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| "Animal Farm by George Orwell (Paperback, 2013) by George Orwell," |
| "&39;All animals are equal - but some are more equal than others&39; When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality But gradually a cunning ruthless élite among them masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball starts to take control Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another &39;It is the history of a revolution that went wrong - and of the excellent excuses that were forthcoming at every step for the perversion of the original doctrine&39; wrote Orwell for the first edition of Animal Farm in 1945 Orwell wrote the novel at the end of 1943 but it almost remained unpublished; its savage attack on Stalin at that time Britain&39;s ally led to the book being refused by publisher after publisher Orwell&39;s simple tragic fable has since become a world-famous classic This Penguin Modern classics edition includes an introduction by Malcolm Bradbury"
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| "Aphorisms on Love and Hate" |
| "'We must learn to love learn to be kind and this from our earliest youth Likewise hatred must be learned and nurtured if one wishes to become a proficient hater'This volume contains a selection of Nietzsche's brilliant and challenging aphorisms examining the pleasures of revenge the falsity of pity and the incompatibility of marriage with the philosophical lifeIntroducing Little Black Classics 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics with books from around the world and across many centuries They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millionsFriedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) Nietzsche's works available in Penguin Classics are A Nietzsche Reader Beyond Good and Evil Ecce Homo Human All Too Human On the Genealogy of Morals The Birth of Tragedy The Portable Nietzsche Thus Spoke Zarathustra Twilight of Idols and Anti-Christ"
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| "Dracula (Penguin Classics) Paperback" |
| "Bram Stoker&39;s peerless tale of desperate battle against a powerful ancient vampire the Penguin Classics edition of Dracula is edited with notes and an introduction by Maurice Hindle as well as a preface by Christopher Frayling When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula purchase a London house he makes horrifying discoveries in his client&39;s castle Soon afterwards disturbing incidents unfold in England a ship runs aground on the shores of Whitby its crew vanished; beautiful Lucy Westenra slowly succumbs to a mysterious wasting illness her blood drained away; and the lunatic Renfield raves about the imminent arrival of his &39;master&39; In the ensuing battle of wills between the sinister Count and a determined group of adversaries - led by the intrepid vampire hunter Abraham van Helsing - Bram Stoker created a masterpiece of the horror genre probing into questions of identity sanity and the dark corners of Victorian sexuality and desire For this completely updated edition Maurice Hindle has revised his introduction list of further reading and notes and added two appendices Stoker&39;s essay on censorship and his interview with Winston Churchill both published in 1908 Christopher Frayling&39;s preface discusses the significance and the influences that contributed to his creation of the Dracula myth Abraham &39;Bram&39; Stoker (1847-1912) was educated at Trinity College Dublin Stoker joined the Irish Civil Service before his love of theatre led him to become the unpaid drama critic for the Dublin Mail He went on to act as manager and secretary for the actor Sir Henry Irving while writing his novels the most famous of which is Dracula (1897) If you enjoyed Dracula you may like Mary Shelley&39;s Frankenstein also available in Penguin Classics &39;One of the most powerful horror tales ever written&39; Malcolm Bradbury &39;Nobody has ever filmed it like Bram Stoker wrote it&39; Sir Christopher Lee &39;Staggeringly lurid and perverse&39; Sarah Waters author of Fingersmith"
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| "A Passage to India" |
| "Exploring issues of colonialism faith and the limits of comprehension EM Forster's A Passage to India is edited by Oliver Stallybrass with an introduction by Pankaj MishraWhen Adela Quested and her elderly companion Mrs Moore arrive in the Indian town of Chandrapore they quickly feel trapped by its insular and prejudiced 'Anglo-Indian' community Determined to escape the parochial English enclave and explore the 'real India' they seek the guidance of the charming and mercurial Dr Aziz a cultivated Indian Muslim But a mysterious incident occurs while they are exploring the Marabar caves with Aziz and the well-respected doctor soon finds himself at the centre of a scandal that rouses violent passions among both the British and their Indian subjects A masterly portrait of a society in the grip of imperialism A Passage to India compellingly depicts the fate of individuals caught between the great political and cultural conflicts of the modern worldIn his introduction Pankaj Mishra outlines Forster's complex engagement with Indian society and culture This edition reproduces the Abinger text and notes and also includes four of Forster's essays on India a chronology and further reading E M Forster (1879-1970) was a noted English author and critic and a member of the Bloomsbury group His first novel Where Angels Fear To Tread appeared in 1905 The Longest Journey appeared in 1907 followed by A Room With A View (1908) based partly on the material from extended holidays in Italy with his mother Howards End (1910) was a story that centred on an English country house and dealt with the clash between two families one interested in art and literature the other only in business Maurice was revised several times during his life and finally published posthumously in 1971If you enjoyed A Passage to India you might like Rudyard Kipling's Kim also available in Penguin Classics'His great book masterly in its presence and its lucidity'Anita Desai"
