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How to Achieve Good Fortune
￥53.86
Is good fortune just a matter of luck? Or being born under the right star? In this compelling book, Murdo MacLeod shows how you can load the dice in your own favour. Murdo MacLeod's easy-to-follow programme demonstrates how to harness the power within you in order to achieve:material wealthperfect healthpersonal charmthe conquest of anxietyFirst published in 1932, How to Achieve Good Fortune is strikingly modern in its approach, not just in its promotion of the 'power of positive thinking', but also in the method of picturing what it is that you desire. Many of the ideas that Murdo MacLeod proposed have since been taken up in New Age philosophy, particularly the concept of 'Cosmic Mind'.
War Baby
￥58.76
John Timmins has led an extraordinary life, from being given up for adoption at just six months old at the end of World War II and orphaned at a young age, through time spent travelling and working abroad, several troubled marriages and many different careers. The one thing that has dominated his life above all else is his quest to find his true identity. In this poignant and honest account, John talks about his experiences in the Army Intelligence Corps, the countries he has lived in, his failed relationships and how a terrible accident spurred him on to find out the truth surrounding his birth. War Baby details the many highs and lows of one man's determination to discover his roots. Written in John's own words, the book records his methodical research, the closed doors and blocked paths as he tries to make sense of his life and reconcile the events of the past. A must-have book for anyone interested in genealogy, social history or real life stories and for all those who are still searching for their own truth.
Cat Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a cat lover? Have you observed cats' behaviour at close hand? Do you consider yourself to be knowledgeable about all things relating to our feline friends? To find out just how much you know about cats, why not have a go at the 101 questions in this fun new quiz book. What is the oldest recorded age of a current living cat? In what year was Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats first performed in London? What's the scientific name for the domestic cat? These are just some of the fascinating facts that can be found in The Cat Quiz Book.Covering a wide range of cat-related topics including famous cats, common expressions involving cats, peculiarities of feline behaviour, TV and film cats, and a whole host of catty trivia, this quiz book is certain to teach you something new about one of the UK's favourite pets. This is a must-have book for everyone who has ever owned a cat and will appeal to anyone who is curious about the wonderful world of cats.
Victorian Somebody
￥58.76
In the 1880s, George Grossmith was the dazzling comic star of Gilbert and Sullivan's immensely popular Savoy operas. London theatregoers waited excitedly for the next production, knowing that George would be cast in the lead role of the 'patter man'. He was also many other things in his life, including Bow Street court reporter, piano entertainer for high society, and in the 1890s, with his brother Weedon, the author of the humorous classic work of fiction, The Diary of a Nobody, which has never been out of print and continues to inspire other writers.In this fascinating book, Stephen Wade tells the story of Grossmith's life, from Penny Reading entertainer to self-styled 'society clown.' A Victorian Somebody places him firmly in context, recalls the many friends and colleagues who worked with George, and puts him once again centre stage, exactly where he should be.
Beyonce Quiz Book
￥24.43
Have you followed the career of singing sensation Beyonce from her early successes through to international stardom and domination of the R&B and pop music scene? Do you know how old she was when she formed her first group or how many albums she has sold worldwide in her career to date? If you would like to find out about the real Beyonce you need look no further than this brilliant new quiz book all about your favourite star.Packed with fascinating facts covering every aspect of Beyonce's life including chart topping hits, popular lyrics, awards, film appearances and many personal details, you are certain to discover something you never knew about the iconic singer-songwriter.The Beyonce Quiz Book contains 100 questions for you to enjoy and pays tribute to the woman who has become one of the greatest success stories in pop history. There is only one Beyonce and this book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about her life and music. A must-have for Beyonce fans the world over.
Night They Blitzed The Ritz
￥63.67
This is the Blitz story from a fresh new perspective - through the eyes of a small boy and his gang of streetwise Bomb Alley Kids. It was the worst of times for adults, thrust into the front line of the war by relentless night-bombing, with nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. It was maybe the best of times for children, with every bombsite, aeroplane and wailing siren holding a promise of pleasurable terror. In this personal memoir, John Bull - a former News of the World columnist - perfectly captures the tragicomic, often farcical, events of everyday survival and the tribal stubbornness that stopped the Brits from 'chucking it in'.
