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A beautiful coloured fabric and gold foil blocked gift journal for
your father to capture and share his wonderful memories and
stories. Designed to make it easy for every father to capture his
life story and aspirations, each journal includes 60 thoughtful
questions to inspire your dad to enjoy telling his story by
describing the past, the present and thinking about the future.
With space for accompanying photos and memorabilia alongside his
handwritten memories these classic, yet contemporary books, are
covered in soft fabric making these tactile editions truly timeless
keepsakes. Finished with gold foil and gold ribbons they make
fabulous gifts for any father on his birthday, at Christmas, on
Father's Day or simply to show him you care. The Timeless
Collection is available in 9 titles: Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandad,
Daughter, Son, Sister, Brother & Friend.
Ferryboats have been a way of life on Puget Sound since settlers
first arrived there. From the wooden Mosquito Fleet to the sleek
art deco Kalakala, the ferries of Puget Sound serve as a cultural
icon to visitors and locals alike. Running from Point Defiance to
Sidney, British Columbia, the Washington State ferry system is the
single largest tourist attraction in the state, with 28 routes and
23 million riders annually. Names like Vashon, Kalakala, and
Chetzemoka still resonate with fondness and nostalgia long after
they have gone, while ships built the year Lindberg flew solo
across the Atlantic will soon be pensioned off and pass into the
"Ghost Fleet." In this volume, travelers are invited to look back
to the past and bid Puget Sound's "ancient mariners" a fond
farewell.
Guide to 100 scrambling routes in the north of the English Lake
District, covering Wasdale, Ennerdale, Buttermere, Borrowdale,
Blencathra and Thirlmere. It presents a comprehensive collection of
scrambles on crags and gills, which are linked together to form 25
first-class mountain days. The carefully graded routes range from
scrambling grade 1 to climbing grade V Diff, so there is something
for beginners as well as veteran mountaineers. Rock climbing
equipment is needed for more difficult routes. Each scramble is
described with notes about grade, quality, aspect and approach,
with colour maps and topos to aid navigation. There is information
on safety and equipment, and listings of scrambles by location and
grade to allow the reader to assemble their own tailor-made
combination of routes. The Lake District is one of the most scenic
areas in the world and this guide includes popular routes such as
Sharp Edge, Cam Crag Ridge and Sphinx Ridge, dramatic gills like
Sandbed and Ill Gills, and 28 classic rock climbs including Corvus,
Needle Ridge, Grey Knotts Face and Steeple's East Buttress.
Two Books in one! Episodes 13 & 14 in the hit Bad Guys series -
soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as
a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and
Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys
... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha,
Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you
want them to or not! EPISODE THIRTEEN: CUT TO THE CHASE A
MYSTERIOUS DOORWAY! (Sure, it's in the grossest restaurant in the
world, but that doesn't make it any less mysterious. OK?) Behold!
What lies beyond?! An evil centipede? An alternate universe? A few
decent explanations? VRRRING! NING! NING! NING! Hey, was that a
CHAINSAW?! Let's see if you can read and run at the same time...
GO! It's the Bad Guys' next adventure! EPISODE FOURTEEN: THEY'RE
BEE-HIND YOU! POP QUIZ! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every
floor of that building has nasty things that just don't like you.
And you REALLY need to get to the basement. Whaddaya do?! (And no,
you can't just join the B-Team and fly away in their glamorous new
spaceship.) Think quick, chico, because the multiverse is getting
worse! ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations
throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will
love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading
- or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature
length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise
for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of
Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a
straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK
BIND-UP EDITION Episode 13: Cut to the Chase Episode 14: They're
Bee-hind You!
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Say "Cambodia,"
and two associations often come to mind: the lost glories of
Angkor, and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. Any understanding of
Cambodia today, however, must embrace these opposites, as well as
the changing attitudes within the country caused by something of a
demographic revolution-today, close to seventy percent of
Cambodians are under thirty. In the past, Cambodia was the center
of the Khmer empire. For six hundred years it ruled much of what is
now Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand from its capital at Angkor. The
ruins of the Khmer palaces, temples, and cities testify to its
power, wealth, high culture, and engineering prowess, while their
subsequent abandonment and long obscurity provide a sobering
example of civilization's fragility. Today, Cambodia is negotiating
its rich and complex past with the challenges of modernity in a
globalized world. Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want
to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating
country. Thoroughly updated, this new edition will enrich your
understanding of the land and its people. It explains the key
values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you need to be
aware of and provides practical tips and vital information on how
to make the most of your time in Cambodia. Have a richer and more
meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the
local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and
traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while
tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate
unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Light springs from deep within. The luminous Shine Your Light Pink
Petals Flexcover Journal With Elastic Closure inspires with a message
to uncover that light and let it shine.
• Pink pastel floral water colored design
• Pink elastic closure
• Pink endpapers
• Pressed paper flexcover
• Lined space for title or inscription
• Rose gold-foiled sentiment
• Shine your light
• Pink Petals Design
• Heartfelt Brand
• Rose gold gilt-edging
• 256 lined pages
• Packaged in a self-seal bag
• Size: 210 x 145 x 15 mm
Life is tough, but your toughness is tempered by grace. The Never Give
Up Ever Orange Blossoms Paperback Journal with Elastic Closure is a
great place to make notes of encouragement and inspiration to keep on
keeping on.
• Orange floral water colored design
• Teal elastic closure
• Teal endpapers
• Pressed paper flexcover
• Presentation page for title or inscription
• Rose gold foiled sentiment
• Never give up. Ever.
