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| "Consider The Lobster : Essays and Arguments" |
| "Do lobsters feel pain? Did Franz Kafka have a sick sense of humour? What is John Updike's deal anyway? And who won the Adult Video News' Female Performer of the Year Award the same year Gwyneth Paltrow won her Oscar? David Foster Wallace answers these questions and more in his new book of hilarious non-fiction For this collection David Foster Wallace immerses himself in the three-ring circus that is the presidential race in order to document one of the most vicious campaigns in recent history Later he strolls from booth to booth at a lobster festival in Maine and risks life and limb to get to the bottom of the lobster question Then he wheedles his way into an LA radio studio armed with tubs of chicken to get the behind-the-scenes view of a conservative talkshow featuring a host with an unnatural penchant for clothing that only looks good on the radio In what is sure to be a much-talked-about exploration of distinctly modern subjects one of the sharpest minds of our time delves into some of life's most delicious topics"
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| "Tea Time For The Traditionally Built" |
| "It is a troublesome fact on which even Mma Ramotswe and her assistant Mma Makutsi agree there are things that men know and ladies do not and vice versa It is unfortunate for example when Mma Ramotswe's newest client is the big-shot owner of the ailing Kalahari Swoopers that one thing lady detectives know very little about is football And when the glamorous Violet Sephotho sets her sights on Mma Makutsi's unsuspecting fiance it becomes exasperatingly clear that some men do not know how to recognise a ruthless Jezebel even when she is bouncing up and down on the best bed in the Double Comfort Furniture Shop In her attempt to foster understanding between the sexes and find the traitor on Mr Football's team Mma Ramotswe ventures into new territory drinks tea in unfamiliar kitchens and learns to trust in the observational powers of small boys And as wise and warm-hearted as his heroine Alexander McCall Smith reminds us that we must dig deep to uncover the goodness of the human heart"
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| "Bloody Foreigners : The Story of Immigration to Britain" |
| "The story of the way Britain has been settled and influenced by foreign people and ideas is as old as the land itself In this original important and inspiring book Robert Winder tells of the remarkable migrations that have founded and defined a nation'Our aristocracy was created by a Frenchman William the Conqueror who also created our medieval architecture our greatest artistic glory Our royal family is German our language a bizarre confection of Latin Saxon and latterly Indian and American Our shops and banks were created by Jews We did not stand alone against Hitler; the empire stood beside us And our food is of course anything but British Winder has a thousand stories to tell and he tells them well' Sunday Times"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Riviera Set" |
| "The Riviera Set is the story of the group of people who lived partied bed-hopped and politicked at the Chateau de l'Horizon near Cannes over the course of forty years from the time when Coco Chanel made southern French tans fashionable in the twenties to the death of the playboy Prince Aly Khan in 1960 At the heart of this was the amazing Maxine Elliott the daughter of a fisherman from Connecticut who built the beautiful art deco Chateau and brought together the likes of Noel Coward the Aga Khan the Windsors and two very saucy courtesans Doris Castlerosse and Daisy Fellowes who set out to be dangerous distractions to Winston Churchill as he worked on his journalism and biographies during his 'wilderness years' in the thirtiesAfter the War the story continued as the Chateau changed hands and Prince Aly Khan used it to entertain the Hollywood set as well as launch his seduction of and eventual marriage to Rita HayworthMary Lovell tells her story of high society behaviour with tremendous brio and relish and this book has all the charm and fascination of her bestselling The Mitford Girls and The Churchills"
Price: 8.99 |
| "English Animals" |
| "'A joy to read' Amanda Craig'Shades of Cold Comfort FarmCharming' GuardianEnglish Animals is a subversive wry debut that fans of Marina Lewycka's A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian will love When Mirka gets a job in a country house in rural England she has no idea of the struggle she faces to make sense of a very English couple and a way of life that is entirely alien to her Richard and Sophie are chaotic drunken frequently outrageous but also warm generous and kind to Mirka despite their argumentative and turbulent marriageMirka is swiftly commandeered by Richard for his latest money-making enterprise taxidermy and soon surpasses him in skill After a traumatic break two years ago with her family in Slovakia Mirka finds to her surprise that she is happy at Fairmont Hall But when she tells Sophie that she is gay everything she values is put in danger and she must learn the hard way what she really believes in"
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| "The Mind Workout : Twenty steps to improve your mental health and take charge of your life" |
