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Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 496, Publishers: Scarlett Press, Author: DRAKE VASILISA, ISBN-13: 9798347117048, Date of issue: 2026

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: FORGE, Author: Joe Bennett, ISBN-13: 9781250782694, Date of issue: 2021

The classic novel about Paddington--who's now a major movie star Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . .

Once, there was the Truth which shone as pure as Gold.Then, came a Beast who devoured Winter's lights. 'Twas Gold versus PoisonDarkness versus LightKing versus BeastDay verses NightA Beast as Dark as Night is the epic finale to The Winter Souls Series, a Christmas themed collection with holiday myths and folklore. Ideal for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms by Meredith Rusu and Ashleigh Powell.Praise for the Winter Souls Series:"Wow, I loved this book! It was gripping, fast paced, and full of action, yet not lacking in heart. Highly recommend for young YA readers upwards."- USA Today Bestselling author Alice Ivinya"It's the Chronicles of Narnia meets Harry Potter. This fantastic winter tale is the perfect blend of classic portal fantasy and the magic world co-existing with our own. It's a beautiful reminder of what is truly important in life."- USA Today Bestselling author Astrid V. J."Fans of Chronicles of Narnia will be thrilled with this new wintery adventure!"- Nikki Mitchell, author of Nightshade Forest"Whimsical, action-packed, clean, and completely immersive."- Goodreads Review

Spanning decades and continents, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing is a dark, magical realist family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism and inescapability of fate in stunningly rendered folklore.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: LOVE X LOVE, Author: RUI ASAJIMA, ISBN-13: 9781427875501, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: LOVELOVE, Author: GURI NOJIRO, ISBN-13: 9781427877123, Date of issue: 2024

She's the rigid workaholic. He's the insufferable troublemaker.Cerise Thornheart has one goal: to become dean at the prestigious university where she teaches. When she's invited to join a team on an expedition to research wildlife in a remote jungle, she jumps at the chance. But when her original partner falls ill, he is replaced with the rogue disaster, Doctor Pendragon.Liam Pendragon lives life by the seat of his pants. Sick of the deadlines, paperwork and confines of rigorous academia, he's itching to get out of his oppressive office. When he receives a last-minute invitation to fill-in for a colleague on a research trip, he's thrilled. Until he learns he will be partnering with the uptight and tenacious Doctor Thornheart.As irritation ensues, Liam and Cerise must set their differences aside and learn to get along if they have any chance of making it through their trip, especially when unforeseen circumstances leave them stranded in the jungle. Together...alone.A Beastologist's Field Notes of Fated Affection is a cozy, spicy, fantasy romcom with a black cat/golden retriever romance, hilarious jungle adventures and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Explore ‘Beatle Land’ and the iconic sites associated with their fame, revealing why the city of Liverpool was crucial to their success.The “Fab Four”—John, Paul, George, and Ringo—were all born and brought up in Liverpool, and this illustrated guide reveals why the city was crucial to their musical success. Following in their footsteps and including a handy location map of iconic sites, the book explores the influence that these places had on their most famous singles. Readers will discover the significance of songs such as “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Penny Lane” as well as iconic music venue The Cavern Club.

Ten of Beatrix Potter's most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication in of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" 1902 to her later tales set around her farm, "Hill Top." A wonderful illustrated introduction provides background on Beatrix Potter and the people and places that inspired her writing.

The eagerly anticipated new YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen.Pandora is the first human woman - made by the gods on Olympus for one simple purpose: to love and be loved by her new husband, the titan Epimatheos.The only problem? He wants nothing to do with her.Hurt and confused, Pandora struggles to find meaning in her new life. What's the point of being given all these gifts by the gods, if she can't get this infuriating, awful, frankly very rude man (with an admittedly quite nice face) to love her? Maybe she's failing at her life's purpose. Or maybe she's destined for an entirely different one . . . ?As Pandora and Matheos work to uncover why she was created, that fated connection between them feels increasingly difficult to ignore. And with that comes terrible risk. Because Matheos's traitorous brother, Prometheus, is a seer - and before the gods captured him he issued a final warning: that Pandora and Matheos's love will be humanity's doom.So . . . what do you do when faced with an all-powerful love . . . that just happens to threaten the end of the world?Pandora's about to find out.A glorious sunshine/grumpy romantic re-imagining of the Pandora myth, from the bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen and The End Crowns All

Losing has never been easy for a Maddox, but death always wins. Eleven years to the day after eloping in Vegas with Abby, Special Agent Travis Maddox delivers his own brand of vigilante justice to mob boss Benny Carlisi. Vegas's oldest and most violent cri

