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The British Imagination
‘Extensive and intelligent . . . a guide to the nature of British intellectual curiosity’ SpectatorThe reign of Queen Elizabeth I ushered in an unprecedented age of exploration and discovery. Over 500 years that saw ‘the greatest expansion of ideas and knowledge the world has ever seen’, a small island nation, for centuries a cultural backwater, asserted itself as a world power. Breathtaking in scope, embracing literature, science, art, religion, philosophy and politics, The British Imagination brings to life those centuries between Elizabeth I and II, and asks the provocative question – are we still living in a British 'metaphysical empire'?From the acclaimed author of The German Genius and The French Mind, this is a lively and deeply researched history of the most influential personalities and ideas that made modern Britain. ‘Intriguing insights about the contemporary Anglosphere . . . nuanced and appreciative’ Financial Times‘Peter Watson has form when it comes to probing a nation’s psyche . . . Ambitious and stimulating’ Country Life
Nike Football Boots
The first book to chart the unprecedented history of Nike's iconic football boots, from the evolution of their design to the legendary stars who have worn them
Football (or soccer) is surrounded by a particular mythology. As the world's most popular sport, its players and iconic performances have become part of public consciousness - and so have the boots that footballers wear.
Nike Football Boots charts the history of the brand's football journey, from the all-black leather boots introduced in the early 70s - the first of any shoe to feature the famous swoosh - to the present day, through four key product lines that encapsulate Nike's design ethos: Tiempo, Mercurial, Total 90, and Phantom. Along the way, readers will discover stories behind the boots worn by football's greatest names, including Brazilian striker Ronaldo, Portuguese phenom Cristiano Ronaldo, US Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe, and emerging French icon Kylian Mbappé, among others.
Lavishly illustrated with 500 images, Nike Football Boots showcases boot close-ups, on-feet shots, concepts, posters and advertising, film screenshots, material swatches, sketches, prototypes and ephemera from the Department of Nike Archives (DNA). A 12-page glossy insert displays every model of boot highlighted in the DNA, from 1971 to today.
This visual homage to the sport is also an engaging read: celebrated author Caleb Azumah Nelson sets the scene for each chapter, discussing how the culture and style of the decade influenced each boot's design, while historian Thomas Turner delves deep into the technical innovations that made each boot so successful. An introduction by curator Eleanor Watson puts football design more globally into context.
Perfectly timed with the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nike Football Boots is an essential volume for football fans of all stripes.
A French Word A Day
The perfect children’s gift book for little language lovers that lasts the whole year Discover a new French word every day! A year’s worth of fun French words, including ones that reflect the changing seasons, celebrate French culture, and link to the date or month on which they appear: les feux d'artifice (fireworks) on Bastille Dayl'appareil photo (camera) on World Photography Dayle fromager (cheesemaker) on National Cheese Day! Beautifully illustrated by Julia Murray with a ribbon marker, it explains what the words mean, how to say them and the stories behind them. Inspire a love of French today… Also available: A Word a Day – ISBN 9780008545840
Ticket to Ride: 10th Anniversary Edition
The 10th anniversary of Tom Chesshyre's bestselling, whistle-stop tour around the globe in 49 unique train journeysWhy do people love trains so muc? om Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating whistle-stop tour around the globe, on journeys on celebrated trains and railways including:- India's famed toy train- Sri Lanka's Reunification Express- The Indian Pacific across the Australian outback- The Shanghai maglev- And the picturesque rail journeys of the Scottish HighlandsPlus trains through Kosovo, North Macedonia, Turkey, Iran, Finland, Russia, America and France, with short interludes in North Korea, Italy, Poland, Peru, Switzerland, England and Lithuania. All aboard!
Once Upon a Stranger
'If you've ever wondered about, worried about, and avoided talking to strangers, this book might change your mind about giving strangers their space.' - Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: Why Passion and Resilience are the Secrets to Success'Its clarity, coherence, and humane intelligence are real.' Demetris Papadimitropoulos, Goodreads In an age when we live head down in our phones, working remotely and wary of strangers, interacting with our fellow human beings feels increasingly uncomfortable. And the result - an epidemic of loneliness and isolation in a polarised society. Over 80% of people say they have experienced loneliness with the old and young suffering the most. In Once Upon a Stranger, Professor in the Psychology of Kindness and a self-confessed introvert Gillian Sandstrom, draws on her own experiences as well as the latest scientific research to show the life-transforming potential of a tiny everyday exchange with a stranger. For Gillian, such moments led to an entirely new career, a move to a new country and meeting her life partner. Not every exchange that you have, whether it's with the person who makes your coffee or the one you stand next to in a lift, will lead to such momentous events but they will give you a tiny moment of joy, a spark of connection, the recognition of a fellow human. Just start small...look up, and say hello - you never know where the conversation will lead.
