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An engaging portrait of Hampstead Heath â “ a place rich not just in natural wonders but in history and monuments, emotions and memories, people and places. I enjoyed every inch of the way, from Parliament Hill to the Pergola... A late-life little masterpiece Ferdinand Mount A love letter, both to the Heath and to his late wife Islington Tribune An affectionate book which blends personal anecdote, history and interviews Ham HighThe eight hundred acres of Hampstead Heath lie just four miles from central London; and yet unlike the manicured inner-city parks, it feels like the countryside: it has hills and lakes, wild spots and tame spots.Hunter Davies has lived within a stone s throw of Hampstead Heath for more than sixty years and has walked on it nearly every day of his London life. For him, it is not just a place of recreation and relaxation but also a treasure-house of memories and emotions. In The Heath, he visits all parts of this, the largest area of common land in Britain s capital city: from Kenwood House to the Vale of Health, from Parliament Hill to Boudicca s Mound, and from the Ladies Bathing Pond to the fabulous pergola. As he walks, Davies talks to the diverse array of individuals who frequent the Heath: regulars; visitors; dog walkers; stall holders at the weekly farmer s market; famous faces having their morning stroll; twenty-first-century hippies spreading peace, love and happiness.

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There s only one book that ever truly got inside the Beatles and this is it. The landmark, worldwide bestseller that has grown with the Beatles ever since. During 1967 and 1968 Hunter Davies spent eighteen months with the Beatles at the peak of their powers as they defined a generation and rewrote popular music. As their only ever authorised biographer he had unparalleled access - not just to John, Paul, George and Ringo but to friends, family and colleagues. There when it mattered, he collected a wealth of intimate and revealing material that still makes this the classic Beatles book - the one all other biographers look to. Hunter Davies remained close with the band and as such has had access to more information over the years. This 40th anniversary edition contains new material which has never been revealed before, from the author s archives and from the Beatles themselves, that will bring new insights to their legend.

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A lifetime of letters, collected for the first time, from the legendary The Beatles musician and songwriter John LennonJohn Lennon is one of the world s greatest-ever song writers, creator of Help! , Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds , Imagine and dozens more. Now, his letters have been collected and published, illuminating as never before the intimate side of a private genius.Hunter Davies, author of the only authorised biography of The Beatles, has tracked down almost three hundred of Lennon s letters and postcards - to relations, friends, fans, strangers, lovers and even to the laundry. Some of the letters are tender, informative, funny, angry and abusive, and some are simply heart-breaking - from his earliest surviving thank-you note, written when he was ten, to his last scribbled autograph given on 8 December 1980, the day he was shot, aged forty.

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At the end of almost every day of their fifty-five years of married life, the publicity-shy author Margaret Forster would ask the naturally gregarious and outgoing Hunter Davies to describe to her the highlights of his day in the worlds of journalism and publishing. In the six years that have elapsed since Margaret s death, Hunter has continued these conversations with his wife, regaling her with accounts of the events and developments in his life â “ domestic, social, romantic, book-related, health-related and others â “ through a sequence of Letters to Margaretâ ™. The letters are pure Hunter Davies: a feast of gossipy stream-of-consciousness that weaves together strands of confession, self-mockery, anecdote and touching remembrance of married happiness with Margaret. Entertaining, informative, irreverent and indiscreet â “ and sometimes very touching â “ Letters to Margaret reveals an eighty-seven-year-old Hunter still raging against the dying of the light, and seeking consolation for lifeâ ™s frustrations and disappointments (and the loneliness of widowerhood) through a sustained conversation with the woman he shared his life with for more than half a century.

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Authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated, Fender Telecaster 75 Years is the officially licensed anniversary celebration of this legendary guitar.Embraced for its simplicity and adaptability, the Fender® Telecaster® guitar is a musical icon around the world and across musical genres, its distinctive design as beloved today as it was when Leo Fender introduced the guitar to the world in 1951.In Fender Telecaster 75 Years, guitar historian Dave Hunter traces Telecaster® guitars across seven-plus decades, beginning with Leo Fender’s breakthrough design in his modest Fullerton, California, workshop. From there, Hunter explores:The new Telecaster design in the context of the contemporary guitar market and the needs of musicians of the day.The Telecaster’s solidbody two-pickup configuration, bolt-on neck, and carefully considered body shape, as well as the players who played a part in the guitar’s early evolution.Design improvements undertaken throughout the Telecaster’s first decades, such as the introduction of a rosewood fingerboard and Custom Color options.CBS’s 1965 acquisition of Fender and its effects on company culture and the Telecaster, as well as the 1985 acquisition of Fender spearheaded by a group of employees.Fender’s forward-thinking combination of vintage specs and materials with modern features in Telecaster guitars that offer classic styling and current conveniences.Along the way, Hunter contextualizes the evolving Telecaster within the contemporary guitar industry and shows the relationships that admired players throughout the decades have enjoyed with this guitar, including Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, and Joe Strummer—to name a few! Illustrated throughout with rare images from the Fender archives, Fender Telecaster 75 Years treats readers to rare behind-the-scenes views of the shop floor throughout the years, studio imagery of the guitars, rare period advertising and brochures, and performance photography of Fender players.Often imitated but never duplicated, the Fender Telecaster remains a triumph of imagination and design more than seven decades on. This is the official and definitive illustrated story of this guitar—and a must-have for every guitar enthusiast.

