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| "Wojtek the Bear : Polish War Hero" |
| "This is the inspiring and charming true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarettesmoking beer-drinking brown bear Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran Wojtek soon took on a more practical role carrying heavy mortar rounds for the troops and going on to play his part as a fully enlisted 'soldier' with his own rank and number during the Italian campaign After the war Wojtek along with some of his Polish compatriots from II Corps came to Berwickshire where he became a significant member of the local community before subsequently moving to Edinburgh Zoo Wojtek's retirement was far from quiet a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world he attracted a huge amount of media interest that shows no sign of abating almost 50 years after his death"
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| "Shyness And Dignity" |
| "Nothing in Elias' measured life in his whole career as a teacher of literature in his marriage to the 'indescribably beautiful' Eva foreshadowed the events of that apparently ordinary day He makes sure he has his headache pills and leaves for work as he has done every morning for the past twenty-five years He is only too familiar with his pupils' hostile attitude both to his lectures and to himself but today he feels their impatience their oafishness more painfully than ever before and after their ritually dismissive and bored response to his passionate lecture on Ibsen's The Wild Duck he reaches a point of crisis Shyness and Dignity is the story of a man's awakening to a world that no longer recongises what he has always stood for or his talent Dag Solstad is Norway's leading author an icon among Scandinavian writers and a leading figure of the political left This novel in Sverre Lyngstad's fine translation is one of Solstad's major works"
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| "The Gilded Stage : A Social History of Opera" |
| "The Gilded Stage is a comprehensive tour of the world of opera From its origins in the courts of northern Italy to its internationally recognised position in modern culture Snowman explores the social history of opera houses and impresarios composers and patrons artists and audiences Even the most flamboyant composers could scarcely have imagined the global reach of opera in our own times More opera is performed financed seen heard filmed and broadcast than ever before and the world's leading performers are worshipped and paid like pop stars Yet the art form is widely derided as 'elitist' and parts of the classical recording business appear close to bankruptcy Pinpointing the scandals forgotten history and key revolutions in the form with light erudition and a brilliant anecdotal eye Daniel Snowman reveals that the world of opera has always known crisis and uncertainty - and the resulting struggles have often proved every bit as dramatic as those portrayed onstage"
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| "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything Paperback" |
| "God Is Not Great is the ultimate case against religion In a series of acute readings of the major religious texts Christopher Hitchens demonstrates the ways in which religion is man-made dangerously sexually repressive and distorts the very origins of the cosmos Above all Hitchens argues that the concept of an omniscient God has profoundly damaged humanity and proposes that the world might be a great deal better off without &39;him&39;"
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| "The Woman Who Thought too Much : A Memoir" |
| "Joanne Limburg thinks things she doesn't want to think and does things she doesn't want to do As a young woman obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours had come to completely dominate her life She knew that something was wrong but it would take many painful years of searching to find someone who could explain her symptoms The Woman Who Thought Too Much is a vividly honest beautifully told and darkly witty memoir about the quest to understand and manage a life with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder"
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| "Oscar and the Lady in Pink" |
| "'My name is Oscar and I'm ten years old They call me Egghead and I look about seven I live in hospital because of my cancer and I've never written to you because I don't even know if you exist' writes Oscar in a letter to GodOscar is ill and no one especially not his parents will tell him what he already knows that he is dying Granny Rose the oldest of the 'ladies in pink' who visit Oscar and his fellow patients makes friends with him She suggests that he play a game to pretend that each of the following twelve days is a decade of his imagined future One day equals ten years and every night Oscar writes a letter to God telling him about his lifeThe ten letters that follow are sensitive funny heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting Oscar and the Lady in Pink is a small fable with a big heart; it will change the way you feel about death and life"
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| "Hitch 22 : A Memoir" |
