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Albert and Christmas - Ian Brown

Albert the tortoise has never experienced Christmas. He's always asleep for the winter. When he dreams of festive fun, his garden friends decide to create a special summer 'not Christmas' for all to enjoy.

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Albert Puzzles and Colouring - Ian Brown, Eoin Clarke

Albert the tortoise loves to play games with his friends. And now that includes YOU! Join Albert and his garden chums and see if you can work your way through the puzzles and tasks ahead.

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Albert Upside Down - Ian Brown

Albert the pet tortoise has a problem. Trying to reach a tasty treat, he has ended up on his shell, upside down and stuck! Can the other garden creatures overcome their rivalry, team up and help him get back on his feet? -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Albert and the Wind - Ian Brown

Pet tortoise Albert is having a bad day. His sleep is disturbed by the wind in the trees and then, as he goes to tuck into his food, the wind blows it away. Can the other garden creatures rally round and help Albert retrieve his meal? And will Albert be able to thank them all properly? -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Albert and the Pond - Ian Brown

A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert, especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right up to Albert's long winter sleep. Will the spring... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Albert and his Friends - Ian Brown

Learn more about Albert's garden friends including Butterfly, Worm, Bee and Spider as Albert discovers what makes them special in this new board book. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Albert 123 - Ian Brown

Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke's brilliant character Albert the Tortoise takes young children aged 0-3 on a journey around his garden home to introduce the concept of numbers and basic numeracy in this new board book. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Albert and the Thief - Ian Brown

One day things start going missing all across the garden causing chaos for Albert and his friends. Can they find the culprit and will they be able to show them the error of their ways?

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Early Reader: Albert and the Garden of Doom - Phil Earle

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Albert LOVES football. But he HATES the Garden of Doom next door. He''s always kicking his footballs into it, and he can''t go and get them back - Mr Creaky lives next door, and Albert is terrified of him. But when he kicks his friend Errol''s ball into the Garden of Doom, Albert knows that he has to be brave. Could there be more to Mr Creaky than meets the eye? Could he be a jewel thief? A wizard? A secret agent?Albert doesn''t know... but he''s about to find out!The first Early Reader story from a talented and unique voice in children''s fiction. Phil Earle is a CARNEGIE MEDAL shortlisted author whose hard-hitting YA novels have been widely acclaimed.

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Midnight and Blue - Ian Rankin

The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year. ''Rebus in jail and better than ever ... Surprising, gripping and witty. Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed into an epic character study of a man and his city ... Nobody does it better.'' THE TIMES* * * * * JOHN REBUS SPENT HIS LIFE AS A DETECTIVE PUTTING EDINBURGH''S MOST DEADLY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS.NOW, HE''S JOINED THEM.As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide. With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?* * * * *PRAISE FOR MIDNIGHT AND BLUE:''Unforgettable ... Proves that Rebus is one of the most remarkable characters in crime fiction.''DAILY MAIL''With every novel, Rankin leaves us wanting more. Midnight and Blue is no exception. As Rebus ages, he becomes ever more human, ever more relatable, and the books become even better... This is unmissable.''MICK HERRON, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller''Midnight & Blue is a triumph. Rebus as you''ve never seen him before and Rankin at his best.''ELLY GRIFFITHS, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller''I was absolutely knocked sideways by it - it is utterly marvellous and so touching.'' JILLY COOPER, the Sunday Times Bestseller''A taut, claustrophobic thriller, that puts a Golden Age twist on a modern-day tale. The perfect book to keep Rebus fans clanging their tin cups against the prison bars, until the riot kicks off...''STUART MACBRIDE, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller''Kept me up reading until long after midnight. Blew me away. Absolutely brilliant, as always.''JILL MANSELL, the Sunday Times Bestseller''Loved this tense, pacy thriller, jam-packed with action but also a surprising vulnerability.''B. A. PARIS, the Sunday Times Bestseller**** PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: ''Ian Rankin is a genius'' LEE CHILD ''Rebus is one of British crime writing''s greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse'' DAILY MAIL ''Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre'' GUARDIAN ''The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life''s pleasures'' EXPRESS ''Rankin is a phenomenon'' SPECTATOR ''Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best'' SCOTSMAN ''The king of crime fiction'' SUNDAY EXPRESS ''Great fiction, full stop'' THE TIMES**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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Stanley's Christmas Adventure - Jeff Brown

The hilarious and magical adventures of everyone’s favourite flat hero – Flat Stanley. With brilliant new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph.Amazing things always happen to Stanley Lambchop …It’s not every Christmas you get flown to the North Pole to meet Santa.But Santa is fed up. No one appreciates Christmas any more. Why should he deliver any presents?It’s up to Stanley to persuade Santa … and save Christmas!Jeff Brown was a story editor and assistant film producer in Hollywood. He worked on the at The New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post, and his stories appeared in these magazines and many others. Jeff created the classic character Flat Stanley, whose adventures have been beloved by children around the world for more than 50 years. He died in Manhattan in 2003.Rob Biddulph is a bestselling and award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. He won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize for Blown Away and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway medal for GRRRRR! His other books include Odd Dog Out (Aug 2016) and Sunk! (March 2017).

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Winter & Christmas Poems - George Mackay Brown

This beautiful volume of winter and Christmas-themed verses will be a hugely welcome addition to the George Mackay Brown canon. The poet and novelist lived and worked all his life in Stromness on Orkney: the islands being the sole inspiration for the huge and immensely rich body of work that he left behind at his death in 1997. Many of Mackay Brown''s poems are set in the winter months and we have made here a selection of some of the most evocative. Seamus Heaney wrote of him: ''George Mackay Brown has added uniquely and steadfastly to the riches of poetry in English: his sense of the world and his way with words are powerfully at one with each other. The book has Orcadian woodcuts by the artist Kath Littler, including a cover illustration ''Hoy Hare''.

