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Piece together the artists, artworks and surroundings that bring Henri Matisse's world to life in this colourful 1000-piece puzzle.<br/><br/>Bonjour and welcome to Henri Matisse's studio at the Hôtel Régina. An intimate dinner party or collage of chaos? Grab your scissors and join Pablo Picasso, André Derain and the Cone sisters, along with three very special brioche-eating cats, for a fauvist feast in this 1000-piece puzzle. Piece together the artists, artworks and surroundings that bring Matisse's colourful world to life.

What separates you from Olympic gold medallists, English Premier League Champions, UEFA Champions League Winner's, and Hollywood stars? Kelvin Marsh has worked with all of these and although there isn't a simple answer, many would say a Growth Mindset. However, a Growth Mindset, like most things in life, will come more naturally to some people than others. Kelvin would like to pass on his knowledge and experience, to give you the tools to self-analyse and adapt your own mindset, eventually developing a Growth Mindset to suit your own personality. In so doing you will be better equipped to reassess your goals in life, apply your mindset accordingly, make a plan and most importantly feel empowered enough to adhere to the plan and achieve your ultimate goal - your personal 6-Pack - whatever that may be. Whatever your age you can strive for new goals in life and the best way to do that is to live healthier. You are never too old to change for the better. If I can do it, you can do it! If the people mentioned above can do it, you can do it! Read on to feel empowered to do so ...

Do you know what secret messages were hidden in Commodore BASIC? Why the highest score possible in <em>Pac-Man</em> is 3333360? That Steve Wozniak set the price of the Apple ][ computer at $666.66? Or why the Amstrad CPC 472 had an 8K chip that was never connected?<br/><br/>From 0 to 2147483647, and from Acorn Atoms to VIC-20s, <em>20 GOTO 10</em> takes us on an adventure through the history of retro computers and games consoles - one number at a time.<br/><br/>By following the 'GOTO' instructions at the end of each entry, you'll create a unique journey through this treasure trove of forgotten geek lore and fascinating trivia. With any luck, you'll discover the number used to grant infinite lives in <em>Jet Set Willy</em> on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, the reason a single digit might require seven bytes of memory, and how - through numbers - we can understand more than just the internal workings of our favourite retro machines.

<b>Featuring exclusive interviews with Unai Emery, Monchi, Ollie Watkins, John McGinn, Pau Torres and more, this is t</b><b>he behind-the-scenes account of Unai Emery's Aston Villa revolution, from the award-winning <i>Sunday Times</i> bestseller Guillem Balague. </b><br/><br/> In October 2022, Unai Emery was appointed manager of Aston Villa. Despite being one of England's most historic football clubs, Emery was taking charge of a team in turmoil and hovering above the relegation zone in the Premier League. But in his very first match, Villa produced a statement victory, deftly beating Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park. It was a sign of things to come.<br/><br/> Guillem Balague has had unparalleled access to Unai Emery, his backroom staff and the Aston Villa squad ever since the Spaniard was appointed manager in 2022. From Emery's early years growing up in the Basque region to becoming one of the most exciting coaches managing today, <i>Rise of the Villans</i> reveals the inner workings of Emery's psyche. Featuring exclusive interviews with Emery himself, as well as key players such as Villa captain John McGinn and star striker Ollie Watkins, it charts the journeys of both Emery and Aston Villa over the last three decades, offering a comprehensive and compelling narrative of why they are the perfect match.<br/><br/> Exploring Emery's management of the Midlands side, the book outlines how he has transformed them into an exciting side renowned for their direct passing, high energy and devastating counter attacks. After a 7th placed finish in his first season in charge, Emery's Villa continued their fine form in the 2023-24 season, finishing 4th and qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in over four decades.<br/><br/> <b>With the Holte End roaring into life as Villa Park welcomed the return of European football's most prestigious club competition, it was clear for all to see: Unai Emery had awoken the sleeping giant.</b>

The Boys In The Boat (film Tie-in) [Bok / Pocket]

This book explores the Vienna Game, a classic opening that originated in Vienna during the late 19th century, as a flexible and solid system for White. The quiet fianchetto approach 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.g3 offers a safe yet creative strategy, particularly appealing for correspondence chess where a wealth of theory need not obstruct practical play. The guide delves into six main Black responses 3...d5, 3...Bc5, 3...c6, 3...g6, 3...Bb4, and 3...Nc6, with specialised focus on the most common continuations, while also presenting a series of novelties. Aimed at players who seek a positional yet intriguing opening, less over-analysed than the Ruy Lopez or Giuoco Piano but equally rich in strategic depth this book combines historical insights, modern analysis, and practical examples to help you master the elegance of the Vienna Game.

<strong>The story of football told through its merch, memorabilia and materials</strong> <br/><br/>A unique and captivating exploration of men's and women's football's rich legacies, told through 100 carefully selected objects from the unrivalled collection of the National Football Museum. Delving into the sport's social, cultural, and technological evolution, it will take you inside moments of high drama, euphoric success and crushing heartbreak to peel back the layers of the world's favourite game. <br/><br/>Featuring George Best's first boots, an England player's opera collection, Geoff Hurst's 1966 World Cup Final Shirt, a rubber Paul Gascoigne, a knitted monkey, John Motson's coat, an inflatable unicorn and even the collar from the dog that saved the World Cup, this compendium of cup glories and bittersweet away-days should appeal to anyone with a love of the game.