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Pears' Cyclopaedia 2017-2018 [9780141985541]

The quintessentially British almanac, Pears' Cyclopaedia continues to inform and intrigue generations of readers with its unique mix of solid facts an…

Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds [9781846276613]

Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have bigger econo…

Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020 [9781472947512]

The Number 1 Bestseller Packed with practical advice, guidance and inspiration about all aspects of the writing process, this Yearbook is the essenti…

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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021 [9781472968166]

'Read this book very carefully. Treasure it. Keep it beside you.' - Rachel Joyce Foreword by S.J. Watson The latest edition of the bestselling guide…

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Information is Beautiful [9780007492893]

A visual guide to how the world really works, through stunning infographics and data visualisations, thoroughly revised, recalculated and reimagined f…

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National Geographic Almanac 2019 UK Edition [9781426220166]

A one-of-a-kind annual featuring surprising facts, stunning colour photos, arresting infographics, and illuminating maps that present the world in a w…

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Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021 [9781472968180]

'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.' - Julia Donaldson 'The resource for writers.' - Sally Green Forew…

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The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2018 [9781783524044]

The Almanac revives the tradition of the rural almanac, connecting you with the months and seasons via moon-gazing, foraging, feast days, seasonal eat…

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Doctor Who: The Women Who Lived: Goodnight Stories from the Whoniverse [9781785943591]

Meet the women who run the Whoniverse. Beautifully illustrated by a team of all-female artists, this collection of inspirational tales celebrates th…

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Explorer's Atlas: For the Incurably Curious [9780008253059]

Discover the most intriguing, fascinating and extraordinary facts about the world in this lavishly illustrated, large format atlas. Feed yo…

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Atlas of Improbable Places: A Journey to the World's Most Unusual Corners [9781781317631]

It is perhaps the eighth wonder of our world that despite modern mapping and satellite photography our planet continues to surprise us. Travis Elboro…

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The Good Pub Guide 2020 [9781529103724]

Britain's bestselling travel guide for over 35 years and the only truly independent pub guide of its kind. Featured in the Guardian, the Times and M…

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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable [9780141034591]

Nassim Nicholas Taleb's phenomenal international bestseller The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable shows us how to stop trying to predict…

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2020 [9781529124385]

THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF WEIRD Ripley's is back! This year's blockbuster annual contains the scariest, grossest and…

Murakami 2020 Diary [9781787301627]

A beautifully designed hardback diary for 2020, featuring unique artwork inspired by Haruki Murakami's works along with quotations and significant dat…

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Worth Dying for: The Power and Politics of Flags [9781783962815]

'Full of sharp analysis and a very entertaining read' - Andrew Neil 'Difficult to put down... Marshall succeeds in making lucid a complex topic' - Ch…

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Globalography: Our Interconnected World revealed in 50 Maps [9781781317914]

50 stunning maps reveal our globalised world like never before. Explore how cities are expanding beyond the reach of their nations, uncover the …

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Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life [9780141982656]

From the bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold book that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion,…

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Signs & Symbols: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings [9780241387047]

Discover the fascinating origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols from mythology and religion to astrology and ancient tribes in this comp…

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Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World [9780241327234]

We think we know bullshit when we hear it, but do we? A spotter's guide to bullshit in the wild from two brilliantly contrarian scientists The world …

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