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Witness the extraordinary numerical feats of all manner of species - from primates and mammals to birds, reptiles, fish and insects. Whether it's lions deciding to fight or flee, frogs competing for mates, bees navigating to food sources, fish assessing which shoal to join, or jackdaws...
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Britain's landscape is peppered with ruins: shadowlands, once filled with life, that are now just echoes. Peering back through history we find Dunwich, a medieval city plunged off a Suffolk cliff by storms, the lost city of Trellech unearthed by moles in the Welsh Marches,...
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From the plagues of ancient Egypt to the pox that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, to Covid-19, pestilence and pandemic have always been a part of human existence. People living through the crises have always recorded what they did, saw, and felt - whether...
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There is nothing quite like Stonehenge - an icon of the New Stone Age, sculptural and engineering marvel, symbol of national pride. These great slabs, arranged with simple, graphic genius, attract visitors from across the world. The monument stands silent in the face of the...
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This fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek mythology is an invitation for all women to reclaim these stories as inspiration for a wilder, more "monstrous" version of feminism. The folklore that has shaped our dominant culture teems with terrifying female creatures. In our...
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Imagine living in a world in which you were routinely patronised by women.Imagine having your views ignored or your expertise frequently challenged by them.Imagine people always addressing the woman you are with before you.Now imagine a world in which the reverse of this is true.The...
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GCHQ, the top-secret intelligence and security agency, is opening up its archives of decades' worth of codes, puzzles and challenges for everyone to try. Over the years, their codebreakers have helped keep our country safe, from the Bletchley Park breakthroughs of WWII to the modern-day...
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In this time-travelling adventure for young scientists, join Mary as she stumbles across a secret meeting of Nobel Prize wining scientists and travels through time to learn about some of the most fascinating scientific discoveries. The book features Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Guglielmo Marconi, Francis...
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From starling murmurations in Somerset to otters in Shetland, from glowworms in Dorset to golden eagles in the Cairngorms, this book shows you 60 of Britain's unmissable, world-class wonders of nature and tells you where you can find them. You'll also discover natural wonders that...
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As lockdown began, the world went silent. For the first time, many of us became more aware of the sounds of the birds around us. Birdsong in a Time of Silence is a lyrical, uplifting reflection on these sounds and what they mean to us.From...
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The bestselling puzzle phenomenon is back with a new twist on the classic treasure hunt. Based on 40 brand new maps, which stretch across the whole of Britain, this book promises hours of mind-scrambling fun. From the Scottish highlands to the White Cliffs of Dover...
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From the Big Bang to the Gaia Mission, this is a history of the universe through 100 stars that have almost nothing in common. Some are bright and famous, some shine so feebly that you need a huge telescope to even catch a glimpse. Some...
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Oxbow lakes - perhaps the one thing you are guaranteed to remember from school geography lessons. A mid-20th-century encyclopaedia illustration showing "Oxbow lakes, Sand Deposits, and Main Channel of the Mississippi River" printed on a natural buff notebook. FSC certified lined paper.192 lined pages. Measures 21...
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For twenty years, George Saunders (prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo) has been teaching a class on the Russian short story at Syracuse University. This book shares a version of that class with us. Paired with iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and...
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Reading literature during the climate crisis can feel like fiddling while Rome burns. Yet, at this turning point for the planet, scientists, policymakers, and activists have woken up to the power of stories in the fight against global warming. Literature for a Changing Planet ranges across...
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From a Dali wallbanger, to a Hirst inspired Shark Bite, discover 50 cocktails inspired by artists, their art and their favourite drinks. Filled with art anecdotes, colourful tales and evocative cocktails to transport you to Toulouse Lautrec's Moulin Rouge or Frida Kahlo's local cantina, this...
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Use Pythagoras' theorem to work out the exact difference between two ex-lovers at the moment they realise they can't live without each other. Use addition and logic to explore the ridiculous nature of the gender pay-gap. Six chapters of character-driven examples and scenarios will test...
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Puzzle your way around Britain with hundreds of puzzles, conundrums, brainteasers, anagrams, code-breakers and navigational tests. Based on forty regional maps, and with four levels of difficulty so that all the family can play along, this is a celebration of Britain's diversity, history and landscapes....
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Are you staring helplessly at your news feed? Or asking, ‘why hasn’t somebody done something about that?’ on an almost continual basis?. Yes? Then this is the book for you.Whether it's reducing plastic at your local shop or lobbying for a new law to be...
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According to new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence - with enormous brains relative to their size, and packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight.The Genius of Birds travels around the world to...
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Space has captivated us since the beginning of time. Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon and since then our knowledge of astronomy has been continually expanding.The Art of Urban Astronomy guides you through the seasons, to learn about the brightest stars and constellations,...
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It’s time to put your knowledge of classical music to the test, with this collection of questions and puzzles designed to challenge, entertain and educate.Blending basic trivia, complex wordplay and a range of visual teasers, the knowledge of the Classic FM experts has been utilised...
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The corvids, the crow family: adaptable, intelligent and robust, and with a sober beauty all their own. Here is a handy kitchen-window guide to the chief corvid species of western Eurasia, from the ubiquitous crows to the reclusive chough. Printed on a natural buff notebook. FSC...
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A unique and entertaining introduction to graphic design, this book uses puzzles, games and activities to explain the principles behind successful typography, signage, posters and branding. It also includes a loose-leaf section containing stickers, templates and coloured paper, enabling the reader to complete the activities....
