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Still Life In this sequel to "The Virgin in the Garden", Byatt illuminates the conflicts between ambition and domesticity, confinement and self-fulfilment, while providing a observation of intellectual and cultural life in England during the 1950s.

Winnie the Pooh A Celebration of the Silly Old Bear

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Puffin Book of Stories for Seven-year-olds, The This is a collection of stories to read aloud, aimed specifically at seven-year-old children. It can be used at school, in storytelling groups or for bedtime reading.

Very Hungry Caterpillar, The A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food in this story aimed at the very young.

Stags and Hens "Stags and Hens" takes place in the gents and ladies loos of a tacky Liverpool club, where Dave and Linda, unbeknownst to each other, hold their stag and hen parties.

Administration Procedures for Higher Secretarial Diplomas This textbook covers the next level in administration after the Diploma in Administration and Secretarial Procedures. It provides the underpinning knowledge for the higher diploma in Administrative Procedures qualification offered by RSA with up-to-date

Royal Palaces of India, The An in-depth survey of Indian palaces. It contains photographs to display the beauty and atmosphere of these buildings, and George Michell evokes life within the palaces and describes their many elements: halls, courtyards, temples, mosques, private apart

Ruthless Romans "Ruthless Romans" reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animal

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Networking All-in-one Desk Reference for Dummies This reference is a useful resource for network administrators, containing nine convenient minibooks in a single 840-page volume. Topics include: networking basics; building a network; and network administration.

Equipe "Equipe" Part 2 builds on the foundations laid in Part 1. It has a thorough approach to grammar, clear objectives with key language highlighted, and a strong focus on study skills. A soap-style story at the start of each unit introduces new language in c

Adobe Scripting This volume covers: scripting procedure and techniques for Photoshop and Illustrator using Applescript for Mac and VB for Windows; automate tasks like linking graphics to a database; transforming images; and performing batch processes.

Forgotten Voices of the Great War Using unique Imperial War Museum archive material, the story of the final stages of World War I is told in the words of the men who were there. It covers the great spring offensive by the Germans through to 11 November 1918, when "The bloody war was over

Professional PHP Web Services This work discusses what Web Services are, how they are important in enterprise computing today and the various standards and programming models to building Web Services using PHP.

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Due Preparations for the Plague Lowell dreads the anniversary of the hijacked Paris-New York flight on which his mother was killed when he was 16 but Samantha, a survivor of the disaster, plagues him with calls about the "truth" of what happened. When his father dies suddenly, the whol

Lady of Hay Jo Clifford, a successful journalist, is all set to disprove hypnosis and past-life regression, until she submits to a simple hypnotic session and finds herself reliving the experiences of Matilda, Lady of Hay, the wife of a baron at the time of King Joh

Mr. Commitment A second novel about modern relationships in which the protagonist, Duffy, is happy to be engaged to Mel, but when they start to host dinner parties for couples and to talk about babies, he doubts whether he feels responsible enough to get married. From

Advancing Nursing Practice in Cancer and Palliative Care This volume critically explores and analyses the themes and pragmatics of advancing nursing practice in relation to cancer and palliative care. Each chapter considers key elements of advanced practice in terms of conceptual, practical and organizational

Dracula A retelling of the classic horror story about Count Dracula, designed for children.

CLAIT Plus With exercises to encourage students to practice their skills, this student book supports the OCR IT Certificate at level 2. It also includes assignments which show students how to analyze, structure and present information, as well as self-assessment ch

Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, The The second volume of the standard edition of the complete psychological works of Sigmund Freud.

Dictionary of Accounting This authoritative dictionary will be invaluable to a range of students and professionals in the world of accounting and finance. Now substantially updated and expanded for this new edition.

Interactive Computer Graphics This title features a top-down, programming-oriented approach to computer graphics. Capitalizing upon this top-down and hands-on approach, the text aims to quickly get students writing interesting 3D graphics programs.