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Ubiquitous in the music world, Fender® guitars and amplifiers are also icons in popular culture, their shapes and sounds instantly recognizable. Authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated, Fender 75 Years is the officially licensed anniversary celebration of the company and its legendary instruments. Originating in Leo Fender’s modest radio and amplifier repair shop in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation went on to become the world’s preeminent name in musical instruments. Today, Fender’s guitars, amplifiers, and script logo are recognizable even to those with only a casual interest in music. From Fender’s first instrument—a 1946 lap steel guitar—to Leo Fender’s groundbreaking early six-string guitar designs like the Esquire that set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, author Dave Hunter traces Fender’s entire history to the present. All the innovations and landmark models are here, as well as legendary players who became synonymous with Fender instruments across musical genres. In addition to the instantly recognizable Telecaster® and Stratocaster®, Hunter examines Fender’s legendary offset guitars like the Mustang®, Jazzmaster®, and Jaguar®, and such lesser-known models as the Coronado, Bronco™, and more. The Jazz Bass®and Precision Bass® also feature, as do Fender’s acoustic guitars and workhorse amplifiers like the Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, and Princeton®, to name a few. Along the way, readers get in-depth scoops on the relationships dozens of players have enjoyed with Fender: rock ’n’ roll pioneers like Hank Marvin and James Burton; classic-rock icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton; blues legends Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Buddy Guy; alt-rock gods J Mascis and Kurt Cobain; more recent guitar heroes like Courtney Barnett, beabadoobee, and H.E.R. …the list goes on. In addition, Hunter explores the work of the award-winning Fender Custom Shop and the guitars produced there. Illustrated throughout with rare images from company archives, Fender 75 Years treats readers to rare behind-the-scenes views of the shop floor throughout the years, studio imagery of the guitars, rare period advertising and brochures, and performance images of Fender players. It’s the definitive look at the Fender’s first three-quarters of a century and a must-have for every guitar enthusiast.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A steamy game of cat and mouse between witch and witch-hunter, played out against a backdrop of opulence, secrets, and bloody history. I couldn t look away. - Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Champion of FateEnemies-to-lovers doesn t get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love in bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli s latest romantic fantasy.On the night Rune⠙s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the aftermath of a devastating revolution, witches have been diminished from powerful rulers to outcasts ruthlessly hunted due to their waning magic, and Rune must hide what she is.Spending her days pretending to be nothing more than a vapid young socialite, Rune spends her nights as the Crimson Moth, a witch vigilante who rescues her kind from being purged. When a rescue goes wrong, she decides to throw the witch hunters off her scent and gain the intel she desperately needs by courting the handsome Gideon Sharpe - a notorious and unforgiving witch hunter loyal to the revolution - who she can t help but find herself falling for.Gideon loathes the decadence and superficiality Rune represents, but when he learns the Crimson Moth has been using Rune⠙s merchant ships to smuggle renegade witches out of the republic, he inserts himself into her social circles by pretending to court her right back. He soon realizes that beneath her beauty and shallow façade, is someone fiercely intelligent and tender who feels like his perfect match. Except, what if she⠙s the very villain he⠙s been hunting?Kristen Ciccarelli⠙s Heartless Hunter is the thrilling start to The Crimson Moth duology, a romantic fantasy series where the only thing more treacherous than being a witch...is falling in love.⠜Enchanting and deeply romantic, Heartless Hunter drew me in with the first sentence and left me breathless by the last. A story that unfolds like a spell, and one that is destined to capture your heart.⠝ - Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

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Celebrate the legendary guitars and amps of Fender®with this authoritatively written, lavishly illustrated, and officially licensed history of the company and the culture it inspired.Originating in Leo Fender’s modest radio and amplifier repair shop in Fullerton, California, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation went on to become the world’s preeminent name in musical instruments. Today, Fender guitars and amplifiers are icons in popular culture, their shapes and sounds instantly recognizable even to those with only a casual interest in music.From Fender’s first instrument—a 1946 lap steel guitar—to Leo Fender’s groundbreaking early six-string guitar designs like the Esquire that set the standard for the electric guitar explosion to follow, Fender: The Official Illustrated History traces the company’s entire history to the present. All the innovations and landmark models are here, as well as legendary players who became synonymous with Fender instruments across musical genres.Among the instruments author Dave Hunter examines: The instantly recognizable Telecaster® and Stratocaster®Fender’s legendary offset guitars like the Mustang®, Jazzmaster®, and Jaguar®Lesser-known models such as the Coronado and Bronco™The Jazz Bass® and Precision Bass®Fender’s acoustic guitars and workhorse amplifiers like the Bassman®, Twin Reverb®, and Princeton®Along the way, you’ll get in-depth scoops on the relationships dozens of players have enjoyed with Fender:Rock ’n’ roll pioneers like Hank Marvin and James BurtonClassic-rock icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eric ClaptonBlues legends Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Buddy GuyAlt-rock figureheads like J Mascis, Johnny Marr, and Kurt CobainMore recent guitar heroes like Courtney Barnett, beabadoobee, and H.E.R.…the list goes on. In addition, Hunter explores the work of the award-winning Fender Custom Shop and the guitars produced there. Illustrated throughout with rare images from company archives, Fender: The Official Illustrated History treats readers to rare behind-the-scenes views of the shop floor throughout the years, studio imagery of the guitars, rare period advertising and brochures, and performance images of Fender players.It’s the definitive look at the Fender’s first three-quarters of a century and a must-have for every guitar enthusiast.

