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| "Ship of Destiny : 3" |
| "Even better than the Farseer books I didn't think that was possible' GEORGE RR MARTIN The triumphant conclusion to the magnificent Liveship Traders series The dragon Tintaglia released from her wizardwood coffin flies high over the Rain Wild River Below her Reyn and Selden have been left to drown while Malta and the Satrap attempt to navigate the acid flow of the river in a decomposing boat Althea and Brashen are sailing the liveship Paragon into pirate waters in a last-ditch attempt to rescue the Vestrit family liveship Vivacia who was stolen by the pirate king Kennit; but there is mutiny brewing amongst their ragtag crew and in the mind of the mad ship itself And all the while the waters around the Vivacia are seething with giant serpents following the liveship as she sails to her destiny"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Foundation and Empire" |
| "Foundation and Empire is the story of first contact between the two Foundations of Hari Seldon The Seldon Plan guided the First Foundation safely through two centuries of chaos as the Galactic Empire disintegrated Seldon's recorded holographic image appeared in the Council Chamber on Terminus at moments of crisis predicted by pshychohistory and his voice was heard Even war between the Foundation and the remains of the Empire was foreseen - and planned for - by the great scientist But Seldon had no way of predicting the birth of the Mule a mutant of uncanny power and unlimited ambition The Mule's conquests are effortless and his subjects mind-controlled slaves The Foundation is powerless against the supernormal force the Mule exerts The Seldon Plan is in tatters Two men and a woman from Terminus flee to the ruins of might Trantor in an effort to discover where the mysterious Second Foundation was established Its help is needed desperately against the mental powers of the Mule But the Mule using those same astonishing powers is also looking for the Second Foundation"
Price: 6.49 |
| "And Then There Were None : The World's Favourite Agatha Christie Book" |
| "The book that topped the international online poll held in Agatha Christie's 125th birthday year to discover which of her 80 crime books was the world's favourite 1939 Europe teeters on the brink of war Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island an isolated rock near the Devon coast Cut off from the mainland with their generous hosts Mr and Mrs UN Owen mysteriously absent they are each accused of a terrible crime When one of the party dies suddenly they realise they may be harbouring a murderer among their number The 10 strangers include a reckless playboy a troubled Harley Street doctor a formidable judge an uncouth detective an unscrupulous mercenary a God-fearing spinster two restless servants a highly decorated general and an anxious secretary One by one they are picked off Who will survive? And who is the killer? Copies of an ominous nursery rhyme hang in each room the murders mimicking the awful fates of its Ten Little Soldier Boys' The clear winner in an international online poll held to discover the world's favourite Agatha Christie book this new paperback also coincides with a new 3-part BBC TV adaptation featuring a stellar ensemble cast Douglas Booth Charles Dance Maeve Dermody Burn Gorman Anna Maxwell Martin Sam Neill Miranda Richardson Toby Stephens Noah Taylor and Aidan Turner"
Price: 6.99 |
| "A Modern Way to Cook : Over 150 Quick, Smart and Flavour-Packed Recipes for Every Day" |
| "From the author of the brilliant A Modern Way to Eat a new collection of delicious healthy inspiring vegetarian recipes - that are so quick to make they're achievable on any night of the week Many more of us are interested in eating healthier food on a regular basis but sometimes when we're home late tired after work and don't have time to buy lots of ingredients it can just seem too complicated In this brilliant new collection of recipes Anna Jones makes clean nourishing vegetable-centred food realistic on any night of the week Chapters are broken down by time (recipes for under 15 20 30 or 40 minutes) and also by planning a little ahead (quick healthy breakfasts dishes you can make and re-use throughout the week) Anna's new book is a truly practical and inspiring collection for anyone who wants to put dinner on the table quickly without fuss trips to specialist shops or too much washing up but still eat food that tastes incredible and is doing you good"
Price: 17.99 |
| "The New One Minute Manager" |
| "With a new foreword by Ken Blanchard The original bestselling blockbuster which has transformed businesses world wide The blockbuster number one international bestselling phenomenon is back not that it ever really went away This easily-read story quickly demonstrates three very practical management techniques One Minute Goals One Minute Praisings and One Minute Reprimands The One Minute Manager also includes information on several studies in medicine and in the behavioural sciences which help readers understand why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people The book is brief the language is simple and best of all it works"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The First Hippo on the Moon (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "From Number One bestselling picture book duo David Walliams and Tony Ross comes this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up Two big hipposOne ENORMOUS dreamWho can make it to the moon first?3 2 1 BLAST OFF! Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two superstars!"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Trouble with Goats and Sheep" |
