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Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly is back!Featuring exclusive interviews with the celebs, judges, presenters and pro dancers, fun quizzes to test your ballroom knowledge and behind-the-scenes features to give you a glimpse into the glitz and glamour, this is your perfect partner for all things Strictly. Get the scoop on what goes on backstage with the It Takes Two presenters, hear from last year's winner and try your hand at the Strictly quiz and wordsearch.

Innovator. Genius. Legend. Jim Henson was a talent like no other. The iconic characters he created Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird made Jim Henson a household name. But they were just a part of his remarkable story. Now, in this extraordinary biography, written with the generous cooperation of the Henson family, Jim s life is given full rein: his vibrant imagination, winning sense of humour, and infectious enthusiasm. For the very first time, the Henson archive has been opened to an independent biographer, giving Brian Jay Jones unprecedented access to private papers. Drawing on this treasure trove of material, as well as exclusive interviews with Henson s family, friends and closest collaborators, this is quite simply the most comprehensive book ever written about a man who is a hero to millions. Read all about the evolution of the Muppets, Henson s contributions to Sesame Street and his lengthy campaign to bring The Muppet Show to television, as well as Henson s non-Muppets projects the richly imagined worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, and fascinating misfires like Henson s dream of opening an inflatable psychedelic nightclub. Jim may be gone, but he and his legacy are not forgotten. In Jim Henson, we have the ultimate celebration and examination of an unforgettable, irreplaceable, incomparable man.

Why do so many people still embrace the wisdom of Buddhism, even after 2,500 years? Although the world looked very different when the Buddha walked the earth, humans still dealt with the same fundamental problems we face today, whether it's dealing with difficult emotions or longing for happiness.Drawing from the greatest Buddhist masters throughout history, Buddhist scholars and practitioners Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca deliver daily doses of Buddhist wisdom to help you navigate the challenges of everyday life. Each day of the year, you'll receive an insightful quote from a Buddhist master paired with a thought-provoking reflection that's accessible, practical and modern.Over the course of the year, you'll learn:How mindfulness can help you find inner peaceHow to overcome difficult emotions like anger, jealousy and anxietyWhy cultivating compassion leads to happinessWhy you are not your thoughtsHow to tame your inner criticHow to discover happiness that actually lastsBy the end of the year, you'll see the world and your mind in a new light, propelling you along the path to lasting happiness, self-mastery and inner freedom.

Make any dog a retrieverHow can you keep your dog entertained and in superb physical condition without going on a two-hour walk every day? Teach them to fetch.Using fun and simple games, Pippa Mattinson, dog expert and author of The Happy Puppy Handbook, shows how any dog can learn to fetch like a pro, with no discipline or cross words needed.These easy exercises will make your dog utterly focused on you, help you to exercise your dog under control in public places and give you a new set of skills you can use to teach your dog pretty much anything!

Whether you're a seasoned Time Lord or a new companion, The Official Doctor Who Colouring Book will transport you to new worlds and dimensions as you bring your favourite characters to life. Featuring stunning illustrations of the Doctor from every era, including the Fifteenth Doctor as played by Ncuti Gatwa, alongside iconic foes, epic scenes from the show, monsters and aliens, get ready to embark on a colourful journey through time and space - but be warned, it's bigger on the inside!

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*A REVOLUTIONARY METHOD TO BECOME TRULY WEALTHYThe Wealth Money Can't Buy offers you a completely life-changing new philosophy and methodology for enjoying an honestly rich life, one filled with personal power, authenticity, exceptionally fulfilling work and a beautiful lifestyle that will cause you to feel like real fortune has finally smiled on you. Based on The 8 Forms of Wealth learning model that Robin Sharma - legendary personal growth expert and famed mentor to billionaires, professional sports superstars and heads of state - has taught to his clients with transformational results, this masterwork is sure to become your daily guide to enjoying the lifetime of your highest dreams. Discover the hidden habits to live your richest life and avoid the lasting regrets of potential unfulfilled. 'Robin Sharma has been an amazing mentor to me. He is a major influencer of our time' - Deepak Chopra

Every family has its pride. Kingdom chronicles the real-life saga of four powerful animal families set in Zambia's Luangwa Valley, a land experiencing seismic change. And these aren't just any families. The valley is home to the fastest growing lion population in the world, the densest number of leopards in Africa, the largest population of wild dogs, and the first hyenas to receive an in-depth collared study. Leopard mother Olimba is on a mission to raise her cubs to adulthood; alpha female of the wild dog pack Storm is fiercely determined to lead her pack to new plains; hyena sisters Toto and Tandala vie to become clan queen; lion brothers evade hunters and lead their pride in the valley. As their world shrinks around them, the families are pushed closer together until they come head-to-head in a battle against each other for the land. Featuring stunning full-colour photography, Kingdom charts the tumultuous existence of these real animal characters as they compete to exist in the increasingly threatened Luangwa Valley. Accompanying the landmark BBC natural history documentary.