Woof! Woof! Intended for children aged 6-18 months, each "First Picture Word Book" uses bright and colourful pictures of familiar objects to help develop talking and observation skills.

Times History of War, The This text reveals how warfare has been shaped by social, political, technological, agricultural and even climatic changes. It investigates how warfare has, in turn, been the agent of political and social change. Maps chart the campaigns and battles that

Penguin Dictionary of Building, The Entries range from foundations and footings to the fixing of roof tiles, cover bricklaying, joinery, plastering, brazing, soldering, plumbing, shoring, lightweight concrete work and the fixing of doors and windows among explanations of a host of other pr

Perfect Puppy, The Aims to teach owners to bring up a puppy to be well-behaved, friendly and happy. The book deals exclusively with raising a puppy and promotes good, responsible ownership aiming to prevent problems in adult dogs.

On Beckham In 1998, David Beckham was scorned by the press for making two mistakes - he got a red card and he was photographed wearing a skirt. In 2002, teenaged girls pine over his posters and Thai monks build shrines to him. This title tracks his acsent from vili

Teach Yourself English for International Business This double CD provides approximately two hours of listening material and accompanies the book "Teach Yourself English for International Business" (0-340-87137-7). The book and CDs are also available as a pack (0-340-87138-5)."

Seeress of Kell, The Now in the final stages of their quest for his son, Garion and his companions travel to Kell to consult the only undamaged copy of the Malloreon Gospels. For centuries the Seers have guarded this book from the Grolims and even had their wizards put a cur

e-Quals City and Guilds Level 1 Certification for IT Users Endorsed by City and Guilds for use with The Certificate for IT Users Level 1 (part of the City & Guilds e-Quals suite). Practice assignments at the end of each unit are based on City & Guilds specifications.

Natural Life, A In this autobiography, David Bellamy depicts a childhood of discovery and adventure growing up in Carlshalton during World War Two. He also writes of his more serious concerns, with his reputation for being outspoken and undeterred revealed in his battle

Access 2000 Core MOUS Exam This manual is a tool for preparing for the MOUS Exam. Officially endorsed by Microsoft, it is a reference for both work and home. The CD-ROM includes numerous sample documents which are transformed during the exercises, as well as the completed versions

Textbook on Consumer Law Oughton and Lowry explain the general theories that underpin consumer protection law and the ways in which they are applied regarding tort, safety, marketing veracity, exemption clauses, holiday law and general product quality.

Piltdown Forgery, The Chris Stringer of the Natural History Museum in London provides an introduction to the Piltdown man story, and an afterword containing the latest detective-work. Ever-increasing technological powers may one day reveal who did what, and why, but until t

Law of Employment Stating the modern law of employment in a readable and accurate manner, this text covers every area of employment law, both from an individual and collective standpoint. It is designed as a working text for students of law and management, and as a refere

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New Higher Physics This text covers all the required content for both Higher Physics and Intermediate 2 Physics. It introduces experimental procedures and everyday examples where relevant.

Cambridge Companion to Darwin, The These essays form an accessible guide to Darwin.

Snowman, The A 20th anniversary edition of "The Snowman", a picture book about a boy and his flying frozen friend.

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Something to Talk About Lucy is determined to find a girlfriend for her best friend, Max and introduces him to her beautiful friend, Jenny. Soon easy-going Max is running scared of man-eater Jenny and would prefer to be out flying his power kites than falling into the dating pi

Managing Geography This volume covers the three core units of the AQA C specification: managing change in the human environment; managing the physical environment; and managing economic development. It includes exam-style questions, coursework advice and key skills activit

Brecon Beacons This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It includes the following information: tourist information, camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, and selected places of

Master Visually Windows XP With step-by-step instructions and screenshots, this book covers new features in Windows XP, including the new interface, the enhanced start menu, the MyPictures digital image organizer, the MyMusic organizer, and Media Player 8. The CD contains a fully

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Chronicle of the Roman Republic An illustrated account of 56 leading characters who played defining parts in the great adventure and final tragedy that was the Roman Republic. It builds into an overview of the development and expansion of Rome with the support of numerous timelines, ge

Flash X Magic Using a results-oriented approach, this text gives readers the essential projects to immediately get started with Flash X. The CD-ROM includes all the project files necessary to complete each project in the book.

