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Melbourne University Press The Most I Could Be A Renaissance Story
Book SynopsisIn the 1960s Dale Kent embarked on a lifelong struggle to fulfil the desire of many women of her generation - to be the most she could be. Her story, both poignant and darkly comical, traces a counterpoint between increasing professional success, a desperate search for a sexual soulmate and a way back to her daughter.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Negotiator
Book SynopsisThe kidnapping of a young man on a country road in Oxfordshire is but the first brutal step in a ruthless plan to force the President of the United States out of office. If it succeeds, he will be psychologically and emotionally destroyed. Only one man can stop it - Quinn, the world''s foremost Negotiator, who must bargain for the life of an innocent man, unaware that ransom was never the kidnapper''s real objective . . .The Negotiator unfolds with the spellbinding excitement, unceasing surprise and riveting detail that are the hallmarks of Frederick Forsyth, the master storyteller.Trade Review'Intricately plotted, fast moving and full of surprises' * Evening Standard *'Confirms Frederick Forsyth's position as one of the world's best thriller writers' * Wall Street Journal *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Diary of a Dogwalker
Book SynopsisIf you are accompanied by a dog you can talk to anyone, and anyone can talk to you about anything ' And they do. Edward Stourton's walks with, Kudu, his dog, become an opportunity for wonderfully unlikely encounters, and reflecting on the world from the dog-walker's perspective proves remarkably illuminating. Ed and Kudu's small trips to the park offer up big insights into romantic attachment, honour and heroism, guilt and depression, our sense of duty, beauty and the hard facts of life's pecking order. Diary of a Dog-Walker is witty, wise and will be utterly irresistible to any man or woman with a dog.Trade ReviewUtter magic. Edward Stourton is civilized, charming, and writes like an angel. The dogs all spring to life but this is a gorgeous book for everybody - not just for dog lovers. I love it -- Jilly CooperThe sort of book that might convert even a cat-lover to the charm of canine company -- Jane Shilling * Mail on Sunday *Delightful... [a] charming and thoughtful book * The Oldie *Diary of a Dog-walker is a delight, combining gossipy politics and shaggy dog stories adroitly * Time Out *After a career setback at BBC radio, Edward Stourton took stock of his life with these imaginative meanders with Kudu his English springer spaniel, who seemed to have an angst-free life. This is the world conceived on a canine level, interpreted with intelligent humour and human interest by his affectionate owner -- Iain Finlayson * Saga Magazine *
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Faber & Faber We Need to Talk About Kelvin What everyday things
Book SynopsisLook around you. The reflection of your face in a window tells you that the universe is orchestrated by chance. The iron in a spot of blood on your finger tells you that somewhere out in space there is furnace at a temperature of 4.5 billion degrees. Your TV tells you that the universe had a beginning. In fact, your very existence tells you that this may not be the only universe but merely one among an infinity of others, stacked like the pages of a never-ending book.Marcus Chown, author of Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You, What a Wonderful World and The Solar System, takes familiar features of the world we know and shows how they can be used to explain profound truths about the ultimate nature of reality. His new book will change the way you see the universe: with Chown as your guide, cutting-edge science is made clear and meaningful by a falling leaf, or a rose, or a starry night sky... We Need To Talk About Kelvin: What Everyday Things Tell
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Faber & Faber QI Advanced Banter
Book SynopsisThe ultimate compendium of crisp one-liners, knockout jokes, droll asides and universal truths collected over the years by the creators of QI. ''You know ''that look'' women get when they want sex? Me neither.'' Steve Martin ''You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from nesting in your hair.'' Chinese proverb ''The Beatles are dying in the wrong order.'' Victor Lewis-Smith ''Cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education.'' Mark Twain ''Depend on the rabbit''s foot if you will, but remember: it didn''t work for the rabbit.'' R.E. Shay''If it were not for quotations, conversation between gentlemen would be an endless series of ''what-ho''s!'''' P.G.Wodehouse
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Faber & Faber QI The Book of the Dead
Book SynopsisWelcome to QI: The Book of the Dead, a biographical dictionary with a twist - one where only the most interesting people made it in!QI have got together six dozen of the happiest, saddest, maddest and most successful men and women from history. Celebrate their wisdom, learn from their mistakes and marvel at their bad taste in clothes. Hans Christian Anderson was terrified of naked women, Florence Nightingale spent her last fifty years in bed, Sigmund Freud smoked twenty cigars a day, Catherine de Medici applied a daily face mask made of pigeon dung, Rembrandt van Rijn died penniless and Madame Mao banned cicadas, rustling noises and pianos. Carefully collected and ordered by the QI team into themed chapters with thought-provoking titles such as ''There''s Nothing Like a Bad Start in Life'', ''Man Cannot Live by Bread Alone''. Each chapter reveals hilarious insights into the true nature of the most interesting people who ever lived, including Isaac Newton, Ge
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Faber & Faber 1423 QI Facts to Bowl You Over Quite Interesting
Book Synopsis''I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant'' Chris Evans The sixth book in the bestselling series brings bizarre, astonishing, conversation-starting facts from the clever clogs at the hugely popular BBC quiz show QI. Did you know that: Iceland imports ice cubes. A group of ladybirds is called a loveliness. It is illegal in Saudi Arabia to name a child Sandi. Eight billion particles of fog can fit into a teaspoon. People who read books live longer than people who don't. Prince Philip was born on a kitchen table in Corfu. No human beings have ever had sex in space. Netfiix's biggest competitor is sleep. Mice sigh up to 40 times an hour.