| "THE SUNDAY TIMES DOUBLE BESTSELLER Part whodunnit part coming of age this is a gripping debut about the secrets behind every door' RACHEL JOYCE A very special book' NATHAN FILERAn utter delight' SARAH WINMANA delight' PAULA HAWKINSA treasure chest of a novel' JULIE COHENOne of the standout novels of the year' HANNAH BECKERMANI didn't want the book to end' CARYS BRAYAn excellent debut' JAMES HANNAHGrace and Tilly are my new heroes' KATE HAMERA wonderful debut' JILL MANSELLA modern classic in the making' SARAH HILARYA stunning debut' KATIE FFORDEPhenomenal' MIRANDA DICKINSON England1976 Mrs Creasy is missing and The Avenue is alive with whispers As the summer shimmers endlessly on ten-year-olds Grace and Tilly decide to take matters into their own hands And as the cul-de-sac starts giving up its secrets the amateur detectives will find much more than they imagined"
Price: 7.99 |
| "SAS Survival Guide : How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea" |
| "The ultimate guide to survival this edition now includes the most essential urban survival tips for today supplementing the fully updated original bestselling handbookThe original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets be prepared in any city land or sea SAS legend John Lofty' Wiseman's unrivalled multi-million copy bestseller will teach youPreparation - Understanding and assembling latest most resilient kitNavigation - Skills technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrainFood and Health - Finding resources in your environment feeding yourself healing yourself and avoiding diseaseUrban Safety and Security - Recognising dangerous situations defending yourself and saving othersDisaster Survival - Dealing with unstable environmental conditions what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire"
Price: 4.99 |
| "All the Light We Cannot See" |
| "WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTION A beautiful stunningly ambitious novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II ‘Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever’ For Marie-Laure blind since the age of six the world is full of mazes The miniature of a Paris neighbourhood made by her father to teach her the way home The microscopic layers within the invaluable diamond that her father guards in the Museum of Natural History The walled city by the sea where father and daughter take refuge when the Nazis invade Paris And a future which draws her ever closer to Werner a German orphan destined to labour in the mines until a broken radio fills his life with possibility and brings him to the notice of the Hitler Youth In this magnificent deeply moving novel the stories of Marie-Laure and Werner illuminate the ways against all odds people try to be good to one another"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Easy Learning Spanish Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1)" |
| "A handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book grammar verbs and vocabulary in one volume ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision guideThis book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Spanish The grammar verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Spanish at school in an evening class for work or for leisure Grammar this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement Hundreds of examples of real Spanish illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made In addition a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology Verbs you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models as well as hundreds of examples of real Spanish to show you how verbs are used in context An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model Vocabulary this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family free time careers computing education food and drink health shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in SpanishWith its clear user-friendly grammar all the most important Spanish verbs shown in full and an extensive vocabulary guide this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in Spanish"
Price: 11.49 |
| "The Alchemist" |
| "A global phenomenon The Alchemist has been read and loved by over 62 million readers topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever This is such a book - a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart read the omens strewn along life's path and above all follow your dreams Santiago a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia feels that there is more to life than his humble home and his flock One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path his own The people he meets along the way the things he sees and the wisdom he learns are life-changing With Paulo Coelho's visionary blend of spirituality magical realism and folklore The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations and change people's lives"
Price: 8.49 |
| "What Not to Do If You Turn Invisible" |
| "From the author of the unforgettable bestseller TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER comes another surprising beautiful and funny novel about a child who by disappearing will write herself into your heart forever Turning invisible at will it's one way of curing your acne But far more drastic than 13 year-old Ethel Leatherhead intended when she tried a combination of untested medicines and a sunbed It's fun at first being invisible And aided by her friend Boydy she manages to keep her extraordinary ability secret Or does she? When one day the invisibility fails to wear off Ethel is thrown into a nightmare of lies and deception as she struggles to keep herself safe to find the remedy that will make her seen again - and solve the mystery of her own birth"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Collins World Atlas: Paperback Edition" |
