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“You’ve gone all fat and complacent because you’ve got your man, haven’t you?”There are things only your best friend can tell you but this outrageous suggestion is met with indignation from Polly Penhalligan, who is recently married, trying for a baby and blissfully happy in her beautiful manor farmhouse in Cornwall. At least, she was, until Pippa's unfortunate remark forces her to realise that her idyllic life of gorging on chocolate biscuits, counting her seemingly endless blessings and not getting dressed until lunchtime could be having a few unwelcome side-effects.So Polly decides to razz things up a bit -- and agrees to allow her home to be used as a location for a commercial. Having a glamorous film crew around should certainly put something of a bomb under rural life, shouldn't it? But even before the cameras are set up and the stars released from their kennels, Polly's life and marriage have been turned upside down.This time, it seems, she's gone too far...
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James L. Watson
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Stanford
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Press
Golden Arches East : McDonald's in East Asia, Second Edition
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McDonald's restaurants are found in over 100 countries, serving tens of millions of people each day. What are the cultural implications of this phenomenal success? The widely read―and widely acclaimed― Golden Arches East argues that McDonald's has largely become divorced from its American roots and become a "local" institution for an entire generation of affluent consumers in Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo. In the second edition, James L. Watson also covers recent attacks on the fast-food chain as a symbol of American imperialism, and the company's role in the obesity controversy currently raging in the U.S. food industry, bringing the story of East Asian franchises into the twenty-first century. Praise for the First " Golden Arches East is a fascinating study that explores issues of globalization by focusing on the role of McDonald's in five Asian economies and [concludes] that in many countries McDonald's has been absorbed by local communities and become assimilated, so that it is no longer thought of as a foreign restaurant and in some ways no longer functions as one." ―Nicholas Kristof, New York Times Book Review "This is an important book because it shows accurately and with subtlety how transnational culture emerges. It must be read by anyone interested in globalization. It is concise enough to be used for courses in anthropology and Asian studies." ―Joseph Bosco, China Journal "The strength of this book is that the contributors contextualize not just the food side of McDonald's, but the social and cultural activity on which this culture is embedded. These are culturally rich stories from the anthropology of everyday life." ―Paul Noguchi, Journal of Asian Studies "Here is the rare academic study that belongs in every library."― Library Journal
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Benny Hinn
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Thomas
Nelson
Inc
Good Morning, Holy Spirit
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The story of Benny Hinns personal encounter with the Holy Spirit and how that experience dramatically changed his life is a story God has used hundreds of thousands of times around the world to touch the lives of others.
Jean Rhys's Good Morning Midnight is an unforgettable portrait of a woman bravely confronting loneliness and despair in her quest for self-determination
In 1930s Paris, where one cheap hotel room is very like another, a young woman is teaching herself indifference. She has escaped personal tragedy and has come to France to find courage and seek independence. She tells herself to expect nothing, especially not kindness, least of all from men. Tomorrow, she resolves, she will dye her hair blonde. Jean Rhys was a talent before her time with an impressive ability to express the anguish of young women. In Good Morning, Midnight Rhys created the powerfully modern portrait of Sophia Jansen, whose emancipation is far more painful and complicated than she could expect, but whose confession is flecked with triumph and elation.
With an introduction by A.L. Kennedy 'Her eloquence in the language of human sexual transactions is chilling, cynical, and surprisingly moving'
A.L. Kennedy
Author: Jean Rhys
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date: 06 Oct 2015
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Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett |
William
Morrow
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
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According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.So the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon—both of whom have lived amongst Earth's mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle—are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist . . .
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BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.
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Chesley McLaren, Karen Karbo |
Skirt!
Gospel According to Coco Chanel : Life Lessons From The World's Most Elegant Woman
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Delving into the long, extraordinary life of renowned French fashion designer Coco Chanel, Karen Karbo has written a new kind of book, exploring Chanel's philosophy on a range of universal themes - from style to passion, from money and success to femininity and living life on your own terms.For a live viewing of Chesley McLaren's illustrations you can visit The 4th Wall Gallery.Click here for more info.
