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Series: All Creatures Great and Small The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet. TV Tie-In Edition. Paperback James Herriot 9781529042061 $19.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 27, 2020

The first collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. This edition contains If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot 1930s Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But from his erratic new colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to incomprehensible farmers, herds of semi-feral cattle, a pig called Nugent and an overweight Pekingese called Tricki Woo... + Read More
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Series: Arabic for Beginners A Guide to Modern Standard Arabic (Free Online Audio and Printable Flash Cards) Paperback Sarah Risha 9780804852586 $24.95 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY Aug 23, 2022

A complete beginning language course for Modern Standard Arabic!This is an ideal introductory textbook--quickly teaching you everything you need to get started learning this beautiful and popular language. Spoken by over 400 million people, Arabic is the world's 5th most spoken language.Each of the 20 lessons in this book includes:A real-life, practical dialogue that increases your proficiency and ability to communicate, and online audio recordings.The free online audio recordings by native speakers help you learn how to accurately pronounce al... + Read More
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Series: Reading & Writing Farsi (Persian): A Workbook for Self-Study A Beginner's Guide to the Farsi Script and Language (Free Online Audio & Printable Flash Cards) Paperback Pegah Vil 9780804852890 $22.95 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY Aug 01, 2023

Learn the basics of the Farsi Language quickly!Reading & Writing Farsi is a self-study guide to the Farsi alphabet for anyone who is just getting started in learning this beautiful language. Author Pegah Vil has helped thousands of English-speaking students to learn Farsi and she developed these easy lessons and exercises to help you quickly get up to speed with the basics.The lessons start by showing you how to write the 32 letters of the Farsi alphabet and how to pronounce them correctly (with the aid of native-speaker audio recordings, avail... + Read More
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Series: Easy Language Series Learning Korean A Language Guide for Beginners: Learn to Speak, Read and Write Korean Quickly! (Free Online Audio & Flash Cards) Paperback Julie Damron 9780804853323 $19.95 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY May 31, 2022

Learn to speak, read, and write Korean with this complete language guide for beginners!Learning Korean teaches you the basics of the Korean language, including practical daily conversations and vocabulary, and enables you to begin communicating effectively right away. All Korean words and sentences are given in Korean Hangeul script and romanized form for easy pronunciation, with English translations.Key features include:11 lessons designed for beginning adult learnersBasic sentence patterns and vocabulary used in daily conversationsSuitable fo... + Read More
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Series: Free Spirit Professional Teaching Kids to Pause, Cope, and Connect Lessons for Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Book with digital content Paperback Mark Purcell Psy.D. 9781631983474 $52.50 EDUCATION Oct 31, 2022

Thirty hands-on lessons provide students opportunities to learn and practice self-regulation strategies.Students today face many challenges that did not exist a generation or two ago, and rates of emotional disorders (including anxiety and depression) have increased steadily over the years. Students must also manage an overwhelming amount of information. With today’s reliance on technology and social media, they have fewer opportunities to develop effective self-regulation strategies and interpersonal and stress management skills. Helping stude... + Read More
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Series: Start Your Own Start Your Own Podcast Business Paperback The Staff of Entrepreneur Media 9781642011128 $29.95 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS May 28, 2021

TALK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESSWhether you’re a master storyteller, skilled interviewer, branding genius, or have become passionate about making podcasts, now is the time to go from hobby to full-time business owner. And with million of listeners ready to discover your unique offerings it only makes sense to join the wildly popular podcast community.Our experts have teamed up with successful podcasters to provide you with Start Your Own Podcast Business, an easy-to-understand, comprehensive blueprint that takes you through setting up, recording, brand... + Read More
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Series: Autumn and Winter Nature Activities for Waldorf Kindergartens Hardcover Irmgard Kutsch 9781782506676 $37.50 EDUCATION Age (years) from 2 - 6 Sep 17, 2021

A wonderful resource book for any Waldorf or Waldorf-inspired kindergarten.Encourage children to engage with the seasons as they craft willow hanging baskets, harvest and prepare fruit, care for birds and make Advent wreaths.As well as fun nature activities -- both indoor and outside -- for children, this book also includes advice for teachers and valuable background reading, on topics such as biodynamic farms.All the activities in this book are based on practical experience from the Children's Nature and Garden Centre in Germany, and are fully... + Read More
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Series: Physical Education and Movement in Waldorf Schools Paperback Gerlinde Idler 9781782507147 $59.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Feb 11, 2022

