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Dorling Kindersley Nature Encyclopedia An encyclopedia on animals and plants drawing on expertise in close-up wildlife photography. It tackles all the major topics relevant to both plants and animals such as habitats, evolution, growth and reproduction.

Green Eggs and Ham 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.

Seasonal Displays This work offers interactive display ideas covering the four seasons. The learning objectives of the displays should help young children to learn about the different features of the seasons and includes making a birthday chart, creating a summer fete dis

Guide to Firewall Network Security and Intrusion Detection This text is designed for the student and network administrator who need to learn the basics of network firewall security. It covers basic installation techniques, discusses how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology and presents basic fire

Sniffer Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Handbook Beginning with the basic features of Sniffer Pro LAN, this text moves on to discuss a range of tips and tools available for gathering data, analysing, troubleshooting, resolving and securing problems on their network. It introduces many packages but focu

Changeover, The The face in the mirror. When she saw it, Laura knew that something dreadful was going to happen. It had happened before. The only way to save those she loves from evil is to change over - to join with the extraordinary Sorenson Carlisle and release her o

Just Joey A biography of the late Irish motorcycle racing legend, Joey Dunlop, who won a record 26 Isle of Man TT races over the famous road circuit, as well as a host of other titles, during a 30-year career.

Sky is Falling on Our Heads, The Rob Penn travels the length and breadth of the Celtic fringe dressed in a kilt and clutching a blackthorn stick in order to become a Celtic poet on a quest to get to the bottom of his Celtic roots.

British Battles of World War I, 1914-15 First published in the London Gazette, these despatches describe the events of battle, the tremendous courage, the huge losses and the confusions and difficulties of war. Includes action in northern France, Germany, Gallipoli and the Cocos Islands in the

Promise Given, A Accused of murdering her beloved little brother, Rachel Cade is rescued by handsome landowner, Jared Lytton. Despite being vindicated, she struggles to survive until a widow and her son, William, let her work for them. She accepts a proposal from William

What Katy Did Gangly, quick-tempered Katy always means to be beautiful and beloved and as good as an angel one day, but meanwhile her resolutions somehow get forgotten or go horribly wrong. Then one day she falls off a swing and faces possible paralysis. She begins to

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Stars, The An astronomy book for the young which takes them on a journey through the stars and explains the facts behind them.

New Nature of History, The Addressing the key questions of what history is, and why and how one studies it, this text represents a positive affirmation of the vital importance to society of the study of the past, and of the many crucial learning outcomes which accrue from historic

Getting Started with Open VMS OpenVMS is a robust, full-featured operating system running the most mission-critical applications in existence. Intended for an audience with some knowledge of operating systems such as Windows, UNIX and Linux, this text introduces the reader to the Ope

Empowered Manager, The Describes pressures that discourage initiative, dull creativity and dissuade risk-taking, and presents ideas on how to create plans that motivate people in organizations to give their best.

Oracle Application Server 10g Administration Handbook This work serves as an architectural and technical reference on how to use Oracle9iAS technology to web-enable Oracle databases for application server systems. It focuses on the use of Oracle9iAS technology to provide a handbook for all areas of applicat

Danny, the Champion of the World Written by the author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "James and the Giant Peach", "The Twits" and "The Witches", this is the story of a father and son, and the love they have for each other. It is also the story of the wild adventures they have

MCSE Windows Server 2003 All-in-one Exam Guide (exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293 and 70-294) This text provides a complete solution for any MCSE candidate attempting the Windows Server 2003 track in an authoritative package.

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Four Past Midnight A collection of four stories on the theme of "midnight", the moment when the familiar world gives way to an alternative reality, and a new and terrifying world is revealed. By the author of "Carrie", "The Shining" and "The Dark Half".

Black Earth Russia is a world in limbo. The body politic is diseased, the state in collapse. Yet for all the signs of imminent doom, Russians do not fear the future. They fear the past. This text examines a state in collapse and explains how millions of Russians hav

Big Little Book of Reflexology, The This guide introduces the therapeutic and diagnostic nature of reflexology, and shows how this therapeutic foot massage can redress imbalances of energy in the body, relieving stress and promoting health and well-being.