Planning for Learning through Numbers
￥73.48
Plan for six weeks of learning covering all six areas of learning and development of the EYFS through the topic of numbers. The Planning for Learning series is a series of topic books written around the Early Years Foundation Stage designed to make planning easy. This book takes you through six weeks of activities on the theme of numbers. Each activity is linked to a specific Early Learning Goal, and the book contains a skills overview so that practitioners can keep track of which areas of learning and development they are promoting. This book also includes a photocopiable page to give to parents with ideas for them to get involved with their children's topic, as well as ideas for bringing the six weeks of learning together. The weekly themes in this book include: finding numbers outdoors, musical numbers, cooking with numbers, arty numbers, shopping with numbers, and we love numbers. This book is a great way to bring numbers and early problem solving and numeracy skills into all areas of the curriculum so children learn about them in a fun and unpressured way.
Jade Goody Quiz Book
￥19.52
From when she first entered the UK Big Brother house in 2002 Jade Goody elicited a strong reaction from viewers. While many people loved the down to earth girl from south London, others hated her but over the course of the series she won over many of her detractors with her indomitable spirit and zest for life.After Big Brother nothing would ever be the same again for Jade as she learned to live in the full glare of media attention. The watching world winced at her very public humiliations and errors of judgement but Jade was always quick to own up to her mistakes. When she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008, she faced her toughest battle of all and gained many new admirers for her dignity and unfailing courage.One thing is for certain, that Jade will never be forgotten and this quiz book is dedicated to the memory of the woman who touched so many people with her warmth, humour and bravery. If you loved Jade, you won't want to be without The Jade Goody Quiz Book.
Simply Very Hard Plant Quiz Book
￥39.14
This is a plant book like no other. This quiz book has been designed to test your knowledge of plants and their association with the world of literature, popular culture, history, sport, politics as well as the more technical aspects of plants and gardening.In the song 'One man went to mow' what is the name of his dog? Why were leaves of Camellia sinensis worth their weight in gold in 1838? When should shrubs that flower on wood made in the previous year be pruned? These are just some of the 1,000 challenging questions that can be found in The Simply Very Hard Plant Quiz Book.Some of the answers are straightforward, some more obscure, requiring you to work out the connection between the question and the natural world. Covering a wide range of plant related topics this quiz book is certain to teach you something new about plants and their associations. This is a must-have read for anyone who is interesting in finding out more about plants and their relevance to the world we live in.
Reading Quiz Book
￥34.24
Do you support Reading FC? Are you knowledgeable about the long line of memorable players and managers who have shaped the club's history? Have you followed all the highs and lows of Reading FC through the years? If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions, why not find out how much you really know about the Royals with this exciting new quiz book?Researched and compiled to test your memory of the people and places that have shaped the Royals, The Reading Quiz Book is full of fascinating facts. With 250 questions covering all aspects of Reading's glorious past including club honours and records, legendary players, top goalscorers, famous opponents, wins, draws and losses, you can't fail to learn something new about your favourite team. With a fitting foreword by Roger Winslet, this quiz book is guaranteed to score a hit with Reading fans of all ages and is a must-have guide for anyone interested in finding out more about one of the oldest established teams in English football.
Tom Jones Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of Tom Jones? Have you have followed his long and successful career or are you new to his music after his recent appearance as a mentor on The Voice? Would you like to find out more about the iconic entertainer? Then you need look no further than the The Tom Jones Quiz Book?Tom Jones first appeared on the music scene in the early 1960s and quickly went on to become one of the UK's most popular singers, producing a string of memorable hits. The veteran performer has now been delighting audiences the world over for nearly five decades and is still going strong. With 100 questions covering all aspects of Tom's life from his early successes right through to the present day, you are certain to learn something new.This book pays tribute to the man from the Welsh Valleys who is, without doubt, one of the UK's best-loved and most enduring artists. If you like Tom Jones, you won't want to be without this book.
