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Flavours without borders  by Radhika Howarth

Flavours without borders

Radhika Howarth

"Embark on a culinary odyssey across the globe with Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders. Set out over 80 recipes, Radhika Howarth's debut book takes readers on an eye-opening journey of history, fusion, and flavour. Explore the impact of culinary osmosis...

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The Hundred Years War  by David Green

The Hundred Years War

David Green

"The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) dominated life in England and France for well over a century. It became the defining feature of existence for generations. This sweeping book is the first to tell the human story of the longest military conflict in history....

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A love quilt  by Trish McBride

A love quilt

Trish McBride

"Do you wrestle with institutional religion but have a desire to encounter God as Divine Love? Trish's book of distilled wisdom, from her 70-year spiritual journey, will encourage and support you on your own journey. Her stories, poems and liturgies will...

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Writing non-fiction  by John Dunmore

Writing non-fiction

John Dunmore

An up-to-date guide for people embarking on their first journey into recording Aotearoa New Zealand's past. In these pages, writers will find simple, practical advice on all aspects of researching, writing and publishing local histories, memoirs, family...

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The fateful voyage of the St Jean Baptiste  by John Dunmore

The fateful voyage of the St Jean Baptiste

John Dunmore

In 1769, 20 years before the French Revolution, two famous navigators passed within 120 kms of each other off the coast of New Zealand; the first was Captain James Cook in command of the Endeavour; the other was French East India Company Captain Jean de...

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Shared histories  by John Tāne Christeller

Shared histories

John Tāne Christeller

"Woodblock prints and poems (in English and te reo Māori) by Palmerston North poet and artist of twenty sites of battles in the New Zealand Wars"--Publisher's website.

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Edmonds food for flatters  by Sally (Sally Margaret) Cameron

Edmonds food for flatters

Sally (Sally Margaret) Cameron

New Zealand's favourite and bestselling cookbooks for flatters. Moving away from the family home doesn't mean you have to miss out on great home-cooked meals. With over 200 easy-to-make but delicious budget-friendly recipes, let Food for Flatters show you how...

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Good time girl  by Heather Gay

Good time girl

Heather Gay

"In Bad Mormon, Heather Gay pulled back the veil on her orthodox adolescence and marriage in the Mormon Church, and the painful process of leaving it all behind. Becoming a successful business owner and reality TV star gave the single mom of three a second...

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What comes after farce?  by Hal Foster

What comes after farce?

Hal Foster

"If farce follows tragedy, what follows farce? Where does the double predicament of a post-truth and post-shame politics leave artists and critics on the left? How to demystify a hegemonic order that dismisses its own contradictions? How to belittle a...

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The war came to us  by Christopher (Journalist) Miller

The war came to us

Christopher (Journalist) Miller

"When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine just before dawn on 24 February 2022, it marked his latest and most overt attempt to brutally conquer the country, and reshaped the world order. Christopher Miller,...

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This fiction called Nigeria  by Adéwálé Májà-Pearce

This fiction called Nigeria

Adéwálé Májà-Pearce

"In this groundbreaking work the essayist and critic Adewale Maja-Pearce delivers a mordant verdict on Nigeria's crisis of democracy. A mosaic of ethnic and religious groups, the most populous country in Africa was fabricated by British colonizers at the turn...

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Story of the century  by Michael (Michael John) Downes

Story of the century

Michael (Michael John) Downes

"The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling stories of the nineteenth century, created by a composer who was, alongside Dickens, Tolstoy and Victor-Hugo, also one of the century's master storytellers. But the story of how Wagner created the work is one...

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Roots and legends

Roots and legends

"In this captivating collection of folklore from African culture, discover the stories that have been passed down through generations and continue to teach valuable lessons today through their vibrant, illustrative language. With over 50 folktales, Roots and...

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Perdita  by Dylan J. Riley

Perdita

Dylan J. Riley

""Our marriage was, from any conventional point of view, wildly implausible; and you, my dear son, are the miraculous product of this beautiful, rather crazy, and all too brief love affair." When Dylan Riley received the devastating news that his wife,...