| "The clear and detailed mapping in this bestselling Collins world atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent geopolitical changes Great value and contains all the world maps you need in a budget atlas for family study and business use FEATURES Fully revised detailed reference maps of the world Map of the world's countries and physical features Introductory section includes facts on all the countries of the world including flags area population capital city languages religions and currency Map of the world's time zones Over 10000 index entries A new fully updated edition of this bestselling atlas of the world"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Edexcel GCSE Citizenship Student's Book 4th edition" |
| "Exam Board EdexcelLevel & Subject GCSE CitizenshipFirst teaching September 2016 First exams June 2018 Endorsed by Edexcel Citizenship Today continues to offer all the knowledge students require to do well and will now focus on the new exam combining advice and practice questions to ensure success The fourth edition of this bestselling title builds on the strengths of the first three editions It combines clear coverage of the 2016 Edexcel specification with an engaging student-focused approach It is designed to help students become an active and engaged citizens with thought-provoking case studies included throughout The Student's Book will help you to develop the skills and understanding you need for the 2016 Edexcel specification engage with contemporary topics issues and research build your confidence for the new assessment with practice questions and annotated student answers at the end of each chapter The Citizenship Today Student's Book is accompanied by a Teacher's File that provides detailed lesson plans worksheets and assessment-preparation resources to support non-specialist teachers"
Price: 21.99 |
| "The Modern Cook's Year : Over 250 Vibrant Vegetable Recipes to See You Through the Seasons" |
| "An essential addition to every cook's bookshelf The Modern Cook's Year will show you how to make the most of seasonal produce using simple hugely inventive flavours and ingredients Divided into six seasons Anna Jones's long-awaited new cook book contains over 250 delicious vegetarian recipes interspersed with tips on everything from seasonal music playlists to flowers to look out for in each month of the year The Modern Cook's Year includes Start of the Year Spelt with pickled pears and pink leaves and Chocolate and blood orange freezer cake; First Warm Days of Spring Elderflower dressed broad beans and leaves with burrata and Chickpea farinata with slow cooked courgettes; Herald of Spring Spring chickpea soup with salted lemons and Rhubarb and rose geranium frozen yoghurt; Summer Smoked aubergine flatbreads and Beetroot tops tart; Autumn Orzo with tomatoes and feta and Honey lemon and coriander seed cake; Winter Velvet squash broth with miso and soba and Chocolate rye porridge with quick honey pears Guiding you through the year from the coldest winter days to the long light summer evenings The Modern Cook's Year is set to become a contemporary classic"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Nevernight : 1" |
| "From New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff comes a dangerous new fantasy world and a heroine edged in darkness Mia Corvere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death Destined to destroy empires the child raised in shadows made a promise on the day she lost everything to avenge herself on those that shattered her world But the chance to strike against such powerful enemies will be fleeting and Mia must become a weapon without equal Before she seeks vengeance she must seek training among the infamous assassins of the Red Church of Itreya Inside the Church's halls Mia must prove herself against the deadliest of opponents and survive the tutelage of murderers liars and daemons at the heart of a murder cult The Church is no ordinary school But Mia is no ordinary student The Red Church is no ordinary school but Mia is no ordinary studentThe shadows love herAnd they drink her fear"
Price: 6.99 |
| "i-SPY On a car journey: What can you spot? (Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides) by i-SPY (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Search for over 140 roadside sights with this i-SPY guide This fun activity book encourages kids to look all around on a car journey from speedy motorways to town and country life in search of i-SPY points A fun interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them What can you spot? Get i-SPYing with these features Vibrant colour coded photographs Learn facts about travel and transport along the way Points to score from common sights like refuse collector (5 points) to top spots such as viaduct (25 points) Children love these fun and fascinating i-SPY activity books - discover over 30 other i-SPY guides in the series!"
Price: 3.49 |
| "i-SPY Nature: What can you spot? (Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides) by i-SPY (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Search for over 140 sights in nature with this i-SPY guide This fun activity book encourages kids to explore outdoors from down by the sea to town and country animals in search of i-SPY points A fun interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them What can you spot? Get i-SPYing with these features Vibrant colour coded photographs Learn facts about nature along the way Points to score from common spots like cumulus cloud (5 points) to top spots such as Daubenton's Bat (30 points) Children love these fun and fascinating i-SPY activity books - discover over 30 other i-SPY guides in the series!"
