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A beautiful, new edition of the illustrated A-Z of Folklore from seminal figure Katharine Mary Briggs. Katharine M. Briggs should have a statue in every town square in Britain. - Philip Pullman The finest guide ever written. - Philip Pullman A beautifully illustrated A-Z of British folklore - in all its beauty, wonder and eccentricity. Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980) was a British folklorist, scholar and author, recognized today as the most important archivist of British folktales. Over the course of her life, she published fourteen books, lectured widely and was president of The Folklore Society. Her books were read and used by contemporaries including J.R.R. Tolkein. To reflect the monumental work Briggs did to collect, catalogue and publish folk stories from Britain and Ireland before the turn of the 21st century, The Folklore Society present an annual award in her honor. This new edition of one of Briggs #39; seminal works is a dictionary of folklore creatures and tales, illustrated in rich, vivid detail by artist Fee Greening. From brownies to Shetland selkies, Cornish spriggans to Nuckelavee (the most horrid of monsters in all of Britain) Briggs #39;s Dictionary of Fairies is a treasury of stories, songs and creatures passed down from one generation to the next.

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The Elephant and the Bad Baby is the classic story from Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs.The Elephant takes the Bad Baby for a ride and they go rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta down the road. They help themselves to ice creams, pies, buns, crisps, biscuits, lollipops and apples, and the shopkeepers follow them down the road shouting and waving. All ends well as the Bad Baby learns to say Please and his mother makes pancakes for everyone.Elfrida Vipont worked as a teacher, singer and writer. She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing. Raymond Briggs has produced wonderful children s books including the classic titles The Snowman, Father Christmas and When the Wind Blows - all made into immensely successful films. Raymond lives in Sussex.Look out for these other titles by Raymond Briggs:The Snowman; The Elephant and the Bad Baby; Father Christmas; Fungus the Bogeyman; Raymond Briggs s Christmas Little Library; The Father Christmas it s a Bloomin Terrible Joke Book; Jim and the Beanstalk; Father Christmas Goes on Holiday.

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Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous friends, his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel-in-stories from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.Includes two all-new stories as well as three previously published stories.Dear Asil:We are worried about you. A werewolf alone is a sad thing, especially at Christmastime. So we have a challenge for you: five dates in three weeks. We have taken the work out of it and connected you with five people from online dating sites. You should also know that we have informed the whole pack and instigated a betting pool. Have fun!Sincerely,Your Concerned FriendsPraise for Patricia Briggs: It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel RT Book Reviews Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series! Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series

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This brand-new, updated art book-sized hardcover edition of the long out-of-print collection by cult film host Joe Bob Briggs features new writing, movie reviews, and fan letters not seen in over 40 years, plus new artwork by comic book artist Mike Norton and an introduction by Stephen King.Cult genre film host Joe Bob Briggs collection of wisecracking takes on drive-in movies and redneck life is finally back in print!This art book-sized hardcover edition features Briggs’ first columns for The Dallas Times Herald and contains his famous B-movie reviews, fan letters and his replies, plus Briggs’ adventures as the world’s foremost expert on drive-ins—some of which hasn’t been in print for more than forty years.This expanded, newly-designed edition includes a cover by Wallace McBride, interior artwork by comic book artist Mike Norton, and an introduction by Stephen King. Featuring Joe Bob Briggs’ writing on beloved horror classics ranging from Basket Case to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to The Evil Dead, this book is essential reading for all drive-in cinema and Joe Bob Briggs fans.

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An essay with the reach and momentum of a novel, Kate Briggs s THIS LITTLE ART is a genre-bending song for the practice of literary translation, offering fresh, fierce and timely thinking on reading, writing and living with the works of others. Taking her own experience of translating Roland Barthes s lecture notes as a starting point, the author threads various stories together to give us this portrait of translation as a compelling, complex and intensely relational activity. She recounts the story of Helen Lowe-Porter s translations of Thomas Mann, and their posthumous vilification. She writes about the loving relationship between Andre Gide and his translator Dorothy Bussy. She recalls how Robinson Crusoe laboriously made a table, for him for the first time, on an undeserted island. With THIS LITTLE ART, a beautifully layered account of a subjective translating experience, Kate Briggs emerges as a truly remarkable writer: distinctive, wise, frank, funny and utterly original.