Little Darlings
'A must for fans of Claire Keegan and Colin Walsh' Cailean Steed'A complex psychological thriller... Beautifully written. Unflinching. Staggeringly good' Gill Perdue'Bold and claustrophobic... unpicks those darkest of family secrets with heartbreaking honesty' Anna BaileyJanuary 2023. Cara’s great-aunt Audrey has died, and her husband Tony needs her presence at the funeral. It will be a stretch for Cara, whose every day is an emotional challenge, a challenge which is getting harder as her daughter’s tenth birthday approaches. But with her family beside her, she’s prepared to try…June 2000. Ten-year-old Cara and her sister Charlotte are sent to live with their great aunt and uncle, part of a famous acting family, when their mother is hospitalised. The Wolfes see the world as a drama they are starring in, and while her sister seems instantly at home Cara feels very much the outsider. And for all the staginess of Chaplin House, there is real tragedy brewing…
The Search for Othella Savage
"A compelling and authentic mystery that explores faith, identity, corruption, and friendship with a deft touch. Foday's writing is vivid, thoughtful, and full of heart" Amen AlongeWhen one of their own is found unconscious in the boot of her car, Scotland's Sierra Leonean community is cast into a state of shock. And the young woman's death a few days later sparks a murder investigation. Though Hawa Barrie lives on the fringes of that community, which revolves around the Lion Mountain Church, the disappearance of a second woman - her childhood friend Othella Savage - draws her in. But as the police investigation drags on, Hawa grows increasingly suspicious of the charismatic Pastor Ronald Ranka - and increasingly fearful for her friend, Othella. Desperate, she launches her own search, which will take her from Scotland to Sierra Leone and back again, revealing the true nature of Ranka's church whilst exposing dark secrets within the fabric of both countries she calls home. A darkly compelling read inspired by a real incident, The Search for Othella Savage is an engaging and compulsive debut which examines the insidious nature of corruption - both religious and political - whilst also exploring the enduring power of friendship.
Access Adventure
This book is a unique and inspiring guide to the UK’s best trails and outdoor adventures, opened up to all through the expertise of accessibility champion Debbie North and her interviewees. From the crunch of gravel on a canal path to the hush of woodland in morning light, it celebrates the space, stillness and connection that only the outdoors can offer. Access Adventure takes readers from the Lake District to the Kent and Hampshire coast, the Yorkshire Dales to the Brecon Beacons and Wye Valley, and the Isle of Skye to Rendlesham Forest’s UFO trail. Each accessible route comes with practical details and ideas for nearby adventures, all specifically written with wheelchair-users in mind. Alongside route descriptions, Debbie shares moving stories of people whose lives have been transformed by being outdoors. These walks don’t just guide you through landscapes – they offer a window into human resilience, welcoming all who seek both adventure and a deeper connection with nature and each other.
On Democracies and Death Cults
NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Douglas Murray, international bestselling author and renowned cultural commentator confronts what he views as the most pressing issue of our time: why Western support of the Palestinian cause is ultimately playing into the hands of a much more dangerous force. Drawing from intensive on-the-ground reporting in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, Murray presents a compelling case that places the latest violence in its historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the 7 October 2023 massacre, piecing together exclusive accounts from victims, survivors and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities. On Democracies and Death Cults argues that Israel’s commitment to fundamental Western values – capitalism, individual rights, democracy and reason – has made it a beacon of progress in a region dominated by authoritarianism and extremism. Murray contrasts Israel’s principles with the ideology of Hamas, which openly proclaims its love of death over life. If left unchecked, Murray argues, this misplaced Western sympathy could embolden forces that seek to undermine democratic values and perpetuate a culture of violence. Clear-eyed and deeply reasoned, On Democracies and Death Cults is a gripping and essential read for all who seek to understand the complexities of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and its implications for the future of democracy – and for the world itself.
