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Yardsticks For Failure
'A hilarious and original voice' Josh Widdicombe'Delightfully smart and impossibly charming' Dolly Alderton'His writing is as unpredictable and brilliant as he is' Sophie Duker'I've got nothing but love for Mr Ivo Graham' Frankie BoyleYardsticks For Failure is the story of the most frantic two years of Ivo Graham's already quite frantic life, 2022-2024, two years of tasks and tears and everything in between. The amount of stuff Ivo packs into these two years will excite you and exhaust you, enthral you and appal you, and many more carefully choreographed pairs of verbs if you'd like this sentence to be even longer. There are some short sentences in this book, such as this one. And this one. But there are some long old sentences too, sentences that take you on whole thrilling adventures all by themselves, sentences that are rich in music and memory, mischief and mourning, sentences that bring you right alongside Ivo in his train-chasing, gamefacing,name-dropping, heart-stopping chaos of an existence. No one lives like Ivo does, and no one writes like him either. There are failures in his life but this book is not one of them. Come on in. 'Not a complete waste of his school fees' Jenny Eclair'A trash man from a trash family' James Acaster
The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter
When Death comes to claim Nella May Carter, she catches His interest with her capacity to find beauty and love even amidst the hell of slavery. So Death - bored, disgusted by humanity, and believing the Earth would be greatly improved should humans no longer exist - lures Nella into a Faustian bargain: the chance at immortal life if she proves that Death is mistaken. The price: Nella must entertain his fascination and challenge his beliefs until he is satisfied... or surrender herself - and the entire human race - to him forever. Nella's solution is to never stop travelling and writing, documenting the beauty in every place and person she encounters - from writing in Victorian ladies' tattlers and reporting in Gilded Age New York, to penning bestselling novels and memoirs under countless noms de plume. Nella experiences joy and loss, passion and pain; she finds love in its many forms with friends, partners, and lovers. All the while, Death is watching - and waiting for her to surrender. Nella is almost ready to concede to Death when she meets a handsome professor. Tired of deception, desperate for a real connection, Nella begins to tell him her story - centred on her greatest romances over the centuries. And, in the telling, it becomes clear that Nella's own story might be the greatest love story of them all.
Thirst
John Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and an award-winning broadcaster. He is also an alcoholic.
But what does that mean? What is an alcoholic?
In Thirst, John tells the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him. From his earliest drinking experiences - pretending to be drunk after a sip of champagne aged five, spraying aftershave into his mouth at the school play afterparty, and university nights spent downing red wine alone in his room - to his last drink in 2022 and the journey into sobriety that followed, John explores our relationship with alcohol through reflections on decades of his own drinking.
From hazy memory to sudden clarity he sheds light on subjects from mental health to friendship, from creativity to the lies we tell ourselves, and answers questions such as: are alcoholics born or made? How can we make sense of youthful missteps? And can Buddhism provide relief when dealing with haemorrhoids?
Filled with insights and epiphanies from the world of addiction and recovery, Thirst blends John's trademark raw honesty and hilarious digressions with the collective wisdom of alcoholics and those around them to offer a compelling, powerful and morbidly funny narrative for anyone who has ever asked 'why do we drink?', 'why do I drink?' or 'do I drink too much?'.
Moneymania
The anonymous author of TAXTOPIA takes us behind the scenes as he embarks on another part of his career, this time recruited as an economist into an industry that believes the world of money can be predicted with almost scientific accuracy. Instead, he discovers that economics has long been driven by vested interests, reckless predictions and a staggering lack of common sense.
In MONEYMANIA we find out why mortgages cost more because of a casual remark made in New Zealand in the '80s, and ask whether the Age of Austerity was due to a simple spreadsheet error. We also learn that if America behaved more like Iceland, they would have put 32,000 bankers in prison.
The Rebel Accountant strips away the complexities of economics, showing us how the profession is responsible for some of the greatest mistakes of all time - and leaves us wondering how they got away with it.
This is MONEYMANIA.
The Definitive Book of Body Language
This international bestseller explains everything you need to know about body language: how to read it, and how to use it to your advantage. What people say is often very different to what they think or feel. Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people's thoughts by their gestures.
It sounds implausible, but body language is easy to pick up and fun to use. Find out:How to tell if someone is lyingHow to make yourself likeableHow to get co-operation from other peopleHow to interview and negotiate successfullyHow to choose a partnerLearn the secrets of body language with Allan and Barbara Pease, bestselling authors of WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN'T READ MAPS.
