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| "Art in History, 600 BC - 2000 AD: Ideas in Profile" |
| "Ideas in Profile Small Introductions to Big Topics Art has always been part of history But we often think of it as outside history When we look at a painting by Raphael Rembrandt or Rubens it speaks to us directly but it's also an historical document part of a living world Renowned art historian Martin Kemp takes the reader on an extraordinary trip through art from devotional works to the revolutionary techniques of the Renaissance from the courtly Masters of the seventeenth century through to the daring avant-garde of the twentieth century and beyond Along the way we encounter the great names of art history Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo; Vermeer and Velasquez; Picasso and Pollock We get under the skin of the many 'isms' schools styles and epochs We see the complex sweep of art history with its innovations collaborations rivalries break-throughs and masterpieces Above all Kemp puts art in context; art isn't about disembodied images art itself is history Part of the Ideas in Profile series uniquely enlivened with animations and illustrations from the award winning studio Cognitive Media Art in History is an indispensable accessible and richly detailed guide to our culture our history our heritage and our art Also available in two ebook formats Please note that ISBN 9781782831020 is for the usual ebook format and 9781781254110 is for an enhanced edition with additional video and audio which should be used only with tablet devices that are capable of playing this additional content"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Stupidity Paradox : The Power and Pitfalls of Functional Stupidity at Work" |
| "Functional stupidity can be catastrophic It can cause organisational collapse financial meltdown and technical disaster And there are countless more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious the absurd and the downright idiotic from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and produce good short-term results it can nurture harmony encourage people to get on with the job and drive success This is the stupidity paradox The Stupidity Paradox tackles head-on the pros and cons of functional stupidity You'll discover what makes a workplace mindless why being stupid might be a good thing in the short term but a disaster in the longer term and how to make your workplace a little less stupid by challenging thoughtless conformity It shows how harmony and action in the workplace can be balanced with a culture of questioning and challenge The book is a wake-up call for smart organisations and smarter people It encourages us to use our intelligence fully for the sake of personal satisfaction organisational success and the flourishing of society as a whole"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Haunting of Henry Twist : Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2017" |
| "London 1926 Henry Twist's heavily pregnant wife leaves home to meet a friend On the way she is hit by a bus and killed though miraculously the baby survives Henry is left with nothing but his new daughter - a single father in a world without single fathers He hurries the baby home terrified that she'll be taken from him Racked with guilt and fear he stays away from prying eyes walking her through the streets at night under cover of darkness But one evening a strange man steps out of the shadows and addresses Henry by name The man says that he has lost his memory but that his name is Jack Henry is both afraid of and drawn to Jack and the more time they spend together the more Henry sees that this man has echoes of his dead wife His mannerisms some things he says And so Henry wonders has his wife returned to him? Has he conjured Jack himself from thin air? Or is he in the grip of a sophisticated con man? Who really sent him?Set in a postwar London where the Bright Young Things dance into dawn at garden parties hosted by generous old Monty The Haunting of Henry Twist is a novel about the limits and potential of love and of grief It is about the lengths we will go to hold on to what is precious to us what we will forgive of those we love and what we will sacrifice for the sake of our own happiness"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Chelsea Girls" |
| "In this breathtakingly inventive autobiographical novel Eileen Myles transforms her life into a work of art Suffused with alcohol drugs and sex; evocative in its depictions of the hardscrabble realities of a young queer artist's life; with raw flickering stories of awkward love laughter and discovery Chelsea Girls is a funny cool and intimate account of how one young female writer managed to shrug off the imposition of a rigid cultural identity Told in her audacious and singular voice made vivid and immediate in her lyrical language Chelsea Girls weaves together memories of Myles's 1960s Catholic upbringing with an alcoholic father her volatile adolescence her unabashed lesbianity and her riotous pursuit of survival as a poet in 1970s and 80s New York"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Broken River : The most suspense-filled, inventive thriller you'll read this year Paperback" |
| "Following a string of affairs Karl and Eleanor are giving their marriage one last shot they&39;re moving with their twelve-year-old daughter Irina from Brooklyn to a newly renovated apparently charming old house near the upstate New York town of Broken River Before their arrival the house stood empty for over a decade The reason is no secret Twelve years previously a brutal double murder took place there a young couple killed in front of their child The crime was never solved and most locals consider the house cursed The family may have left the deceptions of their city life behind them but all three are still lying to each other and to themselves Before long the family&39;s duplicity will unleash forces none of them could possibly have anticipated putting them in mortal danger This new novel by America&39;s master of literary rule-breaking is part thriller part family drama part Gothic horror - and like all JRobert Lennon&39;s novels it shows the consequences of human deceitfulness and the dreadful force the past can exert on the present"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Last Wolf & Herman" |
