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BY THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A SHORT HISTORY OF DRUNKENNESSDiscover the unpredictable origins and etymologies of our Christmas customs this festive season. For something that happens every year of our lives, we really don't know much about Christmas....
Editeur :
Penguin
Parution :
2016-11-03
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Find yourself confused, nodding along when a rouleur relates how le biscuit was effrité (crumbled)? How today they’re feeling Angers (past caring)? Fear no more, for Boulting's Velosaurus will illuminate, enlighten and, frankly, mislead. In his Velosaurus, ITV Tour de...
Editeur :
Vintage Digital
Parution :
2016-10-20
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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2016-10-06
ePub
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'I LOVE THE BOOK... A BRILLIANT READ' Chris Evans, Radio 2 Breakfast Show'This book, that I approached with caution, turns out to be magnificent. Tested it with the Moondog entry. Passed A+' Danny Baker, Radio 5LiveA CELEBRATION OF CURIOSITY AND OBSESSIONStep into a...
Editeur :
Chambers
Parution :
2016-10-06
ePub
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Why do cats cry to come in and then cry to go out again?Why do they chatter silently at the window?Why can't they be trained to fetch your slippers? Where are the most unusual places they've been employed as mousers?Why are there so many cat superstitions? This cat...
Editeur :
Headline
Parution :
2016-10-06
ePub
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This authoritative A–Z provides a wealth of up-to-date information on every country in the world, including dependent territories. Each entry provides a brief history of the country and outlines its political, economic, and social issues. A quick-reference fact box...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2016-10-06
ePub
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'Fred's wry observations delight fans young and old...' DOGS TODAY The nation’s favourite canny cartoon canine is here again with another bumper collection of his most chucklesome strips from the Daily Mail.
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2016-09-08
ePub
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The Idea Book.The How-to Book.The Everything Book. It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to...
Editeur :
Workman Publishing Company
Parution :
2016-09-06
ePub
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Tips and ideas from country escapes to city breaks Hen parties come in every shape and size, but what unites them is that they are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate love and friendship, and to have an awesome party! Whatever your style and budget, this book is...
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2016-07-14
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The true, cutting-edge story of man's epic quest to find an Earth-like planet capable of sustaining complex life.In 1995 two Swiss astronomers discovered a planet circling a star other than our Sun. This changed our perception of the Universe forever, proving that Earth...
Editeur :
Quercus
Parution :
2016-07-14
ePub
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From our own solar system to the edges of the universe, 50 Astronomy Ideas You Really Need to Know is your introduction to the most important concepts, discoveries and mysteries in astronomy. How did the universe begin? Where did the Moon come from? What happens in the...
Editeur :
Greenfinch
Parution :
2016-07-07
ePub
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50 Science Ideas You Really Need to Know is your guide to the biggest questions and deepest concepts from across the whole of science. What was the Big Bang? How did life on Earth arise? What does quantum mechanics tell us about the universe? Is true artificial...
Editeur :
Greenfinch
Parution :
2016-07-07
ePub
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A Dictionary of Logic expands on Oxford's coverage of the topic in works such as The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics, andA Dictionary of Computer Science. Featuring more than 450 entries primarily concentrating on technical...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2016-06-16
ePub
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'One hates an author that’s all author.' Lord Byron With quips, quotes and insults from beloved literary figures such as William Shakespeare, Virginia Woolf and Ernest Hemingway to modern literati including Zadie Smith and Will Self, this charming book reveals...
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2016-06-09
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‘Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.’ Charles Haughey From classic favourites Oscar Wilde and W. B. Yeats to modern greats including Maeve Binchy and Spike Milligan, this delightful book of quips, quotes and insults celebrates the very...
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2016-06-09
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Huge numbers of people want to write for children, but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this increasingly comeptitive area. This inspiring and practical guide from acknowledged expert on children's publishing Louise Jordan, will show you how to make...
Editeur :
Piatkus
Parution :
2016-05-26
Collection :
Tom Thorne Novels
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Catering for any large scale celebration can be daunting. Where will you hold the event? How much food will you need? When should you start the preparation? This book passes on the secrets of the trade to ensure that the preparation goes smoothly and that the food...
Editeur :
Robinson
Parution :
2016-05-05
ePub
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A Dictionary of Marketing is an accessible and wide-ranging A-Z, providing over 2,500 entries on topics spanning terms for traditional marketing techniques (from strategy, positioning, segmentation, and branding, to all aspects of marketing planning, research, and...
Editeur :
OUP Oxford
Parution :
2016-04-28
ePub
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Whatever dream you’re working towards, a few wise words can help make any challenge easier. This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring quotations and simple but effective tips to help you get the most out of every day.
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2016-04-14
ePub
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'Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.' Letter to Fanny KnightThis entertaining collection gathers together Jane Austen’s wisest and wittiest quotations. The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen is a book full of sense and...
Editeur :
Summersdale
Parution :
2016-03-10
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