Drugs This work gives a non-technical account of how drugs work in the body. The title reviews both legal (alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine) and illegal drugs and discusses current ideas about why some are addictive, and whether drug laws need reform.

Avid Xpress DV 3.5 Editing A full video editing course is featured in this hands-on book. It covers all stages of the editing process, including how to input and organize source footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences, edit audio, create titles, and output a finis

Strathdon and Surrounding Area 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

Plan of Attack An adventure thriller from the master of the aerial technothriller -- the bestselling author of FLIGHT OF THE OLD DOG and WARRIOR CLASS.

Rivals for the Crown Taking a look at history from a dual perspective, this book describes the lives of two princesses, born 17 years apart to the same father but different mothers. When their brother Edward dies naming another woman as his successor, the two woman take acti

Match of Death Vova is a 15-year-old boy living in Kiev. His first love is playing football, but when the Nazis invade the Ukraine in 1941, priorities change, and Vova joins the partisans to attempt to fight the enemy. Soon Vova is given the chance to play football aga

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Doctor Who Another adventure of the time-travelling Doctor, in which Doctor Who and Jo are asked to investigate the suspicious goings-on of the Legion International in the beautiful village of Culverton.

Farmyard Tales First Words Flashcards, These flashcards are designed to help young children learn to read, each card has a word and a picture on one side and the same word, alone, on the other. Also included is a card with notes for parents and teachers that explains how the cards can be used

Your Wedding Your Way A small revolution has taken place in weddings over the past decade; nowadays, traditional church ceremonies are outnumbered by non-traditional and many couples want to celebrate in cool, contemporary style - without getting heated about money. This guid

Exit Wounds When small-time criminals tangle with big-time gangsters and territory-hungry Yardies, the city streets run with blood. The story begins with a murderous chase through the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, and moves to Britain where millions of pounds are at

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Empire of Darkness, The Seventeenth century BC and Egypt is a shadow of its former self. An army of barbarians has swept through the Empire, destroying everything in its path. But 18-year-old Ahotep from Thebes, daughter of the last pharaoh, decides to re-ignite the flame of Eg

Sabbathman The government is running scared. The Sabbathman is killing the people who have gained the most from their policies. His message is clear: "You have ruined this country. None of you are safe". As the public warm to the killer, MI5 are called in to stop h

Eagle Strike Relaxing in the South of France with his friend Sabina Pleasure and her family, reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is finally able to be like any other 14-year-old, until a sudden attack on his hosts plunges him back into a world of violence and mystery.

Darling Buds of May, The Introducing the Larkins, a family with a place in popular mythology. Here they come, crashing their way through the English countryside in the wake of Pa, the quick-eyed, golden-hearted junk-dealer, and Ma, with a mouthful of crisps and a laugh like a je

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Dictionary of Science, A This dictionary contains over 9000 entries on all aspects of science. Designed for students and the general public it provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy.

Swordbearers, The In this history of World War I, Correlli Barnett gives intimate portraits of the men who led the British, French and German Armies through this tragic conflict. He focuses on: Colonel General von Moltke, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, General Petain, and Gen

Little Boo! Preston and Mister Wolf play hide-and-seek. Where is Mister Wolf?...Boo!...in the crate! Where is Preston?...Boo!...in the dustbin! Toddlers shold love looking for Preston and Mister Wolf and shouting "Boo!" in this book."

Shortcuts in Word 2000 This user-friendly visual guide contains over 100 time-saving shortcuts for Microsoft Word. Master the basics of using Word more quickly and effectively, and learn how to customise tool bars and Word features.

