himself by trial and error whilst searching for a way of life Millions of people have taken Peale's teachings as their own simple and effective philosophy of living His gentle guidance helps to eliminate defeatist attitudes to know the power you possess and to make the best of your life"
Price: 11.49 |
| Trainspotting |
| "The bestselling novel by Irvine Welsh that provided the inspiration for Danny Boyle's hit filmChoose us Choose life Choose mortgage payments; choose washing machines; choose cars; choose sitting oan a couch watching mind-numbing and spirit-crushing game shows stuffing fuckin junk food intae yir mooth Choose rotting away pishing and shiteing yersel in a home a total fuckin embarrassment tae the selfish fucked-up brats ye've produced Choose life"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Cold War" |
| "A brilliantly arresting historical work John Lewis Gaddis's The Cold War takes us as never before to the time when the world stood on the brink of destruction In 1945 war came to an end But a whole new terror was only just beginning Here is the truth behind every spy thriller you've read why America and the Soviet Union became locked in a deadly stalemate; how close we came to nuclear catastrophe; what was really going on in the minds of leaders from Stalin to Mao Zedong Ronald Reagan to Mikhail Gorbachev how secret agents plotted and East German holidaymakers helped the Berlin Wall fall It is a story of crisis talks and subterfuge tyrants and power struggles - and of ordinary people changing the course of history 'Gripping' Len Deighton 'Superb brimful of racy incident' Independent on Sunday 'A lively and readable history' The Times 'Force 9 on the Richter scale' Spectator John Lewis Gaddis is the Robert A Lovett Professor of History at Yale University and 'the dean of cold war historians' (The New York Times) He is the author of numerous books including Security and the American Experience the book recently pressed on his cabinet and senior security staff by President Bush"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank (Paperback, 2002)" |
| "In July 1942 thirteen-year-old Anne Frank and her family fleeing the horrors of Nazi occupation went into hiding in an Amsterdam warehouse Over the next two years Anne vividly describes not only the daily frustrations of living in such close quarters but also her thoughts feelings and longings as she grows up Her diary ends abruptly and tragically when in August 1944 Anne and her family were all finally betrayed"
Price: 6.99 |
| Science |
| "Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series categoryDKfindout! Science teaches kids everything they would want to know about the exciting world of science With beautiful photography lively illustrations and key curriculum information the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more!For any child that can't get enough science DKfindout! Science is packed with fun facts quizzes amazing photography and key curriculum text introducing all the key topics for age 6 readers covering everything from light and electricity to animals and parts of the body Discover how to make a rainbow and all about the states of matterDKfindout! Science will spark the imagination of children while providing inspiration for science fair projects"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Being Ecological" |
| "'To read Being Ecological is to be caught up in a brilliant display of intellectual pyrotechnics' PDSmith GuardianWhy is everything we think we know about ecology wrong?Is there really any difference between 'humans' and 'nature'?Does this mean we even have a future?Don't care about ecology? This book is for you Timothy Morton who has been called 'Our most popular guide to the new epoch' (Guardian) sets out to show us that whether we know it or not we already have the capacity and the will to change the way we understand the place of humans in the world and our very understanding of the term 'ecology' A cross-disciplinarian who has collaborated with everyone from Bjoerk to Hans Ulrich Obrist Morton is also a member of the object-oriented philosophy movement a group of forward-looking thinkers who are grappling with modern-day notions of subjectivity and objectivity while also offering fascinating new understandings of Heidegger and Kant Calling the volume a book containing 'no ecological facts' Morton confronts the 'information dump' fatigue of the digital age and offers an invigorated approach to creating a liveable future"
Price: 7.49 |
| "French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary" |
| "French language learning has never been easier with this fully illustrated vocabulary guide Perfect for tourist and business travellers alike DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food talking about work discussing health and studying language Stunning visuals and comprehensive indexes combine to make this FrenchEnglish dictionary your indispensable language companion Fully updated to reflect recent changes in technology and clothing this dictionary also features an easy-to-use audio app enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud Learn and retain all the key phrases you need to know and perfect your pronunciation with audio help The French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you"
Price: 6.49 |
| "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Krakow" |
| "The ideal travel companion full of insider advice on what to see and do plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this historic and unique cityImmerse yourself in Krakow's monument-packed Old Town sample authentic Polish cuisine or descend into the amazing underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mines everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters Discover the best of Krakow with this indispensable travel guideInside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Krakow- Over 20 colour maps plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Krakow designed for every interest and budget- Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of icons such as Krakow Cathedral the Cloth Hall Wawel Royal Castle and more- Colour photographs of Krakow's historic palaces magnificent museums and galleries ancient churches pretty parks quaint squares delicious cuisine and much more- Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience learn about the city's fascinating history and culture remarkable architecture famous residents and traditional festivals- Detailed chapters with area maps cover Wawel Hill; Okol and Stradom Quarters; Old Quarter; Kazimierz Quarter; Wesola Kleparz and Biskupie; and Piasek and Nowy Swiat- Essential travel tips our expert choices of where to stay eat shop and sightsee plus useful phrases and visa and health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Krakow is a detailed easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to KrakowDK Eyewitness winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017 No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one - The IndependentPlanning to explore more of Poland? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide PolandAbout DK Eyewitness Travel DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you with easy-to-read maps tips and tours to inform and enrich your holiday DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Misbehaving : The Making of Behavioural Economics" |
