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Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought provoking history of the wind written in his edifying and entertaining style What is going on with our atmosphere The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes murderous tornadoes and cataclysmic fires Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead strengthening in power speed and frequency While this prediction worried the insurance industry governmental leaders scientists and conscientious citizens one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm To the energy industry rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind a vital source of clean and safe power Between these two poles wind as a malevolent force and wind as saviour of our planet lies a world of fascination history literature science poetry and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works In The Breath of the Gods he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives from

Happiness is curling up in your chair and colouring with Snoopy Featuring classic moments from the comics this colouring book is full of adorable scenes to unwind with and colour Perfect for relaxing being creative and enjoying the good times with the Peanuts gang Wish the gang a very happy 75th birthday then add your own artistic touch to these adorable illustrations and impress your friends Tik Tok and Instagram This premium colouring book features the original illustrations of the comic strip as well as a gold foil cover and high quality single sided paper Join the Beagle Scouts on a spring hike take a nap under a tree with Snoopy one lazy summer afternoon carve pumpkins with Charlie in the autumn and play in the snow with Woodstock when winter arrives The perfect gift for a friend or for you

Make your trip to Thailand extraordinary Walks around glittering temples Visits to busy floating markets Trips to paradisiacal islands Thailand offers enough bucket list experiences to fill a lifetime Whatever your dream trip involves this DK travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings Thailand to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the country s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover our pick of Thailand s must sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Thailand the best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy easy to follow itineraries expert advice get ready get around and stay safe colour coded chapters to each part of Thailand a lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Thailand s regions in your pocket Try Top 10 Bangkok and Top 10 Phuket

A Little Clothbound Classic bringing together Hans Christian Andersen s most cherished Christmas tales in one timeless editionStep into the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with this collection of timeless Christmas tales capturing both the magic and melancholy of the season This selection brings together Andersen s most beloved works from the magical journey of The Snow Queen to the heart breaking The Little Match Girl and the tender reflections on the passage of time in The Fir Tree Together these stories show how Andersen transformed the traditional fairy tale with his unique ability to blend exuberant whimsy and profound insight

A guide to the iconic missions of Agent 007 meticulously charted on an epic worldwide journey With over 200 stunning photographs exclusive new interviews with the Bond filmmakers and detailed maps Darker than the Sun will transport you to the very places where the action unfolds Immerse yourself in the allure of the settings with images capturing both the real life locations and behind the scenes shots from the film sets Each movie is accompanied by a global locator map charting Bond s mission and a detailed feature map that brings key 007 destinations to life This is not just a book it s a cinematic journey an atlas of adventure and a treasure trove of Bondian lore

This book takes a deep dive into the multiple roles states play in supporting transitions to a more sustainable world and where there is scope for their transformation It develops a rounded account of different aspects of state power for students academics and practitioners concerned with environmental policy and sustainability

Young children can push pull and slide the tabs to celebrate the festival of Hanukkah in Busy Hanukkah Join in to learn about the celebration make yummy potato latkes play a game of dreidl and light the menorah Toddlers will love playing with this bright colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Edita Hajdu This is a perfect gift to celebrate Hanukkah with your little one Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover Discover more celebrations in the Busy Books series with Busy Eid Busy Diwali Busy Easter and Busy Chinese New Year

A beautiful thoughtful book that brims with joy KATE MOSSE Our master storyteller JOANNA LUMLEY In Funny Thing Getting Older one of our most belove novelists shares his reflections from a lifetime of writing stories about the world Here collected for the first time on Michael s 82nd birthday are his thoughts on nature childhood writing peace and war and getting older Some are deeply personal some political others in between And woven in amongst them you will find a play a poem or two and even a few stories Full of wonder gentle humour and sharp observation Funny Thing Getting Older is a book to treasure For me a story is like a kite It will swoop and soar and it will be please my heart when it s up there floating on the wind It is the same with the making of the pieces in this book every one of them I have to keep making and flying my kites and to teach others if I can to fly theirs MICHAEL MORPURGO

So important SARAH KNIGHT TRYING TO BE A SUPERHUMAN IS OUT BEING A HALF ARSE HUMAN IS IN Have you ever shaved one leg and forgotten the other Eaten cereal out of a mug with a fork Washed your clothes forgotten to hang them up and then found them smelling worse than before Congratulations you re a half arser Welcome to the club There are more of us than you might think In Half Arse Human Leena Norms helps you harness the power of considered chaos and upgrade the parts of your life that really matter without expending more than you have to give Living a slap dash life isn t something to be ashamed of it might just be your secret weapon In a world of high flyers and hustle this book won t launch you into orbit but it will get you off the ground and you will enjoy the ride

