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Series: Good Green Guide for Small Business How To Change The Way Your Business Works For The Better Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9780713689327 $26.00 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Nov 15, 2008

Can your business go green? Can it afford not to? Never has our impact on the environment been so relevant as it is today, and organisations of all sizes have an important role to play.The Good Green Guide for Small Businesses guides the reader through taking an environmental audit of their business to highlight the areas most in need of attention. It then addresses how to minimise the impact of office essentials, such as utilities, insulation, recycling and waste, electrical equipment, water systems, lighting options, food and drink, and offic... + Read More
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Series: Steps to Success Manage Your Boss How To Build A Great Working Relationship Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9781408128046 $10.00 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Nov 01, 2010

Of all the working relationships you have with colleagues, the one with your boss is probably the most important. It can make the difference between looking forward to going to work in the morning, and actively dreading it.Whether you already have a good relationship that you want to build on or a fraught one that you want to improve, this book can help.Fully revised and updated,Manage Your Boss offers practical and effective advice on how to survive personality clashes, delegate upwards, develop your influencing skills, and improve your chance... + Read More
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Series: Don'ts Don'ts For Husbands 1913 Hardcover Blanche Ebbutt 9780713687910 $5.50 SOCIAL SCIENCE Jun 30, 2009

Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wivesare facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Blackin 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets ofentertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100years after they were written.The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries.Advice appears under the following chapters:1. Personalities2. How to Avoid Discord3. Habits4. Financial Matters5. Evenings at Home6. Jealousy7. Recreation8. Food9. Dre... + Read More
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Series: First World War Hardcover Frank Furedi 9781441125101 $32.00 HISTORY Mar 04, 2014
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Series: Dictionary of Aviation Over 5,500 terms clearly defined Second Edition Paperback David Crocker 9780713687347 $34.00 REFERENCE Jun 19, 2008

This revised edition contains over 5,000 terms used by air traffic controllers, pilots, cabin crew, maintenance crews, ground staff and other airline personnel.Designed for those specialising in aviation and related industries, including trainee pilots, maintenance engineers and other professionals, this dictionary has all the words you need.'For those in need of a handy reference for everyday work, this new release should prove most useful.' -Aviation News
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Series: Walking on Water The daredevil acrobatics of a pioneering photographer Hardcover Kos Evans 9781408178447 $51.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 05, 2013

Kos Evans has blazed a trail through the photographic world with her unique style and daredevil antics. Famous for her amazing, innovative angles, she stands out because of the often dangerous lengths she goes to to get the best shot. Some of her most well-known images were taken from the top of masts, or hanging over the sides of boats, or in the water, capturing speeding boats from only inches away. This photographic showcase features her most amazing and beautiful pictures. With descriptive captions detailing the background of each shot ... + Read More
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Series: Dictionary of Science and Technology Over 17,000 Terms Clearly Defined, 2nd Edition Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9780713686517 $22.95 REFERENCE Nov 05, 2007

The popularDictionary of Science and Technology offers over 17,000 terms from all aspects of science and technology, including chemistry, physics and biology, earth sciences, engineering, astronomy, electronics, medicine and telecommunications.This fully up-to-date second edition gives clear and concise definitions for hundreds of new terms, from fast-moving fields such as biotechnology, computing and environmental science. It's an ideal reference for students, or anyone dealing with scientific or technical language.'An impressive breadth of sc... + Read More
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Series: The Pain-Free Cyclist Conquer Injury and Find your Cycling Nirvana Paperback Matt Rabin 9781472906595 $35.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Jul 07, 2015

It's not (just) about the bike. Ride your bike long enough and you're likely to get injured. It's not what cyclists want to hear, but it's the hard truth.Cycling is a rapidly growing sport, and as cyclists increase, so does the number of injuries. What do you do if you get injured? Rest? Continue to ride? To avoid further complications and more harmful injuries resulting in substantial time off the bike, these questions need answering.This book takes you through the most common cycling injuries, breaking down exactly what they are, why you get... + Read More
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Series: Dictionary of Leisure, Travel and Tourism Over 9,000 Terms Clearly Defined Third Edition Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9780713685459 $21.00 TRAVEL Apr 23, 2008

