Waterstones Piccadilly

This former department store has been transformed into eight floors of literary shopping paradise. Browse every genre, see and talk to famous writers at the regular book signings. There is truly something to be found for every reader, from Fiction, Travel, History and Art sections or from across the wider branch. We are especially proud of our Children’s section, modelled on a (Piccadilly) Circus theme. Take advantage of the many services we offer. These include our relaxed events programme, readings with the Royal Academy, as well as our gift-wrapping service and competitive shipping all over the globe.

Which shop _______________?

Why Your ‘Weak-Tie’ Friendships May Mean More Than You Think

For nearly 10 years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir. Mondays are not my favourite days, (33) ____________, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energised. The singing does me good. So do the people.

There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I don’t feel short of affection or emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is (34) ____________.

Scholars used to assume that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of relationships with close friends and family, (35) ____________, too.

One way to think about any person’s social world is that you have an inner circle of people whom you often talk to and feel close with, and an outer circle of acquaintances whom you see infrequently or briefly. Scientists named these categories “strong ties” and “weak ties”. Their central insight was (36) ____________ weak ties are more important to us than strong ones.

Scientists surveyed 282 Boston-based workers and found that most of them got their jobs through someone they knew. But only a minority got their job through a close friend; 84% got their job through another type of relationships – casual contacts (37) ____________. As researchers pointed out, the people (38) ____________ swim in the same pool of information as you do. We depend on friendly outsiders to bring us news of opportunities from beyond our immediate circles – and so the more of those acquaintances we have, the better.

Why Your ‘Weak-Tie’ Friendships May Mean More Than You Think

For nearly 10 years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir. Mondays are not my favourite days, (33) ____________, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energised. The singing does me good. So do the people.

There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I don’t feel short of affection or emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is (34) ____________.

Scholars used to assume that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of relationships with close friends and family, (35) ____________, too.

One way to think about any person’s social world is that you have an inner circle of people whom you often talk to and feel close with, and an outer circle of acquaintances whom you see infrequently or briefly. Scientists named these categories “strong ties” and “weak ties”. Their central insight was (36) ____________ weak ties are more important to us than strong ones.

Scientists surveyed 282 Boston-based workers and found that most of them got their jobs through someone they knew. But only a minority got their job through a close friend; 84% got their job through another type of relationships – casual contacts (37) ____________. As researchers pointed out, the people (38) ____________ swim in the same pool of information as you do. We depend on friendly outsiders to bring us news of opportunities from beyond our immediate circles – and so the more of those acquaintances we have, the better.

Why Your ‘Weak-Tie’ Friendships May Mean More Than You Think

For nearly 10 years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir. Mondays are not my favourite days, (33) ____________, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energised. The singing does me good. So do the people.

There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I don’t feel short of affection or emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is (34) ____________.

Scholars used to assume that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of relationships with close friends and family, (35) ____________, too.

One way to think about any person’s social world is that you have an inner circle of people whom you often talk to and feel close with, and an outer circle of acquaintances whom you see infrequently or briefly. Scientists named these categories “strong ties” and “weak ties”. Their central insight was (36) ____________ weak ties are more important to us than strong ones.

Scientists surveyed 282 Boston-based workers and found that most of them got their jobs through someone they knew. But only a minority got their job through a close friend; 84% got their job through another type of relationships – casual contacts (37) ____________. As researchers pointed out, the people (38) ____________ swim in the same pool of information as you do. We depend on friendly outsiders to bring us news of opportunities from beyond our immediate circles – and so the more of those acquaintances we have, the better.

Why Your ‘Weak-Tie’ Friendships May Mean More Than You Think

For nearly 10 years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir. Mondays are not my favourite days, (33) ____________, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energised. The singing does me good. So do the people.

There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I don’t feel short of affection or emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is (34) ____________.

Scholars used to assume that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of relationships with close friends and family, (35) ____________, too.

One way to think about any person’s social world is that you have an inner circle of people whom you often talk to and feel close with, and an outer circle of acquaintances whom you see infrequently or briefly. Scientists named these categories “strong ties” and “weak ties”. Their central insight was (36) ____________ weak ties are more important to us than strong ones.

Scientists surveyed 282 Boston-based workers and found that most of them got their jobs through someone they knew. But only a minority got their job through a close friend; 84% got their job through another type of relationships – casual contacts (37) ____________. As researchers pointed out, the people (38) ____________ swim in the same pool of information as you do. We depend on friendly outsiders to bring us news of opportunities from beyond our immediate circles – and so the more of those acquaintances we have, the better.

Why Your ‘Weak-Tie’ Friendships May Mean More Than You Think

For nearly 10 years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir. Mondays are not my favourite days, (33) ____________, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energised. The singing does me good. So do the people.

There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I don’t feel short of affection or emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is (34) ____________.

Scholars used to assume that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of relationships with close friends and family, (35) ____________, too.

One way to think about any person’s social world is that you have an inner circle of people whom you often talk to and feel close with, and an outer circle of acquaintances whom you see infrequently or briefly. Scientists named these categories “strong ties” and “weak ties”. Their central insight was (36) ____________ weak ties are more important to us than strong ones.

Scientists surveyed 282 Boston-based workers and found that most of them got their jobs through someone they knew. But only a minority got their job through a close friend; 84% got their job through another type of relationships – casual contacts (37) ____________. As researchers pointed out, the people (38) ____________ swim in the same pool of information as you do. We depend on friendly outsiders to bring us news of opportunities from beyond our immediate circles – and so the more of those acquaintances we have, the better.

Why Your ‘Weak-Tie’ Friendships May Mean More Than You Think

For nearly 10 years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir. Mondays are not my favourite days, (33) ____________, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energised. The singing does me good. So do the people.

There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I don’t feel short of affection or emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is (34) ____________.

Scholars used to assume that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of relationships with close friends and family, (35) ____________, too.

One way to think about any person’s social world is that you have an inner circle of people whom you often talk to and feel close with, and an outer circle of acquaintances whom you see infrequently or briefly. Scientists named these categories “strong ties” and “weak ties”. Their central insight was (36) ____________ weak ties are more important to us than strong ones.

Scientists surveyed 282 Boston-based workers and found that most of them got their jobs through someone they knew. But only a minority got their job through a close friend; 84% got their job through another type of relationships – casual contacts (37) ____________. As researchers pointed out, the people (38) ____________ swim in the same pool of information as you do. We depend on friendly outsiders to bring us news of opportunities from beyond our immediate circles – and so the more of those acquaintances we have, the better.

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (39) __________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (40) __________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (41) __________ to your body. Never skip (42) __________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, keep in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (43) __________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.

Travelling Fit

Feeling fit is a necessary condition for enjoying your trip. Who wants a walking (39) __________ of a sight when you’ve got a headache?

Here are a few measures you can (40) __________ to assure that you feel as healthy as possible while travelling.

Since most travellers eat out when they’re away, finding a good balance of the proper nutrients may not be a priority. And this is one of the worst things you can (41) __________ to your body. Never skip (42) __________ – have a light breakfast and lunch, and then your hearty dinner. Also, keep in mind that a lot of good restaurants have become mindful of health, (43) __________ a variety of low fat, low sodium cuisine that is every bit as delicious as the alternative.