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Join Freya and Aunt Carole for more sleuthing in the highly anticipated second instalment in your new favourite crime series, The Antique Hunters. The Antique Hunter s: Death on the Red Sea is a cosy crime read for fans of the Antiques Roadshow.When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum â “ and a dead body is found nearby â “ the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunterâ ™s Agency, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole, are called to investigate.Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship s art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each and every one of them is also listed in Freyaâ ™s late mentorâ ™s journals detailing unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they couldâ ™ve imagined . . .Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn that the enigmatic and dangerous art trafficker named The Collector could be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts â “ plus some unexpected familiar faces â “ will Freya and Carole be able to discover The Collectorâ ™s identity and stop his murderous plans before the ship docks?Or will the killer strike again?* * *Praise for C. L. Miller: A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skillfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations â “ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, on The Antique Hunter s Guide to Murder Itâ ™s a delicious read â “ packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core? â “ SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot, on The Antique Hunter s Guide to Murder

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Join Freya and Aunt Carole for more sleuthing in the highly anticipated second instalment in your new favourite crime series, The Antique Hunters. The Antique Hunter s: Death on the Red Sea is a cosy crime read for fans of the Antiques Roadshow.When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum â “ and a dead body is found nearby â “ the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunterâ ™s Agency, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole, are called to investigate.Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship s art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each and every one of them is also listed in Freyaâ ™s late mentorâ ™s journals detailing unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they couldâ ™ve imagined . . .Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn that the enigmatic and dangerous art trafficker named The Collector could be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts â “ plus some unexpected familiar faces â “ will Freya and Carole be able to discover The Collectorâ ™s identity and stop his murderous plans before the ship docks?Or will the killer strike again?* * *Praise for C. L. Miller: A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skillfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations â “ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, on The Antique Hunter s Guide to Murder Itâ ™s a delicious read â “ packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core? â “ SJ Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot, on The Antique Hunter s Guide to Murder

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Celebrate the history of both the Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster, and the musicians who made them famous, in this combined edition of Dave Hunter’s two best-selling books.This authoritatively written, painstakingly curated, and gloriously presented edition includes:The story of Fender’s most famous guitars and how they changed the world of music foreverThe history of both guitars, from concept, design, and model launch through their numerous variationsMore than 500 photographs of prized Telecasters and Stratocasters, archival images, musicians in action, studio shots, and memorabiliaProfiles of more than 75 guitar legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Muddy Waters, Luther Perkins, Joe Strummer, Vince Gill, and other iconsThe Fender Telecaster, created in Les Fender’s Fullerton, California, workshop and introduced in 1950, is a working-class hero and the ultimate blue-collar guitar. It wasn’t meant to be elegant, pretty, or sophisticated. Designed to be a utilitarian musical instrument, it has lived up to that destiny. In the hands of players from Muddy Waters to James Burton, Bruce Springsteen to Joe Strummer, the Telecaster has made the music of working people—country, blues, punk, rock ’n’ roll, and even jazz.Fender’s Stratocaster is arguably the number-one instrument icon of the guitar world. When introduced in 1954, its offset space-age lines, contoured body, and three-pickup configuration set the music world on its ear—it was truly unlike any guitar that had come before. In the hands of the world’s most beloved players, such as Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, Ike Turner, and, yes, Jimi Hendrix, the Stratocaster has since become a popular instrument of choice among rock, blues, jazz, and country players and, not coincidentally, is also one of the most copied electric guitars of all time.With its unprecedented level of detail and stunning visuals, Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster is the only book tribute worthy of the world’s two greatest guitars.

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The Monster Hunter s Handbook is perfect for courageousand curious minds! From werewolves and Bunyips to zombies andfairies, this handbook is packed full of monster profiles and activitiesfor the budding monster hunter for guaranteed hours offun!

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The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her. Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans! Young, cheerful Nanao can⠙t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit--an ayakashi--leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn t matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao s mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there⠙s more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine...

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The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her. Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans! After years of living as a mistreated outcast after being scarred by a vengeful ayakashi, Nanao is rescued by the mysterious Yako of the Benitsubaki family. Yako, enchanted by Nanao⠙s beauty and the mysterious power that lies within her, takes Nanao in as his wife, and Nanao leaves her torturous life behind her as she moves to live with Yako in the imperial capital. But Nanao soon learns that Yako has scars of his own--Known as the ⠜Tsubaki Demon⠝, Yako is marked with a curse that requires him to suck blood, and Nanao is the perfect vessel for him to feed upon. Even still, Nanao doesn⠙t mind. Grateful for the new life that Yako has given her, life at the Benitsubaki estate--where ayakashi work alongside humans without discrimination or judgement--feels like a dream. Nanao soon finds herself right at home and at ease from the tortures of her past... that is, until she runs into her former master, Reito... Will Nanao ever be able to escape her past, and what will it mean for her future with Yako?

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The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her. Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans! Young, cheerful Nanao can⠙t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit--an ayakashi--leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn t matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao s mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there⠙s more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine...

