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The snowy Great Hall festooned with Christmas trees, the shimmering Yule Ball, Mrs Weasley's festive jumpers - Christmas at Hogwarts is filled with magic and wonder.This equally magical scrapbook takes readers on an interactive tour of the Christmas season in the Wizarding World, as seen in the Harry Potter films. With detailed profiles on everything from Harry's Firebolt broomstick - a festive gift from his godfather, Sirius Black - to Hogsmeade, this book includes concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photographs, and fascinating reflections from actors and film-makers.Fans can revisit key moments from the films, including Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts when he receives the Invisibility Cloak, as well as his holiday spent at number twelve, Grimmauld Place in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.Destined to be a must-have collectable for fans of Harry Potter, this book also comes packed with interactive inserts.

*The long-awaited second volume of the definitive biography of Elvis Presley.

For over 25 years, World of Warcraft has offered a land rich in mystery and wonder. Now players can get an in-depth look at the artifacts, gear, weaponry, and trinkets they have collected...and some they might not have just yet.

Für etwas, das viele von uns lieben und bewundern, ist Kreativität ein weit verbreitetes Missverständnis. Ein großer Fehler besteht darin, Kreativität als etwas zu sehen, mit dem nur einige von uns geboren werden, während sich der Rest von uns zurücklehnt und zusieht, wie ein paar Auserwählte den ganzen Spaß haben. Aber das stimmt in keinster Weise.Kreativität steckt in uns allen. Und wie bei so vielen Dingen, zu denen wir in der Lage sind, liegt sie manchen von uns näher als anderen. Manche von uns brauchen einfach ein bisschen mehr Übung. Und je mehr wir üben, desto besser werden wir. Und je besser wir werden, umso ermutigender und antreibender wird die ganze Sache. Wir können lernen, mit unserem Verstand neue Wege zu beschreiten, Unerwartetes zu entdecken und das, was wir finden, mit Worten, Bildern oder Gefühlen auszudrücken, abstrakt oder konkret, groß oder klein.Dabei entdecken wir, dass ALLES ein kreativer Akt sein kann. Den Essensplan für die nächste Woche aufzustellen oder zur Arbeit zu laufen kann ebenso erfüllend sein, wie einen Roman zu schreiben oder ein Portrait zu malen. Die 365 Aufgaben in Brain Food - A Daily Dose of Creativity sollen dir dabei helfen, deine vielen kreativen Seiten zu finden, egal ob du dich nun fälschlicherweise für absolut unkreativ oder dich zu Recht für einen kreativen Weltmeister hältst, der eine Herausforderung gebrauchen könnte. Nimm eine für jeden Tag. Oder alle auf einmal. Oder lass den Würfel rollen und das Schicksal entscheiden. Es gibt kein richtig oder falsch. Das Schlimmste, was passieren kann? Du entdeckst neue Wege, kreativ zu sein, auf der Arbeit, zu Hause und überall sonst in deinem Leben.

"English Patient" is the winner of the 1992 Booker Prize.

The astonishing and wildly entertaining memoir of Nile Rodgers: legendary producer and co-founder of the band Chic.

In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles - also known as 'pajaki' - to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.

Generative modeling is one of the hottest topics in AI. Its now possible to teach a machine to excel at human endeavors such as painting, writing, and composing music. With this practical book, machine-learning engineers and data scientists will discover how to re-create some of the most impressive examples of generative deep learning models, such as variational autoencoders,generative adversarial networks (GANs), encoder-decoder models and world models.Author David Foster demonstrates the inner workings of each technique, starting with the basics of deep learning before advancing to some of the most cutting-edge algorithms in the field. Through tips and tricks, youll understand how to make your models learn more efficiently and become more creative.Discover how variational autoencoders can change facial expressions in photosBuild practical GAN examples from scratch, including CycleGAN for style transfer and MuseGAN for music generationCreate recurrent generative models for text generation and learn how to improve the models using attentionUnderstand how generative models can help agents to accomplish tasks within a reinforcement learning settingExplore the architecture of the Transformer (BERT, GPT-2) and image generation models such as ProGAN and StyleGAN

A passionately urgent call for all of us to unlearn imperialism and repair the violent world we share.

A glorious reinvention of the iconic bestseller Good Omens, soon to be a massive new TV launch on Amazon Prime Video and the BBC.

The inside story of Apple's design process during the golden age of Steve Jobs

The definitive history of Western Music.

"So, this is me. Lily Allen. I am a woman. I am a mother. I was a wife. I drink. I have taken drugs. I have loved and been let down. I am a success and a failure. I am a songwriter. I am a singer. I am all these things and more. When women share their stories, loudly and clearly and honestly, things begin to change - for the better. This is my story."-- Back cover.

From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music.

A gorgeously illustrated, accessible book that provides a holistic summary of the key elements for good biophilic design

A stunning portfolio of Discworld illustrations from the brush of Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett's artist of choice

A roadmap for product design professionals and students to the eight `Big Ideas' in material innovation. With more than sixty case studies, Radical Matter showcases the designers and engineers who are disrupting and changing the ways products will be manufactured, distributed and consumed.

A hilariously kick-arse tour through heavy metal by the UK's foremost metalhead stand-up comedian, Andrew O'Neill

New York, 2001. 9/11 plunges the US into a state of war and political volatility - and heralds the rebirth of the city's rock scene. As the old-guard music industry crumbles, a group of bands suddenly become the voice of a generation desperately in need of an anthem. The author charts New York's musical transformation in the early 2000s.

The definitive history of Peter Jackson's Middle-earth saga, Anything You Can Imagine takes us on a cinematic journey across all six films, featuring brand-new interviews with Peter, his cast & crew. From the early days of daring to dream it could be done, through the highs and lows of making the films, to fan adoration and, finally, Oscar glory.

"Songwriter [and television personality] Linda Thompson breaks her silence, sharing the ... story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated, yet enigmatic, modern American superstars--Elvis Presley and Bruce Jenner"--Dust jacket flap.

A deluxe, full-colour coffee table book that dissects the show season by season, tracing the Winchester brothers as they travel across the US. Illustrated with behind-the-scenes photos, exclusive production art, posters, maps, blueprints, and exclusive cast and crew interviews, it is a visual guide for "Supernatural".

The author explores the Grayson Perry work through a discussion of his major themes and subjects. His text is complemented by intimate and insightful commentaries on individual pieces by the artist himself, giving unique access to his imaginative world and creative processes.

Presents a collection of logotypes, monograms and other text-based corporate marks. Featuring more than 1,300 international typographic identities, by around 250 design studios, this handbook is suitable for every design studio. It provides a resource to draw on in branding and corporate identity projects.