'Tender, humorous and moving’ COSMOPOLITAN'Visceral, wild, and so beautifully necessary.' SALMA EL-WARDANY, author of THESE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS'Radojevic’s stories and fragments are so sharp-edged they could draw blood. Fierce, funny and angry.' CATHERINE MAYER, author TIME/LIFE***Across thirty striking tales, Monika Radojevic weaves together the surreal with the everyday, confronting the experiences of contemporary womanhood with a tender ferocity shot through with humour. A woman walks into a bar, and nobody notices. A newly married couple are punished for their childlessness with an unsettling nocturnal invasion. A girl trades her vocal cords for a chance at freedom. A door-to-door salesperson offers the antidote to women’s fear – but it comes at a high price. Bubbling with an urgent rage that occasionally tips over into vengeance, Radojevic deftly charts the moments that make a life: from the warmth of first love to the recognition of anger, and the possibilities that take shape as we find or lose our ability to speak. A Beautiful Lack of Consequence explores the ways in which the world bends and breaks women with the pressure it puts on them – and what happens when those women snap back. Moving and irreverent, dark and otherworldly, A Beautiful Lack of Consequence is a blazing debut collection from the winner of the #Merky Books New Writers’ Prize. ***'Thoughtful, introspective and darkly funny' READER REVIEW'So beautiful and raw' READER REVIEW'Biting . . . a must read!' READER REVIEW

Scandal, sabotage and spies. Who knew the beauty industry was so cutthroat! This was a thoroughly compulsive and addictive read." Kate Thompson, bestselling author ofThe Little Wartime LibraryBestselling author Gill Paul reveals the history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned decades in a world that was changing dramatically for womenperfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, and Beatriz Williams.They could have been allies: two self-made millionaires who invented a global industry, in an era when wife and mother were supposed to be the highest goals for their sex. Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein each founded empires built on grit and determinationand yet they became locked in a feud spanning three continents, two world wars, and the Great Depression.Brought up in poverty, Canadian-born Elizabeth Arden changed popular opinion, persuading women from all walks of life -to buy skincare products that promised them youth and beauty. Helena Rubinstein left her native Poland, and launched her company with scientific claims about her miracle creams made with anti-ageing herbs.And when it came to business, nothing was off-limits: poaching each others employees, copying each others products, planting spies, hiring ex-husbands, and one-upping each other every chance they had.This was a rivalry from which there was no surrender! And through it all were two women, bold, brazen, and determined to succeedno matter the personal cost.In this sweeping novel from the bestselling author of Jackie and Maria and The Manhattan Girls, two larger-than life fashion icons come alive with all their passion, bitterness, and ambition as they each try to live the American dream."An absolute decadent joy from beginning to end; this is the perfect summer read!" Hazel Gaynor,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Last Lifeboat"[A] poignant and timeless story. Natasha Lester,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Paris Orphan

'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE-------- "One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday."From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world. On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves. There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty. This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places. A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy - the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.

An invitation to explore the story of scripture with fresh eyes and focused intention over the course of a year.Study the entire Bible with a guided reading plan for each day of the week spanning the various biblical literary genres, with thoughtful prompts to invite deeper reflection. This study is designed with to engage women in the Bible throughout a year. Each chapter also includes original illustrations from artist Rachel Yumi Chung.Embark on a journey of curiosity and contemplation, exploring the relevance of these ancient words in our contemporary lives.Delve into the intricate narrative of the Bible with a joy born from understanding and insight.Explore topics such as:The Relationship Between God and HumanityThe Beauty of Serving OthersLiving Out Our FaithThe Work of the CrossThe Joy of WorshipAnd 47 additional chapters

A Beautiful Year with Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted devotional that combines Scripture, prayer, and contemplative imagery to invite you into a peaceful rhythm of daily connection with God.Created with simplicity and depth in mind, this 30-day devotional is especially suited for those who long to connect with God but struggle to find the time. Each entry is short, meaningful, and easy to engage with—offering a Bible passage, a brief reflection, and a closing prayer that help you pause, recenter, and draw near to God, even in life"s busiest seasons.To create a richer, more meditative experience, A Beautiful Year with Jesus features original artwork by two gifted artists: Rachel Yumi Chung and Katie Waiyu. Rachel, based in Virginia, paints whimsical, joy-filled worlds deeply rooted in faith, Korean heritage, and a sense of wonder. Katie, based in the UK with roots in Hong Kong, crafts art that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and invites the viewer into rest. Together, their illustrations infuse each page with visual peace and gentle reflection.Whether you begin your mornings with it or return to it in quiet moments throughout the day, A Beautiful Year with Jesus offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter the presence of Jesus—one day at a time.