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From the script writer of the epic TV drama, VICTORIA comes Daisy Goodwin s THE FORTUNE HUNTER for readers of MY LAST DUCHESS (THE AMERICAN HEIRESS) and any novel by Georgette Heyer*A Richard and Judy Book Club title* Pure, light-hearted, unpretentious entertainment Sunday ExpressIn 1875, Sisi, the Empress of Austria is the woman that every man desires and every woman envies. Beautiful, athletic and intelligent, Sisi has everything - except happiness. Bored with the stultifying etiquette of the Hapsburg Court and her dutiful but unexciting husband, Franz Joseph, Sisi comes to England to hunt. She also comes looking for excitement and finds it in the dashing form of Captain Bay Middleton, the only man in Europe who can outride her. Ten years younger than her and engaged to the rich and devoted Charlotte, Bay has everything to lose by falling for a woman who can never be his. But Bay and the Empress are as reckless as each other, and their mutual attraction is a force that cannot be denied.

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C L Miller s The Antique Hunter s Guide to Murder is the start of your new favourite crime series, The Number One Ladies Detective Agency meets The Fellowship of the Puzzle Makers as written by Richard Osman. Freya, itâ ™s down to you to finish what I started. . . Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village in which she grew up for the last 20 years. That is until news arrives that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freyaâ ™s estranged mentor, has diedâ ¦ and the circumstances seem suspicious.You will uncover a reservation, I implore you to attend. . .But when a letter from Arthur is delivered, sent just days before his death, and an ordinary pine chest concealing Arthurâ ™s journals including reservations in her name are revealed, Freya finds herself sucked back into a life sheâ ™d sworn to leave behind.But beware, trust no-one. Your life depends on it. . . Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Arthurâ ™s staunch best friend, Freya follows both clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an â ˜antiques enthusiasts weekendâ ™. But not is all as it seems; the antiques are bad reproductions and the other guests are menacing and secretive.Can Freya and Carole solve the mystery surrounding the weekend before a killer strikes again?

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The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her. Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans! Young, cheerful Nanao can⠙t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit--an ayakashi--leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn t matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao s mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there⠙s more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine...

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The much-anticipated webtoon comes to print! From the creator of Kakuriyo: Bed Breakfast for Spirits and the artist behind Captive Hearts of Oz and the Alice in the Country of... series comes a steamy new historical fantasy romance about a cursed girl shunned by those around her...and the demon hunter who falls for her. Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans! Young, cheerful Nanao can⠙t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit--an ayakashi--leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn t matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao s mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there⠙s more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine...

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Michael Cimino⠙s The Deer Hunter was met with both critical and commercial success upon its release in 1978. However, it was also highly controversial and came to be seen as a powerful statement on the human cost of America s longest war and as a colonialist glorification of anti-Asian violence. Brad Prager s study of the film considers its significance as a war movie and contextualizes its critical reception. Drawing on an archive of contemporaneous materials, as well as an in-depth analysis of the film⠙s lighting, mise-en-scène, multiple cameras and shifting depths of field, Prager examines how the film simultaneously presents itself as a work of cinematic realism, while problematically blurring the lines between fact and fiction. While Cimino felt he had no responsibility to historical truth, depicting a highly stylized version of his own fantasies about the Vietnam War, Prager argues that The Deer Hunter⠙s formal elements were used to bolster his troubling depictions of war and race.Finally, comparing the film with later depictions of US-led intervention such as Albert and Allen Hughes⠙s Dead Presidents (1995) and Spike Lee⠙s Da Five Bloods (2020), Prager illuminates The Deer Hunter⠙s major presumptions, blind spots and omissions, while also presenting a case for its classic status.

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*WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2024*Unearth the mysteries of ancient fossils and discover the life and legacy of Mary Anning in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book for curious young readers.Have you ever found something mysterious? Something where you had no idea what it was but you had this feeling it was important, that it held a secret?Mary Anning was a fossil hunter, scouring the cliffs and seashores of Lyme Regis for strange rocks and shells. Monstrous marine reptiles and dinosaurs had once reigned the land and seas here millions of years ago, disappearing only to leave mysterious traces for humans to puzzle over.Mary s fossils paved the way for modern palaeontology and helped to piece together a picture of how the dinosaurs lived and evolved. Little did she know that 200 years later we would still be talking about her amazing discoveries and how she influenced our understanding of the history of the earth.Beautifully illustrated by brand-new talent Kate Winter, with stunning panoramic fold-out pages, this is a book to treasure and to read again and again, perfect for all fans of natural history and curious young explorers. A captivating story [...] wonderfully atmospheric - JUNO magazine

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A chilling historical horror set in the American west in 1912 following a Lutheran priest who transcribes the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice. Perfect for fans of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab and Interview With The Vampire by Anne Rice.

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A poetic, erudite exploration of history and myth Financial TimesAn unforgettable journey through centuries and across cultures to the pivotal moment in evolution - when humans did something that no species had yet tried - when we became the hunter and no longer the prey. Informed by Greek and Egyptian myth, the stories of poets, shamans and gods, Roberto Calasso s expansive exploration of our relationship to animals and sacrifice, encourages us to reframe our understanding of our place in history, and in the world. Calasso has created a much discussed original genre for these books ... a dense pastiche of myth, biography, criticism, philosophy, history and minutiae ... woven together by Calasso s unflagging vision The New Yorker

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Why grow the same dull vegetables and herbs filling every supermarket shelf? If you re putting in the effort and growing your own, better make it something sensational! There s a thrilling diversity of rare and unusual heirloom plants out there: a riot of beauty, colour, and flavour that can only be experienced by growing your own. So saddle up and join the trail blazed by Mitch the Seed Hunter as he shows you how to source, grow, and enjoy the most amazing cropsin the world. The antithesis of mass-produced hybrids and genetically modified seed, heirloom crops provide a connection with the past, seeds that have been passed down through generations, rescued from oblivion, and preserved by a dedicated community of growers.From Italian flat onions to pink broad beans, apple-sized melons beloved of Queen Anne, to purple-and-white Gniff carrots from Switzerland (almost lost to extinction), orange okra from Japan, and ancient Aztec broccoli – Mitch shares his passion for growing them all and making the most of their incredible flavours.

