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Finding himself on the cusp of 40, on tour and contemplating his past, Felix takes the unusual step of watching Penrith Town in the first preliminary FA Cup round against Pickering Town. It kick starts a mission that sees him visit a match in every round of that season''s Cup, taking in matches at the likes of Dulwich Hamlet, Haywards Heath, Cray Wanderers, Crawley Town, Etihad, Old Trafford and, of course, Wembley. Along the way, we meet all kinds of characters connected to the Clubs, and Felix draws out what football means to these people, how it brings their lives focus and (often misguided) hope, while he explores and re-defines what the ''magic'' of the FA Cup actually is. Touching on themes of belonging, aging, childhood, work addiction and coping with the vagaries of modern life, Whatever Will Be, Will Be will resonate with every football fan who understands what it means to give your heart to a club. It is an extremely unique document, both poignant and funny, of what going to watch football, at every level, is actually like. As the book develops into an exploration into footballs uncanny communication between childhood and adulthood, it becomes a story as much about England as it is about English football.

Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama's style evolution, in her own words for the first time. In this celebration of style, from the moment she entered the public eye during her husband's U.S. Senate campaign through her time as the first Black First Lady of the United States and today as one of the country's most influential figures, Michelle Obama shares how she uses the beauty and intrigue of fashion to draw attention to her message. Featuring the voices of Meredith Koop, Obama's trusted stylist, as well as her makeup artist Carl Ray, hairstylists Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway, and many of the designers who have dressed Obama for notable events, The Look brings readers behind the scenes not only to reveal how her most memorable looks came together but also to tell a powerful story about how we present ourselves. Obama's intimate and candid stories illuminate how her approach to dressing has evolved throughout her life - from the colourful sheath dresses, cardigans, and brooches she wore during her time as First Lady to the bold suits, denim, and braids of her post-White House life and all the active looks and beautiful gowns in between. In The Look, Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how - when wielded with grace and care - they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear. Confidence, she concludes, cannot be put on. But when you're wearing something that's intentional or beloved, clothing can make you feel like the best version of yourself.

A beautifully illustrated and giftable guide to a year in wildflowers, from BBC's Gardeners' World presenter Francis Tophill. Experience a year through 60 wildflowers, beautifully pressed, illustrated and described. Throughout the year, Gardeners' World presenter Frances Tophill has collected and documented 60 beautiful wildflowers. For each species, she eloquently describes its importance and unique features, as well as their habitat, when they can be found, and what other species you might expect to find nearby. She also explains whether they are edible and their possible medicinal uses. Wildflowers have a crucial role to play in the fight to preserve our vital biodiversity, combat climate change and support pollinators. A Wildflower Year is both a month-by-month ode to wildflowers, and a useful tool for identifying and growing your own.

The perfect wine gift for any wine lover, A Taste for Wine is a complete home wine-tasting course from award-winning wine critic and educator Rose Murray Brown MW. ONE OF THE TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025 ONE OF FORBES' ESSENTIAL WINE AND SPIRIT BOOKS OF 2025 ONE OF THE SCOTSMAN'S BEST FOOD AND DRINK BOOKS FOR 2026 'How do you distil a lifetime of knowledge and learning into 224 pages?...Rather than a dry encylopaedic catalogue of wine grapes and styles, this is a series of masterclasses for the layperson. So you cover all the ground at your own pace - with a glass in hand.' Tony Turnbull, The Times, 'Books of the Year 2025' - Begin with the key elements of taste, before learning how wine is made and the effect this has on flavour. - Familiarize yourself with every significant grape variety and the wine countries of the world, including a complete directory of international wineries to visit. - Dive into natural, orange and low-alcohol wines, and enjoy expert at-home food and wine matching. - Prepare for a changing world of wine, with features on everything from urban wineries to PiWI grapes. A Taste for Wine includes ten step-by-step tasting practices in which to apply your newfound knowledge, interspersed throughout the book: 1. Classic Whites 2. Classic Reds 3. Full, Rich Whites 4. Crisp, Delicate Whites 5. Soft, Juicy Reds 6. Sparkling Wines 7. Comparing Sweetness 8. Fortified Wines 9. Full Rich Reds 10. Taste Trends 'Rose Murray Brown has written a genuinely useful guide to tasting in the no-nonsense vein of Mary Poppins.' Club Oenoloqique

It is said that the first casualty of war is truth. But in the arena of war photography, the truth is never simple. Drawing on an incredible range of imagery from the Imperial War Museum's vast collection and other major archives around the globe, expert curator Hilary Roberts presents a new perspective on the role of image manipulation in this field over the past 170 years,exploring the consequences for our understanding of historic and contemporary conflicts. From the staged scenes and hand-coloured Daguerreotypes of the Crimean War at the very beginning of conflict photography to the AI-generated protest and propaganda imagery of today, Roberts explores the myriad ways in which layers of meaning can be added, erased or changed completely. As The Camera at War so powerfully reveals, sometimes this has been done in order to present a closer approximation of the truth, and sometimes for the causes of national morale, subterfuge and control of the winning narrative.