| "It's well known that if you want to keep your body fit you must do some regular exercise But when it comes to our mental health few of us take the time to maintain and improve it For some reason we expect to be in great mental shape without doing any work And when we realise we're struggling we look for a quick and easy fix instead of developing the skills that will help us in the futureEnter The Mind Workout - a home exercise programme for improving your mental health and fitnessDeveloped as a result of Mark Freeman's own recovery from mental illness The Mind Workout combines mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) It outlines twenty easy-to-follow steps you can take to free yourself from the ways of thinking and behaving that cause mental health challenges in your life - from cutting out the compulsions that cause uncertainty anxiety and distress to relieving stress and distraction The Mind Workout is the key to making the switch from a frenetic anxiety-driven life to one that's based on your core values It will leave you feeling mentally stronger fitter and better equipped to navigate the complexities of everyday life"
Price: 9.49 |
| "Theories and Practices of Development" |
| "Global economic crisis and the implications of global environmental change have led academics and policy-makers to consider how 'development' in all parts of the world should be achieved However 'development' has always been a contested idea While often presented as a positive process to improve people's lives the potential negative dimensions of 'development' on people and environments must also be recognized Theories and Practices of Development provides a clear and user-friendly introduction to the complex debates around how development has been understood and achieved The second edition has been fully updated and expanded to reflect global political and economic shifts as well as new approaches to development The rise of China and India is given particular attention as is the global economic crisis and its implications for development theories and practice There are new sections on faith-based development and the development dimensions of climate change as well as greater engagement with development theories as they are put into practice in the Global North The book deals with the evolution of development ideas and policies focusing on economic political social environmental and spatial dimensions It highlights how development cannot be considered as a neutral concept but is entwined with inequalities in power at local as well as national and global scales The use of boxed examples tables and illustrations helps students understand complex theoretical ideas and also demonstrates how development theories are put into practice in the real world Each chapter ends with a summary section discussion topics suggestions for further reading and website resources"
Price: 31.49 |
| "The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice Book 8)" |
| "The Kings of Clonmel is the eighth thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide The surrounding kingdoms have fallen prey to a religious cult who are spreading confusion and rebellion The only Kingdom that is uncorrupted is Clonmel and it is about to fall It is up to Will Halt and Horace to rid the land of this dangerous enemy and restore order once again Secrets will be unveiled and battles will be fought to the death Perfect for fans of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings TH White's The Sword in the Stone Christopher Paolini's Eragon series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Investigative Psychology : Offender Profiling and the Analysis of Criminal Action" |
| "This ground-breaking text is the first to provide a detailed overview of Investigative Psychology from the earliest work through to recent studies including descriptions of previously unpublished internal reports Crucially it provides a framework for students to explore this exciting terrain combining Narrative Theory and an Action Systems framework It includes empirically tested models for Offender Profiling and guidance for investigations as well as an agenda for research in Investigative Psychology Investigative Psychology features The full range of crimes from fraud to terrorism including burglary serial killing arson rape and organised crime Important methodologies including multi-dimensional scaling and the Radex approach as well as Social Network Analysis Geographical Offender Profiling supported by detailed analysis of the underlying psychological processes that make this such a valuable investigative decision support tool The full range of investigative activities including effective information collection detecting deception and the development of decision support systems In effect this text introduces an exciting new paradigm for a wide range of psychological contributions to all forms of investigation within and outside of law enforcement Each chapter has actual cases and quotations from offenders and ends with questions for discussion and research making this a valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied and Forensic Psychology Criminology Socio-Legal Studies and related disciplines"
Price: 35.99 |
| "Big Book of Beasts by Yuval Zommer (Hardback, 2017)" |
| "This book opens with introductory spreads explaining that beasts are wild animals that can't be tamed and gives tips on how to spot them in their natural habitats Subsequent spreads illustrated with scenic compositions are dedicated to specific beasts including armadillos bears tigers and the Tasmanian Devil Later spreads approach the world of beasts thematically looking at mythical beasts Ice-Age beasts beasts on your street and how to save beasts in danger The text is chatty funny and full of amazing facts"
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| "A Slip of the Keyboard : Collected Non-fiction" |