A Beautiful Year with Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted devotional that combines Scripture, prayer, and contemplative imagery to invite you into a peaceful rhythm of daily connection with God.Created with simplicity and depth in mind, this 30-day devotional is especially suited for those who long to connect with God but struggle to find the time. Each entry is short, meaningful, and easy to engage with—offering a Bible passage, a brief reflection, and a closing prayer that help you pause, recenter, and draw near to God, even in life"s busiest seasons.To create a richer, more meditative experience, A Beautiful Year with Jesus features original artwork by two gifted artists: Rachel Yumi Chung and Katie Waiyu. Rachel, based in Virginia, paints whimsical, joy-filled worlds deeply rooted in faith, Korean heritage, and a sense of wonder. Katie, based in the UK with roots in Hong Kong, crafts art that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and invites the viewer into rest. Together, their illustrations infuse each page with visual peace and gentle reflection.Whether you begin your mornings with it or return to it in quiet moments throughout the day, A Beautiful Year with Jesus offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter the presence of Jesus—one day at a time.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: FRANCES LINCOLN, Author: Anna Shepeta, ISBN-13: 9780711249547, Date of issue: 2021

Esteemed prayer book editor Storey provides nearly 200 prayers for anyone new to the Catholic faith. He places the prayers in their historical and liturgical contexts and groups them by theme.

Learn to carve and paint expressive animal figures from simple blocks of wood!In this book, master sculptor Mio Hashimoto reveals the secrets and techniques behind her rustic, whimsical and lifelike animal sculptures. She teaches you the entire process of creating an endearing animal sculpture—from the preliminary sketch and wood selection, to the techniques needed to saw, sculpt and paint it. She even recommends the tools and materials to buy.The book provides 5 detailed tutorials with hundreds of color photos for the following animal sculptures: A Sweet Kitty with a curlicue tail and soulful eyesA Baby Penguin with downy feathersA Dozing Cat with its eyes pinched shut and its paws curled overA Bear on a Swing, ready to put on a showA delightful Donkey with a round belly and stubby legsAlso included are dozens of inspirational photos of wooden animals from Hashimoto"s extensive portfolio. Learn to create a rough sketch and select a block of wood. Then, rough in the shape with a saw and carve the details with an array of chisels. Finally, learn how to paint your completed carving, preserve it and prepare it for display. You will be amazed at the results!

Property might be theft. But the housing market is murder . . . A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering is a gripping thriller about what it's like to be young, skilled, unemployed - and on the run.'Fantastic' Zoe Ball'Madly fun and exciting' Lisa Jewell'Who knew murder could be so funny. A joyous read from start to finish. I loved it!’ Clare Mackintosh'Witty, dazzling and incredibly addictive' Jenny Colgan'A bloody brilliant, fantastic book ... I’m bereft now I’ve finished it’ Philippa Perry'It’s laugh-out-loud funny, proceeding at a pace that makes it almost impossible to put down.' Sunday Times'A comic delight' Financial Times'Smart, satirical, knowledgable, accurate, punchy, laugh out loud funny, surprising, shocking, thought provoking ... Loved it.' Matt Chorley, The Times__________Property might be theft. But the housing market is murder.My name is Al. I live in wealthy people's second homes while their real owners are away.I don’t rob them, I don’t damage anything… I’m more an unofficial house-sitter than an actual criminal.Life is good.Or it was - until last night, when my friends and I broke into the wrong place, on the wrong day, and someone wound up dead.And now … now we’re in a great deal of trouble.__________Readers love A Beginner's Guide . . .***** 'I just didn't want this to end. The narrator's voice is very, very engaging: a little cynical, very witty and all roundjolly good fun.'***** 'I was more than pleasantly surprised. It has some brilliantly written characters and the plot keeps you engaged throughout.'***** 'I was gripped to the very end.'***** 'Great fun, fast paced and quirkily written.'***** 'This book is so far fetched that it's brilliant!'__________More love for A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering . . .'Filled with humour, shocks, love and hate – and a few tips on how to beat the housing crisis.’ Express'[Andrew Hunter Murray] has written something so funny and clever, you will want to give him a badge.’ Cariad Lloyd'A propulsive plot, an ingenious narrator and lashings of intrigue make this a genuine and thoroughly enjoyable page-turner.' Guardian'A thoroughly entertaining mix of whodunnit, social satire and a cunningly smuggled-in love story. Highly recommended.' Mail on Sunday'Tremendous fun: a quirky, gripping and insightful novel that kept me reading late into the night.' Elizabeth Macneal'This is a giddy, addictive thrill ride of a book - who knew accidental espionage was so much fun?!' Daisy Buchanan'Legit brilliant, FUN and FUNNY and I couldn’t recommend it more' Stevie Martin'Dark, funny, and deeply twisted' Val McDermid'An excellent pacy caper’ Professor Sophie Ratcliffe'Tremendous fun: a quirky, gripping and insightful novel that kept me reading late into the night.' Elizabeth Macneal'The plot is corset-tight and lavish with its surprises. An amusing crime caper…a delight.' Strong Words Magazine'Filled with humour, shocks, love and hate – and a few handy tips on how to beat the housing crisis… Funny, thoughtful and all-round entertaining.' Press Association