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A Very Merry Christmas Prayer Seek and Find - Bonnie Rickner Jensen

This seek and find activity book edition of the favorite Christmas prayer poem will have your preschoolers searching, matching, learning vocabulary, and thanking God for the most special gift of Jesus. With adorable woodland animals, a message of joy and gratitude, and loads of things to spy, this seek-and-find book is an educational and fun way to keep a young child busy as they look for and find objects alone. Spend time reading and exploring with your little one this holiday season.This interactive edition of A Very Merry Christmas Prayer includesheartfelt rhyming text about all the blessings of winter and Christmas;whimsical illustrations, updated to have just the right level of complexity for the youngest searchers;a key of hidden objects on each spread that includes the name of each item; andsturdy extra-large board book pages.Children ages 3 to 5 will build early learning skills as theydevelop observation and concentration skills;learn letter recognition and connect letters with their sounds;identify simple sight words;match words to pictures;find twinkling stars, stockings, Christmas carol books, snowmen, and much more;celebrate Christ’s birth and all the best parts of the winter holidays; andbuild confidence in their own value and skills.This refreshed favorite is a great gift from Santa, Christmas tree surprise, or Advent gift for you and your children or grandchildren to enjoy throughout the Christmas season. Help your toddlers and preschoolers develop pre-reading skills while your family gives thanks for all that the Christmas season has to offer—especially the amazing gift of baby Jesus, the King of kings!

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Eddie Albert and the Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure - Paul O’Grady

The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’Grady.Unbeknownst to anyone, Eddie Albert can speak to animals – including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two pet goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). What Eddie can’t do is fit in . . . until he is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam.But then Eddie spots a captive orangutan being taken along the river. So begins a hilarious adventure as Eddie, his new friend Flo, Aunt Budge and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race to save one of their own . . .Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of friendship, animals, action… and always, of course, a wicked sense of humour.

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How Many Sleeps 'Til Christmas? - Joff Brown

The weather is colder – December is here. There''s a fabulous feeling of seasonal cheer. And old folk and young are beginning to say... HOW MANY SLEEPS ''TIL CHRISTMAS DAY!Count down to the most exciting day of the year with this celebration of fun and familiar Christmas activities and characters.Featuring carol singing, Christmas tree decorating, gingerbread houses, dancing snowmen, prancing reindeer, and of course the one-and-only Santa Claus, this is a heart-warming tribute to children''s boundless anticipation of Christmas.

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Jesus Calling Advent and Christmas Prayers - Sarah Young

Celebrate Advent and Christmas with this read-aloud children''s prayer book by Sarah Young, bestselling author of Jesus Calling, Jesus Always, and Jesus Listens. This board book includes an Advent calendar of 25 prayers alongside a simple retelling of the Christmas story that invites the hope of Jesus and the joy of the nativity into little hearts.This beautifully illustrated board book for children ages 0 to 4includes 25 simple prayers counting down to Jesus'' birthhelps toddlers and preschoolers understand the true meaning of Christmas and the hopeful expectation of Adventis the perfect short daily devotion time for your family this holiday seasonprovides a simple tool for parents, grandparents, and church teachers to explain Jesus'' arrival as a baby and return as KingJesus Calling Advent and Christmas Prayers will remind children that Jesus loves them so much that He left heaven to be born as a tiny baby in a stable so He can be with them forever.Sarah Young has sold more than 40 million books worldwide. Some of her other children''s books includeJesus Calling Little Book of Prayers Jesus Calling for Little Ones Jesus Calling My First Bible StorybookJesus Calling: The Story of EasterJesus Calling: The Story of Christmas

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How to Make Christmas Wreaths and Garlands - Mandy Shaw

A collection of sewing projects for Christmas wreaths and garlands to make the festive period even more special. Celebrated author and pattern designer, Mandy Shaw, shares her favourite Christmas sewing projects with us and shows us how to make beautiful Christmas decorations to decorate your home at this special time of year. The projects feature Mandy''s favourite seasonal motifs including snowmen, reindeer, holly, doves and candy canes. Mandy shows us how to use her super simple techniques to make 11 different garlands, wreaths and Christmas cones. These projects make the perfect presents for friends and family or treat yourself and make your own home extra special this Christmas!

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Black Holes and Uncle Albert - Prof Exors of Russell Stannard

Book Two in the bestselling Uncle Albert science/adventure series.Uncle Albert and his intrepid niece Gedanken make some astonishing discoveries when they set out on their next mission: to investigate the universe . . .Discover black holes that swallow up everything, tape measures that shrink when you take them downstairs, speeded-up time, and how it is that you are made of stardust in this adventure story set in deepest space.