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Cecily von Ziegesar
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Poppy
Gossip Girl: The Third Collection
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Recommended for fans of the show or teen dramas. A fast-paced, addictive read with scandalous plot twists and relatable characters. Each book delves deeper into the intertwined lives of the wealthy teens, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the glamorous but cutthroat world of Manhattan's elite.
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An inspiration for the creation of houses of prayer around the world, The Grace Outpouring is a captivating account of spiritual renewal on a Welsh hillside. When Roy Godwin turned his back on a lucrative consulting job to lead the quiet retreat center Ffald-y-Brenin in West Wales, he wasn’t sure what was next. Then God showed up. In the years since the Godwins welcomed their first surprise guests to Ffald-y-Brenin, God has drawn thousands of seekers to this converted hill-farm with a tangible presence of healing and power. Along with its accompanying study guide, The Grace Outpouring offers fascinating stories of God’s work on a remote hillside as well as inspiring insight into how God can work in readers’ own communities.
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This amazing new title reflects the true essence of the expression expect the unexpected. It's all about the things that enhance the space in which we live, things that infuse energy into the objects around us such as clocks, shoes, ornaments, umbrellas, chairs, tables, blankets, cups! Is there actually anything on this planet that cannot be enhanced with graphics the top international designers and artists with work featured within this book don't think so. Graphics Alive 2 is a worthy successor to the highly successful Graphics Alive, and further explores the powerful forms of graphic art and illustration that we experience in our everyday lives. It covers everything from fashion and furniture to toys, household goods, in-store decorations and shop windows. Works featured include items that embrace us from head to toe and transport us (both physically and mentally) near and far.
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Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: NORTH PARADE PUB.
Publication Date: 01 Mar 2015
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Kelly Knauer
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Time
Books
Great Events of the 20th Century
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Since 1923, one magazine -- TIME -- has taken the pulse of the century week by week, and the result is an unparalleled chronicle of our times. Now, the editors of TIME have opened their archives to create this lasting portrait of one of history's most turbulent and memorable eras. From the death throes of Hitler's Nazi Reich to the birth pains of Israel, from the advent of the Iron Curtain to the toppling of the Berlin Wall.
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Dr. Mortimer Adler
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Washington
Square
Press,
Inc.
Great Ideas from the Great Books
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12mo. An excellent copy.
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John Elkington
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Fast
Company
Press
Green Swans : The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism
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Even leading capitalists admit that capitalism is broken. Green Swans is a manifesto for system change designed to serve people, planet, and prosperity. In his twentieth book, John Elkington—dubbed the “Godfather of Sustainability”—explores new forms of capitalism fit for the twenty-first century. If Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s “Black Swans” are problems that take us exponentially toward breakdown, then “Green Swans” are solutions that take us exponentially toward breakthrough. The success—and survival—of humanity now depends on how we rein in the first and accelerate the second.Green Swans draws on Elkington’s first-hand experience in some of the world’s best-known boardrooms and C-suites. Using case studies, real-world examples, and profiles on emergent technologies, Elkington shows how the weirdest “Ugly Ducklings” of today’s world may turn into tomorrow’s world-saving Green Swans. This book is a must-read for business leaders in corporations great and small who want to help their businesses survive the coming shift in global priorities over the next decade and expand their horizons from responsibility, through resilience, and onto regeneration.
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Tracey West, Veronica Wasserman, Rob Valois |
Grosset
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Dunlap
Grievous Attacks!
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This second novel in the The Clone Wars series is a collection of three stories based on episodes of the television series and features everyone?s favorite cybergenetic villain, General Grievous.