Mother. Virgin. Warrior. Witch. Maniac. Monster.The labels applied to mythological women echo throughout history. These archetypes, created in the Ancient World, still resonate today.From the stories of the virgin goddesses Athena and Artemis, the contrasting depictions of wifely duty in Clytemnestra and Penelope, the ecstatic frenzies of the Maenads, Echidna-the so-called mother of all monsters-and the misunderstood Medusa, Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men reveals a world where powerful women were both worshipped and feared.Accompanied with beautiful illustrations throughout, uncover the real stories behind the women of Ancient Mythology and find what they can teach us about being a woman today.Discover the women shaping and subverting womanhood from the very beginning...

Identify your blocks, find your authentic self and start manifesting the life you've always wanted. From the moment we're born, every single one of us receives societal programming, leaving very few of us with a true idea of our authentic self. In How to Manifest, Lacy Phillips unveils her revolutionary manifestation method, a process informed by neuroscience, psychology, EMDR, epigenetics and energetics that focuses on three pillars: unblocking, expanding and aligned action. Weaving together stories from the author's journey and the author's own clients, How to Manifest offers practical, step-by step guidance to elevate your self-worth so you can manifest the life of your dreams.

'Who would have guessed that the person who gives the best advice about marriage was the guy responsible for getting you out of yours?' - New York TimesWe've all heard the statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce. What if we could learn the secrets for preventing this, from someone who truly knows?In If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late, James Sexton, an unconventional and hard-hitting divorce lawyer with two decades of experience, shares hard-won insights on how to avoid the relationship pitfalls he sees daily. From the front lines of divorce to understanding the recipe for lasting love,Sexton draws from years of legal experience, blending engaging storytelling with practical advice, to help readers understand the small yet impactful actions that can help keep relationships strong.Through candid anecdotes and direct counsel, Sexton demystifies the inner workings of long-lasting love, providing readers with a toolkit to safeguard their relationships against common pitfalls.This practical and wise handbook for successful, long-term love is perfect for those looking to reinforce or refresh their romantic connections, aiming for honest communication and intentional attachment and affection.

What do our gardens say about us?Monty Don has spent many years travelling the world, from America to Japan, from Italy and the Adriatic to Spain and the Mediterranean, getting under the skin of a country through its gardens and gardening traditions. In British Gardens, he finally brings his focus to home, journeying from the northern tip of Scotland to the Cornish coast, seeking to understand what our gardens tell us about ourselves as a nation. Encompassing historical gardens and public parks, mountains and seascapes, urban gardens and rural nurseries, glasshouses and community plots, each encounter is another link in a larger story of British identity: marks of ingenuity, eccentricity, and adaptation to changing environments. From Northumbria's Alnwick Gardens and Beatrix Potter's Lake District farmhouse to the rewilded walled garden on the Knepp Estate and the story of Britain's first garden gnome, Monty's account brings in an astonishing range of British experience. Accompanied by a landmark five-part series on BBC2, and illustrated by stunning photography from Monty's long-time collaborator Derry Moore, British Gardens is a definitive, and uniquely British, account of a nation like no other.

Accompanying the 4-part documentary series from multi-award-winning filmmaker, James Bluemel. It's been 63 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first human to ever go into space. Since then, only 676 people have followed him up there. But now with huge technological advances bridging the gap between our planet and all that lies beyond, that number is about to rise dramatically. Once Upon a Time in Space is the human story of how we've made it this far - the remarkable achievements, tragic losses, left-field experiments, renegade characters and ever-shifting powerplay - and where we're about to go. Featuring stunning full-colour photography from both personal collections of astronauts and NASA's archives, the human story of space is told through intimate and powerful testimony from the astronauts, scientists, engineers and space tourists who have lived it. Looking ahead as we take the first steps towards becoming an interplanetary species, Once Upon a Time in Space brings you closer to the incredible story of our next stage of evolution as the human species. Life on Earth will never be the same again.

The simple and sustainable route to weight loss. For many of us, losing weight can be a real battle - yo yo-ing from one extreme diet to another and never finding an approach that we can (and want to) apply long-term. Until now. The 30g Plan reveals that by balancing 30 plants a week with 30 grams of protein and fibre in our daily meals, we will not only lose weight easily but feel full and reap countless other health benefits too. Packed with delicious nutritionally complete recipes, meal planners, tips and tricks, let this book be your guide and introduction to a whole new way of eating to help you feel at your very best - for life.