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Black And Blue - Ian Rankin

Special edition of the award-winning Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES - includes exclusive extra material.''Britain''s best crime novelist'' DAILY EXPRESS''Ian Rankin is a genius'' Lee ChildIn the 1960s, the infamous Bible John terrorised Scotland when he murdered three women, taking three souvenirs. Thirty years later, a copycat is at work, dubbed Johnny Bible. DI John Rebus''s unconventional methods have got him in trouble before - now he''s taken away from the inquiry and sent to investigate the killing of an off-duty oilman. But when his case clashes head-on with the Johnny Bible killings, he finds himself in the glare of a fearful media, whilst under the scrutiny of an internal enquiry. Just one mistake is likely to mean losing his job - and quite possibly his life.**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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John and Paul - Leslie Ian

A majestic biography of two young geniuses who merged their talents to create one of the greatest bodies of music in history.John & Paul begins in 1957, when two teenagers in suburban Liverpool meet and decide to play rock n'roll together. It ends twenty-three years later, when one of them is murdered. In between, we see them become global stars, create countless indelible songs, and play a central role in shaping the modern world.Lennon and McCartney were more than friends, rivals or collaborators. They were intimates who both had the fabric of their world ruptured at a young age, and who longed to make emotional connections; with each other, and with audiences. The pop song was a vessel into which they poured feelings of grief and euphoria and everything in between.When they couldn't speak what they felt, they sang it. After the break-up of their group, they maintained a musical dialogue at a distance, in songs full of recrimination, regret, and affection. Ian Leslie traces the twists and turns of their relationship through the music it produced and offers rich insights into the nature of creativity, collaboration and human connection.Drawing on recently released footage and recordings, this is a startlingly fresh take on two of the greatest icons in music history. Leslie's majestic and wildly enjoyable biography will make us see and hear Lennon and McCartney anew.

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Slide and See Christmas - Fiona Watt

An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, sliding panels and Christmas themes. Babies will love moving the sliders to light up a Christmas tree; find out who's hiding in a gingerbread house and see animals skating on ice. A perfect book to share at Christmas time as there's so much to see and talk about.

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The Magic Pet Shop: Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish - Matilda Rose

Everything is set for a perfect Christmas in Twinkleton-under-Beanstalk. There''s just one thing missing . . . snow!Princess Ava dreams of playing in the snow with her pet, Pugicorn. But as Christmas draws near, not a single flake falls from the sky! Can Pugicorn find the courage to make Ava''s wish come true?A sparkling tale of friendship, bravery and Christmas magic... with a super-sparkly glitter cover!Look out for other adventures featuring Pugicorn and his friends:PugicornPugicorn and HugicornStarpuffKitticornPandarinaLa-La-LlamaStarwhal

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Hide And Seek - Ian Rankin

The second Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.''Ian Rankin is a genius'' Lee ChildA junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above. Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurks behind the facade of the Edinburgh familiar to tourists.Only Rebus seems to care about a death which looks more like a murder every day, about a seductive danger he can almost taste, appealing to the darkest corners of his mind...**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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Mathematics for Economics and Business - Ian Jacques

A reader-friendly introduction to the essential principles in Mathematics for economics and business, whether you are new to economics or looking for comprehensive self-study material. Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition by Ian Jacques, is the essential resource for studying Mathematics as part of your economics, management or business studies courses. Ideal for first-year students in economics and those interested in comprehensive self-study, this book will guide you step-by-step through the key mathematical concepts and techniques you need to succeed, regardless of your level or prior quantitative knowledge. With its accessible and informal writing style, the book is designed to allow you to progress at your own pace. The worked examples and several new case studies throughout each chapter further illustrate how mathematical concepts and techniques relate to the business world, encouraging you to solve real-world problems yourself. Key features include: A wealth of examples, practice exercises and self-test questions to help you check your understanding of the topics. Longer exam-style problems to help you revise and improve your exam ability. New material that focuses on the second-order conditions for Lagrange multipliers and a new section on Lorenz curves and Gini coefficients. Also available with MyLab®Math MyLab® is the teaching and learning platform that combines trusted author content with digital assessments, help tools to use at point-of-need, and a flexible platform. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab®Math please search for: 9781292720159 Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition ‘MyLab via Bundle’ which consists of:  Print textbook eBook MyLab®Math Students, if MyLab®Math is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyLab Math should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Pearson, the world''s learning company.

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Enemies and Neighbours - Ian Black

A century after Britain's Balfour Declaration promised a Jewish 'national home' in Palestine, veteran Guardian journalist Ian Black has produced a major new history of one of the most polarising conflicts of the modern age. Drawing on a wide range of sources - from declassified documents to oral testimonies and his own decades of reporting - Enemies and Neighbours brings much-needed perspective and balance to the long and unresolved struggle between Arabs and Jews in the Holy Land. Beginning in the final years of Ottoman ruleand the British Mandate period, when Zionist immigration transformed Palestine in the face of mounting Arab opposition, the book re-examines the origins of what was a doomed relationship from the start. It sheds fresh light on critical events such as the Arab rebellion of the 1930s; Israel's independence and the Palestinian catastrophe (Nakba in Arabic) of 1948; the watershed of the 1967 war; two Intifadas; the Oslo Accords and Israel's shift to the right. It traces how - after five decades of occupation, ever-expanding Jewish settlements and the construction of the West Bank 'separation wall' - hopes for a two-state solution have all but disappeared, and explores what the future might hold. Yet Black also goes beyond the most newsworthy events - wars, violence and peace initiatives - to capture thereality of everyday life on the ground in Jerusalem and Hebron, Tel Aviv,Ramallah, Haifa and Gaza, for both sides of an unequal struggle. Lucid, timelyand gripping, Enemies and Neighbours illuminates a bitter conflict that shows no sign of ending - which is why it is so essential that we understand it.