• Orange Blossom Design
• Heartfelt Brand
• Rose gold gilt edging
• 256 lined pages
• Packaged in a self-seal bag
• Size: 210 x 145 x 15 mm
Was Britain's postwar rebuilding the height of mid-century chic or
the concrete embodiment of crap towns? John Grindrod decided to
find out how blitzed, slum-ridden and crumbling austerity Britain
became, in a few short years, a space-age world of concrete, steel
and glass. What he finds is a story of dazzling space-age optimism,
ingenuity and helipads - so many helipads - tempered by protests,
deadly collapses and scandals that shook the government.
Discover the best runs and races around the globe with this beautifully illustrated, expertly curated collection from National Geographic.
Runners of all skill levels—even those going from couch to 5k—will find something unforgettable among these 100 runs and races, including all six of the iconic World Marathon Majors to courses that traverse Hawaii, Iceland, and Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.
See you at the starting line! This extraordinary guidebook contains 100 of the best running routes around the globe. With one-of-a-kind experiences for every type of runner, from novices to seasoned marathoners, runners will find the best routes for scenic views, on-course entertainment, and new PRs.
Including tried-and-true favorites, such as the Boston Marathon and a race through the Colorado’s Gardens of the Gods, you’ll also discover a variety of hidden gems and more, including:
- The Lewa Safari Marathon, an epic run through a conservation area in Kenya where you may spot the Big Five
- The Antarctica Marathon, a challenging, always-changing course at the end of the world
- The Bolder Boulder 10K, a feat of Rocky Mountain highs
- The Empire State Run-Up, a race to the top of one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers
- The Great Wall Marathon, a unique opportunity to run along a wonder of the world
- The Hood to Coast Relay, a Pacific Northwest classic that’s well worth the fatigue
- The Mount Blanc Ultra, a challenging course for all ultra runners and so much more!
Along with everything you need to know about each of these bucket list-worthy tracks runs, you’ll also find expert travel advice for when to go, where to stay, what to eat, and what to do when you’re off the course.
All that’s left to do is lace up your shoes and go!
Keep your mind fit and flexible with a creative twist on sudoku!
Research has shown that a great way to keep your memory and
cognitive skills at their best is to learn challenging new things
that require you to think. That book offers an accessible way to do
just that, since almost everyone knows the basics of solving
sudoku, but its variations are nearly endless, and just a small
change in the rules can make a big difference in the solving
experience. This book features a wide variety of sudoku variants
(like Clone Sudoku, Even-Odd Sudoku, Killer Sudoku, and many more),
designed to keep solvers on their toes, but presented accessibly,
with easier puzzles leading into more complex variations. A
freewheeling final chapter combines multiple variations in each
puzzle.
Cycling in the Peak District presents 20 graded day rides in the
national park, along with a challenging five-day 250km (155-mile)
'Tour de Peak District'. The circular day rides are centred around
Ashbourne, Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton and many other charming
Derbyshire towns, while the more challenging Tour de Peak District
circumnavigates the National Park. Routes include sections of the
Tissington Trail, Monsal Trail and Transpennine Trail, with a focus
on quiet lanes, gratifying downhills and not overly technical
bridleways, tracks and trails. The routes are ideal for
gravel/adventure bikes (or hybrid/cross), though most can be easily
adapted for road bikes. Each ride features step-by-step route
description accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping. Overview stats and
profiles are provided to aid route selection, along with details of
refreshments, parking facilities and cycle hire, and full
accommodation listings for the Tour de Peak District. The guide
also includes tips for cycling the routes and advice for novices.
The scenic Peak District boasts an abundance of country lanes,
tracks, towpaths and railway trails that are perfect for
two-wheeled exploration.
This is the story of the dinosaurs, uniquely retold through 50 of
the most significant findings from the fossil record. Each entry is
illustrated with special photography of original specimens that
illustrate both the history of dinosaur discovery and key
evolutionary events. Palaeontologist Paul M. Barrett explains the
importance of each fossil and how it marks a crucial inflection
point in an evolutionary dynasty that ruled the Earth for more than
150 million years. The book is divided into themed sections,
beginning with dinosaur ancestors before introducing all the major
dinosaur groups and moving on to the distinctive aspects of their
biology such as feeding, distribution, locomotion and behaviour.
The final section focuses on the first fossil birds including the
legendary Archaeopteryx, the feathered dinosaur that is widely
considered to be the first bird species.
How does a mudskipper fish manage to “walk” on land? Why is the
Hoatzin also known as ‘The Stinkbird’? And once the female Pipa
toad has laid her eggs, where does she put them? The answers? The
mudskipper can “walk” using its pectoral fins, the Hoatzin has
a unique digestive system which gives the bird a manure-like odour,
and the female Pipa Toad embeds its eggs on its back where they
develop to adult stage. Illustrated throughout with outstanding
colour photographs, Strange Animals presents the most unusual
aspects of 100 of the most unusual species. The selection spans a
broad spectrum of wildlife, from the tallest land living mammal,
the giraffe, to the light, laughing chorus of Australian kookaburra
birds, from the intelligence of the Bottlenose dolphin to octopuses
that change colour when they dream to the slow pace of the
three-toed sloth. Arranged geographically, the photographs are
accompanied by fascinating captions, which explain the quirky
characteristics of each entry. Including egg-laying mammals, birds,
reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects and other
invertebrates, Strange Animals is a compelling introduction to some
of nature’s most curious beasts.
The London Ringways were a set of urban motorways planned for
London in the 1960s and 1970s. They would have been the largest
civil engineering project since the war - and cost between 60,000
and 100,000 people their homes. They would have devastated the
environment and turned London into a car dominated city. This is
the first full-length history of the Ringways; what they were,
where they would have gone - and how Londoners fought them off.
Wayne Asher is a former journalist turned IT manager. His first
book - A Very Political Railway - examined the near death and
rebirth of the North London Line.
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