The Waldorf school curriculum was developed to nurture the healthy development of the child, not only in mind but in body and spirit as well. Physical education and movement form an integral part of this holistic approach, encouraging children to be active not just for the sake of activity, but in order to experience themselves through meaningful movement and to form a stronger connection with the world around them. This indispensable book for teachers -- the most comprehensive of its kind available in English -- provides a wealth of practica... + Read More
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Series: Strengths-Based Organization How to boost inclusivity, wellbeing and performance Paperback Emily Hutchinson 9781788601542 $29.95 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Apr 30, 2021

Every leader cares about inclusivity, wellbeing and performance. For technical organizations these aspects are especially acute. Diversity is a real challenge. There are increasing issues around mental health and resilience. Companies need to realize continuous gains in performance and productivity to stay ahead or even just to stay in the game in a fiercely competitive space. How can leaders square the circle? This book will show you how to build a Strengths-Based Organization - an organization which is based on the scientific understanding of... + Read More
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Series: Lead Beyond the Edge The bold path to extraordinary results Paperback Frederique Murphy 9781788602143 $37.50 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Apr 09, 2021

Everything you desire is beyond your comfort zone. So, how will YOU step up and reach your next level? Lead Beyond The Edge provides you with the essential tools – from the ‘I want to do it’ stage to the ‘I did it’ stage, and everything in between, to consistently move forward, confidently stand on the edge and boldly jump over to make it happen. Discover how to use the power of your mind to rewire your malleable brain for success. Lead Beyond The Edge is an evidence-based approach drawing on three sciences: positive psychology, neuroscience an... + Read More
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Series: The Flow Journey to the Spirit of Surfing Hardcover Dominik Baur 9783716518601 $67.50 PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 24, 2021

“Flow describes the feeling of a blissful mental state of complete absorption in an activity that happens as if by itself.” Join us on an adventurous road trip to the best surf spots in Europe along the Atlantic coast, which is also a trip in search of the soul of surfing in which you will meet and get to know unique and exceptional people from all over the world. With this illustrated book of authentic portrait photographs and very personal, sometimes touching, sometimes crazy stories, the artist couple shows a variety of motivations and life... + Read More
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Series: Dead Straight Guides Dead Straight Guide to Velvet Underground and Lou Reed Paperback Peter Hogan 9781911346463 $37.50 MUSIC Oct 15, 2021

The Velvets straddled art and rock, changing popular music forever, and sowing the seeds for punk, grunge and thousands of countercultural four-chord wonders. The Velvet Story: How Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, John Cale and co emerged from the New York scene, their successes and excesses and what happened to each in their solo years. Velvet Music: all there recordings plus all of Lou Reed’s solo work. Velvetology includes Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, David Bowie, Delmore Schwaretsz andBrian Eno and the Velvets’ on screen and in New York, their i... + Read More
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Series: Dead Straight Guides Dead Straight Guide to The Jam Paperback Rick Buckler 9781911346081 $37.50 MUSIC Oct 15, 2021

Jam drummer Rick Buckler was one-third of the powerhouse sound of The Jam along with Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton. The group had 18 consecutive UK Top 40 singles from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four No 1 hits. More than any other group, The Jam kept the tradition of three-minute, hook-driven British guitar pop alive providing a blueprint for generations of bands to come. In this book, Rick Buckler talks us through the formation of The Jam and theirearly days - being signed by Polydor, their fi rst No 1 rec... + Read More
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Series: Sea of Troubles The European Conquest of the Islamic Mediterranean c1750-1918 Hardcover Ian Rutledge 9780863569500 $52.50 HISTORY Jan 20, 2023

In the second half of the eighteenth century, approximately three quarters of the Mediterranean coastline and its hinterlands were controlled by a vast Islamic power, the centuries-old Ottoman Empire. However, by the end of the First World War in November 1918, this great civilization-once regarded by Christian Europe with awe and fear-had been completely subjugated, its territories occupied by European powers.The history of imperialism in the Mediterranean involves not one but six European powers-Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Austria-Hungar... + Read More
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Series: Joni Mitchell Backstage Pass Hardcover Michael A O'Neill 9781912332434 $37.50 MUSIC Nov 12, 2021

