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A Field Guide to ... delves into music¿s most influential genres to uncover the innovators and agitators who changed music history forever. In A Field Guide to Britpop, Steve Wide explores a scene fueled by north¿south rivalries, tribal fashion and a good cup of tea. Uncover the artists and albums, the whös who and hangabouts that defined the era. From Blur¿s jaunty pop, Pulp¿s working-class poetry and Suede¿s dark tales of the elegantly wasted, to the pub sing-alongs of Oasis ¿ Britpop looked to the past to reshape the future, becoming the last true music scene of the 20th century.

What makes Grunge. . . Grunge? We've all watched Kurt Cobain in a hazy, high school gym. But how did this self-effacing and dirty new genre fit into the zeitgeist of the time? How did it capture the disenchantment of America's youth? And how did the primordial sludge of the underground become the mainstream? Well, that's precisely what DJ and author Steve Wide explains in this handy book.

Global warming, plastic pollution, deforestation, species loss and rising inequality got you down? Then take your very valid concerns and channel them into action with this proactive guide to saving the planet, one day at a time.Small changes in the way we eat, shop, recycle and commute really can change the world. From planting bee-friendly blooms in your backyard, to making your own body scrub from coffee grounds, and investing your spare cash into clean energy programs, there are many ways to lessen your impact on the planet. By incorporating small changes into your daily life, you ¿ yes you! ¿ can, and will, make the world a better place.

Since 1954, Sir David Attenborough has been gracing our TV screens to educate and celebrate the animal and natural worlds. In those nearly 70 years of broadcasting and documentary making, Attenborough became a national treasure in the United Kingdom and attained near-mythical status the world over. We only need to hear a word or two uttered, before we recognize David Attenborough's iconic voice. But, in this brightly illustrated book, we'll have to find him by sight and by sheer willpower. On each page in this book, drawn by artist Maxim Usik, Attenborough is lying in wait. You'll have to find him as he dives into the ocean, wades through wetlands and hides in the long grasses of the savannah - all the time keeping a watchful eye out for some of our world's most incredible - and endangered - wildlife.There's no better way to celebrate an international icon (and perhaps stop and think about conservation along the way).

This book is a love letter to Keanu Reeves, the most meme-able and cherished man to have ever walked the earth. Never has a film star had so many renaissances as Keanu Reeves – well, at least not while still looking so good. He’s beloved for his steely roles in high octane classics like Point Break, Speed, and The Matrix, and while there are less… beloved projects, we won’t be discussing 47 Ronin here. Now that the John Wick franchise has brought Keanu back into the spotlight, any cinematic flops in which he starred may now be considered as experimental performance art. So sure, we all know and love KR for his most iconic roles. But did you know that he was born in Beirut? Or that Keanu was on track for a career as a professional hockey player until he was derailed by an injury? Or that the “sad Keanu” meme was actually just a picture of the actor enjoying a sandwich alone? Well, this book is packed with these tidbits, told in the only appropriate way: photocollage.

This book is a guide to living your life online, offering practical and sanity-saving tips to help you block out distractions and detractors.Nobody owns the internet, but it can own us. Between updates from our exes and half-hearted flirtations, abuse from trolls and doomscrolling, it''s easy to get sucked in and much harder to log off. The internet is addictive, but Gabrielle Alexa Noel has advice to save our mental health and offline relationships from social media and tech monopolies. Whether it''s sending nudes safely, protecting our data, or helping LGBTQI+ youth thrive, How to Live With the Internet and Not Let It Run Your Life is here to keep us safer, happier, and free to keep sliding into DMs.

We think everyone should eat more plants, and we don¿t just mean two carrots instead of one ¿ it¿s about enjoying all the colours of the veggie rainbow. Vegetables too often play second fiddle in a dish, and this book is here to change that. Between spiced rhubarb chutney, fennel gratin, and roast sweet potato with miso & ginger caramel, Eat Plants, Be Happy! puts veggies back exactly where they should be: at the centre of a meal. With 130 simple, delicious, vegetable-focused recipes, authors Caroline Griffiths and Vicki Valsamis show how eating plant-based means eating well ¿ and ensuring a happier mind, body and planet.

This practical (and adorably illustrated) book offers tips on how to turn random garden cuttings into lifelong plant friends.Plants make great pets – they’re quiet, decorative, housetrained and (mostly) low-maintenance – and with this helpful guide, you’ll soon be the perfect plant parent! Grow Your Own Pet Plants has all the information you’ll need for green-thumbed success, from learning which plant to take home to how to help your leafy friend thrive in all conditions. Andrew Mikolajski provides helpful tips, from how to nurse and propagate cuttings to choosing a plant which suits your home and lifestyle. With a simple guide to more than 40 plant personalities and easy care advice, from feeding and grooming to showing off your new pet to guests, you’ll soon be the proud owner of a new collections of plant pets.

What makes New Wave... New Wave? It's the catchall name of punk's poppy offshoot, born in the 70s simultaneously in the United States and United Kingdom. But how would you describe New Wave's context in the zeitgeist of the time, or explain how this new electro-rock made people feel? Well, that's precisely what DJ and author Steve Wide explains in this handy book.In these pages, Steve explains the social and music industry climates of the 70s and 80s, unpacking the influence of the punk genre on NYC-based groups like the Velvet Underground and New York Dolls. There's also a timeline on the usage of the term New Wave - for a long chunk of the 70s it was used almost interchangeably with "punk”. There are breakdowns on the key record labels, DJs, producers, engineers and magazines - all of which stitched their own layer on the New Wave patchwork. There are deep dives into controversies, rivalries and messy band breakups. And lastly, there's a dissection of how ripples of New Wave are still felt today, in recorded music and across wider pop culture.If you, or someone close to you, is obsessed with the minutiae of the New Wave movement, then this book is a must-have.

