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  Why Is Downing Street Painted...

  Jonnie Fielding

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  'Jonnie made me see London through new eyes.' James Corden 
  'A charming and surprising alternative tour of London. We loved this book' Map Men 
  Jonnie 'is a conduit for the city's soul, distilling its chaotic history into digestible, engaging narratives' The Times 
  Have you ever tried to find a street named Bond Street? (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist!)  
  Did you know you can’t dine for 13 at the Savoy? At least not without a cat joining you … 
  And have you heard about the bus that jumped Tower Bridge? 
  As a walking tour guide for 15 years, Jonnie Fielding has made it his mission to uncover all there is to know about London, from forgotten facts to the history hiding in plain sight. 
  Packed full of pub-quiz trivia and bespoke illustrations, Why Is Downing Street Painted Black? includes 365 of his favourite quirks, anomalies and eccentricities from all over town. 
  So whether you live in London, would love to live in London or just love a great fun fact, Jonnie is guaranteed to reignite your fascination with this weird and wonderful city. 
  In his latest, up-coming book, Jonnie Fielding presents a humorous and historical exploration of Britain's geography. This top reference work delves into the civilisation and form of Europe in a unique way. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  Raised Bed and Container...

  Emma Andrews

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  Master your first gardening experience – even with limited space – by following these 9 easy steps! 
  Gardening has long been an extremely rewarding practice – giving you the power to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs for your kitchen and your dinner table. 
  However, it can require a lot of time, patience, and, most importantly, space. 
  Space is a big issue, especially if you live in an urban area or don’t have access to sprawling, open ground. 
  And that’s where raised beds and containers come in! These compact mini-gardening methods allow you to plant and maintain a garden easily and are flexible enough to let you grow whatever you want. 
  Whether a small strip of land, a balcony, a patio, or a terrace, raised bed and container gardening allow you easy access to nature’s freshest bounty in miniature gardens – with the same quality and freshness of a large one. 
  In this guide, you will discover:A beginner-friendly 9-step process to fast-track your way to raised bed and container gardeningPrepare Like a Pro – everything that you need to know and do to grow a garden from scratchDIY Designs – build your own raised beds and find out how to utilize empty containersHow to create the perfect soil mix for your raised beds and containersWatering and Irrigation – from hand watering to DIY drip systems, explore a host of watering methods for efficient and enriching hydration of your plantsThe fundamentals of garden maintenance and organic pest controlOrganic fertilization methods and recipes to aid in your plants’ growth 
  And much more. 
  Gardening is a long-term investment – it changes your lifestyle and allows you to live sustainably and naturally.  
  Discover how to start gardening no matter how much space you do or don’t have.

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  The Eighty Years War - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  The war between the protestant Netherlands, mostly led by William of Orange, and Catholic Spain, was one of the marks in Dutch history. This war has determined the beliefs of many people who now live about the three rivers that go through the country: Most of the people north of the rivers are protestant, and most of the believers below them (even throughout Belgium as well) are Catholic. This is no coincidence. 
  The war in the 1600s has become a symbol of Dutch resistance, independence, and the royal family (of Orange). In that sense, traditions date back hundreds of years, some them that have their roots in this century. Learn more about what caused the 80 years of war between these two countries, how France was involved, and how it helped form the boundaries and borders of those countries today.

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  Enough Rope - Poems - Unabridged

  Dorothy Parker

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  The debut offering from one of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, "Enough Rope" was an instant best-seller when it was released in 1926 and made Dorothy Parker a household name.  The poems in this collection range from the satiric to the sentimental; wickedly clever and yet elegantly and expertly constructed. Parker's mastery of the turn of phrase or the cynical or sardonic final line instantly grabbed the reading public's attention and propelled Parker into the national spotlight, which she would not relinquish for the rest of her life.  Dorothy Parker - social commentator, political reformer and legendary wit - has enjoyed a special place in American culture for almost a century and "Enough Rope" is an early example of Parker's unique and wry commentary on modern life. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.

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  Sui Dynasty - Reunification and...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The period before the rise of the Sui Dynasty was marked by fragmentation and instability, as China remained divided between the Northern and Southern Dynasties. This era, which lasted from the late 4th century to the late 6th century, was characterized by constant warfare, shifting alliances, and a deep cultural divide between the north and south. The fall of this system set the stage for the reunification of China under the Sui Dynasty. 
  The north was ruled by a succession of non-Han Chinese states, often founded by nomadic groups that had migrated into China during the decline of the Western Jin Dynasty. The Northern Wei, established by the Tuoba clan of the Xianbei people, was the most powerful of these states. Over time, the rulers of the Northern Wei adopted Chinese customs, Confucian governance, and Buddhism, which helped stabilize their rule. However, internal struggles, court intrigue, and opposition from powerful aristocratic families led to the dynasty’s division into the Eastern and Western Wei, eventually giving rise to the Northern Qi and Northern Zhou dynasties. 
  In contrast, the Southern Dynasties were ruled by Han Chinese elites who maintained a more traditional Chinese way of life. The Eastern Jin, followed by the Liu Song, Southern Qi, Liang, and Chen dynasties, governed the southern regions, centered around the lower Yangtze River. These dynasties often suffered from weak central control, as powerful noble families exerted significant influence over the government. While the south was culturally rich and economically prosperous, political instability and frequent coups weakened its ability to resist northern invasions.

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  The Orchid Folios

  Mok Zining

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  “When you take an orchid out of its pot, you must first loosen the roots’ hold on the soil. Late last evening as I unravelled the braids of the shattered phalaenopsis, I saw how the ends were white and shrivelled from neglect. You have to do it gently—it’s like combing hair. I remember Mum’s fingers running through mine, and mine through hers, until the final months when all of it started to fall.” 
   
   
  A pot shatters. An arrangement falls apart. A florist finds herself amidst the scattered leaves of history. At once a poetry collection and a documentary novella, The Orchid Folios reimagines the orchid as a living, breathing document of history: a history that enmeshes the personal, colonial, linguistic, and biotechnological with the Vanda Miss Joaquim, the symbol of Singapore’s postcolonial hybridity. While the Orchid has shaped the fantastical narratives that govern our multiracial City in a Garden, it continues to shape-shift and bloom on its own terms, challenging us to imagine a decolonised Singapore. This is the organism at the heart of The Orchid Folios—by turns stark and unruly, documenting and challenging the narratives that are the roots of our national consciousness.

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