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*The original book behind the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (R) (MBTI (R)) test*Like a thumbprint, personality type provides an instant snapshot of a person s uniqueness. Drawing on concepts originated by Carl Jung, this book distinguishes four categories of personality styles and shows how these qualities determine the way you perceive the world and come to conclusions about what you ve seen. It then explains what they mean for your success in school, at a job, in a career and in your personal relationships.For more than 60 years, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool has been the most widely used instrument in the world for determining personality type, and for more than 25 years, Gifts Differing has been the preeminent source for understanding it.

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Raymond Briggs world-famous graphic account of one ordinary couple s attempt to stand firm in the face of nuclear annihilation remains as powerful today as it was when it was first published in 1982.Following Jim and Hilda Blogg in the days before and after a nuclear attack on Britain, When the Wind Blows is alternately funny, shocking, heartbreaking and devastating. Few can read it and not be deeply moved.Despite writing some of the most beloved and enduring children s books of all time - The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - When the Wind Blows is very much a story for adults. Not only does it articulate the fears of the generations who grew up in the shadow of the Cold War, but it also speaks today of our own fears, living as we do in a nuclear age.Written and illustrated by Briggs, When the Wind Blows has never been out of print.

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From one of the nation s most beloved authors and the creator of The Snowman, comes a brand new edition of two forgotten children s classics by Raymond Briggs.Also illustrated by the author, the book was inspired by the author s childhood adventures in post-war London. The two friends Tim and Gerry stumble upon a deserted house, but after they spot a ghostly face behind a boarded-up window, they decide to investigate further ....Introduced by renowned children s author, Chris Riddell, who was taught by Raymond Briggs in the 1980s, and published as a sumptuous gift hardback, this book will entrance and entertain a new generation of children.

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Experience a day in the life of a Bogeyman in this brilliantly gross picture book for older children.Life under ground in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things. The Bogeymen that live there revel in every kind of nastiness imaginable - especially their day-job of scaring human beings. But there s one Bogeyman who isn t so sure he wants to be part of Bogeydom after all . . .Beloved classic author Raymond Briggs has created a whole new world in this sophisticated cartoon-strip picture book for older children which will entice the most reluctant of readers into books.More classic stories from Raymond Briggs:The Snowman - a wordless picture bookFather ChristmasFather Christmas Goes on HolidayUG: Boy Genius of the Stone AgeJim and the Beanstalk

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Join curious Ug on his quest for a pair of soft trousers in this funny and touching stone-age story from creator of The Snowman, Raymond Briggs.Ug and his parents live in the Stone Age. And that means stone blankets, stone cold food, an even colder cave and, worst of all, hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive and intelligent child, Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating, cooking, boats, and balls that actually bounce are initially met with a hostile reaction. But with the help of his father, who slowly comes round to his son s way of thinking, Ug comes tantalisingly close to his ultimate soft-trousered goal . . .This heartwarming and hilarious tale, told in comic strip format, is the perfect gift for a curious child learning to understand the world around them.More classic Raymond Briggs stories:Fungus the BogeymanThe Snowman - a wordless picture bookFather ChristmasFather Christmas Goes on HolidayJim and the BeanstalkThe Elephant and the Bad Baby

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Early one morning, Jim woke up and saw a massive plant growing outside his window . . .In this re-telling of the classic children s story by author of The Snowman Raymond Briggs, a little boy called Jim finds a beanstalk outside his window one morning. Like his predecessor Jack, he decides to climb it - and at the top, he finds a huge castle and a rather grumpy giant. But this giant isn t at all what Jim expected . . .This funny and yet heartwarming story showcases the importance of friendship, problem-solving, and above all - kindness.More classic stories from Raymond Briggs:The Snowman - the wordless picture bookFather ChristmasUG: Boy Genius of the Stone AgeThe Elephant and the Bad Baby

