While 'Chamber of Horror' brings to mind the macabre display at Madam Tussaud's wax museum, these words are being used increasingly to describe a whole variety of rooms, hidden spaces and soundproof dungeons in which the most horrible of crimes have been committed. Author...

Who are you? When you start to explore this question, you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner to relationships? Each time you consider aspects of yourself, you realize that there...

Who exactly are the Guardians of the Galaxy? Why are the Infinity Stones so important? What's the best order to watch the films in? And are Iron Man and Captain America friends or enemies? If you've ever mixed up the different Thor movies, or...

Who Needs the Ivy League? This handsome metal box features a complete medical education, courtesy of the distinguished faculty at "Mental_Floss "magazine. Contents include: Our comprehensive textbook, "Med School in 96 Pages" 10 Heroes of Medicine Trading Cards 10 Extra Credit Flash Cards Board...

Why are cities centers of power? A sociological analysis of urban politics In this brilliant, very original survey of the politics and meanings of urban landscapes, leading sociologist Göran Therborn offers a tour of the world's major capital cities, showing how they have been...

Why are the best words short and old?Why are full stops a writer's best friend?How can we simplify, then exaggerate?And what exactly are dangling modifiers?We'd all like to write with style.But what does that mean, and what can we learn fromand The Economist, a...

Why Chinese with Mike? Chinese with Mike is 100% new and breaks with traditional Chinese curricula. Mike's humour, mixed with his logical, step-by-step approach shields learners from the unnecessary complexities of Mandarin Chinese. Through a blend of 60 short practice lessons and audio, you'll...

Why do some businesses thrive while many more struggle? In this age of disruption, a key reason is the failure of many leaders to realign all the moving parts of their enterprise, including its business strategy and how it is organised, to best support...

Why do we feel the way we feel? How do our thoughts and emotions affect our health? Are our bodies and minds distinct from each other or do they function together as part of an interconnected system? In MOLECULES OF EMOTION, neuroscientist Candace Pert...

Why does your dog get so possessive over the sofa, or so excited when someone calls at the front door? And why does he bark at bicycles and growl at men in hats? This book will help you solve the riddles of your dogs...

Why is every film or tv programme a sequel or a remake?Why are people so f***ing hung up about swearing?Why do the asterisks in that sentence make it ok?Why do so many people want to stop other people doing things, and how can they...

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Why did Facebook succeed when other social networking sites failed? Did the surge in Iraq really lead to less violence? And does higher pay incentivize people to work harder?If you think the...

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William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of EnglandSaladin, historic Muslim leaderGenghis Khan, famous leader of the Mongol empireCatherine the Great, the woman who turned Russia into an empireAbraham Lincoln who stopped slavery in the USAQueen Victoria, the famous British QueenBRITISH ENGLISHWord count: 6,360Headword...

Win Every Argumentand shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood...

Winner of the 2021 BPS Popular Science Book Award'Read this incredible book. I wept and I learnt'and -and Prof Tanya Byron'This book comes from the heart'and -and Roman Kemp'Compassionate, personal and thought-provoking'and -and Prof Steve PetersWhen you are faced with the unthinkable, this is...

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Winner of the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Prize 2018. Up to the minute brain science from a world class scientist. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how the adolescent brain transforms as it develops and shapes the adults we become. 'Beautifully written with clarity, expertise and...

Witchcraft meets astrology in this comprehensive guide to the power of the planets tailored specifically for witches so you can incorporate the celestial study into your spellcasting and magical rituals.This guide to astrology was written just for witches, with information to help you understand...

Witchcraft, astrology, divination and every kind of popular magic flourished in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, from the belief that a blessed amulet could prevent the assaults of the Devil to the use of the same charms to recover stolen goods. At...

With 10 experiments, this fantastic book introduces children to the basics of science in a fun, appealing way. Each experiment is accompanied by an introduction to a scientific concept, clear photographic step-by-step instructions, a list of materials needed, and a Qandamp;A explanation to make...

With 13 contributors, and edited by Dr. Kerrie Fleming and Roger Delves,and Inspiring Leadershipand showcases the best of leadership development practice and the most effective leadership styles that have evolved in recent years or are currently gaining attention.and Enhanced by a perspective and vision...

With a skilful blend of anecdote and argument, leading cybersecurity thinker Alexander Klimburg brings us face to face with threats that the struggle for cyberspace present, from an apocalyptic scenario of debilitated civilian infrastructure to a 1984-like authoritarian erosion of privacy and freedom of...