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Lakewood Books Tale of Lakewood Jenny A true story about a wood
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University of North Texas Press A Girl Named Carrie
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Transworld Publishers Ltd From Frazzled to Fabulous
Book SynopsisHilarious and thought-provoking, the Man Who Has It All highlights the ridiculousness of the patronising advice thrown at working mums every day by reimagining it with dads in mind.' The Unmumsy MumWhile women are bombarded with advice about how to be the perfect mum, how to have a successful career and have glowing skin all at the same time, men have been left floundering.Thank God, then, for From Frazzled to Fabulous, which for the first time shows men how they, too, can have it all. As well as giving essential tips for career men and busy working dads, From Frazzled to Fabulous isn't afraid to address the big questions. Can curvy dads ever be truly happy? Can you be a dad and still feel sexy?This hilarious and eye-opening book, drawn from the hugely popular Twitter and Facebook accounts of the Man Who Has It All, offers men helpful advice about what your face shape says about your parenting skills, why staying hydTrade ReviewOn behalf of frazzled dads with a pH imbalance - and, of course, working mums who actually have to listent to this sh*t for real - we just want to say thank you. * Metro *Hilarious and thought-provoking, the Man Who Has It All highlights the ridiculousness of the patronising advice thrown at working mums every day by reimagining it with dads in mind. * the Unmumsy Mum *Really smart -- Gaby Hinsliff * Guardian *From beauty routines and housework expectations to the way mothers are often treated in the workplace, the Man Who Has It All shares expertly flipped one-liners. * Stylist *At last, a practical guide to help men stay hydrated and create the illusion of authority in the workplace ... I'd buy a copy for my partner, if only he had the time to read it! Bless him. * Slummy Single Mummy *I alternately sniggered and raged my way through this book. Devilishly genius. * Caroline Criado-Perez *A simple idea, beautifully executed, which pithily derides the blind eye that allows sexism to become endemic. * Richard Herring *For feminism that makes you laugh. Despair, but also laugh. * Glosswitch, New Statesman *I simply love @manwhohasitall. Nothing points up the absurdity and inequality of debates about care and career as effectivly as simply putting the shoe on the other foot. Follow him on Twitter and read this book! * Anne-Marie Slaughter, President and CEO, New America *Hilarious and eye-opening. * Huffington Post *Playfully subversive and long overdue, this book takes those ubiquitous gender stereotypes and grinds them to dust. Very funny indeed. * Rebecca Front *Making everyone giggle. * New York Post *Perfect satire. * Upworthy *If you love satire, you'll love this. * Viv Groskop on Woman's Hour *Terrific! * Joanne Harris *
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Out of Print Clockwork Orange Unisex TShirt Large
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Out of Print Harry the Dirty Dog Unisex TShirt XLarge
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Out of Print ELEPHANT PIGGIE Read Unisex TShirt XSmall
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Out of Print Book Nerd Unisex TShirt Medium
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Out of Print Pigeon So Many Books Unisex TShirt Medium
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Out of Print Nolite te bastardes carborondurum Womens Relaxed
Book SynopsisDon''t let the bastards grind you down. From The Handmaid''s Tale by Margaret Atwood.Product Details? Cotton/poly wide neck tee? Distressed, softened print? Color: blackSize & Fit? Relaxed fit? Runs true to size? Available in XS-3XL
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Out of Print Library Card and Stamp Enamel Pin Set
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Out of Print The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Enamel Pin
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Out of Print Books Turn Muggles Into Wizards Enamel Pin
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Out of Print Bookstore Cats Enamel Pin
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Out of Print Book Nerd Enamel Pin
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Out of Print Read Like a Narwhal Enamel Pin
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Out of Print When in Doubt Go to the Library Enamel Pin
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Out of Print Little Women Enamel Pin Set
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Out of Print Edgar Allan Poeka Dots Pouch
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Out of Print Pride and Prejudice Pouch
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Out of Print Jane Eyre Pouch
Book SynopsisJane Eyre pouch - cover art from the Universal Library edition jacket.(c) and TM 2019 Penguin Random House LLCProduct Details* 100% cotton canvas* Zipper enclosure* 9 w x 6 h* Made in USA
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Out of Print Book Nerd Pride Pouch
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Out of Print Bookshelf Pouch
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Out of Print Library Card Yellow Socks Small
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Out of Print Library Card Yellow Socks Large
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Out of Print Banned Books Socks Small
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Out of Print Edgar Allan Poeka Dot Socks Small
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Out of Print Sherlock Holmes Socks Large
Book SynopsisSherlock Holmes socks - Our sock game is afoot!Product Details? Unisex? 75% cotton, 20% polyester, 5% spandexSize & Fit? Small: Shoe Sizes: 5.5-9/Sock: 9-11? Large: Shoe Sizes: 8.5-12/Sock: 10-13
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Out of Print Hitchhikers Guide the the Galaxy Socks Small
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Out of Print Clockwork Orange Socks Large
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Out of Print Books Turn Muggles into Wizards Socks Large
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Out of Print Library Card Pride Socks Small
Book SynopsisShow your pride with these library card socks. Product Details ? Unisex ? 75% cotton, 20% polyester, 5% spandex? Color: rainbow Size & Fit ? Small: Shoe Sizes: 5.5-9/Sock: 9-11 ? Large: Shoe Sizes: 8.5-12/Sock: 10-13
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Out of Print Library Card Navy Socks Small
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Out of Print Library Card White Socks Large
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Out of Print Library Card Pink Socks Large
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Out of Print Fahrenheit 451 Socks Large
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Out of Print Pride and Prejudice Socks Small
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Out of Print Pride and Prejudice Socks Large
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