Introduction to Applied Linguistics, An This work provides an overview of the field of applied linguistics. It contains a balanced treatment of the subject and each chapter begins with a short summary describing the essence of the topic of study, then moves on to an overview of key concepts, i

Bear Hunt This story is about a clever white bear and his magic pencil. Everything Bear draws becomes real and tangible. He can draw a circle and it becomes a hole through which to escape, he can draw a line and it becomes a rope to swing on. In this story he uses

Cool Sleepover Secret, The This situation-led story features all six Bang on the Door "Kids" characters."

Teaching of Classics, The This collection of essays offers snapshots of where the teaching of Classics currently stands. It outlines how teaching of the subject has developed and arrived at its present situation and suggests strategies for the future.

Collection Management Designed to help those wanting to keep up-to-date with developments in library science and information management on a global basis, this volume focuses on collection management, covering the access-ownership debate, censorship, electronic publications,

Small Business Solutions This work focuses on the thirteen most significant problems encountered by small businesses all over the world. Problems covered include raising capital and establishing the right capital structure, monitoring and managing cash flow, and valuing a busine

Forensic Science A scientifically rigorous introduction to forensic science, this text covers processes from the crime scene to presentation of forensic science in court. It focuses on the chemical, biological and physical methods used in forensic examination. Techniques

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Dylan Thomas Reading His Poetry A recording of Dylan Thomas reading his own work, as he meant it to be read. Because Dylan Thomas often wrote as much for the sound of his poetry as for its meaning, he was extraordinarily well-suited to the task of interpreting his own works on audio. T

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Mastering JavaServer Faces This text not only provides a complete overview of JSF but also includes important material for how to move Struts applications to JSF, how to use JSF with Portlets and how Swing works on the client side while JSF works on the Server.

Visual C++ Programming Made Simple This guide covers Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.2 and complements the regular (non-visual) "C++ Made Simple" text."

New Manual of Photography, The Whether you just take snaps on holiday or want your work to appear in a magazine, this text offers tips on equipment, techniques and creative ideas in a comprehensive, yet accessible format.

Succeeding at Interviews in a Week Considering the traps and pitfalls we often create for ourselves at interviews, this guide suggests strategies for overcoming them. It covers gaining confidence and presentation skills, learning how interviews work and how people are selected, preparatio

How to Pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test This text describes the written test that forms part of the selection process for the police forces of England and Wales, also providing ample practice material on verbal usage, checking, number problems, and verbal logical reasoning.

PowerPoint 97 Part of the "On Your Side" series designed to provide clear, precise and complete information for new versions of software where the user has already used previous versions. Classification and indexing is done by theme, and further information is given i

German for Starters Study Book An introduction to the German language and culture for adults studying either in classes or independently. Uses a communicative approach which enables students to reach a level of competence enabling them to cope in everyday situations in German speaking

Nasty Women This title is for both men and women who need to know how to communicate with women or co-exist with a woman co-worker or boss, or need to know how to deal with a mother or sister. The book also discusses misunderstandings between men and women, and wome

Slowly Down the Ganges The story of the 1,200 mile journey made by Eric Newby and his wife down the holy river of India, travelling in a variety of boats, and sometimes by rail, bus and bullock carts, and staying on sandbanks, in villages and towns where they encountered an as

After the Death of Literature Covering major writers of the period, critical assessments are offered such as the relationship between writers and the state, the "Neue Subjektivitat", feminism, political realism, the impact of popular culture, "Literatureverfilmungen" and the links wi

Everyday Life Reader, The Brings together a wide range of thinkers from Freud to Baudrillard, with primary sources on everyday life to provide a comprehensive resource on theories of everyday life. The book surveys the development of thought about everyday life, setting theories

Bridal Wear Design This text is a guide to creating couture bridalwear, including dresses, trains, veils, headdresses, and the use of decorative techniques, such as embroidery, beading and lace. Each element is explained via step-by-step diagrams and instructions.

Shopping Basket, The An ordinary trip to the shop becomes an extraordinary adventure for Steven as he encounters all sorts of hazards on his way home and has to use his wits to overcome them. By the author of "Oi! Get Off Our Train", "Granpa" and "Borka, the Adventures of a

Farm 123 An animal counting book with flaps to lift on every double page.