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In my element  by Pip Hare

In my element

Pip Hare

"The boat picks up another wave and surfs again, faster this time, deafening. My eyes are streaming, sore from the icy wind that throws spray in my face. And over the top of it all I can hear my own laughter. I feel powerful, strong. I am a thousand miles from...

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Hero city  by Prit Buttar

Hero city

Prit Buttar

"At the height of World War II the people of Leningrad endured a bitter 900-day siege, struggling against bombing, shelling, and starvation. Prit Buttar tells the story of how the siege was finally broken. The Red Army had suffered multiple setbacks in the...

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Farmers' protest  by Namita Waikar

Farmers' protest

Namita Waikar

"Under colonial rule in India in 1917, Mohandas K Gandhi led a satyagraha alongside local farmers in Bihar, resulting in what would become the non-violent movement for India's independence. More than a century later, one of the largest non-violent farmers'...

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Ebb and flow  by Tiffany Francis-Baker

Ebb and flow

Tiffany Francis-Baker

"Illustrated throughout with newly commissioned sketches, prints and paintings by the author, Ebb and Flow introduces seasonal living and explains why it is increasingly vital for us to reconnect with the seasons. Tiffany Francis-Baker offers practical,...

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Consolations II  by David Whyte

Consolations II

David Whyte

"David Whyte's Consolations use everyday words to present us with a prism through which to better understand ourselves and the lives we walk through. At the request of readers globally, Whyte returns with fifty-two short, elegant meditations on a single word...

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The beating heart  by Robin P. Choudhury

The beating heart

Robin P. Choudhury

"In The Beating Heart, Robin Choudhury explores how the heart has been represented over time and across cultures. He investigates the interplay between the heart depictions of successive eras and the prevailing cultural discourse religious, social,...

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Echoes  by Mark Pacey

Echoes

Mark Pacey

"The Wairarapa Archive has an extensive collection of photographs of early Masterton and these have been drawn on to showcase sites around the town and how much they have changed or not changed in the years since. The Archive also holds photographs taken...

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Eavesdropping on animals  by George Bumann

Eavesdropping on animals

George Bumann

"In Eavesdropping on Animals, George Bumann shares the fascinating stories and insights he has gained from studying wildlife around the world for more than forty years, the last twenty of which have been spent leading popular programs on animal language and...

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Tokyo  by Todd Fong

Tokyo

Todd Fong

"Strolling among endless pink cherry blossoms in spring. Sipping sake at a cosy izakaya. Tucking into delicious sushi. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion"--Publisher's description.

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Outrageous Fortunes  by Megan (Literary scholar) Brown

Outrageous Fortunes

Megan (Literary scholar) Brown

"The gripping story of Australia's first female crime writer and her career-criminal son"--Publisher's description.

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(Un)kind  by Victoria Smith

(Un)kind

Victoria Smith

"A brilliantly witty and insightful analysis of how kindness culture is used against women. Using the #JustBeKind trend of the 2020s as a starting point, (Un)kind explores how traditional beliefs about women's 'kind' nature have been repackaged for an age that...

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The White Lotus official cocktail collection  by Sarah Gualtieri

The White Lotus official cocktail collection

Sarah Gualtieri

"From the critically acclaimed hit television show on HBO, comes a cocktail book designed to bring the elegant resort experience to your home. With 60 cocktails to take you from Hawaii to Sicily to Thailand, an exotic escape awaits you in every glass. With...

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Nature's apothecary  by Paula Grainger

Nature's apothecary

Paula Grainger

"In Nature's Apothecary, Medical Herbalist Paula Grainger provides the solution for stress, anxiety and exhaustion by introducing us to a group of healing herbal ingredients known as adaptogens - plants with health-giving properties. Adaptogens have been...

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Feed your family dairy free  by Kate Lancaster

Feed your family dairy free

Kate Lancaster

"Packed with simple, delicious, family-friendly recipes, all approved by a children's dietitian, this is a cookbook for dairy-free parents. These recipes will allow parents to only have to cook one meal for the whole family, with no one feeling like they're...

