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A WARREN OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL FACTS AND TALES RESCUED FROM OBSCURITY The first trivia book from the team behind the hit history podcast The Rabbit Hole Detectives investigating all manner of weird and wonderful facts and stories you never knew you wanted to know Compulsively dip in able The Times Ever fallen down a rabbit hole Ever got lost chasing a fact a hunch or a curious piece of cultural ephemera Then the Rabbit Hole Detectives Richard Coles Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer are here to do the burrowing for you Why were eight WWII Hurricane fighter planes buried in Ukraine What have chimpanzees to do with the invention of toilet paper How many dynamite sticks should not be used to blow up a whale Which ancient civilisation liked a short tongue and a shaved head The Rabbit Hole Book follows Richard Cat and Charles as they investigate and elucidate weird and wonderful curiosities from history telling stories that are as often dumbfounding as they are gripping as unexpected as they are hilarious or deeply moving

Shogun meets Sherlock Holmes Over 24 million copies have been sold of this beloved samurai adventure It has been half a year since Akiyama Daijiro became a samurai half a year since he left his father Kohei once the most skilled swordsman in the land to set up his own blade school by the cool of the river Ever since amid the swaying bamboo groves he waits patiently for his first disciple But his serenity is soon disrupted by the visit of a mysterious samurai with an unhonourable offer in exchange for a vast sum of gold he must attack and injure the daughter of the Shogun s most senior counsellor Troubled by the proposal Daijiro alongside his father and Mifuyu a female warrior without match soon set out into the underworld of Edo era Japan to uncover the conspiracy before quickly finding themselves embroiled in a series of increasingly perilous adventures Widely considered to be the greatest work by Shotaro Ikenami the master of Japanese historical fiction The Samurai Detectives is a twisting page turning portrayal of one of the most intriguing evocative periods in the history of Japan

When the snow falls quickly it brings dramatic change Hare rabbit and bird tracks become visible in the lanes and fields Winter s Song is the final book in a stunning seasonal quartet from beloved printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding This series will take readers on a journey through the seasons reflecting Angela s view as the nature around her transforms and evolves over the months Taking in landscapes across the UK from views from her homely studio in Rutland to the Scottish wilderness via the low lying marshlands of Suffolk and the windswept hills of Yorkshire the beautiful illustrations and evocative imagery of the prose make this the perfect book for nature lovers and art lovers everywhere Featuring many of Angela s most beloved prints alongside Angela s observations and inspirations Spring Unfurled Summer s Hum Falling into Autumn and Winter s Song are a joyful celebration of nature and wildlife across the UK at all times of year

20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY FERGUS HENDERSON CO FOUNDER OF THE ST JOHN RESTAURANT BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR THERE WAS BOURDAIN Anthony Bourdain like the Sex Pistols created a movement not a following Marco Pierre White A book of the greatest hits of French food nothing comes close Matthew Ryle Les Halles is peak brilliant Bourdain You will devour it whether you ve read it before or not Andi Oliver Anthony Bourdain is an inspiration to generations about how to run restaurant for your customers not the ego of the chef A generous chef and generous person still missed by all Angela Hartnett Globally beloved chef Anthony Bourdain s bestselling classic the hearty delicious recipes and provocative tricks of the trade from his famed French brasserie where he made his name Before stunning the world with his bestselling Kitchen Confidential and hit TV shows Parts Unknown and No Reservations Anthony Bourdain spent years serving some of the best French brasserie food in New York With its no nonsense down to earth atmosphere Les Halles matched Bourdain s style perfectly a restaurant where you can dress down talk loudly drink a little too much wine and have a good time with friends Now 20 years after its original publ

The rock legend tells the story of his wild ride with Martin Scorsese as friends adventure seekers and boundary pushing collaborators with all the heart of his New York Times bestselling memoir Testimony For four decades Robbie Robertson produced music for Martin Scorsese s films a relationship that began when Robertson convinced Scorsese to direct The Last Waltz the iconic film of the Band s farewell performance at the Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving 1976 The closing of the Band s story with that landmark concert thrust Robertson into a new and uncertain world With his relationship with his bandmates deteriorating and his marriage collapsing Robertson arrived on Scorsese s Beverly Hills doorstep only to find his friend in similar straits Before the night was out Scorsese had invited him to move in Both men already culture transforming stars before the age of thirty five stood at a creative precipice searching for the beginning of a new phase of life and work As their friendship deepened into a career altering collaboration their shared journey would take them around the world and down the rabbit hole of American culture in the long hangover of the seventies Buffeted on either side by temptation and paranoia veering closer to self destructi