| "In this long-awaited and candid memoir Hitchens re-traces the footsteps of his life to date from his childhood in Portsmouth with his adoring tragic mother and reserved Naval officer father; to his life in Washington DC the base from which from he would launch fierce attacks on tyranny of all kinds Along the way he recalls the girls boys and booze; the friendships and the feuds; the grand struggles and lost causes; and the mistakes and misgivings that have characterised his lifeHitch-22 is by turns moving and funny charming and infuriating enraging and inspiring It is an indispensable companion to the life and thought of our pre-eminent political writer"
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| "Last Train from Liguria" |
| "In 1933 Bella Stuart leaves her quiet London life to move to Italy to tutor the child of a beautiful Jewish heiress and an elderly Italian aristocrat Living at the family's summer home Bella's reserve softens as she comes to love her young charge and find friendship with Maestro Edward his enigmatic music teacherBut as the decade draws to an end and fascism tightens its grip on Europe the fact that Alec is Jewish places his life in grave danger Bella and Edward take the boy on a terrifying train journey out of Italy - one they have no reason to believe any of them will survive"
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| "Noble Art of Seducing Women : My Foolproof Guide to Pulling Any Woman You Want" |
| "For years men have been puzzling over what it is that women find attractive in a man Now the world's leading female pick-up artist trainer Kezia Noble is here to unlock the mysteries of what women really want in a man Unlike male pick-up artist trainers Kezia doesn't make assumptions about what women want - she knows exactly what it is they find attractive in the opposite sex In this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to becoming a master seducer Kezia wil show you how to Understand the chemistry between two sexes Use body language to your advantage Master the art of seduction Seal the deal and make sure you see a woman again Read this book and discover that with Kezia's techniques at your fingertips attracting women isn't as difficult as you might think!"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Rainbow Magic: Ruby the Red Fairy : The Rainbow Fairies Book 1" |
| "When Rachel and Kirsty meet on the ferry to Rainspell Island one summer holiday they have no idea that such incredible adventures with the fairies await them! In this first book in the million-selling series Rachel and Kirsty meet Ruby the Red Fairy at the end of the rainbow"
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| "Orchard Aesop's Fables" |
| "A timeless collection of over twenty of Aesop's best-loved fables including favourites such as The Hare and the Tortoise Town Mouse and Country Mouse Dog in the Manger and The Lion and the Mouse The tales are retold with warmth and humour by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark's exquisitely playful and distinctive artwork"
Price: 11.49 |
| "The Ballet Class" |
| "Little ballerinas will love this delightful story about budding ballerina Tutu Tilly Tilly loves going to ballet every Tuesday From the moment Miss Anne claps her hands to start the class Tilly does her best to become a beautiful ballerina But will Tilly be ready in time for the big show? The first book in the charming Tutu Tilly series from award-winning author Adele Geras"
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| "Clarice Bean Spells Trouble" |
| "Clarice Bean is back and starring in her second novel! By Children's Laureate Lauren ChildThere are so many things in life you can't explain Like why isn't YOU spelt U? Why isn't WHY spelt Y? And why can just opening your mouth get you into some very BIG trouble?Clarice Bean is in non-stop trouble these days - almost as much as Karl Wrenbury and he is the naughtiest boy in school Clarice just wants to star in the school play and impress Mrs Wilberton in the spelling bee but things aren't quite going to plan 'Witty and charming We can't get enough of Clarice Bean' - IndependentLauren Child is a Kate Greenaway Medal winner and the creator of the bestselling Charlie & Lola series"
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| "The Journey Home" |
| "Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013 Junior Magazine Design Awards (best Picture Book and Best New Talent categories) and the Cambridgeshire Picture Book Award 2013! 'A thought-provoking story with a powerful message about conservation' says The Guardian's Julia Eccleshare Other titles from Frann Preston-Gannon include Dinosaur Farm (March 2013) both in paperback and box setThe ice is melting so Polar Bear sets off in search of a new home Join him on his adventures across the seas and discover the many friends he meets along the way This beautifully illustrated story has a powerful message of conservation and is full of things for parents and children to talk about Frann was the winner of an amazing Sendak Fellowship and spent a month living with the great Maurice Sendak himself at his home in Connecticut USA She worked on The Journey Home during her stay"
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| Woolf |
| "A wolf and a sheep fall in love They have a son that they call Woolf - he's half wolf half woolly sheep! This is Woolf's story It's not easy being different - not quite fitting in with one group or another When Woolf tries to impress the wolves he finds it fun for a while but they're a bit too wild When when he tries to follow the sheep he finds it all a bit well boring Can Woolf find his own way in life and make his own friends that like him for who he is not who he's trying to be?"
