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Trout in Dirty Places

50 rivers to fly-fish for trout and grayling in the UK's town and city centres

by Theo Pike ...

Here is a guide to the most revolutionary development in British angling for many years: fly-fishing for trout and grayling in the very centre of towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom.From Sheffield to South London, from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh, this is the cutting edge of 21st century fishing. Nothing is more surreal yet exhilarating than casting a fly for iconic clean-water species ... Read more

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Here is a guide to the most revolutionary development in British angling for many years: fly-fishing for trout and grayling in the very centre of towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom.From Sheffield to South London, from Merthyr Tydfil to Edinburgh, this is the cutting edge of 21st century fishing. Nothing is more surreal yet exhilarating than casting a fly for iconic clean-water species
... Read more
Hulk

From its 1962 comicbook origins by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to director Ang Lee’s classic movie Hulk (2003)

by Tony Lee ...

From its 1962 comicbook origins in The Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, director Ang Lee’s classic movie Hulk (2003), updates and reinvents the story of how scientist Bruce Banner is transformed into a giant rage monster, and becomes a new antihero for the 21st Century.As a neurotic human changes into an unstoppable beast, Hulk offers a study of dysfunctional family relationships ... Read more

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From its 1962 comicbook origins in The Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, director Ang Lee’s classic movie Hulk (2003), updates and reinvents the story of how scientist Bruce Banner is transformed into a giant rage monster, and becomes a new antihero for the 21st Century.As a neurotic human changes into an unstoppable beast, Hulk offers a study of dysfunctional family relationships
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Three Homilies on the Power of Satan

by St. John Chrysostom, Wyatt North ...

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities. ... Read more

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This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities.
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e-Pedia: Orange Is the New Black

Orange Is the New Black (sometimes abbreviated to OITNB) is an American comedy-drama web television series

by Wikipedia contributors ...

Series series e-Pedia
This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Orange Is the New Black (sometimes abbreviated to OITNB) is an American comedy-drama web television series. The series, was created by Jenji Kohan and is produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. It is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, Orange Is the New Black: ... Read more

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This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Orange Is the New Black (sometimes abbreviated to OITNB) is an American comedy-drama web television series. The series, was created by Jenji Kohan and is produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. It is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, Orange Is the New Black:
... Read more
Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

by Joshua Foer, Ella Morton, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura ...

Series series Atlas Obscura
**Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times**Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is.This second edition takes readers to ... Read more

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**Discover wonder.“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.”— New York Times**Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that shot to the top of bestseller lists when it was first published and changed the way we think about the world, expanding our sense of how strange and marvelous it really is.This second edition takes readers to
... Read more
The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth ...

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a ... Read more

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This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a
... Read more
The Split

The page-turning, book club read from Amanda Brookfield

by Amanda Brookfield ...

'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle GormanTwo decades on from a passionate courtship and marriage, Lucas and Esther are getting divorced.For Esther, it’s proving hard not to feel bitter watching Lucas enjoying his successful career, not to mention the attentions of his gorgeous, intelligent, and predictably younger lover. She meanwhile is struggling to forge a new life ... Read more

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'An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story' Michelle GormanTwo decades on from a passionate courtship and marriage, Lucas and Esther are getting divorced.For Esther, it’s proving hard not to feel bitter watching Lucas enjoying his successful career, not to mention the attentions of his gorgeous, intelligent, and predictably younger lover. She meanwhile is struggling to forge a new life
... Read more
How to Not Die in Prison

A Survival Guide

by Taylor Sheridan, Tom Nelson ...

**The debut book from Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of *Yellowstone—***a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson.So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it.You are going to prison. You will be ... Read more

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**The debut book from Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of *Yellowstone—***a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson.So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it.You are going to prison. You will be
... Read more
Marry Me...Maybe?

A gorgeously funny, fake-fiancé romantic comedy from Christy McKellen

by Christy McKellen ...