| "Terry Pratchett in his own wordsWith a foreword by Neil GaimanTerry Pratchett earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series - but in recent years he became equally well-known as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer's research and animal rights A Slip of the Keyboard brings together the best of Pratchett's non fiction writing on his life on his work and on the weirdness of the world from Granny Pratchett to Gandalf's love life; from banana daiquiris to books that inspired him; from getting started as a writer to the injustices that he fought to end With his trademark humour humanity and unforgettable way with words this collection offers an insight behind the scenes of Discworld into a much loved and much missed figure - man and boy bibliophile and computer geek champion of hats orang-utans and the right to a good death"
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| "The Songbird" |
| "Can new hopes bloom when summer begins again? When Mattie invites her old friend Tim to stay in one of her family cottages on the edge of Dartmoor she senses there is something he is not telling her But as he gets to know the rest of the warm jumble of family by the moor Tim begins to relax again and he discovers that everyone there has their own secrets There is Kat a retired ballet dancer who longs for the stage again; Charlotte a young navy wife struggling to bring up her son while her husband is at sea; William who guards a dark past he cannot share with the others; and Mattie who has loved Tim in silence for years As Tim begins to open up Mattie falls deeper in love And as summer warms the wild Dartmoor landscape new hopes begin to bloom If you like books by Lucy Diamond Trisha Ashley and Carole Matthews you'll love Marcia Willett's gloriously warm novels set in the West Country"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Edge Chronicles 3: Clash of the Sky Galleons : Third Book of Quint" |
| "Young sky-pirate Quint Verginix's family was devastated when his mother and brothers were killed in a vicious arson attack Now the treacherous quartermaster responsible Turbot Smeal has returned and Quint and his father are determined to take revenge From the deserted quarries of the Edge Cliff to the lethal glades of bloodoak trees their deadly pursuit can only end in a clash of the sky galleons Clash of the Sky Galleons is the third book of the Quint Saga - first trilogy in The Edge Chronicles the internationally best-selling fantasy series which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series but each book is a stand-alone adventure so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose"
Price: 6.49 |
| Immortality |
| "This breathtaking reverberating survey of human nature finds Kundera still attempting to work out the meaning of life without losing his acute sense of humour It is one of those great unclassifiable masterpieces that appear once every twenty years or so'It will make you cleverer maybe even a better lover Not many novels can do that' Nicholas Lezard GQ"
Price: 8.49 |
| Justine |
| "In the first book of Durrell's Alexandria Quartet the story of the mysterious and charismatic Justine is told by her lover an impoverished Irish teacher who has sought refuge across the Mediterranean in Greece It is a love story but the real heroine of the book is its setting the city of Alexandria with a sky of 'hot nude pearl' and a thousand streets below crowded sensual and exotic; a complex and heady mix of elegance and poverty"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Real Repertoire Violin" |
| "This volume has been carefully selected for the intermediate violinist It provides essential repertoire that players will return to time and again Pieces have been selected by Mary Cohen and include masterpieces by Bach Mozart and Brahms as well as lesser known pieces by Bartok and Wieniawski A lasting inspiration to violinists everywhere"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Britain's Hoverflies : A Field Guide, Revised and Updated Second Edition" |
| "Britain's Hoverflies is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to the hoverflies of Britain focusing on the species that can be most readily identified It is the perfect companion for wildlife enthusiasts professional ecologists and anyone else with an interest in this fascinating group of insects and is designed to appeal to beginners and experts alike Accessible authoritative and easy to use this book contains hundreds of remarkable photographs of the various life stages of those species that can be identified by eye or with a magnifying glass with coverage of at least one representative from each of the British genera It also features an essential guide to the hoverfly tribes Detailed species accounts summarize the species' status highlight the key identification features provide notes on behaviour and habitat requirements and include flight-period charts and up-to-date distribution maps Sections on hoverfly biology where and when to look for hoverflies legislation and conservation photographing hoverflies recording hoverflies and gardening for hoverflies are also included This fully revised and updated second edition Features more than 650 stunning colour photographs Provides detailed information for the 167 species that can be most readily identified including at least one species from each of the 68 genera recorded in Britain Includes a complete list of the 283 hoverfly species recorded in Britain to date with an indication of how difficult each is to identify"
Price: 20.49 |
| "Summers Under the Tamarind Tree : Recipes and Memories from Pakistan" |
