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'The absence of Beard is usually a sign of physical and moral weakness.' 'Take two drawings of the head of a lion, one with and the other without the mane. You will see how much of the majesty of the king of the woods, as well as that of the lord of the...

Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac. Each date is assigned one or more literary connections. Book lovers will find extracts from authors' diaries and letters, chance upon the narrative twists and transformative moments in their favourite...

This is a book of book lists. Not of the '1,001 Books You MUST Read Before You Die' variety but lists that tell stories. Lists that make you smile, make you wonder, and see titles together in entirely new ways. From Bin Laden's bookshelf to the books...

The Holistic Healing Handbook for a Homeopathic Household"A thoughtful, comprehensive synthesis of a multifaceted approach to healing"-Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, BCD,series#1 New Release in Diseases & Physical AilmentsHeal your body naturally using...

Want to learn more about moon spells, phases of the moon, Wiccan spells and other aspects of Wiccan religion? Moon Spell Magic is intended to be a practical and inspirational handbook to making magic from spells for each day of the week: - rituals for...

This book offers an account of how the global popularity of the Nordic Noir wave of television crime drama such as The Killing/Forbrydelsen and The Bridge/Broen/Bron had a profound impact on the production of television crime drama in Australia. Through...

Age range 10+Fortnite has been going strong as one of the gaming industry's most popular and successful titles since it burst onto the scene in 2017. We're on Chapter 3 now, and trust us, this is not a "reinvention in hopes of...

Enter the enchanted world of Taylor Swift with us, covering every facet of her iconic career. From the chart-topping hits of her unforgettable eras, embark on a journey through Taylor's musical evolution. Learn where the magic began and how her star shot...

50 Contemporary Artists is my response to publishers, critics and curators who systematically regurgitate the same list of contemporary artists every season. Being an Artist, Editor-In-Chief of Artvoices Magazine and the Curator of Artvoices Art Books, I...

A richly illustrated guide to wasps around the world.Wasps have been around since before the dinosaurs and are one of the world's largest insect groups. More than 150,000 species have been identified, and while the black-and-yellow insect with a cinched...

Quickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos!Designed for photographers who want a quick introduction (or...

When plants are at the seedling stage, they look quite different from their vegetating stage. To manage your garden beds, you need to be good at identifying seedlings. The species cataloged in this book represent a variety of plant forms found growing in...

Scotland has some of the best seafood in the world, so we why don't we eat more of it? Why don't we highlight the bounty of our seas and the people who fish, produce, sell, preserve and cook it?Acclaimed cooker writer Ghillie Basan embarks on a journey...

"A joyful and imaginative exploration of these totemic trees."-Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read a TreeThe perfect gift for nature lovers and bookworms alike, Oaklore unveils how the mighty oak tree has shaped and influenced English literature,...

Conquer portable strobes and hot shoe flash to create extraordinary portraits!Whether you use small, portable strobes or hot shoe flash, flash photography has always been daunting for most photographers. Without a system and workflow for thinking about...

Learn to edit, organise, and present your best work - and become a better photographer in the process!Once a photographer has learned the fundamental techniques of photography - the basics of exposure, composition, and focus - their work often improves...

An intricate exploration of the music of the 1980's from one man's point of view. This exploration features a ranking of the songs that were released in the 1980's and the reasons why they are ranked the way they are. In addition, graphic illustrations...

Celebrate Middle-earth, LOTR, The Hobbit, The Rings of Power, and all things Tolkien with an adventure-heavy book filled with thrilling things to do and experiences every fantasy lover will rejoice in. The fantastic realms created by J. R. R. Tolkien...

A fun, friendly, all-ages field guide to common Western spidersSpiders! Scary? Maybe. Cool? Definitely. Author Pat Stadille used to be terribly afraid of these eight-legged daddies, until he started learning more about them. Now spiders are his best...

Sick of McMansions? Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, is a champion of traditional architectural principles: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and sustainability. She presents...

There are more than fifteen thousand butterfly species in the world, fluttering through a wide variety of habitats. Bright and beautiful, butterflies also have fascinating life histories and play an important role in our planet's ecosystems. The Lives of...

Holzer-isms: Artist's Edition presents a selection of artist Jenny Holzer's Truisms (1977-79) - subtly subversive declarations such as ABUSE OF POWER COMES AS NO SURPRISE - on six fold-out posters designed by the artist.Important and influential works of...

Fungi of Temperate Europe is one of the most comprehensive mycological guides ever published. Featuring more than 7,000 photographs, this lavish two-volume set treats more than 2,800 species of fungi across the region.Including agarics, boletes,...

The most comprehensive reference book available to collectors, luthiers, musicians and the general reader.The Illustrated Directoryseries provide enthusiasts with a fully illustrated, comprehensive, hardcover reference book packed with timelines,...