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Knots And Crosses - Ian Rankin

Discover how it all began in the very first Rebus novel from ''Britain''s No.1 crime writer'' Daily Mirror''And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you...?'' ''That sort of thing'' is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. And now a third is missing, presumably gone to the same sad end. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, smoking and drinking too much, his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife, is one of many policemen hunting the killer.And then the messages begin to arrive: knotted string and matchstick crosses - taunting Rebus with pieces of a puzzle only he can solve.**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

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Darth Vader and Son - Jeffrey Brown

The Star Wars comedy gem that launched the bestselling series! In this comic reimagining, the Dark Lord of the Sith is just like any other dad. From Jeffrey Brown, New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Darth Vader and Family books, including Goodnight Darth Vader, Vader's Little Princess, Darth Vader and Friends, and A Vader Family Sithmas, this must-have for Star Wars fans considers what if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if "Luke, I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet Star Wars reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Brown's delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars moments a fresh parenting books twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star ("Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!"), and the special bond shared between any father and son. A great gift book or self-purchase, especially for the expectant father. DARTH VADER COMICS: Bringing out the lighter side of the Dark Lord's personality, the Vader and Family books have charmed millions of readers who can't get enough of the Star Wars universe. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown has created a series that appeals to fans of all ages. STAR WARS DAD GIFTS: An out-of-this-universe gift for any dad, for Father's Day, birthday, baby shower, or just because. FAN FAVORITE: As noted by Gizmodo, "[I]f you're one of those sad, empty few who haven't picked up Vader and Son, for yourself, a child, a Star Wars fan, a carbon-based lifeform, or anyone who likes things that are Good - do yourself a favor and pick it up, because not only it is adorable and funny, but it's also one of the best Star Wars books ever." Perfect for: Star Wars fans of all ages Everyone who loves the Vader and Family series Stocking stuffers for men Pair with Darth Vader and Son Wall Calendar, Postcards, or Coloring Book to create a fun gift set

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Advent and Christmas Stories - Estelle Bryer, Janni Nicol

This treasury of over fifty stories, verses and songs range from Advent through the twelve days of Christmas, ending with the flight to Egypt. The authors draw on their lifelong experience as Waldorf kindergarten educators, storytellers, puppeteers and as mothers to share these magical stories. They tell their favourite Christmas stories simply and profoundly. These stories will both delight young children, and invite parents to become more confident storytellers.

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Tools and Weapons - Brad Smith, Carol Ann Browne

*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM BOOK CLUB PICK*''A clear, compelling guide to some of the most pressing debates in technology today.'' Bill Gates''A colourful and insightful insiders'' view of how technology is both empowering us and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future.'' Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve JobsFrom Microsoft''s President and one of the tech industry''s wisest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates. With new chapters on the pandemic and beyond. __________Microsoft President Brad Smith operates by a simple core belief: when your technology changes the world, you bear a responsibility to help address the world you have helped create. This might seem uncontroversial, but it flies in the face of a tech sector long obsessed with rapid growth and sometimes on disruption as an end in itself. While sweeping digital transformation holds great promise, we have reached an inflection point. The world has turned information technology into both a powerful tool and a formidable weapon, and new approaches are needed to manage an era defined by even more powerful inventions like artificial intelligence. Companies that create technology must accept greater responsibility for the future, and governments will need to regulate technology by moving faster and catching up with the pace of innovation.In Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne bring us a captivating narrative from the cockpit of one of the world''s largest and most powerful tech companies as it finds itself in the middle of some of the thorniest emerging issues of our time. These are challenges that come with no pre-existing playbook, including privacy, cybercrime and cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of artificial intelligence, big tech''s relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy, far and near. While in no way a self-glorifying "Microsoft memoir," the book pulls back the curtain remarkably wide onto some of the company''s most crucial recent decision points as it strives to protect the hopes technology offers against the very real threats it also presents. There are huge ramifications for communities and countries, and Brad Smith provides a thoughtful and urgent contribution to that effort.__________In Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith takes us behind the scenes on some of the biggest stories to hit the tech industry in the past decade and some of the biggest threats we face. From Edward Snowden''s NSA leak to the NHS WannaCry ransomware attack, this book is essential reading to understand what''s happening in the world around us.Praise for Tools and Weapons: ''The de facto ambassador for the technology industry at large.'' The New York Times''In Tools and Weapons, Brad and Carol Ann Browne wrestle with some of the world''s toughest technology challenges with common sense and valuable insight reflecting their inside experience. The ideas in Tools and Weapons won''t solve all our problems, but they''re a very good place to start.'' - Reed Hastings, CEO, Netflix''Tools and Weapons is a glimpse behind the curtain as Microsoft reckoned with the Snowden revelations, defended against the vicious cyberattacks, and took both the Obama and Trump administrations to court.'' - Rolling Stone

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Brownies, Blondies and Other Traybakes - Ryland Peters & Small

A collection of 65 gorgeously gooey and sumptuously sweet brownies, blondies and traybakes, from much-loved vintage classics to modern creations. Chocolate brownies are happiness squared. The quest for the elusive BEST EVER brownie is one that never ends, it can be sprung upon you at any moment - whether eaten in the corner of a cosy café or to accompany your afternoon cup of tea at home, a truly fabulous brownie is something you will find yourself lusting after for years to come. Likewise, blondies, the trendy younger sister of the brownie and the extended family of traybakes, are just as well-loved, and this genre of straightforward baking ensures goodies to suit every occasion and every day of the week. All you really need is a mixing bowl, a rectangular pan and a hot oven to create amazing cakes that will endear you to friends and family.

