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Squid Lifts the Lid - Lesley Sims

Splendid Squid is the king's magician but Sneaky Sid the shark has ruined her latest trick. Now she's lost the royal crown and the king is FURIOUS. Follow her lifting lid after lid as she tries to track it down. Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations make learning phonics fun.

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Illustrated Stories from Around the World - Lesley Sims

A wonderful collection of ten folktales specially chosen from around the globe. Stories are The Baobab Tree, Baba Yaga the Flying Witch, The Stonecutter, Dick Whittington, The Three Wishes, The Fish that Talked, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Brer Rabbit Down the Well, The Magic Pear Tree and Genie in the Bottle. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

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Seal at the Wheel - Lesley Sims

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

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Kangaroo at the Zoo - Lesley Sims

This humorous rhyming story with colourful illustrations and phonic repetition has been specially written for children who are learning to read. "What a hullabaloo, someone new at the zoo! 'How do you do? I'm a kangaroo!'" The simple text helps children develop key language skills, and there are parents' notes on phonics and reading together, too.

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Power and the Palace - Low Valentine

When Sir Keir Starmer visited Donald Trump in the White House and produced a letter from King Charles inviting the president for a second state visit, it was a gesture that spoke volumes about the continuing importance of the monarchy for Britain''s international relations. It was also a vivid illustration of the relationship between Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.Power and the Palace lifts the lid on the mysterious power dynamic at the heart of the British state: the secretive and little understood relationship between the monarchy and the government. In vivid, page-turning prose, Valentine Low examines the extraordinary political life of Queen Victoria, who exerted her will in a way that no monarch has done since, the effect that had on her son Edward VII, and the turbulent and fascinating political times of George V. We are taken behind the scenes of the wartime meetings between George VI and Winston Churchill (the origin of the weekly audience) and discover how Elizabeth II played a crucial role in modernising - and saving - the monarchy.At the heart of the book are the famous meetings between sovereign and prime minister. Low shows how, from Victoria and Benjamin Disraeli to Elizabeth II ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Power and the Palace - Low Valentine

'Lively . . . peppered with entertaining lines. One of [Low's] skills as a journalist is an ability to sift through mountains of archive material and pick out the gems' - TelegraphCovering 200 years of royal history from Queen Victoria to King Charles, and looking forward to the future reign of King William, Power and the Palace is the gossip-laden and highly revelatory account of the relationship between the sovereign and the prime minister - the real story behind The Crown.Power and the Palace lifts the lid on the mysterious power nexus at the heart of the British state: the secretive and little understood relationship between the monarchy and the government. In vivid, page-turning prose, Valentine Low takes us behind the scenes of the weekly audience to uncover the ever-changing dynamic between sovereign and prime minister - from the romance and flattery that bound Victoria and Benjamin Disraeli, to the personal and political gulf that separated Elizabeth II from Margaret Thatcher.He reveals how the monarchy has gradually ceded political power over the past two hundred years while behind closed doors fighting to keep its finances secure - ensuring the long-term survival of the institution. But it has not all been ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Thin White Line - Nick Greenslade

The Thin White Line: The Inside Story of Cricket''s Greatest Scandal tells the story of the spot-fixing scandal of 2010, which sent shockwaves through the sport. It stunned the wider sporting world and confirmed the reputation of the News of the World''s Mazher Mahmood as the most controversial news reporter of his generation. It was the start of a stunning chain of events that saw the News of the World shut down, Pakistan captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir banned and sent to prison, before Mahmood himself ended up behind bars. This gripping, forensic account takes the reader through the twists and turns of those fateful days late one August and beyond. For the first time, it shines a light on the tradecraft of the News of the World team and how they exposed the criminal scheming of the cricketers and their fixer Mazhar Majeed. It reveals how deeply fixing had penetrated the Pakistan dressing room, and lifts the lid on the black arts of investigative reporting which would eventually prove Mahmood''s undoing.