Price: 3.99 |
| "i-SPY In the countryside: What can you spot? (Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides) by i-SPY (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Search for over 140 countryside sights with this i-SPY guide This fun activity book encourages kids to explore outdoors from trees and flowers to animals and insects in search of i-SPY points A fun interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them What can you spot? Get i-SPYing with these features Vibrant seasonal photographs Learn facts about animals and plants along the way like when to spot a full moon Points to score from common sights like conker (10 points) to top spots such as baby birds (35 points) Children love these fun and fascinating i-SPY activity books - discover over 30 other i-SPY guides in the series!"
Price: 3.49 |
| "i-SPY in the Garden : What Can You Spot?" |
| "Search for over 140 sights in the garden with this i-SPY guide This fun activity book encourages kids to explore outdoors from trees and shrubs to garden birds in search of i-SPY points A fun interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them What can you spot? Get i-SPYing with these features Vibrant colour coded photographs Learn about animals plants and garden equipment along the way Points to score from common constellations like magpie (5 points) to top spots such as badger (35 points) Children love these fun and fascinating i-SPY activity books - discover over 30 other i-SPY guides in the series!"
Price: 3.49 |
| "Grandpa's Great Escape" |
| "The eighth novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author David Walliams - now available in paperback! Jack's Grandpa wears his slippers to the supermarket serves up Spam a la Custard for dinner and often doesn't remember Jack's name But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa - this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart Illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross"
Price: 6.99 |
| "My First Mog Books" |
| "A delightful set of miniature Mog books to introduce younger readers to everyone's favourite forgetful family pet!Mog the Forgetful Cat has been everyone's favourite family pet since her first book in 1970 and is now a TV star too! This delightful set of miniature board books in a slipcase introduces Mog to the very young with four books all about MogMog's FamilyMog's DayMog LovesMog PlaysThe perfect gift for Mog fans old and new My First Mog books is the perfect way to take young readers into Mog's world for the first time"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The World's Worst Children (Hardback, 2016)" |
| "From the world&39;s favourite author David Walliams - ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters; all in a gorgeously gifty FULL COLOUR format! Are you ready to meet the World&39;s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa - a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she&39;s turning into one! Or Dribbling Drew - a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip! And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha - a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales! Also featuring a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of wickedly funny deliciously mischievous tales illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius Tony Ross"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Reservoir 13 : Winner of the 2017 Costa Novel Award" |
| "WINNER OF THE 2017 COSTA NOVEL AWARD A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AN FT BOOK OF THE YEAR A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR From the award-winning author of If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things Reservoir 13 tells the story of many lives haunted by one family's loss Midwinter in the early years of this century A teenage girl on holiday has gone missing in the hills at the heart of England The villagers are called up to join the search fanning out across the moors as the police set up roadblocks and a crowd of news reporters descends on their usually quiet home Meanwhile there is work that must still be done cows milked fences repaired stone cut pints poured beds made sermons written a pantomime rehearsed The search for the missing girl goes on but so does everyday life As it must An extraordinary novel of cumulative power and grace Reservoir 13 explores the rhythms of the natural world and the repeated human gift for violence unfolding over thirteen years as the aftershocks of a stranger's tragedy refuse to subside WINNER OF THE 2017 COSTA NOVEL AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE A rare and dazzling feat of art' George Saunders author of Lincoln in the Bardo McGregor writes with such grace and precision with love even about who and where we are that he leaves behind all other writers of his generation' Sarah Hall author of The Wolf Border Reservoir 13 is quite extraordinary - the way it's structured the way it rolls the skill with which Jon McGregor lets the characters breathe and age' Roddy Doyle author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Curse in the Candlelight : 5" |
| "There's a new girl at Rookwood School and new mystery for Scarlet and Ivy to solve It's a brand-new term for Scarlet and Ivy and the girls are intrigued by a fascinating new girl Ebony She's as enchanting as she is mysterious and she's began to gather quite the following - in fact most of the younger girls appear to be under her spell But rumours swirl like ghosts around Ebony and not all of them are nice And when a prank on All Hallow's Eve goes horribly wrong it's Ebony who gets the blame Ivy and Scarlet aren't so sure There might be more to Ebony than meets the eye but surely she's not dangerous? But if it's not Ebony then who or what is to blame? This spooky treat is the fifth book in the SCARLET AND IVY series perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Lights Under the Lake : 4" |