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Ann Aguirre
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Ace
Grimspace
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Grimspace is an action-packed science fiction novel that follows the story of Sirantha Jax, a rare gene carrier with the ability to navigate through grimspace. Readers who enjoy adrenaline-fueled space adventures will appreciate the non-stop action and intensity of the plot. The book features a strong female protagonist, a mix of politics and rebellion, and a carefully crafted universe that feels both familiar and exciting. Overall, Grimspace is a page-turner that hooks the reader from the first chapter and doesn't let go until the very end.
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Tony Kushner, Moisés Kaufman |
Vintage
Gross Indecency : The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
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Winner of the Lambda Literary AwardIn this stunning work of theater, Moises Kaufman turns the trials of Oscar Wilde into a riveting human and intellectual drama.In April 1895 Oscar Wilde brought a libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry, the father of his youthful lover, who had publicly maligned him as a sodomite. In doing so, England's reigning man of letters set in motion a series of events that would culminate in his ruin and imprisonment. For within a year the bewildered Wilde himself was on trial for acts of "gross indecency" and, implicitly--for a vision of art that outraged Victorian propriety. Expertly interweaving courtroom testimony with excerpts from Wilde's writings and the words of his contemporaries, Gross Indecency unveils its subject in all his genius and human frailty, his age in all its complacency and repression. The result is a play that will be read and studied for decades to come.
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Two prostitutes are murdered in Tokyo.Twenty years previously both women were educated at the same elite school for young ladies, and had seemingly promising futures ahead of them.But in a world of dark desire and vicious ambition, for both women, prostitution meant power. Grotesque is a masterful and haunting thriller, a chilling exploration of women's secret lives in modern day Japan.
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Frank B. Minirth
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Moody
Press
Growing Into Wholeness : Putting Body, Mind, and Spirit Back Together
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Helps you establish good habits and right priorities for healthy living. It gives you tools to become whole in every part of your being. Included 6 essential keys to whole-person health; exercises in spiritual, mental, and physical health; 25 common defense mechanisms that indicate a mental or spiritual problem; a self-evaluation quiz, and answers to questions about different therapies. Find solutions that can lead to fulfillment, joy, and renewed health.
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Henri Marchal
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Les
Éditions
G.
Van
Oest
Of
Paris
And
Brussels
Guide Archeologique aux Temples d'Angkor
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Elbert Hubbard
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Wm.
H.
Wise
&
Co.
Guide Book for Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great
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Guide to The Lake District with An Outline Guide for Walkers and A Special Section for Motorists
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Guide to the New Forest with Southampton, Salisbury, Romsey, Winchester, Etc.
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Daryl Guppy
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Wiley
Guppy Trading : Essential Methods for Modern Trading
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A compilation of the very best of Daryl Guppy Daryl Guppy has been one of Australia's foremost experts on share trading and charting for almost 20 years. His first book, Share Trading , is still a must-read for people wanting to learn about the market and is widely accepted as the best-selling trading book ever in Australia. Guppy Trading contains detailed analysis of many topics, Guppy Trading contains 23 of the most enduring and important chapters from Guppy's earlier books, completely revised, and combines them with 10 entirely new chapters. These new chapters detail new trading methods and instruments that have been developed to create additional opportunities and ensure survival in interconnected modern markets. This comprehensive compendium is critical reading for traders looking to maximise their returns.
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David McCallum, Patrick Robinson |
Harpertorch
H.M.S. Unseen
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"H.M.S. Unseen" is a must-read for fans of action-packed spy thrillers. The book's most distinctive feature is the tense cat-and-mouse game between the National Security Adviser and the cunning terrorist spy, set against the backdrop of the open sea. The realistic portrayal of submarine warfare and technological espionage will keep readers on edge until the final page.
Ever since he saw the legendary player known as the 'Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! He decides to join the team at the high school the Little Giant went to-and then surpass him. Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?
After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, the King of the Court, Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy who is supposed to be his rival ends up being his teammate?!