Topics covered include travel, tourism, ticketing, hotels and staff, restaurants, kitchens, table settings, service and cooking, along with general business, accounting and personnel terms. Handy supplements include quick-reference lists of airline and airport codes, currencies, international dialling codes, time zones, balance sheets and international public holidays. Ideal for students, employers, or employees who work in any part of the hotel or tourism industry or who need to use specialist English vocabulary for their work or studies.
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Series: Dictionary of Computing Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9781408128077 $20.00 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY Dec 01, 2010

With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, thisfully revised 6th edition of Dictionary of Computing provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English speakers. Supplements include tables of codes and programming languages. Each entry includes an example sentence to show how the term is used in con... + Read More
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Series: Helm Field Guides Birds of Sri Lanka Paperback Deepal Warakagoda 9780713688535 $59.95 NATURE Jun 01, 2012

With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birdingdestination.This new field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, includingmost vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Detailed text highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps. Packed with spectacular and detailed plates by leading bird artists such as Alan Harris, Tim Worfolk and John Cox, Birds of Sri Lanka is th... + Read More
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Series: Peak Physique Your Total Body Transformation Paperback Hollis Lance Liebman 9781472912572 $19.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Dec 23, 2014

A fool-proof gym plan from one of Hollywood's hottest trainers that acts like a Swiss army knife to sculpt your body in 12 weeks or less. Offering you multiple tools to achieve physical excellence,Peak Physique features a fully-illustrated, step-by-step progressive exercise plan of cardio and resistance training, which works whether you are male or female, a novice or experienced gym-goer. The book also gives you advice on nutrition and how to fuel your body for peak performance. From your transformative beginnings in Week 1 to the extraordinar... + Read More
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Series: Improve Your Word Power The Key to a Bigger Vocabulary Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9780713685312 $16.95 REFERENCE Feb 16, 2009

Do you ever find yourselfusing a word without fully understanding its meaning? What kind of liaris egregious? Do you have a perspicacious mind? Words are a valuableresource and essential to social and business success, yet often wefind ourselves struggling to use them appropriately.Improve Your Word Powerisa step-by-step course for improving your language skills. Beginningwith a test of your present vocabulary, it goes on to present a seriesof forty self-study sessions in twelve chapters. Each word is linked toan easy-to-remember example in whi... + Read More
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Series: Secret Lives Of Puffins, The Hardcover Mark Sisson 9781408186671 $35.00 NATURE Oct 29, 2013
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Series: The Courier's Tale Paperback Peter Walker 9780747580812 $0.01 FICTION Sep 20, 2011
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Series: A Bitter Pill A doctor's insight into medical corruption Paperback Dr Aseem Malhotra 9781472935243 $24.50 HEALTH & FITNESS Nov 17, 2020

Global health systems are forecast to collapse in the next few years. Two things are driving ever-increasing demand. The first is the escalating burden of chronic disease, caused by entirely preventable lifestyle related illnesses. The second is over treatment. Millions of people are taking drugs and undergoing tests and operations that will give them no benefit and they don't even know it--not because we don't have the scientific evidence but because it's being sequestered from them.Collusion between doctors, politicians, respected medical ins... + Read More
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Series: Check Your Vocabulary Check Your English Vocabulary for Living in the UK All You Need To Pass Your Exams Paperback Rawdon Wyatt 9780713679144 $19.95 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY Jul 17, 2008

Check Your Vocabularyworkbooks are aimed at learners of English who want to build vocabulary in a specific area.Check Your Vocabulary for Living in the UKis a new title in the range which focuses on the everyday English vocabulary required for would-be British citizens and people for whom English is a second language who want to live, study and work in the UK.Like all titles in the Check Your Vocabulary range,Check Your Vocabulary for Living in the UKwill comprise quizzes, word games and puzzles that help teach and build vocabulary in a stimula... + Read More
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Series: Business on a Shoestring Surviving a downturn Building a successful business... without breaking the bank Paperback Jeremy Kourdi 9781408139868 $17.50 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Dec 01, 2011