Shakespearean and Jacobean Tragedy This title in the "Cambridge Contexts in Literature" series for advanced level students of English Literature has the level endorsed by the OCR examination board. It explores the contextual study of texts by concentrating on key periods, topics and compa

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Henry VIII and the Government of England Designed for students at A and AS Level, this title traces the theme of domestic politics throughout the period 1509-1547. Major figures such as Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell are considered, along with the developments in the political system. The book

Vernon God Little Fifteen-year-old Vernon Gregory Little is in trouble, and it has something to do with the recent massacre of 16 students at his high school. Soon, the quirky backwater of Martirio, barbecue capital of Texas, is flooded with wannabe CNN hacks, eager for a

Thyroid Disease This revised edition of "Thyroid Disease" takes account of recent changes in the treatment of thyroid disorders. Aimed at patients, their friends and relatives, and junior doctors, it includes up-to-date accounts of disorders of the thyroid and the treat

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Contraception Developments in contraception have presented women with a wider range of options than ever before. At the same time, however, scare stories - particularly about the Pill - have spread anxiety and confusion. In this third edition, the authors assess all t

Royal Gardeners Taking in existing royal gardens as well as many that now only exist in paintings, Alan Titchmarsh uncovers the stories behind the gardens and the colourful monarchs who created them.

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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 6: More Storybooks: Pack (6 books, 1 of each title) Thousands of children have learnt to read with Kipper, Biff and Chip in the "Oxford Reading Tree" stories. These new editions feature new covers and artwork, but the stories and characters remain the same.

Football Magic! Karen is nine years old and mad about football. To prove how good a footballer she is, she goes undercover as a boy on the Football Magic training course.

Chess Tactics and Checkmates An instructional book on the tactics of chess to produce a higher level game. The author advises on how to spot potential checkmate opportunities, tactical tricks that players employ, and how to make use of pins, forks and skewers. All examples are expla

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Catwatching The personality of the cat is a mixture of affection domesticity and active independence. Though domesticated for 3,500 years every feline carries an inheritance of amazing sensory capacities, vocal utterances, body language and territorial displays. Thi

Cambridge Student Guide to Romeo and Juliet The Cambridge Student Guide to "Romeo and Juliet" provides explanatory notes and guidance to help students understand the play and its many contexts."

Managing Teams A reference book on managing teams, for all those in, or aspiring to a position of responsibility, with a focus on developing and enhancing professional management practice. Illustrated examples, charts and flow diagrams reveal practical techniques for h

Under the Frog Set in post-war Hungary between 1944 and 1956, this ferociously funny and bitterly sad story follows the fortunes of two young men in the pursuit of sex and the avoidance of work and army service. They survive the chaos of communism by becoming part of a

Field Full of Horses, A One of a series of non-fiction picture books about the real world, all written from a personal viewpoint, and all designed to encourage children to think, feel and imagine as they learn. This book takes horses as its subject.

Baby Love Angeline (an ex-bellydancer) is a single parent whose child is the daughter of her sister, killed in a motorbike accident. She gets into a spot of bother with the police and is drawn into a shadowy world that seems to have bizarre connections with her si

Voyager Set in the Scotland of 1960, and Scotland and America after the second Jacobite Rebellion, this is the third in a time-travel series, following "Cross Stitch" (which won the 1991 Romance Writers of America Novel of the Year Award) and "Dragonfly in Amber

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Buddhist Art and Architecture The hugely diverse Buddhist tradition includes frescoes, statues, embroideries and ritual objects, as well as rock shrines, stupas, pagodas and temple complexes. Fisher describes all the Buddhist schools and cultures, from Tibet and Sri Lanka, to Korea a

From Babel to Dragomans Interpreting the Middle East

Doctor Who A man, in various guises, appears in different parts of the world. He holds meetings with agents who believe they are working for the French Secret Service, but in reality they are on the payroll of a criminal organization and are all psychometrically li

Dark Peak Including Gritstone & Derwent Edges Covers the area from Langsett Reservoir in the north east to Great Hucklow in the south.

