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Behind a thin veneer of respectability, life in a small English
village is not all it may seem. Through the eyes of Chumleigh the
cat, the rural goings on are recorded in this funny and poignant
diary, with an element of adult humour. From a cats perspective,
Chumleigh tells all about life in his house and the antics of his
neighbours. From domestic disharmony to a cannabis farm in next
doors garden shed, he sees it all and shares it all in his diary.
This is a cat who enjoys the finer elements of feline existence
like tuna, sleeping in the warm and cat treats. But life doesnt
always pan out the way he would like. Supported by a rich cast of
locals, as odd and individualistic as still found in many small
villages, Chumleigh charts a year in his life. Traumatic visits to
the vet, turf wars with the local ginger tom and a desire to
eliminate a neighbours yappy dog are all set down with great humour
and insight. If youve ever lived in a village or owned a cat, this
will make you laugh. If youve never lived in a village and never
owned a cat, this will be a wonderful insight into what you have
been missing. The Secret Diary of Chumleigh the Cat is a year in
the life of a cat who never ceases to be amazed at just what goes
on around him!
How long is an ell? What is the largest size of champagne bottle?
How do you measure the heat of a chilli pepper? Why is the depth of
water measured in fathoms? And what is a cubit? The Curious History
of Weights & Measures tells the story of how we have come to
quantify the world around us. Looking at everything from carats,
pecks and pennyweights to firkins and baker's dozens through to
modern science-based standards such as kilograms and kilometres,
this book considers both what sparked the creation of myriad
measures and why there were so many efforts to usher in
standardisation. Full of handy conversion charts and beautiful
illustrations The Curious History of Weights & Measures is a
treasure trove of fun facts and intriguing stories about the
calculations we use every day.
Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles The latest
title in The Times Fiendish Su Doku series - previously unpublished
quality Su Doku puzzles from the puzzle providers to the Times. You
don't need to be a mathematical genius to solve the treacherous
puzzles in this collection of Fiendishly difficult puzzles - it's
simply a question of logic. Since the first Su Doku puzzle appeared
in The Times in November 2004, this classic game of logic has
become a phenomenon, with over 5 million copies of the Times Su
Doku series sold worldwide. Perfect for the advanced solver in need
of a constant supply of ultra-difficult puzzles, and guaranteed to
provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment.
Whether you're looking for a one-stop shop to track and improve
your general well-being, or you want to focus on a specific area of
your health, this journal is the perfect place to start. Divided
into monthly chapters to help you stay on track 365 days of the
year, My Fitness Tracker includes tips and advice on how to adopt a
healthier lifestyle, along with lots of inspiration to keep you
motivated. You'll also find a variety of interactive pages where
you can record your fitness journey, including: Your exercise goals
and achievements How well you hydrate What you're eating and where
you can improve your diet How exercise and healthy eating affect
your mood and sleeping habits Your alcohol intake and how you can
reduce it Simply spend five minutes a day recording your eating and
exercise habits and enjoy looking back on the progress you're
making. There's no better time to get your life on track and form a
healthier relationship with fitness and food. You've got this!
This is just the beginning… Retirement is a fresh chapter,
another adventure and permission to try something new. It’s also
a great time to take care of your health, your money and your
everyday happiness. This is the essential guide to your new life of
opportunity, relaxation and enjoyment, whether you’re in need of
inspiration for holidays and hobbies or advice on staying active,
mentally sharp and emotionally fulfilled. Practical, insightful and
enlivening, these ideas are perfect for any newcomer to full-time
freedom.
With trackers to help you chronicle everything from your mood to
your spending, this book has all the tools you need to see the big
picture of your daily life Whether you want to understand your
sleep patterns or social media usage, hit a fitness goal, or simply
find joy in documenting your day, My Life Tracker is the ideal
place to start. You'll find a variety of interactive pages where
you can record all aspects of your life, month by month, including:
Your budget and spending habits Your meditation and wellness habits
Your exercise sessions and goals Your sleep, hydration and diet The
books you've read Tracking your routine with a journal gives you
instant visual feedback and can show you how different aspects of
your life interact to affect your well-being. It's fast, it's fun
and, best of all, it's so easy! By spending just a few minutes on
your journal each day, you will quickly build up a picture of who
you are and where you want to go.
Cherish every moment with your pooch with this one-of-a-kind
keepsake, filled with sage advice and pearls of doggie wisdom to
help you care for your canine companion Love is a four-legged word
There is no love like that between a dog and its human. So why not
document and celebrate that love in one treasured keepsake? With
space to record of all the firsts, major milestones and precious
memories you make together, My Pawsome Dog and Me Journal is the
ultimate book for any pooch parent. Document all of your dog's most
important details - from their birthdate and star sign to their
favourite treats and most-loved scratch spots. There's also plenty
of helpful tips and practical advice on ensuring the overall health
and well-being of your little woofer to keep them happy and healthy
every day. The journal is broken down into sections on caring for
every part of your pup, including tips on: Supporting their
physical and mental health Recognizing different communication and
behavioural signals Grooming your pup from nose to tail Fun
activities for maintaining fitness
What I Love About You, the TikTok bestseller, is the perfect
inspirational fill-in gift book to complete and give to a loved
one. Often we find it difficult to express our true feelings to the
one we love. This beautiful journal is a very special way to say 'I
love you'. Fill in the prompted pages and gift to your significant
other as a sign of your deep connection to one another. Let your
other half know how you felt when you first met them, draw a
portrait of them, cast yourselves as movie stars and write down
your heart's desire. With a range of prompts to answer from the
hilarious to the heartfelt, this is a unique and personalised gift.
Become the author of your own love story.