One of the most important female recording artist of the last 50 years Joni Mitchell began singing in smallÂ nightclubsÂ in her hometown ofÂ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and throughout western Canada, beforeÂ buskingÂ in the streets and nightclubs ofÂ Toronto,Â Ontario. In 1965, she moved to the United States and began touring. Settling inÂ Southern California, Mitchell, with popular songs like “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Woodstock”, helped define an era andÂ a generation. Mitchell’s fifth album,Â For the Roses, was released in 1972. She then switched l... + Read More
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Series: Pearls from the Qur'an Lessons from Surah Yusuf Paperback Yasir Qadhi 9781847741370 $25.50 RELIGION Apr 16, 2021

Surah Yusuf, a chapter of the Qur'an (Koran), was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad at a critical juncture of his life. This was the time when he had gone through ten to eleven years of ridicule and rejection in Makkah, a time when he lost his wife and partner, Khadija, a time when he lost his dear uncle Abu Talib. Allah revealed this precious surah to strengthen the Prophet Muhammad’s heart. To remind him that he lives in the footsteps of the great prophets of the past and that Allah’s help and support is there. This surah is full of meaningf... + Read More
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Series: Pearls from the Qur'an Lessons from Surah Yusuf Hardcover Yasir Qadhi 9781847741387 $52.50 RELIGION Apr 09, 2021

Surah Yusuf, a chapter of the Qur'an (Koran), was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad at a critical juncture of his life. This was the time when he had gone through ten to eleven years of ridicule and rejection in Makkah, a time when he lost his wife and partner, Khadija, a time when he lost his dear uncle Abu Talib. Allah revealed this precious surah to strengthen the Prophet Muhammad’s heart. To remind him that he lives in the footsteps of the great prophets of the past and that Allah’s help and support is there. This surah is full of meaningf... + Read More
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Series: Fashion: The Ultimate History of Costume From Prehistory to the Present Day Hardcover Stefania Sposito 9788417412678 $59.95 DESIGN Jan 14, 2022

Fashion is one of the defining features of human evolution and culture. Spanning from the first civilizations to today’s most recent trends, this enlarged and updated edition analyses the importance and meaning of fashion via an in-depth approach and a rich selection of illustrations and photographs. It contains interpretative sketches and drawings of the clothes that feature in paintings and works of art to provide an overall perspective on and a comprehensive understanding of fashion. The lavish visuals, which many other titles in this field ... + Read More
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Series: The Cambridge Code One Simple Test to Uncover Who You Are Hardcover Emma Loveridge 9781529025637 $38.99 PSYCHOLOGY May 04, 2021

Unlock your potential with The Cambridge Code, the groundbreaking book with access to an exclusive test that helps you understand the subconscious and fundamental drivers that make you who you are. Improve your life, work, relationships and wellbeing with The Cambridge Code. This book provides unprecedented insight into your psychological profile, your innate preferences and traits. Until now, the only way to access a meaningful understanding of the subconscious brain was the equivalent of hours of oneonone therapy with a top quality psych... + Read More
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Series: Start Your Own Start Your Own Pet Business Paperback The Staff of Entrepreneur Media 9781599186696 $29.95 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Jan 20, 2023

The cat’s out of the bag – the pet industry is booming. From grooming to pet sitting, spas to nutrition, the pet business is teaming with consistent clientele who want the best for their balls of joy. Animal lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs look no further, Start Your Own Pet Business is here to unlock your pet-tential. Detailing how to find your market, create your specific business plan, finance your venture, and obtain permits, Rich Mintzer and the experts at Entrepreneur guide you every step of the way, so you can dig your paws into the me... + Read More
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Series: Surf Is Where You Find It The Wisdom of Waves, Any Time, Anywhere, Any Way Paperback Gerry Lopez 9781938340949 $37.50 SPORTS & RECREATION May 27, 2022

The saying goes, "The second best thing about surfing is talking about it afterward." Gerry Lopez, one of the most revered surfers of all time brings readers into the intimately personal sport with Surf Is Where You Find It, a collection of stories that recount harrowing waves, epic wipeouts, and heroes encountered over a lifetime on the water. From growing up in Hawaii in the '50s and '60s, to finding the tube in the early days at Pipeline, to pioneering legendary spots like Uluwatu and G-Land in Indonesia, Lopez has traveled for surf the wor... + Read More
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Series: Waves and Beaches The Powerful Dynamics of Sea and Coast Hardcover Kim McCoy 9781938340956 $44.95 NATURE Mar 26, 2021