Ray Mears has accumulated his tracking skills over 35 years of practice in the field, all over the world, and this book will be the first authoritative but accessible and practical manual.A definitive category killer, here you have not only a go-to reference for professionals, from naturalists to police and military operatives, but also an essential guide for enthusiasts who want to discover the outdoors in a new way, and read the secret stories of animals and birds in the tracks they leave behind.Illustrated throughout and with clear instructions interlaced with Ray's own inspiring first-hand experiences, this book offers you a thrilling self-education in the art of tracking. Part 1, The Basics, will give you the tools to identify the tracks. In Part 2, Intermediary, you will learn how to follow those tracks and in Part 3, Advanced, you'll start to piece together a fascinating wider picture of the specific circumstances around each trail.In ITV's landmark 2021 series Wild China, Ray tracked the rare and elusive snow leopard, for his film crew to capture in groundbreaking new footage. His work with the military and police, however, is often highly confidential. In this book, he draws deeply from every avenue of an extraordinary life's work, and passes on all that hard-earned expertise for the first time.

The practical, no-nonsense guide to expertly managing your personal finances. From mortgages and pensions to tax codes and ISAs, money can be a mystery. But, personal finance expert and Accountant Abigail Foster is here to answer your questions and help you navigate any challenge you may face. Packed with expert advice, real-life examples and practical takeaways, The Money Manual will help you discover:What your tax code really meansHow the UK's economy impacts youWhat to expect when buying your first homeHow to beat the exchange rate when travelling abroadWhen to access your pension and how best to save for your retirementHow to pass financial information on to others, and much more!By demystifying obscure economic processes and complex financial language, The Money Manual empowers you to learn everything you wish you knew about personal finance. With clarity and confidence, you can radically improve your financial wellbeing.

Music transports us and defines us. As a form of expression, it has been passed down through oral tradition, musical notation and recordings in a chain of connection that spans the globe, across the millennia. A History of the World in 100 Pieces follows that chain, collating 100 examples of classical music that reflect our changing politics, social structures and technological development, and how composers, musicians and listeners have shaped those currents of history. From folk songs to national anthems, Beethoven to Florence Price, fifteenth-century French opera to 1970s experimental piano works, Tom Service offers a fresh take on pieces everyone knows and many more they might not. With each short, sharp analysis, he expands the typical canon and tests the boundaries of what we understand to be 'classical music' - or even music at all, such as the sounds of the earth's rotation as recorded by sound artist Jez riley French. An official BBC Radio 3 publication, A History of the World in 100 Pieces is a book for anyone curious about the power of music and how it shapes us and connects us.

What a goal!Packed with fun football trivia, quizzes, games, puzzles, top 10s, cartoons and more, this is the only annual fans of the beautiful game will need.Featuring Gary and all of the MOTD presenters, Paz, Ketch, and the best teams and players on the planet, Match of the Day Annual 2026 is the best around - it will be on the top of your Christmas list!

Congratulations! You've just become the Chancellor of the Exchequer - master of the Treasury - and one of the most powerful people in Britain. Many historic figures have gone before you. And now the latest name on that noble roll call is yours.You must manage the nation's finances wisely in response to different scenarios such as: bailing out big business, negotiating with trade unions, and dealing with the fallout in the media from your Budget decisions. If you breach certain limits you'll trigger an economic crisis. If you're too tight on the purse strings your party's approval ratings will crater.The stakes are high and the prosperity of millions lies in your hands. But if you play your cards right, you'll make the country a wealthier and happier place - and stand in pole position to be the next prime minister.This interactive book will take you into the heart of the Treasury and challenge you to bring your best insight and knowledge to the task. The journey ahead will be filled with dilemmas and tough choices. But a new dawn is breaking over Westminster and the work of government must begin. Are you ready?

In a career spanning almost three decades, visionary psychological coach, Gilbert Enoka, has left his fingerprint on all aspects of the All Blacks winning machine. With a 77% winning record in test match rugby, the highest of any professional sports team, they are the only international team to have a winning record against every opponent. That performance is only possible because they leave no part of their preparation to chance. Their winning mindset and resilience are as important as the physical training and Gilbert Enoka was their secret weapon.For the first time, Gilbert distils his essential lessons to building unshakeable staying power - particularly at times of high pressure where others would crumble - creating a winning team mentality - where the no assholes rule is king - and leaving things better than how you found them so that we can all learn the All Blacks way. Discover how to build a winning culture, hone your leadership to inspire your team in times of need and establish iconic rules for performance that will become your competitive advantage for years to come.