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Change by Design, Revised and Updated - Tim Brown

The subject of “design thinking” is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press—due in large part to the work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business.The myth of innovation is that brilliant ideas leap fully formed from the minds of geniuses. The reality is that most innovations come from a process of rigorous examination through which great ideas are identified and developed before being realized as new offerings and capabilities. Change by Design explains design thinking, the collaborative process by which the designer’s sensibilities and methods are employed to match people’s needs, not only with what is technically feasible, but what is viable to the bottom line. Design thinking converts need into demand. It’s a human-centered approach to problem solving that helps people and organizations become more innovative and more creative. Introduced a decade ago, the concept of design thinking remains popular at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press—due in large part to work of IDEO, the undisputed world leading strategy, innovation, and design firm headed by Tim Brown. As he makes clear in this visionary guide—now updated with addition material, including new case studies, and a new introduction—design thinking is not just applicable to so-called creative industries or people who work in the design field. It’s a methodology that has been used by organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, to increase the quality of patient care by re-examining the ways that their nurses manage shift change, or Kraft, to rethink supply chain management. Change by Design is not a book by designers for designers; it is a book for creative leaders seeking to infuse design thinking into every level of an organization, product, or service to drive new alternatives for business and society.

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Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town - Tanis Gray

Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and spooky characters of Tim Burton's beloved classic.

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Tomorrow's Here Today - Ian Broudie

A Louder than War Book of the Year A Waterstones Book of the YearA Rough Trade Book of the YearA Resident Book of the Year 'All Ian Broudie's great gifts as a songwriter - melody, vulnerability, empathy, hope - turn out to be in his prose too. A lovely read' - DAVID BADDIEL'Full of heart and sparkling melancholy' - THE IFew musicians have lived a musical life as rich as the songwriter and producer Ian Broudie.From recording the glorious uplifting psychedelic pop of his band the Lightning Seeds to producing bands like Echo & the Bunnymen and the Fall, Ian has journeyed from the energy and potential of the 1970s punk scene to the madness of '90s indie - and out the other side.Throughout nearly fifty years of making music, he has had a front-row seat working with generations of fantastic musicians in the creation of countless groundbreaking records. In Tomorrow's Here Today, he reveals what he has learnt about creativity, how to work with musicians touched by genius and what it is like to stumble through an exploding industry without losing sight of your dreams.Along the way, Ian shares how he wrote the million-selling album Jollification and how - along with the comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner - he wrote and recorded the only single in chart history to reach number one in the UK on four separate occasions. 'Three Lions' has since become the undisputed unofficial anthem of English football, soundtracking heartbreaking defeats as well as the wondrous victories of the Lionesses.Following 2022's long-awaited Lightning Seeds comeback, Ian reflects on a life of cosmic adventures spent in thrall to the power of music.

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Tomorrow's Here Today - Ian Broudie

A Louder than War Book of the Year A Waterstones Book of the YearA Rough Trade Book of the YearA Resident Book of the Year 'All Ian Broudie's great gifts as a songwriter - melody, vulnerability, empathy, hope - turn out to be in his prose too. A lovely read' - DAVID BADDIEL'Full of heart and sparkling melancholy' - THE IFew musicians have lived a musical life as rich as the songwriter and producer Ian Broudie.From recording the glorious uplifting psychedelic pop of his band the Lightning Seeds to producing bands like Echo & the Bunnymen and the Fall, Ian has journeyed from the energy and potential of the 1970s punk scene to the madness of '90s indie - and out the other side.Throughout nearly fifty years of making music, he has had a front-row seat working with generations of fantastic musicians in the creation of countless groundbreaking records. In Tomorrow's Here Today, he reveals what he has learnt about creativity, how to work with musicians touched by genius and what it is like to stumble through an exploding industry without losing sight of your dreams.Along the way, Ian shares how he wrote the million-selling album Jollification and how - along with the comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner - he wrote and recorded the only single in chart history to reach number one in the UK on four separate occasions. 'Three Lions' has since become the undisputed unofficial anthem of English football, soundtracking heartbreaking defeats as well as the wondrous victories of the Lionesses.Following 2022's long-awaited Lightning Seeds comeback, Ian reflects on a life of cosmic adventures spent in thrall to the power of music.

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Various Artist: A Very Cool Christmas 2 (0600753924341)

LP vinyl - Vánoční výběr Vánoční výběr Rok vydání : 2020 Seznam stop LP 1 Strana A / The Decemberists - Please Daddy (Don #039;t Get Drunk This Christmas) / The Band - Christmas Must Be Tonight / Canned Heat - Christmas Blues / Rufus Wainwright - Spotlight On Christmas / Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run / Harry Nilsson - Remember (Christmas) / Johnny Cash - Blue Christmas / The Smithereens - Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer / LP 1 Strana B / Butch Walker - Walking In A Winter Wonderland / Bob Dylan - Must Be Santa / Little Steven amp; The Disciples Of Soul - Merry Christmas (I Don #039;t Want To Fight Tonight) / The Mavericks - Hey! Merry Christmas! / Bob Seger amp; The Last Heard - Sock It To Me Santa / Steve Earle - Nothing But A Child / Babybird - Xmas God Of New York / Weezer - We Wish You A Merry Christmas / LP 2 Strana A / Darlene Love - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) / Stevie Wonder - Someday At Christmas / James Brown - Please Come Home For Christmas /...