Accompanying the landmark BBC natural history documentary and featuring stunning full colour photography Five years four powerful animal families Who will rule the Kingdom Zambia s spectacular Luangwa Valley contains ideal leopard territory It also hosts one of the highest densities of wild dogs ever recorded one of the ten remaining strongholds of lions left in Africa and is home to one of the few hyena populations to be studied in depth Kingdom chronicles the real life saga of four animal families as each one stakes their claim here for a territory called Nsefu Over the course of five years this story follows the twists and turns of their interconnected lives Leopard mother Olimba is busy bringing up her two cubs when wild dog Storm arrives fiercely determined to make this place home for her pack Hyenas Tenta and Tandala walk a tightrope between following their rivals for food whilst keeping themselves and their cubs safe and the lion pride strive to secure their control of this territory for generations to come Featuring stunning full colour photography Kingdom charts the uplifting highs of these real animal characters as well as their heart rending lows as they jostle for power and their family s survival

OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE You will quickly amaze and delight yourself India Knight Sunday TimesDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world s most widely used drawing instruction book Whether you are a professional a student or enjoy art as a hobby Betty Edwards practical step by step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate the way you perceive the world around you This revised and expanded edition includes Expert advice on what materials to use and how to record your progress Specific focus on perceiving edges spaces and relationships within your drawings Problem solving techniques and guidance on continued development of your skillsBlending artistic teaching with psychology Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the intuitive and creative right side of your brain dramatically improving your ability to draw

Commissaire Pel hasn t been promoted which is disappointing then he meets the new Chief of Police and the implications suddenly look disastrous

Survivor Rebel Conspirator Mother and grandmother of kings Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages Born the daughter of the Duke of Somerset into a century of conflict and a descendant of Edward III she was married at twelve a mother orphan and widow at thirteen and rode the vicissitudes of the Wars of the Roses and two further marriages to see her only son Henry ascend the throne of England as the first monarch of the Tudor dynasty She helped to bring about the marriage of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York a union that helped heal the wounds of a bitterly divided nation During Henry s reign she exerted considerable influence at court and played a part in the upbringing of her grandson the future Henry VIII She was a lifelong artistic patron and supporter of academia In old age she founded a professorship of divinity and two colleges at Cambridge University By the time of her death in June 1509 she had outlived by two months the son whose birth fifty two years previously had so nearly killed her Lauren Johnson s life of Margaret Beaufort brings its subject vividly and memorably to life She delineates the decades of political upheaval that were the backdrop to her long and resilient career and highli

Bringing together over 100 much loved recipes from the Fast 800 archives this is the ultimate book for fans of Dr Michael Mosley s revolutionary diet plan

Jatgeir has come from Vaim to the big city Bjrgvin on his wooden boat Eline named after the long lost love of his teenage years He intends to buy a needle and thread to sew a button but he is cheated twice That night while sleeping on his boat he hears a familiar voice unexpectedly it is Eline who wants to come home to Vaim with him She leaves a note for her husband Frank packs her bags and runs away while he is out fishing Vaim Jon Fosse s first novel since he received the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature is the story of this triangle a novel about little boats and big boats love and death passive men and an incredibly determined woman And all of course was strange

A vivid hallucinatory rediscovered classic about split identity in the wake of First World War trauma

DOROTHY PARKER MEETS LADY AND THE TRAMP 3 charming dog stories set in 1920s Jazz Age New York back in print for the first time in decades Featuring illustrations by America s 1st female editorial cartoonist whose comics career began before she even had the right to vote Dogs may be man s best friend but every friendship is different Prepare to revisit the glamorous 1920s Jazz Age of The Great Gatsby and meet Nicholas a gregarious Airedale Terrier whose arrival in a moneyed Long Island home unleashes complete and total chaos throughout the neighbourhood Verdun Belle the lady of the title is a silky eared spaniel whose loyalty and litter of puppies rallies an entire American regiment fighting on the Western Front during World War I Then there s Egon a very large German Shepherd accustomed to summering on the Cote d Azur and to managing the diaries and daily activities of his human charges whether they want him to or not Ranging in tone from urbane irony to poignant sweetness these are stories to make you smile at the antics of dogs and guffaw at the even sillier antics of the people who love them This delightful collection of 3 stories The Passing of Nicholas The Story of Verdun Belle My Friend Egon by an Algonquin Round Table wit rediscovered afte

