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Hidden Histories - Tim Rayborn - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

Discover the little known facts about some of the world’s greatest historical icons. We all know what was written in the history books. There are some stories we’ve heard a hundred times—but often our understanding of these events and people is narrow. Have you ever wondered about the lesser known details that influenced major events and figures behind-the-scenes? This hilarious compendium of fascinating facts and dizzying what-ifs will delight and shock history buffs and trivia lovers alike. From Abraham Lincoln’s wrestling champ background to the day Napoleon was attacked by a horde of hungry rabbits, this book will give you a new perspective. Including: - Walt Disney gave his housekeeper Disney stock every year on her birthday and Christmas. By the time she retired, she was a multi-millionaire. - Charlie Chaplin entered a lookalike contest as a joke…and got 20th place. - Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, convinced Thomas Edison’s son to collect Edison’s last breath in a test tube. It is on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit. - Before Galileo Galilei was buried, three of his fingers and a tooth were removed from his body by his admirers. The body parts are on display at the Museo Galileo in Florence, Italy. From ancient civilization to modern times, history is full of mysterious and downright bizarre circumstances. With these crazy and compelling facts, Hidden Histories will change your view of history

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Sticker Mosaics: Sharks - - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

Puzzle together 12 unique fin-tastic designs with Sticker Mosaics: Sharks . In the most recent edition of the beloved Sticker Mosaics series, Sticker Mosaics: Sharks makes the underwater world come alive with stunning illustrations of everyone''s favorite marine predators from renowned artist Julius Csotonyi. No artistic skill is required to assemble these masterpieces--just match the stickers to their numbers in each design. Kids will be engaged with this activity book that encourages creativity and problem-solving skills. The designs are complicated enough to result in astonishing pictures, but simple enough that anyone of any age can complete them. And once you''ve created your masterpiece, the perforated pages make it easy to frame and display your finished work. Kids and adults alike will be fascinated with cool shark facts and discoveries, which can be found on the back of each design. From the fearsome great white to the hammerhead and goblin shark, you''ll be amazed by the way these fintastic works of art come alive in front of your eyes.

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Sticker Mosaics: Reptiles - - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

Puzzle together one in a chameleon designs sticker by sticker with Sticker Mosaics: Reptiles. In the most recent edition of the beloved Sticker Mosaics series, Sticker Mosaics: Reptiles brings 12 of your favorite cold-blooded critters to life with stunning illustrations from artist Julius Csotonyi. No artistic skill is required to assemble these masterpieces—just match the stickers to their numbers in each design. Kids will be engaged with this activity book that encourages creativity and problem-solving skills. The designs are complicated enough to result in astonishing pictures, but simple enough that anyone of any age can complete them. And once you’ve created your masterpiece, the perforated pages make it easy to frame and display your finished work. Kids and adults alike will be fascinated with cool reptile facts and discoveries, which can be found on the back of each design. From the king cobra to the crowned forest dragon to the saltwater crocodile, you’ll be amazed by the way these scaly works of art come alive in front of your eyes. Have fun right from the gecko with Sticker Mosaics: Reptiles.

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COCKTAILS - Cider Mill Press - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

This beautiful black cloth book is the comprehensive guide to cocktail making, brought to you by award-winning mixologists from high profile bars around the world. Show off your skills this summer and be the life of the party, or display this classy book on your coffee table for all to see. This elegant book traverses the world of cocktails, from Paris to Tokyo, New Orleans to London, and beyond. Take at-home bartending to the next level and learn to make professional drinks that have consistently wowed customers around the globe. This eye-catching volume captures the heart of the cocktail renaissance. Whether you have a reverence for the classics or a passion for concocting new and exciting flavors, these recipes guarantee you''ll have a drink for every occasion. Bartending novices and experts alike will love this stunning anthology of cocktails. Inside you''ll find: - 500 delicious recipes from the cocktail capitals of the world - Stunning, full-color photography of each drink - Gorgeous black cloth packaging with debossing - Necessary tools of the trade and where you can buy everything you need - Tips for purchasing the perfect liquor and spirits for your at-home bar - An in-depth guide to ice, simple syrups, shrubs, and bitters to elevate your cocktails - Recipes for hundreds of homemade ingredients: from syrups to blends, infusions, tinctures, foams, and more, you''ll be crafting bespoke ingredients in no time With iconic drinks from visionaries of the craft cocktail movement, happy hour can''t come soon enough. This treasury of libations makes a great gift for: - Christmas or New Years - Graduates and graduation - Birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion - Host or hostess, and housewarming celebrations - For bachelor or bachelorette parties or newlyweds who love cocktails.

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Discovering Dragons - Kelly Gauthier - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

Uncover an exciting and magical world where dragons exist with Discovering Dragons , compiled by a well-respected dracologist and an authority on archaedracology. From frigid poles to the blazing equator, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond, dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Some have even developed complex language, communicating through a series of sounds and color pulses in their skin. Read through the life’s work of a dracologist and learn the biology and cultural significance of dragons. From the dragons that battled with the Knights of the Round Table to those that grappled with Greek gods, you will become an expert in dragon lore across Europe, China, Central America, and elsewhere around the world. Inside you’ll find: - Marine dragons, ice dragons, arboreal dragons, burrowing dragons, volcanic lava swimmers, aerial dragons, desert dragons, and more - Dragon biology, including how to distinguish between wyverns, amphitheres, wyrms, drakes, dragons proper, faes, cockatrices, lindwurms, lung dragons, and salamanders - Dragon anatomy, including how the fire-generation organ system works, types of scales, feathers, quills, armor plating, horns, claws, teeth, and more - Cool features and capabilities: did you know that some dragons possess sound-dampening wings? Or that others are able to mimic colors and patterns to better ambush prey? - Diet, hunting behaviors, and how to avoid becoming a dragon’s next meal - The appearance and developmental stages of dragon eggs - And much more! With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Julius Csotonyi and a four-page gatefold poster, you’ll get an unparalleled look at these legendary creatures with Discovering Dragons . Just watch out for breathing fire!