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Dave Alred is the coach who helped Jonny Wilkinson keep his cool. We can all learn from him Matthew Syed, bestselling author of Black Box Thinking and Rebel Ideas Dave Alred is a genius. There is simply no-one around to match him in his field Jonny Wilkinson _____________________________LEARN TO THRIVE UNDER PRESSURE WITH A LEADING PERFORMANCE COACHPressure is everywhere. Whether it s the stress of hitting an important work deadline, an upcoming job interview, or an end of year exam, it gets the better of us all sometimes. So, how can we achieve our best under pressure and use it to our advantage?In The Pressure Principle, Dave Alred shares eight practical, ground-breaking lessons that you can easily apply to your day-to-day life to help you deal effectively with pressure and perform at your very best. After years of teaching, researching, and coaching, Alred has seen first-hand the consequences that pressure can produce and has created the ultimate universal guide to overcoming this for anyone who needs it. His lessons include:· Mastering the physical symptoms of anxiety· Understanding the power of language · Improving our skills and ability to think effectively when under pressure · The power and importance of practice · Managing our expectations under pressure· Alleviating sensory shut down when extreme pressure hitsNo matter what life throws at you, Dave Alred will equip you with the techniques to face it. _____________________________ Dr Dave Alred is one of the world s most respected performance coaches Mr Porter Dave Alred s infectious enthusiasm is legitimate [...] The principles are universal Telegraph

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The Book of Dave is Booker-shortlisted author Will Self s dazzling sixth novel What if a demented London cabbie called Dave Rudman wrote a book to his estranged son to give him some fatherly advice? What if that book was buried in Hampstead and hundreds of years later, when rising sea levels have put London underwater, spawned a religion? What if one man decided to question life according to Dave? And what if Dave had indeed made a mistake?Shuttling between the recent past and a far-off future where England is terribly altered, The Book of Dave is a strange and troubling mirror held up to our times: disturbing, satirizing and vilifying who and what we think we are. At once a meditation upon the nature of received religion, a love story, a caustic satire of contemporary urban life and a historical detective story set in the far future - this compulsive novel will be enjoyed by readers everywhere, including fans of Martin Amis and Anthony Burgess s A Clockwork Orange. Vivid, visceral and breathtakingly ambitious, this is Self s best yet GQ Mindboggling ... darkly hilarious ... A fascinating book Evening StandardWill Self is the author of nine novels including Cock and Bull; My Idea of Fun; Great Apes; How the Dead Live; Dorian, an Imitation; The Book of Dave; The Butt; Walking to Hollywood and Umbrella, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. He has written five collections of shorter fiction and three novellas: The Quantity Theory of Insanity; Grey Area; License to Hug; The Sweet Smell of Psychosis; Design Faults in the Volvo 760 Turbo; Tough, Tough Toys for Tough, Tough Boys; Dr. Mukti and Other Tales of Woe and Liver: A Fictional Organ with a Surface Anatomy of Four Lobes. Self has also compiled a number of nonfiction works, including The Undivided Self: Selected Stories; Junk Mail; Perfidious Man; Sore Sites; Feeding Frenzy; Psychogeography; Psycho Too and The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Prawn Cracker.

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Dave Asprey turned conventional diet wisdom on its head with The Bulletproof Diet. Now he gives you the tools you need to stay Bulletproof for life. “An incredible compilation of recipes that’s sure to help many achieve their health-related goals.”—David Perlmutter, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain In The Bulletproof Diet, Dave Asprey outlined the plan responsible for his 100-pound weight loss, which he came to by “biohacking” his body and optimizing every aspect of his health. The unconventional plan urges you to skip breakfast, stop counting calories, eat high levels of healthy saturated fat, work out less, sleep better, and add smart supplements. In doing so, Dave says you ll gain energy, build lean muscle, and watch the pounds melt off—just as he and so many others have. Bulletproof: The Cookbook picks up where the diet plan leaves off, arming you with 125 recipes. Famous for his butter-laden Bulletproof Coffee, Dave packs the book with the delicious, filling meals he uses to maintain his weight loss and sustain his boundless energy. Once you get your hands on these mouthwatering recipes, you’ll be hungry for more—and this book is just what you’ll reach for. The Bulletproof lifestyle is your blueprint to a supercharged life.