NMR This title describes how modern NMR experiments work. It covers conceptual and theoretical tools needed to understand the inner workings of multi-pulse, multi-nuclear, multi-dimensional techniques that chemists and biochemists use to probe structures and

New Autonomous House, The Presents a thought-provoking, practical solution to environmental and housing problems. This text provides information on living in a home that is inexpensive, kind to the planet, and liberates its owner from water and electricity bills.

Finite Element Analysis A presentation of detailed theory and computer programs which can be used for stress analysis. The finite element formulations are developed through easy-to-follow derivations for the analysis of plane stress or strain and axisymmetric solid, plate-bendi

Seven Seals Lisa Hanley has cheated death. Shot seven times, twice in the head, she should be lying on a slab in the morgue. But she survived and now her family want revenge, not only for her attempted murder, but also for the theft of the cash she was carrying.

Humpty Dumpty A first rhymes cloth book filled with seven intersting tactile elements, this book aims to help babies to develop an interest in new textiles by touching, feeling and exploring.

Falls, The In this title, Rankin and Rebus are together again for their 12th outing.

Fortunate Pilgrim, The At the head of the Angeluzzi-Corbo family stands Lucia Santa, wife, widow and mother of two families. It is her formidable will that steers them through the Depression. But even she cannot prevent the violence which follows.

Brave Whale Waldo is a young whale with bright eyes, a nice grey skin and a tail that is wider than the biggest stretch of your arms. He is also very adventurous, so when his friend the Moon goes missing, he knows he must find her, even if it means going deep, deep

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Valhalla Rising Dirk Pitt races to rescue passengers and investigate the unexplained sinking of the luxury cruise ship Emerald Dolphin. Then over the next few weeks, he finds himself confronted by an extraordinary series of monsters, both human and mechanical, ancient a

CCNP All-in-one Desk Reference for Dummies This down-to-earth, jargon-free guide offers everything readers need to know to pass all four exams in the Cisco Certified Network Professional certification.

Lots of Love When Ellen breaks up with her boyfriend she agrees to house-sit for her parents in the Cotswolds before going travelling. Under the wing of local sculptor Ophelia Gently, Ellen goes to a village fundraiser and wins a mysterious lot of three wishes donate

Bretagne Detailed and up-to-date with very clear modern mapping, this map of Bretagne features full details of road classifications such as motorways, trunk roads and forbidden roads, and includes information on toll gates, service areas, road numbers, plus tunne

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Illusions The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Emergence of Ecological Modernisation, The Stephen Young draws from original research to analyze the theory and practice of ecological modernisation, its nature and the extent of its impact. In so doing, it focuses on new attempts to "green" economies in advanced industrial societies.

Trap, The The sensible young Jamie Blair has managed to survive the World War I trenches, and has taken lodgings at the Walworth house of the brutal Henry Mullins and his four ill-treated stepchildren. After Mullins has been killed in a violent altercation, 17-yea

Asterix and the Actress Following on the success of "Asterix and Obelix", this is the first new Asterix adventure for five years.

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Williams Formula 1 Racing Team This text on the Williams Formula 1 racing team includes information on: the design department; the cost of running Williams for a year; the roles played by significant drivers; race weekend; the actual race including pit-stops and telemetry; and appendi

How to Identify Weather Photographs, diagrams, satellite images and the advice and information in this volume in the "How to Identify" series, explain how to interpret and forecast the weather. Once the basic forms and mechanisms are understood, it is then possible to forecast

Teaching Tricky Science Concepts An understanding of science helps children to make sense of the world in which they live, but some concepts can be difficult for them to grasp. This text provides teachers with practical guidance in communicating scientific concepts to children in an eas

Exploring the Starry Sky This title is an easy-to-use guide to the stars and constellations, for the beginner.

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Sunday Times Cryptic Crossword The cryptic crossword in "The Sunday Times" poses a real puzzle challenge, and here - in a second selection of 80 crosswords - it should test and tease you to the limit. All the puzzles are set out in an easy-to-use, double-spread to view layout.

