After years of isolation under General Franco, Spain has suddenly blossomed onto the world stage. This portrait captures the essence of Spanish style in 400 specially commissioned color photographs.
Tom Bell Knihy






To Poo or Not to Poo: Philosophical Thoughts from the Smallest Room
- 160 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
The average person spends one and a half years in the bathroom. That's over a year of staring at the floor tiles, picking their nails, or otherwise wasting time that could be spent becoming a deeper and more thoughtful human being. To Poo or Not To Poo is a reflective, yet entertaining journey through the minds of the world's greatest thinkers, peppered with fun facts. For example, did you know that crocodile dung was used as a contraceptive in ancient Egypt? Or how about that one of the most expensive teas in the world is fertilized with panda poo? To Poo or Not To Poo will entertain and educate as you perform life's essentials
The book offers a straightforward introduction to programming, focusing on Python as a beginner-friendly language. It covers essential programming concepts and practical web development skills, making it suitable for newcomers. Readers will gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling them to start their programming journey effectively. The content is designed to demystify programming and provide a solid base for further exploration in the field.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to program but never found quite the right book to get you started?
Railways of the North Pennines
- 296 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
This illustrated history describes how the two pioneering railways of northern England, the Stockton and Darlington and Newcastle and Carlisle railways, developed from unsuccessful canal proposals and how they, with the ill-fated Stanhope and Tyne Railway, initiated the development of the railway system that served the North Pennine Orefield.
Many a dull moment can be spent roosting in the lavatory, but now with the help of this book you can contemplate the meaning of life with the world's greatest thinkers and enjoy a bit of scatological trivia as you perform life's essentials.
From the wonderfully rustic to the wildly luxurious, from The Highlands to St Ives, we've taken the hard work out of finding Britain's loveliest hotels. Each hotel combines character with comfort and a great welcome. A weekend break in a historic city, a night away on business, a family holiday by the sea - there's something for everyone here. We are committed to the small hotels of Britain, run by enterprising people. We look for what we like; we celebrate the beautiful and the unusual. The winning combination of fresh honest write-ups, colourful photographs, clear symbols, excellent maps, clear directions and quick reference indices is what makes our guides so popular.Let our new collection inspire and intrigue you, from chic indulgence to blissful quiet. Over 300 handpicked places, more than 40 new for this edition, including our Sawday Award winners.* This 17th edition includes over 40 new brand new places including our handpicked Award winners* There's something for everyone here with prices ranging from £65 to £400 per night* Every place is inspected and selected by our roving team - we're trusted for our honest and lively reviews* Packed with over 600 full-colour photographs so you can see where you want to stayUse this trusted guide to the most special places and you're guaranteed a wonderful night away.Sawday's guides - championing excellence and character for over 20 years.
Your Next Government?
- 268 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
Your Next Government? From the Nation State to Stateless Nations reveals the revolution quietly transforming governments bottom-up, inside-out, worldwide.
An eye-opening autobiography of Tom Bell OBE, written by a former employee.