Beyond Belief V.S. Naipaul revisits the countries that featured in his 1981 book, "Among the Believers", to survey the development of these Islamic states. He explores what Arab Islam has done to the histories of Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan and Malaysia, and how the con

Shooting at the Stars Caroline Blake, Lizzy Carter and Antonia Clarke - two happy with their lot, one less so - find their paths cross when the engaging Tom Grainger moves into each of their lives.

Lisa & Co. Lisa, Hester, Julia, Helen and Caroline fall in and out of love, finding and losing the men of their dreams.

Public Monuments An account of the history of the public monument from the 1870s, when erecting them became an artistic, political and social preoccupation, to today, when the distinction between public monuments and public sculpture is increasingly blurred.

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Miss Marple Omnibus The first of three omnibuses which bring together all 12 Miss Marple novels. This volume contains "The Body in the Library", "The Moving Finger", "A Murder is Announced" and "The 4.50 from Paddington".

Contatti 2 This second state follow on to "Contatti" helps build on the skills already learnt and introduces new language and grammar structures. The emphasis is on genuine communication, but language and grammar structures are not neglected.

Castle Storm In the land of Welkin, Sylver, leader of a band of outlaw weasels, is on a quest: to find the humans who abandoned the land many years ago and bring them back. With his small band of weasels he journeys south through myriad adventures in search of an anc

Neverwinter Nights, This official strategy guide to "Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide" provides comprehensive character coverage and development strategies; a step-by-step walkthrough for the entire game; expert battle tactics; and a complete bestiary to defeat eve

Hallam Square In this saga set in 19th-century Lancashire and featuring the Gibson family, Annie is now happily married to mill-owner Frederick Hallam, but a threat from the past emerges to cause her anxiety.

How to Succeed as a Working Parent Leading on from his "How to Succeed as a Parent", Steve Chalke explains how parents can achieve the right balance between work and home. He takes the reader through all the necessary steps to achieve the right balance as a working parent.

Four Letters of Love Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other, but how will they ever know it? This novel is about destiny, acceptance and the tragedies and miracles of everyday life - a story about the power of love in all its guises.

Archangel Running a small errand for the British Intelligence Service turns into a nightmare for a young man when he is arrested by the Soviet Secret Police and sentenced to 15 years in a desolate labour camp.

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Collins School Dictionary, The This dictionary has been specifically developed for the educational needs and development of secondary pupils. It contains over 50,000 references, 20,000 main entries/head words, 30,000 definitions, 5000 etymologies and 1500 synonym entries listing 6500

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500 of the Most Witty, Acerbic and Erudite Things Ever Said About Money A collection of quotes on money, wealth, investment, and business success, selected from a wide variety of sources.

Business Studies Written to help all AS and A Level Business Studies students and endorsed by CIE

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King of Capri, The When a greedy king wakes up one morning everything he owns has gone, blown across the sea to Naples. When a humble washerwoman wakes up that same morning her backyard is full of things that were not there the night before. Soon the king and the washerwom

Riding School This text features contemporary photographs, specially taken at a riding school location, and provides a balance of practical riding skills and eye-catching design. Readers follow real riding students as they learn how to care for ponies and master basic

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Barclay Prayer Book, A This text aims to be an inspirational resource for individuals and clergy. It is written in a down-to-earth way and with an enthusiasm aiming to inspire spirituality and faith among its readers.

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Eyewitness Guides Index This index is an encyclopaedic listing of all the topics covered in the 100 Eyewitness Guides reference books.