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Japan  by Rob Goss

Japan

Rob Goss

"This Japan guidebook is ideal for travellers seeking inspirational guides and planning a more extended trip. It provides interesting facts about Japan’s people, history and culture and detailed coverage of the best places to see"--Publisher's description.

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All she lost  by Dalal Mawad

All she lost

Dalal Mawad

"Lebanon and the wider Middle East is in crisis. For this extraordinary book, journalist Dalal Mawad conducted a series of searing interviews with women in Lebanon - weaving an extraordinary story of survival, corruption and impunity. She begins with a huge...

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The success system that never fails  by W. Clement Stone

The success system that never fails

W. Clement Stone

"Would you like to be more successful? What do you want most in life? Recognition? Money? Health? Happiness? Prestige? Love? All of these things and more can be yours if you will follow a few simple rules and put to work the easy-to-follow principles in this...

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In the footsteps of the East London Group  by Alan Waltham

In the footsteps of the East London Group

Alan Waltham

"Based on an exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery held in autumn 2024, In the Footsteps of the East London Group brings together 35 original paintings by members of the East London Group, paired with 22 new interpretations and responses from contemporary painters...

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The creative entrepreneur  by Carolyn Dailey

The creative entrepreneur

Carolyn Dailey

"An essential guide on how to build and run a creative business from ten of the world's most inspiring entrepreneurs, including multi-Grammy winner Nile Rodgers, culinary legend Ruthie Rodgers, and Emmy-winning producer of The Crown, Andy Harries. Their...

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Selected writings  by William Hazlitt

Selected writings

William Hazlitt

"Writing at a time of great social and intellectual turmoil, William Hazlitt (1778-1830) was uncompromising in his defence of truth, liberty and justice, and in his championship of the inarticulate and exploited he added a potent voice to the tradition of...

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Quantum biology  by Geoffrey W. (Geoffrey William) Guy

Quantum biology

Geoffrey W. (Geoffrey William) Guy

"Drawing on the latest international research, leading physician and healthcare expert Professor Geoffrey Guy examines how quantum phenomena affect processes as diverse as the functioning of the brain and the body's approach to combating inflammation and...

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The new psychology  by Adrian Furnham

The new psychology

Adrian Furnham

"An in-depth look at some of the newest issues in psychology and how they can shape our lives, at home and at work - from AI and eco-psychology, to the psychology of social media. Psychologists have always shone a torch into many dark corners of the human...

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Money  by Anthony Robbins

Money

Anthony Robbins

"Based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with more than 50 of the most legendary financial experts in the world--from Carl Icahn and Warren Buffett, to Ray Dalio and Steve Forbes--Tony Robbins has created a simple 7-step blueprint that anyone can...

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The King's English  by Bernard C. Lamb

The King's English

Bernard C. Lamb

"Constantly confused by the difference between adjectives and adverbs? Still can't figure out how to use a semi-colon? Or simply want to refresh the English language knowledge you learnt from school? The King's English is the perfect handbook to tackle all of...

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Iran's rise and rivalry with the US in the Middle East  by Mohsen M. Milani

Iran's rise and rivalry with the US in the Middle East

Mohsen M. Milani

"The 1979 Islamic Revolution triggered a cold war between Iran and the United States former fast friends. Despite the US's relentless efforts at containment, Iran has risen as a formidable power in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza. Its newfound status not...

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The house of my mother  by Shari Franke

The house of my mother

Shari Franke

"From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke's...

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Crazy water, pickled lemons  by Diana Henry

Crazy water, pickled lemons

Diana Henry

"In this culinary exploration of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa, Diana Henry has gathered together dishes that combine exotic flavours in ways long forgotten - or never discovered - in many Western kitchens. Colourful, aromatic and perfumed...

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Hello my name is Chip7

Hello my name is Chip7

"Chip7Land is a chaotic, energetically produced monograph that highlights some of Chip's work over the last 20 years. Executed in his 'techno-organic' style he moves freely between wall and canvas, always expressing himself with vivid colours that leap off the...

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Asian/Other  by Vidyan Ravinthiran

Asian/Other

Vidyan Ravinthiran

"A perceptive, discursive exploration of poetry, race, and otherness from one of our most promising new voices in criticism. Vidyan Ravinthiran, a Sri Lankan Tamil English poet and second-generation immigrant, explores the feeling of being an outsider both on...