Lemon Tree, The By the author of "Yes, Mama" and "Liverpool Miss" this story describes the life of Helena Al-Khoury who escapes with her parents from Turkish repression in the Lebanon in 1860 and tries against enormous odds to establish a life in America.

Arcanum, The This work tells the true story of the 18th-century apothecary who discovered the secret of producing porcelain, a material that once was worth more than gold. The formula for making it was termed the "Arcanum", and it was a formula for which others were

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Relate Guide to Sex in Loving Relationships Turn a disappointing sex life into one that is enjoyable and fulfilling, and turn a satisfying sex life into an even better sex life. This book guides you through practical tasks, quizzes and talking points to help discover the sexual person you are and

Treasure Planet A re-telling of the animated Disney film "Treasure Planet", this book follows Jim Hawkins, a rebellious solar-surfing teenager, on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams. In search of treasure, Jim finds himself involved in battles and betrayal.

World of Our Own, A Women have always practised as artists, but were for centuries considered intruders in a male profession. This study examines how they overcame these difficulties and reconstructs the changing world of the female artist, tracing its development through t

Victorian School With the help of canine history detective Sherlock Bones, this book looks at schools during the Victorian era. A helpful resource for Key Stage 2 National Curriculum History, it presents the reader with stimulating questions and prompts students to compi

Men at Arms This text has been adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. The Ankh-Morpork City Night Watch find their services are once more needed to tackle a threat to their city. A threat at least as deadly as a 60-foot dragon, but mechanical and heartless - it ki

Sandstorm 1950: George Sterling is contacted by a mysterious stranger who has information that could lead him to his son Billy, who was lost in a plane crash over the Western Sahara seven years ago. Sterling must travel to a vast, dangerous desert, accompanied onl

Get What You Want at Work To be successful at work you need to be good at your job. However, to achieve your maximum potential and to really get what you want at work, you need more than to just meet your targets. This text sets out the whole range of essential skills needed.

How are We to Live? An analysis of a number of different cultures which takes particular interest in the individual and collective pursuit of self-interest. Singer looks at whether or not selfishness is in our genes and how we may find greater satisfaction in an ethical lif

Assessment in Social Work This revised edition updates the complex and potentially confusing range of theories informing the process of assessment and the practical dilemmas of doing it. It offers a clear framework of theories, each one of which is carefully discussed and evaluat

Love Actually Set in contemporary London, "Love Actually" is a romantic comedy that looks at the funny, sad and often stupid sides of love. This book accompanies the film and takes a look behind the scenes.

Samurai William The adventures of William Adams, the Englishman who opened the East. This book illuminates a Jacobean world whose horizons were rapidly expanding and a Japan that was still unknown to the rest of the world.

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Child Development Examining modern and postmodern contributions to theoretical development in child and adolescent psychology, this text takes into account a focus group of psychology students, and includes an overvew of theories linking schools of thought, ideas for furt

Information Systems Today For the introductory information systems course required of all business majors across a variety of schools, colleges and universities, this text provides the essentials of information systems. It contains brief cases, long end of chapter cases, coming a

Living An exploration of class distinctions through the medium of love. Set in an iron foundry in Birmingham, this novel grittily contrasts the lives of the workers and the owners.

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Leisure and Tourism for GCSE This pack offers comprehensive support from the market leaders for the vocational GCSE in leisure and tourism. It investigates leisure and tourism, focusing on marketing and customer service.

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Pure Mathematics A syllabus-specific textbook providing worked examples, exam-level questions and many practice exercises, in accordance to the new Edexcel AS and Advanced GCE specification.

Five Run Away Together A new edition of one of the "The Famous Five" adventures involving Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog. This is part of a series of reissues to commemorate the birth of Enid Blyton. Original illustrations by Eileen Soper are reproduced.

Miss Marple Miss Marple featured in 20 short stories, published in a number of different collections in Britain and America. Presented here in their order of publication, Miss Marple uses her unique insight to deduce the truth about a series of unsolved crimes.