With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art produced by J.R.R. Tolkien and presented in an elegant new slipcased edition.This collection of pictures, with text by Christopher Tolkien, now reissued after almost 30 years, confirms J.R.R....

With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers,...

'With elegance and lucidity,and Steve Taylorand explains why spiritual science is the only hope for humanity.'' --and Deepak Chopra,and MD Chopra FoundationIs it possible that the biggest mysteries in the world can be solved not through science or spirituality alone, but through an approach...

Withand GRE Prep Plus 2018and you can study on-the-go. Log in from anywhere to do practice sets and even practice tests that are optimized for your mobile device.The Best PracticeTwo full-length online practice tests help you practice in the same computer-based format you'll see...

With old age comes grey hair, dodgy knees, a sudden passion for re-runs of Murder, She Wrote, and an apparent God-given licence to speak one's mind and be generally offensive without fear of retribution. Under the guise of passing on the benefits of their...

With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of...

Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map.Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each offer...

Wood Engraving is an easily followed, practical manual on wood engraving for the beginner, written by a master in the field. The processes of printing and engraving are clearly explained, together with their material requirements. Up-to-date variations on techniques, and all the tips and...

World War I had a profound impact on the United States of America, which was forced to 'grow' an army almost overnight. The day the United States declared war on Germany, the US Army was only the 17th largest in the world, ranking behind...

Would our lives, relationships and careers be better if we just STFU for a while?We live in a world that doesn't just encourage overtalking, but practically demands it. When success is measured by how much attention we can attract, how long we can hold...

Would you like to keep your brain challenged while you chill out? Then choose Dot-to-Dot Famous Places, a compelling new genre of complex dot-to-dot puzzles that combines brain training with puzzle solving and colouring-in fun. Many of these full-on challenges feature over 1000 dots...

Wouldn't you like to boost your confidence simply by slipping on 'that' yellow jumper? Or when you get home after a stressful day, be instantly soothed by the restful green of your walls?The colours all around us hold an emotional energy. Applied Colour Psychology...

Write authentic, memorable college essays that will help you get into the right school for you with this guidebook from a veteran college admissions expert.Every spring, over one million high school juniors embark on an annual rite of passage: applying to college. And with...

Writing is an art and a way of life. It is a skill that can be learned and enhanced. You must develop your writing skills to effectively share your message by drafting various personal and professional documents. These include cover letters, resumes, letters, and...

Written by some of the world's most famous anatomists, the 10th edition of The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology continues to present medical students with a comprehensive and easily digestible review of this complex topic. Clearly written and well-structured descriptions include just the information...

Written by two renowned authorities who specialize in the treatment of breast cancer, a surgeon and an oncologist, this lucid step-by-step guide has established itself as the indispensable book women need to make informed decisions about the care that is right for them.Breast cancer...

Written during the 1940s and early 1950s, when Baldwin was only in his twenties, the essays collected in Notes of a Native Son capture a view of black life and black thought at the dawn of the civil rights movement. Writing as an artist,...

Written in a typically practical and straightforward style, this popular book shows how to develop a truly positive outlook. These ten steps outline skills to help people to take control, be flexible, accept reality, develop self-acceptance, accept change and improve relationships. Steps may be...

Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu'sand The Art of Warand is still used as a book of military strategy today.and Napoleon, Mae Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it.and And beyond the...

Written twenty years ago, this is a book by one of the most creative and original Muslim thinkers in the contemporary Muslim world. The author deals with fundamental problems faced by contemporary Muslims and their real solutions, beginning with a discussion on The Contemporary...

Yaaaaaaas! Inside you is a fierce, flawless and fabulous queen. Own it! Filled with sassy statements and empowering quotes, this small yet ferocious book will make you want to go out there and slay that sickening realness!

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You Can Heal Your Petand is a no-nonsense guide that inspires a new type of holistic pet care and empowers the modern pet owner. Combining the expertise and knowledge of leading veterinary surgeon Dr Rohini Sathish MRCVS, and internationally renowned animal complementary therapist Elizabeth...

You can take a horse to the pond but cannot make it drink is an old proverb. Similarly: You can speak a lot; however, what gets communicated depends upon how one listens. Do you often pick up an argument or develop misunderstanding with your...

You cannot change a narcissist.But you can change how you deal with one.Inand How to Leave A Narcissist ... For Good,and psychologist Dr Sarah Davies offers this practical guide to understanding and healing from a relationship with a narcissist. Drawing on her clinical work...