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Henri the mouse and Miko the bee adore winter. Even on the coldest of days there is so much to do. There are snowballs to throw, snowcakes to decorate and candlelit feasts to gather ’round. The pair revel in the wonders of the festive season, but most of all, Henri and Miko celebrate friendship – with old friends, and new ones too! Together, it surely will be a winter to remember.
Pit your wits against family and friends and do whatever it takes to be The Official F1¬ Quiz Book champion.With 24 Grand Prix™-themed quiz rounds, covering all the races across the F1 season, each featuring rookie, challenger, and championship-level questions.The tiered levels for each quiz round mean fans new and old can test their racing knowledge against each other. Choose to go head to head in a single F1 Grand Prix quiz round to top the podium, or compete across all 24 rounds and almost 2,000 questions to secure the title of Ultimate F1 Quiz Champion.Can you answer… How many red lights go out, indicating the start of an F1 Grand Prix?What percentage of a race needs to be completed in order to award full points to the top 10 finishers?Approximately how much body weight does the average F1 driver lose to sweat during a Grand Prix?In advance of street circuit F1 races, which street furniture component do local authorities of
A Sunday Times bestseller from British icon Dame Joanna Lumley, now in paperback for the first time.’I welcome you with open arms to My Book of Treasures.’ Joanna LumleyOver the years, Joanna Lumley has kept private notebooks – filled with favourite writings, thoughts and quotes that have moved, amused or delighted her. Now, for the first time, she opens her Book of Treasures to share them with readers.This joyful, escapist collection brings together the lines of her favourite authors – from Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson – alongside pearls of wisdom, nuggets of trivia and miscellanea, all interspersed with Joanna’s own warm and witty narration. The wistful keeps company with the acerbic; the sincere slips in besides the absurd. The result is a jewel box of pure pleasure and glorious wit: a book to keep coming back to and a journey inside the mind of one of the most loved and entertaining figures of our time.
Funny and informative, this is the perfect book to dip into whenever you need a conversation starter, a pub-quiz edge or simply a reminder of just how weird and wonderful Great Britain really is. Packed with hundreds of fascinating facts, bizarre stories and brilliant trivia, this is a celebration of the people, places and peculiarities that make Britain unlike anywhere else on Earth!
This premium hardback travel photography book with sprayed edges showcases Ireland’s most iconic sights, hidden gems and bucket list destinations, and is designed for armchair travellers, dreamers, and anyone inspired by extraordinary places. It invites you to explore – or simply escape into – one of the world’s most captivating landscapes.Created as a limited collector’s gift edition, it reveals what makes Ireland truly legendary – from the dramatic Cliffs of Moher to the rugged Wild Atlantic Way, from the vibrant streets of Dublin to the timeless beauty of ancient castles, rolling green countryside, and remote coastal villages.Inside you’ll discover:Iconic Irish cities – Dublin, Galway, Cork, and historic towns across the countryLegendary landscapes – the Wild Atlantic Way, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, and lush green countrysideFamous coastlines and regions – coastal cliffs, peninsulas, islands, and scenic drivesHistoric landmarks
This premium hardback travel photography book with sprayed edges showcases the world’s most iconic railway journeys, scenic routes and bucket list adventures, and is designed for armchair travellers, dreamers, and anyone inspired by extraordinary places. It invites you to explore – or simply escape into – the beauty of the world by train.Created as a limited collector’s gift edition, it reveals what makes rail travel truly legendary – from the Swiss Alps and the Orient Express to Japan’s bullet trains, Canada’s wilderness routes, India’s mountain railways, and Australia’s great outback journeys.Inside you’ll discover:Iconic railway journeys – legendary routes across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and beyondScenic landscapes – mountains, coastlines, deserts, forests, and dramatic countrysideFamous trains and routes – luxury rail journeys, historic lines, and unforgettable long-distance adventuresHidden gems – lesser-known railways, r
This premium hardback travel photography book with sprayed edges showcases Italy’s most iconic sights, hidden gems and bucket list destinations, and is designed for armchair travellers, dreamers, and anyone inspired by extraordinary places. It invites you to explore – or simply escape into – one of the world’s most captivating landscapes.Created as a limited collector’s gift edition, it reveals what makes Italy truly legendary – from the ancient streets of Rome to the Renaissance beauty of Florence, from the canals of Venice to the dramatic Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s rolling hills, and the timeless islands of Sicily and Sardinia.Inside you’ll discover:Iconic Italian cities – Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, and historic towns across the countryLegendary landscapes – Tuscany, the Dolomites, Lake Como, vineyards, coastlines, and countrysideFamous coastlines and islands – the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Sicily, Sardinia, and moreHistoric landma
In an uncertain world, we need hope and happiness more than ever. So what are the words that can help us find it? Let Michael Rosen take you on a quest for joy in this book, where each letter of the alphabet offers us a moment of daily enchantment, celebrating the magic of the small things that bring hope and happiness into our lives.
‘Really, I have no gifts – no gifts at all – except perhaps a certain knowledge of human nature.’The Tuesday Night Club meets every Tuesday night, inspired by Miss Marple’s first appearance in The Tuesday Night Club, to discuss their favourite crimes solved by Miss Marple, but when a member of the club is found dead, Gladys and her granddaughter Sally must use all their wits to solve a real murder mystery. As the two begin to investigate, they discover puzzles based on Miss Marple’s most famous cases all over the village, along with cryptic clues as to who the murderer might be. But who is distributing them and why? And what will they reveal once solved?As the story continues and a new chapter begins, it seems that a member of the village has a secret to hide – but is it deadly? Whose unassuming presence has kept them in the background – until now? Join this puzzling cast of characters and your favourite Miss Marple tales, with secrets
Small Luxuries: Vinyl is a gift book for the aspiring or experienced turntable and vinyl enthusiast. The book examines history, technology, maintenance, and collecting.
We are all artists as children, painting and drawing each day Most of us stop when we get older – but David Gentleman kept going. For over 90 years he has been drawing, painting, engraving and printing, rising to become one of Britain’s best-known and most loved artists. His watercolours have filled galleries; his iconic wood cuts are emblazoned across posters, book jackets and train stations; his stamps have made their way to the furthest corners of the world. Here, the great, polymathic artist and craftsman shares what he has learned over the course of a lifetime of making and thinking about art.
A truly mind-boggling and fascinating A-Z of history’s most eccentric thinkers.
Is it a truth universally acknowledged that a young Austen heroine must be in want of a husband? You are in the world of a Jane Austen novel. As the events of Pride and Prejudice – and Austen’s other novels – start to unfold around you, you must choose your own path, avoiding social scandal and unsuitable engagements, and write your own destiny, whether it’s to marry a single man in possession of a good fortune or to become a famous author yourself. A witty and irreverent celebration of Jane Austen and her novels, this literary game will test all your powers of propriety and prudence.
A collection of festive quotes from Charlie Brown and the gang!
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