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Dílna Mercedes Thompsonové, hlavní hrdinky skvělé urban fantasy série Patricie Briggsové, je po ničivém zásahu boha sopek stále mimo provoz, avšak to neznamená, že se kojotí automechanička a s ní i natěšení čtenáři budou nudit...Mercy Thompsonová je oslavována jako hrdinka, která nepřestává růst a přesto zůstává věrná sama sobě. A nyní je zpátky a brzy zjistí, že když se fae rozhodnou ublížit lidem, nejvíce trpí děti… Napětí mezi fae a lidmi vrcholí. A když jsou kojotí kožoměnkyně Mercy a její druh, alfa vlkodlak Adam, povoláni zastavit zuřícího trolla, padne jim do rukou něco, čím by bylo možné donutit fae stáhnout se a zastavit otevřenou válku: lidské dítě, které fae kdysi dávno ukradli. Mercy, Adam a jejich smečka se však rozhodnou vzepřít se nejmocnějšímu vlkodlakovi v zemi, lidem i fae a ochránit chlapce za každou cenu. Kdo ale ochrání je samotné před chlapcem s ohnivým dotykemFae rozehrávají nebezpečnou partii. Své rezervace maskují prvotřídní matoucí magií, ovšem když se rozhodnou z nich něco vypustit, stojí to za to. Po útoku děsivé obludy na visutém mostě se opět ukáže, že Mercy jedná rychle, ne vždy svá rozhodnutí konzultuje s Adamem a zbytkem smečky a často při tom přemýšlí spíš srdcem. Ne všichni její soukmenovci to ale cítí stejně. Někteří jí ještě neodpustili, že přijala do smečky děsivého tibicenu, a nyní bude v jejich domě pobývat i další nevšední návštěvník - chlapec s ohnivým dotykem. Ohněm dotčený chlapec se tváří jako dítě, ačkoli strávil na světě několik set let. A jeho dotyk? Zatraceně pálí. Ale především: fae o něj stojí víc, než se Mercy a jejím blízkým líbí. Těšte se na staré známé postavy, nevyzpytatelné bytosti, záhadnou a nevypočitatelnou Pod Kopcem a především na Mercy. Zkrátka a dobře, Patricie Briggs je zpět se svou nejslavnější sérií a opět sází na osvědčené ingredience, které jí získaly zástupy fanoušků po celém světě: dramatický příběh, sestavu svébytných postav s atraktivním propletencem vzájemných vztahů, humor a řadu neotřelých nápadů. Kdo chce poznat současnou špičku urban fantasy, měl by se nechat spálit Ohnivým dotykem!

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Pánská zimní obuv Willard BRIGGS zaujme sportovně laděným designem a praktickým zpracováním, které oceníte při každodenním nošení v chladném počasí. Vyšší kotníkový střih zajišťuje dobrou oporu, výrazná textilní část svršku dodává moderní vzhled a zároveň přispívá k celkově nižší hmotnosti boty. Pata i špička jsou zpevněné pro vyšší odolnost, měkká mezipodešev tlumí došlap a pevná poutka se šněrováním drží nohu spolehlivě na místě. Lehká, přitom pevná obuv, ideální do města i pro volný čas.

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Asa Briggsâ ™s energy fuelled him to write more than fifty books, including five formidable volumes on the history of broadcasting. At the zenith of his fame he was one of the best-known historians of his generation, his name on a cover a guarantee of substantial sales.From humble beginnings in the back streets of Keighley, he rose to become a peer of the realm, one of the Great and the Good. He was Vice-Chancellor of Sussex, the most fashionable of the new universities, and Chancellor of the Open University, the largest. He became President of the Workersâ ™ Educational Association, reflecting his deep commitment to a more equal society. His own life illustrated the power of education to overcome disadvantage.But for all his success, his was also a story of frustration and disappointment. He took on too much, and in later life was unable to juggle his commitments as once he could. Moreover, the world around him had changed. Once at the centre of things, he found himself on the periphery.The inner life of Asa Briggs was more turbulent than it appeared from the outside. Even those who thought they knew him well may be surprised by the revelations in this fascinating biography.

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Mercy Thompson returns in another thrilling instalment of the major urban fantasy series from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs

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Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Author Jason R. Briggs guides readers through the basics, experimenting with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. Full-colour illustrations keep things fun and engaging throughout! This second edition has been completely updated and revised to reflect the latest Python version and programming practices, with new puzzles to inspire readers to take their code farther than ever before.