Paradise The theme of this novel is the anatomy of an internecine war, cultural, religious and racial. It is waged between a community of nuns and the strays and misfits who arrive at their convent for safe haven, and those who dwell in the surrounding black town

How Wireless Works "How Wireless Works" explains every aspect of wireless communications, from the remote control on your coffee table to the most sophisticated wireless Internet networks.

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All Quiet on the Orient Express A handyman on a Lakeland campsite plans to head east to India, but he finds that he gradually becomes one of the local fixtures, at the pub, on the farm or on the lake. Perhaps the India trip can wait after all. From the author of THE RESTRAINT OF BEAS

Silva A celebration of trees in Britain with the focus on native species. There are chapters on evolution; the sociological, economic and cultural influences on man; diversity of species and their interrelationships; myths and legends; medicinal properties; an

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Happy Prince, The These fantasies and true-to-life fables were created by Oscar Wilde for his own sons. Here is the tale of the Prince who is not as happy as he seems, of the Selfish Giant who learns how to love children, and of the Star-Child who suffers bitter trials wh

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Environmental Law Statutes Sweet and Maxwell "Statutes" offer accurate and comprehensive coverage of all core and several popular optional subjects on current law courses. Compiled using data from "WestlawUK", each text provides the most up-to-date statutory material. This statute

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Machine Poems A collection of poems about all kinds of machines - cars, washing machines, telephones and the central heating system - by the same author/illustrator team who created "Noisy Poems" and "People Poems".

XML for Data Architects This text offers practical leadership and architectural advice on how to prepare an organization to take advantage of Web services and a service-oriented architecture.

Instant Russian Designed for those who want to speak basic Russian immediately, or those who have tried other courses without success, this course uses a carefully structured method that targets only the most important vocabulary and grammar and gets you speaking straig

Oxford Starter Chinese Dictionary, The This dictionary is designed to give users a comprehensive introduction to Chinese in a completely new way. It covers all the vocabulary learners will need in their first years of study and gives guidance to the grammar and usage of the language.

Cambridge Advanced Mathematics Core 1 and 2 is designed and written specifically for the OCR 2005 Core 1 and Core 2 AS modules.

Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling Engineering Journal and Workbook This text maps to a web-based Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling course. It prepares students for the BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level I exam, reinforcing learned concepts through hands-on exercises.

Right Side Up This text is a clarion call for far-reaching changes in the way marketers think and act based on a damning critique of what passes for marketing and branding today.

House Doctor Instant Makeovers Packed with hints and tips for fixing up the house and adding hundreds to its value, this book is aimed at all home enthusiasts. A number of different styles are covered: Victorian; country; retro; minimalist chic; seaside; and so forth.

Business Benefits Through Project Management This text aims to show senior managers how PRINCE2 can allow them to delegate yet retain control of the big picture, how projects can be initiated and run successfully without massive management cost or overhead. In short, it indicates how to get the des

Oxford Spanish Dictionary This title covers over 300,000 words and phrases, and more than 480,000 translations. Hundreds of special entries give information on life and culture in the Spanish-speaking world, and in-text notes give extra help with grammar and usage.

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Java and BlueJ An introduction to "BlueJ", Java development environment that runs on top of the Sun Microsystems Java Development Kit making use of the standard compiler and virtual machine. It has been specifically designed for the introductory teaching of object-orie

Windows of the Mind Each of these stories centres around one of the five senses.

Computer Graphics and Virtual Environments This is a tutorial guide to concepts in graphics, including state-of-the-art techniques and novel applications such as virtual reality and other forms of 3D interaction. The text has a programming emphasis, building towards a complete 3D system in C.

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Birds of Britain and Ireland This illustrated guide to birds enables quick and easy identification of 240 species found in Britain and Ireland. The text includes information about where it might be seen, where it breeds, its food, and whether it migrates or is a resident.