The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the Sea First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. The original author, Willard Bascom, was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also anecdotal observation and personal experience. It brought to the general public understanding of the awesome and complex power of t... + Read More
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Series: Time Out Guides Time Out Vienna City Guide Travel Guide Paperback Time Out 9781780592817 $32.95 TRAVEL Age (years) from 14 Nov 10, 2023

The Time Out Vienna City Guide takes you on an in-depth tour around the grandiose streetscapes of Austria's elegant capital. It covers the history of Habsburg Vienna and its impact on European culture, from music and literature to art and architecture. But this guide is not stuck in the past: local writers ensure you also get the low-down on life in the 21st-century city, including where to find the best coffeehouses, wine taverns, street markets and nightlife. Whether you want to go for a spin on the Riesenrad or take a boat out on the Danube,... + Read More
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Series: Gold, Grit, Guns Miners on BC's Fraser River in 1858 Paperback Alexander Globe 9781553805847 $26.95 HISTORY Nov 15, 2022

Gold, Grit, Guns is the first book based on the only four surviving diaries written by miners who sought their golden fortunes on British Columbias Fraser River in 1858. What was life like for those adventurers? How did their actions impact the creation of British Columbia? George Beam, an Illinois-born settler on Whidbey Island in Washington State, brought hopes of American annexation and distrust of First Nations. He left with a thousand dollars. Otis Parsons of Connecticut made money as a California merchant, then volunteered to build new r... + Read More
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Series: Lebanon: The Cookbook Hardcover Liza Asseily 9780863561870 $52.50 COOKING Sep 22, 2023

A celebration of Lebanese cuisine at its best, Liza and Ziad Asseily reveal the richness of their culture and art de vivre by following a typical Beiruti day in 75 recipes. From breakfast, lunch and aperitifs, through to festive meals and street food, this cookbook offers a full gastronomic experience.
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Series: Personhood Paperback Thalia Field 9780811229739 $25.50 LITERARY COLLECTIONS May 04, 2021

Whether investigating refugee parrots, indentured elephants, the pathetic fallacy, or the revolving absurdity of the human role in the "invasive species crisis," Personhood reveals how the unmistakable problem between humans and our nonhuman relatives is too often the derangement of our narratives and the resulting lack of situational awareness. Building on her previous collection, Bird Lovers, Backyard, Thalia Field's essayistic investigations invite us on a humorous, heartbroken journey into how people attempt to control the fragile complexit... + Read More
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Series: We Learnt About Hitler at the Mickey Mouse Club A Childhood on the Eve of War Paperback Enid Elliott Linder 9781785786099 $22.50 HISTORY Feb 04, 2021

For fans of Call the Midwife, a unique autobiography of a 1930s London childhood.Enid Elliot Linder was the daughter of a butler and a lady's maid in service in some of England's grandest country houses. Evoking the lost world of a childhood 'below stairs', Linder's touching memoir describes how her life changed as Britain headed towards war.After the family moved to a Marylebone tenement, her father sought work in London restaurants whilst battling personal demons. Meanwhile Linder's aunt was nanny to a high-ranking member of the British Union... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guides Arthur Frommer's Europe Paperback Arthur Frommer 9781628875331 $40.50 TRAVEL Jan 17, 2025

The 800-plus pages of this four-color book mark a milestone in European travel writing. It was Arthur Frommer who first set off an avalanche of travel to Europe, and whose subsequent writings and commentary have constantly expanded that market. And now Arthur Frommer has himself edited (and written personal introductions to) this definitive guidebook to every major nation of the continent. It contains his own insightful (and often controversial) advice and his views are supplemented by the current recommendations of the top experts and European... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guide Frommer's Italy Paperback Stephen Brewer 9781628875119 $41.95 TRAVEL May 13, 2022

From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer’s Italy is a comprehensive, opinionated guide that was completely re-researched after the pandemic lockdowns. With helpful advice and honest recommendations from Frommer’s expert authors, you’ll walk among the ancient ruins of Pompeii, float along the canals of Venice, appreciate Renaissance masterworks in Florence, explore off-the-beaten-path Puglia and live la dolce vita in Rome―as well as discover timeless wonders such as the vineyards of Tuscany and cliff-top towns perched along the Amalfi Coast... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guide Frommer's Ireland Paperback Yvonne Gordon 9781628875096 $40.50 TRAVEL Sep 02, 2022

