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Le Great British Tour de Cake


Le Great British Tour de Cake is aseries of 25 bike rides around the quiet country lanes of West Berkshire,Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Designed for chatty cyclists, groups offriends, families and with specific ones for children the focus is onenjoyment, rather than endurance. Each ride features the very bestindependent coffee and cake stops that our beautiful villages have to offer. From cheese toasties in barns to cakes in thatched cottages - it is the mostcomprehensive guide you'll find to the region's perfect pitstops. Plus. It is funny. And quite unlike anyother guide book you will ever have read.
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22,99 €

I Never Knew That About Devon and Cornwall


Praise for the I Never Knew That Series'I never knew there was so much I never knew!' - GYLES BRANDRETH'Winn's touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting' - THE GUARDIANDiscover the incredible trivia and hidden stories of one of Britain's best loved destinations, Devon and CornwallDid you know…… The world’s first lift was installed at the Tresavean Mine in Cornwall in 1842… The oldest working lighthouse in England can be found in Devon… The first transatlantic radio signals were sent from CornwallWith more than 700 miles of coastline, two national parks and a never-ending debate over the correct way to prepare a cream tea, Devon and Cornwall are two of the best loved counties in Britain. In the latest in his bestselling I Never Knew That trivia series, Christopher Winn goes beyond the famous landmarks to root out the hidden places, legends and human stories of Devon and Cornwall. Featuring amazing facts as well as illustrations by artist Mai Osawa, this entertaining guide is the perfect holiday accompaniment to Britain’s favourite destination.
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22,99 €

Let's Talk About Money


What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn’t infidelity, but instead is your next credit card bill? You can stop arguing and learn how to talk about money. Disagreements about money can quietly erode trust and connection in a relationship, often becoming a major source of stress and even separation. When partners bring different histories, attitudes, and beliefs about money to the table, conflict can escalate quickly. If couples stay stuck in an “us against each other” mindset instead of shifting to “us against the problem,” tension can become chronic. Author, Terry Gaspard shows readers how to break this cycle by teaching practical strategies for having calm, constructive conversations about finances. Her approach helps partners communicate effectively, reduce conflict, and build a stronger, more harmonious relationship.
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19,99 €

William Burrell


In 1944, Glasgow received one of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world: a collection of over 6,000 artworks of many types spanning centuries and civilisations. The benefactors were Glasgow-born shipping magnate Sir William Burrell and Constance, Lady Burrell. Burrell’s business success him to amass an extraordinary collection, which he housed in the family home at Hutton Castle in the Scottish borders. When he decided to leave the collection to the nation, he considered donating it to London-based galleries before deciding on Glasgow Corporation, together with the residue of his estate to provide a suitable building. It was many years before the right location was found, and The Burrell Collection finally opened in 1983. This new biography is based on recent research, full access to the Burrell archive and in-depth knowledge of the collection. Sir William was a complicated and private man who shunned publicity, adored his wife, but had a tumultuous relationship with his daughter. In politics Conservative, he campaigned for better housing conditions as long as this didn’t cause further expense to the taxpayer. The authors take a candid and considered view of who William Burrell the man was, what sparked his passion for collecting, and what his gift continues to mean to the city.
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17,99 €

The Portsmouth Book of Days


Taking you through the year day by day, The Portsmouth Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on, or reflect, the social and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Portsmouth’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
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19,99 €

The Railway Children


Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming new reillustrated edition of The Railway Children. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance. One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.
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12,49 €

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There's an Owl in My Towel


Lift the flaps, listen to the song and join in the action rhymes to hop like a hare, skip like a lamb and fly like an owl! ! From Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the creators of the bestselling The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear. It's tricky to have breakfast when there's a mole in your bowl or a hare on your chair! Featuring satisfyingly simple rhyming text and charming illustrations, There's an Owl in My Towel is a perfect gift. With big flaps to lift and irresistible actions throughout, young children are sure to delight in joining in. Listen along to the wonderful 'There's an Owl in My Towel' song by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Written and performed by Julia Donaldson, it's the perfect addition to the book and sure to become a favourite sing-along tune.
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10,99 €

