The Great Atlas of the Stars features 180 photographs with overlay transparency maps of the 30 spectacular constellations. Top astrophotographers contributed the photos, & with a wealth of information about each constellation & its stars this is an invaluable & authoratitive source for students, amateur astronomers, teachers, & anyone with an interest in the night sky. ...

Embark on an astounding voyage to the far reaches of the universe with the Great Atlas of the Universe; travelling thousands of light years in only a few pages. Marvel up close at the wonders of the solar system before travelling beyond to distant galaxies & nebulas. Double-sized fold outs & glorious colour photography make you truly wonder at the spectacle of the universe. It helps you understand how galaxies are formed & learn about their different shapes & astonishing colours. You can discover the enormous pillars of gas & dust, awesome black holes, extraordinary nova & supernova & the evolution of stars, planets & their satellites. From the first attempts of Galileo to the advances of new technology, the entire story of space conquest is told here. ...

CAN a machine really do the job of a writer? HOW would you take exact revenge on a cruel tabloid journalist? WHY does no one emerge from the house of an eccentric landlady? THIRTEEN UNEXPECTED TALES WITH SHOCKING & UNSETTLING TWISTS AT EVERY TURN. ...

When Simon the squirrel`s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset`s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction...” One of the best books of the year”. (Helen Brown, Daily Telegraph). ” Funny & fresh”. (Anna Carey, Irish Times). ...

The Great Barrier Reef really is like nowhere else on earth. For many of us, the thought of it conjures up images of beautiful azure waters teeming with colourful fish against a background of coral of every shape, colour & form imaginable. Yet there is so much more to the Great Barrier Reef than this. It is a massive, complex ecosystem, & one that has gone through enormous changes throughout the history & evolution of our planet. Produced in partnership with the BBC`s The Great Barrier Reef television series, the book takes you on a journey along 2, 300 km of Australia`s north-eastern coastline, through the diverse range of habitats that make up this extraordinary water world. Along the way, discover how the Great Barrier Reef was formed, learn about life on the Reef & meet the plants & animals that inhabit it. The Great Barrier Reef also looks at the environmental challenges facing this incredibly delicate ecosystem, & what the future may hold. Illustrated in spectacular full-colour photography throughout, The Great Barrier Reef also features hints & tips on how to make the most out of any trip to the Reef, making it the ultimate guide to one of the most treasured natural wonders of the world. ...

Anchorage details & chart-lets covering Bimini, Cat Cay, Berry Islands, New Providence, Exumas, Eleuthera, Abacos, & The Little Bahamas Bank. The only book dedicated exclusively to anchoring in the Bahamas. Designed & researched for boaters by long-time cruisers. ...

The Great British Bake Off is a glorious celebration of Britain`s favourite pastime. As the series has shown us, baking is the perfect way to mark an occasion
- to celebrate, to congratulate & reward, & to lift spirits. This new book is inspired by the wonderful creations from The Great British Bake Off ` Showstopper Challenge`. Covering a wide range of bakes from large & small cakes, biscuits & cookies, sweet & savoury pastry, puddings, breads & patisserie, this book will show you how to bake beautiful, enticing recipes to wow at every occasion. There are dainty cupcakes for afternoon tea, quick bakes perfect for bake sales, school fairs or coffee with friends, mouthwatering desserts, breads & pastry recipes for lunches & dinner parties, & some really special bakes for birthdays & festive celebrations throughout the year. This recipe book will show you how to make your bake extra special, from exciting finishes using chocolate curls & ribbons & spun sugar to simple ideas for icing, shaping & decorating, so you can bring a touch of magic to any bake. Great British Bake Off also

Includes:: the ` Best of the Bake-off`
- the finest recipes from the new set of Great British Bake Off amateur bakers, & all of Mary Berry & Paul Hollywood`s Technical Challenges from the series. If you learned How to Bake from last year`s cook book, Showstoppers will take you to the next level of skill, & combined with a dazzling new design & superb photography, this will be an irresistible gift for yourself or someone else.



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THE BR&-NEW OFFICIAL GBBO BOOK, FEATURING RECIPES FROM THE NEW SERIES, STARTING TUESDAY 28TH AUGUST, 8PM ON CHANNEL 4 From children`s birthdays & charity bake sales to celebrating with a loved one or simply enjoying sweet treat over a cup of tea & a catch-up with a dear friend, Get Baking for Friends & Family is a celebration of all those shared moments: both in the joy of making & in the simple pleasure of indulging in something really delicious. The Great British Bake Off: Get Baking for Friends & Family will encourage & empower amateur bakers of all abilities to have a go at home, taking inspiration from The Great British Bake Off`s most ambitious bakes but with simplified recipes & straightforward instructions that will enable even complete beginners to impress their nearest & dearest. Featuring more than 100 beautifully photographed sweet & savoury bakes, with recipes from Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith & the series 8 & 9 bakers. ...

The Great British Christmas Book is filled with festive fun to keep any bored child busy throughout the Christmas holidays & beyond.

Includes:: a selection of festive-themed things to make & do with simple step-by-step instructions to follow, plus puzzles & games, doodling & colouring
- all centred around the British Isles.


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In 1868, the first ever documented bicycle race was held in a Paris park, & to the locals' chagrin, was won by a Briton. Yet while cycling culture became ingrained in continental European culture, riders this side of the Channel were engaged in constant battles with the authorities to pursue their sport
- road racing was in fact banned as early as 1890. Its rise in popularity over the past 150 years, & the many triumphs of British cyclists in that time, have therefore been phenomenal. Never before has the full story of the sport been documented in one book, & in Great British Cycling, Ellis Bacon guides you through the development of our bike racing world, from weekend outings to British riders being able to compete in, then finish & win stages of the Tour de France. It takes you from cycling clubs & iconic frame-builders to a post-war explosion in cycling participation inspired by the likes of Brian Robinson, Tommy Simpson, Barry Hoban & Beryl Burton, from huge crowds witnessing the Tour of Britain & other races up & down the land to the modern era of glorious success by the likes of Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins & Chris Froome. As the Tour de France returns to these shores for the fourth time, with Great Britain now firmly established at the top of the world of cycling, this is the ideal time for fans of the sport, both new & old, to explore its wonderful history.
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