We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing.
2054 Руб.
Paul Davies' The Eerie Silence: Searching For Ourselves in the Universe is an engaging and lucid guide to the 'Fermi Paradox' - why isn't the universe teeming with alien life? If aliens ever contact us, it will be the single most significant event in human history. And Paul Davies will be responsible for saying something back. For fifty years the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence has been scanning the skies. Now Davies, head of SETI's Post-Detection Task Group, with 'a rare talent for making physics mind-bogglingly vivid and exciting' (Times Higher Education), explores what the mysterious silence it has encountered could mean. Here he looks at exciting new ways to make contact with extra-terrestrial life. He considers what form advanced alien intelligence is likely to take if it exists. And more importantly, what exactly it would mean if it didn't - how extraordinary it would be if we were alone, to be human and here in this staggering, eerie silence...
2867 Руб.
Give your hair the ultimate boost with this luxurious gift set from Paul Mitchell. The Extra Body Gift Set is the perfect way to achieve fuller, thicker, and more voluminous hair. The set includes a shampoo, conditioner, and a styling product that work together to give your hair the extra lift it needs. The shampoo gently cleanses your hair while adding volume and body. The conditioner nourishes and detangles your hair, leaving it soft and manageable. The styling product adds texture and hold to your hair, creating the perfect foundation for any style. This gift set is suitable for all hair types and is perfect for anyone looking to add some extra oomph to their locks. Treat yourself or a loved one to this amazing gift set and enjoy fuller, thicker, and more voluminous hair every day.
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Fans of the New York Times bestselling Beautiful Creatures series will devour this gorgeous gift set. There were no surprises in Gatlin County. At least, that's what I thought. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world where a curse has marked Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals for generations. Mysterious, suspenseful, and romantic, Beautiful Creatures, Beautiful Darkness, Beautiful Chaos, and Beautiful Redemption introduce a secret world hidden in plain sight. A world where impossible, magical, life-altering events happen. Sometimes life-ending. This stunning set makes the perfect gift for fans of this bestselling Southern gothic romance.
1546 Руб.
We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it’s a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that you’ve come up with something that might be worth pursuing? What do you do if you think you’ve hit a brick wall? Not only does he explain the way your mind works as you search for inspiration, he also shows that, regardless of the task you’ve set yourself, you can learn to be better at coming up with a promising idea, refining it and knowing when you’re ready to act on it. We can all unlock new reserves of creativity within ourselves. John Cleese shows us how.
859 Руб.
We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it’s a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that you’ve come up with something that might be worth pursuing? What do you do if you think you’ve hit a brick wall? Not only does he explain the way your mind works as you search for inspiration, he also shows that, regardless of the task you’ve set yourself, you can learn to be better at coming up with a promising idea, refining it and knowing when you’re ready to act on it. We can all unlock new reserves of creativity within ourselves. John Cleese shows us how.
859 Руб.
Wormold is a vacuum cleaner salesman in a city of power cuts. His adolescent daughter spends his money with a skill that amazes him, so when a mysterious Englishman offers him an extra income he's tempted. In return all he has to do is carry out a little espionage and file a few reports. But when his fake reports start coming true things suddenly get more complicated and Havana becomes a threatening place.
1015 Руб.
Wormold is a vacuum cleaner salesman in a city of power cuts. His adolescent daughter spends his money with a skill that amazes him, so when a mysterious Englishman offers him an extra income he's tempted. In return all he has to do is carry out a little espionage and file a few reports. But when his fake reports start coming true things suddenly get more complicated and Havana becomes a threatening place.
1015 Руб.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is a much-loved cult classic, that has spawned radio dramas, television, theatre and comic book adaptations across the globe. What do a dead cat, a computer whiz-kid, an Electric Monk who believes the world is pink, quantum mechanics, a Chronologist over two hundred years old, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet), and pizza have in common? Apparently not much; until Dirk Gently, self-styled private investigator, sets out to prove the fundamental interconnectedness of all things by solving a mysterious murder, assisting a mysterious professor, unravelling a mysterious mystery, and eating a lot of pizza - not to mention saving the entire human race from extinction along the way (at no extra charge). To find out more, read this book (better still, buy it then read it) - or contact Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
3492 Руб.