| "Summers Under the Tamarind Tree is a contemporary Pakistani cookbook celebrating the varied exciting and often-overlooked cuisine of a beautiful country In it former lawyer-turned-food writer and cookery teacher Sumayya Usmani captures the rich and aromatic pleasure of Pakistani cooking through more than 100 recipes She also celebrates the heritage and traditions of her home country and looks back on a happy childhood spent in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother Pakistani food is influenced by some of the world's greatest cuisines With a rich coastline it enjoys spiced seafood and amazing fish dishes; while its borders with Iran Afghanistan India and China ensure strong Arabic Persian and varied Asian flavours Sumayya brings these together beautifully showcasing the exotic yet achievable recipes of Pakistan"
Price: 17.49 |
| "On Vegetables : Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen" |
| "The highly anticipated cookbook from Jeremy Fox the California chef who is redefining vegetable-based cuisine with global appeal Known for his game-changing approach to cooking with vegetables Jeremy Fox first made his name at the Michelin-starred restaurant Ubuntu in Napa Valley Today he is one of America's most talked-about chefs celebrated for the ingredient-focused cuisine he serves at the Los Angeles restaurant Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen In his first book Fox presents his food philosophy in the form of 160 approachable recipes for the home cook On Vegetables elevates vegetarian cooking using creative methods and ingredient combinations to highlight the textures flavours and varieties of seasonal produce and including basic recipes for the larder"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Jamie's Food Tube: The Cake Book" |
| "Jamie Oliver's Food Tube presents The Cake Book a collection of 50 deliciously inventive and exciting cake and cupcake recipes from Food Tube's own Cupcake Jemma'Split up seasonally you'll have a wonderfully naughty treat to choose from whatever the time of year - this book might be small in size but it's crammed full of brilliant recipes' - Jamie OliverAs owner of Crumbs & Doilies one of London's most creative cake and cupcake bakeries Jemma shows you the easiest everyday classics alongside four chapters of super-cool seasonal cake recipes With step-by-step instructions alongside handy hints and tips The Cake Book is a beautifully presented collection of recipes you'll want to bake time and again including epic layer cakes such as Raspberry Ripple Super Lemon Meringue and Ridiculous Chocolate as well as amazing cupcakes like Blueberry Cheesecake Buttered Popcorn Cookies & Cream Eton Mess and moreJemma Wilson began baking professionally at the esteemed Rose Bakery before starting her own business in 2006 Crumbs & Doilies has since become one of the most respected and exciting makers of cakes and cupcakes in London with an emphasis on top quality ingredients imaginative flavours beautiful presentation and attention to detail that Jemma carries through to all her recipes"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Wine Folly : A Visual Guide to the World of Wine" |
| "The Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2016Red or white? Cabernet or Merlot? Medium or full-bodied? Drinking great wine isn't hard but finding a great wine is much easier when you understand the fundamentalsUsing visual infographics charts and maps the expert founders of Winefollycom have created the ultimate wine resource packed with facts and informationFrom tips on which glasses to use and easy-to-grasp flavour wheels for each wine type to simple tasting and food-pairing notes Wine Folly is a fascinating modern and colourful guideThis accessible book will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy great wines The perfect wine companion"
Price: 13.99 |
| "The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies" |
| "When the cupboard is bare at the Flopsy Bunny's burrow the family all have to go in search of food They soon find some old lettuces on Mr McGregor's rubbish heap but who can imagine the horrors that await them as they enjoy a nap after lunch!Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny are two of Beatrix Potter's most popular characters and they are brought together in this exciting tale of danger and friendshipThe Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies is number ten in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books the titles of which are as follows1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Alice in Wonderland: Gift Edition (Usborne Young Reading) (3.2 Young Reading Series Two (Blue)) Hardcover" |
| "An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll&39;s story with evocative illustrations written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Game" |
| "New Year 1924 Mary Russell is drawn into a new intrigue when she and her husband Sherlock Holmes pay a visit to Holmes' gravely ill brother Mycroft Mycroft has received a strange package that contains the papers of a missing English spy named Kimball O'Hara the hero of Rudyard Kipling's Kim who is feared to have been taken hostage - or even killed Mary and Sherlock embark on a search for the missing operative which takes them on a perilous journey through sun-drenched India But when a twist of fate forces the couple to part ways Russell learns that in this faraway place it's often impossible to tell friend from foe and that some games must be played out until their deadly end"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Greek Phrase Book" |
| "Quick easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket Organized by subjects such as everyday phrases hotels travelling around and includes an extensive menu section Uses a simple and effective system of imitated pronunciation"
Price: 4.49 |
| "How The Light Gets In : A Chief Inspector Gamache Mystery, Book 9" |