A Beginner's Guide to Building an Acoustic GuitarReady to craft your very own acoustic guitar from scratch in your own workshop? If you're a complete novice, music enthusiast, or aspiring luthier, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion for building a beautiful, playable instrument with confidence.Imagine standing in your workspace, running your fingers across the smooth curves of a guitar you built with your own hands - every joint perfectly fitted, every fret precisely placed, every note resonating with pride. Building an acoustic guitar isn't just a project; it's a journey of craftsmanship and artistry. But for many, the process feels impossibly complex and expensive.This guide shatters those barriers. Nicholas L. Wright breaks down every step into clear, achievable lessons that turn intimidation into inspiration. With affordable methods, minimal tool requirements, and simplified techniques, you'll learn how to build smarter, more efficiently, and with greater creative satisfaction. From selecting the right woods to shaping the neck and installing frets, this book shows you how to utilize simple tools for professional results.What Makes This Guide Different?It's designed for real people who want to build their dream guitar without industrial equipment or expert-level skills.Inside, you'll discover:✅ Step-by-Step Instructions - every phase clearly explained for confident progress✅ Minimal Tool Approach - build professionally without breaking the bank✅ Beginner-Friendly Methods that grow with your woodworking skills✅ Wood Selection Guidance for tone, durability, and affordability✅ Troubleshooting Solutions for common building challenges✅ Money-Saving Techniques to keep your project affordable✅ Professional Finishing Tips for stunning visual results✅ Complete Workflow from raw materials to playable instrumentBy the time you finish, you won't just understand guitar building - you'll master it, creating an instrument that reflects your dedication and craftsmanship.⚡Start Building TodayDon't let your dream instrument remain imaginary. Transform raw wood into musical reality with A Beginner's Guide to Building an Acoustic Guitar and join craftspeople worldwide creating instruments they'll treasure forever.

Learn to create vividly realistic colored pencil drawings in just a few lessons!A Beginner"s Guide to Colored Pencil Drawing provides instructions for creating brilliantly realistic drawings featuring rich shadows, bright highlights, smooth gradients, and glowing colors. Learn at your own pace over the course of 14 easy-to-follow lessons!This complete all-in-one guide starts with the basics—drawing lines, adding colors, drawing shapes and creating gradations. Then, it provides a series of detailed lessons teaching you how to draw colorful, everyday objects, such as:Food items like burgers, breakfasts, cookies, pickles, tarts, melons, apples, asparagus and cocktailsFlowers & plants such as hydrangeas, succulents, roses and carnationsHousehold items like silverware, bottles, toys, handkerchiefs, gemstones and dollsA variety of animals including parakeets, kittens and dogsEach lesson includes blank sketch of the subject so you can focus on coloring techniques, and Faber-Castell color codes are provided so you can faithfully reproduce the example illustrations. Each lesson also includes a tear-out practice sheet with the full sketch so you can dive right in and try your hand at rendering these objects yourself! The practice template sheets are also available online to download and print at home.This book has everything you need to master a dynamic art that is affordable and satisfying. Take the 14 lessons in 14 days, like a crash course in colored pencil mastery—or take your time. Colored pencils are a favorite medium of hobbyists and increasingly embraced by fine artists as well!

