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• Spitfires

  the American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II

  Aikman, Becky

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  The true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain.

• Your Cozy Life

  DIY Nesting Skills for a Sustainable Home

  Briggs, Raleigh

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  Save money, save the planet, and craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products.

• The Japanese Pantry

  From Sake to Soy, Essential Ingredients for Japanese Home Cooking

  Davies, Emiko

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  Emiko explores the pantry items essential to Japanese home cooking.

• The Way of the Waves

  a Cycling Odyssey to Rediscover the Soul of European Surfing

  Dorey, Martin

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  On an epic journey of 3400km, Martin and his wife Lizzy take on the ultimate eco surfing adventure - riding eBikes with their surfboards in tow.

• The Snack Hacker

  Rule-breaking Recipes for Cooks and Non-cooks

  Egg, George

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  A collection of over 90 rule-breaking recipes of unpretentious cooking for everyone from the well-seasoned cook to the kitchen-shy greedy-guts.

• The Sceptical Botanist

  Separating Fact From Fiction

  Entwisle, Timothy John

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  Through 50 beautifully crafted essays, former director of preeminent botanic gardens and self-confessed plant punk Tim Entwisle shines a gentle light on everyday questions about plants and gardens, guiding the reader through fact and fiction.

• A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever

  the Story of Spinal Tap

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  For the first time, director Rob Reiner and co-creators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and its sequel.

• Wild Cities

  Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle

  Fitch, Chris, 1988-

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  From the tiny urban forests in Tokyo and the star-rich skies of Flagstaff, to the meandering river of Munich and lions prowling through gardens in Nairobi, this is a globe-spanning look at how to bring nature into the places we live - and how to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Sewing Guide to Cancer, or Other Unwanted Long-term Illnesses

  23 Useful Craft Projects for Patients & Caregivers

  Grant, Heather (Quilter)

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  A unique sewing guide for friends and families of loved ones fighting cancer with over 20 ideas for genuinely useful gifts, selected by cancer-fighting patients.

• A Beginner's Guide to Animal Woodcarving

  Learn to Sculpt Lifelike Figures From a Japanese Master

  Hashimoto, Mio

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  Learn to carve and paint expressive animal figures from simple blocks of wood! In this book, talented sculptor Mio Hashimoto reveals the techniques behind her rustic, whimsical and lifelike animal sculptures.

• How to Live An Artful Life

  366 Inspirations From Artists on How to Bring Creativity to Your Everyday

  Hessel, Katy, 1994-

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  Find daily inspiration for every day of the year in a joyful collection of quotes and ideas from artists.

• Art Fraud

  50 Fakes That Fooled the Art World

  Hodge, Susie, 1960-

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  Explore the dark and murky world of art forgery, where up to 50% of all art on the market may be fake.

• Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals

  Death Practices Around the World

  Liak, YY

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  Discover the world's most fascinating death and funeral traditions in this illustrated modern-day memento mori.

• The Garden Tool Handbook

  for Serious Gardeners to Small Scale Farmers

  Loeks, Zach, 1985-

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  Level up your growing with the right tool for every job.

• The 5 Minute Clean Routine

  Tips and Tricks for a Happy Home

  Louisa, Anna

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  Quick cleaning hacks from the UK's cleaning guru.

• The Bagpipes

  a Cultural History

  McLauchlan, Richard

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  'Richly entertaining and perceptive. A revelation in how an instrument can transform culture.' Alastair Campbell

• Stitch It, Don't Ditch It

  Simple Hand-sewn Repairs to Help You Love Your Clothes for Longer

  Morton, Mary V.

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  Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favourite clothing.

• Hitchcocktails

  Lethal Libations Inspired by the Master of Suspense

  Maslon, Laurence, 1959-

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  More than two dozen original recipes for delicious, handcrafted cocktails. inspired by Hitch's most infamous scenes, settings, and characters.

• Oasis Talking Shite

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  A hilarious unofficial tribute to the most opinionated and entertainingly cantankerous band in rock and roll history.

• Sanctioned

  the Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC

  Purewal, Nick

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  From the club's owners to its staff, players and supporters, via UK government intervention, dramatic peace talks and even a foul-play poisoning episode, Sanctioned chronicles ninety-five extraordinary days in English football.