YOUR ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE GUIDE TO THE MOST ENDURING OF ALL SUBCULTURES - FROM A VOGUE BEAUTY EDITOR''There''s a bit of goth in us all'' KATE MOSS''A celebration of the darkness'' ANJELICA HUSTONAmidst the waking nightmares of our times, the melancholy of goth soothes our morbid anxieties. Influencing pop culture at every juncture - fashion, art, music, film, the Kardashians - what was once mysterious is now mainstream.This is a grimoire for the modern goth, whether seasoned or aspiring, as you navigate the pentagram of life in style. Cradled within these pages lie the secret lives of undead icons throughout the ages, including godmother of goth Siouxsie Sioux. To illuminate the darkness further, you''ll hear from notable goths and goth-coded figures such as Christina Ricci on what films to watch, clothes to don, music to wallow in, and books to take with you to the grave.AS SEEN ON RITA ORA''S INSTAGRAM

The ultimate collection of 100 legendary guitarsFrom the beginnings of the American guitar in the 19th century to the avant-garde Canadian creations of a few months ago, from folk to electric to archtop; from the cheap guitar of the bluesmen of the 1960s to the Les Paul worth half a million dollars; all the instruments presented in this book are exceptional, whether it's because of their sound, their craftsmanship, the way they play, their aesthetics or the artists they inspired. Julien Bitoun, musician and great specialist in the history of rock, has lovingly selected each of the instruments. He tells the story of their creation and the reasons they entered history. Enough to make the most jaded collector pale or the most occasional enthusiast definitely addicted!

THE #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING HEALING SERIES FROM JAPANh3>THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP HAS SOLD OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES ACROSS TWENTY LANGUAGESWelcome back to the Full Moon Coffee Shop. What do you really want this Christmas?The Full Moon Coffee Shop normally appears on the night of the full moon - with one exception every year. On Christmas Eve, the sagacious cats open their doors once more to those in need.Satomi catches wind of her boyfriend''s plan to propose on Christmas Eve, finding herself torn between him and her career in Tokyo. Her listless intern, Koyuki, has her own reasons for dreading the day ever since her father died in a tragic car accident. And Satomi''s sister-in-law, estranged from home for the past two decades, receives some unexpected news about her elderly father.This Christmas, the customers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop stand at a wintry crossroads in their lives - but with the help of some feline divinations, each will finally find the courage to follow their stars into the new year.''Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with this cult bestseller'' GLAMOUR''Perfect for readers of feel-good fiction'' BOOKLIST

Welcome back to the Full Moon Coffee Shop. What do you really want this Christmas? The Full Moon Coffee Shop normally appears on the night of the full moon - with one exception every year. On Christmas Eve, the sagacious cats open their doors once more to those in need. Satomi catches wind of her boyfriend's plan to propose on Christmas Eve, finding herself torn between him and her career in Tokyo. Her listless intern, Koyuki, has her own reasons for dreading the day ever since her father died in a tragic car accident. And Satomi's sister-in-law, estranged from home for the past two decades, receives some unexpected news about her elderly father. This Christmas, the customers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop stand at a wintry crossroads in their lives - but with the help of some feline divinations, each will finally find the courage to follow their stars into the new year.

The perfect, fun-filled Christmas gift for birdwatching enthusiastsDid you know that a bird''s visible ''knees'' are actually its ankles?Have you ever noticed that owls don''t have eyeballs - they have eye tubes instead?Did you know that millions of house martins disappear in winter? A Little Bird Told Me will answer all your burning questions about British birds. You''ll never run out of wonderful facts to impress your friends and family!This beautiful, illustrated gift book is a dip-in-and-out collection of bird-related trivia, with a mix of science, history, pop culture and everything in between.The book covers birds synonymous with Christmas, activities in the winter, holiday traditions, history, culture and more. Perfect for birdwatchers of all ages, this fun-filled book is the best gift for anyone wanting to learn more about our feathered friends.

Filled with fun, inspirational and inventive things to do as you embark on the role of a lifetime, now that you're a Grandparent. Grandparents make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer. For most of us, news of a grandchild's impending arrival will send us into a dizzying array of emotions. No single feeling fits the bill... How could it? The birth of a grandchild signals a new stage of your life, a new beginning. Grandparents today are generally healthier, busier and may still be working when their first grandchild arrives than a generation ago. So your role can vary greatly: from being the on-hand carer while parents go to work, to the long distance grandparent who keeps in touch via emails, letters, photographs and presents. Or you may be somewhere in between, providing regular support to your children while also bringing a little fun into the lives of your grandchildren. However you choose to do it, there are great joys to be had rediscovering the passage of childhood for the third time and being taking an important role in the life of a little one. This little book is packed with fun, creative and practical advice for grandparents. Whether you are a first-time grandparent or you're trying to find new ways to create life-changing experiences with your grandchildren, Things to do now that you're a Grandparent is the book for you.