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Against creativity  by Oliver Mould

Against creativity

Oliver Mould

"Everything you have been told about creativity is wrong. From line managers, corporate CEOs, urban designers, teachers, politicians, mayors, advertisers and even our friends and family, the message is 'be creative'. Creativity is heralded as the driving force...

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366 days crochet motifs

366 days crochet motifs

"This compilation of crochet motifs features a diverse range of patterns suitable for beginners and advanced enthusiasts. With a whopping 366 options, ranging from easy techniques to more intricate designs, the book will inspire crocheters to pick up their...

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The driving machine  by Witold Rybczynski

The driving machine

Witold Rybczynski

"In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski hailed as "one of the best writers on design working today" by Publishers Weekly tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and gearheads who created...

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Volume control  by Jen Butler

Volume control

Jen Butler

"Volume Control is a quirky, doodled guidebook that Jen Butler (@jenbutlersays) wrote for herself when she realized that she had the emotional regulation skills of an overtired toddler. (She was in her thirties, so it wasn't cute anymore.) Her sensitivities...

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Twenty-five women who shaped the Italian Renaissance  by Meredith K. Ray

Twenty-five women who shaped the Italian Renaissance

Meredith K. Ray

"Twenty-Five Women Who Shaped the Italian Renaissance takes readers on a journey through early modern Italy that places women at the heart of the artistic and cultural developments of this transformative era. Highlighted here are figures like Caterina Sforza,...

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Rooza  by Nadiya Hussain

Rooza

Nadiya Hussain

"Discover the Culinary Magic of Ramadhan with Nadiya Hussain's Rooza. This exquisite cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to the holy month, inviting you to celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Muslim cuisine. Ramadhan Kareem from Nadiya's kitchen to yours....

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Normandy & Brittany  by Chris Newens

Normandy & Brittany

Chris Newens

"Dramatic coastline, charming villages, unforgettable history, and distinct local culture: See a different side of France with Moon Normandy & Brittany"--Publisher's description.

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Joachim Peiper and the Nazi atrocities of 1944  by Stephen Wynn

Joachim Peiper and the Nazi atrocities of 1944

Stephen Wynn

"Joachim Peiper held the rank of Obersturmbannfuhrer in Nazi Germany's fanatical Schutzstaffel, more commonly referred to as the SS. He spent the first two years of the war as an adjutant to the Reichsfuhrer of the Schutzstaffel, and leading member of the Nazi...

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A sky full of kites  by Tom Bowser

A sky full of kites

Tom Bowser

"Red kites were once Britain's most common bird of prey, but by the early 1900s they's been wiped out in Scotland and England after centuries of persecution. When reintroduced kites appeared in the skies over their farm near Stirling, Lynn and Niall Bowser...

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My book of Genesis  by Richard Macphail

My book of Genesis

Richard Macphail

"School friend, aide-de-camp and tour manager, Richard Macphail was for almost five years the glue that held Genesis together, and in his affectionate memoir My Book of Genesis he tells his own unique story of the group's early years"--Publisher's description.

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Tremor  by Sonya Voumard

Tremor

Sonya Voumard

"I watch an online video of a man with shaking hands as he stands in a home kitchen trying to cut tomatoes to make a sandwich while is wife caringly looks on. And because I've only recently discovered I have an official disability that's 'bad enough' to...

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The swim mastery way  by Tracey Baumann

The swim mastery way

Tracey Baumann

"Learn or improve your freestyle swimming techniques with this comprehensive guide designed for swimmers, coaches, marathon swimmers, and competitive athletes"--Publisher's description.

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The Penguin book of dragons

The Penguin book of dragons

"Two thousand years of legend and lore about the menace and majesty of dragons, which have breathed fire into our imaginations from ancient Rome to Game of Thrones A Penguin Classic The most popular mythological creature in the human imagination, dragons have...

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Two years before the mast  by Richard Henry Dana

Two years before the mast

Richard Henry Dana

"Tracing an awe-inspiring oceanic route from Boston, around Cape Horn, to the California coast, Two Years Before the Mast is both a riveting story of adventure and the most eloquent, insightful account we have of life at sea in the early nineteenth century....

