Polly Larson

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to ChaosWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWhat does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street.What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Jordan B. Peterson

The Marriage PortraitWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ...  'I thought I had made myself clear. I want something that conveys her majesty, her bloodline. Do you understand? She is no ordinary mortal. Treat her thus.' Florence, the 1560s. Lucrezia, third daughter of Cosimo de' Medici, is free to wander the palazzo at will, wondering at its treasures and observing its clandestine workings. But when her older sister dies on the eve of marriage to Alfonso d'Este, heir to the Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: Alfonso is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father to accept on her behalf.Having barely left girlhood, Lucrezia must now make her way in a troubled court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed. Perhaps most mystifying of all is her husband himself, Alfonso. Is he the playful sophisticate he appears before their wedding, the aesthete happiest in the company of artists and musicians, or the ruthless politician before whom even his formidable  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Maggie O'Farrell

2023 Guide to the Night Sky: A month-by-month guide to exploring the skies above Britain and IrelandWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... ?This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price?Astronomy NowBest-selling and most comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January?December 2023.This practical guide is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon.Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40?N and 60?N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States.Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Content includes:Advice on where to start looking.Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see.Positions of the moon and visible planets.Details of objects and events you might see in 2023. And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Storm Dunlop

The Repair Shop: LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the ExpertsWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... A third book from the BBC?s Top Rated Hit The Repair ShopIn today?s throwaway culture, there?s a counter movement growing that urges us to "make do and mend". The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, cementing itself as a BBC classic of the likes of Antiques Roadshow.The third book concentrates on the show?s much-loved experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clockmaker and mechanical wizard Steve Fletcher, silversmith Brenton West, saddler/leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch ? aka The Teddy Bear Ladies, with each sharing why they love their craft, followed by a narrative on two specific objects and their restoration journeys. These narratives ?capture the ethos of the programme by being almost Aesop?s Fables-esque ? e.g. The Woodworker and the Broken Toy Chest ? with quotes from the recipients of restored objects dotted around.?With the focus on  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Jay Blades

The Philosophy of Modern SongWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... The Philosophy of Modern Song is Bob Dylan?s first book of new writing since 2004?s Chronicles: Volume One?and since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016.Dylan, who began working on the book in 2010, offers his extraordinary insight into the nature of popular music. He writes over sixty essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello, and in between ranging from Hank Williams to Nina Simone. He analyzes what he calls the trap of easy rhymes, breaks down how the addition of a single syllable can diminish a song, and even explains how bluegrass relates to heavy metal. These essays are written in Dylan?s unique prose. They are mysterious and mercurial, poignant and profound, and often laugh-out-loud funny. And while they are ostensibly about music, they are really meditations and reflections on the human condition. Running throughout the book are nearly 150 carefully curated photos as well as a series of dream-like riffs that, taken  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Bob Dylan

Learn To Draw Cool Stuff For Young ArtistsWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... A Drawing Gift With Fun, Easy Step-By-Step Practices & Techniques To Master In Less Than 21 DaysA Great Pencil Drawing Gift For The Young Artists In The Family Is Awaiting!WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN TO DRAW COOL STUFFThis book gives you detailed steps to successfully draw a beautiful & realistic style of cool stuff using pencils, even with zero experience in pencil drawing. Moreover, it focuses on the basics of shading techniques and guides you to master those skills. As a result, you can avoid the common mistakes of pencil shading and having decent skills to create more satisfying and convincing pencil artworks.HOW TO LEARN TO DRAW COOL STUFFSince the pencil drawing techniques are keys to drawing for beginners, the overview section of this book is designed straightforwardly for anyone at any level. By learning and mastering the art of drawing & shading techniques, you can create many cool simple drawings with astonishing results. Among the art books for artists, Learn To Draw  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Elizabeth H. Taylor