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| "Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers" |
| "Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd'Christmas was coming Out came the tree dressed up in finery splendid to see Trinkets and tinsel with baubles and bows a mouse with a hat and a very red nose ' So begins Lynley Dodd's cracking Christmas tale told in her usual rollicking rhythmic rhyme Festive preparations are being made in Slinky Malinki's house and the rapscallion mischievous cat is most curious about the Christmas tree With its reindeer ribbons baubles and bells it's too tempting a treat for Slinky not to investigate So Slinky Malinki with mischievous glee creeps out from the shadows to climb up the treeLynley Dodd is an award-winning authorillustrator who lives in New Zealand She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable HAIRY MACLARY and his friends She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974Read all the Hairy Maclary and Friends books by Lynley Dodd!Hairy Maclary's Bone; Hairy Maclary Scattercat; Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper; Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet; Slinky Malinki; Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness; Slinky Malinki Open the Door; Sniff-Snuff-Snap!; Schnitzel Von Krumm Forget-Me-Not; Slinky Malinki Catflaps; Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers; Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks; Scarface Claw; Schnitzel Von Krumm Dog's Never Climb Tress; Hairy Maclary Sit; Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack; Magnet Fun with Hairy Maclary; Hairy Maclary Shoo; Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library; Slinky Malinki Open the Door; Slinky Malinki Early Bird; Where is Hairy Maclary?; Sticker Fun with Hairy Maclary; My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes"
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| "Feral : Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life" |
| "How many of us sometimes feel that we are scratching at the walls of this life seeking to find our way into a wider space beyond? That our mild polite existence sometimes seems to crush the breath out of us? Feral is the lyrical and gripping story of George Monbiot's efforts to re-engage with nature and discover a new way of living He shows how by restoring and rewilding our damaged ecosystems on land and at sea we can bring wonder back into our lives Making use of some remarkable scientific discoveries Feral lays out a new positive environmentalism in which nature is allowed to find its own way"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Brain's Way of Healing : Stories of Remarkable Recoveries and Discoveries" |
| "'This is a book of miracles Fascinating An absorbing compendium of unlikely recoveries from physical and mental ailments offers evidence that the brain can heal brings Oliver Sacks to mind' Lisa Appignanesi ObserverThe Brain's Way of Healing explores the astonishing advances in the discovery of neuroplasticity showing that the brain has its own unique way of healing only recently uncovered Norman Doidge discusses a series of remarkable recoveries patients told they would never improve have years of chronic pain alleviated or damage from debilitating strokes undone and symptoms of multiple sclerosis Parkinson's disease brain injury autism or learning disorders are reversed He also shows how the risk of dementia can be lowered by 60 Using stories to present cutting-edge science Doidge illustrates principles that everyone can apply to improve their brain's performance"
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| "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Hardcover" |
| "&39;The definitive book of the year in our house for both parents and offspring&39; Maggie O&39;Farrell Guardian Books of the Year &39;Absolutely beautiful - get one for yourself and one to inspire a woman in your life&39; Stylist Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Blackwell&39;s Book of the Year Foyles Children&39;s Book of the Year Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year What if the princess didn&39;t marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous step sisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives from Ada Lovelace to Malala Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama Empowering moving and inspirational these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don&39;t need rescuing"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Isadora Moon Goes Camping" |
| "Half vampire half fairy totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and Isadora is a bit of both So when they all go camping at the seaside some things might happen that are not quite normal From roasting marshmallows on a campfire to making friends with a mermaid - special things happen when Isadora's around! With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by authorillustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family this is a beautiful charming and funny new series of first chapter books Perfect for fans of Claude Dixie O'Day and Squishy McFluff Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!"