Revise for Pure Mathematics Revision book written specifically for the Edexcel AS and A Level exams offering: worked examination questions and examples with hints on answering examination questions successfully; test-yourself section; key points reinforcing what students have learn

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Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits, The This work features numerous practical applications using realistic values to computer engineering, instrumentation, electronics and signals. The third edition presents a modern approach to classic circuit analysis, design, and evaluation, emphasizing the

Jerk on One End, A Mixing memoir, history, adventure, folklore and descriptions of the deep, this is a meditation on the excitement and pleasures of fishing. Robert Hughes traces his love of fishing back to his boyhood on Sydney Harbour, and recounts the high and low point

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Oliver Twist The "Star Plays" series is designed to build the confidence through performance of young readers at the crucial 10-13 age range. This is a dramatized version of the Charles Dickens classic, the story of a badly treated workhouse boy who runs away and fal

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Ghost Children Seventeen years ago Angela Carr aborted an unwanted child. The father, Christopher Moore, was devastated by the loss and the couple went their separate ways. Years later, whilst walking his dog on the heath, a horrifying discovery compels Christopher to

Ripening Sun, The In 1990, Patricia Atkinson and her husband moved to the Dordogne, planning to earn their living as financial consultants, while an employee tended their small vineyard. Then the stock-market crashed, her husband returned to England and she was left to sa

Supply Teaching Provides a range of activities intended to be used in a variety of locations. Divided into six chapters, one for each area of the early years curriculum, the activities include listening to and responding to rhymes, moving with confidence and imagination

Domesday Book The Domesday Book was described by David Hume as "the most valuable piece of antiquity possessed by any nation". This text presents a complete translation of this extraordinary document."

Sandbear When Hare decided to stop and play in the sand he did not think about what he was going to do or how his game was going to turn out. But Hare makes a Sandbear and soon there is a special relationship forged between the two that is going to be far more im

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Linda McCartney A biography of photographer, vegetarian cook and wife of Sir Paul McCartney, written by an author who knew both of them for over 30 years. Interviews with the couple, friends and family, and the perspective of a 30-year friendship have gone into the book

Journey of Man, The This work shows how the truth about our ancestors is hidden in our genetic code, and reveals how developments in the cutting-edge science of population have made it possible to create a family tree for the whole of humanity.

Theatre, The This history of theatre is worldwide in scope, ranging from its ancient origins to the variety of forms which it has taken in our own age. The book covers acting, direction, stagecraft, theatre architecture and design, and the evolution of dramatic liter

L is for Lawless, By the author of "K is for Killer". This is a rollercoaster ride through Texas and Kentucky on the trail of long-buried treasure and desperate hard men."

Bookseller of Kabul, The In the spring of 2002, journalist Asne Seierstad went to Afghanistan to live with a family for several months. Here she reveals her experiences, telling the story of Sultan Khan - who defied the authorities for 20 years to supply books to the people of K

Kings and Queens A sticker book with self-adhesive stickers on kings and queens, intended for use both at home and at school. The extra stickers can be used to decorate books and stationery. #FDE

Family and Friends Beginning with a wedding photograph, this story charts the loves and lives of a family and their friends, following each of them through their own struggles, triumphs and sorrows. Anita Brookner is the author of "Brief Lives", "Lewis Percy", "Providence"

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Security+ Certification All-in-one Exam Guide This is a comprehensive exam guide covering the foundation level security certification for networking professionals; Security+ from CompTIA. It includes 100 per cent coverage of all exam objectives for the Security+ Certification, and also serves as an

Oracle 9i Development by Example Oracle 9i provides native support for Java and XML. This book is designed for current database developers who want to increase productivity quickly, as well as managers and administrators who simply want to get up-to-speed on the changes brought about wi

Rocks, Minerals and Fossils of the World A guide which aims to enable the collector and enthusiast to identify rocks, minerals and fossils from all over the world. The text covers collecting and conserving fossils, their major characteristics and details of where they are located.