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The Man Who Sold Honours - Stephen Bates

Paying for a peerage - an illegal practice - feels like a very modern form of corruption, one that both the Labour and Conservative parties have been happy to indulge in at times during the early twenty-first century. Except, of course, it was happening almost a century ago.Meet Maundy Gregory, actor, journalist, publishing proprietor, conman, embezzler, MI5 spy - and the man you went to see if you had the money to pay for a peerage in the post-First World War years.Cutting a dash across high society of the 1920s - he was in attendance at the wedding of the future George VI - the immaculately oiled and overdressed Gregory would happily pockets thousands for playing Mr Fixit for wannabe knights and lords, and swell the coffers of Lloyd George''s Liberal Party to millions of pounds.Business was brisk, and business was brazen. Visitors to his lavish office on Parliament Street, with a direct line to ''Number 10'', would be wined and dined and, after paying up, leave satisfied that they would be next on the list for a knighthood or barony. Nothing could be guaranteed, of course, and it was a strictly no refunds business. But Gregory was also suspected ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Gospel According to Luke - Paul Rees, Steve Lukather

No one explodes one of the longest-held misconceptions of music history better than Steve Lukather and his band Toto. The dominant pop-culture sound of the late-1970s and ''80s was not in fact the smash and sneer of punk, but a slick, polished amalgam of rock and R&B that was first staked out on Boz Scaggs'' Silk Degrees. That album was shaped in large part by the founding members of Toto, who were emerging as the most in-demand elite session muso-crew in LA, and further developed on the band''s self-titled three-million-selling debut smash of 1978. A string of hits followed for the band going into the ''80s and beyond. Running parallel to this, as stellar session players, Lukather and band-mates David Paich, Jeff Porcaro and Steve Porcaro were also the creative linchpins on some of the most successful, influential and enduring records of the era. In The Gospel According to Luke, Lukather tells the Toto story: how a group of high school friends formed the band in 1977 and went on to sell more than 40 million records worldwide. He also lifts the lid on what really went on behind the closed studio doors and shows the unique creative processes of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Plot - Nadine Dorries

‘A riveting read that skips along at pace. Illuminating and concerning, it lifts the lid on the tawdry world of Westminster powerbroking’ Tim Shipman, The TimesThe explosive behind-the-scenes account of the plot to bring down Boris JohnsonYOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THE ELECTED ARE CHOSEN BY THE PEOPLE.THINK AGAIN.When Boris Johnson came to power in 2019, he united a party with the largest Conservative majority since Margaret Thatcher. And yet, just three years later, he was ousted by the same members who had once greeted his leadership so rapturously.What had gone so wrong?The Plot is the seismic, fly-on-the-wall account of how a Prime Minister was driven from office, revealing a devastating fault line within government stretching back decades. Told with unparalleled access, from multiple inside sources, it unearths the shocking truth about powerful and unaccountable forces operating behind the scenes in the heart of Westminster, whose deception and political dark arts threaten to topple the very fabric of our democracy.

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Throwing the Book - Ben Dirs, Wayne Barnes

Wayne Barnes - one of the most-experienced international referees in history and criminal barrister to boot - uniquely lifts the lid on a lifetime of trying to keep the biggest names in the sport on best behaviour.There aren''t many people who can say they''ve been the thirty-first man on the pitch during a World Cup humdinger, Grand Slam decider or Premiership and European Cup final; listened to the sobs of a 20-stone prop as he tries to belt out his national anthem; heard the crunch of bones after some of the mightiest hits known to the game; or been yards away from the greatest players of the last twenty years, doing almost impossible things with a rugby ball - especially when you''re a working-class lad from the Forest of Dean, wondering how you ever got there in the first place.Candid, humble and warmly told, Throwing the Book is a definitive account of what it means to be a rugby referee and a love letter to the sport that has provided Wayne with so much. Covering his childhood days, family life, career highs and lows, side-step into law, as well as what''s next in store for Wayne both on and off ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Murder in the Gulag - John Sweeney

''Murder in the Gulag is brilliant journalistic writing: punchy, eloquent, page-turning and factual. It''s a powerful reminder of what an extraordinary man Navalny was'' - Roland Oliphant, TelegraphIn this revised and updated paperback edition, award-winning journalist John Sweeney goes behind the headlines to investigate what really happened to Alexei Navalny in the freezing Polar Wolf penal colony in a remote part of Siberia in February 2024. This is a warts-and-all portrayal of the highly charismatic but controversial Russian opposition leader who at one time flirted with the far right. Murder in the Gulag lifts the lid on the reality of life in Russia today and asks what Navalny''s death means for the future of Putin, Russia and the West.