An inspiring and reflective memoir about walking the 1 000km route from where World War I ended to Auschwitz

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Chile & Rapa Nui Easter Island Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from skiing down an active volcano at Chile s pretty winter resort Termas de Chillan to catching a sunset of magnificent colours at Valle de la Luna and exploring the Wild West of Chilean wine in Itata Valley Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Chile & Rapa Nui Easter Island travel guide Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Chile & Rapa Nui Easter Island and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips walking tours and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation adventure activities festivals and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport making the most of your time and money LGBTIQ travel advice useful words and phrases accessibility and responsible

The definitive guide for art loving travellers awaits discover 70 inspiring destinations around the world where artists artworks and art making are the beating heart of their identity history and culture From medieval wonders in Morocco to indigenous art in Canada epic street murals in Malaysia to world famous masterpieces in France the destinations featured inside this book all share one thing in common incredibleart Packed with dazzling capital cities and unexpected hidden gems this is the ultimate exploration of the top art destinations on the planet Inside Art Destinations 70 amazing places to see great art from well known hotspots to surprising destinations Showcases cities and regions on a deeper level through their artistic heritage Shares must visit attractions including museums galleries public art spaces art installations and more for every location Stunning photography accompanies each art based place Contents include Africa & the Middle East Cape Town South Africa Dynamic Art in the Heart of the City Doha Qatar Art and Architecture in an Islamic Context Americas Miami Florida USA Hot Sun Cool Art Valparaiso Chile Art Clouds Poetry and Passion Asia Tokyo Japan Contemporary Art Meets Tradition Beijing China Art Reinv

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to South America Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from spotting giant tortoises marine iguanas and more on the Galapagos Isla Isabela to visiting the sublime Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and exploring the charming coastal town of Cartagena with its pastel toned balconies and buzzing street food stalls Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s South America travel guide Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate South America and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips walking tours and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation adventure activities festivals and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport making the most of your time and money LGBTIQ travel advice useful words and phrases accessibility and responsible travel Con

To be a well informed citizen of Planet Earth you need to read Elizabeth Kolbert ROLLING STONEElizabeth Kolbert one of our most influential writers on the environment and author of the iconic The Sixth Extinction brings together her most urgent reporting and inspiring lessons from the frontlines of the climate catastrophe From Greenland s melting ice sheets to New Zealand s protected mountaintops we join Kolbert on the road as she travels to the places most dramatically affected by climate change revealing a world which is both dangerously fragile and remarkably resilient We encounter newly discovered species and meet the last surviving members of others witness the power of rewilding up close and are reminded of the abounding wonders of our natural world Along the way we also meet countless brilliant individuals who are steering us towards a better future scientists harnessing AI to commune with whales activists successfully lobbying for the rights of nature and ordinary people making extraordinary moves such as the Sams islanders leading completely carbon neutral lives The natural world is changing profoundly and the threats to our planet are only growing more serious Now is the time to deepen our understanding of this incredible world we are in da

How are contemporary artists responding to the climate crisis Filipa Ramos takes an original approach to the subject by addressing two parallel strands She looks firstly at pioneering approaches to ecology by key contemporary artists from different generations and cultural backgrounds working in different art media and she considers the balance between ecology as theme and ecology as practice underscoring the imperative for both artists and art institutions to adopt responsible environmental positions in their practice This topical and important book discusses the work of artists who have returned to the land reviews how questions of shared rights and environmental justice are represented in contemporary artistic practice highlights the renewed importance of performance and time based media in ecologically themed art and looks at artists and art institutions complex relationship to environmental action

Only those who have died know how long a lifetime is Inés Valeztena s first life ended at the age of twenty six The manhwa adaptation of CHACHA KIM S webnovel is now available in English print for the first time Ines Valeztena daughter of a powerful noble family and Carcel Escalante cousin to the crown prince have been engaged since they were six years old Their long delayed marriage has been the talk of high society for years and although her fiance is the empire s most notorious playboy Ines seems inexplicably content to keep the arrangement In fact she encourages him to do whatever he pleases even after their wedding as long as they maintain order among the nobles What the gossips and Carcel don t know is that Ines has plans for her marriage of obligation and they have nothing to do with love But when Carcel suddenly declares he is ready to reform his rakish ways marry immediately and prove to Ines that he is worthy of her true affection she must to keep her wits about her or risk losing everything she s spent lifetimes of heartache and desperation to obtain Volume 1 collects episodes 1 16 of the webcomic The Broken Ring This Marriage Will Fail Anyway