Author: Haruichi Furudate
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Publication Date: 28 Jul 2016
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Eoin Colfer
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Disney-hyperion
Half Moon Investigations
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Fletcher Moon has never been like other kids. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname “Half Moon” because of his short stature. But the real reason Fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, he’s had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. And after graduating at the top of his Internet class, he is officially certified as the youngest detective in the world. He even has a silver-plated detective’s badge to prove it. Everything is going along fine until two things a classmate hires him to solve a crime, and his prized badge is stolen. All signs point to the town’s most notorious crime family, the Sharkeys.As Fletcher follows the clues, evidence of a conspiracy begins to emerge. But before he can crack the case, Fletcher finds himself framed for a serious crime. To clear his name, he will have to pair up with the unlikeliest of allies and go on the run from the authorities. Fletcher has twelve hours to find the guilty party--or he is the guilty party.
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Bob Buford
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Zondervan
Half Time : Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance
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Bob Buford believes the second half of your life can be better than the first. Much better. But first, you need time to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. So he recommends that a reader call 'halftime' to reflect not only on where he's going, but why. In Halftime, Buford focuses on this important time of transition--the time when, as he says, a person moves beyond the first half of the game of life. It's halftime, a time of revitalization and for catching new vision for living the second, most rewarding half of life. As Buford explains, 'My passion is to multiply all that God has given me, and in the process, give it back.' That requires asking important questions: What am I really good at? What do I want to do? What is most important to me? What do I want to be remembered for? If my life were absolutely perfect, what would it look like? Buford fills Halftime with a blend of personal insight, true-life examples, and quotes from those who have successfully navigated the exhilarating and potentially dangerous shoals of midlife. Complete with a discussion guide, Halftime provides the encouragement and wisdom to propel your life on a new course away from mere success to true significance--and the best years of your life.
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Jeff Galloway
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Meyer
&
Meyer
Sport
Half-Marathon
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For both beginners and experienced runners, Half-Marathon offers a step-by-step program with Jeff Galloway's trademarked run-walk-run method. The book emphasizes injury-free training and guidance on setting realistic goals for various performances. With practical information on nutrition, shoes, stretching, and strengthening, Half-Marathon is a holistic guide to prepare for the highly popular half marathon distance. Jeff Galloway's personal journey from an average teenage runner to Olympian adds an inspirational layer to the book.
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Kody Keplinger
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Hodder
Children's
Books
Hamilton High: The DUFF : NOW ON NETFLIX
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Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn't think she's the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She's also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her "the Duff," she throws her Coke in his face. But things aren't so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him. Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn't such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she's falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone. And eventually, through this realization, Bianca begins to see how harmful her unhealthy way of dealing with her problems has been, and finds a way to confront them head on.
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Whether you're a die-hard vegetarian or a committed carnivore, the mouthwatering veggie recipes in Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Vegetarian Recipes can be enjoyed by the whole family to keep everyone healthy and happy. Choose from simple snacks such as Mushroom and Ginger Crispy Wontons or Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup to more filling Thai Red Curry Vegetable Pies and the tempting Tiramisu Cheesecake. With such a considerable selection, you'll be able to create fantastic vegetarian meals to suit all persuasions and occasions.Every recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph and clever variations and new ideas, giving you over 200 meals to choose from. The hardest part for you is deciding which delicious dish to cook first!
Author: Louise Pickford
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Publication Date: 06 Dec 2016
They were legends based on myths myths of fantasy, power, and black magic. The tales of their tours were the most outrageous in the already excess-laden annals of modern music. The era of Led Zeppelin personified sex, drugs, and rock & roll.Based on interviews with the band's musicians, friends, employees, and lovers, Hammer of the Gods tells the shocking story of Led Zeppelin's successes and excesses in the 70s when Zeppelin reigned as the industry's biggest act.Exclusive sources. Documents. Interviews. Photos. Revelations about a band and an industry at its shameless peak. Read it all, and see why Hammer of the Gods is a classic of rock journalism in its own right."
Author: Stephen Davis
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Publication Date: 17 Feb 2007