Little Book of Ralph Lauren
From timeless polos and enduring knitwear to its iconic partnership with Wimbledon, Ralph Lauren is the epitome of sophisticated fashion.
Redefining everyday luxury and promoting a lifestyle that whispers old money, Ralph Lauren promises everything from casual boat shoes to tailored perfection suitable for the Met Gala. Pushing equestrian chic and cable knitwear for over fifty years, the embroidered polo horse has become a signpost of elegance.
Little Book of Ralph Lauren charts the imitable rise of an all-American fashion brand from an office in the Empire State Building to a global fashion empire within its own right.
Drogové delikty v slovenskom a európskom práve
Monografia pútavo spracováva drogové delikty v právnom poriadku Slovenskej republiky a porovnáva ich s právnou úpravou iných členských štátov Európskej únie. Autor zohľadňuje historické aspekty, popisuje postupný vývoj slovenskej právnej úpravy a dostáva sa až k aktuálnej protidrogovej politike, pričom upozorňuje na problémy aplikačnej praxe. Súčasťou publikácie je aj prehľad medzinárodných dohovorov, predstavenie prístupu iných členských štátov Európskej únie k drogovej trestnej činnosti a tiež inšpiratívny legislatívny návrh týkajúci sa úpravy drogových trestných činov v Slovenskej republike vytvorený samotným autorom. Monografia je určená predovšetkým odbornej verejnosti, ale aktuálnosť témy zaujme aj širší okruh čitateľov.
El Mal de Ojo
Exploración contemporánea de una de las formas más legendarias de magia popular• Explora el Mal de Ojo y rastrea sus orígenes en la antigüedad y a lo largo de una extraordinaria diversidad de culturas y tradiciones• Ensena a los lectores a identificar la presencia del Mal de Ojo, las formas de erradicarlo y la manera de producirlo en los demás, si así se desea• Examina el uso de amuletos y talismanes de protección contra el Mal de Ojo, así como su notable prevalencia en los disenos de joyería popularDurante más de 5000 anos el Mal de Ojo ha estado presente en casi todas las culturas. Con orígenes que se remontan hasta el antiguo Cercano Oriente, esta creencia universal se define como una maldición o fuerza negativa que se transmite a través de una mirada y surge de la más humana de las emociones: la envidia. Millones de personas caen víctimas de este hechizo y buscan maneras de protegerse de él o contrarrestar sus efectos. En esta exploración moderna de una de las formas más conocidas y temidas de magia tradicional, el periodista y practicante de brujería popular Antonio Pagliarulo analiza qué es, sus causas y, más importante aún, cómo evitarla. Conocido como evil eye, malocchio, matiasma y de muchas otras maneras, el Mal de Ojo suele ser malinterpretado y culpado de varias dolencias físicas, inexplicables rachas de mala suerte y todo tipo de miserias humanas. Esta esclarecedora guía es un curso completo de magia donde el lector aprenderá los antiguos rituales que han servido a incontables generaciones. También ofrece una minuciosa compilación de amuletos—como la hamsa, el cornicello italiano, el azabache e imágenes de distintos santos—para salvaguardarse de esta energía negativa. Conjuros, oraciones y hechizos aumentan la resistencia contra el Mal de Ojo y fortalecerán el conocimiento de los practicantes experimentados, además de introducir en el ámbito de la protección y la autoconsciencia a quienes se interesen por primera vez en estos temas. Lleno de anécdotas, costumbres tradicionales, sabiduría mística y consejos prácticos, El Mal de Ojo ayudará a que el lector se blinde contra la destructiva y persistente fuerza de este misterioso fenómeno.
Hey Man
“If all that follows reads like a love story, that's what it was...”Hey Man is the story of Ian and Tommy, whose rich and tender friendship stretches across three fateful decades. Their story begins in 1989, when seventeen-year-old Dubliner Ian finds himself lodging with thirty-year-old actor Tommy in London. A summer of long nights and early mornings leaves an indelible mark on them both. Then, the adventure ends. Tommy vanishes, and Ian is left with the ache of something unfinished. When they meet again in Dublin, fifteen years later, Ian is Brother Eugene, a Benedictine monk searching for meaning in devotion, while Tommy is navigating fame, divorce, and his familiar restlessness. The old spark is there—but so are the questions: what did they mean to each other, and why does it still matte? t Tommy’s sixtieth birthday, with illness casting its shadow, the truths long buried rise to the surface. Tender and devastating, Hey Man is a meditation on the mysteries of male friendship and the bonds that shape a life. An ode to male friendship—wise, wry, poetic, and deeply moving.
