Category Archives: Informational Books

The Mathematics of Poker, Bill Chen

The poker craze is an ever growing phenomenon with television programmes, high profile celebrity players, online gambling sites and big screen films all focused on it. This widespread interest has led to a surge of people wanting to perfect their … Continue reading

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Dream Cruises of the World

This magnificently illustrated hardback book on cruises would be an excellent addition to any bookshelf or coffee table.  With 256 pages covering 18 cruise routes, the book explores most of the classic cruises, including the famous Northwest Passage route, island … Continue reading

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DIY: Bathroom Tips and Advice

It can be very fulfilling to carry your own DIY or renovation work, but too often overhauling the bathroom is considered to be a project too daunting for non-professionals to tackle.  This handy book helps to dispel the nerves of … Continue reading

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Soulmates: True Stories from the World of Online Dating

This feel-good book is proof that romance isn’t dead – it’s just gone online.  The amount of people dating via the internet is rising with every passing year and this book, which was put together by The Guardian’s dating service … Continue reading

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Factoring Small Receivables: How to Make Money in Little Deals the Big Guys Brush Off

This is the second book in finance expert Jeff Callender’s series.  It is a great how-to manual for those interested in finance and making money through creative means. It is also easy to read, particularly considering that factoring can be … Continue reading

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Casino Gambling For Dummies

There is a great deal of satisfaction to be had in mastering casino games.  It is even more satisfying to have some great tips up your sleeve should you ever find yourself in Las Vegas.  This book is not only … Continue reading

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Figure Drawing for Men’s Fashion (Fashion & Textiles)

This book would be extremely useful for fashion students, illustrators or anyone interested in drawing for men’s fashion as a hobby. It has 400 pages of topic-by-topic guides on how to design clothing and accessories for the male form. Assuming … Continue reading

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Deals on Wheels: Guide to Buying a Second Hand Car

This book was published following a Channel 4 series that was screened in 1999, so some of the information on prices as well as that on new models on the market may be a little outdated. Having said that, it … Continue reading

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Beyond Recycling: A Re-Users Guide

Reducing your carbon footprint is a big deal in today’s high-consumption, easy-disposable world. Everyone you speak to is ‘freecycling’ or ‘re-using’, not to mention trying to find new ways to save money by cutting back – times are hard for … Continue reading

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Groupie by Jenny Fabian

First published in 1969 and listed by The Observer as one of ‘The 50 greatest music books ever’, this book by Jenny Fabian caused shockwaves throughout the literary community. For a feeling of what life was like in the sixties … Continue reading

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