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The Night Before Christmas - Clement Moore - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1?New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem written by Clement C. Moore . This is the The Collectible Edition featuring an imitation leather cover and a four-page foldout, and is perfect for gifting! ''Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas , and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. This imitation leather collectable edition includes: - A beautifully designed leather-bound package - A large four-page foldout that helps immerse you in the story - Lavish vintage inspired illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore - The original poem by Clement Clark Moore - A nod to Dutch references in the poem, specifically the Dutch name "Donder" for one of the reindeer The Night Before Christmas : - Is perfect for family read-alouds or gatherings - Makes a great holiday, Advent, or Christmas gift - A classic for children ages 1-4 or the nostalgic young at heart - A wonderful display piece for holiday decoration or whimsical coffee table book Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including Aesop Fables , The Velveteen Rabbit , The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit , and more!

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Work from Home - Harper Celebrate - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

De-stress your workday and laugh your way to relaxation! Remote employees, put your stress on mute with this hilarious grown-up coloring and activity book all about the joys and challenges of working from home. Farewell, fluorescent lights! So long, cubicle maze! The people have spoken, and the work-from-home lifestyle is here to stay. Work from Home: A Coloring and Activity Book for Grown-Ups (LOL as You WFH) is perfect for anyone who knows and loves the wonderful (and at times wonderfully weird) experience of remote work. Hand-drawn quotes, hilariously relatable cartoons, and tons of activities from Mad Libs to word searches (plus a few essential cocktail recipes for those tough Wednesday afternoons) commemorate fun and quirky parts of working from home such as: - Hazardous mishaps with the mute button - Baking sourdough between emails - Vacationing for free via your screensaver - Planning your outfit for the day based on whether your meetings require video - Finally learning what your dog does all day - Making work calls from your parked car so your kids don''t interrupt - The exhilarating liberation from office small talk For everyone who used to procrastinate about folding their laundry and now folds their laundry to procrastinate, let''s admit it: It''s been a long day. Why not commute from your kitchen table to your couch, take a deep breath, and color for a while? So let your anxieties go, have a few laughs, and enjoy not staring at screen for a while as you treat yourself to some well-earned relaxation! Features a convenient lay-flat binding so you can color anywhere (not that you get out much), perforated pages (so you can easily tear out and display your artwork on the fridge to impress your “co-workers”), and high-quality stock paper--heavy enough to handle pencils, markers, or those pens you stole from the office.

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Painted Editions) - Arthur Conan Doyle - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine exclusive collector''s edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s Sherlock Holmes anthology is a must have for book lovers or amateur sleuths. Test your power of observation in this pretty edition including 13 stories with literature''s favorite detective and his faithful companion John Watson. Beloved by fans across the globe, this collection features thirteen riveting adventures, including an explanation of Holmes’s supposed murder at the hands of his nemesis Dr. Moriarty in Doyle''s 1893 short story "The Final Problem". This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector''s edition. Whether you''re buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: - A beautiful, high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler''s distinctive hand-painted art - Embossed cover art and gold foiling - Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes throughout - Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges - Part of a 4-volume collection including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , Frankenstein, and The Great Gatsby Why collect the Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions? - They make a beautiful display for your shelves or coffee table - They''re great gifts for Christmas, special occasions or graduations, and other gift-giving holidays - They''re wonderful additions to the personal libraries of book lovers, book collectors, teachers, professors, and librarians Literature''s beloved private detective returns from the grave in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s The Return of Sherlock Holmes , and his ever-loyal physician and devoted best friend Dr. John Watson is there to welcome him back and assist him in cracking thirteen absorbing and adventurous mysteries. First published in 1905, this volume includes the stories "The Adventure of the Empty House," "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez," "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist," and ten more absorbing cases to baffle and challenge the crime-solving duo. This unique collector’s edition presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s fascinating mysteries in a giftable new way.

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Little Women (Painted Editions) - Louisa May Alcott - Bog - HarperCollins Focus - Plusbog.dk

Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine exclusive collector''s edition of Louisa May Alcott''s Little Women is a must have for book lovers or Alcott fans. Cozy up and read the sweeping family saga of the March sisters as they discover true love and sibling bonding in one of America''s most beloved coming of age classics. The Harper Muse Classics: Painted Edition of Little Women is perfect for special-edition book collectors, Louisa May Alcott lovers, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired. Little Women , Louisa May Alcott''s acclaimed novel, follows the March sisters Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth as they endure hardships, experience true love, and enjoy adventures in Civil War-era New England. This timeless story has been adored by generations of readers. With this simple enthralling tale, Louisa May Alcott has given us four of American literature''s most beloved characters. This remarkable edition features: - A beautiful high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler''s distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover''s bookshelf - Embossed cover art and gold foiling - Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout - Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges - Part of a 4-volume collection including Persuasion , Jane Eyre , and The Mysterious Affair at Styles . Why collect the Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions? - They make a beautiful display for your shelves or coffee table - They''re great gifts for Christmas, special occasions or graduations, and other gift-giving holidays - They''re wonderful additions to the personal libraries of book lovers, book collectors, teachers, professors, and librarians Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a title in the Harper Muse Classics: Painted Editions collection alongside Persuasion (Jane Austen), Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë), and The Mysterious Affair at Styles ( Agatha Christie).