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An essential overview of great kingdoms in African history and their legacies, written by world-leading experts. From the ancient Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia and on to the forests, lakes and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the world’s most impressive kingdoms. Yet Africa’s history is often little known beyond the devastation wrought by the slave trade and European colonial rule. In this groundbreaking book, nine leading historians of Africa take a fresh look at these great kingdoms and empires over five thousand years of recorded history. How was kingship forged in Africa and how did it operate? Was dynastic power maintained by consent or by coercion? Did kings – and queens – display and project that power for all to see, or did they hide it away, as beneath the fringed crowns that concealed the faces of sacred Yoruba rulers? In what ways have
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A literary anthology celebrating New York in all its contrasts and vibrancy.
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The history of Britain told through the stories of twenty-five notable buildings, from the Iron Age fortification of Maiden Castle in Dorset to the Gherkin.
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Solve puzzles and crimes as a MURDLE detective in this Buster McPaws adventure Dive into summer with Buster, the greatest ever cat detective, as his relaxing holiday turns into a madcap seaside mystery! Can you help him crack coded notes, connect the dots, solve mazes and catch whodunnit? Packed with illustrations, word searches and maps, Mini Murdle Junior: Summer Fun will put your puzzling skills to the test!
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Celebrate the 23rd FIFA World Cup with The Ultimate Football World Cup Quiz Book! What is the most goals scored in a single match? Who is the youngest captain in World Cup history? Which is the only nation to have participated in every tournament? In celebration of the 23rd FIFA World Cup, put your knowledge to the test and take the ultimate quiz. Inside you’ll find over 1,000 questions covering everything from the early years and memorable matches, to the Women’s World Cup and the World Cup hall of fame. Each quiz is split into three levels of difficulty to suit everyone, from rising star to world-class fan. Challenge your friends and family to find out who is the ultimate World Cup expert.
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Great Rail Journeys explores 36 legendary train routes across the globe, celebrating their romance, history, engineering marvels and the enduring magic of rail travel.
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In So Cute, So Easy to Draw!, you will learn how to draw over 700 everyday items through simple step-by-step tutorials from popular French artist Kelly Keko.
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Explore the world’s most stunning coastlines in this breathtaking collection of gardens by the sea
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A never-before-seen archive of 300 celebrity portraits from London’s iconic Passport Photo Service, where actors, writers, musicians, athletes, and other famous faces posed for their travel document photographs
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In Life in Bloom, florist Graeme Corbett of @bloomandburn shares how to create relaxed, natural floral designs through the seasons, with simple techniques and inspiring arrangements for every home.
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Immerse yourself in the dazzling art and literary scene of Hemingway’s Paris, as you piece together the storied city in a jigsaw. Piece together Picasso painting Gertrude Stein in her salon; the Surrealists deep in discussion in Les Deux Magots cafe; Josephine Baker dancing up a storm in the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées while Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray play chess on the roof; and James Joyce and Sylvia Beach at work in the Shakespeare & Co bookshop. Meanwhile, try to find Hemingway’s missing suitcases with his manuscripts… The accompanying poster with text by Matthew Holman delves into the thriving artistic and literary scene that Hemingway and his contemporaries created.
Building Britannia 