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Mercy is one of the top urban fantasy heroines Book Chick CityMercy Thompson s world just got a whole lot bigger . . .A collection of all-new and previously published short stories set in a world described as the best new urban fantasy series I ve read in years by Kelley Armstrong - featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends.The collection includes the new stories . . . Silver Roses in Winter Redemption Hollow . . . and reader favourites Fairy Gifts Gray Alpha and Omega Seeing Eye The Star of David In Red, with Pearls Books by Patricia Briggs:The Mercy Thompson booksMoon CalledBlood BoundIron KissedBone CrossedSilver BorneRiver MarkedFrost BurnedNight BrokenFire TouchedSilence FallenStorm CursedShifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson)

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Co-authored by regional expert Sean Connolly and Philip Briggs, the world s foremost guidebook writer on Africa, this third edition of Bradt s The Gambia remains the most comprehensive guide available to mainland Africa s smallest country. This new edition integrates recent developments, from recently opened restaurants and hotels to the new roads and bridges that make circumnavigating the country easier than ever. The guide provides detailed coverage of ecolodges and camps, information on festivals, music workshops and opportunities to experience local culture, plus advice about birdwatching possibilities in a country popular with first-time birders to Africa. As well as encompassing popular coastal resorts, the guide provides information required to explore the relatively undeveloped interior and proposes excursions into neighbouring Senegal, making it ideal for visitors on organised holidays and independent travellers alike.Bradt s The Gambia reveals all the practical information needed to explore this welcoming and safe country (not for nothing is it nicknamed the Smiling Coast ) with its plethora of beach resorts, catering to all tastes and budgets, that line the 80km stretch of tropical coastline running from the capital Banjul to the remote southern border. Small in size but rich in character, The Gambia offers perhaps the closest English-speaking winter sun destination from Europe. Justifiably popular with birdwatchers, the lush mangrove- and jungle-fringed River Gambia is also home to crocodiles, hippos, rehabilitated chimpanzees and various monkeys. The Gambia offers rich heritage tourism for moderately adventurous travellers, from the mysterious megalithic stone circles at Wassu and Ker Batch to fortified Kunta Kinteh (James) Island and the former slave-trading village of Juffureh - the heart of novelist Alex Haley s Roots country and part of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And why not enhance your visit further by experiencing colourful local markets, witnessing kankurang spirit masquerades or joining a kayak cruise from the sleepy river port of Janjanbureh, or paying homage to The Gambia s inspiring journey towards democracy and reconciliation at Memory House?All in all, Bradt s The Gambia is the perfect companion for discovering this safe, welcoming and tourist-friendly English-speaking country which provides an ideal short-stay introduction to West Africa s unique atmosphere.

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This new ninth edition of Bradt’s Malawi remains the only standalone practical guidebook to this magical southeast African destination produced by a mainstream publisher. Long known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, thanks to its traditional welcome, Malawi is a small country with a big lake – accounting for around a third of its territory – and, oddly, is the first nation outside Denmark to have a Carlsberg brewery.The guide takes you from the northern Nyika Plateau with its zebra herds to the long lake shore and the easy charm of baobab-studded Likoma Island. Heading south, you come to the capital Lilongwe and nearby Cape Maclear, a low-key resort town with excellent diving and snorkelling. From here you can travel to Liwonde National Park, famed for its abundant elephant and hippo, and the historic town of Zomba, whose high plateau is criss-crossed by hiking trails. Heading south again brings you to Mount Mulanje, the country’s highest peak at 3,002 m.Malawi offers many outstanding adventure opportunities: kayaking on the vast lake amongst dug-out canoes; walking up the Rift Valley escarpment to Livingstonia; and watching the ‘big five’ in wonderful natural surroundings. With the reintroduction of sought-after mammals, including elephants to Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and African wild dogs to Liwonde, plus excellent birdwatching, Malawi is a wildlife destination to savour. Also up for discovery are a resurgent music scene (including the Tumaini Festival), intriguing monuments, ancient rock art at Chongoni and compelling village culture. Written by Philip Briggs (arguably the world’s most experienced guidebook author) and updated by Helen Smith (who partly grew up in Malawi), this ninth edition benefits from a brand new, full-colour guide to wildlife and a thorough update of key practical information. Dedicated chapters on background context, health, and flora and fauna are complemented by a 19-chapter breakdown of the country and 38 maps, making this an ideal companion for backpackers, overlanders, wildlife watchers, birdwatchers and other outdoor enthusiasts. From luxury camps to local guesthouses, from rhino trekking to cycle tours. and from crafts to cultural tourism, Bradt’s Malawi covers every aspect of an unforgettable trip to Africa.