Beyond Profit brings together the latest academic research on Purpose Driven Leadership and Organizations to show how leaders can create a Wellbeing Economy that is aligned with a sustainable future where we innovate and protect collective long term wellbeing through governance that works It is a must read for all leaders wanting to implement a coherent roadmap to meet the needs of the world we want it will help you ask critical questions learn from inspirational stories and be armed with an innovative approach to find answers that will lead to a better tomorrow Leaders make decisions with real consequences that are not just local but national and even global they impact matters of intense importance decisions with environmental economic societal and moral implications The reality of leadership in times of uncertainty and risk places an unprecedented challenge at the door of today s generation of leaders As a leader you may often feel locked into pursuing sustained growth and endless increases in financial returns while held back by less resources and more challenges around employees customers and new technologies Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and weighed down by responsibility troubled by the legacy you are leaving behind It doesn t have to be thi

Available For Pre Order Now A major new book on leadership by former England manager Gareth Southgate During his eight years at England in one of the highest profile roles in the country Southgate forged a unique management style combining calm empathy with mental resilience emotional intelligence and strong accountability His leadership at England propelled the national team to its most sustained success in fifty years reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi Final and the UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024 Finals In the process Southgate revitalised and reshaped the national team s footballing identity Southgate s book draws on the defining moments that shaped his leadership style principles that informed his decisions and the resilience that enabled him to perform under the most intense public scrutiny This is a book that transcends football providing modern day leadership lessons that can apply to any individual team or organisation

Capture every giggle snuggle and magical moment with this beautiful memory book Created by Liana and Koazy liana jadee the heartwarming mother son duo adored by over 17 million fans worldwide this unique book is a fun and joyful way for parents to jot down the little and big moments that make your year unforgettable With easy prompts to fill in as well as space for drawings and photos this is a book to make your own From seasonal moments and celebrating special occasions like birthdays to keeping note of the funny things your little one says when you re spending time together at home this is the ultimate personalised memory book of your family s world A gorgeous hardback book with gold foil and sage green colour pages this is a gift that parents grandparents and more will cherish Fill in today treasure forever

Love them or hatethem what if squirrels are actually the key to understanding our planet s future

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

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

The Meteorites conjures a small epiphany about our own place in the universe The Sunday Times Dazzling Financial TimesFrom your window you can see the stars and distant planets light years away it s easy to think that our existences and theirs will never intersect Yet meteorites mysterious irregular rocks of sometimes immense value connect us with the vastness of the universe They may have brought the first life to our planet and today they still reveal extraordinary scientific insights Helen Gordon reveals the fascinating stories of fallen meteorites and the lives they ve touched from collectors to kings scientists to farmers She meets amateur astronomers and gem dealers goes meteorite hunting across rooftops and learns what objects moving through space can tell us about the fragility of life on Earth

Budapest autumn 1943 Four years into the war Hungary is allied with Nazi Germany and the Hungarian capital is the Casablanca of central Europe The city swirls with intrigue and betrayal home to spies and agents of every kind But Budapest remains at peace an oasis in the midst of war where Allied POWs and Polish and Jewish refugees find sanctuary The riverside cafes are crowded and the city s famed cultural life still thrives All that comes to an end in March 1944 when the Nazis invade By the summer Allied bombers are pounding its grand boulevards and historic squares Budapest s surviving Jewish population has been forcibly relocated to cramped overcrowded Yellow Star houses By late December the city is surrounded and under siege from the Red Army Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians die in the savage siege as Budapest collapses into anarchy Hungarian death squads roam the streets as the city s Jews are forced into ghettos Russian artillery pounds the city into smoking rubble as starving residents hack chunks of meat from dead frozen horses Using newly uncovered diaries documents archival material and interviews with the last survivors Adam LeBor brilliantly recreates life and death in the wartime city the catastrophic fate of half of its

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Marrakesh and discover twice the city in half the time Discover Marrakesh s most popular experiences must see attractions and unexpected surprises neighbourhood by neighbourhood with our handy sized Pocket travel guide From listening to Amazigh musicians entertaining evening crowds at Djemaa El Fna to hopping in a vintage motorbike sidecar for a tour of the city desert and Atlas Mountains and bathing in a public or private hammam Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Pocket Marrakesh travel guide Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know how for planning trips between 1 7 days Find what you re looking for fast with this guide s all new structure and design and navigate Marrakesh with ease Get fresh takes on must visit sights including Koutoubia Mosque Dar Si Said Ben Youssef Medersa and more Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions Find the local vibe on foot Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood s personality and get you to those don t miss sights Di

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Belize Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from chasing waterfalls on a boat tour to Vaca Lake to spotting noisy black howler monkeys in the wild at the Community Baboon Sanctuary and diving and snorkelling at the most remote of Belize s Caribbean cayes far flung Glover s Reef Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Belize 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 Belize 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 Connect with Belizean culture through stori