Katy's pony, Trifle, is full of surprises in the final book in Victoria Eveleigh's enchanting trilogy. Katy never knows what her pony, Trifle, might get up to next! She is certain exciting times are in store as the two of them head off to Pony Club camp, learn to jump and enter more shows together. But even Katy isn't prepared for the greatest surprise of all . . .
1232 Руб.
Can't we all just get oolong? We are a nation of tea drinkers. 84% of Brits drink tea every day, and we get through 100 million cups daily. When a survey asked us what the country's national emblem should be, the most resounding answer, with 32 per cent of the vote, was a cup of tea. And yet… most of us are doing it wrong. Enter tea-drinking expert and infusion connoisseur, Stephen Wildish. His complete guide to the fine art of tea includes: brewing guides for the proportionally challenged; simple to follow but desperately important rules (such as: the tea-bag and milk should never touch); cooling guides (charting the exact millisecond when the temperature of tea goes from hotter than the sun to stone cold); taxonomies of tea and much more. It is the perfect gift for every tea lover.
2607 Руб.
My sister Thea and my cousin Trap were not getting along! When grandfather found them arguing over who would get to join me on a trip to Brazil, he forced us all to go together. My friend Isabela needed my help finding a mysterious emerald. Could Trap and Thea stop shouting their snouts off long enough to help find the stone?
1580 Руб.
Maddy runs the bookshop on Market Square. She's struggling to choose a gift for her old school friend Peter, who's just moved back from London following a messy divorce. Peter doesn't have a clue what to get for his teenage daughter Chloe - he worries that he really doesn't know her at all. Chloe wants to buy something special for her grandmother Irene, her confidente and guiding light, who lives alone on the other side of town. Irene doesn't get out much these days, but she'd really like to find the right gift for Alina, who's so much more than a carer, really. And Alina, meanwhile, has her eye on something for...
2276 Руб.
Meet five of the cutest kittens and their furry friends, and find out what makes each of them so special. In this charming book filled with beautiful illustrations and fun facts, little ones meet gorgeous pop-up kittens and lift flaps to discover the cutest surprises. With five pop-up kitties to meet, and lots more kittens to find along the way, little cat lovers can play peekaboo whilst also learning what kittens like to do and how to take care of them. Whether out in the garden or playing indoors, these little kittens get up to plenty of mischief. Join them as they chase wool, climb up shelves, gobble food, and eventually snuggle up in bed. Kids will love turning the sturdy pages, and simple, playful text means they can read along too. Discover the mess and mischief of these adorable kittens in this perfect little gift book.
2218 Руб.
Maybelline New York The Colossal Kajal 12H Extra Black is a long-lasting eyeliner designed to provide intense definition and drama to your eyes. The kajal is formulated with a deep black pigment that delivers bold and long-lasting color with just one stroke. Its soft and creamy texture glides on effortlessly and smoothly, making it easy to create a precise and defined line. The kajal is also smudge-proof, waterproof, and lasts for up to 12 hours, making it perfect for a long day or night out. The product is ophthalmologist-tested and safe for contact lens wearers. With its easy-to-use twist-up design, you can get more of the kajal when needed without sharpening. Maybelline New York The Colossal Kajal 12H Extra Black is a great choice for anyone who wants a bold and dramatic look that lasts all day.
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More! is a four-level course from a highly respected author team that's bursting with features for lower secondary students. Each level of MORE! contains 80-90 hours of class material. With dedicated reading, culture, grammar, vocabulary, skills and cross-curricular learning sections, plus a wide range of flexible components, you really do get more with MORE! The Teacher's Book contains warm-up activities, detailed guidance on how to get the best out of the course, answer keys and 'Extra' idea sections for fast finishers.
496 Руб.