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| "Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1+: Decode and Develop: The Caterpillar" |
| "Biff Chip and Kipper Stories Decode and Develop are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama with familiar settings and characters They also support children's transition from fully decodable readers such as Floppy's Phonics to a richer wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading Help with children's reading development is also available at wwwoxfordowlcouk"
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| "Young Goodman Brown and Other Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "This selection of twenty of Hawthorne's tales is the first in paperback to present his most important short works with full annotation in one volume ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
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| "The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen (Paperback, 1994)" |
| "A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's painting The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen into a long spiritual adventure In his highly-acclaimed book of the same title he shares the deeply personal meditation that led him to discover the place within which God has chosen to dwell This Lent course which has been adapted from the book helps us to reflect on the meaning of the parable for our own lives Divided into five sessions the course moves through the parable exploring our reaction to the story the younger son's leaving and return the father's restoration of sonship the elder son's resentment and the father's compassion All of us who have experienced loneliness dejection jealousy or anger will respond to the persistent themes of homecoming affirmation and reconciliation Each session contained on the CD includes extracts from the book by Henri Nouwen and background information about Henri Nouwen's life as well as suggestions for reflection Notes for Group Leaders and written questions for group discussion are also included in the enclosed booklet"
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| "The Circle by Dave Eggers (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Tom Hanks Emma Watson and John BoyegaA thrilling and compulsively addictive novel about our obsession with the internetWhen Mae is hired to work for the Circle the world's most powerful internet company she feels she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime Run out of a sprawling California campus the Circle links users' personal emails social media and finances with their universal operating system resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency Mae can't believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public 'Tremendous Inventive big hearted and very funny Prepare to be addicted' Daily Mail'Prescient important and enjoyable a deft modern synthesis of Swiftian wit with Orwellian prognostication' Guardian'A gripping and highly unsettling read' Sunday Times"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Together is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration by Simon Sinek (Hardback, 2016)" |
| "Simon Sinek's recent video on 'The Millennial Question' went viral with over 150 million views and his TED Talk on the global bestseller Start with Why is the third most watched of all time Sinek's latest work Together is Better is a little book of inspiration for the modern world Most of us live our lives by accident - we live as it happens Fulfilment comes when we live our lives on purpose'What are you going to do with your life? What are you doing with your life now?''Do you have goals? A vision? A clear sense of why you do what you do?'Almost everyone knows someone who has grappled with at least one of these questions The answers can often seem elusive or uncertainThough there are many paths to follow into the unknown future there is one way that dramatically increases the chances we will enjoy the journey To travel with someone we trustWe can try to build a successful career or a happy life alone but why would we?Together is betterThis unique and delightful little book makes the point that together is better in a quite unexpected way Simon Sinek bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last blends the wisdom he has gathered from around the world with a heartwarming richly illustrated original fableWorking hard for something we don't care about is called stress Working hard for something we love is called passion"
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| "Animal Farm: The Illustrated Edition by George Orwell (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "'The creatures outside looked from pig to man and from man to pig and from pig to man again but already it was impossible to say which was which'Halas & Bachelor studio's classic and controversial 1954 animation of Animal Farm George Orwell's chilling fable of idealism betrayed was the first ever British animated feature film This landmark illustrated edition of Orwell's novel was first published alongside it and features the original line drawings by the film's animators Joy Batchelor and John Halas"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast by Oscar Wilde (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity duplicitous biographers the stupidity of the English - and his own genius One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946 Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables decadence heartbreak tall tales satire ghosts battles and elephants"