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A Recipe for Christmas - Jo Thomas

Unwind this festive season and let the queen of feel-good Christmas fiction whisk you off to the snowy mountainside, for a mouth-watering romance... 'A warm hug of a book - I highly recommend' ? ? ? ? ?'A Recipe for Christmas is a delight from start to finish' ? ? ? ? ?'A lovely heartwarming read . . . ideal to get you in the mood for Christmas' ? ? ? ? ?'Loved this book... I could smell the chocolate as I read the words' ? ? ? ? ?'A great seasonal book, romance, chocolate and Christmas, best book I’ve read for ages' ? ? ? ? ?Take one woman longing for the perfect Christmas . . . All Clara has ever wanted is Christmas surrounded by loved ones, full of warmth and delicious food. So when her new boyfriend asks her to move to Switzerland, she can't help but say yes! After all, what could be more perfect than Christmas in the Alps?Add a dash of surpriseShe quickly signs up for a tempting chocolate-making class, but it turns out to be chocolate-making bootcamp! And her boyfriend isn't all he seemed either . . . And enjoy a magical festive treat!Despite it all, Clara begins to make friends - including the aloof yet intriguing Gabriel. With all of the ingredients at her fingertips, will she finally be able to whisk up her Christmas dream?___________________Readers LOVE Jo Thomas:'It just wouldn't be Christmas without Jo's book in your stocking!' Jill Mansell'Chocolate and romance - who could ask for more?' Woman and Home'Delicious and delightful' Veronica Henry'As heartwarming as a crackling log fire' Phillipa Ashley'A charming chocolate filled story . . . A great treat for the festive season' Sixty Plus Surfers'A tasty Christmas romance' Peterborough Telegraph'Larger-than-life characters, myriad mishaps, sublime scenery, and one intense culinary challenge' HeatJo Thomas, Top 20 eBook bestseller, Amazon, November 2024

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How Winston Came Home for Christmas - Alex T. Smith

Join Winston the mouse as he sets out on another irresistible Christmas adventure! A Christmas mystery written in 24-and-a-half-chapters – one to read every day of December, each chapter includes it's very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy together. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series, comes How Winston Came Home for Christmas – the festive sequel to the much-loved How Winston Delivered Christmas.Full of gorgeous colour artwork and Christmassy activities, this second Winston adventure is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed year after year. It is five days until Christmas and Winston has a Very Curious Mystery to solve. He has hazy rememberings of another mouse, and he just knows that someone very important to him is lost.After promising Oliver that he will be back in time for Christmas, no matter what, Winston sets out on an exciting round-the-world adventure to find the missing mouse, helped along the way by wonderful old friends and delightful new ones, too. Including crafting decorations, making Christmas food, discovering Christmas traditions from around the world and so much more! This gorgeous hardback has a festively foiled cover, a ribbon and artwork on beautiful paper, making it the perfect Christmas gift.

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Hansel and Gretel - Anthony Browne

A retelling of this famous, dark fairytale from award-winning author-illustrator Anthony Browne.Hansel and Gretel is perhaps the darkest and greatest of the fairytales from the Brothers Grimm. This extraordinary book brings the classic childhood tale to a new generation courtesy of one of the world''s greatest picture book artists, Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Anthony Browne.

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Christmas at the Ranch - Julia McKay

She hasn’t been in love in ten years, but she’s about to get back in the saddle.''Swoony Christmas cowboy magic! This second chance love story crackles with chemistry and holiday cheer.''—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer RomanceWith the holidays around the corner and her father recently imprisoned for financial fraud, disgraced journalist Emory Oakes doesn’t know where to turn. She’s only certain of one thing: she needs to get away.Fate takes the wheel, leaving her stranded in snowy Evergreen, the picturesque town where she spent her happiest Christmas as a teen – and chronicled every moment in her journal as she fell in love with handsome local, Tate Wilder, at his family’s idyllic horse ranch – until it all went wrong.Emory isn’t ready to face Tate, but kismet and Christmas magic have other ideas. As the love they’ve denied for a decade rekindles, the betrayals that kept them apart resurface and Emory''s family scandal reaches the small town. Even still, Tate Wilder and his ranch feel more like home than anywhere ever has.Will Emory and Tate’s alchemy fizzle, or will their Christmas wishes come true?Praise for Christmas at the Ranch''Scandals, betrayals, snowy horse rides, hot chocolate, and even hotter kisses—Christmas at the Ranch is a complicated love story, and the perfect holiday escape.''—Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters''Escapist, chemistry-fueled and with the perfect amount of Christmas magic, Christmas at the Ranch is the perfect book to whisk you away this holiday season.''—Emily Stone, author of Always in December''If you’re looking for a second chance holiday romance filled with heart, soul, and a sexy cowboy hero, look no further! You’ll want to bust this baby out every year.''—Codi Hall, author of There’s Something About Merry''Christmas at the Ranch is an emotional and romantic, snow-kissed love story about rediscovering your first love when it matters the most.''—Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl''Tender, transporting, and impossible to put down. Christmas at the Ranch is a heartwarming holiday escape filled with snow-dusted second chances, soulful romance, and the kind of magic that only comes when you return to the place that once held your heart. Julia McKay writes with so much charm—and this book is a winter dream.''—Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One Christmas

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Christmas Shopaholic - Sophie Kinsellová

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE ULTIMATE SHOPAHOLIC! ''Pure pleasure, complete and utter joy, and why oh why did it have to end!'' 5-STAR Reader Review''Incredibly festive and fun. An easy read that''s hard to put down.'' 5-STAR Reader Review''The ending made me cry with happiness'' 5-STAR Reader Review''This was absolutely brilliant. What''s not to love about Becky and Christmas?'' 5-STAR Reader ReviewBecky is hosting Christmas for the first time... what could possibly go wrong? The brilliant laugh-out-loud festive novel from the Number One bestselling author.Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) adores Christmas. It''s always the same – Mum and Dad hosting, carols playing, Mum pretending she made the Christmas pudding, and the next-door neighbours coming round for sherry in their terrible festive jumpers.And now it''s even easier with online bargain-shopping sites – if you spend enough you even get free delivery. Sorted!But this year looks set to be different. Unable to resist the draw of craft beer and smashed avocado, Becky''s parents are moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch and have asked Becky if she''ll host Christmas this year. What could possibly go wrong?With sister Jess demanding a vegan turkey, husband Luke determined that he just wants aftershave again, and little Minnie insisting on a very specific picnic hamper – surely Becky can manage all this, as well as the surprise appearance of an old boyfriend and his pushy new girlfriend, whose motives are far from clear . . .Will chaos ensue, or will Becky manage to bring comfort and joy to Christmas?***** EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC: *****''Becky and Christmas is just the perfect combination, and this book is funnier and more loveable than ever'' JENNY COLGAN''A perfect Christmas read, laced with humor, with plenty to empathise with. A joyful, funny novel'' CATHERINE ALLIOTT''As sparkly as a Christmas tree and full of festive joy, this one''s a total cracker'' LUCY DIAMOND''A brilliant, laugh-out-loud read'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Everyone''s favourite shopaholic is back with a festive bang. Hilarious.'' DAILY MAIL''Festive fun from the off. . . laugh out loud escapism.'' CANDISSophie Kinsella, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024