Precious Time In order that she may spend more time with her young son Ned, Clara Costello trades in her secure job for a camper van named Winnie. They set off on a tour of adventure. When they arrive in Deaconsbridge, they soon become drawn into the lives of the loca

Hidden Connections, The This text demonstrates how tightly humans are connected with the fabric of life and suggests that it is imperative to organize the world according to a different set of values and beliefs, not only for the well-being of human organizations, but for the s

Understanding Social Work Social work is both a demanding and rewarding profession. This book provides a helpful introduction to the nature of social work, its legal and policy base, the knowledge, skills and values involved, and the challenges and pitfalls practitioners face.

History Each book and accompanying CD-ROM in the series contains a collection of resources designed to match the specified requirements for particular teaching units in the History QCA Scheme of Work.

Journey, The Everyone in Washington knows Madeleine and Jack Hunter. Maddy is a TV anchorwoman and Jack the head of her network and presidential adviser. Behind closed doors however, Maddy lives in fear of her cruel husband. Joining a commission on violence against w

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Official Body Control Pilates Manual, The This book has "How will pilates help me? " as its keynote, so after explaining the fundamental eight principles through accessible, balanced core programmes come "pilates prescriptions" for your specific needs.

Social Psychology Aiming to provide psychology students with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to social psychology, this text is in line with the revised social psychology component of the AEB A Level syllabus. Conclusions and a detailed summary for each chapt

First Time Manager, The Designed for the new manager, this guide aims to dispel any fears associated with the diverse responsibilities of management. It includes direct and comprehensive advice on areas of difficulty and presents techniques for effective communication, delegati

Shetland - Yell, Unst and Fetlar This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It includes the following information: tourist information, camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, and selected places of

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Effective TCP/IP Programming This text contains mini-lessons which aim to take the guesswork out of efficient network programming. Common TCP/IP problems are examined and critical details are explored.

Bully An illustrated book about bullying which was shortlisted for the Smarties Book Prize.

Ottoman Empire, 1700-1922, The Surveys the history of the Ottoman Empire from 1700 to 1922.

Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr., The Compiled from his own papers, this biography of Martin Luther King shows how the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student rebelled against segregation and how as a dedicated young minister, he constantly questioned the depths of his faith and limits

Over Hill and Dale A sequel to "The Other Side of the Dale", about the author working as a schools inspector, a colourful cast of characters include the mostly mad staff at County Hall, teachers who range from saints to stand-ins and the children who find ways of embarassi

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High Stakes Steven Scott owns horses but does not know much about them. He sacks his trainer because he suspects underhand dealings going on. He is soon to find out that moneymaking drives some people to manoeuvering and they will go a long way to protect themselves

Raising Happy Children A different kind of parenting book, this guide moves away from the "one expert, one voice" childcare books toward a synthesis of research from a wide range of world-renowned professionals, together with the experiences of real parents and children.

Diet Cure, The Beginning with a "Quick Symptom Questionnaire", which helps identify underlying biochemical imbalances, this volume outlines an eight-step programme to help re-balance the body chemistry by using natural supplements.

Music of the Spheres, The Summer 1795, and London is thronging with French emigres. Rumours of spies and intrigue are rife. One faction under suspicion is the Montpellier circle, a group of astronomers searching for a planet they call Selene. Jonathan Absey of the Home Office is

Revise A2 Level Biology for OCR This revision guide is written at the appropriate level for the exam, giving students a clear indication of the level they are expected to achieve. The content covers everything students need to know for the OCR exams, without extra information needed fo

Partial Eclipse Jennifer is in solitary confinement. Through the world of memory and imagination she lives in, two stories emerge; her romantic relationship with a jazz musician and the link this has with her imprisonment, and the experiences she imagines her ancestor h

Far Side Gallery, The The fifth in the "Gallery" series, this is a selection of Far Side cartoons from 1993 to 1995.