You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast
Dive into a laugh-out-loud adventure with You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast – the second book in the action packed, hilarious, highly-illustrated You and Me series. From the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, this book puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure!Highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey. Hey, you – yes, you!Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut-Butter Beast? That was one of our deepest – and most dangerous – adventures ever!What? You don’t remembe? ell, have I got a story for you!Let me remind you how it all went down . . . and down . . . and down . . . and down . . . Don't miss You and Me in their first action-packed, bonkers adventure, The Land of Lost Things!
Love & Life
Poet and writer Abi Woldeab’s purpose is simple: create a space where everyone can find solace, inspiration, and guidance to not only survive the chaos of the world but to thrive within each of our own universes. With her debut collection of poetry, she does just that. Abi Woldeab has built a thriving community online by sharing her diaristic musings on faith, love, and life through engaging video content. In her debut collection, Love & Life: A Poetic Journey Back to Truth, she brilliantly condenses the magic of her online presence into pocket-sized poems, meditations, and writing prompts that you can take with you along your own personal journey of self-discovery and reclamation. No matter where you are along your path, Abi invites you to join the movement from chaos to truth, sharing and creating space for one another every step of the way.
Sink or Swim
He’s a fish out of water, she’s fighting the current, but together will they Sink or Swim? Arriving back in the small Lake District town of Inglemere, Aria thinks she’s reclaiming her childhood home after her dad’s untimely death. Resentful of her self-involved stepmother, and dodging her insufferable ex, Aria has no choice but to move into the falling-apart fishing hut she’s been left instead. Enter Nic, a southern property tycoon with a desperate plan to transform the untouched lake shore into a luxury haven for the rich. But when his development plans hit a snag, the only way forward is to convince the locals he’s one of them. With Aria’s financial situation worsening, a deal with this handsome devil feels like her only option… This steamy small-town story is all about how thin the line between love and hate is, and about discovering what – and who – makes a home. Readers are loving SINK OR SWIM 'I was transported to the stunning lake side location of this romance that’s full of heart and humour. A hug from the north.' LAURA CARTER 'Cozy up with this delicious enemies-to-lovers story brimming with tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of heartfelt swoon that will have you rooting for them until the very last page.' LILY PARKER 'A gorgeously crafted story that’s full of heart, and is a pleasure to sink into.' DANIELLE OWEN JONES 'Funny, uplifting, and beautifully written with a true sense of place at heart, I loved it!' SUZANNE SNOW 'Sink or Swim is overflowing with sparkling wit and sizzling chemistry – enemies to lovers at its best!' BONNIE WOODS
Prestige Drama
''A comedy about tragedy. Séamas O''Reilly has written a brutal, profound, and very funny novel.'' -Nina StibbeDerry is already abuzz with news that famous American actor, Monica Logue, has flown to the city and will be starring in a new series set during the Troubles. And then she goes missing...All eyes are on Diarmuid, the flaky scriptwriter who was the last to see Monica alive. From budding young actors hoping for a role to grieving parent whose story forms the backbone of the narrative; newspaper editors covering the mystery to taxi drivers hearing all the news from their clients, Prestige Drama follows the city''s cast as they all try to locate themselves in Monica''s disappearance. Séamas O''Reilly''s debut novel is a comedy about dramatising tragedy, and the responsibilities of a teller to a tale. It brings to life the voices of a city, the people, families and communities who find themselves obsessed with, and terrified of, interrogating their past.
Isadora Moon: Catch that Fang! (An exciting picture book retelling of Isadora's on-screen adventures, perfect for fans aged 4-6)
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally lovable - is off on a nighttime adventure with her dad, Bartholomew Moon. It's finally time for her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But keeping up with her speedy vampire cousins is harder than she expected... Will Isadora find her rhythm, or will she need a tiny sprinkle of fairy magic to make this a night to remembe? elebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. Explore more from the TV Tie-in range!Picture Books:9781382084796 Isadora Moon: Catch that Fang! 9781382084765 Isadora Moon: Broken Wand 9781382084994 Isadora Moon: Mignonette Moves In 9781382084840 Isadora Moon: Dragon Camp Activity Books:9781382084819 Isadora Moon: Colouring Book 9781382084901 Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun Pack 9781382084703 Isadora Moon: At Home with the Moons PK 9781382084635 Isadora Moon Search and Find Pack
The A-Z of London
A is for Afternoon TeaB is for Big BenC is for Covent GardenD is for Double Decker Bus . . . Experience an A-Z adventure through London's most famous landmarks!Enjoy the perfect day out in London with this alphabetical journey through one of the world's most exciting capitals and learn all about letters, words and the world beyond home. Packed with iconic landmarks, everyday sights and lively illustrations, it's a playful introduction to the city for curious toddlers and young travellers.