Price: 1.99 |
| "Pure, White and Deadly : How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It" |
| "Sugar It is killing usWhy do we eat so much of it?What are its hidden dangers?In 1972 when British scientist John Yudkin first proved that sugar was bad for our health he was ignored by the majority of the medical profession and rubbished by the food industryWe should have heeded his warningToday one in four adults in the UK are overweightThere is an epidemic of obese six-month-olds around the globeSugar consumption has tripled since the Second World WarUsing everyday language and a range of scientific evidence Professor Yudkin explores the ins and out of sugar from the different types - is brown sugar really better than white? - to how it is hidden inside our everyday foods and how it is damaging our healthBrought up to date by childhood obesity expert Dr Robert Lustig MD his classic expose on the hidden dangers of sugar is essential reading for anyone interested in their health the health of their children and the health of modern society"
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| "The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel Playbook : Eric Carle" |
| "In this tactile early-learning playbook which features artwork from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle picture books first concepts such as colours numbers shapes and first words are introduced through textures words and pictures Ideal for older babies and toddlers this bright sturdy board book is perfect for sharing and encouraging interactive play"
Price: 7.99 |
| "On Palestine" |
| "On Palestine is Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe's indispensable update on a suffering regionOperation Protective Edge Israel's most recent assault on Gaza left thousands of Palestinians dead and cleared the way for another Israeli land grab The need to stand in solidarity with Palestinians has never been greater Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe two leading voices in the struggle to liberate Palestine discuss the road ahead for Palestinians and how the international community can pressure Israel to end its human rights abuses against the people of Palestine This urgent and timely book offers hope and a way forward for all those committed to the struggle to liberate PalestineOn Palestine is the sequel to Chomsky and Pappe's acclaimed book Gaza in Crisis"
Price: 5.49 |
| "How to be a Brit : The Classic Bestselling Guide" |
| "The indispensable manual for everyone who longs to attain True Britishness George Mikes's perceptive best-seller provides a complete guide to the British Way of Life Having been born in Hungary he eventually spent more than forty years in the field and the fruits of his labour include insights on important topics including the weather how to be rude and how to panic quietly Loved by readers and authors alike How to Be a Brit contains Mikes's three major works -- How to be an Alien How to be Inimitable and How to be Decadent If you're British you'll love it; if you're a foreigner you'll appreciate itHow to plan a town Street names should be painted clearly and distinctly on large boards Then hide these boards carefullyQueuing An Englishman even if he is alone forms an orderly queue of oneSex Continental people have sex lives the English have hot water bottles"
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| "Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "&39;Guys like us that work on ranches are the loneliest guys in the world They got no family They don&39;t belong no place&39;George and his large simple-minded friend Lennie are drifters following wherever work leads them Arriving in California&39;s Salinas Valley they get work on a ranch If they can just stay out of trouble George promises Lennie then one day they might be able to get some land of their own and settle down some place But kind-hearted childlike Lennie is a victim of his own strength Seen by others as a threat he finds it impossible to control his emotions And one day not even George will be able to save him from troubleOf Mice and Men is a tragic and moving story of friendship loneliness and the dispossessed with a stunning new cover by renowned artist Bijou Karman"
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| "The Two Towers : 2 (Paperback, 1997)" |
| "Building on the story begun in The Hobbit this is the second part of Tolkien&39;s epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien&39;s own design the definitive text and a detailed map of Middle-earth Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom They have lost the wizard Gandalf in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros Boromir seduced by the power of the Ring tried to seize it by force While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone that is save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go"
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| "Rutland Water, Stamford and Oakham by Ordnance Survey (Sheet map, folded, 2015)" |
| "OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding and off-road cycling The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths and bridleways"
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| "Into the Wild" |