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When Darwin set out to explain the origin of species, he made no attempt to answer the deeper question: what is life?For generations, scientists have struggled to make sense of this fundamental question. Life really does look like magic: even a humble bacterium accomplishes things so dazzling that no human engineer can match it. And yet, huge advances in molecular biology over the past few decades have served only to deepen the mystery. So can life be explained by known physics and chemistry, or do we need something fundamentally new?In this penetrating and wide-ranging new analysis, world-renowned physicist and science communicator Paul Davies searches for answers in a field so new and fast-moving that it lacks a name, a domain where computing, chemistry, quantum physics and nanotechnology intersect. At the heart of these diverse fields, Davies explains, is the concept of information: a quantity with the power to unify biology with physics, transform technology and medicine, and even to illuminate the age-old question of whether we are alone in the universe.From life s murky origins to the microscopic engines that run the cells of our bodies, The Demon in the Machine is a breath-taking journey across the landscape of physics, biology, logic and computing. Weaving together cancer and consciousness, two-headed worms and bird navigation, Davies reveals how biological organisms garner and process information to conjure order out of chaos, opening a window on the secret of life itself.

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The story of a girl, a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations, from best-selling, award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies, author of The Storm Whale #39;It #39;s a world fans won #39;t want to leave #39; - The Observer As a fearsome storm blows around Noi’s house, his grandma tells of an unforgettable friendship between a little girl and a whale, many storms ago. But as she finishes her tale of perseverance and new beginnings, Noi soon realises it’s part of their own story, too. This glorious addition to the bestselling Storm Whale series celebrates the stories and the love that are passed down through generations. Praise for books from the World of the The Storm Whale: “A simple but powerful story about loneliness and the love between a parent and child” – New York Times “heartwarming story of family and friendship with striking artwork that perfectly captures the seaside world. – The Big Issue ‘At the heart of this emotionally charged story is the joy of a lasting friendship, tender and true’ – The Bookseller “Intensely atmospheric, full of biting cold, tender detail and warm light, this is a book to cuddle up with” – The Guardian “Benji Davies is fast establishing himself as a leading light in children’s picture books” – Huffington Post Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma BirdAlso by Benji Davies: Grandad #39;s Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

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1867. When plant hunter Harry Compton receives a rare specimen and a map, he sets out to find fame and fortune. But where there is wealth there is corruption, and soon Harry is fleeing England, sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow â “ both in pursuit of the plant that could change their futures.

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A traveling salesman with little formal education, Max Hunter gravitated to song catching and ballad hunting while on business trips in the Ozarks. Hunter recorded nearly 1600 traditional songs by more than 200 singers from the mid-1950s through the mid-1970s, all the while focused on preserving the music in its unaltered form. Sarah Jane Nelson chronicles Hunterâ ™s song collecting adventures alongside portraits of the singers and mentors he met along the way. The guitar-strumming Hunter picked up the recording habit to expand his repertoire but almost immediately embraced the role of song preservationist. Being a local allowed Hunter to merge his native Ozark earthiness with sharp observational skills to connect--often more than once--with his singers. Hunterâ ™s own ability to be present added to that sense of connection. Despite his painstaking approach, ballad collecting was also a source of pleasure for Hunter. Ultimately, his dedication to capturing Ozarks song culture in its natural state brought Hunter into contact with people like Vance Randolph, Mary Parler, and non-academic folklorists who shared his values.

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The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who s reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots? The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Colouring Book.And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! Dav Pilkey s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout.

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nbsp;A powerful and beautifully illustrated story about migration and the meaning of home, from the award-winning team behind The Promise.Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. A breathtaking new picture book by children s author Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin, winner of the Bratislava Illustration Biennale and the Bologna Ragazzi Prize for Illustration. Starting a new life in a new country, a young boy feels lost and alone – until he meets an old man who keeps racing pigeons. Together they pin their hopes on a race across Europe and the special bird they believe can win it: King of the Sky. Nicola Davies’ beautiful story – an immigrant’s tale with a powerful resonance in our troubled times – is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture. A musical adaptation of King of the Sky has already met with success on the stage, shown two years running at the Hay Festival and due to tour Welsh theatres next spring.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A great book ... a wonderful way of talking about our current world Rory Stewart Mischievous and fiercely intelligent Ed Smith, New Statesman One of the most insightful books I ve read in a long time Sam Freedman The kind of book from which you look up to find the world suddenly more comprehensible Guardian One of the most useful books of 2024 EconomistWhen we avoid taking a decision, what happens to it? In The Unaccountability Machine, Dan Davies examines why markets, institutions and even governments systematically generate outcomes that everyone involved claims not to want. He casts new light on the writing of Stafford Beer, a legendary economist who argued in the 1950s that we should regard organisations as artificial intelligences, capable of taking decisions that are distinct from the intentions of their members.Management cybernetics was Beer s science of applying self-regulation in organisational settings, but it was largely ignored - with the result being the political and economic crises that that we see today. With his signature blend of cynicism and journalistic rigour, Davies looks at what s gone wrong, and what might have been, had the world listened to Stafford Beer when it had the chance.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America s favorite personal finance expert, Dave Ramsey.By now, you ve already heard all of the nutty get-rich-quick schemes and the fiscal diet fads that leave you with a lot of quirky ideas but not a penny in your pocket. If you re tired of the lies and sick of the false promises, Dave is here to provide practical, long-term help. The Total Money Makeover is the simplest, most straightforward game plan for completely changing your finances. And, best of all, these principles are based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies. This is the financial reset you ve been looking for.The Total Money Makeover will give you the tools and the encouragement you need to:Design a sure-fire plan for paying off all debt--from your cars to your home and everything in between using the debt snowball methodBreak bad habits and make lasting changes when it comes to your relationship with moneyRecognize the 10 most dangerous money mythsSet aside enough money to pay for unexpected expenses and emergenciesSave enough money for your retirementLive like no one else, so later you can LIVE (and GIVE) like no one else! This new edition of The Total Money Makeover includes new content that will help you tackle marriage conflict, college debt, and so much more.