Mastering Crystal Reports 9 Crystal Reports is a tool for creating reports from any data source. This text is intended for Power users who need more than the documentation offers; network, database and website administrators who need to analyse and report data; and developers who n

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Lives of Christopher Chant, The The childhood of Chrestomanci. Everything in this book happens at least twenty-five years before the story told in "Charmed Life".."

CCDA Exam Certification Guide This is the official test preparation guide for the CCDA 640-861 design exam. It aims to prepare students with proven study tools like foundation summaries and pre- and post-chapter quizzes to ensure mastery of the subject matter.

Professional PHP4 XML This title covers the PHP language, the XML standard and the intersection between these widely used technologies. You will learn the "core" standards for XML processing such as Xpath, Dom, SAX and XSLT and how to use them from PHP.

Ireland This is a full colour map with an emphasis on places of tourist interest in addition to a detailed road network. Features include: a handy touring scale of 7.5 miles to 1 inch; over 20 categories of tourist information; a full index to place names and pl

German Phrase Book This pack - containing a Gem phrase book and CD - provides the opportunity to hear and practise German. The phrases are kept short and simple so that by listening two or three times, you can pick up the essentials. The CD also covers what the shopkeeper,

Georgian Princesses, The The author provides a detailed and chronological account of the princesses and consort Queens of the Georgian era, from Sophia, mother of George I and therefore of the Hanoverian dynasty in Britain, to Adelaide, consort to William IV, whose failure to pr

Accidental Zillionaire, The Paul Allen is a mysterious and highly private billionaire who, along with Bill Gates, founded Microsoft. Allen has been characterized as an eccentric, a nerd, and a genius. This volume reveals the man behind the legend.

Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, The This complete "Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" contains the books "The Wounded Land", "The One Tree" and "White Gold Wielder". 4000 years have passed since Covenant first freed the land from the devastating grip of Lord Foul and his minions.

Key Management Ratios Business ratios are the figures that provide management with targets and standards for their organisation. This book enables managers of different functions to work together towards achieving business goals. This edition covers many areas and includes ad

Creating a Local Network with Windows 98 Designed for the beginner or non-expert, this visual reference takes users through all aspects of networking, from explaining the advantages of networking to connecting a PC with a Mac, or a network with the Internet.

Suddenly! When Preston walked home from school one day, "suddenly" something nearly happened to him. It gave him the strangest feeling that he was being followed .... and he was right.

Helping Young Children to Learn Through Play This title is aimed at those working with children three to five years old. It presents the key ideas in and best practice for child care students and is written to support Early Learning goals.

FrontPage 2002 for Dummies FrontPage 2002 enables Web site creation and management for both novice users and Web professionals by offering ease of use and support for the latest Web technologies. "FrontPage 2002 for Dummies" aims to deliver the know-how you need to create state-of

Marks of Opulence Explores the connection between the great artistic patrons and the artists they commissioned, from the 11th-century Catholic Church to the birth of modernism. The book is a survey of 1000 years of artistic endeavour in Western Europe, arguing that money

Markets, Hierarchies and Networks This text presents a set of articles which attempt to answer basic questions on the co-ordination of social life by using models of markets, hierarchy and networks. These three models aim to provide a basis for the analysis of social life that transcends

Essential China Designed for ease of use with colour-coded sections, this text is full of information, from suggested walks and tours to listings of the best places to eat, drink, stay, shop and be entertained. Essential travel information is presented in an easy-to-use

Murder is Announced, A The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Miss Marple, are amazed by an advertisement in the local paper which reads "A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm. Unable to resist, a crowd begins to

20th Century Art Box 50 Postcards showing images from The 20th Century Art Book

Notes from an Italian Garden Thirty years ago Joan Marble and her sculptor husband Robert Cook bought an unpromising piece of land near Canale in an area north of Rome, home to the ancient Etruscans. Here, despite many obstacles, they created a wonderful garden.