Mr Men Little Miss: Happy Birthday
A funny and surprising picture book with a gold foil cover – perfect for celebrating a special birthday! It’s going to Mr Tickle’s birthday, so can you guess what Little Miss Surprise suggests? A surprise party, of course! But will her friends be able to keep it a surprise? And what other surprises are in store for Mr Tickle on his birthday? A brilliantly funny new picture book with a shiny gold cover! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
The Book of Records
Why did people, who lived so briefly in this universe, contain so much tim? ina and her ailing father have taken refuge at an enclave called the Sea, a staging post between migrations, with only a few possessions, among them three volumes from The Great Lives of Voyagers encyclopaedia series. In this mysterious and shape-shifting building, pasts and futures collide. Lina befriends her unusual neighbours: Bento, a Jewish scholar in seventeenth-century Amsterdam; Blucher, a philosopher in 1930s Germany fleeing Nazi persecution; and Jupiter, a poet of Tang Dynasty China, and through their stories, she comes to understand the role of fate in history and the way that ideas can shape the world, and to face up to the cost wrought on her family and others by her father's betrayals. Profound, adventurous, and with extraordinary subtlety of thought, The Book of Records explores our search for home and the place of faith and humanity in our world. A work of huge originality and heft, it shows the great novelist Madeleine Thien at her most ambitious and enriching.
Recetario de la Bruja Verde
Integra la magia verde y la sabiduría ancestral de las plantas en tu vida para potenciar tu conexión con la naturaleza• Conecta con las plantas desde una perspectiva animista y desarrolla un vínculo consciente y respetuoso con los sabios verdes• Elabora pociones, elixires, infusiones, banos energéticos y despojos para sanación, protección y bienestar• Conoce el herbalismo mágico latinoamericano, especialidad de la autora, quien ha residido en Venezuela, Colombia, Perú y México, donde vive actualmenteCon un enfoque animista, Faemana comparte rituales, fórmulas mágicas y conocimientos esotéricos para que integres el poder de las plantas en tu día a día. Descubrirás cómo interpretar los mensajes ocultos de la naturaleza, trabajar con la energía de la luna, los colores y los minerales, y potenciar cada preparación con la vibración adecuada. Con esta guía aprenderás a recolectar y conservar hierbas de forma respetuosa, fabricar preparados herbales con fines terapéuticos y espirituales, y elaborar remedios naturales. Además, explorarás el arte de la alquimia vegetal para potenciar tus prácticas mágicas y transformar tu vida con la sabiduría de la naturaleza. Conecta con la esencia espiritual de cada hierba, comprende su propio lenguaje y aprende a invocar su poder para trabajos de sanación, protección y transformación. Si buscas una guía que te ayude no solo a trabajar con las hierbas, sino a honrar su espíritu y despertar su verdadero potencial, este libro será tu mejor aliado en el camino del herbalismo mágico y medicinal.
Releasing the Emotional Wound
Recognizing the wound as an opportunity to create a new personal identity• Explores the meaning of primal emotional wounds, their origins, and how our identification with them can obscure our self-perception• Shares mantras, emotional ceremonies, rituals, and amulets to help facilitate the creation of a new personal identity• Provides practices to experience and maintain your new identity such as encounters with yourself, working with the body/soul connection, and embracing forgivenessEMOTIONAL WOUNDS are more than just scars from the past, as they often leave unconscious imprints on our souls. Unresolved traumas can develop an existence of their own and become our excuses for why we cannot live a fulfilling life. Yet these wounds can also serve as catalysts to nourish and transform our experience of life. Experienced psychotherapist Gina Goldfeder explains the origin of an emotional wound and how our identification with it can obscure our self-perception. Sharing many case studies from her practice, she highlights tools for transcending pain and to facilitate healing, such as mantras, emotional ceremonies and rituals, and journaling. One of our most important challenges is to let go of our emotional wounds and create a new identity, and doing so will change the way we experience life. Grounding and stabilizing practices such as encounters with ourselves and working with the body/soul connection help to keep us anchored in our new existence. Centered on the process of acknowledging, honoring, and learning to release the original wound, this guide will support you in turning former trauma into new opportunities for expansion and happiness.