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The Inalienable Right - Adam Macqueen

In the age of AIDS and Section 28: a secret that could change political historyIt is 1987, and Tommy Wildeblood has put his days as a Piccadilly Circus rent boy long behind him. Slightly to his own surprise, he is now a rookie teacher at a South London comprehensive.But when Margaret Thatcher’ s government launches a chilling attack on the ‘ promotion’ of homosexuality in a new law known as Section 28, Tommy can’ t stay silent – especially when he realises he may have information about one of Thatcher’ s key lieutenants that could change the political situation completely.Forming an uneasy alliance with a sharp-elbowed tabloid journalist, and delving deep into his past on the ‘ Dilly’ , he puts everything on the line – both for himself and his old friends – in a desperate bid to expose the truth.With his trademark blend of historical research and ‘ what if’ fiction, Adam Macqueen captures the spirit of a frightening age in another spellbinding case that lifts the lid on the Eighties political establishment’ s murkiest secrets.

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The Secret Life of Leinster House - Gavan Reilly

What is it like to run for election? How do public representatives deal with the cut-throat competition from their rivals – and their own running mates? What’s the Dáil bar really like? And why, given the almost constant abuse that now comes with the job and the demands it places on those who make it their lives, would anyone want to do it?Who better than Virgin Media’s Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly to take us inside the house of political power in Ireland to answer these questions and more? His clever illustration of Ireland’s electoral system (using Smarties on a viral video that has been viewed over 1.7 million times!) demystified the complexities of Irish political power for many. Now, in The Secret Life of Leinster House, he shows what it takes to make it as a politician in Ireland and gives readers a ringside seat at the Cabinet table.Meet the whips, lobbyists and special advisers pulling the strings. Discover exactly how leaked minutes from parliamentary party meetings end up on the Six One News. With unprecedented access to political insiders, The Secret Life of Leinster House lifts the lid on what really goes on, revealing what politicians want you to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Button Box - Lynn Knight

A wooden box holds the buttons of three generations of women in Lynn Knight’s family – each one with its own tale to tell...Tracing the story of women at home and in work, from the jet buttons of Victorian mourning, to the short skirts of the 1960s, taking in suffragettes, bachelor girls, little dressmakers, Biba and the hankering for vintage, The Button Box lifts the lid on women’s lives and their clothes with elegance and wit.

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Pep Guardiola: The Evolution - Martí Perarnau

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pep Revolution For three extraordinary seasons at Bayern Munich, Martin Perarnau was given total access around the German super club – to its players, its backroom staff, its board members and, above all, to its manager, Pep Guardiola. In the follow-up to his critically acclaimed account of Guardiola’s first full season at Bayern, Pep Confidential, Perarnau now lifts the lid on the Catalan’s whole tenure in Bavaria. Pep Guardiola: The Evolution takes the reader on a journey through three action packed seasons as Bayern smashed domestic records yet struggled to emulate that dominance in Europe, analysing Guardiola’s management style through key moments on and off the field. Perarnau reveals how Guardiola improved as a manager at Bayern despite failing to land the ultimate prize in European football, examines his decision to leave Germany to take up the challenge at Manchester City and how his managerial style will continue to evolve in the Premier League. This is more than the story of three seasons with one of the biggest clubs in the game. It is a portrait and analysis of a manager and the footballing philosophies that have beguiled the world.

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Behind the Silver Fern - Lynn McConnell, Tony Johnson

Behind the Silver Fern is a comprehensive history of rugby’s most famous yet enigmatic team, the New Zealand All Blacks, told by the men who have had the honour of wearing the iconic black jersey. From the legendary 1905 ‘Originals’ all the way through to the World Cup team of 2019, this unique history of the All Blacks lifts the lid on their experiences like never before.Thanks to exhaustive archival research and exclusive new material garnered from a vast array of interviews with players and coaches from across the decades, Tony Johnson and Lynn McConnell unveil the compelling truth of what it means to play for the most successful team in the history of sport – all the glory and the drama on the field, the great friendships off it, and the bonds of a brotherhood that extend far beyond the bright lights of a Test match.Absorbing and illuminating, this is the ultimate history of All Black rugby – told, definitively, by the men who have been there and done it.