An indispensable guide, Frommer’s Ireland is a comprehensive and photo-filled look at one of the world’s most beloved destinations. Written by leading Emerald Isle expert Yvonne Gordon, it takes you to many places only locals know, along with giving tips and tricks for seeing the iconic sights…without having to hassle with crowds. Frommer’s Ireland is: • Completely updated printed in large, easy-to-read type • Packed with colorful photos and helpful maps, including a full-color fold-out map • Precise about pricing, with Euro and British Pound (... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guides Frommer's Israel Paperback Karen Chernick 9781628875317 $37.50 TRAVEL Jun 23, 2023

From the most trusted name in travel, Frommer’s Israel is a comprehensive, detailed, and opinionated guide to one of world’s most storied destinations. Written by expert local journalists, it covers all of Israel’s most important and awe-inspiring historic, cultural, natural and religious sites, with information on side trips to Petra, as well. Written post-pandemic lockdown. Included in this guide are: Evocative photos and dozens of helpful maps, including a detachable fold-out map Detailed itineraries for planning a trip that will suit yo... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guides Frommer's New Zealand Paperback Jessica Wynne Lockhart 9781628875294 $34.50 TRAVEL Sep 29, 2023

Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like Jessica Lockhart. She has checked out all of the country's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget, whether you’re a backpacker or on a splashy honeymoon. Most importantly, she is not shy about telling you what you should seeand what you can skip with... + Read More
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Series: EasyGuide Frommer's EasyGuide to Rome, Florence and Venice Paperback Elizabeth Heath 9781628875256 $32.95 TRAVEL Apr 08, 2022

There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy’s most knowledgeable Italy experts to pen this guide, which was totally revised after Italy’s pandemic lockdowns. Their helpful advice and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime. Frommer's EasyGuide to Rome, Florence and Venice includes: Tons of... + Read More
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Series: EasyGuide Frommer's EasyGuide to Paris Paperback Anna E. Brooke 9781628875232 $32.95 TRAVEL Feb 25, 2022

Paris leads the world's other cities in art and cuisine, in architecture and history, in music and sculpture, in philosophy and political ferment, in nearly every other area on interest to the visitor. It has to be seen and experienced, and done so in a thoughtful manner. Understanding the city’s story and culture will add immeasurably to a trip to the “City of Light”.Written by longtime Paris resident, Anna E. Brooke, and fully re-researched post-pandemic lockdowns, Frommer's EasyGuide to Paris is a portable tribute to the city and a roadmap t... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guide Frommer's London Paperback Jason Cochran 9781628875171 $32.95 TRAVEL Apr 07, 2023

This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what’s not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops. Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk―it feels like he’s right there with you... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guide Frommer's Hawaii Paperback Jeanne Cooper 9781628875072 $41.95 TRAVEL Apr 22, 2022

Comprehensive and fully updated after the pandemic lockdowns, Frommer’s Hawaii covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests to authentic luaus and everywhere in between.Frommer’s only works with expert, seasoned journalists, and on this title both know every inch of the islands and they’re not afraid to tell the truth. With their reliable, straight-shooting advice, you’ll be snorkeling in palm-fringed lagoons, catching the sunrise over a soaring volcano, relaxing on postcard-ready beach... + Read More
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Series: EasyGuide Frommer's EasyGuide to New Orleans Paperback Diana K. Schwam 9781628875195 $32.95 TRAVEL May 27, 2022

Few cities anywhere are as vibrant, historically rich, and just plain fun as New Orleans. But it’s not a “dummy proof” destination. Too many travelers leave town wondering what all the fuss is about.That doesn’t happen to those carrying this book. Written by travel experts Diana K. Schwam and Lavinia Spalding, Frommer’s EasyGuide to New Orleans introduces travelers to the experiences other visitors miss; and has the type of insightful commentary on the iconic sights that brings them to life. The book includes special sections for those who are ... + Read More
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Series: Complete Guide Frommer's New York City 2023 Paperback Pauline Frommer 9781628875218 $34.50 TRAVEL Nov 11, 2022

Pauline Frommer's highly personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association. Her book has been New York City’s top-selling guide for the last eight years, and, for the first time, it’s being published in full color, adding dozens of engaging, helpful photos, and color maps to her award-winning advice.Just as importantly, this guide was fully researched after New York City’s pandemic lockdowns to ensure that it’s completely up-to-date.T... + Read More
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Series: EasyGuide Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C. Paperback Jess Moss 9781628875270 $32.95 TRAVEL Mar 04, 2022

