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A beautiful, uplifting celebration of the life of The Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers from his widow LiliDave Myers lived his life with joy. He always told his wife Lili that, if you were going to do something, you should do it full-heartedly. With that in mind, Lili gives her whole self to writing a celebration of his life and their love, full of the warmth and joy that Dave and the Hairy Bikers brought to their fans throughout their career spanning two decades. Inviting readers into their world, Lili shares her personal story alongside her professional insights as a grief counsellor, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of loss and the healing process.Lili takes us on an intimate journey through life with her beloved husband, recounting their serendipitous meeting in 2005, the blossoming of their relationship as pen pals and the adventures that followed as they built a life together in the UK. Interspersed with vivid memories - like the plaid shirt that carries a special significance, the shoes that tell a story of their travels, and the lost wedding ring that symbolises their unbreakable bond - Lili paints a rich tapestry of their life together. She describes the joy of their wedding day, the camaraderie of friendships, and the challenges they faced during Dave's cancer diagnosis, his treatment, and the final days they spent together.As well as a reflection on Lili's profound grief, this deeply moving memoir is a testament to the enduring power of love and, amidst the sorrow, Lili finds ways to celebrate Dave's life, honouring his legacy and the impact he had on a nation that adored him. Looking to the future, Lili offers readers a beacon of hope, sharing her coping strategies and the ways she keeps Dave's memory alive. Dave and Me is a deeply heartfelt tribute to a remarkable man and story of love that transcends loss.

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.

And as the Dalek breaks loose, the Doctor is brought back to the brutality and desperation of his darkest hours spent fighting the creatures of Skaro... this time with the Earth as their battlefield.

So, who's the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut-and if so, where?In a joyride through golf history itself, New York Times bestselling author Michael Arkush establishes a ranking system that places a heavy emphasis on the game's major championships and profiles the most accomplished and impactful golfers ever-men and women, known and unknown. Arkush captures the flair, as well as the flaws, of athletes who are intensely competitive, funny, peculiar, or larger-than-life. Crafted from hundreds of interviews and longtime relationships developed over a quarter century, The Golf 100 is an immensely entertaining read.

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.

The inspiration for the primetime ITV series on Great Britain, this is the ultimate journey around England. Christopher Winn takes us to each county, to see where history happened, where people and ideas were born, where dreams took flight and where men and women now rest from their labours. To tread in their footsteps, to touch and experience some of what inspired and moved them is to capture some of the flavour of their lives and make their stories alive and real. Crammed with facts and information, I Never Knew That About England celebrates the places and people that make the country unique and includes history, legends, firsts, supremes, unusuals, inventions, birthplaces and gossip. You'll be able to visit the bridge where Pooh and Piglet played Poohsticks and see where Alfred burnt the cakes. In a small village in Bedfordshire you can visit the graveyard where Long John Silver and Wendy rest. These stories will bring any place that you visit to life (keep one copy in the car and one in the house!) and enable you to discover the rich and surprising history of England.

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.

'Do your job!' is the most famous team mantra in the NFL, with the New Patriots' war chant embroidered on hoodies and merch the world over. But when your job involves leadership, performance isn't a solitary endeavour. The most important role you have is to make sure that other people are performing at their peak. As a leader, you are ultimately responsible for more than yourself. You are responsible for a team, and everything that makes a team great.This is a book about how to be a leader, and how to win and continue to win.Bill Belichick is the NFL's most successful coach of all time. An six-times Super Bowl Winner, he understands better than anybody the pressures of constructing a winning team, motivating talent, and managing performance - all under the glaring glow of floodlights at game-time on a Sunday. From preparation, building a culture of success, making the tough decisions and coaching the 'big game', this is a living legend's timeless account of the front lines of leadership.

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring...But something must be stirring. Something hidden in the shadows. Something which kills the servants of an old Edwardian mansion in the most brutal and macabre manner possible. Exactly on the chiming of the hour, every hour, as the grandfather clock ticks on towards midnight.Trapped and afraid, the Doctor and his companion, Charley, are forced to play detective to murders with no motive, where even the victims don't stay dead. Time is running out.And time itself might well be the killer...Featuring the Eight Doctor as played on TV by Paul McGann and Charley Pollard as played on audio by India Fisher, The Chimes of Midnight is the second novelisation of a Big Finish audio drama after Jubilee - also by prize-winning playwright and short story writer Robert Shearman.