| "The NUMBER ONE New York Times Bestseller'Full of twists and turns Wonderfully satisfying' (Kate Mosse)Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2014A DETECTIVEAs a fierce unrelenting winter grips Quebec shadows are closing in on Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Most of his best agents have left the Homicide Department and hostile forces are lining up against him A DISAPPEARANCEWhen Gamache receives a message about a mysterious case in Three Pines he is compelled to investigate -- a woman who was once one of the most famous people in the world has vanished A DEADLY CONCLUSIONAs he begins to shed light on the investigation he is drawn into a web of murder lies and unimaginable corruption at the heart of the city Facing his most challenging and personal case to date can Gamache save the reputation of the Surete those he holds dear and himself?Evocative gripping and atmospheric this magnificent work of crime fiction from international bestselling author Louise Penny will stay with you long after you turn the final page"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Little Shop of Happy-Ever-After" |
| "A gorgeous warm and joyful story from bestselling author Jenny Colgan author of LITTLE BEACH STREET BAKERY WELCOME TO ROSIE HOPKINS' SWEETSHOP OF DREAMS and MEET ME AT THE CUPCAKE CAFENina is a librarian who spends her days happily matchmaking books and people - she always knows what someone should read next But when her beloved library closes and she's suddenly out of a job Nina has no idea what to do next Then an advert catches her eye she could be the owner of a tiny little bookshop bus driving around the Scottish highlandsUsing up all her courage and her savings Nina makes a new start in the beautiful Scottish highlands But real life is a bit trickier than the stories she loves - especially when she keeps having to be rescued by the grumpy-but-gorgeous farmer next door"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Summer Seaside Kitchen : The sunniest, happiest holiday read of the year" |
| "'A heartwarming charming and atmospheric story that made me long to escape to Mure Total joy' - Sophie KinsellaA deliciously warm and funny slice of life from Jenny Colgan Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of Summer at the Little Beach Street Bakery and The Little Shop of Happy-Ever-AfterFlora is definitely absolutely sure that escaping from the quiet Scottish island where she grew up to the noise and hustle of the big city was the right choice What was there for her on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life and no one will let her forget the past In the city she can be anonymous ambitious and indulge herself in her hopeless crush on her gorgeous boss Joel When a new client demands Flora's presence back on Mure she's suddenly swept back into life with her brothers (all strapping loud and seemingly incapable of basic housework) and her father As Flora indulges her new-found love of cooking and breathes life into the dusty little pink-fronted shop on the harbour she's also going to have to come to terms with past mistakes - and work out exactly where her future liesLet Jenny Colgan make your dreams come true!"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Start Something That Matters" |
| "In 2006 while travelling in Argentina young entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie encountered children too poor to afford shoes who developed injuries on their feet that often led to serious health problems Blake knew he wanted to help but rather than start a charity he went against conventional wisdom and created a for profit business to help the children who he met With the help of a local shoemaker Blake struck out to merge activism and fashion in the form of a local canvas shoe worn by farmers and gauchos alike called the alpargata Blake called his creation TOMS Shoes (which stands for Tomorrow's Shoes) and promised to give a pair of new shoes to a child in need for every pair that he sold Starting with only two hundred pairs of handmade shoes optimism and entrepreneurial charisma Blake successfully launched TOMS into the high fashion world They can now be seen adorning the feet of celebrities such as Keira Knightley Scarlett Johansson and Tobey Maguire Blake's mission is to prove that you can achieve financial success and make the world a better place at the same time In this book he shares the six counterintuitive principles that have guided the growth of TOMS for the past three years Make business personal Be resourceful without resources Reverse retirement Keep it simple Stay humble Give more advertise lessThe result is an inspiring account of a young man whose entrepreneurial spirit was able to affect change in the world and a call to others to be inspired to do the same As part of the One for One initiative Random House will provide a new book to a child in need with every copy of Start Something That Matters purchased"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The Double Helix" |
| "The story of the most significant biological breakthrough of the century - the discovery of the structure of DNA'It is a strange model and embodies several unusual features However since DNA is an unusual substance we are not hesitant in being bold' By elucidating the structure of DNA the molecule underlying all life Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionised biochemistry At the time Watson was only 24 His uncompromisingly honest account of those heady days lifts the lid on the real world of great scientists with their very human faults and foibles their petty rivalries and driving ambition Above all he captures the extraordinary excitement of their desperate efforts to beat their rivals at King's College to the solution to one of the great enigmas of the life sciences"
Price: 7.49 |