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An ultimately inspiring story of how giraffes have dealt with modern climate change, beautifully told and illustrated â “ and marking the launch of an exciting new series.Once, this season of rains was the season of giraffes... In this powerful picture-book, bestselling children s author Nicola Davies writes in collaboration with conservationist Kisilu Musya to explain how one of the world s best-loved animals has dealt with the challenges of climate change. Giraffes were once a part of daily life in Niger â “ but after severe droughts one year, when the rains eventually return, the giraffes are nowhere to be seen. However, as award-winning artist Emily Sutton s magnificent illustrations capture, The Beauty of Giraffes ultimately has a hopeful, celebratory story to share ... and an important point to make about how human beings can change for the better. Nicola Davies is one of the best children s writers in the business. Huffington Post Emily Sutton is one of our greatest children s illustrators. The Times

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A heartfelt story from the author of King of the Sky, The Day War Came and The Promise, with an important point to make about male mental health.Javier has a secret. On one of his fatherâ ™s fishing trips, he finds an albatross caught on the hooks â “ alive, if only barely. Against his fatherâ ™s orders, Javier smuggles the bird to safety and begins nursing it back to health. Every day the albatross accepts a little more food, but she shows no sign of wanting to use her wings. And if Javier s new friend refuses to fly, how will she ever find her way home? With words by award-winning author Nicola Davies and dramatic watercolours by Salvatore Rubbino, this is a beautiful story about the power of empathy. Nicola Davies is one of the best children s writers in the business. Huffington Post

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In-debt screenwriter Steven Hollis is handed a ticket out of his dead-end lifestyle when the mob tasks him with killing the biggest exec in Hollywood. Fans of Goodfellas will love this Hard Case Crime graphic novel from writer and artist duo of Dave Dwonch and Travis Hymel.The award-winning imprint Hard Case Crime presents a wacky story of guns, ganja and gambling from writer Dave Dwonch artist Travis Hymel.Steven Hollis is a mild-mannered scriptwriter with a love for risk and reward. When he gambles his way into debt, the Mob offer him a one-way ticket from under their thumb. All he has to do is kill the biggest Hollywood executive in the industry…However, plans derail when a trip to Mexico City turns sour. A drug deal gone wrong sets the cartel on the hunt for a rag-tag group of actors, writers and executives as they have a no-holds-barred standoff!If youÂ’re a fan of cinema classics and a totally balls-to-the-wall action adventure, this is the book for you!The Loose End graphic novel collects The Loose End issues #1-4.

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The era-defining manga phenomenon finally arrives in a gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition. The source of multiple anime series, specials, films, live-action adaptations, and video games, CITY HUNTER is beloved for its mix of action, comedy, and romance, and has sold over 50 million volumes worldwide. This English-language omnibus edition contains the first three volumes of the series, beautifully printed and packed with all of the original art, including a 4-page full-color insert. This omnibus will be a prize for a collector’s shelf.James Bond meets Lupin the Third! A stylish cocktail of hard-boiled action and raunchy comedy, manga classic CITY HUNTER follows exceptional marksman and compassionate sleazeball Ryo Saeba as he sweeps corruption from the lavish 80 #39;s Tokyo nightlife, one evil at a time. Readers follow the City Hunter as he takes on underground odd jobs, ranging from serving as the bodyguard of a captivating madame to executing a vengeful assassination of a corrupt politician, navigating through quick-witted thrills and intense dramas. The City Hunter Ryo Saeba does the dirty work of cleaning up Tokyo’s nightlife with his heart of gold worn on his sleeve. Created by Tsukasa Hojo, who is also known for the hit series Cat #39;s Eye, City Hunter showcases his exceptional talent in crafting engaging narratives that blend action and humor seamlessly.

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What is the What is Dave Eggers s astonishing novel about one of the world s most brutal civil warsValentino Achak Deng is just a boy when conflict separates him from his family and forces him to leave his small Sudanese village, joining thousands of other orphans on their long, long walk to Ethiopia, where they find safety - for a time. Along the way Valentino encounters enemy soldiers, liberation rebels and deadly militias, hyenas and lions, disease and starvation. But there are experiences ahead that will test his spirit in even greater ways than these . . .Truly epic in scope, and told with expansive humanity, deep compassion and unexpected humour, What is the What is an eye-opening account of life amid the madness of war and an unforgettable tale of tragedy and triumph. If there was ever any doubt that Dave Eggers is one of our most important storytellers, What Is the What should put it to rest... [A] strange, beautiful and unforgettable work San Francisco Chronicle A remarkable book: harrowing, witty, wretched, delightful; and always compelling, always surprising London Review of BooksAll of the author s proceeds from this book will go to the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation. Read more at: www.valentinoachakdeng.com.