Just say what you see - exactly what you see - to solve the puzzle. Simple, right? Dive into this hilarious collection of visual puzzles to find out!Is that a scarf on an ace, or is it the film Scarface? Is that a limb on a cello, or the drink limoncello? Is that a pot with eight toes, or is it potatoes?Challenge your wits with this daft but addictive puzzle book, where the answers are hidden in plain sight. Guaranteed to make you both laugh and groan out loud, these hilarious visual puzzles will lead you to celebrities, foods, phrases, films and much more.- Anyone can play, whatever your age or puzzling ability.- The puzzles are 99% Google-proof - cheating isn''t even possible!- It''s fiendishly simple, but simply fiendish - these puzzles will have you kicking yourself and wanting to try "just one more..."So, are you up to the challenge? Fetch your thinking cap, slip into your clever clogs, sit your smart ass down and enjoy these very silly visual puzzles!

Do you savour your peace and quiet every time you drop some hefty deuces in the loo? What if you can learn something new while enjoying this mini relaxation period?Transform your bathroom breaks into a delightful escape with this quirky guide to all things poo-related! Whether you''re enjoying a moment of peace or tackling a tricky situation, this book offers a treasure trove of fun and knowledge to keep you entertained.Inside you''ll find a couple of things to tickle your brain in the best way possible while answering nature''s call:- Take a humorous journey through the evolution of toilets, from ancient Rome to modern plumbing- Enjoy a collection of the best toilet humour- Discover the dos and don''ts of toilet customs from around the world - Unearth amusing references in classical literature that will make you lose your shit (literally)- Take a load off your mind by answering a quiz to recognize animal droppings- Explore fascinating folklore related to poop from cultures around the globe- Keep track of your own bowel movements with a humorous twist, plus a bonus chart to decode the 7 types of poops!The perfect book to pick up during your personal time on the loo, while you''re trying your best to release the beast!

Discover the legendary stories behind the most iconic sneakers and collaborations in history. From trailblazing OG models to groundbreaking partnerships, this book explores the masterpieces of leading brands like Adidas, Nike, Bape, Le Coq Sportif, Puma, Diadora, Saucony, and more. Marvel at rare grails that every sneakerhead dreams of owning, including the Nike Mag, Nike SB Dunk Low Pro "Paris," Adidas Yeezy Boost 750, Nike Air Max 1 BRS, and the luxurious Louis Vuitton "Jasper." Guided by Tonton Gibs - creator of the wildly popular Tonton Gib Sneakers channel, with over 21 million views on YouTube - you'll uncover the fascinating history of these legendary pairs. Through exclusive insights from renowned professionals like Hirofumi Kojima and Edson Sabajo, and iconic shops such as Afew Store and Opium Paris, Gibs shares his unparalleled passion for sneakers. Whether you're a collector, a casual fan, or just curious about the culture, this book is your ultimate guide to the mysteries and marvels of the sneaker universe.

Following her 2021 bestselling memoir Don''t Laugh, It''ll Only Encourage Her comes the laugh out loud follow-up Hexy Witch.''My life''s changed a lot since This Country came out. Among all the amazing times there have been some stranger ones: the time a man climbed the wall into my garden and curled one out on the lawn while staring me dead in the eyes. Or that time I was visited by a pair of legs running around my bedroom as I watched Paw Patrol with my son. And I will never ever forget joining a coven, regressing to a past life, and attempting to have sex with a ghost.I know that talking about this stuff still feels very taboo. If you say you are a believer in certain circles it''s like announcing to a meeting of the Women''s Institute that you masturbate. Or dropping the C-bomb in front of a parish priest. But for as long as I can remember I''ve been fascinated by the unexplained.I''ve explored haunted houses, interrogated experts who claim they can communicate with the other side, and investigated paganism, which turned out to be a front for swinging.Things have always cracked me up but they''re about to get HEXY

An expert-led guide that helps you unpack all the unseen elements that accompany a late diagnosis - from co-occurring conditions such as autism, anxiety or depression, to other life factors such as family, culture and upbringing. A compassionate guide for everyone grappling with their neurodiversity Your ADHD doesn't exist in a vacuum: your upbringing, your culture, your relationships and any other conditions you might have, such as autism, depression or anxiety, all affect your experience as a neurodiverse individual. Navigating these intersecting areas can be challenging - but it isn't impossible.Tip of the ADHD Iceberg offers a sensitive exploration of the nuances of neurodiversity, preparing you for the whirlwind that can come after a diagnosis and equipping you with the essential tools for self-advocacy. In this book, ADHD Girls Founder and award-winning keynote speaker Dr Sam Hiew expertly blends her lived experience of ADHD and autism with her background in medical science to create a deeply empathetic guide to processing your diagnosis in the context of your whole life, from your personal relationships to the workplace environment. Affirming, vindicating and empowering, you will learn to heal from a life of flying under the radar as well as how to prepare yourself for the road ahead.