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Big Sticker Adventures
Go on a fun-filled Sticker Adventure around the world with Thomas & Friends! Join Thomas for fun sticker adventures as he travels all around the world meeting all sorts of interesting engines and lots of amazing animals as he goes! Learn about the world with Thomas!Includes fun activities that young children will enjoy completing. Over 125 stickers to use in the book and with plenty for free play. Perfect for fans of Thomas, trains, animals and transport. Look out for other great Thomas & Friends storybooks: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain Happy Birthday Thomas! Thomas and the Dinosaurs Chasing Rainbows Thomas and Bruno The Biggest Adventure Club Thomas board books are perfect for the youngest fans: Meet Team Thomas Thomas & Friends Feelings Thomas & Friends Bedtime Peep! Peep! Potty Star Little Learners Pocket Library Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 80 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Sonic The Hedgehog Young Readers Level 2: Sonic Vs Dr. Eggman
Meet Sonic’s biggest enemy, Dr. Eggman in this brand-new Level 2 Sonic Reader! It’s time to learn all there is to know about Dr. Eggman and his minions in this levelled reader. Packed full of facts! Perfect for children who are starting to read independently, these Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers can help readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary and develop reading comprehension skills with Sonic by their side. This story is accessible and fun with large images, featuring Sonic the Hedgehog characters! Dr. Eggman is the world’s most evil scientist. He wants to rule the world! Can Sonic stop him? Check out more Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers: Meet Team Sonic: 9780008775582 These early readers are a fantastic introduction to reading with simple text and pictures.
NKJV-NET Parallel New Testament with NET Translators' Notes, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Experience a unique Bible reading experience pairing two faithful and trusted translations. Unlike any other parallel Bible, this edition includes the thousands of detailed translators’ notes from today’s leading Biblical language scholars to create an indispensable resource for Bible readers. NKJVCommissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson, 130 international and multi-denominational Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay Christians worked for seven years to create a modern translation of the King James Version of the Scriptures, retaining its purity and stylistic beauty. The New King James Version is faithful to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic text, and provides transparency to the recent research in archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies in the footnotes. NETThe New English Translation (NET) is faithful to the text, clear to modern readers, and establishes an unparalleled accountability. Translated by a team of leading biblical scholars, the NET marries fidelity to original texts with everyday English clarity. Enrich your reading experience of Scripture with the NET: Faithful. Clear. Accountable. Features include:Unique parallel edition of the New Testament of the NKJV and NETOver 17,000 translators’ notes from the NET Full Notes editionUnique design of parallel Scripture on the left side of the layout and the translators’ notes on the right page of the layoutAdditional space on select pages for personal note-takingDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskSatin ribbon marker for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you are readingEasy-to-read 9-point NET Comfort Print® and 9-point NKJV Comfort Print®
The Crownless Queen
From the award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Chadwick comes the much-awaited second novel in the Jeanette of Kent duology, The Crownless Queen - bringing to a powerful conclusion the remarkable story of a woman who began life as a royal rebel and ended it behind the throne...
Greek Boy
Tony Bradman's award-winning historical-adventure series goes to Ancient Greece: Greek Boy - one boy's journey into espionage and treachery during the Persian wars. "For thrilling real-life action-adventure, you won't get much better than Tony Bradman." lovereading.co.ukFor fans of Percy Jackson and Dominic Sandbrook - Key Stage 2 history topics brought to life as pacey action thrillers. Nikos is the son of an important Athenian politician as the shadow of war against the Persians descends over Ancient Greece. When his father is forced to flee Athens, leaving his family behind, Nikos hears shocking news; his father is accused of spying for the Persian king. As Persia invades Greece, Nikos and his family are cast out as traitors. Determined to clear his father's name, Nikos goes undercover as a Greek spy in the Persian army. His quest for the truth - personal and political - takes Nikos from the burning of Athens to the famous battles of Salamis and Platea. Packed with Curriculum-linked adventure content: Ancient Greek civilization and the Persian wars.
The Essence of Ferrari
Few marques command the same reverence as Ferrari — a symbol of Italian artistry, innovation, and unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Since Enzo Ferrari founded the brand in 1947, the Prancing Horse has stood not just for performance, but for a way of life defined by style, emotion, and craftsmanship. The Essence of Ferrari Unfolded celebrates this spirit in all its forms — from the sculpted curves of the 250 GTO and LaFerrari to the precision engineering that turns mechanical movement into poetry. Through breathtaking photography and insightful storytelling, the book explores the DNA of Ferrari: design, speed, sound, and the people who live for them. It delves into the creative worlds of designers, drivers, engineers, and dreamers, capturing how Ferrari continues to merge technology and beauty in perfect harmony. Beyond the racetrack, the book unfolds Ferrari’s cultural impact — from haute couture collaborations and architectural icons to its influence on film, art, and design.
