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Hardback. Condición: Good. Poo! Most of us don't really like to talk about it. In fact, many of us would probably rather it didn't exist at all, or at least if it must exist could it not be more pleasantly fragranced? In The Life of Poo, Adam Hart explores this most unmentionable of subjects and the hidden world of bacteria - a microscopic horde that has profound, unexpected, sometimes unpleasant, but often beneficial effects on our health, wealth and well-being - taking the reader on a humorous, inspiring and myth-busting journey from the poo in your toilet to the cutting-edge of scientific understanding. Whether you are brushing your teeth, having sex, suffering from an irritable bowel, battling with Crohn's disease, worrying about too little or too much hygiene, coping with asthma, cleaning your bathroom, following the 2-second rule, debating the 5-second rule, guzzling probiotics or just sitting on the toilet, this book is for you.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Becoming Ray Bradbury chronicles the making of an iconic American writer by exploring Ray Bradbury's childhood and early years of his long life in fiction, film, television, radio, and theater. Jonathan R. Eller measures the impact of the authors, artists, illustrators, and filmmakers who stimulated Bradbury's imagination throughout his first three decades. Unprecedented access to Bradbury's personal papers and other private collections provides insight into his emerging talent through his unpublished correspondence, his rare but often insightful notes on writing, and his interactions with those who mentored him during those early years. Beginning with his childhood in Waukegan, Illinois, and Los Angeles, this biography follows Bradbury's development from avid reader tomaturing author, making a living writing for pulp magazines. Eller illuminates the sources of Bradbury's growing interest in the human mind, the human condition, and the ambiguities of life and death--themes that became increasingly apparent in his early fiction. Bradbury's correspondence documents his frustrating encounters with the major trade publishing houses and his earliest unpublished reflections on the nature of authorship. Eller traces the sources of Bradbury's very conscious decisions, following the sudden success of The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man, to voice controversial political statements in his fiction, and he highlights the private motivations behind the burst of creative energy that transformed his novella The Fireman into the classic novel Fahrenheit 451. Becoming Ray Bradbury reveals Bradbury's emotional world as it matured through his explorations of cinema and art, his interactions with agents and editors, his reading discoveries, and the invaluable reading suggestions of older writers. These largely unexplored elements of his life pave the way to a deeper understanding of his more public achievements, providing a biography of the mind, the story of Bradbury's self-education and the emerging sense of authorship at the heart of his boundless creativity. …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Youre too modest to say it yourself, but youre kind of a legend. And you need to be reminded sometimes, OK? This collection of unbeatable quotes from fellow icons and idols also contains dozens of witty one-liners explaining why youre a flamingo in a flock of pigeons. Theres no denying it YOURE AWESOME AF. …

Hardback. Condición: Good. This entertaining collection gathers together William Shakespeare's wisest and wittiest quotations. Quotable Shakespeare proves that brevity is the soul of wit and is sure to delight all lovers of the Bard's uniquely perceptive and influential works.

Condición: Very Good. A student cookbook with a difference, The Hungry Healthy Student offers a choice of more than 200 quick, cheap and easy recipes, meaning more money in your pocket and more time to play! All the recipes have a healthy focus which means increased brain power and more energy to enjoy student life to the full. There are also indispensable tips on healthy habits, mood boosters, free ways to get fit and takeaway alternatives. With chapters dedicated to Breakfast and Lunchbox; Healthy and Hearty; Good Grains, Beans and Pulses; Super Salads, Snacks and Sides; Make it Light and Sweet Alternatives, there are recipes whether you want food on the go, for impromptu parties, or just comfort food and delicious treats for a night in. All the recipes in this book are balanced for a healthy diet, and they each have an affordability stamp to help with budgeting, as well as detailed instructions to make them accessible to even the most novice cook. Forget the textbooks, this is the only book you'll ever need to get through your first year.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand attempts to capture the charm and elegance of the cat with a series of portraits, with and without their owners and in all their moods.

Hardback. Condición: Good. So youre a grandparent! One of the most magical roles youll ever have but also one of the messiest. But never fear: this indispensable handbook is here to guide you through the pleasures and pitfalls of grandparenthood, and, most importantly, teach you how to keep the grandkids quiet while you catch up on your nap-time.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Shoes That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 shoe designs that have made a substantial impact in the world of design today. From the 1863 Frye boot to Zaha Hadid's 2008 Melissa shoe, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Hugh Johnson's guide to the world of wine.