While it¿s been six years since The Office ended, but the show¿s stellar writing, lovable cast, quote-ability and sheer meme-ability has seen the show increase in popularity (with thanks to platforms like Netflix). Most of us can quote Dwight till we¿re blue in the face, but how well do we really know The Office?With season-specific quizzes, and character-focused questions, this interactive trivia book is perfect to play with friends or family. (Or, for the superfans of The Office ¿ solo!) In the ¿So you think you know Michael Scott¿ quiz, your memory will be put to the ultimate test, with questions like: What were the names of the ¿identical¿ waitresses who Michael Scott met at Benihana? And, what prized possession of Michael¿s does Jan destroy in Dinner Party? And, what is the title of Michael¿s self-penned action movie? And, of course, what four words make up Michael¿s favourite joke?Get thinking, fam. And put on your favourite season of The Office while you flick through this fun book, in the company of your closest work friend.

What makes Punk¿ Punk? We might all know the Sex Pistols from the opening bar of their songs, but how do we place the Punk movement in the context of the wider Zeitgeist of the time? And how do the various international offshoots of Punk ¿ American, British, Australian ¿ intersect and overlap? Well, that¿s precisely what DJ and author Steve Wide explains in this book.In these pages, Steve explains the social climate of Thatcherism, along with a detailed timeline of foundational bands (as well as connected artists, like Damien Hurst and other subversive genres like Britpop). There are breakdowns of the most iconic Punk artists, as well as fashion designers, record labels, DJs, producers, engineers and magazines ¿ all of which applied their own layer to the Punk patchwork. There are deep dives into controversies, rivalries, and band breakups. And lastly, there¿s a dissection of how evolutions of punk carry on today, in recorded music and in wider pop culture.If you, or someone close to you, is obsessed with the nitty-gritty of the Punk movement, then this book is a must-have.

We all know the state of panic. It¿s your turn to host the whole family for the holidays, which means dozens of people, so you¿re already stretched thin. And then you find out that so-and-sös new boyfriend is vegan! Luckily for you, this book is a foolproof guide to making plant-based meals for the holidays.You could start your guests with a round of blinis and faux caviar. Then, when they¿re getting snacky, bring out the arancini and dairy-free aioli. When you¿re laying out the big dinner spread, you can offer your vegan guests tempeh and mashed sweet potatoes, stuffed pumpkin, and many more devilishly starchy options. Then, for dessert, roll out the chocolate truffles, a black forest cake, fruit pies, and more! Plus, who even needs meat or animal products, when you¿re surrounded by your friends and family.

A sleeping aide, presenting images of sweet, slumbering creatures to help the observer nod off. Alongside the cats, also featured are seals, dingos, sloths, numbats and zebras, amongst others.

This is the anti-vegan cookbook for vegans. Almost every vegetarian and vegan cookbook focuses on the whole wheat/kefir/green cleanse/salt lamp/lentil aspect of living a cruelty-free diet.

This illustrated picture book is an alphabetic celebration of queer activists, artists, comedians, writers, philosophers, musicians, poets and Olympic gold medallists. These icons of the LGBTQ+ community have collectively championed civil rights, radically increased queer visibility and provided means of escapism through their soul-affirming artistry. Just some of the trailblazers featured in Queer Icons from Gay to Z include Josephine Baker, Laverne Cox, Ellen DeGeneres, Keith Haring, Neil Patrick Harris, Marsha P Johnson, Harvey Milk, Martina Navratilova, Cynthia Nixon, Frank Ocean, Ruby Rose, and so on - all the way to Z. Loaded with trivia and factoids about each icon - this colourfully illustrated book unites pop culture icons of the current day with the activists and revolutionaries who fought (sometimes literally to the death) for the right to be who they are, and the right to love whoever they damn well please.

This cookbook is a celebration of shared homes and their most iconic dishes - the food designed to feed the crowd, without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen. It is a book about community, warmth, love and the unique connection of a nurturing home, where shared meals are central to the environment. Plus, without getting preachy or "clean 'n green eating” about it, all the recipes in the book are vegetarian and vegan. The eight chapters are captured in different share houses throughout the inner, sunshiny, suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. Each chapter has a distinct theme, as dictated by the culinary skills of those living in the featured house: A breakfast spread menu; Hungover brunch; A leisurely long lunch; Eat it with your hands; Mexican-inspired feast; A Mediterranean dinner party; Pasta night; and Comfort food spread. Through its clean and bright photography - all taken by Clare's own friends and roommates - The Shared Table is simultaneously luxe and sincere. It's a warm and inviting cookbook that every share house needs on their communal bookshelf.

A collection of gorgeous photos from the Tiny Gentle Asians Instagram account, full of fun and uplifting images of Asian babies. Features exclusive cute content, to bring light and joy to any reader.

Alternative forms of expressing that something is cute such as winsome, darling, dainty and precious are considered alongside illustrations of unicorns, rainbows and things that are pink. Ethan Jenkins also wrote "The Burger Book".

The Catalan Kitchen is a celebration of 100 authentic and traditional dishes from Spain's culinary heart.

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The best of London's brunches, covering North, South, East, West and Central

A fun, informative and uplifting career guide for those looking for a creative working life