Transform your spiritual practice with "A Beginner's Guide to Creating Altars: Rituals, Manifestation, and Sacred Magic." This comprehensive guide introduces the art of creating altars-a timeless spiritual tool that helps you harness energy, connect with the divine, and manifest your desires. Whether you're new to the concept of altars or looking to deepen your practice, this book offers everything you need to craft sacred spaces that align with your personal intentions.Altars have been used across cultures and traditions for centuries as gateways to the spiritual realm and as tools for focusing intention and energy. In this beginner-friendly guide, you'll learn how to design, build, and utilize altars for rituals, manifestation, and sacred magic. Packed with practical advice, inspiring examples, and step-by-step instructions, this book will empower you to create meaningful spiritual practices that transform your life.What You'll Learn in This Book1. The Foundations of AltarsExplore the history and spiritual significance of altars across cultures and traditions.Understand the purpose of altars and how they serve as focal points for rituals and spiritual work.Discover the different types of altars, including personal, ancestral, seasonal, and magical altars.2. How to Create Your First AltarLearn step-by-step how to choose the right location and materials for your altar.Understand how to incorporate elements like candles, crystals, sacred symbols, and offerings.Discover the importance of cleansing and blessing your altar to prepare it for spiritual work.3. Rituals and Practices for Your AltarPerform daily, weekly, and seasonal rituals to align your energy with your intentions.Use your altar for meditation, prayer, and connecting with higher energies.Discover powerful rituals for manifestation, protection, healing, and gratitude.4. Manifestation Through AltarsLearn how to focus your intentions and set clear goals for manifestation.Explore visualization techniques and affirmations to amplify the energy of your altar.Create dedicated altars for abundance, love, health, and other manifestations.5. Sacred Magic and AltarsDive into the magical properties of altars and how they enhance spellwork.Understand the role of sacred geometry, elemental energies, and astrological timing in altar magic.Incorporate tools like wands, pentacles, and sacred texts to enrich your magical practice.6. Customizing Your AltarTailor your altar to reflect your unique spiritual path, whether it's Wiccan, Pagan, Buddhist, or personal.Learn how to adapt your altar for different intentions and spiritual needs over time.Discover creative ways to incorporate natural elements like flowers, herbs, and seasonal decorations.Why This Book Is a Must-Read"A Beginner's Guide to Creating Altars" is more than just a how-to guide-it's a transformational resource for anyone looking to bring more intention, magic, and spiritual connection into their life. With accessible language, beautiful illustrations, and actionable steps, this book is designed to inspire beginners while offering fresh insights for seasoned practitioners.

I created this book for aspiring creatives that dream of becoming an Illustrator.This book covers everything from basic fundamental drawing techniques, to the secrets of character design, backgrounds, shading, digital artwork skills, and even storyboarding. You'll also discover valuable industry insights on how to break into the world of children's book illustration, along with hands-on practice exercises to help sharpen your skills.It doesn't matter if you are sketching with a pencil and paper, or using a digital drawing tablet, this step-by-step guide will help you bring any story to life.Illustrating children's books is a fulfilling and lucrative career for those with a passion for art and storytelling. By understanding the market, developing your skills, building a strong portfolio, and effectively marketing yourself, you can turn your love of art into a profitable profession by using this book as your beginners guide.Get ready to draw, imagine, and be inspired!

As featured on BBC Radio 4 'Funny and touching' Sunday Times 'Extraordinary' Observer 'Full of both wisdom and humour' Julia Samuel 'Funny, moving, brave' Jeremy Bowen 'I had the privilege to conduct Simon's last broadcast interview - knowing his wise words on the page could live on afterwards' Emma Barnett *****READER REVIEWS 'Simon's cheerful voice comes through every page' 'An absolute gift of a book ... This book has the potential to change your life' 'Stunning' It isn't quite 'Don't buy any green bananas'. But it's close to 'Don't start any long books'. In his mid-40s, Simon Boas was diagnosed with incurable cancer - it had been caught too late, and spread around his body. But he was determined to die as he had learned to live - optimistically, thinking the best of people, and prioritising what really matters in life. In A Beginner's Guide to Dying Simon considers and collates the things that have given him such a great sense of peace and contentment, and why dying at 46 really isn't so bad. And for that reason it's also only partly about 'dying'. It is mostly a hymn to the joy and preciousness of life, and why giving death a place can help all of us make even more of it.

Forensic science has captured the attention of the public, as illustrated by the popularity of television crime shows that involve forensics. This introductory level, easy to read text provides readers with: - a comprehensive overview of the field- an intr

Do you want to learn and understand the game of Hive(R)? Are you eager to make more out of this fun game? If so, this is the perfect book for you. It will help you to increase your understanding and your enjoyment of the game even if you have never played

The "Beginner's Guide to Ice Skating" is a thorough and useful guide written for anyone interested in discovering the basics of ice skating. This book will give you the skills and knowledge you need to improve as a confident and skilled ice skater, whether you're a total beginner or have some skating experience.This book covers all you need to know to begin ice skating, including choosing the appropriate equipment, fundamental skating methods, advanced skating techniques, safety advice, and the health and recreational advantages of ice skating. Regardless of one's prior ice skating knowledge, anyone can easily grasp and follow the book's instructions thanks to its clear and straightforward writing.The author offers professional guidance and helpful pointers on a variety of topics, from selecting the best skates to mastering complex maneuvers like jumps and spins, throughout the whole book.This book includes something for everyone, whether you want to learn ice skating as a hobby or want to advance your skills and participate professionally. You can get the abilities and self-assurance required to take advantage of all that ice skating has to offer by following the detailed instructions offered in this book.This "Beginner's Guide to Ice Skating" is an indispensable resource for anyone who is interested in learning the basics of ice skating. With its clear and concise writing style, expert advice, and practical tips, this book is sure to become an essential reference for anyone looking to start their ice skating journey.