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Rogues and scholars  by James Stourton

Rogues and scholars

James Stourton

"The modern art market was born on a single night. On 15 October 1958 Sothebys of Bond Street staged an 'event sale' of Impressionist paintings from the collection of an American banker, Erwin Goldschmidt: three Manets, two Cézannes, one Van Gogh and a Renoir....

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Multitudes  by Dan Hancox

Multitudes

Dan Hancox

"Despite what politicians, philosophers and the press have long told us, every peaceful crowd is not a violent mob in waiting. Dan Hancox argues that it is time to rethink long-held assumptions about crowd behaviour and psychology, as well as the part crowds...

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Miracle mince

Miracle mince

"25 top chefs across the UK share their best recipes for mince, transforming the frugal kitchen staple into 80 delicious and affordable recipes for every household. With chapters organised by types of mince found in a regular supermarket, from beef mince to...

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The memoirs of Catherine the Great  by Empress of Russia Catherine II

The memoirs of Catherine the Great

Empress of Russia Catherine II

"Empress Catherine II brought Europe to Russia, and Russia to Europe, during her long and eventful reign (1762-1796). She fostered the Enlightenment and greatly expanded the empire created by Tsar Ivan the Terrible, shifting the balance of power in Europe...

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Life in a mid-shot  by Les Chantery

Life in a mid-shot

Les Chantery

"A professor of acting at the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art, and former actor featured alongside multiple high-profile actors, including Vin Diesel, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro. Les Chantery's "Life...in a mid-shot" is a principle manual for...

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Hubris  by Jonathan Haslam

Hubris

Jonathan Haslam

"A leading expert on US-Russian relations reveals how the United States and its European allies set the course for the war in Ukraine--and offers a sobering indictment of American foreign policy since the fall of the Soviet Union. Russia's full-scale invasion...

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Gino's air fryer cookbook  by Gino D'Acampo

Gino's air fryer cookbook

Gino D'Acampo

"Discover the delicious, time saving and cost-effective way to cook Italian classics in the air fryer. With fresh takes on Gino's iconic Italian recipes such as Classic Lasagne and Roman-Style Pizza, plus new air fryer favourites such as Carbonara Potatoes and...

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The game changers  by Tim Clare

The game changers

Tim Clare

"Why is playing games a universal human instinct? Why did the same games evolve across wildly different civilisations? And how can those games make your life happier, healthier and more fulfilled? The history of board games is really the history of human...

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Find your confidence  by Holly Matthews

Find your confidence

Holly Matthews

"Confidence is accessible to everyone it's not something that we're born with or without it's a skill that can be taught, practised and developed. Would you like to feel more confident but don't know where to start? Then Holly Matthews is here to help. The...

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Disputing disaster  by Perry Anderson

Disputing disaster

Perry Anderson

"In Disputing Disaster, Perry Anderson picks out from the highly charged historiography on the First World War one leading historian from each of the major powers that survived the conflagration: Fritz Fischer, famous historian of German war guilt; Pierre...

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The art of physics  by Zahaan Bharmal

The art of physics

Zahaan Bharmal

"In The Art of Physics, Zahaan Bharmal explains eight ideas from physics that have transformed his view of everyday life and will do the same for you. Far from being abstract, he argues, physics can help us answer very human questions, questions like: Why are...

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10 seconds of courage  by Natalie Cossar

10 seconds of courage

Natalie Cossar

"The key is Courage. Discover 10 Second ways of transforming your fears and anxieties, turning them into confident and empowering experiences. With smart, quick, and easy tips and principles- 10 Seconds of Courage trains you to be mindful, prepared, brave and...

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The Civil war  by Julius Caesar

The Civil war

Julius Caesar

"Presents Caesar's analysis of the early part of his Civil War and includes his lieutenants' accounts of other military campaigns which led to Caesar's ultimate power"--Publisher's description.