One Leg on Earth
''An astonishing talent'' Lauren Groff, author of The Vaster Wilds''One of my favourite living writers'' Jeff VanderMeerTwenty-three-year-old Yosoye arrives in Lagos from her smaller home city of Ibadan, ready to begin her life. With a brand-new degree in communications, she is placed on an internship at a high-end architectural firm developing exclusive waterfront housing throughout the city. For introverted Yosoye, the glossy assignment is a chance to spread her wings, put her talents to use and envision a full and rewarding future. But Yosoye''s idyllic vision of her future in Lagos soon begins to seem naive. Something is not right about the waterfront building project the architectural firm are working on, but no-one will give her satisfactory answers. And then there is the bizarre epidemic sweeping through the city, of pregnant women drawn to water and jumping tragically to their deaths, in rivers, lakes and the sea. Which comes to seem even more chilling when Yosoye realises that after a chance encounter in her first weeks in Lagos, she is pregnant.A vibrant and atmospheric evocation of modern Lagos and the supernatural currents which swirl beneath it, One Leg on Earth is a story about the promises of capitalism and ambition, about individuality and community, and about motherhood and the mysterious lure of the abyss - from a powerful and lyrical new voice.
How Many Babies?
Praise for Forest Xiao:"Joyous […] The babies’ expressive round faces recall Helen Oxenbury ’s drawings, but Xiao’s art has a zingier colour palette and a wildness of its own. It’s one of the cutest, and perhaps best, picture book portrayals of new parenthood that I’ve ever read." - Observer on Seven Babies"Xiao’s delightful debut, exploring the everyday chaos that comes with having a baby in your life, has a similar look (and as much warmth) as Helen Oxenbury’s A First Book for Babies series." - Bookseller on Seven BabiesWith irresistible, graphic paintings and happy, bouncy text, this board book is a must-have for a new baby's library as well as an ideal present for any new parent or carer to share and read aloud with their child - together you can learn to count all the way to ten!Babies love to look at pictures of other babies. And babies have never been sweeter, rounder and happier than in Forest Xiao's counting concept board book which gently introduces little ones to first numbers through objects and situations they're familiar with. Count to ten with babies on a see-saw, babies in a shopping trolley, fast asleep babies (but for how long?) and so much more.
RSV Personal Size Bible with Cross References, Black Premium Goatskin Leather, Premier Collection, (Sovereign Collection)
A beautifully crafted Premier Collection RSV Bible is a treasure for a lifetime in God’s Word. It combines fine craftsmanship in a convenient personal size. Enjoy a smooth and easy reading experience with a line-matched, classic 2-column format in a supple goatskin leather cover, durable edge-lined binding, premium European Bible paper, beautiful art gilded edges, and three satin ribbon markers. The popular Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson's long history and stewardship publishing beautiful Bibles. Inside you will find the RSV text with elegant drop cap illustrations leading into each chapter as well as essential study tools like a topical index, reading plans, maps, and extensive, end-of-page cross references. Features include:Elegant bespoke drop caps at the beginning of each chapterEnd-of-page references help you understand how the Bible interprets itselfBrief book introductions provide context and backgroundClassic double column text for narrative booksSingle-column typesetting for Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of SolomonAdditional Resources: Miracles of Jesus table, Parables of Jesus table, One-year reading plan, and Bible mapsEasy-to-read, 9.5-point Comfort PrintComplete text of the Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun, a fun two-in-one flip book packed with puzzles, colouring, drawing, and stickers (as seen on TV)
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Isadora Moon is half fairy and half vampire, just like this book! Dive into activities to explore Isadora's fairy side, like colouring, mazes, spot the difference, and more. When you're finished, turn the book over and explore Isadora's vampire side, with even more activity fun to be found, plus exciting stickers! Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. Explore more from the TV Tie-in range!Picture Books:9781382084796 Isadora Moon: Catch that Fang! 9781382084765 Isadora Moon: Broken Wand 9781382084994 Isadora Moon: Mignonette Moves In 9781382084840 Isadora Moon: Dragon Camp Activity Books:9781382084819 Isadora Moon: Colouring Book 9781382084901 Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun Pack 9781382084703 Isadora Moon: At Home with the Moons PK 9781382084635 Isadora Moon Search and Find Pack
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