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Hard cover. Condición: Fine. No dust jacket. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. HC 330. Illustrated (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. To some, the art of nosepicking is a revolting habit abandoned, hopefully, in childhood, but to aficionados of this dexterous and time-honoured practice it is a pastime to be savoured. Professor Roland Flicket is the world's leading authority on the venerable bogey, and with this handy guide, he strikes a blow for nasal foragers everywhere. "Nosepicking for Pleasure" charts the fascinating history of picking through the ages and traces the development of its manifold techniques - including the Revolving Thrust and Jerk, and the Corsican Shove - and also contains a wide range of practical advice for nostril pokers. "Nosepicking for Pleasure" takes a hilarious look at one of society's most repulsive, yet compulsive habits. For all those people who you know harbour a secret picking addiction, and for those who just love all things grotesque in their humour, this book is guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe and, most of all, improve your picking ability tenfold! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Higham, Jon (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. Tis the season to be jolly and laugh out loud at all the chucklesome gags inside this fun and festive title! A brand-new book in the Buster Laugh-a-Lot series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of Christmassy jokes for kids to enjoy and share over the festive period.Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?It needed a trim!What does Frosty the Snowman eat for breakfast?Snowflakes.What do you call a badly behaved reindeer?Rude-olph!Bursting with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes, ridiculous riddles, sniggering side-splitters and knock-knock gags, this funny book makes the perfect stocking filler or an ideal gift for a Christmas Eve box.With wonderfully silly illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra humour and designed to be easy to read, boys and girls will love sharing these jokes with family over the Christmas break. Its guaranteed to keep jokers entertained for hours on end and fill the holidays with laughter. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Pinder, Andrew (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. BS3 - DJ has wrinkling, chipping, and crease on the edges and corners, rubbing, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise good. Book cocked, wrinkling on the spine edges, some rubbing on the cover edges, some soiling on the bottom and bottom of the right side page edges and bottom corners of the back loose endpaper and light smudge on the left side, "X" mark on the top left corner of the front loose endpaper, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise good. Reprinted 1991. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Sherlock Bones, the worlds greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure.Bones and Catson are on a train bound for Paris when another passenger, a famous magician, vanishes in the middle of the night. Catson is convinced of foul play . but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all? And how is his disappearance connected with a fiendish plot to steal the worlds most famous painting, the Mona Lemur? Bones and Catson are up against it to reach Paris and solve the mystery before its too late.The third book in Busters Sherlock Bones mystery fiction series features 28 puzzles including search games, mazes and maths conundrums that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Told across 14 chapters, this thrilling story is perfect for middle-grade readers. Also available in the series:9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh's MaskPublishing in Autumn 2023:9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bigwood, John (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Enter an enchanted fairytale world with this fun-packed book of over 100 unicorn-themed mazes.From puppycorns and kittycorns to princes and princesses, these mazes come in all shapes and sizes (and theres even a cake-shaped one for when you get peckish).With twists, turns and even trolls, each maze will delight puzzle fiends and unicorn lovers alike. Start off with simpler adventures, before progressing to trickier tangles where youll meet ogres, dragons, knights and the occasional pandacorn.And, for readers eager to find out more about unicorn lore, each section includes unicorn secrets to share with your friends. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Puzzles and mysteries have delighted humanity for thousands of years, from the ancient Riddle of the Sphinx, through to Latin squares found in Roman ruins, and right up to the present day.Written by the internationally best-selling Dr Gareth Moore, in this intriguing collection of puzzles, codes and conundrums, the author has gathered together a huge variety of puzzles from the simplest to the most fiendishly difficult that are guaranteed to bemuse, amuse and confuse. This addictive book is perfect for anyone who enjoys being challenged. With over 300 puzzles to solve, including some that can truly be described as enigmas plus solutions too, if you need them its the perfect way to hone your brain and pit your wits against the very best brand new puzzles.From all kinds of code and number puzzles, logic and lateral thinking puzzles, sudoku and much more, this treasure trove of puzzles and puzzling knowledge will enlighten and entertain. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. If your response to a mention of the Wars of the Roses, the Sumerians or the Reformation is, Hmm, Ive heard of that what was that again?, then this is the book for you. This entertaining yet informative book travels back through time to fill in those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge, from the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance and the Cold War, to the American, French and Russian Revolutions, the World Wars . and everything else you have forgotten from your school history lessons. In I Used to Know That: History, information is broken down into manageable, bite-sized chunks, refreshing your memory of all those things you once knew but have forgotten, and filling you in on the bits that the school syllabus didnt include. From building the pyramids in Egypt to the fall of the Berlin Wall, everything you used to know and much that you didnt is here. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. How many times have you wished that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical Education provides all of these classical facts that modern schooling leaves out and many more. Perfect for parents who wish to teach their children and for those who would like to learn or relearn the facts themselves, A Classical Education is informative and educational, but in a completely accessible way, including: . Latin and Greek . Logic and philosophy . Natural sciences . Art and architecture . Poetry and drama . History and Classical literature Also including suggestions for further reading and entertaining tit-bits of information on the classics, A Classical Education is a must for anyone feeling let down by modern schooling. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Over the past year we have seen the humble, inquisitive meerkat take over the world, and in Where's the Meerkat? that is literally the case. A family of meerkats are making a round-the-world trip, visiting some of the world's most famous and popular places and your task is to spot them in the crowd. Each page is intricately illustrated in full colour with a checklist of items and people to spot along with the meerkats. This is the perfect quirky gift for the meerkat-mad member of your family. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Take some time for yourself and enjoy the brain workout of these sudokus!Enjoy some me time with the fun and at times infuriating! sudokus in this bumper book. There are over 300 wonderful sudoku puzzles to complete, perfect for both five-minute breaks and whole evenings of puzzling. Whether youre relaxing at home or out and about, pick up a pen and focus on these puzzles for a gentle brain workout. And if you get stuck, the answers are all at the back!Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on these sudoku puzzles has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.Written by internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, The Mammoth Book of Sudoku is the perfect way to relax and boost your IQ.Also available:The Mammoth Book of Crosswords 1 (9781789298253)The Mammoth Book of Word Searches 1 (9781789298277). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. MISSING CHOCOLATE EGG ALERT! Hop to it and help Bunny find these tasty treasures. Easter is approaching fast. The rabbits are busy in their workshop decorating chocolate eggs. They cant wait to fill their baskets with these tasty treasures and deliver them to children around the world. But disaster strikes when a whole batch fall down the rabbit hole and land in Fairyland. From searching under the sea with the Little Mermaid to scouring the genies cave with Aladdin, this Fairyland hunt is a magical search-and-find adventure.This seasonal puzzle challenge will take children on an enchanting journey through their favourite fairy tales and test their spotting skills as they try to find Bunny, ten eggs and a chirping chick or two. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Based at the Skeldale Veterinary Centre, in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, the modern, relocated practice featured in the classic stories of James Herriot, and with a foreword by James Herriots son, this is a warm and evocative memoir from a young vet whose love for his vocation shines through on every page. From alpacas to exotic pigs, puppies to rabbits, Julian has treated them all and his book is packed with stories about his loveable patients and will prove a firm favourite with all animal lovers. Dealing with unexpected exotic pets and handling excitable humans too Julian has seen all sides of the veterinary world and writes about it all with humour and affection. Just as happy calving a cow, treating a dehydrated chameleon or tending to the overgrown teeth of a rabbit, his passion for his work shines through on every page, as does his love for Yorkshire.Julian Norton also stars in Channel 5s fly-on-the-wall documentary series The Yorkshire Vet, one of the channels highest rated shows (with series four set to return in 2017). Warm, evocative always compassionate and often funny, Julians tales bring to life the world of the working vet and the highs and lows he and his colleagues face on a daily basis. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Uncover the chilling true stories behind some of history's most monstrous murderers.Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, Ted Bundy, Harold Shipman these notorious names represent the worst of humanity, men and women who are driven by an urge to kill, and kill again. They are monsters lurking among us, often living outwardly respectable lives while indulging their horrific desires under cover of darkness, or anonymity.Serial killers continue to hold a gruesome fascination, their crimes and compulsions seemingly incomprehensible to civilized society. Some have become household names, the subject of hit Netflix documentaries and BBC dramas . others remain a hidden horror in the shadows.Organised thematically according to each killer's twisted passion, Faces of Evil chronicles the crimes of twenty of the most infamous and less well-known serial killers of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, unpicking their means, motives and methods . and attempting to understand what drove their horrific lust for murder. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Caroline Taggart has carved out a niche for herself in user-friendly, wittily written factual books. Yorkshire Post______________________In this highly entertaining book, language enthusiast and Sunday Times best-selling author Caroline Taggart browses through thousands of years of history to shed light on why we use the words and phrases we do. Arranged by themes including food, the household, childhood, romance and more, this intriguing book looks at the origins of our language from their historical context. For example, did you know that: If you rest on your laurels, youre imitating a complacent Roman general? If you eavesdrop, youre likely to get wet? If youre taken aback, you should, strictly speaking, be a sailing ship? If youre galvanized into action, youre behaving like Frankensteins monster?From blue-blooded (an invention of aristocratic Spaniards) to limelight (a way of lighting Victorian theatres), passing an exam with flying colours (another image from sailing ships) to winning hands down (from horse racing), Humble Pie and Cold Turkey will answer questions you may never have thought to ask. Including why turkeys need to be cold and how pies came to be humble. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. A brand new, fantasy-themed, search and find adventure from the publishers of the 2017 bestselling title Where's the Unicorn?Follow the further adventures of a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns. This time, the unicorns are embarking on a magical tour through the beautiful, wild world of Wonderland. Spot the blessing in an enchanted forest, search for them in a clockwork city and find them in a mysterious crystal cave. There are 17 intricately illustrated fantasy scenes to search each one filled with crowds of magical creatures, characters and animals and seven sensational unicorns to spot in every location. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Book of Senior Moments introduces the reader to a wonderful collection of humorous anecdotes, confessions, tips, retorts and excuses to help you avoid those all too familiar senior moments.Have you ever referred to your oldest and closest friend as 'Thingy'? Reached the top of the landing, only to realize that you have no idea why you came upstairs in the first place? Congratulations - or commiserations - you've had your first senior moment!Fear not, for help is at hand. The Book of Senior Moments introduces the reader to a wonderful collection of these rites of passage, drawn from the experiences of everyone from politicians to pundits. It includes exit strategies for when you've been ambushed by your memory, as well as tips on how to avoid getting ambushed in the first place.Part guide, part humorous overview, and crammed with advice, examples, anecdotes, confessions, tips, retorts and excuses, this is an absolutely essential book for anyone growing long in the tooth and short of memory. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Wheres the Dinosaur? is full of rex-cellent facts about the colossal prehistoric animals that populated the Earth millions of years ago, with dinosaurs and other creatures to search for and find in colourful search scenes.Roam a Jurassic forest to track a Diplodocus, dive deep into an ocean to hunt a Plesiosaurus and search high in the sky for a Pterodactylus. With over 130 colossal creatures to spot across 17 scenes and fun facts to discover throughout, this roarsome, clawsome search-and-find adventure is perfect for young dinosaur lovers.With bright, humorous cartoon illustrations from James Cottell and fascinating facts from dinosaur expert Dougal Dixon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Cottell, James (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Its time to give your inner witch a voice. Unlock the magick of modern witchcraft and infuse your every day with happiness. This is your essential spiritual guide to happiness. Including everything you need to know to become a modern witch, from working with tarot cards and healing crystals, to taking direction from the stars, this book will teach you how to harness the power of the natural world, dispel toxic energy and develop your own psychic ability to find happiness. Illustrated throughout and containing simple yet effective practical tips and tricks, self-care rituals and cleansing spells for the everyday, this treasure chest of a book will empower you to live your life to the fullest. Summon your inner goddess, re-connect with yourself and take control of your happiness. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. You cant teach old dogs new tricks but its never too late for us to learn a thing or two from our furry friends. When it comes to the trials of daily life, there are no better teachers than our canine companions. They have many woofs of wisdom on friendship, romance, work and self-care and this book brings together 100 essential lessons we can all learn from our favourite four-legged creatures. From the value of unconditional love to the importance of living in the moment, and most importantly, not forgetting to enjoy the ride along the way, dogs remind us that the good life is in paws reach if we just sniff in the right direction. So, perk up your ears and get ready to learn about what matters most in life.The perfect gift for dog owners of any breed. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. From the publishers of the bestselling Wheres the Unicorn? comes a festive adventure to knock your Christmas stockings off.Theres a week to go before Christmas Eve and Santas eight favourite reindeer are nowhere in sight! Santa cant deliver all the presents in one night without his trusted herd to pull the sleigh, so he and his chief elf set off to find them. Help Santa chase the reindeer through 17 intricately illustrated seasonal scenes and bring them home to the North Pole in time to load up the sleigh. There are 8 cute reindeer, plus Santa and his elf, to find in each location and the answer pages at the back feature extra things to spot.Illustrated by the bestselling artist behind Where's the Unicorn? and Where's the Meerkat?, this fab-yule-lous search book is a must-have Christmas gift. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED, THE STORY OF DUSTY SPRINGFIELD TWENTY YEARS ON.Provocative and deadly accurate Time OutDusty Springfield was one of our greatest pop singers. From 60s hits like I Only Want To Be With You, Son of a Preacher Man and You Dont Have To Say You Love Me to her 80s collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys and beyond, she was a musical pioneer and the very essence of authentic white soul. A member of the US Rock and Roll and UK Music Halls of Fame, international polls have named Dusty among the best female pop artists of all time.Twenty years after her passing, she continues to fascinate and inspire. This completely revised and updated edition of Lucy OBriens classic biography has new photographs, a new introduction, fresh material and over 45 original interviews with close friends and people who worked with her, including Sir Tom Jones, Lulu, legendary arranger Ivor Raymonde, and the late, great Atlantic Records trio, Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin, with whom she recorded her classic album Dusty In Memphis. The book fully explores her life and legacy, from a troubled Home Counties childhood to 60s mod queen and solo star, to her struggles with addiction and mental health issues, to her status as an influential LGBT heroine and enduring pop icon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 'Incredibly helpful - every man should have a copy' Colin Jackson, former olympic athlete'This book will save lives.' Elis & John, Radio X'An essential read' Levison Wood, author and explorer___________________Your body needs maintaining to keep it healthy. So does your mind.Sounds simple, but tired and outdated ideas that tell men how they ought to be, mean the message gets lost. And the results speak for themselves: suicide is the biggest killer of men under fifty. Theres no more room for debate taking care of your head space should be as normal as eating your five-a-day or going to the gym. Many books make impossible promises about how they will fix all your problems and stresses with some miraculous ten-step programme. This one doesnt. What it does do is provide practical help, when times are tough and also when theyre not. And just like with your physical health, it doesnt always have to take much to make a difference.Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, This Book Could Help is filled with straightforward expert advice and simple techniques to help you shake off what other people say you ought to be, prioritize yourself, meet challenges and develop new strengths, in areas such as dealing with stress, motivation, work and life goals. We all deserve to live fully and respect our struggles, so start here and back yourself every day.Because head space is not a luxury, its essential. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Emma Mitchell's richly illustrated and evocative diary records her nature finds over the course of a year and shows how being in the wild benefits our mental and physical wellbeing. 'This is a beautiful, beautiful book, I can't recommend it enough.' Sue Perkins_________________________Profound, inspiring and exquisite. Emma Freud_________________________Precise, gorgeous and inspiring. Amy Liptrot _________________________Emma Mitchell has suffered with depression or as she calls it, 'the grey slug' for twenty-five years. In 2003, she moved from the city to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and began to take walks in the countryside around her new home, photographing, collecting and drawing as she went. In Emma's hand-illustrated diary, she takes us with her as she follows the local paths and trails, sharing her nature finds over the course of a year. Reflecting on how these encounters impact her mood, Emma's candid account of her own struggles is a powerful testament to how reconnecting with nature can be as medicinal as any talking therapy or pharmaceutical.Written with Emma's characteristic wit and frankness, and filled with her beautiful drawings, paintings and photography, this is a truly unique book for anyone who has ever felt drawn to nature and wondered about its influence over us. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In a career that spanned over seven decades, Roger Moore was at the very heart of the show-business scene. We all knew him as an actor who starred in films that made him famous the world over, but he was also a tremendous prankster, joker and raconteur - in fact, he was well known as one of the nicest guys in the business, and someone who was always up for some fun.In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, Roger lifts the lid on the movie business, from Hollywood to Pinewood. It features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers, including Tony Curtis, Sean Connery, Michael Caine, David Niven, Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, John Mills, Peter Sellers, Michael Winner, Cubby Broccoli and many more.Wonderfully entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny and told with his characteristic wit and good humour, Last Man Standing is vintage Moore at his very best. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Follow a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns as they gallop around the world on an incredible whistle-stop tour.From a star-studded film premiere and a flamboyant festival, to a wild safari adventure and a beautiful tropical beach, there are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search, and 7 sensational unicorns to spot in every location, along with loads of extra items to find.Each page in this magical activity book is packed with quirky characters, funny details and unexpected surprises that will get the whole family laughing. The perfect gift for children (and adults!) who love unicorns, spot the difference puzzles and hidden object games. . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…