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The World According to Razor - Neil 'Razor' Ruddock

''If you were expecting to read Razor''s views on politics then you''re going to be disappointed. Anybody who wants to read that needs help! This is yours truly talking about some of the experiences that have helped to create the absolute legend that is moi. Some of the tales involve a bit of mischief and most involve a drink or two. Most importantly, though, they''re all a bit of a laugh so I''d settle down and have yourself a nice little read''The two things Razor Ruddock can''t resist in life are a pint and a dare. That and seventeen years as a professional footballer under his belt means he''s got a story or two to tell. Chickening out of a fight with Eric Cantona, robbing Alan Shearer''s minibar, cinema trips with Gazza, becoming mates with Ian Wright - Razor has seen and done it all.Packed full of hilarious anecdotes, Razor gives us his take on the beautiful game, sharing his tactics (good banter is a defender''s duty), red mist (and red cards) on the pitch, run-ins with the FA and his theory as to why Ingerland never do as well as we''d like, as well as his best ever goal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why We Get the Wrong Politicians - Isabel Hardman

REVISED AND UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE EXPLOSIVE EVENTS OF 2021 and 2022Winner at the Parliamentary Book AwardsShortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the YearLonglisted for the Orwell Prize____________Daily Telegraph''s Best Books of the YearGuardian''s Best Books of the YearEvening Standard''s Best Books of the YearDaily Mail''s Best Books of the YearBBC''s Biggest BooksProspect''s Best Books of the YearPoliticians are consistently voted the least trusted professional group by the UK public. They''ve recently become embroiled in scandals relating to everything from expenses to sexual harassment to illicit parties. Every year, they introduce new legislation that doesn''t do what it sets out to achieve - often with terrible financial and human costs. But, with some notable exceptions, they are decent, hard-working people, doing a hugely difficult and demanding job.In this searching examination of our political class, award-winning journalist Isabel Hardman tries to square this circle. She lifts the lid on the strange world of Westminster and asks why we end up with representatives with whom we are so unhappy. Filled with forensic analysis and revealing reportage, this landmark and accessible book is a must read for anyone who wants to see a future with better government.

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The Cold Buffet - Elijah Young

We''re family. We don''t have to like each other.Things are never easy for Ellis when the family gets together. A dad who doesn''t get him, a cousin who can do no wrong, a (not-so-passive) aggressive grandma, his dad''s latest intolerable girlfriend and a grandpa in an urn are just some of the things Ellis has to contend with. When it begins to become tradition at these occasions for true feelings to be unearthed, is it finally time for Ellis to cut ties?Set in the back room of a social club, away from the main action, the play takes us through a wake, a wedding and a christening, and lifts the lid on the tensions behind every family ritual. Many things change over the years but something that will always remain is the same cold buffet. Elijah Young''s epic comedy The Cold Buffet follows the McCarthy family over five years of life, death and love. It''s a delicious North East family saga laced with dry humour and a good dose of interpersonal tension.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Newcastle''s Live Theatre, in October 2023.

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The Life of an MP - Jess Phillips

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Honest, funny and very revealing. Her conclusion in particular, “Why we need politics” is essential' - Adam Kay'Funny and really readable' - Jeremy Vine (BBC Radio Two) ‘This book is here to take you inside the daily realities of Westminster. I don’t mean that it’s going to bore you to death with a blow by blow account of what it’s like to sit on the Statutory Instrument Debate on Naval regulations 1968-2020 – but to demystify the places and practice of politics.’ From agonising decisions on foreign air strikes to making headlines about orgasms, from sitting in on history-making moments at the UN to eating McCain potato smiles at a black-tie banquet in China, the life of a politician is never dull. And it’s also never been more important. But politics is far bigger than Westminster, and in this book Jess Phillips makes the compelling case for why now, more than ever, we all need to be a part of it. With trademark humour and honesty, Jess Phillips lifts the lid on what a career in politics is really like and why it matters – to all of us. This is the inside story of what’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Secret Cricketer - Anonymous

The Secret Cricketer first picked up a cricket bat as a toddler and became a county junior. He secured a professional contract and has been at the coalface of the English county game ever since. This fast-paced, insider''s account lifts the lid on modern cricket to reveal what life is really like for an English professional in the 21st century. How do players cope when they can''t take a wicket or score a run and their livelihood is on the line? What makes a good coach and how many are there (hint - not many)? Is there still an old-school hierarchy in dressing rooms or a bullying culture? What''s the secret to a winning dressing room, and what''s it like to be in one when morale hits rock bottom? How much do county players earn? And what''s it like to walk out at Lord''s to play in a major final? With unique first-hand insight into the fast-evolving modern game, the book answers all these questions and more. It''s brimming with untold stories - some that will make you laugh and others that will shock you.