In Golf Architecture for Normal People, golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford elucidates the world' s most interactive art form in ways that all golfers can enjoy. For those smitten by this centuries-old sport, Shackelford takes readers on a fun...

An authoritative illustrated guide to the fearsome predators that dominated the Mesozoic world for 180 million years.New discoveries are transforming our understanding of the theropod dinosaurs, revealing startling new insights into the lives and look of...

A celebration of knifemaking and knife collecting!Now in its 42nd Edition, KNIVES 2022, from the publishers of BLADE Magazine, is the annual showcase of the most remarkable custom and factory-manufactured knives in one remarkable collection. This year's...

Imagine the world before Google or Facebook, when books were the only source of recorded fact. Originally published in 1956, The Guinness Book of Superlatives is the very first book in a series that would one day become one of the most well-known and...

An introduction to one hundred great Jewish books, arranged as a concise and thought-provoking guide to the Jewish conversation across many centuries. Each of the entries features one work in its historical and cultural context, provides a summary of...

An ideal appointments diary with a fold-out stand to display a new photograph for every week of the year. Featuring a diverse and unusual collection of world photography, it gives a unique insight into the lives and culture of others.

Featuring 12 women of colour who rewrote the rules.In a time when women are grabbing the spotlight, it's also time for a calendar that inspires the current and next generation of women who go against the grain by challenging the status quo. In...

This diary/planner combines a practical weekly diary with images of action and activism an exciting collection of photos and illustrations to reflect the cultural richness of our world. Drawing on New Internationalist's experience of creating high...

Beautiful illustrations fill your kitchen with the colours of the world, while 12 vegetarian/vegan recipes will inspire any chef to produce the delicious smells and tastes of Africa, Asia and Latin America.This spiral bound, month to-view calendar is...

An ideal appointments diary with a fold-out stand to display a new photograph for every week of the year. Featuring a diverse and unusual collection of world photography, it gives a unique insight into the lives and culture of others.This week-to-view...

Scott Kelby, the world's #1 best-selling Lightroom book author, is here with an entirely new concept in Lightroom books - one that's designed from the ground up to get you straight to whatever it is you need to do in Lightroom Classic right now, get your...

With big rule changes coming to the MLB in 2022, fans will need this handy, inexpensive resourceAn important resource for umpires, coaches, leagues, and serious fans of Major League Baseball (MLB), this handbook lists the dos and don'ts of the national...

Benjamin Franklin's classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on...

The Weiser Field Guide to Cryptozoology includes information, interviews, and stories about forty different cryptids seen in various places all over the world by credible eyewitnesses like policemen, rangers, and doctors. Readers will learn where and how...

Packed with more than 16,000 imaginative, colourful phrases -- from abandoned as a used Kleenex to quiet as an eel swimming in oil -- this reference will help any politician, writer, or lover of language find the perfect simile, be it original or banal,...

NBC Today show nutrition and diet guru Madelyn Fernstrom and award-winning neuroscientist and pharmacologist John Fernstrom -partnering with AARP- present the ultimate guide to food and medicine interaction.Millions of Americans take prescription drugs...

Gather inspiration from the world's greatest writers and let them inspire your daily reflections in this guided five-year memory book. Inside, quotes from some of the best known works of literature have been curated to bring a daily dose of thoughtful...

A marvellously illustrated guide to colour in the natural world.Recent years have seen tremendous strides in the fields of vision, visual ecology, and our own multilayered experience of colour in life and the world. These advances have been driven by...

This Plain & Simple guide will help you connect with your spirit animal. Animals do speak, but only to those who know how to listen. The tradition of spirit guides speaking through animals and birds dates back to ancient times. Today, if we're open...

A collection of compelling quotations from JR the renowned French photographer, street artist, and activistJR is perhaps best known for taking portraits of regular people, reproducing the images at a monumental scale, and pasting them on the sides of...

A collection of fascinating and provocative quotations from the world-renowned performance artistMarina Abramovi is arguably the most important and influential performance artist of our time. For decades, she has broken boundaries in iconic works such as...

The only book on Scottish baking you will ever need.This is the ultimate celebration of the amazing variety of Scottish baking. Acclaimed cookery writer Sue Lawrence introduces essential tips before going on to share 150 easy-to-follow recipes which will...

RMIT Architecture is interested in ideas-led venturous design exploration that aspires to contribute to the future of our discipline and an increasingly complex world.This publication contains a selection of RMIT Master of Architecture independent...

With space for entries by up to five people, the One World Family Calendar 2021 is the ultimate calendar for you to plan your family year.The One World Family Calendar is full of colorful images from around the world and is designed to organize the whole...