| "In The Last Wolf a philosophy professor is mistakenly hired to write the true tale of the last wolf of Extremadura a barren stretch of Spain His miserable experience is narrated in a single rolling sentence to a patently bored bartender in a dreary Berlin bar In Herman a master trapper is asked to clear a forest's last 'noxious beasts' Herman begins with great zeal although in time he switches sides deciding to track entirely new game In Herman II the same events are related from the perspective of strange visitors to the region a group of hyper-sexualised aristocrats who interrupt their orgies to pitch in with the manhunt of poor Herman These intense perfect novellas full of Krasznhorkai's signature sense of foreboding and dark irony are perfect examples of his craft"
Price: 7.99 |
| "How Many Socks Make a Pair?" |
| "'A WITTY BOOK THAT PROVOKES THE IMAGINATION' The Times How many socks make a pair? The answer is not always two And behind this question lies a world of maths that can be surprising amusing and even beautiful Using playing cards a newspaper the back of an envelope a Sudoku some pennies and of course a pair of socks Rob Eastaway shows how maths can demonstrate its secret beauties in even the most mundane of everyday objects If you already like maths you'll discover plenty of new surprises And if you've never picked up a maths book in your life this one will change your view of the subject forever"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Orange Balloon Dog : Bubbles, Turmoil and Avarice in the Contemporary Art Market" |
| "Really good Highly recommended Andrew Marr Radio 4 Start the Week From the author of the internationally bestselling The 12 Million Stuffed Shark comes a fresh and provocative look at the high-end art market and whether it is a bubble about to burst Within forty-eight hours in the autumn of 2014 buyers in the Sotheby's and Christie's New York auction houses spent 17 billion on contemporary art Economist and bestselling author Don Thompson cites this and other fascinating examples to explore the sometimes baffling activities of the high-end contemporary art market examining what is at play in the exchange of vast amounts of money and what nudges buyers even on the subconscious level to imbue a creation with such high commercial value Thompson analyses the behaviours of buyers and sellers and delves into the competitions that define and alter the value of art in today's international market from New York to London Singapore to Beijing Take heed if your fortunes are tied up in stainless steel balloon dogs - Thompson also warns of a looming bust of the contemporary art price balloon A fascinating explanation through the field of behavioural economics for the phenomena that is behind the incredible value of contemporary art"
Price: 12.49 |
| "The Secret of Literacy: Making the Implicit, Explicit by David Didau (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "It states in the Teachers' Standards that all teachers must 'demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy articulacy and the correct use of standard English whatever the teacher's specialist subject' In The Secret of Literacy David Didau inspires teachers to embrace the challenge of improving students' life chances through improving their literacy Topics include Why is literacy important? Oracy - improving classroom talk How should we teach reading? How to get students to value writing How written feedback and marking can support literacy"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Messy Maths: A playful, outdoor approach for early years by Juliet Robertson (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "In Messy Maths A Playful Outdoor Approach for Early Years Juliet Robertson offers a rich resource of ideas that will inspire you to tap into the endless supply of patterns textures colours and quantities of the outdoors and deepen children's understanding of maths through hands-on experience Juliet believes being outside makes maths real In the classroom environment maths can seem disconnected from everyday reality - but real maths is really messy Lots of outdoor play and engaging activity along the way is a must as being outside enables connections to be made between the hands heart and head and lays the foundations for more complex work as children grow develop and learn Following on from the success of Dirty Teaching (ISBN 978-178135107-9) Messy Maths reimagines the outdoor space through a mathematical lens - providing a treasure trove of suggestions that will empower you to blend outdoor learning into your teaching practice It is not a how to' guide but rather an easy-to-use reference book replete with ready-to-use games and open-ended ideas designed to help children become confident and skilled in thinking about using and exploring abstract mathematical concepts as they play outside Many of these ideas and activities are also beautifully displayed in full-colour photographs throughout the book making it even easier to jump straight into outstanding outdoor learning opportunities Topics covered include general advice; exploring numbers; number functions and fractions; money; measurement; time; pattern; shape and symmetry; position direction and movement; data handling; routines; and the mathematical garden Each chapter features a section on topic-specific vocabulary and expressions to help you integrate terminology into each area of study while suggestions for embedding maths into routines are also provided to assist in the development of creative progressive and flexible approaches to everyday situations Messy Maths is suitable for early years educators (of ages 3-6) who want to shake up their usual classroom practice and make the most of any outdoor space - whether this be a nursery playgroup child-minder's back garden or a nature kindergarten - as a context for maths"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Hitler's Berchtesgaden : A Guide to Third Reich Sites in Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg" |