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The Scouting Game - Chris Robinson

The Scouting Game brings us the inside story of the hidden world of top-level football scouting from a man with 30 years’ experience in the professional game, and more than a decade in the recruitment team at Chelsea FC’s renowned academy.Chris Robinson reveals how scouts work, what they look for and how they report on players, giving practical examples. He sets out the ideal characteristics that scouts search for in every position, and examines scouting at all levels – grassroots, academy, first team and opposition scouting.Chris explains how scouts interact with agents and what parents can expect from scouts and the professional academies, including how trials work and the developing role of data in scouting. He also considers scouting as a career, pointing out the pros and cons and explaining how to get started.With a fascinating insight into one of the hidden corners of the game, this book lifts the lid on the secretive world of top-level talent-spotting.

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The Double Helix - Dr James Watson

The story of the most significant biological breakthrough of the century - the discovery of the structure of DNA.''It is a strange model and embodies several unusual features. However, since DNA is an unusual substance, we are not hesitant in being bold'' By elucidating the structure of DNA, the molecule underlying all life, Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionised biochemistry. At the time, Watson was only 24. His uncompromisingly honest account of those heady days lifts the lid on the real world of great scientists, with their very human faults and foibles, their petty rivalries and driving ambition. Above all, he captures the extraordinary excitement of their desperate efforts to beat their rivals at King''s College to the solution to one of the great enigmas of the life sciences.

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The Men Who Killed the News - Eric Beecher

Crikey owner and ex-News Corp and Fairfax editor lifts the lid on the abuse of power by media moguls – from William Randolph Hearst to Elon Musk – and on his own unique experience of working for (and being sued by) the Murdochs. What’s gone wrong with our media? The answer: its owners. From William Randolph Hearst to Elon Musk, from the British press barons to colonial upstarts Conrad Black and Rupert Murdoch, media proprietors have manipulated the news to accumulate wealth and influence as they meddled with democracy. Eric Beecher knows the news business from bottom to top. He has been a journalist, editor and media proprietor (of Text Media and Crikey), with the rare distinction of having both worked for and been sued (unsuccessfully) by the Murdochs. This book reveals the distorted role of the media moguls of the past two centuries: their techniques, strategies, behind-closed-doors machinations, and indulgent lifestyles. It explains how they have exploited the shield of the freedom of the press to undermine journalism – and truth. In an era of fake news, AI and misinformation, this is democracy’s chillingly important story: how a small coterie of flawed and narcissistic moguls created a shadow of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ever the Diplomat - Sherard Cowper-Coles

In this entertaining and engaging memoir, former ambassador Sherard Cowper-Coles lifts the lid on embassy life throughout the world.In 1977 fresh-faced Oxford graduate Sherard Cowper-Coles entered the hallowed portals of the Foreign Office. Over the next thirty years he was invariably to be found at the frontline of international diplomacy, either striding the corridors of power at Westminster or jetting from one exotic location to the next. His tasks ranged from the challenging to the bizarre – from speech writing for Margaret Thatcher (who scrawled an emphatic ‘NO!’ over his first effort), to hiding an embarrassing bobble hat from Robin Cook .With recollections from the last three decades in international politics, taking us right up to Cowper-Coles’s posting to Afghanistan, ‘Ever the Diplomat’ is a revealing and witty account of a unique period in our history. Cowper-Coles reveals what went on behind-the-scenes of Whitehall as we encounter a swindler impersonating Liberian President Charles Taylor, the young, idealistic leader of Syria Bashar al-Assad and Tony Blair in his boxer shorts.

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Ultimate Hard Men - The Truth About the Toughest Men in Britain - Kate Kray

Gangsters, hitmen, murderers and terrorists . . . Kate Kray has met them all. Using her unrivalled links to the criminal underworld, she has asked the questions many would be too terrified to utter.From seasoned hard man Roger Shaw to feared detainee Charles Bronson, Kate lifts the lid on the crimes they committed, and speaks to the men themselves to find out what exactly makes them tick. Infamous criminals, now seen as legends of British crime, open up to reveal their fated paths and the instrumental moments which caused them to turn to a life outside the law. These are the stories of the men behind the headlines, each one with a unique story to tell. But there is one thing they all have in common: they inhabit a world in which the rest of us fear to tread.

