Steve Roud was Local Studies Librarian for the London Borough of Croydon and served as Honorary Librarian of the Folklore Society for over fifteen years. He has been researching British folklore for over thirty years and is the joint author of the Oxford Dictionary of English Folklore, plus other books on traditional drama and folk song, and the Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland, which won the Katharine Briggs Folklore Award in 2004. His publications include London Lore (2008) and The Lore of the Playground (2010). He also compiles the Folk Song Index and the Broadside Index, two internationally acclaimed computer databases of traditional folk and popular song. He lives in Sussex.

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What Liam and Noel Say&#160;is a collection of the legendary Gallagher brothers&#39; most iconic quotes. 
 
 Superstar siblings Liam and Noel Gallagher are renowned for their musical status, headstrong personalities, infamous feuds and of course, their unforgettable one-liners. Featuring words of wisdom on self-belief, sibling rivalry and the art of rock&#39;n&#39;roll, this book celebrates all things Oasis.&#160; 
 
 "You&#39;ll need to get your pillow out when that c*** starts talking..." 
 
 "I see myself as one of the f**king true great rock&#39;n&#39;roll singers on the planet." 
 
 &ldquo;If I wasn&#39;t a musician, I don&#39;t know. God, maybe? That would be a good job." 
 
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What Liam and Noel Say

The Unofficial Collection

From hometown princess to global star, Taylor Swift is the world&rsquo;s favourite songwriter, popstar and all-round icon. What Taylor Says is a celebratory and empowering collection of the legend&#39;s quotes.&#160; 
 
 &lsquo;I think the most profound relationship I&rsquo;ve ever had has been with my fans.&rsquo;&#160; 
 
 &lsquo;The only real risk is being too afraid to take a risk at all.&rsquo; 
 
 &lsquo;I wanna love glitter and also stand up for the double standards that exist in our society. I wanna wear pink and tell you how I feel about politics and I don&rsquo;t think that those things have to cancel each other out.&rsquo;&#160; 
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What Taylor Says

‘When you know your worth, you know what you want and what you don’t want.’ 
 
Dive headfirst into the world of ultimate pop sensation Dua Lipa in a vibrant celebration of the ‘Levitating’ icon’s most incredible moments to date. From her early beginnings in Kosovo to her first job working in a nightclub, you’ll learn all there is to know about the ‘Hotter Than Hell’ singer’s journey to stratospheric fame and global popularity, including her sold-out stadium shows, festival performances and internet-breaking fashion moments. 
 
Packed with 50 gorgeous images accompanied by insights into her life, join the ‘Houdini’ megastar on a visual journey of her life so far. With husky vocals and slick dance moves, there’s no doubt this ‘New Rules’ performer is an unstoppable force in the music industry, making waves with her bold lyrics, on-point style and radical optimism. ICONIC: Dua proves her status as one of the most exciting new artists of her generation.

ICONIC: Dua

The Making of a Legend in 50 Images

The Book of Answers&#160;According to Taylor invites us to uncover Taylor Swift&rsquo;s wisdom and model it in our own lives. When there are hard decisions to be made or you need some positivite words, tap into the power of this magical woman to find the answers you have been searching for. 
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 It&rsquo;s simple: <ol><li> Press play on your favourite Taylor Swift song. </li><li> Breathe deeply for three counts as Taylor begins to sing, holding the closed book next to your heart. </li><li> Allow Taylor&rsquo;s voice to enter your mind and focus on your question. </li><li> See the question in your mind&rsquo;s eye or say or sing it aloud. </li><li> Run a finger along all the page edges and when you feel called, stop and open the book in that place. This is Taylor&rsquo;s answer to you. </li></ol> Trust in Taylor to empower you on life&rsquo;s journey. 
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The Book of Answers According to Taylor

Profound and Powerful Insight from the Queen of Pop

Melanie Brown

Louise Gannon

&#39;Utterly absorbing and deeply affecting&#39;&#160;&ndash; The Guardian 
 
As a Spice Girl, TV talent show judge and Broadway star, Mel B a.k.a Scary Spice, has been a global icon since her twenties. But behind the glittering fa&ccedil;ade of fame, the struggles and pain of this working-class, mixed-race girl from Leeds are laid bare in her critically acclaimed best-selling memoir, Brutally Honest. With deep personal insight, remarkable frankness and trademark Yorkshire humour, the book tells how she went from Girl Power to girl powerless during her ten-year emotionally abusive marriage. Tracing a path through the key moments in her life, she reflects on her childhood, rise to fame and her chilling downward spiral before she finally broke free. In this expanded edition, written with Louise Gannon, Mel brings her story up to date. With her trademark honesty, she tells the unfiltered story of piecing herself back together, dealing with trauma and new heartbreak whilst becoming a champion for survivors of abuse, performing once more with the Spice Girls and receiving her MBE from Prince William.

Brutally Honest

The Book of Answers According to Harry invites us to uncover Harry Styles’ wisdom and model it in our own lives. When there are hard decisions to be made or you need some positivite words, tap into the power of this magical man to find the answers you have been searching for. 
 
It’s simple:<ol><li>Press play on your favourite Harry Styles’ song.</li><li>Breathe deeply for three counts as Harry begins to sing, holding the closed book next to your heart.</li><li>Allow Harry’s voice to enter your mind and focus on your question.</li><li>See the question in your mind’s eye or say or sing it aloud.</li><li>Run a finger along all the page edges and when you feel called, stop and open the book in that place. This is Harry’s answer to you.</li></ol> 
Trust in Harry to empower you on life’s journey.

The Book of Answers According to Harry

Profound and Powerful Insight from the King of Pop

Britney Spears redefined what it was to be a pop star. What Britney Says is a celebratory and empowering collection of the icon's most inspirational quotes. 
 
'You have to speak the thing that you’re feeling, even if it scares you. You have to tell your story. You have to raise your voice.' 
 
'Never doubt yourself. Never change who you are. Don't care what people think and just go for it.' 
 
'I realised how powerful it can be when women defy expectations.'

What Britney Says

The Great Pottery Throwdown

The Great Pottery Throw Down is the official tie-in to the popular Channel 4 show. 
 
The Great Pottery Throw Down book is a practical and beautiful guide to creating in clay at home. Accompanying budding potters on their creative journey, this book teaches the basics of both handbuilding and throwing techniques before taking you through 20 projects inspired by the show&#39;s challenges. The projects are aimed to build on your skills as you work through them starting with an egg cup or mug and working up to a jug or teapot. 
 
 Covering a range of topics from setting up your space and choosing the right clay to the basics of using a wheel and the three core hand-building techniques (slab building, coiling and pinching) &ndash; this is an essential guide to pottery. The projects include spoon rest, vase, dinner plate, nesting bowls, plant pot, teacup, animal figurine, salad bowl and more. Once you have mastered the basics, finesse your creations with expert tips on decorating, glazing and firing your projects. 
 
 Discover the joy of the iconic Great&#160;Pottery Throw Down in your own home and open yourself up to a world of ceramic possibility. 
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