The...on a Shoestring series helps small business owners grow their business imaginatively, effectively and without spending a fortune. Aimed at entrepreneurs with plenty of vision and commitment but not a lot of cash, each book is packed with ideas that really work, real-life examples, step-by-step advice and sources of further information.All businesses go through difficult times, but how you face and tackle these challenges can make the difference between survival and going to the wall. Realistic but inspiring, this revised edition covers:Fo... + Read More
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Series: Helm Identification Guides African Raptors Hardcover Bill Clark 9780713665383 $99.00 NATURE Oct 09, 2018

Africa has the most diverse range of raptors of any continent, with almost a third of the world's species occurring in the region. This comprehensive new book examines all of these species in impressive detail, emphasizing their field identification. A full range of plumages is illustrated for each species, with each plate usually covering only two species.The specially commissioned artwork has been painted by raptor enthusiast Rob Davies. The authoritative text treats the identification of both perched and in-flight birds and covers all major ... + Read More
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Series: Forbidden Territory, The Paperback Dennis Wheatley 9781448213061 $17.00 FICTION Aug 26, 2014
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Series: River Cottage Handbook Mushrooms River Cottage Handbook No.1 Hardcover John Wright 9780747589327 $29.95 COOKING May 06, 2014

In the first of an exciting newRiver Cottage Handbook series, mycologist John Wright explains the ins and outs of collecting, including relevant UK laws, conservation notes, practical tips and identification techniques. He takes us through the 72 species we are most likely to come across during forays in Britain's forests and clearings: old friends the Chanterelle and Cep, as well as a whole colourful host of more unfamiliar names - edible species including the Velvet Shank, the Horn of Plenty, the Amethyst Deceiver, the Giant Puffball and theC... + Read More
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Series: The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking Paperback Gill Stewart 9781408186572 $35.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 25, 2014

Nordic walking-a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone-is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide.Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about Nordic walking whether you are a beginner, a more experienced Nordic walking enthusiast or a health and fitness professional.The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking expels all the myths and simply provides advice and information on how to Nordic walk, who with, where ... + Read More
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Series: The Ladies of Grace Adieu Paperback Susanna Clarke 9780747589365 $11.50 FICTION Dec 09, 2008
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Series: Total Foam Rolling Techniques Trade Secrets of a Personal Trainer Paperback Steve Barrett 9781472906649 $28.00 HEALTH & FITNESS Dec 30, 2014

The ultimate 'one stop' guide to using foam rollers. A relative newcomer to the fitness scene, lots of us don't know how to use foam rollers effectively as part of an exercise or training routine.Originally used only by physiotherapists and exercise therapists, this 'new' piece of kit has become a mainstay of workouts. Foam rollers work by releasing muscle tension to relieve pain, aid injury recovery and improve flexibility--all through massaging and manipulating muscles.Practical and easily accessible,Total Foam Rolling Techniques is perfect f... + Read More
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Series: Can I Change Your Mind? The Craft and Art of Persuasive Writing Paperback Lindsay Camp 9780713678499 $21.95 REFERENCE May 29, 2008

These days, we all need the ability toargue a case effectivelyinwriting. Drawing on his long experience as a leading copywriter,Lindsay Camp shows how it's done-whether the 'end product' is a glossy magazine ad, anew business proposal, apage for the company website, or just ahasty email to your boss.Engaging, entertaining and-as you'd expect-highly persuasive,Can I Change Your Mind? will change the way you think about the words you use for ever.'This is a cunning, masterly and hugely readable book. You'll learnat least as much from how he write... + Read More
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Series: Business on a Shoestring Marketing and PR Getting customers and keeping them. . . without breaking the bank Paperback Nick Wilde 9781408139882 $17.50 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Dec 01, 2011

The...on a Shoestring series helps small business owners grow their business imaginatively, effectively and without spending a fortune. Aimed at entrepreneurs with plenty of vision and commitment but not a lot of cash, each book is packed with ideas that really work, real-life examples, step-by-step advice and sources of further information.Marketing and PR are essential if you are to spread the good word about your business and what it does. You may have the best products and services available, but if no-one knows about them, you won't benefi... + Read More
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Series: Don'ts Don'ts for Wives 1913 Hardcover Blanche Ebbutt 9780713687903 $5.50 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Jun 30, 2009

Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives are facsimile editions of the original books published by A&C Black in 1913. Each pocket-sized book contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, which rings true almost 100 years after it was written.The reissued titles are ideal Christmas stocking fillers, and gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries.Advice appears under the following chapters:1. Personalities2. How to Avoid Discord3. Habits4. Financial Matters5. Evenings at Home6. Jealousy7. Recreation8. Food9. Dr... + Read More
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Series: p53 The Gene that Cracked the Cancer Code Hardcover Sue Armstrong 9781472910516 $32.00 HEALTH & FITNESS Feb 24, 2015

The story of the search for p53--the most important gene in medicine.All of us have lurking in our DNA a most remarkable gene: it is known simply as p53 and its job is to protect us from cancer.p53: The Gene that Cracked the Cancer Code tells the story of the discovery of the gene and of medical science’s mission to unravel its mysteries and get to the heart of what happens in our cells when they turn cancerous. When all is well, this gene constantly scans our cells to ensure that when they grow and divide as part of the routine maintenance of ... + Read More
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Series: White Wolves War Games Paperback James Riordan 9780713687507 $9.00 FICTION Dec 02, 2008
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Series: RSPB Handbook of the Seashore Paperback Maya Plass 9781408178362 $19.95 NATURE Jul 18, 2013

How often have you visited the seashore and wished you knew more about the diverse and alien wildlife found on the UK's coastline?There are incredible stories to discover about our coastal species so if the tantalising glimpses you've caught of this semi-aquatic environment between the tides has left you curious to learn more the RSPB Handbook of the Seashoreis for you.It will help you to easily identify and learn about the life cycles and anatomy of the species you discover, and features useful sections on the tidal cycle, how to read tide tab... + Read More
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Series: Dictionary of Military Terms Over 6,000 words clearly defined Paperback Richard Bowyer 9780713687354 $22.00 REFERENCE Apr 23, 2008

English is the language most frequently used in international military and peacekeeping operations. This dictionary contains over 6,000 entries providing up-to-date coverage of British, American and international military vocabulary, including training, personnel, logistics, manoeuvres, vehicles, tactics, commands, weapons and equipment.Supplements include the phonetic alphabet, ranks, formal orders and military grouping symbols.'An invaluable handbook' -Soldier Magazineof the British Army
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Series: How to be a conservative Paperback Roger Scruton 9781472924001 $31.99 PHILOSOPHY Oct 06, 2015

What does it mean to be a conservative in an age so skeptical of conservatism? How can we live in the presence of our 'canonized forefathers' at a time when their cultural, religious and political bequest is so routinely rejected? With soft left-liberalism as the dominant force in Western politics, what can conservatives now contribute to public debate that will not be dismissed as pure nostalgia?In this highly personal and witty book, renowned philosopher Roger Scruton explains how to live as a conservative in spite of the pressures to exist o... + Read More
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Series: Pedalare! Pedalare! Paperback John Foot 9780747595212 $28.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 20, 2011

Cycling was a sport so important in Italy that it marked a generation, sparked fears of civil war, changed the way Italian was spoken, led to legal reform and even prompted the Pope himself to praise a cyclist, by name, from his balcony in St Peter's in Rome. It was a sport so popular that it created the geography of Italy in the minds of her citizens, and some have said that it was cycling, not political change, that united Italy.Pedalare! Pedalare! is the first complete history of Italian cycling to be published in English. The book moves chr... + Read More
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Series: Cyclosportive Preparing For and Taking Part in Long Distance Cycling Challenges Paperback Chris Sidwells 9781408140222 $45.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 13, 2014

Cyclosportives, or long-distance cycle rides, are growing in popularity all over the world. From the Etape du Tour - where cyclists get to ride a stage of the Tour de France - to the Tour of Flanders or the Etape Caledonia in Scotland, these events are pulling big numbers and attracting a range of cyclists. In this new book, bestselling author Chris Sidwells explains how to choose the right sportive, prepare for it both mentally and physically, and get yourself and your bike to the finish line. Topics include:- What kind of bike to buy- How to ... + Read More
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Series: Dictionary of Banking and Finance Over 9,000 terms clearly defined Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9780713677393 $21.95 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Jun 17, 2009