Michel Thomas Italian Language Builder This course is suitable for anyone with a basic knowledge of Italian and wants to extend their vocabulary or simply brush up their language skills. The course builds on the structures taught in the 8-hour course and should enable the student to apply the

General Surgery Outpatient Decisions A pocket-sized text that outlines the general principles of outpatient surgery. This book describes a safe course of action to take for situations where a senior colleague is unavailable. It enables the reader to have some kind of action plan before they

Tailor of Panama, The Andrew Osnard is an Old Etonian and spy. His secret mission in Panama is two-pronged: to keep an eye on the political manoeuvrings leading up to the American handover of the Panama Canal on 31st December 1999, and to secure for himself the immense privat

Java Persistence for Relational Databases Explaining persisting Java objects to relational databases through common and important technologies, this text goes over design patterns that are applicable to Java persistence. It compares various methods of persisting data including JDO, DAO, CMP, and

Combination Microwave Cook, The A cookbook written specifically for combination microwave cookers and for microwaves with built-in grills. Over 100 recipes - from simple snacks, vegetable, vegetarian, meat, fish and poultry dishes, to sweet and savoury bakes and pastries.

PowerPoint 2000 Bible A reference to PowerPoint 2000, beginning with easy, hands-on lessons. The book focuses on its Internet publishing features, demonstrating how to create HTML presentations in PowerPoint, publish them on the Web, share presentations across a corporate int

Aladdin One of a series of picture books from the Walt Disney studios. The story of Aladdin and the magic lamp.

Harry by the Sea One of the stories featuring Harry, the black and white dog with a nose for mischief. At the seaside he gets tangled up with a bunch of seaweed and comes out of the water looking like a monster, frightening the whole seafront.

Chambers Pocket Dictionary This pocket dictionary contains over 130,000 references and definitions. It also features many usage notes to give extra help with using English effectively and numerous word histories to explain where words come from.

Oxford First Maths Dictionary A first illustrated alphabetical dictionary that introduces key mathematical words and ideas. The book covers 300 mathematical terms, explained clearly with definitions and examples. Topics range from time words to classroom equipment.

Irises Presents 38 watercolour paintings of the genus Iris, each painted from the growing plant and showing the bud and the full flower, supported with a description of the plant and notes on its origin. Notes on the history of the Iris and its mythology, and t

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Computer Algorithms This text, covering Pseudocode programs, takes a solid, theoretical approach to computer algorithms and lays a basis for more in-depth study, while providing opportunities for hands-on learning. The emphasis is on design technique, and there are up-to-da

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Concise Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary, The In association with Oxford University Press, the Italian publisher Paravia has produced this concise Italian dictionary, with over 175,000 words and phrases and 290,000 translations, providing coverage of all the latest vocabulary. In addition, the dict

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Operations Research This textbook owes much of its success to its practical orientation and consistent emphasis on model formulation and model building. It moves beyond a mere study of algorithms without sacrificing the rigour that lecturers desire.

Entertaining with Style For the host or hostess who wants to give the best and most stylish parties, Paul Burrell, butler to the late Princess of Wales and member of the Royal Household for 22 years, presents a comprehensive and inspirational seasonal guide to adding class and

Bread and Jam for Frances Frances is a fussy eater, she hates eggs, swaps her chicken salad sandwiches and refuses her boring veal cutlet. She wants to eat bread and jam for ever. Until Mother Badger devises a cunning plan to make her change her mind.

Orchid Fever From the Orinoco River to the hothouses of Kew, this is a dark and humorous tale of orchid smugglers, visionary breeders; of corruption and murder; and of the bizarre world of international plant politics and the gentle people whose passion is the cultiv

Classic Girl Stories This collection brings together favourite girl characters in one volume. The carefully chosen extracts offer an introduction to characters such as Milly-Molly-Mandy, Heidi, Anne of Green Gables, Pippi Longstocking and Ramona Quimby.

