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(P/B) FEET OF CHAMELEON
Feet of the Chameleon is a comprehensive study of African football, tracing the development of the world's favourite sport through the tangled history and complex social and political life of this fascinating continent. Drawing on a range of sources, including interviews conducted with individuals involved in all levels of the African game, his own extensive experience and years of research, Ian Hawkey, international football correspondent for the Sunday Times, has crafted a unique and remarkable book to satisfy the surge of interest in Af...
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(H/B) STRUWWELPETER
A true classic, bursting with cautionary tales and gruesome punishment, Struwwelpeter has been a favourite of children all over the world since its publication in 1845. The anonymous English translation of these rhymes, published in Leipzig in 1848, became an instant success in Britain. Widely acknowledged as one of the most popular and influential children’s books ever written, Struwwelpeter (pr ‘Shtruvelpeter’) has been translated into at least thirty languages, and is widely popular among generations of readers for whom it held a terrib...
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(H/B) THE MEANING OF TANGO
From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world - a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance. The Tango was the cornerstone of Argentine culture, and has lasted for more than a hundred years, popular today in America, Japan and Europe. 'The Meaning of Tango' traces the roots of this captivating dance, from it's birth in the poverty stricken Buenos Aires, the craze of the early 20th century, right up until it's revival today, thanks to shows s...
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(H/B) ELEPHANT ELEMENTS
Pittau and Gervais have managed to create a book which is stunning in design, visually humorous, but with a simplicity and naivety which will appeal to both children and adults alike. Each double page spread features a pair of elephants exhibiting contrasting features. The child-like style of the art is coupled with a sophisticated humour as the artists capture the essence of the opposites being described. This is the ideal gift book. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) FLY AWAY PETER
A classic gem from the 60's brought up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel. Jeffrey the giraffe with the short neck, and Peter, the bird who can't fly, are delighted to become friends because they are both different. When they decide to play together to cheer each other up, they hardly expect that a game of hide-and-seek will not only involve all the other animals but surprisingly solve their problems. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) THE BIG RED SQUIRREL AND THE LITTLE RHINOCEROS
- A retro book with a real sixties feel, fondly remembered by many of today's parents. - Beautifully illustrated by the great Ralph Steadman. - An important message about being yourself, magically told. A beautifully imaginitive gem from the 60's, brought bang up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel. Life in the forest is difficult for the small animals. The Squirrel, Mouse and Frog always have to be on the look-out for the big creatures, such as the Lion, Rhinoceros and Crocodile. But one day things magically change... the ...
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(H/B) AESOP'S FABLES
A striking new look at Aesop's classic animal fables, reinterpreted and illustrated by Alice Shirley. this lavish new edition contains over 100 fables including all of the well-known classics such as The Hare and the Tortoise and The Fox and the Sour Grapes. A sumptuous book for both children and adults to treasure. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) TEN FROGS
Count along with Quentin Blake's entertaining animals in this fun-filled board book for little readers. On Crow, Two Goats, Three Dogs, Four Cats... (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) GRACE KELLY
An illustrated celebration of Grace Kelly, one of Hollywoods brightest stars, is already long overdue. Following on from the popular full-sized edition, this must-have gift-sized version is published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Grace Kelly's death. A fascinating look at one of the world's most enduring and glamorous icons, the book includes a detailed biography and over 160 pictures and contact sheets, many of which are reproduced for the first time. Hand-written documents and famous quotes on and from Grace Kelly complement i...
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(H/B) HER LADYSHIP'S GUIDE TO THE QUEEN'S ENGLISH
Her Ladyship's guide to speaking and writing better English. Wherever you are, whatever the company, good English will always stand you in good stead. The world's most important language has a number of difficult areas and pitfalls, and almost all of us have some area to improve, whether it's how to spell 'millennium', how to pronounce 'schedule' the English way (as opposed to the American way), or find the correct word for the 'toilet' when talking to bishops and barons. Her Ladyship's guide quickly takes you through the major problem are...
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(H/B) MORE TEA VICAR?
Nigel Rees presents a hilarious, and sometimes rude, but always nostalgic guide to domestic catchphrases - including the familiar and the not so familiar. Following his hugely popular survey of individual family sayings, ''As We Say in Our House'', Rees returns with a closer look at domestic catchphrases in general. 'More Tea Vicar?' is a fascinating examination of those familiar phrases that we tend to trot out unthinkingly as a way of dealing with life''s little difficulties and embarrassments. As well as presenting examples of usage con...
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(P/B) BERLIN

(P/B) NAJDORF: LIFE AND GAMES

WINNING WITH THE TROMPOWSKY (P/B)

ULTIMATE TREEHOUSES (H/B)