Series series Best Friends, Bad Ideas
Must-read fake-fiancé romance, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Fake engagement ✧ Grumpy/Sunshine ✧ Wedding ✧ Maid of Honour ✧ Breaking the rules ✧ Temptation ✧ All the spice ️✧He set the rules of the engagement… she wants to break them!Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend’s dream wedding venue has been ... Read more

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Must-read fake-fiancé romance, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Fake engagement ✧ Grumpy/Sunshine ✧ Wedding ✧ Maid of Honour ✧ Breaking the rules ✧ Temptation ✧ All the spice ️✧He set the rules of the engagement… she wants to break them!Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend’s dream wedding venue has been
... Read more
All Facts Considered

by Kee Malesky ...

For the bestselling miscellany market, an NPR librarian's compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the artsHow much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in a All ... Read more

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For the bestselling miscellany market, an NPR librarian's compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the artsHow much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in a All
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Prince Henry the Navigator the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery 1394-1460 A.D. - The Original Classic Edition

by Beazley C ...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Prince Henry the Navigator the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery 1394-1460 A.D..This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by C. Raymond Beazley, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a ... Read more

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Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Prince Henry the Navigator the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery 1394-1460 A.D..This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by C. Raymond Beazley, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a
... Read more
The Professor and the Madman

A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

by Simon Winchester ...

A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray,
... Read more
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: Zipper Accidents

by Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Series series Uncle John's Bathroom Reader
For 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--"oops" moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of "the best of the worst," the troubling and funny stories of things got ... Read more

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For 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--"oops" moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of "the best of the worst," the troubling and funny stories of things got
... Read more
Le sommeil du nourrisson 2e édi

by Brigitte Langevin ...

Saviez-vous que les habitudes adoptées dès notre plus jeune âge déterminent si l'on sera un bon ou un mauvais dormeur ? Les parents ont donc une responsabilité éducative majeure à assumer dans ce domaine. Malheureusement, trop peu sont au courant de l'importance capitale qu'aura un bon sommeil sur leur nourrisson et son développement. Ce livre permet de se familiariser avec les mécanismes d'un ... Read more

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Saviez-vous que les habitudes adoptées dès notre plus jeune âge déterminent si l'on sera un bon ou un mauvais dormeur ? Les parents ont donc une responsabilité éducative majeure à assumer dans ce domaine. Malheureusement, trop peu sont au courant de l'importance capitale qu'aura un bon sommeil sur leur nourrisson et son développement. Ce livre permet de se familiariser avec les mécanismes d'un
... Read more
The Dance of Connection

How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate

by Harriet Lerner ...

Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's "authentic voice" in intimate relationships.The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their ... Read more

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Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's "authentic voice" in intimate relationships.The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their
... Read more
101 Things I Learned® in Psychology School

by Tim Bono ...

Series series 101 Things I Learned
Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. It provides an orienting point for many professional careers, including international relations, public health, social work, clinical counseling, brain ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Why do we think, feel, and act the way we do? A professor and expert consultant on psychological health ponders these questions and more in this thought-provoking, illustrated guide.Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors. It provides an orienting point for many professional careers, including international relations, public health, social work, clinical counseling, brain
... Read more
Enciclopedia de Santiago

by Andrei Sokolov ...

La ciudad contada como nunca antes¿Sabías que en las calles de Santiago de Chile se esconden siglos de historia, secretos arquitectónicos y relatos de transformación?Andrei Sokolov, periodista, cronista urbano y creador del canal de YouTube homónimo que acumula más de 170.000 seguidores, te invita a recorrer la capital chilena desde una mirada fresca, curiosa y profundamente documentada.Desde los ... Read more

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La ciudad contada como nunca antes¿Sabías que en las calles de Santiago de Chile se esconden siglos de historia, secretos arquitectónicos y relatos de transformación?Andrei Sokolov, periodista, cronista urbano y creador del canal de YouTube homónimo que acumula más de 170.000 seguidores, te invita a recorrer la capital chilena desde una mirada fresca, curiosa y profundamente documentada.Desde los
... Read more
A Dictionary of British Place-Names

Edited by David Mills ...