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Dis-ordered  by Paul Anleitner

Dis-ordered

Paul Anleitner

"Dis-Ordered: A Christian Journey Through the Problem of Evil & Suffering is a foundational introduction to the common questions and responses Christians have given to the problem of evil throughout time. Paul Anleitner (Master in Christian Thought, Bethel...

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Kaput  by Wolfgang Munchau

Kaput

Wolfgang Munchau

"Until recently, Germany appeared to be a paragon of economic and political success. Angela Merkel was widely seen as the true 'leader of the free world', and Germany's export-driven economic model seemed to deliver prosperity. But recent events - from...

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The essential writings  by Mahatma Gandhi

The essential writings

Mahatma Gandhi

"Mahatma Gandhi was a profound and original thinker as well as one of the most influential figures in the history of the twentieth century. A religious and social reformer, he became a notable leader in the Indian nationalist movement, made famous for his...

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The rivals ; by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The rivals ;

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

"Richly exploited comic situations, effervescent wit, and intricate plots combine to make Sheridan's work among the best of all English comedy. This edition includes his most famous plays, The Rivals, The School for Scandal, and The Critic, as well as two...

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Hecuba ; by author Euripides

Hecuba ;

author Euripides

"This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba, and Andromache, in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the...

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Environmental ethics  by Robin Attfield

Environmental ethics

Robin Attfield

"Our environment today faces ever greater threats from human activities, such as pollution, loss of species and habitats, and climate change. In response to this, the relatively new branch of philosophy covering environmental ethics is growing increasingly...

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Ceremony for the nameless  by Theresa Lola

Ceremony for the nameless

Theresa Lola

"Exploring naming and its power, the remarkable second collection from the award-winning poet and former Young People's Laureate for London. In Yoruba culture, newborn babies are welcomed into the world, and ushered into the social fabric, through naming...

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Messy play in the early years  by Sue Gascoyne

Messy play in the early years

Sue Gascoyne

"Combining a rich theoretical foundation with practical tips, advice and case studies, Messy Play in the Early Years provides an informative and practical exploration of the unique qualities, characteristics and learning possibilities of messy play. Packed...

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Colloquial Hebrew  by Zippi Lyttleton

Colloquial Hebrew

Zippi Lyttleton

"Colloquial Hebrew provides a step-by-step course in Hebrew as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and...

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Basketball beyond paper  by Dean Oliver

Basketball beyond paper

Dean Oliver

"As a follow-up to "Basketball on Paper," "Basketball beyond Paper" recounts the insights gained over Dean Oliver's twenty years of experience of using statistics to understand basketball"--Publisher's description.

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The herbal arts  by Patricia Telesco

The herbal arts

Patricia Telesco

"Packed full of herbal information and recipes, The Herbal Arts by Patricia Telesco is a magically informative, easy-to-follow grimoire that is sure to inspire those interested in green witchery. Herbal artistry is at your fingertips when you flip through the...

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The enneagram map to your deeper self  by Sandra C. Smith

The enneagram map to your deeper self

Sandra C. Smith

"We are much more than our personality type. The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self is an invitation to see ourselves as more than we believe we are, to learn and engage practices that liberate us from automatic patterns. The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self...

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Brownbread  by Roddy Doyle

Brownbread

Roddy Doyle

"From the Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, two plays set in the north Dublin suburb of Barrytown. From novelist and screenwriter Roddy Doyle come these two colorful plays. both set in the North Dublin suburb of Barrytown. In Brownbread,...

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The Pfizer papers

The Pfizer papers

"Based on the primary source Pfizer clinical trial documents released under court order, and related medical literature, The Pfizer Papers features stunning new reports written by WarRoom/DailyClout research volunteers. These expose the facts that Pfizer's...

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Believe nothing until it is officially denied  by Patrick Cockburn

Believe nothing until it is officially denied

Patrick Cockburn

"Can a journalist be a revolutionary? Award-winning journalist Patrick Cockburn explores the life and work of his famous radical journalist father"--Publisher's description.

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Pride and fall  by Sergio Miller

Pride and fall

Sergio Miller

"A detailed new account of the British military campaign in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014, based on the experiences of those who served. On 11 September 2001 19 al-Qaeda-inspired jihadists hijacked four aircraft and mounted the deadliest terrorist attack in...