This beginner's guide to tarot cards will prove of great interest to all those interested in the ancient art of fortune telling. Its 94 pages contain a wealth of information and anecdote. With a history of the practice, and methods used by the greatest diviners. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

The key to creating a powerful drawing is to start with the right concept!In this book, sketching and painting expert Masao Yamada provides dozens of examples showing you how to establish accurate perspective guidelines and proportions for your initial pencil sketches, setting your drawings up to succeed right from the start. If a sketch"s perspective and proportions are correct, your finished work will look crisp and beautiful. If not, you"ll have a frustrating time trying to correct the problems at a later stage—and the finished work will never look quite right. A Beginner"s Guide to Sketching Buildings & Landscapes is here to help you avoid those frustrations and set up your composition for a finished piece that will make you proud.The detailed step-by-step lessons in this indispensable guide teach you how to:Establish a composition"s point of view correctlyLocate the horizon line, dividing land and skyBreak down complicated scenes into simple component shapesCreate the right relationship between foreground and backgroundExpress 3D imagery using 2-point and 3-point perspective Experience the satisfaction of creating well-formed and well-balanced landscape and architectural illustrations of churches, castles, houses, mountains, bridges, waterways, gardens, and much more!

Have you wanted to get investing or trading the markets but never got around to starting? Or finding out how to go about it?The truth is, it has never been easier to access and make money from the financial markets as it has today, now just made even easier with 'A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis', your essential guide to the technical analysis approach to investing.This guide breaks down the world of technical analysis into bitesize chunks, providing you with clear, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand examples. Whether you're a complete beginner with zero trading experience, or someone looking to sharpen their skills, this book will empower you to spot trends and patterns, identify opportunities, and navigate the markets with complete confidence.In this book we will cover:An Introduction To Technical Analysis - What exactly is technical analysis, how can it be used to help me make money?Setting Up To Trade: What You Need To Know - Covering the basics such as developing a trading plan, choosing the best broker and terms such as order types, stop loss and take profit and asset classes.The Trading Chart - Covering the different trading charts you will see when trading.The Trend - The significance of the trend in making money in the markets. Covering key concepts such as the Dow Theory, constructing trendlines, candlestick patterns and chart patterns such as triangles, head and shoulders and wedges.Technical Indicators - Using indicators such as volume, MACD, RSI and moving averages to make more informed trades, and to assess the strength of the current trend - divergences are some of our favorite methods we use.Advanced Technical Concepts & Trading Strategies - Covering other technical concepts including cycles, such as the economic cycles that impacts the trend, Elliott Wave Theory, Wyckoff Method for selecting stocks and momentum and contrarian trading, as well as tools available to traders.Market Psychology - Since technical analysis focuses on supply and demand in the markets, of which is mainly made up of humans, emotions and cognitive biases, such as loss aversion play a role in why the markets move the way they do. We will also cover a case study, the Dot-Com Bubble as assess the psychology in that asset bubble.With "A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis," you'll embark on a journey that will transform you from a novice trader into a skilled investor. By implementing the expert insights and proven strategies shared in this book, you'll be well on your way to securing your financial future.Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of the markets and grab your copy today!

"A gentle, knowledgeable guide to a fate we all share" (The Washington Post): the first and only all-encompassing action plan for the end of life. "There is nothing wrong with you for dying," hospice physician B.J. Miller and journalist a

'Crucial and timely' - VEX KINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARDS 2025 - BEST WELLBEING BOOKGOLD AWARD WINNER AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2025 - EXERCISE, FITNESS AND YOGA BOOKLearn how to incorporate traditional yoga into your modern practice - and feel the benefits.Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way...Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we're so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice as we learn how to:- Unpick the problems in modern yoga- Understand the fundamentals of what yoga is in its truest form- Explore key yogic texts and gurus to support our learning- Add in practical elements of traditional yoga to our current practice, both on and off the mat.A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga is the essential companion for anyone who wants to practise yoga respectfully and fully.-- What readers are saying: 'This was exactly what I never knew I needed to assess my foundation of knowledge' 'An outstanding book for yoga lovers and learners everywhere"If you are new to yoga practices and you are looking to gain some insight and deepen your connection, jump in, practise, read this book and enjoy the journey'