Series series Oxford Quick Reference
This revised edition of the Dictionary of British Place-Names includes over 17,000 engaging and informative entries, tracing the development of the featured place-names from earliest times to the present day. Included place-names range from the familiar to the obscure, among them 'Beer', 'Findlater', 'Broadbottom', and 'Great Snoring'. The A to Z entries are complemented by a detailed introductory ... Read more

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This revised edition of the Dictionary of British Place-Names includes over 17,000 engaging and informative entries, tracing the development of the featured place-names from earliest times to the present day. Included place-names range from the familiar to the obscure, among them 'Beer', 'Findlater', 'Broadbottom', and 'Great Snoring'. The A to Z entries are complemented by a detailed introductory
... Read more
Why Do Pirates Love Parrots?

An Imponderables (R) Book

by David Feldman ...

Series Book 11 - Imponderables Series
Are you the type of person who stays up nights wondering how they get the paper tag into Hershey's Kisses? Or why portholes are round?Even if you don't lose sleep over such matters, you have to admit that such questions are, well, worthy of consideration.Here, from David Feldman, creator of the Imponderables® series, are the latest questions on the minds of his devoted readers and fans. No ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Are you the type of person who stays up nights wondering how they get the paper tag into Hershey's Kisses? Or why portholes are round?Even if you don't lose sleep over such matters, you have to admit that such questions are, well, worthy of consideration.Here, from David Feldman, creator of the Imponderables® series, are the latest questions on the minds of his devoted readers and fans. No
... Read more
The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder

by Francis Mark Mondimore ...

Series series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
A concise, essential guide to living with bipolar disorder by an internationally known expert.When a diagnosis of bipolar disorder enters your life, you may not be sure where to turn for accurate information about this potentially devastating but treatable illness. Whether you yourself have been diagnosed, or a spouse, parent, child, friend, or employee has developed the illness, the need for ... Read more

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A concise, essential guide to living with bipolar disorder by an internationally known expert.When a diagnosis of bipolar disorder enters your life, you may not be sure where to turn for accurate information about this potentially devastating but treatable illness. Whether you yourself have been diagnosed, or a spouse, parent, child, friend, or employee has developed the illness, the need for
... Read more
Rethinking the American Prison Movement

by Dan Berger, Toussaint Losier ...

Series series American Social and Political Movements of the 20th Century
Rethinking the American Prison Movement provides a short, accessible overview of the transformational and ongoing struggles against America’s prison system. Dan Berger and Toussaint Losier show that prisoners have used strikes, lawsuits, uprisings, writings, and diverse coalitions with free-world allies to challenge prison conditions and other kinds of inequality. From the forced labor camps of ... Read more

$81.06 CAD

Rethinking the American Prison Movement provides a short, accessible overview of the transformational and ongoing struggles against America’s prison system. Dan Berger and Toussaint Losier show that prisoners have used strikes, lawsuits, uprisings, writings, and diverse coalitions with free-world allies to challenge prison conditions and other kinds of inequality. From the forced labor camps of
... Read more
Best Little Stories from World War II

More than 100 true stories

by C. Brian Kelly ...

The untold stories of bravery, triumph, and redemption in the depths of the darkest world war.Behind the great powers, global military conflict, and infamous battles are more than 100 incredible stories that bring to life the Second World War. During the six years of war were countless little-known moments of profound triumph and tragedy, bravery and cowardice, and good and evil.These amazing and ... Read more

$21.59 CAD

The untold stories of bravery, triumph, and redemption in the depths of the darkest world war.Behind the great powers, global military conflict, and infamous battles are more than 100 incredible stories that bring to life the Second World War. During the six years of war were countless little-known moments of profound triumph and tragedy, bravery and cowardice, and good and evil.These amazing and
... Read more
D’Oyly Carte

The Decline and Fall of an Opera Company

by Paul Seeley ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
This book considers and discusses aspects of the management of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company in the twentieth century since the death of its founder Richard D’Oyly Carte, and concentrates on key events that contributed to its demise in 1982.In this book, Paul Seeley follows the analytical model that proposes no single factor triggered the collapse, but rather several, both external and internal. ... Read more

$83.81 CAD

This book considers and discusses aspects of the management of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company in the twentieth century since the death of its founder Richard D’Oyly Carte, and concentrates on key events that contributed to its demise in 1982.In this book, Paul Seeley follows the analytical model that proposes no single factor triggered the collapse, but rather several, both external and internal.
... Read more
A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
... Read more

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