You Only Live Twice When Ernst Stavro Blofeld brutally murdered the girl whom James Bond had married only hours before, the zest for life went out of Bond. He went to pieces, was even on the verge of becoming a security risk. M, however, was persuaded to give him one last c

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Ireland Road Map This is the southern sheet of a two sheet map series that covers the whole of Ireland. This sheet extends as far north as Millingar (north of Dublin). Features include: an index to place names; coverage of all motorways, classified roads and most minor r

Secret of Annexe 3, The Inspector Morse seldom allowed himself to be caught up in New Year celebrations. So the murder enquiry in the festive hotel had a certain appeal. The corpse was still in fancy dress and hardly a single guest had registered under their genuine name. Other

Dinosaur Time It seems an ordinary cooking timer when Mum puts it on the fridge and tells Tom not to play with it - but pressing the buttons and twisting the knobs takes him back in time and dumps him in a dinosaur nest! The creature is not happy he cracked her eggs,

Cambridge Companion to the Musical, The An accessible survey of one of the liveliest and most popular forms of musical performance.

Loredana In 1700, a Venetian priest, Fra Benedict Loredan, compiles an assembly of documents - letters, written confessions, top-secret state files, diary excerpts, pieces of a secret chronicle - which together tell the story of two lovers caught up in a dangerou

Lighten Up The same team that provided, in 2001, their eight-week slimming plan have now come up with a weight-loss plan based on the same principles but designed to achieve weight loss in just 28 days. m

Creeper, The After listening to a tape about The Creeper, a horrific creature formed from the ashes of a murdered man and bent on revenge against all wrongdoers, Lucy gets scared. Now the Creeper is loose, and Lucy fears she will be a victim after doing something ter

Jimmy Neutron Jimmy Neutron uses his special time machine to transport Thomas Edison to the present. But how will Jimmy return Edison to the year 1899 before all the lights in Retroville go out? This electrifying adventure explains how he does it.

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Qualitative Methods in Psychology This introductory text to qualitative methods aims to present a practical guide as to how to carry out qualitative investigations and, in addition, to provide the basis for a critical evaluation of these methods.

Power of Experiential Learning, The This handbook pulls together both the theory and practice of experiential learning, a wide-ranging approach that covers all types of learning that employ activity-based experience. The authors address outdoor training, office-based learning activities an

White Apples Vincent Ettrick, an engaging philanderer, discovers that he has died and come back to life - but he has no idea why. He gradually discovers that he was deliberately brought back to life by his one true love, Isabelle, so he could educate their son who, i

Designing Enterprise Applications with Visual Basic.NET

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IELTS Preparation and Practice Reading and Writing "IELTS Preparation and Practice" is designed to meet the needs of students preparing to take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The series provides comprehensive preparation for and practice of the complete range of skills tested

Coaching at Work Toolkit, The This volume details actual coaching skills, processes and practices, and provides instructions on how to use them most effectively.

Social Work The second edition of this text has been thoroughly revised and updated to ensure that it continues to provide a comprehensive survey of social work practice and theory. It includes the most recent debates and developments in research and practice.

AA Theory Test A theory test book that includes all the official questions for car learner drivers from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) databank, with answers at the back of the book.

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Drawing with Word A guide to help you learn how to master the basic techniques needed to illustrate your Word documents. This user-friendly book should teach you essential skills from creating lines, curves and shapes, to adding colours, shadows and gradients.

Time Out Guide to Andalucia In the popular imagination, Spain conjures up pictures of tapas, sherry, bull-fighting and flamenco. All cliches, yet quintessentially Andalucian. This guide offers a full and varied picture of this region: where to eat, drink and stay; what to see; and

Upgrade Your French This guide offers a complete 30-day revision programme to help you prepare for French exams. It focusses on three key strategies for improving your exam results: eliminating basic errors and slips of the pen; increasing and consolidating your vocabulary;

UK Government and Politics This edition is revised in the light of the change of government in 1997 and the compulsory UK sections of the A levels syllabuses. Additions include: comparisons with the USA and Europe; Europe; and party politics.