| "In 1925 Adolf Hitler chose a remote mountain area in the southeast corner of Germany as his home Hitler settled in a small house on the Obersalzberg a district overlooking the picturesque town of Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps After Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933 the Obersalzberg area was transformed into the southern seat of power for the Nazi Party Eventually the locale became a complex of houses barracks and command posts for the Nazi hierarchy including the famous Eagle's Nest and even the mountain itself was honeycombed with tunnels and air-raid shelters A bombing attack at the end of World War Two damaged many of the buildings and some were later torn down but several of the ruins remain today hidden in the woods and overgrown This guide book will help history-minded explorers find these largely-forgotten sites both on the Obersalzberg and in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area with detailed directions for driving and walking tours"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Why Photographers Prefer Cloudy Days : and 61 Other Ideas for Creative Photography" |
| "There's no one secret to taking beautiful photos But good photographers do have a few tricks up theirsleeves They know that clouds far from ruining a photo give a great soft natural light for portraits They know that unusual angles draw the eye and that their feet are just as effective as a zoom lensThis book packs 62 of the most important creative ideas into one place Beautifully presented easy-to-read and packed with example photos None of these ideas need an expensive camera fancy lens or a over-priced flash The purpose of this book is to help you tell stories with your camera (or phone)Whatever you want to shoot Why Photographers Prefer Cloudy Days is packed full of ideas to inspire you and tips that will help you take better more original photos"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Tom Baker at 80" |
| "In March 2014 Tom Baker sat down with Nicholas Briggs to look back over his 80 amazing years - his youth his early acting career his great success with Doctor Who and beyond and his return to his most famous role with Big Finish"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Doctor Who Main Range: 224 Alien Heart & Dalek Soul : No. 224" |
| "Alien Heart by Stephen Cole In the TARDIS the Doctor and Nyssa stumble across a trail of ten destroyed worlds all of them obliterated by means of some utterly monstrous but utterly unknown device The planet Traxana would seem to be next in line to suffer the same fate But when the TARDIS lands on an outpost on Traxana's moon Nyssa is carried away by a tide of giant green arachnoids leaving the Doctor behind And the coming menace is closer than he thinks Dalek Soul by Guy Adams On the Dalek-occupied world of Mojox a group of rebels is engaged in a futile fightback against the invaders - but at last they they've found an ally in the form of the mysterious Doctor Elsewhere however the Daleks' Chief Virologist is seeking to perfect a biological weapon to wipe out the Mojoxalli once and for all Her nameis Nyssa Big Finish have been producing Doctor Who audios since 1999 starring Tom Baker Peter Davison Colin Baker Sylvester McCoy Paul McGann David Tennant and John Hurt Alien Heart Dalek Soul is one of three main 2017 Doctor Who titles consisting of two two-part stories in a change from the usual four-partersThe Daleks are voiced by Big Finish executive producer Nicholas Briggs- who provides the voices for the metal monsters on television's Doctor Who CAST Peter Davison (The Doctor) Sarah Sutton (Nyssa) Eve Webster (Sonderal) Geoffrey Newland (Elthar) Alex Tregear (Theebe) Vineeta Rishi (Falex) and Nicholas Briggs (the voice of the Daleks)"
Price: 10.49 |
| "I Heart Me : The Science of Self-Love" |
| "How much love do you have for yourself? Not the narcissistic &39;Aren&39;t I wonderful&39; kind of love but the essential regard for self that empowers you and helps you navigate through life The type of love that enables you to feel safe and secure in who you are and inspires you to make choices that are good for your authentic self When scientist David Hamilton realized that his own lack of self-love was sabotaging him in hundreds of subtle ways and more than a handful of major ways he devised an experiment using himself as the guinea pigFor more than a year David studied the latest research into brain chemistry neuroscience and psychotherapeutic and personal development techniques He realized that self-love was as much about biology as psychology - that self-worth is in our genes but trained out of us The biological drive to seek connection with others often leads us to try to be &39;someone else&39; to win love and approvalBut the brain can be reprogrammed and David devised 27 powerful exercises that he tested on himself and presents in the book to help you Increase your own level of self-worth Connect powerfully with your authentic self Attain a greater sense of happiness and general wellbeing Create stronger and more real connections with others"
Price: 9.49 |
| "10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse : Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days!" |