Pawsitive vibes only Dogs understand that the key to happiness is
simple: to eat well, play well, love well and sleep well. This book
gathers together all the best nuggets of life advice gleaned from
our four-legged friends, paired with beautiful illustrations
that'll put a smile on your face and a wag in your tail. From
uplifting canine tails and timeless wisdom ("when you have a
struggle, have a snuggle") to practical tips, happiness hacks and
life lessons from paw-some breeds (such as that wrinkles are just
smile lines, or that sometimes you need a lazy day), The Little
Book of Pawsitivity is sure to delight every dog lover. It's both a
playful tribute to all dogs for the happiness and unconditional
love they bring us, and a reminder to their humans that if we adopt
their perky outlook, anything is paw-sible. Other amazing insights
include: Life can be ruff, but we are tough Diversity breeds
success The best therapists are furry with four legs
A tidy mind is a calm mind. Through a series of easy-to-follow
tips, this book will help you clear your mental clutter, improve
your clarity and find peace. Do you ever feel frazzled and unable
to concentrate? Are you drained by the never-ending to-do list in
your head? Would you like to feel more in control? If the answer is
"yes", you are not alone - and it might be time to give your mind a
spring clean. Mental clutter is anything in your head that takes up
time and energy, and when there's too much, the mind becomes
exhausted. But with a few simple techniques, you can bring order to
your inner world and find a sense of peace again. This guide will
help you to: Learn what mental clutter is and how it manifests
Identify the causes of your mental clutter - from to-do lists, to
decision-making and information overload Reduce the burden on your
mind and improve your mental clarity Keep your mind tidy over the
long term How to Tidy Your Mind will help you say "no" to mental
clutter and "yes" to feeling joyful, calm and clear-headed.
Britain's best-loved basset hound returns in this all-new
collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail Keep an eye
on any unguarded sausages, because the gang is back! Join Fred and
his friends as they embark on a whole new collection of lively
adventures and light-hearted mischief, and prepare to discover the
delights of life on four paws. Fred Basset first sauntered onto the
pages of the Daily Mail in July 1963, and over more than half a
century he has made himself a household name with readers all over
the world. Nearly six decades after his debut, Fred and his friends
continue to delight and entertain us with their trademark mix of
wholesome humour, wry wit and shrewd observation. Their familiar
faces and new adventures offer readers a source of comfort,
contentment and amusement in our increasingly hectic, fast-paced
world. This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all
fans.
If you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win numerous
battles without a single loss. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War Written in
the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still used as a
book of military strategy today. Napoleon, Mae Zedong and Douglas
MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. And beyond
the world of war, modern-era business and management gurus have
also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to politics and corporate strategy.
This illustrated dual-language edition not only presents the
original Chinese characters with James Trapp's translation on the
facing page, it also tests Sun Tzu's ideas against history. Each of
the 13 chapters includes a new commentary giving examples of how
Sun Tzu's wisdom has been borne out on the world's battlefields.
When, for example, has information provided by spies changed the
course of a battle? How has history shown Sun Tzu's ideas on the
importance of terrain in conflict to be true? And where can we best
find examples of strategic warfare being waged? From the ancient
world to the 20th century, the battles featured will be illustrated
with colour battle maps, paintings and artworks. Of immense
influence to leaders across millennia, The Art of War Illustrated
is a classic text richly deserving this illustrated and expanded
dual-language edition.
With practical tips and soothing affirmations, enjoy a sense of
peace wherever the day takes you with the calming influence of this
beautiful book As our lives become increasingly busy, it may feel
like stress is controlling you, rather than the other way around.
Stress Less will help you to take back control and tackle your
worries head-on by introducing lasting and positive changes in the
form of simple calming techniques and handy tips to ease your
everyday stresses. Guiding you to create a trouble-free mindset,
inside this book you will find: How to practise mindfulness to
ground yourself Ways to introduce self-care and regular “me”
time Fun ways to spend time in nature in order to experience its
calming influence Actionable tips to wind down before bed to ensure
a good, restful night’s sleep Stress Less also includes powerful
affirmations and mantras that can motivate and inspire you. Pause
to find calm in the everyday with this handy guide.
Turn adversity into strength Mental strength is the capacity to
cope with the challenges that life throws at you. It's more than
simply being resilient; it's about creating habits, building
effective coping strategies and exercising the mental muscles that
allow you to see the positives in challenging situations. Being
mentally strong not only enables you to deal with stressors, but it
also aids your ability to try new things, helps you build
meaningful relationships and increases your self-esteem. In this
book you will learn the benefits of cultivating a growth mindset,
how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and
techniques for building your mental strength. Find out how to: Face
adversity with a positive and resilient mindset Establish healthy
habits and routines Increase your happiness and self-confidence
through physical exercise Release stress using relaxation
techniques Find and implement effective coping strategies Learn how
to manage everything from daily difficulties to life's unexpected
challenges with this practical guide for a stronger, healthier you.
Prepare for a sporting contest like no other! Any true fan knows
that the porcelain umpire's chair is an ideal place to put your
sporting knowledge to the test. This compendium of fun activities
and quiz questions will have you spotting the difference at
Wembley, finding a lost helmet at Lord's, and going for gold in
Olympic omniscience. From bestselling author and professional
brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated puzzle book includes a
range of challenges relating to football, rugby, tennis, cricket,
athletics, golf, boxing, basketball, rowing, snooker and more. Pit
your wits against such quiz questions as these: What is the lowest
darts score you can't achieve with a single dart? In 1981 Muhammad
Ali retired from boxing - what was his career record? What is Tiger
Woods' real first name? Who was the first cricket player to score a
century and take ten wickets in a test match? What sport has four
letters, is played all around the world, and begins with a "t"? A
winning gift idea, this book will score a major-league success with
sport obsessives and casual fans alike.
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