| "Scarlet and Ivy's school trip takes a turn for the worse as another mystery begins to unfold The fourth book in the SCARLET AND IVY series is perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE It's summer and as a special treat after the horrors of last term Mrs Knight announces a school trip to Shady Pines Hotel on the shores of Lake Seren Scarlet and Ivy are thrilled to get away from Rookwood for a break! But the old hotel and the waters of the lake reservoir are covering up dark secrets And when mysterious things start happening to hotel guests it seems that a malicious new threat is haunting the girls Locals say that at night you can hear the ringing of the church bells and see lights under the lake that troubled souls buried in the flooded graveyard no longer rest"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Highly Sensitive Person : How to Surivive and Thrive When the World Overwhelms You" |
| "How to cope when the world overwhelms youFor those people whohave a keen imagination; are labelled too shy or too sensitive; who perform poorly when being observed even though they are usually competent; have vivid dreams; for whom time alone each day is essential;and find they are quickly overwhelmed by noise and confusion crowded parties hectic office lifethis is the book to help them understand themselves and how best to cope in various situationsHighly sensitive people are often very bright and creative but many suffer from low self esteem They are not neurotics' as they have been labelled for so long However high sensitivity can lead them to cease to engage with the outside worldThe book offers solutions for a happy and fulfilling life Particularly in the way an HSP perceives his or herself the book helps to reframe' past events such as a difficult childhood or how they see themselves - ie shyParticularly strong material for those raising a sensitive child"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The 1,000-year-old Boy" |
| "The astonishing beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER 'A wonderful story' Kiran Millwood Hargrave There are stories about people who want to live forever This is not one of those stories This is a story about someone who wants to stop Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy - except he's 1000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England Obviously no one believes him So when everything Alfie knows and loves is destroyed in a fire and the modern world comes crashing in Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship acceptance and a different way to live which means finding a way to make sure he will eventually die Boasts all the ing redients of a great book brave kids bold storytelling and a blistering plot Full of humour and heart' Abi Elphinstone author of The Dreamsnatcher The 1000-year-old Boy is a breathtakingly epic story that you won't be able to put down In Alfi e Ross Welford has created an unusual and fascinating boy who you are rooting for right from the fi rst word An original surprising moving and compelling read - I loved it' M G Leonard author of Beetle Boy A wonderful story told with Welford's trademark warmth wit and cleverness Another great read from one of my favourite middle-grade writers' Kiran Millwood Hargrave author of The Girl of Ink and Stars A cracking story about family and friendship that spans all ages' Christopher Edge author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright Delightful charming and fi lled with humour This is a unique and uplifting tale of a boy who lives a thousand years yet still remains young at heart' Peter Bunzl author of the Cogheart Adventures"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The World's Worst Children 2" |
| "The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams' bestseller The World's Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone's favourite children's author illustrated in glorious full colour by Tony Ross If you thought you had read about the World's Worst Children already you're in for a rather nasty shock The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine! This gorgeous hardback collection of ten stories from the master himself David Walliams will make you snort with laughter and thank your lucky stars that you don't know anyone like Gruesome Griselda or Fussy Frankie in real life It also features a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! Gloriously illustrated in full colour throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross The World's Worst Children 2 is a side-splitting companion to David's blockbuster hit The World's Worst Children and the perfect gift for kids aged 9 and up"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" |
| "Classic literary journalism which defined for many the state of America during the upheaval of the Sixties Revolution It was not a country in open revolution It was not a country under enemy siege It was the United States of America in the cold late spring of 1967 and the market was steady and the GNP high and a great many articulate people seemed to have a sense of high social purpose and it might have been a spring of brave hopes and national promise but it was not So physically small so temperamentally unobtrusive and so neurotically inarticulate that people tended to forget that her presence ran counter to their best interests Joan Didion slipped herself into the heart of the Sixties Revolution only to slip out again with this savage masterpiece which since first publication in 1968 has been acknowledged as an unparalleled report on the state of America during those curious days Now that some of the posturing and pronouncements of those times are being recycled Didion's sobering reflections are timely once again 'the future always looks good in the golden land because no one remembers the past"
Price: 6.99 |