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The Christmas Jigsaw Murders - Benedict Alexandra

***GIVE THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS EARLY WITH THIS DELICIOUSLY DARK CHRISTMAS MYSTERY FOR FANS OF CLEVER, PUZZLING CRIME. THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER*** THIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene – blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: ‘Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.’ It’s signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O’Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer’s murderous puzzle. Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer – and finally lay her past to rest.Praise for Alexandra Benedict’s Christmas mysteries: 'The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . .' Val McDermid ‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness’ Janice Hallett ‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended’ Elly Griffiths ‘It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart’ S J Bennett

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How to Win the Premier League - Ian Graham

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A FINANCIAL TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024''The best book on football I have ever read'' Daniel Finkelstein''Fascinating and educational. An enjoyable and informative read'' Sir Kenny Dalglish''Deserves a place among the great modern books on football'' Sam Wallace, chief football writer, Telegraph______________________________The insider account of the data revolution that has swept through the modern football world written by one of its key architects, Ian Graham.Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC''s Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the club’s greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 – Liverpool’s first league title after an agonising three decades.Here for the first time, Graham reveals the fascinating data that informed some of the club’s most pivotal moments of the past decade, from the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager in 2015 to the signing of Mohamed Salah in 2017. Along the way, he shares groundbreaking insight into the modern game, including how a season largely played behind closed doors transformed our understanding of home team advantage, or why the GOAT (greatest of all time) might not be who you think. And, in a game that is increasingly dominated by an elite few, Graham charts a path for the future where a data-savvy competitor will always find the edge.______________________________''A fascinating, witty and remarkably insightful account of Liverpool''s reinvention and a clear-eyed, detailed explanation of the inner workings of modern football. Nobody is better qualified to tell either of those stories than Ian Graham, who stands as one of the most (quietly) significant figures in the recent history of the club and the sport'' Rory Smith, author of Expected Goals and Chief Soccer Correspondent, New York Times''Never before has the data revolution in football been described so well from the inside.'' Christoph Biermann, author of Football Hackers‘How to Win the Premier League gives you three books for the price of one: a book about all of the silly inefficiencies plaguing European football, a book about what it''s like to be empowered to use outside-the-box thinking to help turn your boyhood club into the best team in the world, and a book about how football actually works. If he really wanted to, Ian could easily put me out of a job.’Ryan O’Hanlon, author of Net Gains and staff writer ESPN*A Sunday Times bestseller August 2024

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AQA GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology: All Material Categories and Systems - Ian Fawcett, Dan Hughes, Pauline Treuherz, Bryan Williams, Louise Attwood,

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: D&TFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2019Build in-depth understanding and inspire your students to tackle design challenges both practically and creatively, with a textbook that delivers the Core Technical plus Specialist Technical and Design & Making Principles needed for the 2017 AQA D&T GCSE.The insight of our author team will build topic knowledge, including the technical principles of materials with which you are less familiar, to ensure you can navigate the specification with confidence whilst your students'' ideas flourish.· Trusted author team of specialist teachers and those with examining experience· Build topic knowledge with learning objectives directly linked to the specification and short activities to reinforce understanding· Develop mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding with activities that link topics to maths and science· Inspire your students as they undertake the iterative design process, with examples of imaginative design-and-make tasks, and a look at how to approach the Non-Exam Assessment· Check knowledge and understanding with end of topic summaries and practice questions for the written exam

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Hugg 'N' Bugg: The Comb - Ian Brown

A trip down the mountain for food and the discovery of a comb test Hugg and Bugg's friendship. But, a run-in with rude leopards and a threat to their home, help Hugg 'n Bugg see sense. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology: All Material Categories and Systems - Ian Fawcett, Pauline Treuherz, Debbie Tranter

Exam board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: Design and TechnologyFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Target success in AQA GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular ''Now Test Yourself'' tasks and answers- improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online.

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Hops and Glory - Pete Brown

The original India Pale Ale was pure gold in a glass; a semi-mythical beer specially invented, in the 19th century, to travel halfway around the world, through storms and tropical sunshine, and arrive in perfect condition for a long, cold drink on an Indian verandah. But although you can still buy beers with ‘IPA’ on the label they are, to be frank, a pale imitation of the original. For the first time in 140 years, a keg of Burton IPA has been brewed with the original recipe for a voyage to India by canal and tall ship, around the Cape of Good Hope; and the man carrying it is the award-winning Pete Brown, Britain’s best beer write. Brazilian pirates and Iranian customs officials lie ahead, but will he even make it that far, have fallen in the canal just a few miles out of Burton? And if Pete does make it to the other side of the world with ‘Barry’ the barrel, one question remains: what will the real IPA taste like? Weaving first-class travel writing with assured comedy, Hops and Glory is both a rollicking, raucous history of the Raj and a wonderfully entertaining, groundbreaking experiment to recreate the finest beer ever produced.