Byzantine Historical Writing


In this collection of essays, James Howard-Johnston evaluates historical sources from across the entire existence of the Byzantine empire. Byzantium was peculiarly well endowed for the writing of history, given a relatively high degree of literacy, a large governing class running a centralised state and its associated church, and its inheritance of the historical habit developed independently in classical Greece and Judaea. Historical coverage is complete save for one short period, the reign of Constans II (641–9). Unsurprisingly, in what was a thoroughly bureaucratic state, officials and ex-officials of state and church predominate among historians. The histories they wrote were of two principal sorts: compendia which might reach back to the beginning of time, succinct, concerned primarily with chronology, and written in relatively plain language; and contemporary histories presenting fuller narratives, more interested in causes and effects, and generally written in a higher style, with classical touches. They used the bureaucratic vernacular, were primarily concerned with high politics and foreign affairs, and calibrated time by financial years. Particular emphasis is put on their use of documentary sources, the surest and safest conveyors of detailed information from the past to the historian. A small number of individual historians are singled out for closer scrutiny, because of the importance or unusual character of their works. Procopius is portrayed as an experienced military architect/engineer and born storyteller rather than a highly educated lawyer. Theophanes deserves a special place, because of the scale of the work which he wrote with his mentor George Synkellos. George, it turns out, wrote the last contemporary section of their world history. Constantine Porphyrogenitus (905–59) was responsible for a historically enriched guide to diplomacy, but most of the valuable information which it contains about the early medieval history of the Balkans, Ukrainian steppes, and Transcaucasia is attributable to his father, Leo VI. The Logothete's world chronicle is singled out because of its vitriolic attack on the first three Macedonian emperors. Finally, Anna Komnene demands attention as the first known female historian. Her Alexias, probably the finest history produced in Byzantium, is shown to contain a great deal of material drafted by her husband, Nikephoros Bryennios. This contentious view is canvassed in the last three essays.
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Elizabeth and Marilyn


London, October, 1956. A glittering Royal Film Premiere. The whole world is watching ... Tonight, Elizabeth II will formally greet an array of stars. Though she was not born to be Queen, this young mother and wife has embraced her patriotic duty and its unforgiving demands. A limousine pulls up. Out steps a vision in dazzling gold: Marilyn Monroe. A money-making machine for Hollywood, with curves that drive men wild and a smile that lets women know she’s in on the joke. As the two most famous women in the world come face to face, they look to be worlds apart. Yet beneath the glamorous costumes, both are fighting to keep the men they love, while trying to do their work in a man’s world. And they have spent the summer of 1956 battling secret demons the public could never imagine. Now, Marilyn steps forward. These photographs will be on the front page of every newspaper in the morning. But this isn’t their first meeting. And the story behind the headlines is even more sensational ...
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26,99 € 27,95€

Seascraper


Thomas lives a slow, deliberate life with his mother in Longferry, working his grandpa’s trade as a shanker. He rises early to take his horse and cart to the grey, gloomy beach to scrape for shrimp; spending the rest of the day selling his wares, trying to wash away the salt and scum, pining for Joan Wyeth down the street and rehearsing songs on his guitar. At heart, he is a folk musician, but it remains a private dream. When a striking visitor turns up, bringing the promise of Hollywood glamour, Thomas is shaken from the drudgery of his days and begins to see a different future. But how much of what the American claims is true, and how far can his inspiration carry Thomas? Haunting and timeless, this is the story of a young man hemmed in by his circumstances, striving to achieve fulfilment far beyond the world he knows.
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15,99 € 16,45€

Sceptred Isle


The death of Edward I in 1307 marked the beginning of a period of intense turmoil and change in England. The fourteenth century ushered in the beginning of the bloody Hundred Years' War with France, an epic conflict with Scotland that would last into the sixteenth century, famine in Northern Europe and the largest human catastrophe in known history, the Black Death. Through the epic drama of regicide, war, the prolonged spectre of bubonic plague, religious antagonism, revolt and the end of a royal dynasty, this book tells the story of the fourteenth century via the lives of Edward II, Edward III and Richard II - three very different monarchs, each with their own egos and ambitions, each with their own ideas about England and what it meant to wield power. Alongside the lives of the last Plantagenets, it also uncovers lesser-known voices and untold stories to give a new portrait of a fractured monarchy, the birth of the struggle between Europeanism and nationalism, social rebellion and a global pandemic. Sceptred Isle is a thrilling narrative account of a century of revolution, shifting power and great change - social, political and cultural - shedding new light on a pivotal period of English history and the people who lived it.
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18,99 € 19,45€

How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay


Jenny Lawson is full of contradictions. She’s a celebrated author but battles self-doubt, paralysis, and anxiety. She’s an award-winning humorist but struggles with treatment-resistant depression. The question she’s most often asked by people is 'How do you do it? How do you keep going even when it feels impossible? How do you keep creating?' This book is her answer. In How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay, Jenny shares one hundred humorous, heartfelt, and genuine tools and tricks that she relies on to keep her going even when her brain isn’t working properly due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She also offers tips to stay passionate and focused on creative endeavors, especially when everything around you is saying to give up.
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25,99 € 26,95€

Spot: My Little Library


Explore with Spot and discover first colours, numbers, toys, animals and more in this six-book little library. These six miniature Spot board books in a chunky little slipcase are perfect for toddlers starting to explore the world. The titles are: • Spot In the Garden • Spot At Home • Spot At the Farm • Spot: Favourite Toys • Spot Learns Colours • Spot Learns to Count For extra fun, the images on the back of each book fit together like a jigsaw puzzle to make a picture of Spot with his friends. The perfect introduction for toddlers to the wonderful world of Spot!
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9,49 € 10,00€