This edition provides comprehensive coverage of the terms used in banking and finance, ranging from personal bank accounts to international money markets. It is aimed at professionals working in or involved with banking and finance, and for students, whether studying A-Levels, degree or professional qualifications in banking and finance.Contians over 9000 entries providing clear, up-to-date coverage of all aspects of banking and finance, the book also includes encyclopedic comments on banking and financial practice, expanding on complex terms s... + Read More
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Series: The Devil Rides Out Paperback Dennis Wheatley 9781448213009 $17.00 FICTION Aug 26, 2014

When his good friend Simon Aron's naive curiosity is tested, the Duke, along with his ever-patient friends Rex Van Ryn and Richard Eaton, must intricately plot a means of both physical and spiritual rescue. But with Van Ryn's affection for a beautiful woman caught in the web of Satanists, and Eaton's ongoing skepticism, they all risk being brought to the verge of madness by dabbling with the powers of evil. From London to the West Country, the slums of Paris toa Christian monastery, the action of this powerful occult thriller moves with fantas... + Read More
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Series: River Cottage Veg Patch Handbook #4, The Hardcover Mark Diacono 9780747595342 $25.00 COOKING Apr 28, 2009
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Series: National Birds of the World Hardcover Ron Toft 9781408178355 $32.00 NATURE Dec 16, 2014

Birds are one of the most popular and visible forms of all wildlife and are inextricably linked with the development of human cultures all around the world. Over the years some of the most eye-catching species of bird have been officially or unofficially adopted by countries as symbols of their national identity; there are now almost 100 national birds spanning every imaginable group from condors to parrots, trogons to frigatebirds.Both a comprehensive listing and guide book,National BIrds provides a range of information from species data to ho... + Read More
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Series: Knitty Gritty Knitting For The Absolute Beginner Paperback Aneeta Patel 9780713685428 $29.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Mar 30, 2010

There's a new generation of knitters out there, turning the traditional image of granny-knitters on its head. Everyone has heard the mantra 'Knitting is the new yoga' but not everyone is lucky enough to have someone to show them the ropes and get them started on their very first row. Unless they have a friend or relative to teach them how to start, often would-be knitters turn to the so-called 'beginners patterns' but these can be confusing, difficult to follow, and more often than not written in 'knit' rather than English. This book will be a ... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guides The Complete Guide to Stretching 4th edition Paperback Christopher M. Norris 9781472906656 $42.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Nov 10, 2015

The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for: - sports participants and recreational exercisers who are eager to increase flexibility to enhance their performance - sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness - sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programA reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joi... + Read More
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Series: Killer Web Content Make the Sale, Deliver the Service, Build the Brand Paperback Gerry McGovern 9780713677041 $44.95 COMPUTERS Dec 05, 2008

Written by an internationally-acclaimed specialist in the field,Killer Web Contentgives you the strategies and practical techniques you need to make your website really work for you.On the Internet, if you're not read, you're dead.Killer Web Content is an accessible, concise, and practical guide to the strategies and techniques you need to get the very best out of your online content.This book helps readers to:- provide visitors to their website with the right content at just the right time- write compelling Web content that users really respon... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guides The Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training Paperback Allan Collins 9781408140239 $36.00 HEALTH & FITNESS Nov 01, 2011

A kettlebell is a weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. Originating from Russia, kettlebell training is now a global phenomenon with clubs, gyms and individuals investing in equipment and training. Weights range from 4kg to 48kg. They differ from dumbbells and barbells in that the centre of mass is offset from the handle, so the weight constantly pulls against your hand, improving coordination and anaerobic fitness and strengthening your core muscles.Kettlebells can be used for a variety of purposes - from weight loss to strength t... + Read More
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Series: Equator Paperback Miguel Sousa Tavares 9780747596622 $18.00 FICTION Jul 15, 2010