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Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas! - Duskey Rinker Sherri

All aboard the dream train as the crew prepares for its next stop—Christmas! From the author of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, the long-awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Steam Train, Dream Train is here at last. ’Tis the season for sharing delicious treats, singing Christmas carols, dazzling the world with sparkly decorations, wrapping gifts, delivering packages, and so much more. On the dream train, the workers know their tasks by heart, for when each new December starts, the Christmas Train takes to the air, transporting magic everywhere. Setting off on an epic journey of holiday cheer, the crew goes full steam ahead celebrating Christmas, inviting little readers to say goodnight to their favorite animals before tucking in for sweet holiday dreams. Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford—the author-illustrator team behind many of the bestsellers in the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series—bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to a merry bedtime book sure to become a family favorite and a new holiday classic.CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR KIDS: Full of exciting animals and Christmas cheer, with the ever-present appeal of the iconic dream train, this bedtime book makes a great gift for train enthusiasts and young readers who love holiday stories. JUST RIGHT FOR READING ALOUD: Lyrical prose and evocative rhymes, paired with vibrant, dreamy artwork, make this bedtime story a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience. It’s perfect for engaging little ones who love trains and animals before lulling them to sleep at the end of a charming holiday adventure.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING CREATORS: Sherri Duskey Rinker is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. AG Ford has illustrated many award-winning and bestselling books for children, including Construction Site on Christmas Night, Three Cheers for Kid McGear!, and Construction Site: Taking Flight!Perfect for: Kids who love trains Fans of holiday classics like The Polar Express Anyone who loves animals and animal picture books Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging bedtime books Gift-givers looking for beautiful Christmas books Fans of Steam Train, Dream Train and other Sherri Duskey Rinker books

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The Merry Christmas Project - Cathy Bramley

The perfect cosy Christmas novel to curl up with this winter, from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley.''Charming, cosy, candlelit romance all wrapped up in a gorgeous setting'' Veronica Henry''The perfect Christmas treat!'' Sarah Morgan''Stuffed with Cathy''s sparkling wit and warmth - I devoured it whole'' Milly Johnson''A wonderful warm hug of a book, brim full of festive comfort and joy!'' Alex Brown''Treat yourself to this gift of a book - if Merry and Cole''s story doesn''t get you into the Christmas spirit, nothing will!'' Holly Hepburn''A real Christmas cracker of a book. Romantic and uplifting - the perfect early Christmas present for yourself!'' Sophie Cousens''Merry, bright and sparkly - we were enchanted by this feel-good romance'' People''s Friend* * * * Christmas has always meant something special to Merry - even without a family of her own. This year, her heart might be broken but her new candle business is booming. The last thing she needs is another project - but when her hometown''s annual event needs some fresh festive inspiration, Merry can''t resist.Cole loves a project too - though it''s usually of the bricks and mortar variety. As a single dad, his Christmas wish is to see his kids again, so getting the new house finished for when they''re all together is the perfect distraction. But this Christmas, magic is in the air for these two strangers. Will it bring them all the joy they planned for . . . and take their hearts by surprise too? After all, anything can happen at Christmas. . . * * * * Praise for Cathy Bramley from some of your other favourite authors: ''The perfect read to escape with over the festive season if you want your heart warmed and a smile on your face.'' Veronica Henry''Filled with warmth and laughter'' Carole Matthews''Delightful!'' Katie Fforde''A page-turner of a story'' Milly Johnson''Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns'' Trisha Ashley''A gorgeously romantic comfort read'' Rachael Lucas''Magical, heart-felt and uplifting, this book will bring joy to all who reads it.'' Carmel Harrington''The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile'' Ali McNamara''A wonderful warm hug of a book, brim full of festive comfort and joy!'' Alex Brown

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Batman and Robin and Howard - Jeffrey Brown

Sidelined by a crime-fighting field trip gone wrong, Damian Wayne must refocus his attention on his life as an average student and learning how to be a team player--especially when he meets his match in his new rival, Howard.To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what''s more, Damian''s dad, Bruce Wayne--a.k.a. Batman--decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine.Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard--the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys'' rivalry is instantaneous and fierce...and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class. What follows is a funny story of rivalry, friendship, and mystery from bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown.

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Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas - Dana Jennings Jelter

What’s this?! Why, a tour through the story of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring behind-the-scenes details about stop-motion animation, concept art, removable inserts, and more, of course! Go behind the scenes of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with this fun and interactive visual history of one of the most beloved films of all time. Packed with frightening facts, eerie images, and real inserts—like production stills and storyboards—from the making of the film. This movie magic book takes readers on journey through stop-motion animation and shows readers what goes into making these incredible puppets come to life on the big screen. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Dive behind the scenes and into the filmmaking process with new interviews from the director, cast, and crew UNIQUE INSERTS: Collect the exciting inserts and ephemera from this exclusive volume, including stickers, posters, and more STUNNING ARTWORK: Explore the incredible artwork behind the creation of the film with stunning concept art and early illustrations NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Engage with new content from your favorite film, with new interviews and artwork from the archives COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Add Tim Burton''s Nightmare Before Christmas: The Ultimate Visual History to your bookshelf, along with other unique additions from Insight Editions, including The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot Deck and Guidebook, The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook & Entertaining Guide, Disney Tim Burton''s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town, and Disney Tim Burton''s Nightmare Before Christmas: Ghoulish Gifts and Goodies

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