Big Blue Treasury Help Ojo and Tutter follow the clues as they try and solve a mystery at the Big Blue House; and discover who gets a surprise in the mailbox. These and many other stories are in this special collection of favourite stories set in The Big Blue House.

History of the English Speaking Peoples This last volume in the series spans the period between 1815 and 1901. It draws to a close when the British Empire is at its peak - with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history, Queen Vict

Renaissance Garden in England, The The great formal gardens of Tudor and Stuart England are a lost art form. This book sets out to evoke both the people and the ideas that led to the creation of the English Renaissance garden. Figures included are: Robert Cecil; Francis Bacon; Inigo Jones

Fox in Socks A book and tape pack. The soundtrack to the story enhances both the action and the mood of the titles. Each tape has a fast production side and a slower, read-along version.

Northampton and Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Daventry This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. It includes the following information: tourist information, camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, and selected places of

Recreation and the Environment This text brings together disparate bodies of ecological knowledge pertinent to countryside areas used for recreation. The book summarizes our understanding of recreation as an ecological factor and outlines the problems needing further research.

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Shankhill Butchers This book by the author of "Rogue Warrior of the SAS", retells the story of a series of murders by the Ulster Volunteer Force in N. Ireland in the 1970s. When convicted, the killers received over 2000 years in jail, the longest sentences ever given in a

Wild Flowers Organized by the apparent number of petals the flower contains, each of the main species is illustrated with a detailed description of identifying features, habitat, range and habit. Commonly confusable species are illustrated alongside to enable accurat

Essential Finance Everything you need to know about the financial world.

Practical Magic Having escaped from a childhood world of mystical mayhem, lived under the watchful gaze of their two elderly guardian aunts, Gillian and Sally Owens, along with their own children, are re-united with their aunts later in life. Together, the women share a

Mastering Communication This book aims to improve communication skills and knowledge of how communication works in organizations. It covers the skills of speaking, writing, listening and effective reading and provides guidance on telephoning, interviewing, meetings, letter and

Churchless Faith, A By interviewing those who have left churches but who are still pursuing a journey of faith, this text discovers that most of the church leavers had been in their churches for over 15 years. It outlines how churches can help leavers and suggests a convers

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Farmyard Hullabaloo! Explore a noisy farm and meet all the animals along the way in "Cock-A-Doodle-Doo. Farmyard Hullabaloo". This collection of farmyard poems features colourful artwork and funny poems about the animals who live there."

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David Dickinson In this autobiography David Dickinson tells how he grew up in a working class district of Manchester, and reveals how he discovered at age 12 that he was adopted. David also describes his early foray into wheeling and dealing in the garment industry in M

Function Point Analysis This volume contains definition of software management, a chapter on the role of the executive, a section on function point utilization, an explanation of autumating the process and useful industry benchmarking data.

Business the Sony Way This volume explores how Sony is able to stay ahead of the competition by expanding into areas outside its boundaries of successes, such as banking, movie and music making, and real estate.

Teach Yourself English Vocabulary If you are learning English and want some extra help with vocabulary, this book and cassette pack is for you - it will give you the words you need to communicate with confidence. Each unit begins with the basics to ensure a good foundation of knowledge a

Films of Mike Leigh, The Carney examines one of the most important directors of British independent filmmaking.

Big Book of Tai Chi, The Frantzis spent over 40 years studying internal martial arts and is the first Westerner to be recognized as a Master of Tai Chi in China. In this book he shares his knowledge of this powerful energy art and shows how it works on the health of the body and

Olympic Games, The The official Olympic Museum chronicle of the modern Olympic Games.

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Studio Photography Aimed specifically at A Level, FE and first-year undergraduate students of photography, this text contains all the information necessary for use of medium and large format cameras, and work with tungsten and flash in a controlled environment.