It is 1905 and Luis Bernardo Valenca, a thirty-seven-year-old bachelor and owner of a small shipping company, is revelling in Lisbon's luxurious high society. But his life is turned upside down when King Dom Carlos invites him to become governor of Portugal's smallest colony, the island of SÃ£o TomÃ© e Principe. Luis Bernardo is ill-prepared for the challenges of plantation life – used to a softer urban existence, he is shocked by the conditions under which the workers labour.But with the English closing in on SÃ£o TomÃ©'s cocoa plantations, th... + Read More
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Series: P is for Peloton The A-Z of Cycling Hardcover Suze Clemitson 9781472912855 $27.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 13, 2015

A perfect gift book for all cycling fans and beautifully illustrated by renowned cycling artist, Mark Fairhurst,P is for Pelotonis packed with fun facts from the amazing to the bizarre, and stories about the greatest riders in the sport. Ever wanted to know the difference between your flamme rouge and your lanterne rouge? This is the book for you--or the cycling obsessive in your life.
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Series: River Cottage Every Day Hardcover Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 9780747598404 $42.00 COOKING Nov 24, 2009

Putting food on the table for the family quickly and economicallydoesn't mean you have to compromise on quality. This book shows howHugh's approach to food can be adapted to suit any growing, workingfamily, or busy young singles and couples for that matter. Breakfast,baking, lunchboxes, quick suppers, healthy snacks, eating on the moveand weekend cooking for the week ahead - all these, and more, are covered inRiver Cottage Every Day.As Hugh says:'Imake no prior assumptions about where you shop, what you may or may notknow about growing vegetabl... + Read More
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Series: A History of Birdwatching in 100 Objects Hardcover David Callahan 9781408186183 $27.00 NATURE Sep 02, 2014

This book looks at 100 items that have profoundly shaped how people watched, studied and engaged with the avian world. Each item contains around 500 words on a double-page spread and include an illustration of the object in question. The book includes the objects listed below as well as many more.The range of items is international and cross-cultural. Subjects include:An Egyptian 'field guide' [early tomb decorations of birds, identifiable as species]Ornithologiae libri tres: the first British bird guide [a 1676 publication that attempted to i... + Read More
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Series: Austerity Britain 1945 To 1951 Paperback David Kynaston 9780747599234 $22.00 HISTORY Dec 01, 2008
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Series: Breaking Mad The Insider's Guide to Conquering Anxiety Paperback Anna Williamson 9781472937681 $27.00 SELF-HELP Mar 21, 2017

Welcome to the therapist in your pocket. Full of anxiety-busting advice, read this book to learn how to live better and restore your confidence when panic attacks.Drawing on her own personal experiences with anxiety, therapist Anna Williamson offers easy to follow, expert guidance, alongside clinical psychologist, Dr. Reetta Newell.Breaking Madis packed with coping methods and solutions for those everyday moments where you need a helping hand. From recognizing the first warning signs of anxiety, to coping with a panic attack, or social anxiety,... + Read More
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Series: City of Stars Paperback Mary Hoffman 9780747595700 $0.01 FICTION Aug 26, 2008
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Series: Steps to Success Deal With Difficult People How To Cope With Tricky Situations And People Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9781408128091 $10.00 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Nov 01, 2010

While we'd all like a quiet life, there are some situations that can't be ignored - a survey by Staffordshire University Business School estimated that 53% of us will be bullied at work at some point during our working life. In offices, workplace bullying is on the rise and discrimination is commonplace. Key customers are ever more demanding, won't take no for an answer and aren't afraid to tell you so.Thisfully revised and updated Steps to Success title offers solutions and step-by-step advice on a wide range of contemporary issues, from how t... + Read More
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Series: Bloomsbury Essential Guide for Reading Groups Paperback Susan Osborne 9780713675986 $18.95 STUDY AIDS Jun 25, 2008

"A book club gives the opportunity to meet up with friends andwake the brain up a bit with lively and often quite aggressivediscussion" Dawn FrenchHow do you keep your reading groups discussions lively andfocussed? If you want to gain new insight into literature and shareyour passion with friends this book offers readers guides for 75 of thevery best reads - guaranteed to provoke spirited debate!Each of the readers guides includes a summary of the book, a briefauthor biography, discussion points to spark debate, and a set oftitles for further r... + Read More
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Series: To the Devil, a Daughter Paperback Dennis Wheatley 9781448212620 $17.00 FICTION Aug 26, 2014