Washington, D.C. can be an overwhelming destination for visitors. With so many museums, so many historic sights, so many working government buildings to see―not to mention its scintillating foodie and nightlife scenes―just coming up with a plan can be stressful.That’s where Frommer’s comes in. We’ve hired local journalists to supply the advice and details you need to create the right vacation for you. These include strategies for seeing the iconic sights without fighting the crowds; places that only locals know about; and smart itineraries so y... + Read More
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Series: EasyGuide Frommer's EasyGuide to Disney World, Universal and Orlando Paperback Jason Cochran 9781628875133 $32.95 TRAVEL Dec 31, 2021

Preparing for an Orlando vacation can be a full-time job, and it costs a small fortune. Most other books on the market make the problem worse, burying vacationers in endless pages of pointless details unquestioningly cheering for the high-priced theme parks and resorts. But the lightweight, fact-packed Frommer’s EasyGuide cuts through the noise and compresses the information you truly need to know. No other book does what we do: Honest talk, solid essentials all updated after the pandemic lockdowns, and affectionate insider secrets to Walt Disn... + Read More
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Series: Japanese Grammar: A Workbook for Self-Study Essential Sentence Patterns for Everyday Communication (Free Online Audio) Paperback Masahiro Tanimori 9784805315682 $22.95 FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY Apr 27, 2021

If you've mastered the basics of Japanese grammar and are ready to move to the next level, this book is for you!Each of the 12 chapters is devoted to one widely-used sentence structure and its variations. Chapters are broken down into the following easy-to-follow components:Clear presentation of model sentencesBreakdown and explanation of the grammar of key sentence patternsControlled practice exercises, such as filling in the blanks and imitating model sentencesFree practice exercises, using the target sentence structure to create your own sen... + Read More
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Series: Japan in 100 Words From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan Hardcover Ornella Civardi 9784805316214 $22.95 TRAVEL Aug 17, 2021

As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be discovered by the West, Japan in 100 Words covers it all.Readers will learn more about:Chochin--decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakayaFugu--the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfishJ-pop--the now widely popular musical genreKaroshi--literally translated as "overwork death"Omiai--the Japanese version o... + Read More
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Series: The Martial Arts of Indonesia A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons Paperback Donn F. Draeger 9780804852777 $21.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 06, 2021

Preserved in music, dance, and art--as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology--the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture.The Martial Arts of Indonesia is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger offers an expert's perspective on the story of Indonesia's martial culture, providing a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat. These acrobatic fighting styles like Pencak Silat--which was... + Read More
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Series: Glorious Birds A Celebratory Homage to Harold and Maude Paperback Heidi Greco 9781772141719 $18.00 PERFORMING ARTS Mar 15, 2021

Cinematic film, the art form that came into its own in the 20th Century, is not only familiar to all of us, but is likely the form that lodges most clearly in memory. Like music - and the music employed in a film - scenes come back, often carrying emotion as well as remembrance. One such film is Harold and Maude, the 1971 production that brought Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon to what are possibly their most memorable roles, and the film that locked so many Cat Stevens songs in mind. A cockeyed love story that stretches the definition of a May/Decemb... + Read More
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Series: Indigenous Toronto Stories That Carry This Place Paperback Denise Bolduc 9781552454152 $24.95 LITERARY COLLECTIONS Apr 13, 2021

WINNER OF THE HERITAGE TORONTO 2022 BOOK AWARDRich and diverse narratives of Indigenous Toronto, past and presentBeneath many major North American cities rests a deep foundation of Indigenous history that has been colonized, paved over, and, too often, silenced. Few of its current inhabitants know that Toronto has seen twelve thousand years of uninterrupted Indigenous presence and nationhood in this region, along with a vibrant culture and history that thrives to this day.With contributions by Indigenous Elders, scholars, journalists, artists, ... + Read More
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Series: The Only Way Is the Steady Way Essays on Baseball, Ichiro, and How We Watch the Game Paperback Andrew Forbes 9781988784663 $19.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Apr 02, 2021