Learn to make money in the stock market, even if you've never traded before.The stock market is the greatest opportunity machine ever created.Are you ready to get your piece of it?This book will teach you everything that you need to know to start making money in the stock market today.Don't gamble with your hard-earned money.If you are going to make a lot of money, you need to know how the stock market really works.You need to avoid the pitfalls and costly mistakes that beginners make.And you need time-tested trading and investing strategies that actually work.This book gives you everything that you will need.It's a simple road map that anyone can follow.In this book, you will learn:How to grow your money the smart and easy wayThe best place to open up a brokerage accountHow to buy your first stockHow to generate passive income in the stock marketHow to spot a stock that is about to explode higherHow to trade momentum stocksInsider tricks used by professional tradersThe one thing you should never do when buying value stocks (don't start investing until you read this)How to pick stocks like Warren BuffettHow to create a secure financial future for you and your familyAnd much, much moreEven if you know nothing about the stock market, this book will get you started investing and trading the right way.Join the thousands of smart traders and investors who have profited from this ultimate guide to the stock market.Amazon best-selling author and retired hedge fund manager, Matthew Kratter will teach you the secrets that he has used to trade and invest profitably for the last 20 years.Even if you are a complete beginner, this book will have you trading stocks in no time.Are you ready to get started creating real wealth in the stock market?Then scroll up and click BUY NOW to get started today.

The beloved creator of "Notes from the Universe" distills a career's worth of inspiration into elegant, brief lessons for making our way through the world--conceived as a guidebook for his young daughter yet relevant to everyone who's living a life on e

Unlock the mystical secrets of the pendulum and the moon's profound energies with A Beginner's Guide to Pendulum Magic: Harnessing Lunar Energies for Divination and Manifestation. This transformative guide offers readers an extraordinary journey into the heart of ancient wisdom and modern magical practices, blending intuitive techniques with the powerful rhythms of lunar cycles.Whether you are new to pendulum magic or seeking to deepen your connection to the moon's celestial influence, this book provides everything you need to explore divination, manifestation, and the art of harnessing lunar energy. Written in an engaging, easy-to-follow style, Amanda Hade takes you by the hand, guiding you through every step of this enchanting path.What You'll Discover in This Book:1. The Fundamentals of Pendulum Magic:Understand the ancient origins of pendulum divination and its role in channeling intuitive energy. Learn how to select, cleanse, and program your pendulum to align with your unique intentions.2. The Power of Lunar Cycles:Dive deep into the mystical phases of the moon. From the new moon's energy of beginnings to the full moon's illumination and the waning moon's call for release, discover how to synchronize your pendulum work with lunar phases for maximum effect.3. Divination Made Simple:Unlock the secrets of using the pendulum for scrying, answering yes-or-no questions, and exploring deeper insights into life's mysteries. Includes detailed charts and examples to help you master pendulum divination.4. Manifestation Techniques Aligned with the Moon:Learn how to channel lunar energy to manifest your desires, create abundance, and set powerful intentions. Explore spells and rituals that weave pendulum magic and moonlight into a tapestry of transformation.5. Creating Rituals and Sacred Space:Discover how to design personalized pendulum rituals under the moonlight, creating a sacred space that invites clarity, focus, and divine connection.6. Advanced Lunar Practices:Expand your practice with advanced techniques, such as combining pendulum magic with astrology, sigils, and crystal energy. Learn how to harness lunar eclipses and rare celestial events for profound spiritual breakthroughs.Why This Book is Unique:Amanda Hade infuses her writing with an intuitive understanding of both ancient traditions and modern spirituality, making this guide accessible to readers of all levels. Her practical advice, enchanting storytelling, and magical insights breathe life into each page, making it more than a book-it's a tool for transformation.With step-by-step instructions, beautifully crafted rituals, and an emphasis on self-discovery, A Beginner's Guide to Pendulum Magic empowers you to deepen your spiritual journey and awaken your inner wisdom. This book bridges the gap between the mystical and the practical, offering a holistic approach to pendulum magic and lunar energies.Who This Book is For:Beginners looking to learn the art of pendulum magic and lunar alignment.Seasoned practitioners seeking to refine their skills and explore new techniques.Spiritual seekers interested in manifestation, divination, and celestial magic.Anyone intrigued by the moon's mysteries and its connection to personal growth.Transform Your Life with the Power of Pendulum Magic and Lunar EnergyIf you've ever felt drawn to the moon's luminous glow or the gentle sway of a pendulum, this book is your invitation to step into a world of intuitive power and cosmic alignment. Let A Beginner's Guide to Pendulum Magic be your companion on the path to harnessing lunar energies for divination, manifestation, and spiritual transformation.