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It s time for a bloomin holiday in this hilarious sequel to the beloved festive classic, Father Christmas.In this brilliant funny sequel from Raymond Briggs, author of The Snowman, a still rather grumpy Father Christmas decides to go on holiday. Of course, no-one needs a holiday more than Father Christmas . . . but where can such a well-known and easily recognized person go?As Father Christmas sets off in search of his ideal holiday spot. he travels to France, Scotland and Las Vegas - but as he soon discovers, there s really nowhere like home.

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Raleigh Briggs teaches readers how to craft a sustainable domestic life outside of consumer consciousness. And it s not as hard as some may think! This hand-drawn book of charming tutorials is both fun and accessible. It s full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating tinctures and salves to concocting all-natural cleaners to gardening basics, this book is great for anyone looking to love more simply and truly do it themselves.

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The absolute, comprehensive, from Tiffany Aching to Jack Zweiblumen guide to all things Discworld, fully illustrated by Paul Kidby.The Discworld, as everyone knows, is a flat world balanced on the back of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, the Great A Tuin, as it slowly swims through space.It is also the global publishing phenomenon with sales of over 70 million books worldwide (but who s counting?). There s an awful lot of Discworld to keep track of. But fear not! Help is at hand. For the very first time, everything (and we mean everything) you could possibly want to know has been crammed into one place.If you need a handy guide to locales from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis . . .If you can t tell your Achmed the Mads from your Jack Zweiblumens . . .If your life depends on distinguishing between the Agatean Empire and the Zoons . . .Look no further. Updated and perfected by Stephen Briggs, the man behind The Ultimate Discworld Companion s predecessor Turtle Recall, this is your ultimate guide to Sir Terry Pratchett s beloved fantasy world.

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James Briggs had never known what David Bowie s Life on Mars? meant. And twenty-five years later with a career stealing his soul, a relationship in stasis and a hairline in furious retreat, life on earth had him cornered. So when a lightning bolt of inspiration strikes, he leaves everything behind to cycle one of the song s lyrics, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads to discover what life, love and Life on Mars? really mean. What followed was life-affirming, inspirational and often hilarious. Criss-crossing Europe, he visited French chateaus where Bowie recorded, Spanish Olympic stadiums he played, former communist states where his music was banned, and the Berlin Wall he helped topple - all while navigating angry Soviet ballerinas, suspicious village mayors, and an irate Cliff Richard fan. James found kindred spirits and a new love (and occasionally hatred) for cycling as he discovered what happens when, instead of following the crowd, you follow the lyrics and music of the greatest artist of the 20th century. As the world reconsiders its priorities, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads is a clarion call to embrace the strange, blaze your own path, and live as fearlessly as the Starman himself.

Objev podobné jako From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads - James Briggs

Now into its eighth edition and written by Philip Briggs, the world s leading author of African guidebooks, Bradt s Rwanda has been the go-to guide for visitors to the Land of a Thousand Hills for more than 20 years. Still the only standalone guide in English to this increasingly popular destination, it remains in a class of its own for in-depth information. With fresh research into developments across the country, Bradt s Rwanda includes expanded coverage of Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which opened to tourism in 2021, and up-to-date details of rapidly modernising Kigali, considered Africa s cleanest city. Rwanda continues to change and develop at an unprecedented pace - no country has a higher proportion of female parliamentarians - and there s hardly a more accessible part of Africa. It s no less intriguing for the convenience, however, and Rwanda s superlative natural attractions constantly improve, with growing animal populations, as in Akagera National Park, where Africa s Big Five (rhino, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo) can be seen.This new edition also includes extensive maps and natural history information, while details of kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Kivu and the Mukungwa River complement advice about staying on tea plantations at Sorwathe or Gisovu. It contains everything you need to know about tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park (workplace of primatologist Dian Fossey of Gorillas in the Mist fame) and chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park (East Africa s largest surviving montane forest, harbouring numerous endemic birds and primates) and Gishwati-Mukura (which is also the only location for the rare golden monkey outside the Virunga mountains). Also covered are Nyanza, with its hilltop Rukari King s Palace Museum, and the Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda, the top cultural site in Butare (Huye). A chapter on nearby cities and national parks provides key necessary information to take an excursion into neighbouring DRC, including how to see lowland gorillas. As not only the most in-depth guide available in English, but also the guide with the longest history in the country itself, Bradt s Rwanda is the indispensable companion for visitors, including wildlife enthusiasts and Africa aficionados.

