Language: English, Binding: Board book, Number of pages: 12, Publishers: Penguin Random House Children's UK, Author: Chris Chatteron, ISBN-13: 9780241661345, Date of issue: 2024
Embark upon a fascinating journey through ancient Greece – from its rise and fall to its lasting legacy throughout the Western world. Spanning more than 3,000 years, Ancient Greece explores the tumultuous history of this glorious empire in vivid detail – from its Minoan and Mycenaean origins to the apogee of the warring city-states of Athens and Sparta, and from the death of its most charismatic leader, Alexander the Great, to its ultimate defeat by Rome. Sumptuous photography and authoritative, engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Greece, from art, entertainment, and schools of thought to politics, medicine, and war, while the myths and religious beliefs of the ancient culture are explored and explained in depth.Greece’s military and political power shines through in fascinating maps of its legendary battles. Buried palaces and the Athenian Agora where Plato and Socrates discussed philosophy are brought back to life with stunning CGI artworks. And the stories of everyone from ordinary citizens to lawmakers and the first Olympic athletes are retold through eyewitness accounts and original artefacts.
Twenty-five hundred years ago, Pythagoras taught that the simple counting numbers are the basic building blocks of reality. A century and a half later, Plato argued that the world we live in is but a poor copy of the world of ideas. Neither realized
When Bruce Springsteen went back on the road in 1984, he opened every show by shouting out, "one, two, one, two, three, four," followed by the droning synth chords of "Born in the USA". Max Weinberg hit his drums with a two-fisted physicality that cut through the swelling chords. With a rolled-up red kerchief around his head and heavy black boots under his faded jeans, Springsteen looked like the character of the song, and from the very first line ("Born down in a dead man's town") he sang with the throat-scraping desperation of a man with his back against the wall. When he reached the crucial lines, though, the guitars and bass dropped out and Weinberg switched to just the hi-hat. Springsteen's voice grew a bit more private and reluctant as he sang, "Nowhere to run. Nowhere to go". It was as if he weren't sure if this were an admission of defeat or the drawing of a line in the sand. But when the band came crashing back at full strength - building a crescendo that fell apart in the cacophony of Springsteen's and Weinberg's wild soloing, paused and then came together again in the determined, marching riff - it was clear that the singer was ready to make a stand.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 328, Publishers: Princeton University Press, Author: Daniel A. Barber, ISBN-13: 9780691248653, Date of issue: 2023
Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earliest Stone Age settlers to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. This edition includes over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text. History of Britain and Ireland is a resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more about the fascinating story of the UK and Ireland.In this book, you will find:Contemporary portraits and photographs, alongside important artefacts, maps, and documents that bring all of the defining episodes of British and Irish history to lifePages including information about the Celtic Tiger, Brexit, Covid, as well as the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipChapters outlining the Stone Age, Medieval Britain, Tudors, and people and events that have shaped the history of Britain and Ireland. Spanning six distinct periods of British and Irish history, this book is the best way to discover how Britain was transformed under Norman rule, fought two world wars in the 20th century, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century. Fully revised and updated, this guide places key figures - from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill - and major events - from the Roman invasion to the Battle of Britain - in their wider context, making it easier to learn how they influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the age of empire and into the modern era.
Share a hug and a kiss with your baby with this large touch-and-feel playbook!This sturdy board book is full of touch-and-feel patches to explore and ends with a peekaboo mirror finale, to engage your baby.With bright colours and adorable pictures this is the perfect first book for babies to encourage their sensory development.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioFrom tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:I Love YouFarm AnimalsPeekabooPlaybookRescue VehiclesHide and SeekRainbowAnimalsVehiclesFairy TalesNursery RhymesSeasonsTummy TimeGet DressedBusy Day
He broke her best friend's heart, so now Saachi plans to break his. May the best heartbreaker win . . . Saachi would do anything for her best friend. So when school bad boy Fahim breaks Mona's heart, Saachi is hellbent on getting revenge.It's time to put him in his place once and for all. And so begins Operation Heartbreaker: Saachi will make Fahim fall in love with her and then pull the plug on him - just like he does to every girl he's ever dated. Simple.Except as she spends more time with Fahim, against her better judgement, she finds herself falling for him. Unable to talk to Mona about her mixed emotions, and with the mission veering dangerously off course, Saachi will have to embrace her role as a heartbreaker or potentially end up with her own heart broken . . . A fiery and fun enemies to lovers romcom, for readers of Jenny Han, Joya Goffney and Adiba Jaigirdar.
