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The slave, Saidiya Hartman observes, is a stranger torn from family, home, and country. To lose your mother is to be severed from your kin, to forget your past, and to inhabit the world as an outsider. In Lose Your Mother, Hartman traces the history of the Atlantic slave trade by recounting a journey she took along a slave route in Ghana.There are no known survivors of Hartman's lineage, no relati

"Creating a garden doesn't need to be complicated." This is the promise from Adam Frost, BBC Gardeners' World presenter and winner of multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medals. Create your dream garden with a practical, uncomplicated approach to gardening that suits your lifestyle, personality, and budget! Whether you have a small garden in the city or have hundreds of acres in the countryside,

Everything you need to know about bonsai care, maintenance, design, and arrangement. With clear explanations of bonsai and what it is, these 101 easy-to-grasp tips have everything you need to get the results you want. Build knowledge and confidence with this must-have pocket guide, filled with the essentials you're looking for including pointers and advice on cultivating bonsai plants. Create a

Joe Harkness, author of the acclaimed Bird Therapy, investigates the connections between nature and neurodiversity

This very special Little Miss book is the perfect gift for Mother's Day. The Little Miss will help you show your mummy just how special she is to you. From making you smile, even when things are going wrong, to knowing just when hugs are needed, mummies are Splendid, Fun, Magic, Sunshine – lots of the Little Miss rolled into one! Children can also add their own words to the story to make i

These simple handmade decorations will add Christmas charm to your home. Making your own Christmas decorations is a truly thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday. By creating your own unique decorations, you will have a store of happy memories to bring out each year. It's also good for you – crafting has been shown to reduce stress – and good for the planet, reusing and recycling materials you

Deductive Logico returns in the 5th book of the Murdle puzzle series!

The perfect book for every Hincher getting ready for a spring clean THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE INSTAGRAM SENSATION 'Will not only help you transform your home and make it sparkle, but also show you how cleaning can soothe anxiety and stress' BEST BOOKS TO HELP YOU ORGANISE YOUR HOME IN 2020, MAIL ONLINE _______________ 'The sensation' Sun 'We're mad about Mrs Hinch' Vogue

From the star of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & The Kids and Our Yorkshire Farm comes an entertaining insight into life on a remote hill farm through the year. In her latest book Amanda Owen recounts stories of life on the farm, of raising nine children and cooking beautiful, seasonal meals – complete with the recipes for you to enjoy at home. In the Sunday Times bestseller Celebrating the

From the stars of A Christmas Gift from Bob, now a major motion picture with Luke Treadaway, the incredible and heartwarming sequel to the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob. 'Close proximity to animals does wonders for your mental health. Close proximity to this book will do wonders for it, too.' (Daily Mail) * * * * * * * 'Since Bob has appeared, I've made huge strides in my life. For more

The Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller by the star of More4's Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm. 'With its fizzing energy and celebration of nature and community, this is perfect comfort reading for uncertain times' – Daily Mail Amanda Owen loves her traditional life on her hill farm alongside her nine children and husband Clive. And, as readers of her

Ripley's Believe It or Not! transports readers of all ages to a world beyond imagination - where truth is stranger than fiction! Every turn of the page reveals all-new and all-true stories from around the globe - an artist who paints with cow poop, a disappearing waterfall, whales that hunt with bubbles, and hundreds more. Packed with astounding facts, hair-raising stories and stunning photogra

Featuring over 1,200 quick and easy recipes for every meal, America´s beloved and bestselling cookbook is now revised and updated for health-conscious home cooks. Want to learn how to . . .  • Make a perfect meringue? • Determine times for roasting, broiling, or panfrying meats? • Reduce sodium in your diet? • Carve a roasted bird?  • Make a se

Sarah Grayson, secondhand store owner, and her clever rescue cat Elvis are right on the tail of a criminal in the charming new Second Chance Cat Mystery. Summer is around the corner and Sarah is making sure the store is stocked and ready for tourist season. But while the weather´s heating up, Sarah gets involved in a case that is decidedly cold, when a man who was linked to a drowning death year

Travelling the circumference of the truly gigantic Pacific, Simon Winchester tells the story of the world’s largest body of water, and – in matters economic, political and military – the ocean of the future. The Pacific is a world of tsunamis and Magellan, of the Bounty mutiny and the Boeing Company. It is the stuff of the towering Captain Cook and his wide-ranging network of exploring voyag

Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild Flower Guide – the ultimate reference book for wild flower enthusiasts – now enters its second edition. Featuring all flowering plants, including trees and grasses, and ferns, this fully revised and updated field guide to the wild flowers of Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever pub

Ah, yes. Marvelous choice. We can see that you have a very elevated & refined sensibility. This shaped mini-puzzle by Brass Monkey is the perfect way to get your message across, loud and clear. It even comes in a small giftable box, with a place to write your own clever* note on the back.*Actual cleverness of your message not guaranteed.• 100 piece shaped mini-puzzle.• Features full-color 'I Just

Know someone with a case of the Mondays? Tell them to never use that phrase again, and then give them this. This shaped mini-puzzle by Brass Monkey is the perfect way to get your message across, loud and clear. It even comes in a small giftable box, with a place to write your own clever* note on the back.*Actual cleverness of your message not guaranteed.• 100 piece square shaped mini-puzzle.• Feat

Outsmart your opponents by getting rid of the cards you hold as quickly as possible. Wait for the right moment to play your highest cards or take a risk and face major consequences. But stay alert: well-known characters from Wednesday will keep you on your toes. After all, what is a game without some unexpected twists?