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| "William Bee's Wonderful World of Trains, Boats and Planes" |
| "William Bee is back and this time he's showing us his amazing collection of trains boats planes and more There's his harrier jump jet which can take off vertically his World War I fighter plane that can perform amazing stunts the steam locomotive (peep peep!) the mini submarine his speedboat (occasionally stolen by Sparky the Dog) and even his space rocket! Blast off!The cone family are helping or is that hindering? with the transport as is Sparky Perfect for every child fascinated by amazing vehicles that can fly float dive underwater travel on tracks and blast off into outer space!Vroom Vroom! Peep Peep! We have blast off!"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Quentin Blake's A Christmas Carol : 2017 Edition" |
| "Quentin Blake turns his brilliant artistic talents to Dickens' much-loved Christmas story A beautiful luxury edition of Dickens's timeless Christmas classic A Christmas Carol is the book that defines the Christmas spirit Ebenezer Scrooge a mean-spirited miser is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve The ghosts show Scrooge the true value of Christmas charity good humour and love for his fellow man Quentin Blake's colourful illustrations guide the reader through Scrooge's lively journey to find the meaning of Christmas This unabridged edition contains a foreword by the illustrator and is the ultimate Christmas gift book"
Price: 11.49 |
| "The Life of the Robin" |
| "The robin was hardly understood when David Lack - Britain's most influential ornithologist - started his scientific observations This book is a landmark in natural history not just for its discoveries but because of the approachable style sharpened with an acute wit It reads as fascinatingly today as when it was written"
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| "Key Readings in Criminology" |
| "Key Readings in Criminology provides a comprehensive single-volume collection of readings in criminology It provides students with convenient access to a broad range of excerpts (over 150 readings) from original criminological texts and key articles and is designed to be used either as a stand-alone text or in conjunction with the same author's textbook Criminology This volume can be used in a number of ways in support of the study of criminology as a source of both 'key' and supplementary reading for lectures; as the basis for organized reading in advance of seminars and tutorials; as the basis for classroom discussion and analysis; as a broad source of reading for exam revision; in addition it provides students with access to a broad range of materials with which to follow up their reading of their main textbook; it includes readings that include more recent summaries of particularly important criminological issues as well as excerpts from criminological classics; it also introduces students not only to criminological argument and debate but also encourages them to read primary as well as secondary or summary sources"
Price: 43.99 |
| "Breakfast at the Wolseley" |
| "Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and nowhere is that fact more appreciated than at the Wolseley restaurant in London's Piccadilly The brainchild of Jeremy King and Chris Corbin - celebrated restaurateurs and founders of three of London's most iconic dining destinations The Ivy The Caprice and J Sheekey - the Wolseley is a cross between the traditional robustness of the Parisian brasserie and the gloriously grand but cosy comfort of the Viennese cafe Breakfast is an institution at the Wolseley and whether you want a healthy breakfast of fruit cereal and yoghurt or a full no-fuss English every need is catered for using the finest ingredients from the best of British and European producers Breakfast at the Wolseley serves up the ultimate guide to producing and enjoying a superb breakfast in the Wolseley style There is a host of delicious recipes whether it's fresh fruit and crisp croissants or a full English with steaming high-grade Arabica blend coffee You can also learn more about the background and ethos of the Wolseley with a description of the building and how it became the icon it is today including an intriguing look at how breakfast service is run at the Wolseley both at front of house and behind the scenes"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Think Dog : An Owner's Guide to Canine Psychology" |
| "In the 1980s and 1990s John Fisher revolutionised dog training first in England then in the US With his self-deprecating manner and 'Oh! So British' sense of humour he taught us to 'Think Dog' In this seminal pet psychology book he examines the mind of the dog with examples taken from his practical experience explaining to owners how the world appears from a dog's point of view The first section of the book traces the ancestry and inherent behaviour of dogs from their origins as pack animals related to the wolf or the jackal The second part examines what most people describe as problem behaviour which is just normal canine behaviour exhibited in the wrong place The book concludes with an A-Z of common problems their causes and cures"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Cracking Economics" |
| "Crack the world of money and understand the economic theory that has shaped nations and influenced the way you live nowFrom Keynesian models to how inflation affects interest rates Cracking Economics will make the seemingly complex world of global finance easily understood Subjects covered include-Macro- and micro-economics-Inflation-Recession-Economic forecasting-How stock markets work-Globalisation-Labour markets-The credit crunch-Keynesian theory-Conceptual economics-The EuroAn accessible comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to this fascinating field Cracking Economics will get you conversing on currency and discussing the deficit with the best of them"
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| "What Would Freud Do? : How the Greatest Psychotherapists Would Solve Your Everyday Problems" |