| "Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild examines the true story of Chris McCandless a young man who in 1992 walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later internationally bestselling author Jon Krakauer explores the obsession which leads some people to explore the outer limits of self leave civilization behind and seek enlightenment through solitude and contact with natureA 2007 film adaptation of Into the Wild was directed by Sean Penn and starred Emile Hirsch and Kristen Stewart"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Jamaica Inn (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "In the bitter November wind Mary Yellan crosses Bodmin Moor to Jamaica Inn Her mother&39;s dying wish was that she take refuge there with her Aunt Patience But when Mary arrives the warning of the coachman echoes in her mind Jamaica Inn has a desolate power and behind it&39;s crumbling walls Patience is a changed woman cowering before her brooding violent husband When Mary discovers the inn&39;s dark secrets the truth is more terrifying than anything she could possibly imagine and she is forced to collude in her uncle&39;s murderous schemes Against her will she finds herself powerfully attracted to her uncle&39;s brother a man she dares not trust"
Price: 7.99 |
| "A Fine Balance" |
| "Set in mid-1970s India A Fine Balance is a subtle and compelling narrative about four unlikely characters who come together in circumstances no one could have foreseen soon after the government declares a 'State of Internal Emergency' It is a breathtaking achievement panoramic yet humane intensely political yet rich with local delight; and above all compulsively readable"
Price: 7.99 |
| "A Grief Observed" |
| "A Grief Observed comprises the reflections of the great scholar and Christian on the death of his wife after only a few short years of marriage Painfully honest in its dissection of his thoughts and feelings this is a book that details his paralysing grief bewilderment and sense of loss in simple and moving prose Invaluable as an insight into the grieving process just as much as it is as an exploration of religious doubt A Grief Observed will continue to offer its consoling insights to a huge range of readers as it has for over fifty years 'A classic of the genre a literary answer to the pain of loss' Robert McCrum"
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| "In Darkling Wood" |
| "'You're telling me there are fairies in this wood?' When Alice's brother gets a longed-for chance for a heart transplant Alice is suddenly bundled off to her estranged grandmother's house There's nothing good about staying with Nell except for the beautiful Darkling Wood at the end of her garden - but Nell wants to have it cut down Alice feels at home there at peace and even finds a friend Flo But Flo doesn't seem to go to the local school and no one in town has heard of a girl with that name When Flo shows Alice the surprising secrets of Darkling Wood Alice starts to wonder what is real? And can she find out in time to save the wood from destruction?"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Mindfulness : A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world" |
| "THE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLERLife can be relentless frantic and exhausting - but it doesn't have to be this wayAuthoritative beautifully written and much-loved by its readers Mindfulness A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world has become a word-of-mouth bestseller and global phenomenon It reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to break the cycle of anxiety stress unhappiness and exhaustion It promotes the kind of happiness that gets into your bones and allows you to meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage Mindfulness is based on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) Co-developed by Professor Mark Williams of Oxford University MBCT is recommended by the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and is as effective as drugs for preventing depression But equally it works for the rest of us who aren't depressed but who are struggling to keep up with the relentless demands of the modern world By investing just a few minutes each day this classic guide to mindfulness will put you back in control of your life once again"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Written in My Own Heart's Blood" |
| "The latest epic volume in the multimillion-copy bestselling Outlander seriesIt is June 1778 and the world seems to be turning upside-down The British Army is withdrawing from Philadelphia with George Washington in pursuit and for the first time it looks as if the rebels might actually win But for Claire Fraser and her family there are even more tumultuous revolutions that have to be accommodatedHer former husband Jamie has returned from the dead demanding to know why in his absence she married his best friend Lord John Grey Lord John's son the ninth Earl of Ellesmere is no less shocked to discover that his real father is actually the newly resurrected Jamie Fraser and Jamie's nephew Ian Murray discovers that his new-found cousin has an eye for the woman who has just agreed to marry himAnd while Claire is terrified that one of her husbands may be about to murder the other in the 20th century her descendants face even more desperate turns of events Her daughter Brianna is trying to protect her son from a vicious criminal with murder on his mind while her husband Roger has disappeared into the past"
Price: 8.99 |