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Why did Pythagoras pause outside a Blacksmith's workshop? Can the nature of harmony really be understood visually? Why do harmonies leave gaps or 'commas' when added together? In this charming little book Ashton uses a Victorian device called a Harmonograph to tell the story of...
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The world-famous A-Z map makers present a series of cartographical puzzles using maps from fifty iconic locations throughout the UK, including the Tower of London, Old Trafford and Stonehenge. A mix of word games, anagrams, riddles, code-breakers, trivia questions and mathematical conundrums, this book will...
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Pebble spotting - a simple pleasure. This is charming, knowledgeable and witty guide to everything you didn't know there was to know about pebbles. The author Clarence Ellis ruminates on what a pebble actually is, before describing how they are formed, advising on the best...
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A brilliant book to get you started in STEM. It explains things using only drawings and a vocabulary of just our 1,000 (or the ten hundred) most common words. From how a microwave works and toll bridges to the solar system and tectonic plates, this...
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An exploration of how ideas and messages can be conveyed through illustration, this book looks at how imagery has been used historically and at the influence of contemporary illustrators. Concepts ranging from propaganda to Disney are explained and investigated using hundreds of full colour images...
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Try out a set of literary themed cocktails. The perfect companion to any literary party, this witty collection of 65 different recipes includes classics like Love in the Time Of Kalhua, Vermouth the Bell Tolls and A Rum of One's Own. Recipes are paired with...
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Sourced directly from the NME archive, over 1000 questions arranged in 66 quizzes to really put your musical knowledge to the test. Spanning a wide range of genres and over 6 decades, the quizzes are supplemented with exclusive quotes and facts from the original magazines....
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This eye-opening and stunningly illustrated book uses maps to show how geography shapes the history of the world - from the way that choices of world leaders are influenced by mountains and rivers, to why geography means that history is always repeating itself. An abridged...
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What's the chance of dealing four perfect hands in a game of whist? How many cats are there in the world? And how long would it actually take to count to a million? Find out all this and more in this invaluable, and highly entertaining...
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Journey through art history from Ancient Egypt to 1980's New York, and test your powers of perception on 36 iconic pieces of art. After an introduction to the artwork and the artist, you'll be challenged to decipher the art for yourself, learning to see it...
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From islands that are in Spain for 6 months of the year, and France for the rest to streets with one side in America and the other in Canada, this beautifully designed book is a reminder that the world is not always what we think....
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Developed from a Guardian Masterclass, this is an invaluable handbook for writers working towards publication. With strategies for editing and re-writing, tips on who would be best to approach for your work, and a guide to creating the perfect submission, this book could be the...
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A pocket-sized guide to the techniques that writers use to engage their readers, this little book written by a creative writing tutor will give you an introduction into the secret tricks of the trade, and inspire you to new heights of literary greatness. (Or at...
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We may not be using jet packs on the commute just yet, but this book is a celebration of all the science fiction ideas that have become reality. From Jules Verne and Aldous Huxley to Tesla and Wernher von Braun, via the direct influence HG...
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Follow in the footsteps of fifty of the world's greatest explorers: discovering hidden routes, exploring geographical details and uncovering remarkable facts as you pit your wits against over a century of legendary exploration. Increasingly difficult puzzles sit alongside profiles of explorers and their expeditions, as...
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Journey through one hundred fascinating maps and atlases from the British Library's extraordinary archives - world and city maps, celestial and sea charts, literary and statistical maps as well as a variety of curiosities and fake maps. Each map is accompanied by a description of...
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Mouse hunters, treasured pets, characters of fable and associates of the devil: this book features illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval collection as well as anecdotes about cats (both real and imaginary) to provide an unique insight into medieval life and our ancestors relationships...
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A timely exploration of the monopoly that the public school system has created on British power and influence, this book is a searing indictment on the current system and a call for radical change. Featuring interviews with David Baddiel, Anthony Seddon and Fiona Millar. 400...
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Endless quirky inspiration from the team at San Francisco Writer's Grotto - this series of 642 fiction-writing prompts will make anyone want to grab a pen and decide what happens next. These prompts are designed to inspire entire stories, rather than writing exercises - who...
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Let's be honest, the answer is probably yes. But are you sure? And does it matter? And what would the Beatles do? Hardback with embossed cover, 136 pages.Measures 17.8 x 17.8 cm.
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Part manual, part journal, this beautifully illustrated guide takes you on an exploration of the value of writing for writing's sake. Embracing affirmations and mindfulness alongside practical exercises, this book is designed to encourage your writing to flourish. Paperback, 176 pages.Measures 21 x 14 cm.
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What was the great and golden secret known to Leonardo Da Vinci, Kepler, Plato and the ancient magicians? Why were they forbidden to reveal it? Can there really be a key to nature and life itself? In this small but compact volume, divine proportion supersleuth...
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Knitting and handicrafts have a long history in protesting - the pussy hat project has been particularly successful but it joins a long tradition of crafty activism. From yarn bombing to protest scarfs and political pin cushions to shy anarchist socks, make your point with...
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Here you will find over sixty of the greatest works of western literature – from Beowulf to Bronte, from Kafka to Kerouac, and from Dostoevsky to Dickens– each distilled through the voice of Twitter to its purest, pithiest 140-character essence: "FALLING INTO THE ABYSS!!!! I'll...