Essays about baseball's past, present, and future - and the wisdom of Ichiro Suzuki The Only Way Is the Steady Way is a baseball memoir in scorecards and baseball cards, a recollection of the game's biggest stars and outlandish personalities, and introspective letters to a legendary player. These essays examine the meaning of baseball across international borders and at all levels of the game - from Little League diamonds to big league ballparks. Parents learn unexpected lessons at t-ball, cheap souvenirs reveal their hidden significance, and... + Read More
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Series: Carte Blanche The Erosion of Medical Consent Paperback Harriet A. Washington 9781734420722 $23.95 MEDICAL Mar 05, 2021

“Urgent, alarming, riveting, and essential.” —Ibram X. Kendi Carte Blanche is the alarming tale of how the right of Americans to say “no” to risky medical research is being violated. Patients' right to give or withhold consent is supposed to be protected by law, but for decades medical research has been conducted on trauma victims—who are disproportionately people of color—without their consent or even their knowledge. Harriet A. Washington, the author of Medical Apartheid, is again exposing a large-scale violation of patient, civil, and huma... + Read More
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Series: In Easy Step GO Programming in easy steps Learn coding with Google's Go language Paperback Mike McGrath 9781840789195 $23.95 COMPUTERS Feb 05, 2021

GO Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin coding computer programs with Google’s Go programming language. The code in the listed steps within the book is color-coded making it easier for beginners to grasp. You need have no previous knowledge of any computer programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer. GO Programming in easy steps instructs you how to write code to create your own computer programs. It contains separate chapters demonstrating how to store information in data ... + Read More
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Series: In Easy Steps Xero in easy steps Making business accounting simple Paperback Bill Mantovani 9781840787764 $25.50 COMPUTERS Oct 20, 2023

Xero in easy steps uses detailed images and easy-to-follow instructions, showing the user how to quickly get to grips with the new features of this popular accounts software. Xero in easy steps uses detailed images and easy-to-follow instructions to guide the reader through setting up and using Xero accounting software. It is ideal for anyone using Xero for the first time, or for those needing to learn the latest features. Xero is cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses. It is a subsc... + Read More
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Series: Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook Internationally-Inspired Recipes Your Friends and Family Will Love! Hardcover Katie Chin 9780804852258 $34.95 COOKING Jun 22, 2021

Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook lets you travel the world from your kitchen!Professional chef, TV personality and working mom of three kids, Katie Chin shows you how easy it is to prepare new and exciting meals from many cultures. Discover comfort food from around the world, and add some international flair to your dinner table.In addition to providing simple recipes for every meal and occasion, Katie includes sidebars explaining how her recipes can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies--and how to add fresh new f... + Read More
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Series: Seconds Out Women and Fighting Paperback Alison Dean 9781552454190 $21.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 18, 2021

Kicking ass and taking notes—what it’s like to be a woman in the ring. Alison Dean teaches English literature. She also punches people. Hard. But despite several amateur fights under her belt, she knows she will never be taken as seriously as a male boxer. “You punch like a girl” still isn’t a compliment — women aren’t supposed to choose to participate in violence. Her unique perspective as a 30-something university lecturer turned amateur fighter allows Dean to articulately and with great insight delve into the ways martial arts can change a p... + Read More
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Series: Grief Connects Us A Neurosurgeon's Lessons on Love, Loss, and Compassion Hardcover Joseph D. Stern 9781949481518 $41.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 21, 2021

In his exceptionally thought-provoking and moving memoir, neurosurgeon Joseph D. Stern explores how personal loss influences the way physicians relate to patients and their families.How does a doctor who deals with the death of patients on a regular basis confront his own loss when his beloved sister is living out her last days?Despite a career as a neurosurgeon, Joseph Stern learned more about the nature of illness and death after his younger sister, Victoria, developed leukemia than his formal medical training ever taught him. Her death broke... + Read More
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Series: Anger Strategies Practical Tools for Treating Anger Paperback Claudia Black 9781949481464 $41.95 PSYCHOLOGY May 13, 2023

Dr. Claudia Black’s comprehensive workbook designed for clinicians working with clients whose anger is preventing them from living healthy and productive lives.Newly revised and updated, this clinical workbook is a valuable aid to mental health professionals with clients addressing serious anger issues. These difficulties may range from how they view and feel about themselves, to parenting skills, relationships, job performance, legal issues, and overall health. While some individuals are more motivated to change than others, the strategies in ... + Read More
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Series: The Red Deal Indigenous Action to Save Our Earth Paperback The Red Nation 9781942173434 $22.50 POLITICAL SCIENCE Apr 30, 2021