| "What Would Freud Do? uses the key ideas of more than 80 psychological thinkers past and present to shine new light onto today's everyday problems Ever wondered what a great therapist like Freud or Jung would have to say about your horrible boss your phone-checking addiction or an occasional wish to cheat on your partner? Ever wished someone would explain why you sometimes act like an idiot just when you want to look good or generally keep doing things you don't really want to do?From Erich Fromm on how to find MrMrs Right to Jaak Panksepp on road rage and Magda Arnold on how to deal with 'banter' these theorists have intriuging suggestions for ways to see and do things differently Divided into five sections including 'What am I like?' and 'Why am I acting like this?' other questions include-'My family's a nightmare -- shall I cut them off?'-'Is my partner lying to me?'-'Why do I keep buying the same brand all the time?'-'How can I stop people unfriending me on social media?'-'Why do I lie when she says Does my bum look big in this?'With Sarah Tomley's enlightening commentary throughout this book provides the answers to the most deep and meaningful (or indeed shallow and meaningless) questions that you have ever pondered A pocket guide to facing the hurdles and obstacles of life with the advice of all the greatest psychologists at your fingertips"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Moral Disorder by Margaret Atwood (Paperback, 2007)" |
| "By the author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias GraceAtwood entices us to flip through the photo album of a Canadian woman who closely resembles herself Come here sit beside me she seems to say Then she takes us on an emotional journey through loneliness love loss and old age' Sarah Emily Miano THE TIMESShort stories that trace the course of a life and the lives intertwined with it - MORAL DISORDER is Margaret Atwood at her very finest 'Funny touching beady-eyed slouchily elegant giving us family life in all its horrors The secret resentments and alignments - difficult siblings unfair parents hopeless yearnings and rage - are funny to read about hellish to experience Atwood makes it look so easy doing what she does best tenderly dissecting the human heart A marvellous writer' Lee Langley DAILY MAIL'A model of distillation precision clarity and detail Atwood writes with compassion and intensity not only about her characters but also about the 20th century itself' Mary Flanagan INDEPENDENT'MORAL DISORDER is an infinitely ingenious and perceptive study as intimate as a self-portrait but with an epic breadth of vision It deserves to become a quiet classic' Charlotte Moore SPECTATOR"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again Working as a lady's companion the orphaned heroine of Rebecca learns her place Life begins to look very bleak until on a trip to the South of France she meets Maxim de Winter a handsome widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise Whisked from glamorous Monte Carlo to his brooding estate Manderley on the Cornish Coast the new Mrs de Winter finds Max a changed man And the memory of his dead wife Rebecca is forever kept alive by the forbidding Mrs Danvers Not since Jane Eyre has a heroine faced such difficulty with the Other Woman An international bestseller that has never gone out of print Rebecca is the haunting story of a young girl consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "After the death of her mother Mary Yellan crosses the windswept Cornish moors to Jamaica Inn the home of her Aunt Patience There she finds Patience a changed woman downtrodden by her domineering vicious husband Joss Merlyn The inn is a front for a lawless gang of criminals and Mary is unwillingly dragged into their dangerous world of smuggling and murder Before long she will be forced to cross her own moral line to save herself"
Price: 7.99 |
| "My Cousin Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Orphaned at an early age Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent cousin Ambrose Resolutely single Ambrose delights in making Philip his heir knowing he will treasure his beautiful Cornish estate But Philip's world is shattered when Ambrose sets off on a trip to Florence There he falls in love and marries - and then dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances Before long the new widow - Philip's cousin Rachel - arrives in England Despite himself Philip is drawn to this beautiful mysterious woman But could she have masterminded Ambrose's death?"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Frenchman's Creek by Daphne Du Maurier (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "The Restoration Court knows Lady Dona St Columb to be ripe for any folly any outrage that will alter the tedium of her days But there is another secret Dona who longs for freedom honest love - and sweetness even if it is spiced with danger To escape the shallowness of court life Dona retreats to Navron her husband&39;s remote Cornish estate There she seeks peace in its solitary woods and hidden creeks But she finds instead a daring pirate hunted by all Cornwall a Frenchman who like Dona would gamble his life for a moment&39;s joy Together they embark upon a quest rife with danger and glory one which bestows upon Dona the ultimate choice sacrifice her lover to certain death or risk her own life to save him"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The House On The Strand by Daphne Du Maurier (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "When Dick Young's friend Professor Magnus Lane offers him an escape from his troubles in the form of a new drug Dick finds himself transported to fourteenth-century Cornwall There in the manor of Tywardreath the domain of Sir Henry Champerhoune he witnesses intrigue adultery and murderThe more time Dick spends consumed in the past the more he withdraws from the modern world With each dose of the drug his body and mind become addicted to this otherworld and his attempts to change history bring terror to the present and put his own life in jeopardy"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Castle Dor by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Daphne Du Maurier (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "Both a spellbinding love story and a superb evocation of Cornwall's mythic past Castle Dor is a book with unique and fascinating origins It began life as the unfinished last novel of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch the celebrated 'Q' and was passed by his daughter to Daphne du Maurier whose storytelling skills were perfectly suited to the task of completing the old master's taleThe result is this magical compelling recreation of the legend of Tristan and Iseult transplanted in time to the Cornwall of the last century A chance encounter between the Breton onion-seller Amyot Trestane and the newly-wed Linnet Lewarne launches their tragic story taking them in the fateful footsteps of the doomed lovers of Cornish legend"
Price: 6.99 |