Cat Nap


A helpful first book about getting ready for naptime . . . perfect for tired toddlers!This little cat really needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Cat has a blanket and a teddy and even some milk – but Cat does not want a nap. After a cuddle, a tooth brush and ALL the teddies in the cot, will Cat finally close their eye? at Nap is a first look at bedtime routines – a funny and relatable story in a chunky board book format that will encourage little ones to wind down, even when play time is so tempting! Perfect for even the most stubborn preschooler AND their (very tired) parents!From award-winning author-illustrator Steve Antony, creator of Please Mr Panda. Guide your toddler through more milestones with the Cosy Creatures series:Chick PeaHippo PottyBird Bath
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10,99 €

We Know You Can Pay a Million


You know it''s coming: a frozen computer, an office filled with blank screens, a printed message. The clock is ticking. Your colleagues have hours to strike a deal. Cybercrime is everywhere. From governments to airlines, hospitals to banks, institutions of every kind have paid out millions to hackers. Now a multibillion-dollar industry, ransomware is recognised as a serious threat to global security, yet remains a slippery and little understood phenomenon. From a leading expert in illicit trading, We Know You Can Pay a Million spotlights the criminal underworld where organised groups trade stolen information and cryptocurrencies, and reveals the fascinating histories of the superhackers whose activities have potentially catastrophic implications for us all.
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29,49 €

Brilliant Bugs


Meet the nature heroes that are saving our planet every day: the brilliant bugs!In this gentle rhyming book, babies and toddlers will go on an adventure with a ladybug, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, and an ant. Discover how these little creatures keep their ecosystem healthy and how they are super important in habitats around the world. Peek-through holes in the pages invite little ones to engage with the book. The organically shaped edges are also perfect for small hands. Stunning and adorable illustrations by Tinna Guo make this cute board book the perfect gift for toddlers who love the outdoors and are curious about nature. Have more fun learning about nature with: Fungi Friends, Wiggly Worms, Busy Bees.
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10,99 €

Time for Haiku


? "A must-purchase for elementary poetry collections"–School Library Journal, Starred ReviewCelebrate the seasons with this delightful collection of 50 haiku that illuminate the wonders of the natural world and brief moments in time. Time for Haiku invites young readers on a poetic journey through the seasons. Arranged from fall to winter and then spring to summer, this charming collection of haiku captures the small, fleeting sensory wonders of the natural world: the hush of falling snow, the rhythm of ocean waves, the shimmer of sun on golden sand, and the sound of waves in a seashell. Each poem serves as a gentle bridge between language and science, making the traditional Japanese haiku form both accessible and enriching for elementary students. Luciano Lozano’s Japanese art–inspired illustrations, with their minimalist brushstrokes and dynamic perspectives, bring each seasonal moment to life with warmth and whimsy. Back matter includes a brief history of haiku and a guide to writing them, encouraging young poets to create their own reflections on the world around them. Hey, Mr. Snowman!How come there are no footprintsstretching behind you?
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19,49 €

How to Face Big Change


'This brilliant book is like chatting to a good, wise friend' – Philippa PerryHow do you rebuild your life when suddenly everything change? ow do you make sense of this new world, this path you didn’t know you had to walk dow? hen you are sideswiped by a catastrophic sh*t show, the prospect of putting the pieces back together can feel utterly impossible. In these difficult times, we seek comfort and guidance – a way through the pain – and this book will do just that. Led by the author’s own journey from a chain-smoking mess to a marathon-running nerd, as well as other women who have faced life’s biggest challenges and grown stronger through them, you’ll discover ways to find joy and laughter once again. With heart-warming stories and hilarious confessions, as well as practical wisdom and advice, How to Face Big Change is full of courage, hugs and hope. See this book as a glorious group of friends cheering you on to get back up and come back stronger.
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25,49 €

The Little Guide to Ferrari


From a modest workshop in Maranello to the very pinnacle of motorsport and luxury design, Ferrari has evolved into far more than just a car manufacturer - it is a global cultural icon. The Little Guide to Ferrari is a stylish tribute to this legendary marque, featuring powerful quotes from the visionaries, designers and drivers who helped shape its enduring legacy. From Enzo Ferrari's uncompromising vision to tales of triumph and adversity both on and off the track, this little book captures the energy, passion and precision engineering behind the iconic prancing horse. Alongside inspirational quotes, readers will find captivating facts that trace Ferrari's journey - from its groundbreaking first car in 1947 to its rise as the most successful team in Formula 1 history and the world's most powerful brand. Perfect for car lovers and motorsport fans alike, this sleek volume celebrates a name that symbolizes excellence on and off the track. Sample Content:"I don't sell cars; I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engines in." - Enzo Ferrari 1961 was a special year, even by Ferrari standards, with three world titles secured: the F1 Drivers' Championship, the F1 Constructors title and the World Sportscar Championship.
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9,99 €

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