Hardback. Condición: Good. The world's best-selling annual wine guideHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 43rd year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. He reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a colour supplement on 'Wine Flavour: How, What, Why?'.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Using the principles and precepts of Feng Shui, Simon Brown offers practical advice on solving the problems people find inherent in modern life; how to live more healthily, have a happier family life, be more successful, and realise one's full potential. He answers more than 100 questions on matters such as the home, health, personality, finance and relationships, with suggestions that help individuals to enhance supportive energies and counter unfavourable situations. Remedies are simple: positional changes to furniture; the use of water features, plants, mirrors and chimes, and where and when to use particular fabrics, patterns, textures and colours.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Nobodys quite like you Theres so much thats great about you. So much thats worth honouring and cherishing. This little book of quotes is full of words of gratitude and appreciation that will make you recognize and remember that YOU ARE AMAZING.

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Hardback. Condición: Good. Become aware of your body. Listen to the sounds around you and notice the thoughts in your mind. Mindfulness is nothing new to dogs, as this little book demonstrates. Learn from your canine how to live in the present and approach every day with a calm and positive attitude.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Everything around us is designed and the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Shoes That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 shoe designs that have made a substantial impact in the world of design today. From the 1863 Frye boot to Zaha Hadid's 2008 Melissa shoe, each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Nobodys quite like you Theres so much thats great about you. So much thats worth honouring and cherishing. This little book of quotes is full of words of gratitude and appreciation that will make you recognize and remember that YOU ARE AMAZING.

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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Each of these astrological guides contain everything you'll ever want to know about yourself based on the position of the Sun in the zodiac when you were born: from your personality, career and sense of style to your friendships, relationships and love life. Have you ever wondered which Sun sign would make your ideal partner? Or whether a Gemini, Scorpio or Pisces should be the friend you turn to when you need a night out on the town or a shoulder to cry on? Find out how compatible you are with others, who would make your perfect lover or best friend, and how you can overcome your differences and get the best out of all your relationships. These great books offer you the chance to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and a profound insight into what motivates and inspires you based on your Sun sign. The more you learn about your Sun sign, the more you can express your own unique identity, make the most of your natural assets, and be the best you that you can possibly be.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. When nutritionist Robyn Youkilis began her health coaching practice, she quickly realized that the vast majority of complaints she heard from clients were about their digestion: if your digestive system isn't functioning properly, you can gain weight and suffer from fatigue, insomnia, bloating, indigestion and IBS. This exciting new book helps you to change your relationship with food and your body by focusing on what your symptoms are telling you and building new habits into daily life at a manageable pace. From a Superhuman Breakfast to a good-for-you Chocolate Cake, from a Rose and Berry Smoothie to the Perfect Detox Salad, Robyn shares more than 75 delicious yet simple recipes to help you on that path. Go With Your Gut will help you become your healthiest self.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. I'm Absolutely Fine! A Manual for Imperfect Women, the first book from columnists and bloggers The Midult, offers a wry, heartfelt, edgy look at what it is to be a grown-up woman.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Reiki and meditation techniques combine to help develop your intuitive powers and strengthen the healing life force within.

Paperback. Condición: Good. With recipes devised by a chef and based on nutritional advice, this is a much-needed cookbook for people whose lives are touched by the cancer treatment chemotherapy. It contains over 100 recipes that have been created to excite the palate without over-stimulating it, together with helpful advice and practical information. It's an easy, flexible and appetising guide and a source of inspiration for everyday dishes that the patient is likely to enjoy, so that they're able to eat enough to keep their strength up. …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Inspired by Hilaire Belloc's moral poems, James Muirden has penned these Precautionary Tales to amuse grandparents, and perhaps their grandchildren too. Whether you grew up reading Belloc or not, this compilation of wit in verse is guaranteed to leave you smiling - and may even teach you a valuable lesson or two. Eccles, David (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. The brand new edition of the unrivalled and bestselling annual, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 43rd year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, most up-to-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. He reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both. This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a color supplement on 'Wine Flavor: How, What, Why?'.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. This novelty cake book contains designs ranging from a bathing couple and a pair of lips to dancing can-can girls. These designs are fun to make with detailed instructions and diagrams. Basic cake and icing recipes are included and there is a section on useful equipment and helpful hints and tips.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Leads the reader through the most famous vineyards and villages of the Rhone region of Germany, and into the best cellars and wine estates. The guide recommends historic and cultural places to visit, as well as hotels, restaurants and the highlights of the local cuisine.

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Hardback. Condición: Good. The brand new edition of the unrivalled and bestselling annual, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Roaring from the rear, tooting the trouser trumpet whatever you call it, we all fart. And everyone knows a keen farter with their knowing smile, never shying away from taking the blame. Give them their rightful recognition: a book of fart-related activities and puzzles to keep them engrossed, along with fascinating facts to blow their mind.…