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FROM METRO NEWSPAPER S FINANCE EXPERT, A GUIDE TO SAVING MONEY WITH CLEVER HINTS, TIPS AND HACKS.If it feels like your money doesn t go as far as it did before, you re right. The good news is that you can do something about it.Whether it s reducing your food waste to save on your supermarket spending, getting more miles to the gallon on the road or beating retailers at their best tricks for getting you to spend more, there are thousands of ways to stretch your money - you just need to know where to look. In this book, finance expert Kara Gammell has divided the contents by topic so you can start in the areas of your life where you think you could make the biggest savings. You ll find tips for entertaining the kids on a shoestring, money-saving hacks on booking your next summer break and many more . . . From laundry tips to multi-tasking kitchen tools, ingenious travel advice to getting the best out of customer service, the author dispenses no-nonsense advice that is incredibly easy to fit into your life, saving you much-needed cash along the way. Also touching on the bigger money questions like how and where to invest, which cashback schemes are the best and how to run a household in the most efficient and cost-effective way, this book will show you how.When life feels out of control, taking these little steps each day can help you feel like you are back in the driver s seat. You ll be surprised at how soon your savings can add up.

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Plucky Gon’s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure.Hunters dedicate their lives to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass earn the right to call themselves Hunters.When country boy Gon decides to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a legendary Hunter, he embarks across the perilous sea to take the Hunter Exam. After he finally finds the elusive Exam Hall, the other Hunter hopefuls prove deadly serious, and the tests are wild and wicked. Will Gon’s plucky spirit and courageous heart be enough to carry him closer to his dream?

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A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions. - Roy Lancaster Travel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionized medicine and advanced our understanding of science.Circling the globe from Australia #39;s Botany Bay to the Tibetan plateau, from the deserts of Southern Africa to the jungles of Brazil, this book presents an incredible cast of characters - dedicated researchers and reckless adventurers, physicians, lovers and thieves. Meet dauntless Scots explorer David Douglas and visionary Prussian thinker Alexander von Humboldt, the #39;Green Samurai #39; Mikinori Ogisu and the intrepid 17th century entomologist Maria Sibylla Merian - the first woman known to have made a living from science.Beautifully illustrated with over 100 botanical artworks from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this absorbing book tells the stories of how plants have travelled across the world - from the missions of the Pharaohs right up to 21st century seed-banks and the many new and endangered species being named every year.***THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous research organization and a major international visitor attraction. It harnesses the power of its science, the rich diversity of its gardens and collections to unearth why plants and fungi matter to everyone. Its aspiration is to end the extinction crisis and help create a world where nature and biodiversity are protected, valued and managed sustainably.

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**SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** The Garden Jungle is a wonderful introduction to the hundreds of small creatures with whom welive cheek-by-jowl and of the myriad ways that we can encourage them to thrive.The Garden Jungle is about the wildlife that lives right under our noses, in our gardens and parks, between the gaps in the pavement, and in the soil beneath our feet. Wherever you are right now, the chances are that there are worms, woodlice, centipedes, flies, silverfish, wasps, beetles, mice, shrews and much, much more, quietly living within just a few paces of you.Dave Goulson gives us an insight into the fascinating and sometimes weird lives of these creatures, taking us burrowing into the compost heap, digging under the lawn and diving into the garden pond. He explains how our lives and ultimately the fate of humankind are inextricably intertwined with that of earwigs, bees, lacewings and hoverflies, unappreciated heroes of the natural world.The Garden Jungle is at times an immensely serious book, exploring the environmental harm inadvertently done by gardeners who buy intensively reared plants in disposable plastic pots, sprayed with pesticides and grown in peat cut from the ground. Goulson argues that gardens could become places where we can reconnect with nature and rediscover where food comes from. For anyone who has a garden, and cares about our planet, this book is essential reading.

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⠜Spectacular ⠦ you can almost smell the surf between the pages.⠝ The Times⠜Five stars ⠓ if you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this.⠝ The TelegraphFrom Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins ⠓ all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton s exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child s first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.⠜Ravishing ⠦ the perfect companion to a seaside holiday⠝ The Sunday Times⠜Just dive in and enjoy⠝ Sunday Express

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Freya, it’s down to you to finish what I started . . .Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village in which she grew up for the last 20 years. That is until news arrives that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freya’s estranged mentor, has died – and the circumstances seem suspicious. You will uncover an invitation, I implore you to attend . . . But when a letter from Arthur is delivered, sent just days before his death, and an ordinary pine chest concealing Arthur’s journals are revealed, Freya finds herself sucked back into a life she’d sworn to leave behind.But beware, trust no-one. Your life depends on it . . . Joining forces with her eccentric Aunt Carole, Arthur’s staunch best friend, Freya follows both clues and her instincts to an old manor house for an ‘antiques enthusiasts weekend’. But not is all as it seems; the antiques are bad reproductions and the guests all have something to hide.Can Freya and Carole solve the mystery and unearth the killer before they strike again?

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Howl with laughter with the SEVENTH book in the hilarious full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain! Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a new life with Li l Petey. But when Petey s own father arrives, Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being good and doing good. Dav Pilkey s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one s self. Full colour pages throughout.

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Howl with laughter with the FIFTH book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn t alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World s Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? Dav Pilkey s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one s self. Full colour pages throughout.

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A picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world.On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman⠙s bag. But she finds she can⠙t have it without promising something in return ⠓ to ⠜plant them all⠝. When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come. Inspired by the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being, and that now, more than ever, we need to renew that relationship, The Promise is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony. And Laura Carlin s delicate illustrations capture a young girl⠙s journey from a harsh, urban reality to the beauty and vitality of a changed world.

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Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who s reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

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