Discover magic, practical advice, and opportunities for self-inquiry in this illuminating tarot deck and guidebook, along with self-care ideas that correspond to the themes of the cards.
Adeu Rinpoche's story is not about the horrors he endured under the Communist takeover of Tibet--he himself notes that many other people underwent much worse hardships, not to mention all those that died--but rather the way in which he told his tale. While describing what happened to him and many others, how he survived and finally his release from prison he spoke in a straightforward, dignified manner without any resentment, anger or sadness. He never added mental anguish on top of an already untenable experience. He viewed what happened to him as a ripening of his own individual karma, he accepted responsibility for the abuse he suffered; in fact, he repeatedly stated that each person suffered according to their own karma, as he said, "I felt that whatever befalls you is a ripening of the specific karma that you created in the past." Adeu Rinpoche took the trauma and suffering as an opportunity not only to accept the vicissitudes of life without bitterness but also to transcend the unjust treatment by not harboring ill-will against the perpetrators, instead developing compassion for them.In the end he turned suffering into happiness, for even while imprisoned he was able to meet many great masters, receive teachings from them and even do some serious practice. It is truly inspiring that people exist in our world with such profound realization and accomplishment--they are examples to us all. This tale together with wonderful teachings presents a compassionate and wise face to the hardship Adeu Rinpoche and so many others endured and triumphed over. It is a banquet of realization, pith instructions and dignity.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 96, Publishers: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Author: Art For Kids Hub, ISBN-13: 9780241662809, Date of issue: 2024
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 96, Publishers: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Author: Art For Kids Hub, ISBN-13: 9780241662793, Date of issue: 2024
Civilization was born eight thousand years ago, between the floodplains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, when migrants from the surrounding mountains and deserts began to create increasingly sophisticated urban societies. In the cities that they buil
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Author: DK, ISBN-13: 9780241662250, Date of issue: 2024
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 216, Publishers: Quercus Publishing, Author: SYDNEY PIERCEY, ISBN-13: 9781529416640, Date of issue: 2022
Take the scenic route through the AmericasWhen it comes to unforgettable travel experiences, journeys through the Americas top our bucket list. Imagine a road trip across the US, cruising along the Amazon, or taking an epic train ride through the Canadian Rockies. Across this beautiful landmass, it's the journey, rather than the destination, that's always mattered the most.Featuring over 150 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys The Americas is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the best adventures across the Americas, from soaking up the oceanside scenery on a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to sailing between sandy islands in the Caribbean. Of course, the big-hitters are covered - hiking the mammoth Appalachian Trail, driving along the iconic Route 66, and cruising past icy glaciers in Alaska and the Inside Passage - but we also take you off-the-beaten path, roaming Guyana's Kaieteur Falls, kayaking through Canada's Nahanni River, and navigating the twisting corners of the Hana Highway in Hawaii. We've organized the book by types of transport, so whether you're an avid hiker, cyclist or driver, or love to be on the water or on the rails, we've got you covered. It's time to take the slow road and truly appreciate all the Americas have to offer.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 400, Publishers: Princeton University Press, Author: Adrienne Mayor, ISBN-13: 9780691245607, Date of issue: 2023
Pirates are among the most heavily romanticized and fabled characters in history. From Bluebeard to Captain Hook, they have been the subject of countless movies, books, children's tales, even a world-famous amusement park ride. In Sodomy and the Pirate Tradition, historian B. R. Burg investigates the social and sexual world of these sea rovers, a tightly bound brotherhood of men engaged in almost constant warfare. What, he asks, did these men, often on the high seas for years at a time, do for sexual fulfilment? Buccaneer sexuality differed widely from that of other all-male institutions such as prisons, for it existed not within a regimented structure of rule, regulations, and oppressive supervision, but instead operated in a society in which widespread toleration of homosexuality was the norm and conditions encouraged its practice. In his new introduction, Burg discusses the initial response to the book when it was published in 1983 and how our perspectives on all-male societies have since changed.
A father's gift of a harmonica brings a young boy comfort and ensures his survival. Inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor, this award-winning book is now in paperback. Full color.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 512, Publishers: UCLan Publishing, Author: Justin Somper, ISBN-13: 9781912979226, Date of issue: 2021
An history of techno music, dealing with its roots in Detroit. It focuses on Detroit's role in the birth of techno and takes readers on an insider's tour of techno's past, present, and future in an account filled with firsthand anecdotes, interviews, and artist profiles. It examines the underground 1980s party scene in Detroit.
Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Jungle BookPuffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this very special 130th anniversary edition of The Jungle Book.Young Mowgli escapes the vicious jaws of the growling tiger Shere Khan and is adopted by Father Wolf.'A brave heart and a courteous tongue,' said he. 'They shall carry thee far through the Jungle.'As Mowgli grows up, Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther teach him the Law of the Jungle, and so his extraordinary adventures begin...Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte's Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms' Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
Overwhelming evidence indicates plant-based eating is the healthy way forward, both for people and the planet. But there are a wealth of misconceptions and unanswered questions that need to be addressed. Leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to equip you with everything you need to know about plant-based diets, separating fact from fiction, to help you and your family optimize healthy nutrition and avoid any of the pitfalls around going plant-based. This is simple, flexible, and scientifically rigorous advice. Covering every conceivable topic - from the power of 30 and embracing the rainbow, through the role of gut bacteria in mental and physical health, to plant-based for kids, taking supplements, and the benefits of nutritional yeast - this book offers clear answers supported by informative graphics. The Science of Plant-based Nutrition demystifies the hottest topics in healthy eating so you can embrace plant-based living with the maximum benefits. *Sunday Times Bestseller - July 2024
An effective space is one that works for you, liberating you to live the life you want. Natasha takes you around the home and shares her hacks from the kitchen to the bedroom via the bathroom and entranceway. Never again will you need to step over your "floordrobe", rifle through the shoe rack, or spend ten minutes searching for keys. Applying Natasha's "house rules" to every room, drawer and cupboard, you'll learn to ditch the complex systems, keep things where you use them and set all-important boundaries throughout your home. Taking the questionnaire at the start of the book will reveal the priorities for your living space. Then, by implementing daily routines, simple systems and practical processes tailored to your needs, you will create an ideal stress-free environment that looks good, too. With beautiful photography throughout, and step-by-step diagrams of folds for everything from towels and T-shirts to gift-wrap, Natasha's system for creating a serene home can be applied to any space, large or small.
Lose yourself in scenes inspired by the creative genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia OKeeffe, Hokusai, James Van Der Zee, and many more! Perfect for fans of Wheres Wally? and Pierre the Maze Detective, Where Did Van Gogh Go? is the arty spotting book that little kids and big kids alike can enjoy. Full of search and find scenes inspired by some of historys greatest artists, children can work to find a variety of hidden pictures and learn about these fantastic artists along the way. A beautifully designed hidden picture book with an educational focus LEARN BY STEALTH: Artworks and incredible objects to seek-and-find are accompanied by interesting information about the artist, their work, and their life. INSPIRED BY BRILLIANT ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD: Features both male and female artists including Henri Rousseau, Salvador Dalí, Florine Stettheimer, and Hokusai in settings from 18th century Venice to 1920s New York. HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT: Features 10 detailed scenes representing a magical version of some of the Met Museums best-loved artworks, offering hours of fun. Do you want to roam through a field of swaying cypress trees hunting for Vincent Van Goghs paintbrush? Or explore Georgia OKeeffes New Mexico ranch on the lookout for wildflowers? Perhaps youd rather navigate the waterways of Canalettos Venice to find decorative masks? Discover unique scenes inspired by some of The Metropolitan Museum of Arts most loved paintings and the lives of their creators. Read about the artist and their work before embarking on a fun seek-and-find activity inspired by the artists life.
THIS IS THE BOOK TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE Unlock your best self and Eat Your Way to a Six Pack! Authored by celebrity trainer Scott Harrison, founder of The Six Pack Revolution, this book is your passport to success. Discover over 85 mouthwatering whole-food recipes (easily adaptable for all types of diet) and conquer 11 exercise challenges to lose fat, build muscle tone, and increase your mental resilience. Join the global community of individuals who've transformed their lives with The Six Pack Revolution. Are you ready to make it happen? "Scott's energy, enthusiasm and power of motivation are an inspiration." - Peter Andre "Scott is highly successful passionate health and wellbeing entrepreneur, with a drive to create positive sustainable change to the health and lifestyle of others." - Sara Davies "The best book to kickstart the rest of your life." - Emma Kennedy "I'm eternally grateful to Scotty and The Six Pack Revolution for changing my life more than I could have ever imagined." - Bobby Norris *Sunday Times Bestseller - January 2024