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The Little Book of Poop - OH

Bitesize nuggets of poo trivia too witty to wipe away. To celebrate the 540-millionth anniversary of the very first butthole – thanks sea sponges – this is the The Little Book of Poo(p). And, rather wonderfully, it''s utter shit. A real turd. 100 per cent crap. In short, the perfect toilet book.This compact compendium is anything but constipated, despite being stuffed with perfectly shaped nuggets of poo knowledge squeezed into the easily digetsible form of facts, stats, trivia, quotes and history and much more to boot.This little book lifts the lid on humankind''s greatest obsession to celebrate its many shapes, sizes, smells and backstories all for your reading please next time you''re on the throne without your phone. With this book, you''ll be straining to hold back the tears... of laughter. That''s our shat-isfaction guarantee. Enjoy!''Just poopin''. You know how I be.'' Michael Scott, The Office U.S., Series 6, Episode 10

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The Book of Forgotten Authors - Christopher Fowler

''JOYOUS . . . READERS WILL LOVE THIS FASCINATING BOOK'' CATHY RENTZENBRINK''A GODSEND WITH THE PRESENT SEASON APPROACHING'' IRISH INDEPENDENT''THE PERFECT GIFT FOR A BOOK-OBSESSED FRIEND'' STYLIST, 50 UNMISSABLE BOOKS FOR AUTUMN 2017''EXCELLENT . . . SHOULD BE READ BY ANYONE WHO LOVES BOOKS'' EVENING STANDARDAbsence doesn''t make the heart grow fonder. It makes people think you''re dead.So begins Christopher Fowler''s foray into the back catalogues and backstories of 99 authors who, once hugely popular, have all but disappeared from our shelves.Whether male or female, domestic or international, flash-in-the-pan or prolific, mega-seller or prize-winner - no author, it seems, can ever be fully immune from the fate of being forgotten. And Fowler, as well as remembering their careers, lifts the lid on their lives, and why they often stopped writing or disappeared from the public eye.These 99 journeys are punctuated by 12 short essays about faded once-favourites: including the now-vanished novels Walt Disney brought to the screen, the contemporary rivals of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie who did not stand the test of time, and the women who introduced us to psychological suspense many decades before it conquered the world.This is a book about books and their authors. It is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Boys - Clint Howard, Ron Howard

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“This extraordinary book is not only a chronicle of Ron’s and Clint’s early careers and their wild adventures, but also a primer on so many topics—how an actor prepares, how to survive as a kid working in Hollywood, and how to be the best parents in the world! The Boys will surprise every reader with its humanity.”   — Tom Hanks"I have read dozens of Hollywood memoirs. But The Boys stands alone. A delightful, warm and fascinating story of a good life in show business.”   — Malcolm GladwellHappy Days, The Andy Griffith Show, Gentle Ben—these shows captivated millions of TV viewers in the ’60s and ’70s. Join award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard and audience-favorite actor Clint Howard as they frankly and fondly share their unusual family story of navigating and surviving life as sibling child actors.“What was it like to grow up on TV?” Ron Howard has been asked this question throughout his adult life. in The Boys, he and his younger brother, Clint, examine their childhoods in detail for the first time. For Ron, playing Opie on The Andy Griffith Show and Richie Cunningham on Happy Days offered fame, joy, and opportunity—but also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The End of the Party - Andrew Rawnsley

Andrew Rawnsley''s bestselling The End of the Party lifts the lid on the second half of New Labour''s spell in office.Through riveting inside accounts of all the key events from 9/11 and the Iraq War to the financial crisis and the parliamentary expenses scandal, Rawnsley takes us through the triumphs and tribulations of New Labour. With entertaining portraits of the main playershe exposes the astonishing feuds and reconciliations between Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Peter Mandelson.''Rawnsley has talked to everyone who has counted over the past ten years ... A brilliant account...a sheer delight for the political connoisseur. Almost every page provides a fresh insight or piece of information not previously in the public domain'' Peter Oborne, Daily Mail ''The book''s authority rests on an impressive breadth of research ... This lively Shakespearian account ... the most thorough, the most enjoyable and the most original book yet written about New Labour.'' David Hare, The Guardian Andrew Rawnsley is associate editor and chief political commentator for the Observer. For many years he presented BBC Radio 4''s Sunday evening Westminster Hour, and he has also made a number of highly acclaimed television documentaries.

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Behind the Gloss - Tamara Sturtz-Filby

Dressing up. Partying all night. This is the world of 1970s fashion, and this book is your backstage pass.Featuring over 25 exclusive interviews with the movers and shakers of the 70s scene, including Grace Coddington, Zandra Rhodes, Willy van Rooy, Marie Helvin, Pat Cleveland, Elsa Peretti and more, Behind the Gloss lifts the lid on the hedonistic, wild world of the 1970s.They were the designers who dressed the Rolling Stones, Charlotte Rampling and Catherine Deneuve; the photographers who shot Diana Ross, Lauren Hutton and Jerry Hall; the fashion editors, hairstylists and make-up artists who worked with some of the most beautiful women in the world; and they would change the fashion world forever.Featuring images, sketches and Polaroids exclusively sourced from the contributors'' archives, Behind the Gloss tells the revelatory story of the decade of experimentation.