| "The 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse will jump-start your weight loss increase your energy level clear your mind and improve your overall health Made up of supernutrients from leafy greens and fruits green smoothies are filling and healthy and you will enjoy drinking them Your body will also thank you for drinking them as your health and energy improve to levels you never thought possible It is an experience that could change your life if you stick with it!This book provides a shopping list recipes and detailed instructions for the 10-day cleanse along with suggestions for getting the best results It also offers advice on how to continue to lose weight and maintain good health afterwards Are you ready to look slimmer healthier and sexier than you have in years? Then get ready to begin the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse! If you successfully complete the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse you will Lose 10-15 pounds in 10 days Get rid of stubborn body fat including belly fat Drop pounds and inches fast without grueling workouts Learn to live a healthier lifestyle of detoxing and healthy eating Naturally crave healthy foods so you never have to diet again Receive over 100 recipes for various health conditions and goals"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Living Water in the Desert: True Stories of God at work in Iran by Rebecca Davis (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "More Muslims in Iran have come to faith in Christ in the last thirty years than in the thirteen hundred years that Islam has been in the country In a land that is notorious for persecutionthrough the lives of missionaries and Iranian believers God's word is being spread far and wide Seventeen chapters tell true stories of the Living Water of Jesus Christ pouring out for thirsty people to drink in the country of Iran"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Biblical Church Revitalization: Solutions for Dying & Divided Churches by Brian Croft (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "There is a unique and special power and testimony in not just a vibrant local church full of life but an old historic one that had lost its way was on life support and into which God saw fit to breathe life once again Biblical Church Revitalization calls us to an intentional commitment to church revitalization in the face of dying and divided churches"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Let the Children Worship" |
| "Jason Helopoulos encourages the church to embrace the important part children play in the life of the church and unfolds the enormous blessings to be found in having them present in the worship services of the congregation He points out how the struggles are temporary - whereas the blessings can be eternal"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes : And Other Lessons from the Crematorium" |
| "THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Unforgettable a hilarious poignant and impassioned plea to revolutionise our attitudes to death' Gavin Francis GuardianFrom her first day at Westwind Cremation & Burial twenty-three-year-old Caitlin Doughty threw herself into her curious new profession Coming face-to-face with the very thing we go to great lengths to avoid thinking about she started to wonder about the lives of those she cremated and the mourning families they left behind and found herself confounded by people's erratic reactions to death Exploring our death rituals - and those of other cultures - she pleads the case for healthier attitudes around death and dying Full of bizarre encounters gallows humour and vivid characters (both living and very dead) this illuminating account makes this otherwise terrifying subject inviting and fascinating"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Crimson Petal And The White" |
| "'Watch your step Keep your wits about you; you will need them 'So begins this irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London Amongst an unforgettable cast of low-lifes physicians businessmen and prostitutes meet our heroine Sugar a young woman trying to drag herself up from the gutter any way she can Be prepared for a mesmerising tale of passion intrigue ambition and revenge"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Story Cure : An A-Z of Books to Keep Kids Happy, Healthy and Wise" |
| "The stories that shape our children's lives are too important to be left to chance With The Story Cure bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin have put together the perfect manual for grown-ups who want to initiate young readers into one of life's greatest pleasures There's a remedy for every hiccup and heartache whether it's between the covers of a picture book a pop-up book or a YA novel You'll find old favourites like The Borrowers and The Secret Garden alongside modern soon-to-be classics by Michael Morpurgo Malorie Blackman and Frank Cottrell-Boyce as well as helpful lists of the right reads to fuel any obsession - from dogs or dinosaurs space or spies Wise and witty The Story Cure will help any small person you know through the trials and tribulations of growing up and help you fill their bookshelves with adventure insight and a lifetime of fun"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Colour Mixing Guide: Watercolour by Julie Collins (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "A clear comprehensive guide to colour mixing for the watercolour artist It begins with simple colour theory and a colour wheel with a template provided so that readers can paint their own; a vital step towards understanding colour There is vividly illustrated guidance on complementary warm and cool colours colour tone using a limited palette dull and bright colours and factoring in local colour There follows an array of essential colour mixes using widely available Winsor & Newton colours A beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colours Watercolour artists from beginners to more experienced painters will find this a handy comprehensive guide"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Love to Sew: Simple Patchwork Gifts by Christa Rolf (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Get patching with these cheerful sewing creations! Patchwork sewing is a wonderful pastime and these bright and colourful projects make perfect gifts for friends and family The playful designs are imaginative lively and easy to make Choose from fashion accessories table decorations cosy quilts practical storage solutions and many more fantastic gift ideas Suitable for the absolute beginner as well as the more advanced stitcher The step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography will guide you through the more difficult techniques while inspiring you with your own patchwork creations"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Little Flowers in silk and organza ribbon" |
