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Ever faced a crowd of fifteen 5-year olds and quaked? Well, here is your chance to bring order and calm to the party proceedings. Just consult your Gem and you can prepare for those half-forgotten games such as Musical Bumps, Simon Says and Blind Man's Buff. Collins Gem Children's Party Games provides clear advice and instructions on the most popular family and party games. It is an invaluable guide for organizing children's and family parties, for...
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Do you feel mentally or physically drained, or just in need of a good pick-me-up? Energy is essential in today's sleep-deprived, overstretched, high-speed world, but how can you recharge your batteries when there is a constant drain on your energy levels? Most people have experienced that 'tired-all-the-time' feeling, making your body feel sluggish and drained and affecting your concentration levels. Energy zappers are all around us, some obvious,...
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The perfect pocket guide to boosting your immune system for better physical and mental health all year round. Tiredness, frequent colds, infections, allergies, mood swings and premature aging are all common manifestations of a weakened immunity. Your immune system is your invisible bodyguard, fighting off invasion and working tirelessly around the clock to keep you fit and healthy. But how can you support your immune system and give it the strength...
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Bite-sized yoga that fits in with your everyday life and gives instant results.
Get all the benefits from yoga by practicing for just 15-minutes during your normal working day. Whether at home, in the office, at classes - all you need is 15 minutes to make a difference to your life.
• Brief introduction to hatha yoga, and its benefits • When and where to practice yoga • Breathing and relaxation • 15-minute morning yoga exercises (to wake you...
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For anyone who suffers from back problems and wants instant relief, these 5-minute exercises, techniques and ideas will soothe aches and discomfort. Whether you are suffering from back pain, recovering from a back problem or seeking ways to prevent back pain, this one-stop guide is packed with quick solutions endorsed and recommended by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Before visiting your health professional, see if you can banish back...
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Fast, practical fixes to help you relax, unwind and bring you instant calm.
Modern life is full of stresses and strains and makes ever-greater demands on our physical and mental well-being. So more than ever, we need quick and effective solutions to make us feel instantly calmer.
These 5-minute tips will help you to relax, calm down and put your problems into perspective:
• Helps you to assess your basic level of stress • Learning to relax...
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What effect are you having on the environment? If you buy Kenyan green beans what is the CO2 cost? What about your journey to work, your fridge or your clothes? The Gem Carbon Counter is your portable instant green reckoner.
This handy little book includes:
• Introduction by Mark Lynas author of Hide Tide: News from a Warming World.
• Welcome to the Greenhouse: Explains what the Greenhouse effect actually is, all the issues surrounding global...
8) Pilates
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A clear practical introduction to Pilates. This form of exercise has been growing in popularity and is now being recommended by osteopaths, physiotherapists and GPs as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Gem Pilates demonstrates the various exercises with illustrated step-by-step instructions for easy use at home. A clear introduction to what Pilates is, how it has developed since it was invented by Jospeh Pilates in the 1920s, and how it works...
9) Reflexology
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Reflexology is increasing in popularity as more people turn towards natural forms of medicine. This is a practical introduction, full of diagrams, photographs and clear advice on using reflexology to treat medical problems. The basis of reflexology is that areas in the foot correspond to different parts of the body. The art of reflexology is to recognise any imbalances and correct them through manipulation. The book starts with an introduction to...
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A refreshed and redesigned edition of this popular handy-sized guide to dreams and their meanings.
Throughout history and across many different cultures, dreams and dreaming have had much importance attached to them. From the Ancient Greeks to Sigmund Freud and today's mind/body/spirit gurus, people have sought to use the interpretation of dreams as a means of unlocking the mysteries of the subconscious.
This updated edition of Collins Gem Understanding...
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The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for readers and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Croatian will give you the right word at the right time - every time.
Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Croatian Phrasebook,...
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The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ereaders and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Latin American Spanish will give you the right word at the right time - every time.
Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Latin...
13) Psychic Powers
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Discover how to develop your psychic powers, and understand different psychic abilities - from telepathy to hypnosis. Gem Psychic Powers shows you how to increase your psychic awareness and powers through practical step-by-step exercises. it also gives you a complete introduction to all areas of this fascinating topic:
• The history of psychic powers.
• The psychic universe.
• Psychics and mediums.
• Developing your psychic powers.
• Advanced...
14) Ancient Rome
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From the Colosseum to Hadrian's Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Rome's vast empire laid the foundations of today's civilisation. From aqueducts to baths, from gladiators to emperors, the fascinating history of and mythology of ancient Rome are brought to life in this entertaining and highly-readable guide.
With their sophisticated army, monuments and roads, the Romans literally paved the way to modern Europe. Learn about the hand-to-hand combat...
15) Beer
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This Collins Gem is being reissued in flex binding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems. There's no mention of it in the Book of Genesis, but beer does go back a very, very long way. Collins Gem Beer brings the story very much up to date, with a directory of over 200 lagers, ales, bitters, wheat beers, porters and stouts.
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If your life is hectic but you still want to organise a party that will make your child's day, then Gem Children's Parties is the small but indispensable book that will come to your rescue.
Planning a children's party can be stressful, expensive and a feat of organisation. Gem Children's Parties provides struggling parents with reliable, imaginative advice and ideas that will guarantee a hit party without the fuss.
Covering everything from food to...
17) Firsts
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A highly entertaining, illustrated guide to a whole range of firsts, from the worlds of history, science, transport, society, the arts and sport. Over 300 fascinating firsts from the worlds of science, transport, the arts, society and many others are included in this handy-sized illustrated guide. Do you know when the first fire brigade was established? Or which were the first countries to join NATO? Or when were the first car number plates introduced?...
18) Pirates
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An entertaining and authoritative introduction to the world of piracy - history comes to life through a compelling factual narrative and enlightening illustrations. Why did seamen become pirates? What was life like on board a pirate ship? How did they go about plundering the enemy's ship? What sort of treasure did they capture? 'Collins Gem Pirates' vividly explains and illustrates the development of piracy from ancient times to the modern day. It...
19) Saints
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This Gem provides a guide to the lives of the most popular saints - who they were, how they became saints and for whom they have a particular importance.
This guide to saints contains brief biographies, saint's days and lists of patron saints as well as a general introduction to how someone becomes a saint and who were the first saints.
This interesting guide shows how saints still play a part in modern life - whether it's having that St Christopher...
20) Spirits
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This Gem guides you through the range of spirits and the most popular liqueurs and fortified wines. Discover how the drink is made, where it came from, how to drink it and what to mix with it, along with recommendations on what to buy. For each drink included, information is given on its history, how it is made (and from what), along with explanation of the different styles of the drink - London Gin, Sapphire Gin, etc. and recommendations.
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