Objev podobné jako Rwanda - Philip Briggs, Janice Booth

Sets out the essentials of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Model, and presents profiles of the sixteen personality types to enable us to discover our own. This book explains how the elements of our individual personalities interact, and helps us identify our own potential blind spots, imbalances and areas for growth.

Objev podobné jako Growing Spiritually with the Myers-Briggs Model - Julia McGuinness

The new, extensively revised, third edition of Bradt s East African Wildlife guide provides a user-friendly overview of East Africa s peerless wildlife - not only big game and other large mammals (an alluring list that includes elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, gorilla and chimpanzee), but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travellers, it excels as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides or to Bradt travel guides to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. From the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro to the sultry Indian Ocean coastline, with a range of habitats that span parched desert and vast transparent lakes, open savannah and tropical rainforest, east Africa is simply the world s finest wildlife-viewing destination. Straddling the Equator and bisected by the magnificent Great Rift Valley, it is a true Mecca for wildlife enthusiasts. It harbours the continent s most popular safari locations, including legendary reserves such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Mara, Samburu, Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Tsavo. Written by Philip Briggs, the world s foremost guidebook writer on Africa and a wildlife expert, East African Wildlife covers the fauna of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Some 300-plus colour images by acclaimed photographer Ariadne Van Zandebergen illustrate many animals likely to be encountered, while the engaging text extends beyond basic identification features to illuminate the natural history, habits, whereabouts and ecology of the species that visitors will encounter. To enable you to plan a safari that suits your interests, East African Wildlife offers top tips for optimising your wildlife experience, a where to go overview which outlines the key wildlife attractions at major sites within each country, and advice on when to visit. There s even an engaging section about wildlife from your window , for when you are staying in towns and hotels. Accessibly written and beautifully illustrated, the guide will appeal both to the first-time visitor and to the serious naturalist seeking a compact volume to carry around - and one that will sit proudly on bookshelves thereafter as a compelling souvenir of an unforgettable holiday.

Objev podobné jako East African Wildlife - Philip Briggs, Ariadne Van Zandbergen

This new, thoroughly updated ninth edition of Bradt s Ghana remains the only dedicated guidebook to this beguiling country - and the most comprehensive source of travel information about it. One of West Africa s few English-speaking nations, the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence and the world s second-largest producer of chocolate, Ghana is friendly, safe and inexpensive, making it an ideal destination for first-time visitors to the continent. Ghana is a country more about experiencing the unique and authentic than ticking off a series of boxes. Although smaller than the UK, it is rich in little-visited national parks, forest reserves, cultural sites and scenic waterfalls, and is blessed with bleached-white beaches and lush rainforest along 550 kilometres of Atlantic coastline. Written by Philip Briggs, arguably the world s most experienced guidebook writer, and updated by a travel writer specialising in Africa, Bradt s Ghana guidebook provides everything you need to know to plan and enjoy your trip. Its coverage ranges from inexpensive opportunities to see wildlife to cultural and historical aspects, from the solemnity of the slave dungeons at Elmina s UNESCO-listed castle to villages near its remote and sparsely populated northern border with Burkina Faso. Twenty-two chapters across five regional sections are complemented by extensive background and practical information, plus a fully illustrated wildlife chapter. With Bradt s Ghana, you can explore the popular Cape Coast or the Ashanti region, marvel at elephants while on a walking safari in Mole National Park, join locals aboard an aging steamer plying Lake Volta (the world s largest man-made reservoir, no less), enjoy creativity at the high-profile Chale Wote Street Art festival or party night-long in the glittering Osu district of the national capital, Accra. Fresh elements of this edition include Winneba s Pan-African Heritage Museum, Zimmaziwo Snake Village, several waterfalls, Sesiamang Sisi Stone City, Mim Bour Mountains, Wariyanga mud mosque and the Sankana Chief s Palace. No matter what your interests are, this new, ninth edition of Bradt s Ghana is an unrivalled companion for everyone from first-time travellers to Africa to seasoned explorers and those spending prolonged periods in the country.

Objev podobné jako Ghana - Philip Briggs