| "RICHARD H THALER WINNER OF THE 2017 NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICSShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardECONOMIST FINANCIAL TIMES and EVENING STANDARD books of the yearFrom the renowned and entertaining behavioural economist and co-author of the seminal work Nudge Misbehaving is an irreverent and enlightening look into human foibles Traditional economics assumes that rational forces shape everything Behavioural economics knows better Richard Thaler has spent his career studying the notion that humans are central to the economy - and that we're error-prone individuals not Spock-like automatons Now behavioural economics is hugely influential changing the way we think not just about money but about ourselves our world and all kinds of everyday decisionsWhether buying an alarm clock selling football tickets or applying for a mortgage we all succumb to biases and make decisions that deviate from the standards of rationality assumed by economists In other words we misbehave Dismissed at first by economists as an amusing sideshow the study of human miscalculations and their effects on markets now drives efforts to make better decisions in our lives our businesses and our governmentsCoupling recent discoveries in human psychology with a practical understanding of incentives and market behaviour Thaler enlightens readers about how to make smarter decisions in an increasingly mystifying world He reveals how behavioural economic analysis opens up new ways to look at everything from household finance to assigning faculty offices in a new building to TV quiz shows sports transfer seasons and businesses like UberWhen economics meets psychology the implications for individuals managers and policy makers are both profound and entertaining"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Kate Morton's heart-breaking novel The Secret Keeper is a spellbinding story of mysteries and secrets murder and enduring love moving between the 1930s the 1960s and the present1961 On a sweltering summer's day while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy a move to London and the bright future she can't wait to seize But before the idyllic afternoon is over Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything2011 Now a much-loved actress Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by shades of the past Haunted by memories and the mystery of what she saw that day she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a secret history A tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds - Dorothy Vivien and Jimmy - who are brought together by chance in wartime London and whose lives become fiercely and fatefully entwined"
Price: 6.83 |
| "Remember Me?" |
| "Lexi wakes up in a hospital bed after a car accident thinking it's 2004 and she's a twenty-five-year old with crooked teeth and a disastrous love lifeBut to her disbelief she learns it's actually 2007 - she's twenty-eight her teeth are straight she's the boss of her department - and she's married! To a good-looking millionaire! How on earth did she land the dream life??!She can't believe her luck - especially when she sees her stunning new home She's sure she'll have a fantastic marriage once she gets to know her husband again He's drawn up a 'manual of our marriage' which should help But as she learns more about her new self chinks start to appear in the perfect life All her old colleagues hate her A rival is after her job Then a dishevelled sexy guy turns up and lands a new bombshell What the happened to her? Will she ever remember? And what will happen if she does?Everybody loves Sophie KinsellaI almost cried with laughter Daily MailHilarious you'll laugh and gasp on every page Jenny ColganProperly mood-altering funny fast and farcical I loved it Jojo MoyesA superb tale Five stars! Heat"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Gingerbread Man - Read It Yourself with Ladybird: Level 2 by Penguin Books Ltd (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "In this classic fairy tale a little old woman makes a gingerbread man - but then he runs away! Is there anyone who can catch the gingerbread man?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skillsEach Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent fluent readingEach book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school Further content includes comprehension puzzles helpful notes for parents carers and teachers and book band information for use in schoolsThe Gingerbread Man is a Level 2 Read it yourself title ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short simple sentences with help"
Price: 4.49 |
| "See Inside Castles by Katie Daynes (Hardback, 2005)" |
| "A fantastic new flap book which takes a humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a Thirteenth Century medieval castle Inventive embedded flaps on each double-page spread allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle peeking inside stables tents and carriages along the way"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Sharks by Catriona Clarke (Hardback, 2007)" |
| "What do sharks like to eat? Which shark glows in the dark? And why do some sharks never stop swimming? Young readers can find the answers to these questions and lots more fun facts in this shark-infested book Part of an exciting series for children beginning to read on their own with easy-to-read text written with the help of a reading expert"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Invasion of the Tearling : (The Tearling Trilogy 2)" |
| "With each passing day Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighbouring kingdom of Mortmesne she crossed the Red Queen a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers And nothing can stop the invasion But as the Mort army draws ever closer Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly dangerous ally a woman named Lily fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime The fate of the Tearling - and that of Kelsea's own soul - may rest with Lily and her story but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out In this dazzling sequel to her bestselling debut The Queen of the Tearling Erika Johansen brings back favourite characters including the Mace and the Red Queen and introduces unforgettable new players adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic mystery and a fierce young heroine"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Tintin in Tibet by Herge (Paperback, 2002)" |