When the Red Nation released their call for a Red Deal, it generated coverage in places from Teen Vogue to Jacobin to the New Republic, was endorsed by the DSA, and has galvanized organizing and action. Now, in response to popular demand, the Red Nation expands their original statement filling in the histories and ideas that formed it and forwarding an even more powerful case for the actions it demands. One-part visionary platform, one-part practical toolkit, the Red Deal is a platform that encompasses everyone, including non-Indigenous comrad... + Read More
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Series: Faeries of the Faultlines Expanded, Edited Edition Hardcover Iris Compiet 9781777081720 $48.95 FICTION Aug 17, 2021

Let me tell you about Faeries, let me take you away on a journey, an adventure. The Faultlines is an ancient name given to those places where the veil between this world and the Other is thinnest. It is the place where faeries dwell, creatures creep, and magic oozes through the cracks. Recently the Faultlines have been stirring, opening up to all who wish to see, and to all who dare to venture... Faeries of the Faultlines was an instant Kickstarter success in 2017, and this edited, expanded edition includes the complete original documentation... + Read More
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Series: This Is How We Come Back Stronger Feminist Writers on Turning Crisis into Change Paperback The Feminist Book Society 9781952177903 $38.95 LITERARY COLLECTIONS Apr 16, 2021

In the spring of 2020, a rapidly spreading global pandemic changed the contemporary world. For industrialized countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, which had long enjoyed the illusion that they were capable of handling large-scale crises, COVID-19 exposed dangerous fault lines. It brought to the fore institutional failures concerning public health, unemployment, and government stability, and exacerbated conditions for vulnerable and marginalized groups. Racial disparity, domestic abuse, food insecurity, and social welfare had... + Read More
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Series: Black Box The Memoir That Sparked JapanaEUs #MeToo Movement Paperback Shiori Ito 9781952177972 $26.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jul 23, 2021

Black Box is a riveting, sobering memoir that chronicles one woman’s struggle for justice, calling for changes to an industry—and in society at large—to ensure that future victims of sexual assault can come forward without being silenced and humiliated. In 2015, an aspiring young journalist named Shiori Ito charged prominent reporter Noriyuki Yamaguchi with rape. After meeting up for drinks and networking, Ito remembers regaining consciousness in a hotel room while being assaulted. But when she went to the police, Ito was told that her case wa... + Read More
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Series: Facing Internet Technology and Gaming Addiction A Gentle Path to Beginning Recovery from Internet and Video Game Addiction Paperback Hilarie Cash 9781732067332 $44.95 COMPUTERS Oct 29, 2021

International technology addiction experts, Cash, Rae, and Carnes collaborate in a cutting-edge workbook designed for individuals with problematic technology use such as gaming addiction, compulsive internet, and social media use.Some of the country’s leading experts in technology addiction have adapted the groundbreaking "Thirty Task Model" used by thousands of therapists worldwide to treat technology and internet addiction. Using innovative tasks and exercises, the reader can engage in a plan designed to defeat addiction and restore lifestyle... + Read More
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Series: Ethical Vegan A Personal and Political Journey to Change the World Paperback Jordi Casamitjana 9781912836581 $25.50 POLITICAL SCIENCE Apr 30, 2021

Veganism is not just a diet. Not just an opinion, nor a trend. It is a 21st-century revolution which began 20 centuries ago.' From the activist, scientist and animal welfare consultant whose employment tribunal changed the law forever comes a timely, personal polemic on the nature of ethical veganism. A choice many feel is the answer to today's global crises. Written with urgency, humour and a strong personal narrative, Jordi Casamitjana's book is the first to consider veganism as an ethical belief. A political engagement. Not just a 'lifestyle... + Read More
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Series: Sobering Lessons Learnt the Hard Way on Drinking, Thinking and Quitting Paperback Melissa Rice 9781912836673 $25.50 SELF-HELP Jun 11, 2021

‘Unique, honest, witty, occasionally shocking, you need this uplifting, amazing book in your life.’ Steve Bland,You, Me and the Big C‘I don’t know if I was born with it, caught it or bought it; I just know that, at some point in my life, a line was crossed: I needed a drink to get through life, to calm the nerves and quiet the head, and I became reliant on alcohol to change how I felt.’Sobering is the story of an insecure teenager turned Liverpudlian party girl, schoolteacher turned alcoholic and now recovering alcoholic turned award-winning po... + Read More