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Attacking the Space - Sam Larner

'Illuminating' Eddie Jones'Compelling' Metro'Well written, insightful and thought-provoking' The Guardian'Fantastic, a must-read for rugby fans' Ben Youngs______________________________Does it matter which foot your fly-half kicks with? How can teams win matches when the clock stops? Why don't wingers actually play on the wing? Does having more possession increase a team's chances of winning?Leading data analyst Sam Larner lifts the lid on international rugby, using his decade of experience at the professional level to reveal the tactical and data revolution that has taken the sport by storm. Sharing ground-breaking insight into the modern game, Sam explores the exciting innovations players and clubs are currently using to improve their gameplay. He analyses the metrics by which teams succeed and fail in their attempts to win metres, tries and matches, as well as why recent law changes are so important for rugby's development and what a data-driven future holds for the sport.With each chapter focusing on a different match, such as France facing the All Blacks in 2023 and Wales' remarkable comeback against England at the 2008 Six Nations, Attacking the Space is revolutionary in its approach as the first book to tackle rugby's new obsession with data and tactics. It takes readers on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump - Philip Coggan

Economic policy set at the whim of one man.Tariffs up one day and down the next.Businesses bewildered, consumers alarmed.As Donald Trump wages his trade war, what will become of a global economy dependent on close trading links?Leading financial journalist Philip Coggan lifts the lid on Trump''s economic gamble, why it''s a universal threat and how we can make sense of this new ''age of chaos''. This is his clear-sighted and powerful rallying cry in defence of global trade - and why it matters for the world.

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The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide - Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham

Explore the magical world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque. From box office hits such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name to a host of deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, this revealing guide lifts the lid on Japanese animated cinema. Join Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader, hosts of the acclaimed Ghilbiotheque podcast, as they review 30 of the best anime movies ever created, explaining why each is a must-see and detailing the intriguing stories behind their creation.An insight into a unique artform, this stunning book is packed with film stills, movie posters and director portraits, and offers an enchanting, enlightening and meticulously researched guide for newcomers and die-hard fans alike.

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Bigger Than The Beatles - Tim Quinn

This fiction story is about  Mike Simon’s band, The Dream Daffodils, who have the distinction of having more statues and more museums in their name than fellow Liverpudlians The Beatles. Mike’s brand new autobiography lifts the lid on the Pop and Rock world from1957 to the present day.

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The Yorkshire Horseman - Cooper Wilson

The True Story of The Yorkshire Horseman that lifts the lid on the life of man who has the rare psychic gift of being able to understand and solve horses' problems

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The Gloves Are Off - Danny Hall, Paddy Kenny

A larger-than-life figure who came from parks pitches to the Premier League, Paddy Kenny lifts the lid on his time in football; including conceding one of the game's most famous goals and having his eyebrow bitten off just days before facing Manchester United. This is Kenny's story... and the gloves are well and truly off.

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Tackling the Game - Paul Parker

Manchester United legend Paul Parker pulls no punches in this warts-and-all autobiography. In a dressing room peopled by Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Bryan Robson and Peter Schmeichel, there could be no shrinking violets. Parker speaks with candour as he reveals stories of life behind the scenes and lifts the lid on an Old Trafford dynasty.

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Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths - Lesley Sims

A fantastic compendium, this wonderful collection of Greek myths taken from "Usborne Young Reading" titles is a thrilling and informative read. Featuring the best-known of all the Greek heroes and monsters, with six stories starring Perseus and Medusa, Pegasus, Heracles, Odysseus, the Wooden Horse and the Minotaur. A section after the stories gives more details on the various gods and other Greek myths. "Usborne's Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with an expert from Roehampton University and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each individual story has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.

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The Fleas Who Wouldn't Say Please - Lesley Sims

All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. It's up to the earwig clowns to remind them that "EVERYTHING'S better with 'Please'!" Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations, set in the wonderful world of bugs, make this an excellent addition to the ever popular First Reading Level 3 titles.

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The Dark Dark Knight - Lesley Sims

It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest. Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight. Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

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The Story of Castles - Lesley Sims

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them.