| "This irresistible step-by-step project book is all about making little flowers in silk and organza ribbon Using a combination of thread ribbon embroidery stumpwork and other techniques you can produce gorgeous poppies sweet strawberry blossoms delightful daffodils and a ring or daisies Or enjoy creating magnificent wild roses chamomiles and meadow grass in 3D lisianthus and lavender with butterflies and ladybirds and so much more Packed with information and many new techniques this book will inspire every silk ribbon enthusiast from the beginner to the advanced to share in the joy of learning how to make beautiful life-like flowers and little creatures in ribbon and thread All completed projects are smaller than A4 size and templates of all the original designs are included with easy-to-follow instructions on how to layer the embroidery and stumpwork to achieve the exquisite three- dimensional effect An extensive range of step-by-step photographs as well as a complete gallery of stitches make it virtually impossible to go wrong This is the first collaboration between internationally acclaimed Di van Niekerk and Russian embroiderer extraordinaire Marina Zherdeva"
Price: 9.49 |
| "RSN: Raised Embroidery : Techniques, Projects & Pure Inspiration" |
| "This practical contemporary guide to the exciting and varied world of raised embroidery is written by Kelley Aldridge an expert teacher with the Royal School of Needlework Part of a new series showcasing the RSN's traditional techniques technical excellence and contemporary flair it contains a complete grounding in raised embroidery stitches and techniques three beautiful projects and galleries of inspiring work The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage It reveals the history and context of raised embroidery and showcases galleries of inspiring raised embroidery work This is primarily a practical instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in the techniques you need for raised embroidery it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance The book contains three beautiful projects that put these techniques into practice and showcase additional advanced techniques"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Japanese Fabric Flowers : 65 Decorative Kanzashi Flowers to Make" |
| "The Japanese word 'kanzashi' originally referred to decorative pins as part of the traditional female hairstyles These pins were often works of art in themselves holding in place elaborate floral arrangements made with natural or silk flowers Today kanzashi encompasses flowers made from regular fabrics Sylvie Blondeau shows you how to make 65 of these simply stunning designs The projects are so easy and fun to make that you will soon be making them for every occasion Perfect as accessories on clothing jewellery home decorations or table adornments for special occasions"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The Oil Painter's Bible : An Essential Reference for the Practising Artist" |
| "Oil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way and since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists Amateurs also find it appealing both because it is enjoyable to use and because mistakes can be so easily rectified This compact book explains all the materials techniques and different approaches to painting with oils Step-by-step sequences show how to paint a range of themes from still life to portraits and landscapes with advice on more difficult subjects There are also suggestions for presenting your finished paintings and how to go about getting your work seen and exhibited"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch" |
| "If you think you know what cross stitch is look again! Jamie Chalmers aka Mr X Stitch shows you how to cross stitch using simple step-by-step instructions and also takes you to the frontiers of cross stitch design The book is aimed at stitchers of all abilities from absolute beginners looking to learn a new craft to embroiderers and cross stitchers who want to do something different in cross stitching For many cross stitch conjures up images of cute kittens and country cottages but this book shows people that there's a different side to cross stitching - that it's an art in its own right and will encourage them to be a little braver with their art Jamie's writing style is fun entertaining and highly inspirational The book aims to appeal to men as well as women encouraging one and all to take up the ancient craft It teaches the basics of cross stitching including information on materials tools techniques and colour blending but also puts Jamie's own individual spin on it with urban flavours and the introduction of different materials such as glow-in-the-dark threads and stitching on metal As well as providing exciting designs to stitch there is guidance on how to create cross stitch designs of your own for example by using photographs and other images for reference Jamie also showcases the work of other contemporary cross stitchers who are pushing the boundaries of their craft and introduces more than 20 stunning cutting-edge projects to make showing that beauty innovation and 'craftivism' are alive and kicking in this inspirational book"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Hera's Terrible Trap : 2" |
| "Tim Baker thinks his adventures are over until he hitches a ride to Ancient Greece on a stolen vase Soon Tim finds himself trapped with an army of peacocks and a hero who can't stop admiring himself Put that mirror down Theseus!Thank the gods his new friend Zoe is there to help Just don't tell her dad"
Price: 4.49 |