Planning for Learning through the Senses
￥73.48
Plan for six weeks of learning covering all six areas of learning and development of the EYFS through the topic of the senses. The Planning for Learning series is a series of topic books written around the Early Years Foundation Stage designed to make planning easy. This book takes you through six weeks of activities on the theme of the five senses. Each activity is linked to a specific Early Learning Goal, and the book contains a skills overview so that practitioners can keep track of which areas of learning and development they are promoting. This book also includes a photocopiable page to give to parents with ideas for them to get involved with their children's topic, as well as ideas for bringing the six weeks of learning together.The weekly themes in this book include: sight, sound, hearing, touch and taste. Take a different sense each week and build up to a multi-sensory finale.
David Beckham Quiz Book
￥24.43
David Beckham's name is known around the globe but he wasn't always the polished ambassador for his country that he is today. David started out as a quiet boy from east London with a dream of becoming a footballer. Find out how much you know about David's journey from shy midfielder to England captain and international icon by tackling the 100 questions in The David Beckham Quiz Book.Which caretaker manager promoted David to England team captain? Who invented the nickname 'Golden Balls'? In what year was David awarded the OBE? The answers to these brain-teasers and more are all inside this book.Full of facts about David's life on and off the pitch, including his England and international career, family and friends, highlights and low points as well as many personal details this book will help you to discover the man behind the public image. This is a must-have book for all David Beckham fans and for anyone interested in finding out more about one of the most popular and recognisable footballers of all time.
Life After Kes
￥39.14
Life After Kes examines the history and legacy of the 1969 award-winning British film, Kes, about a boy's (Billy Casper) relationship with a kestrel. This fascinating book not only pays homage to the vision and extraordinary talent involved both in front and behind the camera but also looks at subsequent changes in the educational system, posing some important questions. Are we any better off today? Have schools and teaching staff moved forward over the last few decades? Have successive government's learnt anything from the mistakes of the past? Life After Kes explores the lives of the cast and production team since the making of the film including David (Dai) Bradley who played the lead role and examines why the legacy of Billy Casper and the national perception of Kes cast a shadow over South Yorkshire. Does Casper's ghost still haunt this ex-mining community and is director Ken Loach's gritty northern drama as relevant today as it was then? This book is a must-have for all film fans, anyone who enjoyed Kes and all those with an interest in British social history.
How to Choose, Brief and Work with Graphic Designers
￥48.95
A company's visual identity - as it appears in everything from business stationery and brochures, to product packaging and websites - is central to a company's impact on the market. It's the first impression a prospective customer gets: but for many businesses, design is seen as a 'necessary evil', best avoided, but if that's not possible, then best done cheaply. This down-to-earth, succinct handbook will show you why you should choose your designer as carefully as you would choose a new, senior member of staff; why good design need not cost any more than bad design; what the difference is between a 'brief' and a 'briefing'; how to stop design budgets spiralling out of control; how to conduct tenders; how to get the best from your designers; how to handle approvals; and how to judge design concepts. It is packed with practical advice and guidance that is just as applicable to a new-business start-up as it is to a multinational organisation.
Ultimate Dad's Army Quiz Book
￥39.14
Are you a fan of the classic British sitcom Dad's Army? Do you miss the slapstick humour and camaraderie of the well-drawn characters? Is this iconic TV show one of your all-time favourites? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are certain to enjoy The Ultimate Dad's Army Quiz Book. What is the name of the fictional town where Dad's Army is set? Which legendary wartime music hall star sang the Dad's Army's signature tune for which he was paid a fee of 100 guineas? How many TV episodes in total were made of the programme? The answers to these and many more thought provoking-questions can all be found in this new quiz book.Dip inside and test your knowledge of the characters and the actors who brought them to life, the writers, locations and individual episodes. Travel back in time and lose yourself in the nostalgia, pathos and word play of one of the most successful and best-loved British sitcoms of all time, Dad's Army.