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THE SIMS 4: GET TOGETHER - Xbox Digital (7D4-00283)

Rozšíření The Sims 4: Společná zábava přidává do hry nové město Windenburg. Simíci mohou vstoupit do různých klubů a zažít noční život. Pro fungování je vyžadována základní hra The Sims 4.

  • Nové město Windenburg k prozkoumání
  • Systém klubů s vlastními zájmy a styly
  • Noční život a památky pro zážitky
  • Elektronická licence - okamžité stažení

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The Twelve Days of Christmas - Lesley Sims

'On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree...' The lyrics to this well-known, traditional Christmas song, have been transformed into a brightly coloured picture book, with illustrations by Moldovan artist Violeta Dabija.

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The Dragon Painter - Lesley Sims

Chang is the best painter in all of China, so it's Chang the Emperor sends for when his new temple needs painting. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if you add eyes, painted dragons come to life? This delightful retelling has sweet, simple text and gorgeous illustrations, with plenty for children to spot as Chang paints his surprising dragons.

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The Evolution of Home - Giles Kime, Emma Sims-Hilditch

English interior design is respected throughout the world, and Sims Hilditch is at the forefront of understanding how decoration and practicality can work hand in hand. Explore the firm’s many projects and see how interiors have evolved to embrace new ways of living.Emma Sims-Hilditch is best known for creating relaxed, elegant interiors that are ideal for the values and lifestyles of a new generation. The environments she makes offer an insight into the considered house of the future—simple, beautiful, and practical, advancing a new style of living that is transforming not only the lives of homeowners but also communities. Sims-Hilditch gives advice on the best ways to decorate and organize a home. She embraces traditional materials translated for contemporary living: interior stone walls, comforting color palettes, stylish and sturdy fabrics, and antiques mixed with contemporary designs. Whether the project is an urban town house, a seaside cottage, an ancestral residence, or a lakeside retreat, the approach of Sims Hilditch is always the same—a collaboration with clients to make stylish, comfortable homes that offer the perfect settings for everyday life. The book explores how the firm creates rooms where people live healthy and vibrant lives, aware of the changing seasons and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Girl with the Suitcase - Lesley Pearse

She took another woman’s place. Now she must live with the consequences... Discover an unforgettable novel from the 10-million-copy bestselling author, Lesley Pearse. 'Captivating' Woman & Home‘A gripping story of reinvention, deception, and the weight of choices made under pressure' 5* Reader Review'Once you pick this book up, you won’t want to put it down!' 5* Reader Review'Pearce never disappoints' 5* Reader Review--London, 1941When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. Elizabeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she’s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead. But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary’s life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland inside. This is Mary’s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh. Will she take it and what could go wrong?--PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:‘Storytelling at its very best’ Daily Mail‘Gripping and suspenseful’ Daily Express‘A twisting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Other Tenant - Lesley Kara

THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR''The Other Tenant has such an original premise and I was hooked from the very first line. Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it''Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED‘DON’T GET TOO COMFORTABLE’Marlow has always lived in unusual places. But when she accepts a position as a live-in property guardian, she finds herself moving somewhere she swore she’d never return to.Right from the start, she knows it’s a terrible mistake. The elegant Victorian school is due to be turned into luxury apartments, but its eerie, empty corridors are full of Marlow’s worst memories.And now something sinister is happening on the site. One of the other tenants has disappeared without warning, and Marlow suspects that the nine other guardians know far more than they’re letting on. She’s determined to find out what happened to the missing woman – but which of these strangers can she trust?And can she uncover the truth before her own past catches up with her?_‘A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect – The Other Tenant ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Murder Under the Cliff - Lesley Cookman

An investigation into the sale of a plot of land takes a darker turn when a body is found on a cliffside. Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate the case.It''s clear that there''s more than a dodgy development deal at play - but can Libby and Fran unravel the puzzling case before it''s too late?This gripping and twisty crime mystery novel is is the perfect read for fans of Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and LJ Ross.Praise for Lesley Cookman:''With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner'' KATIE FFORDE''Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime'' PAUL MAGRS''I''ve read all of the books in this series and love them all'' 5* Reader Review''Just can''t get enough of reading about Libby and her friends'' 5* Reader Review''Libby''s gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start'' 5* Reader Review''Love this series, roll on the next one!'' 5* Reader Review''I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend'' 5* Reader Review''The characters are so likeable. I would ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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