Is it possible to undo a pact with the Devil?A businessman makes a deal with a satanic clergymen, and has his daughter baptised into Satan's church. Twenty-one years later, provided she is still a virgin, she is destined to be the centrepiece of a hideous satanic ritual.Molly Fountain, a tough-minded Englishwoman who worked for the British Intelligence during the war, has retreated to her French cottage to write. Next door she finds a new, mysterious neighbour, an intriguing young girl named Christina.Why did the solitary girl leave her rented ... + Read More
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Series: A & C Black Dictionaries Dictionary of Media Studies Over 8,000 Terms Clearly Defined, 1st Edition Paperback Bloomsbury USA 9780713675931 $24.95 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Mar 04, 2009

Covering television, film, radio and theatre, theDictionary of Media Studiesincludesthousands of words and expressionsused in the media and entertainment industries.Whether someone wants to find out the definition of cinema verite or the components of a storyboard, this dictionary has all the answers.Handy supplements include details of media law in the UK, contact and circulation details for major magazines and newspapers, and a list of key media resources on the Web."Ideal for the 100,000 students of media studies at GCSE and above."Publishin... + Read More
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Series: Thinkers Of The New Left Hardcover Roger Scruton 9781408187333 $24.95 PHILOSOPHY Aug 04, 2015
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Series: Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide 7e, The Paperback Black Uk A-and-c 9780713675870 $22.95 REFERENCE Nov 30, 2006
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Series: Dylan Thomas A Centenary Celebration Hardcover Hannah Ellis 9781472903099 $33.00 LITERARY CRITICISM Oct 28, 2014

Dylan Thomas: A Centenary Celebration is a collection of specially commissioned essays celebrating the poet's life and work, and exploring his lasting legacy. Edited by his granddaughter, Hannah Ellis, the book is arranged thematically and includes a wealth of material: essays from noted biographers such as David Thomas and Clive Woosnam explore Thomas's lasting legacy both at home and abroad, and Welsh poet laurete Gillian Clark reflects on the impact of the seminal "play for voices," Under Milk Wood. The book also includes an essays by poet O... + Read More
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Series: Taste The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking Paperback Kate Colquhoun 9780747593065 $22.00 COOKING Sep 20, 2011

From the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution, the Romans to the Regency, few things have mirrored society or been affected by its upheavals as much as the food we eat and the way we prepare it. In this involving history of the British people, Kate Colquhoun celebrates every aspect of our cuisine from Anglo-Saxon feasts and Tudor banquets, through the skinning of eels and the invention of ice cream, to Dickensian dinner-party excess and the growth of frozen food.Taste tells a story as rich and diverse as a five-course dinner.
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Series: The Perfect Punter A Year of Losing Everything and Trying to Win It All Back Paperback Dave Farrar 9781408140819 $18.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 01, 2012

Dave Farrar was like most other gamblers. Fairly low stakes and fascinated by sport, he loved taking on the bookies. And he'd got to a point where he'd started to win more than he lost. He'd started to believe that he had gambling worked out. But then it all went wrong.Dave's brief downward spiral came about because the girl he thought he was going to marry walked out on him without explaining why. And he chased her, and waited for her, but still nothing happened. The days got harder to fill and so he needed something to hide behind. He chose n... + Read More
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Series: Check Your Vocabulary Check Your English Vocabulary for Phrasal Verbs and Idioms All you need to pass your exams. Paperback Rawdon Wyatt 9780713678055 $19.95 STUDY AIDS Aug 28, 2006

Check Your Vocabularyworkbooks areaimed at learners of Englishwho want to build vocabulary in a specific area.Check Your English Vocabulary Phrasal Verbs and Idioms is a new title in the range which focuses on an extremely important, yet difficult, area of study for learners. Phrases such as 'go with the flow' or 'hang around' form a natural part of native English speakers' speech; however, they present the learner with a tall order - having to master distinctive expressions whose meaning cannot be deduced from the meaning of their actual words... + Read More
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Series: Concise Tree Guide Paperback Bloomsbury Bloomsbury 9781472910325 $10.95 NATURE May 19, 2015