Have you ever wondered how many servings of fish & chips are sold in the UK per year? Why women, on average, catch bigger fish than men? Or what the last meal served onboard the Titanic consisted of? If so, enjoy this second helping of ” The Little Book of the Sea” series, which gathers together facts, figures, lore & trivia about all things edible from the sea. From recipes gathered from around the world, to instructions for eating pufferfish (the world`s deadliest delicacy), to the official explanation of how Popeye the Sailor discovered the strength-enhancing capabilities of spinach, ” The Little Book of the Sea: Food & Drink” contains a smorgasbord of useful, useless, & altogether intriguing information. So tie on a bib & pull up a chair
- we`re serving up a feast of delicious details about the ocean`s greatest bounty: seafood!
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Take a photographic journey through the modern marvels & historical treasures of Tokyo with this informative, portable Japan travel guide. The Little Book of Tokyo is the perfect introduction to this enchanting, ultra-modern megacity & provides an immersive take on Tokyo combining Japanese history, photography & cultural commentary. It weaves a tapestry of the city`s many unique idiosyncrasies, offering strategies for exploring the High City to the Low City, Tokyo Bay to the top of Tokyo Skytree, & the most critical places & happenings in between, including architecture, festivals, & landmarks. It also beautifully captures the many inhabitants of Tokyo, painting a rich & multi-faceted picture of this capital city. A series of 50 informative mini essays are organized into four chapters: Tokyo`s Edo Legacy Tokyo Towns City Perspectives Spirit of Tokyo In The Little Book of Tokyo, veteran photojournalist Ben Simmons continues a quest he began over two decades ago to seek out & share his creative viewpoint & insider`s perspective. Small enough to carry while traveling in Japan, this book is an ideal travel companion for a Tokyo experience, whether you`re planning your trip, on your way, or merely dream of going. ...

A hilarious & horrific collection of Donald Trump`s no-holds-barred opinions, brought together in one handy volume. It contains the rug-haired one`s charming & intelligent thoughts on his opponents (` Hillary Clinton was the worst secretary of state in the history of the United States`), on romance (` All the women on The Apprentice flirted with me. That`s to be expected.`), the enviroment (` Is our country still spending money on the GLOBAL WARMING HOAX?`), & much more. Read this book for a terrifying insight into the mind of the man who wants to be the most powerful leader in the world. Word count: 10, 000 ...

Why did Louis XIII go to Versailles? How many kings of France have lived in this palace? Why did Louis XIV decide to live outside Paris? When did the king`s court settle in the palace? Why did courtiers wear wigs? Who is the most famous chronicler of life in the time of Louis XIV`s court? Which sovereign was the mostly badly damaged by the ” Affair of the Diamond Necklace”? Which was the last king to live in the castle? Filled with pictures gloriously illustrating the past, this small volume charts the history of France`s most famous castle over the course of four centuries, from its construction in 1631 to the signature of the Peace Treaty in 1919, via the women`s march on Versailles in 1789. ...

” The Little Book of Wiltshire” is a repository of intriguing, fascinating, obscure, strange & entertaining facts & trivia about one of England`s most colourful counties. It is an essential to the born & bred Wiltshire folk or anyone who knows & loves the county. Armed with this fascinating tome the reader will have such knowledge of the county, its landscape, people, places, pleasures & pursuits they will be entertained & enthralled & never short of some frivolous fact to enhance conversation or quiz! A reference book & a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time & time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets & the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors & locals alike. ...

Happiness lies within you His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention & admiration of the world through his wisdom. This jewel of a book offers some of his most helpful insights on daily living, compassion & inner peace. A timeless collection of advice & teachings from the world`s most revered spiritual leader, it will guide you through good & troubled times. Whoever you are, whatever your beliefs, the Dalai Lama`s words have the power to calm & inspire. ...

The Little Book of Yorkshire is a fascinating, fact-packed compendium of the sort of information which no-one will want to be without. The county`s most eccentric inhabitants, famous sons & daughters, royal connections & literally hundreds of intriguing facts about Yorkshire`s landscape, cities, towns & villages come together to make one handy, pocket-sized treasure trove of trivia. Soak up the vast array of quirky tales, from the regal Richmond of John of Gaunt to the sporting Barnsley of Dickie Bird. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors & locals alike. ...

Following the success of our emoji: A Magnetic Kit comes this second mini kit including pins, patches, stickers, & magnets, the perfect package for emoji fans of all ages! This kit
Includes::* 10 emoji button pins* 1 iron-on patch* 3 magnets* 16-page sticker book
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From the New York Times & internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery & new beginnings.` An enchanting, uplifting read` Independent on The Little Paris Bookshop Marianne Messmann longs to escape her loveless marriage. On a trip to Paris, she throws herself into the Seine, but is rescued by a passer-by. While recovering in hospital, Marianne sees a painting of a beautiful port town & decides to embark on a final adventure. Once in Brittany, she befriends a host of colourful characters who gather in a seaside bistro called Ar Mor. Among food, music & laughter, Marianne discovers a new version of herself
- passionate, carefree & powerful. That is until her past comes calling... `A true gem for fiction lovers` Good Housekeeping on The Little Paris Bookshop
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In Korea, a little Buddhist monk (really very dwarf-sized) dreams of the Western world & secretly reads up on Western culture. When he meets the holidaying French couple Napoleon Chirac & Jacqueline Bloodymary he offers his services as their guide, in the hope they will take him, a penniless monk, to Europe. He whisks them off on a tour of the temples. Among the many twists & turns, our stunned tourists encounter a suicidal horse & discover that a person can also be a robot. Though our monk appears to them as the very spirit of tourism, nothing is natural in this tour de force of Aira`s twisted imagination. ...