| "Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children's books These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new Perfect for lovers of graphic novels mysteries and historical adventures The world's most famous travelling reporter is devastated at the death of a dear friend But what if all is not as it seems? Could Chang still be alive?Tintin's friend Chang has been killed in a terrible plane crash and Tintin is distraught But after a strange dream Tintin becomes convinced Chang is alive Together with Captain Haddock he sets out on an impossible mission an adventure deep into the mountains through blizzards and caves of ice They must find Chang at all costs!The Adventures of Tintin are among the best books for readers aged 8 and up Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907 Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The Adventures of Tintin series which is now considered to be one of the greatest if not the greatest comics series of all time Have you collected all 24 graphic novel adventures?Tintin in the Land of the SovietsTintin in the CongoTintin in AmericaTintin Cigars of the PharaohTintin The Blue LotusTintin The Broken EarTintin The Black IslandTintin King Ottakar's SceptreTintin The Crab with the Golden ClawsTintin The Shooting StarTintin The Secret of the UnicornTintin Red Rackham's TreasureTintin The Seven Crystal BallsTintin Prisoners of the SunTintin Land of Black GoldTintin Destination MoonTintin Explorers of the MoonTintin The Calculus AffairTintin The Red Sea SharksTintin in TibetTintin The Castafiore EmeraldTintin Flight 714 to SydneyThe Adventures of Tintin and the PicarosTintin and Alph-Art"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Ladybird First Favourite Tales by Nicola Baxter (Hardback, 2011)" |
| "A retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for early readers from LadybirdBased on the traditional fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears and see what happens when they come home and find her! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year oldsThis book is part of Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales and the books are just right for those just learning to readLook out for other books in the seriesThe Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
Price: 4.49 |
| "The Usborne Little Children's Activity Book : Mazes, Puzzles and Colouring" |
| "This book is filled with mixed activities to keep little children happy and occupied on holiday on journeys and at home Contains lots of puzzles drawing colouring dot-to-dots mazes spot the difference and so on"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Dracula by Bram Stoker (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Acting on behalf of his firm of solicitors Jonathan Harker travels to the Carpathian Mountains to finalize the sale of England&39;s Carfax Abbey to Transylvanian noble Count Dracula Little does he realize that in doing so he endangers all that he loves For Dracula is one of the Un-Dead--a centuries-old vampire who sleeps by day and stalks by night feasting on the blood of his helpless victims Once on English soil the count sets his sights on Jonathan&39;s circle of associates among them his beloved wife Mina To thwart Dracula&39;s evil designs Jonathan and his friends will have to accept as truth the most preposterous superstitions concerning vampires and in the company of legendary vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing embark on an unholy adventure for which even their worst nightmares have not prepared them First published in 1897 Bram Stoker&39;s Dracula established the ground rules for virtually all vampire fiction written in its wake This volume is one of Barnes & Noble&39;s Collectible Editions classics Each volume features authoritative texts by the world&39;s greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding with distinctive coloured edging and an attract silk-ribbon bookmark Decorative durable and collectible these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Three Sisters, Three Queens (Paperback/softback, 2017)" |
| ""There is only one bond that I trust between a woman and her sisters We never take our eyes off each other In love and in rivalry we always think of each other" When Katherine of Aragon is brought to the Tudor court as a young bride the oldest princess Margaret takes her measure With one look each knows the other for a rival an ally a pawn destined - with Margaret&39;s younger sister Mary - to a sisterhood unique in all the world The three sisters will become the queens of England Scotland and France United by family loyalties and affections the three queens find themselves set against each other Katherine commands an army against Margaret and kills her husband James IV of Scotland But Margaret&39;s boy becomes heir to the Tudor throne when Katherine loses her son Mary steals the widowed Margaret&39;s proposed husband but when Mary is widowed it is her secret marriage for love that is the envy of the others As they experience betrayals dangers loss and passion the three sisters find that the only constant in their perilous lives is their special bond more powerful than any man even a king"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Genius of Birds" |
| "Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures In fact according to revolutionary new research some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence Like humans many birds have enormous brains relative to their size Although small bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weightIn The Genius of Birds acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research - the distant laboratories of Barbados and New Caledonia the great tit communities of the United Kingdom and the bowerbird habitats of Australia the ravaged mid-Atlantic coast after Hurricane Sandy and the warming mountains of central Virginia and the western states - Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are revolutionizing our view of what it means to be intelligentConsider as Ackerman does the Clark's nutcracker a bird that can hide as many as 30000 seeds over dozens of square miles and remember where it put them several months later; the mockingbirds and thrashers species that can store 200 to 2000 different songs in a brain a thousand times smaller than ours; the well-known pigeon which knows where it's going even thousands of miles from familiar territory; and the New Caledonian crow an impressive bird that makes its own toolsBut beyond highlighting how birds use their unique genius in technical ways Ackerman points out the impressive social smarts of birds They deceive and manipulate They eavesdrop They display a strong sense of fairness They give gifts They play keep-away and tug-of-war They tease They share They cultivate social networks They vie for status They kiss to console one another They teach their young They blackmail their parents They alert one another to danger They summon witnesses to the death of a peer They may even grieveThis elegant scientific investigation and travelogue weaves personal anecdotes with fascinating science Ackerman delivers an extraordinary story that will both give readers a new appreciation for the exceptional talents of birds and let them discover what birds can reveal about our changing world"
Price: 7.99 |