Fernando Alonso Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of motor racing? Do you follow all the twists and turns of the grand prix circuit? If so, you will undoubtedly be familiar with Formula 1 driver, Fernando Alonso, the 2005/6 world champion. But how much do you know about Fernando's life on and off the circuit? Where and when was 'El Nano' born? How did he first get into motor racing? What are Fernando's likes and dislikes? How many races has he won in his career? If you would like to find out more about the Spanish motor racing ace, The Fernando Alonso Quiz Book has been compiled with you in mind. With 100 challenging questions all about Fernando's life, including growing up in Spain, moving to England, his early career in motor racing, championship wins, record breaking achievements and many personal details, this quiz book is a good way to gain in insight to the life of champion. If you are a fan of Fernando Alonso, you won't want to be without this book.
Maria's Story
￥39.14
When Robin Barratt and his wife first met Maria in Moscow, they had no idea how much of an impact she would have on their own lives. From the initial interest in her story, the horror of discovering her daily struggle to survive through to active involvement in trying to improve her life. Living on the streets and begging is a harsh reality for many in Russia but for those with a disability life can be doubly cruel. Overlooked by the authorities and people who should have helped her, Maria willingly shared her story with the author who, in turn, made a promise, not only to tell the world about her situation, but to try and make a real difference. Maria's Story documents the true story of one woman's fight for survival against all the odds and those who tried to help her. It uncovers the truth of how many people continue to live in poverty in one of the world's most vibrant cities. Desperately sad, haunting but frequently uplifting, this book is a tale about overcoming adversity and, above all, never losing hope.
2013 Six Nations Quiz Book
￥29.33
Are you a fan of rugby union? Have you watched every nail-biting game in the 2013 Six Nations Championship? Can you recall all the highlights of this year's competition or would like to find out more about the games? If so, this quiz book is exactly what you need to relive all the highs and lows of the 2013 Six Nations Championship.Can you name the Irish player who received a yellow card in the Wales v Ireland game on 2 February 2013? On the same day, who wore the number 6 shirt for England during the England v Scotland match? After how many minutes did French player Wesley Fofana score a solo try for France in the England v France game on 23 February 2013? The answers to these and many more brain-teasers can all be found inside The 2013 Six Nations Quiz Book.With 250 questions about the teams, their players and match history, as well as all the games in the 2013 championship, this book is a must-have for all rugby union fans.
Wanted Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of The Wanted? Can you name all the members of this popular English-Irish boy band? Have you followed the group from the release of their debut album through to chart-topping success? If you think you know all about The Wanted, then you are certain to enjoy this new quiz book.In which month during 2011 did The Wanted release their second studio album titled 'Battleground'? At what venue in Liverpool did The Wanted perform during February 2012? Which one of the group's songs was nominated for the BRIT award for best British single in 2012? The answers to these questions and many more like them can be found in this book.The Wanted Quiz Book is full of interesting facts, including many personal details, bringing you up to date with the events and activities of the band. This tribute to The Wanted is a must-have for everyone who enjoys the group's popular brand of music or would like to find out more about the five talented young members.
Spice Girls Quiz Book
￥19.52
The Spice Girls was one of the most influential pop groups of the 1990s and the most successful British band since the Beatles, but how much do you know about the band members? Are you an expert on the multi-award winning, chart topping songsters? Have you followed the careers of Geri, Mel C, Emma, Mel B and Victoria since they left the Spice Girls or would you like to find out more about what they have been up to? Dip into this exciting new quiz book and discover how well you really know the '90s pop sensation.The 100 questions in The Spice Girls Quiz Book have been designed to test your memory of the remarkable Spice Girls' story. The book is full of facts about the original all girl band including the many unforgettable hits, awards and accolades, records, individual ventures, career highlights and personal details.This book about the Spice Girls is one that you won't want to be without and is a nostalgic and fun read for fans of all ages.