Back in a new compact edition, this field guide to our new world of hybrid specimens—gorgeously printed in silver ink on black paper—catalogs the conflation of the technosphere and the biospherePlastiglomerates, surveillance robot dogs, fordite, artificial grass, antenna trees, Covid, decapitated mountains, drone-fighting eagles, standardized bananas: all of these specimens—some more familiar than others—are examples of the hybridity that shapes the current landscapes of science, technology and everyday life. Inspired by medieval bestiaries and the increasingly visible effects of climate change on the planet, French researcher Nicolas Nova and art collective DISNOVATION.ORG provide an ethnographic guide to the "post-natural" era in which we live, highlighting the amalgamations of nature and artifice that already coexist in the 21st century.A sort of field handbook, A Bestiary of the Anthropocene aims to help us orient ourselves within the technosphere and the biosphere. What happens when technologies and their unintended consequences become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to define what is "natural" or not? What does it mean to live in a hybrid environment made of organic and synthetic matter? In order to answer such questions, Nova and DISNOVATION.ORG bring their own research together with contributions from collectives such as the Center for Genomic Gastronomy and Aliens in Green as well as text by scholars and researchers from around the world. Polish graphic designer Maria Roszkowska provides illustrations.

With the political intrigue and high heat of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, A Betrayal of Storms is perfect for readers who enjoy stories full of magic, romance, and adventure... but with added spice.

A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending—squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend comes to play.This morning when I was out walking, I found a best friend. At least I think so. It certainly looks a lot like it! He really has a best friend kind of face.In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad—which become good bad times alongside a friend.Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"This book is adorable!"—starred, Youth Services Book Review

'A superb satirical novelist’ WASHINGTON POST In a provocative novel addressing contemporary immigration by the sharply observant Lionel Shriver, a New York family takes in a Honduran migrant – who may or may not be the innocent paragon she claims to be. 'An incendiary provocateur’ EVENING STANDARD 'A gleeful satire on the immigration debate’ THE TIMES Gloria Bonaventura, a divorced mother of three living with her 26-year-old son Nico in a sprawling house in Brooklyn, decides to participate in a new city programme – Big Apple, Big Heart – that would pay her to take in a migrant as a boarder. Gloria is thrilled when sweet, kind, helpful Martine arrives. But Nico is sceptical. A classic live-at-home, unemployed Gen Zer with no interest in adulthood, Nico resents the indignity of moving from his self-contained basement flat and back into his childhood bedroom. As the months go by, Martine endears herself to both Nico’s sisters, while finding her way into Gloria’s heart. But as Martine’s disturbingly dodgy compatriots begin to show up, Nico grows only more hostile to both his mother’s altruism and the 'migrant crisis’ in general – though turns out to be anything but a reliable narrator himself.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 464, Publishers: ABSURD VENTURES, Author: Dan Houser, ISBN-13: 9798992953008, Date of issue: 2025

This book offers a realistic critical view of certain areas of our society, gives viable options and solutions needed to create a better Society. The reader will be facing a direct language that avoids political correctness or "feel good" semantics. The bo

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 516, Publishers: Michael Karlfeldt, N.D., Ph.D., ISBN-13: 9798989004201, Date of issue: 2023

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 368, Publishers: Atria Books, Author: Langan,Sarah, ISBN-13: 9781982191078, Date of issue: 2025

AMAZON BEST SELLER Bible Coloring Book for Adults: Inspirational Adult Coloring Book Style Offering an opportunity for reflection and receiving encouragement from God's Word while you lose yourself in the tr

A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin

The bestselling book of conversations between David Hockney and art critic Martin Gayford as they explore the nature of creativity.David Hockney’s exuberant work is highly praised and widely loved, but he is also something else: an incisive and original thinker on art. In this now classic book, filled with anecdote, insight, passion and wit, Hockney reveals the fruits of his lifelong meditations on the problems and paradoxes of representing a three-dimensional world on a flat surface. Compiled from a decade and a half of conversations with art critic Martin Gayford, it reflects a period in which Hockney relocated from Los Angeles to his native East Yorkshire. Their exchanges communicate the immense delight and inspiration that Hockney finds in the changing seasons and natural splendours of this sparsely inhabited corner of England – a delight that is, in the words of Margaret Drabble, 'an invitation to us all to look better, see better, enjoy more’.

Following in the footsteps of Alfred Kinsey, two maverick neuroscientists present an explosive, no-holds-barred report on sexual desire, based on the world's largest experiment on human behavior - the Internet.