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Mantra meditation  by Rādhikā Dās

Mantra meditation

Rādhikā Dās

"Chanting is more than just words. In Mantra Meditation, renowned Kirtan artist Radhika Das introduces us to the world of modern chanting and reveals its profound origins, showing us that we do not need to be a good singer, a yoga practitioner, or a follower...

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Talk  by Alison Wood Brooks

Talk

Alison Wood Brooks

"A Harvard professor shows how we can become better talkers - and why effective conversation will help us all thrive. Conversation is at the heart of our relationships and our decision-making. From meeting a colleague to saying goodnight to our loved ones, our...

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The cauldron of memory  by Raven Grimassi

The cauldron of memory

Raven Grimassi

"As witches, we tread an ancient path first walked by our mighty ancestors. Many wish for a chance to partake in the same traditions and sacred rituals of days gone by, not realizing that they have the ability to tap into that hereditary knowledge of the first...

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Spinning spells, weaving wonders  by Patricia Telesco

Spinning spells, weaving wonders

Patricia Telesco

"Get ready to make some magic, because Patricia Telesco has crafted a definitive collection of spells, rituals, and more in her enchanting classic, Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders. The Secrets of Spellcraft Unveiled. Have you ever spent all your time casting...

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Witchcraft  by Raven Grimassi

Witchcraft

Raven Grimassi

"Discover hidden lore, walk the wheel of the year, and align yourself with ancient wisdom with the help of Raven Grimassi's classic title, Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition. Witchcraft's Mysteries Unveiled. The down-to-earth writings of Raven Grimassi are...

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The witches' craft  by Raven Grimassi

The witches' craft

Raven Grimassi

"This text is an in-depth study of the old ways of witchcraft, preserving many forgotten or misplaced practices. The book demonstrates that witchcraft is an evolving religion, not a modern construction"--Publisher's description.

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The tameless path  by Kamden Cornell

The tameless path

Kamden Cornell

"Take your magic to the next level by tapping into the power of invasive plants and applying these recipes and workings to your magical practice. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the magical and practical uses of invasive plants while providing...

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Mastering candle magic  by Patricia Telesco

Mastering candle magic

Patricia Telesco

"Discover a magical variety of candle spells and rituals for both the advanced and the novice witch with Patricia Telesco's Mastering Candle Magic. Learn the Secret to Successful Candle Spells. Get ready to set your magic alight! Mastering Candle Magic by...

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Take charge of bipolar disorder  by Julie A. Fast

Take charge of bipolar disorder

Julie A. Fast

"Revised and updated for the very first time, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder is a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder- and those who care about them- gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with...

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Corsairs and captives  by Adam Nichols

Corsairs and captives

Adam Nichols

"From the mid-sixteenth to the early nineteenth centuries, Barbary corsairs from North Africa swarmed the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, seizing enormous amounts of booty and tens of thousands of captives, hauling them back to the slave markets in their home...

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Hounded  by Jenny Lindsay

Hounded

Jenny Lindsay

"The last decade has seen countless cases of women being fired, disciplined, protested or no-platformed for their views on sex and gender. Whether high-profile celebrities or previously unknown feminists, such women's vocal non-belief in 'gender identity' as a...

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The looting machine  by Tom Burgis

The looting machine

Tom Burgis

"A shocking investigative journey into the way the resource trade wreaks havoc on Africa, "The Looting Machine" explores the dark underbelly of the global economy. It is a searing expose of the global web of traders, bankers, middlemen, despots and corporate...

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The book against death  by Elias Canetti

The book against death

Elias Canetti

""The book against death" is a collection of Elias Canetti's writings on death. He alternates between despair and fury, examining the inevitability and universality of death for all living beings, while also condemning the deaths caused by war and despotism,...

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Space oddities  by Harry (Harry Victor) Cliff

Space oddities

Harry (Harry Victor) Cliff

"Something strange is going on in the cosmos. Scientists are uncovering a catalogue of weird phenomena that simply can't be explained by our long-established theories of the universe. Particles with unbelievable energies are bursting from beneath the Antarctic...

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