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Film and Photography An introduction to film and photography, this book explores:cameras and types of film; digital cameras; satellite sensors; modern technology in the cinema; holograms and fractals, space photogaphy; filming inside the body; underwater photography and much

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Read This! Most business writing is poorly presented and takes forever to get to the point. This text teaches simple, clear, commanding writing - to make people read what you write.

Optics Intended for a one-semester course in optics for juniors and seniors in science and engineering, this text uses Mathcad scripts to provide a simulated laboratory for learning. The text covers all the standard topics of a traditional optics course, includ

Qmail Handbook, The This is a step-by-step guide to installing, configuring, and maintaining a qmail server.

Rise of the Indian Rope Trick, The Narrative micro-history with a difference - a story, not about a voyage of discovery or scientific breakthough but about the unlikely birth of a legend

Origami Turn a simple piece of paper into something amazing. This book provides clear instructions for ten origami classics and enough paper to make them over and again.

Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours Updated to cover version 1.4 of the Java 2 Standard Edition SDK, this revised edition teaches Java as a first programming language - short simple one-hour chapters are suitable for the beginner with no previous programming experience.

Oracle9i UNIX Administration Handbook This volume covers Oracle databases in UNIX environments - the fastest growing segment of the Oracle database market.

Walking Tall A guide on how to make and create a positive personal image impact in the workplace. It focuses on recognizing the importance of positive non-verbal communication and identifies and deals with correcting negative "messages"."

Invitation to Indian Cooking, An This modern culinary classic is the companion to "Eastern Vegetarian Cooking". The recipes range from soups to desserts, with meat, fish and egg dishes, vegetables, rice and bread, chutney and pickles, and a section on summer cooking and barbeques.

Inimitable Jeeves, The When Bingo Little falls in love at a Camberwell subscription dance and Bertie Wooster drops into the mulligatawny, there is work for a wet-nurse. Who better than Jeeves?

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They Stalk by Night Big Cats of Exmoor and the South-west

Blind Watchmaker, The A book which demonstrates that evolution by natural selection, discovered by Darwin, is the only answer to the question: why do we exist?

Multimedia Explained Many new computers are advertised as being suitable for multimedia. But what exactly does this mean? This guide explains the basics of multimedia and describes how to upgrade older PCs to accommodate multimedia applications.

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Grumpy Old Men Old men have been grumbling since the dawn of time. This book charts their top 100 gripes, from too many soap operas on TV to tattoos and pointless speed restrictions. Written by David Quantick, it has quotes from ageing celebrities throughout.

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Volitional Brain, The Many scientists and philosophers claim that everything, including our own actions, is pre-determined. If so, no-one is responsible for their actions, so punishment could be considered an inappropriate response to crime. This text debates the evidence fro

Word 2000 Straight to the Point Part of the "Straight to the Point" series which aims to provide an immediate insight to a software. Each book includes illustrations, an index classified by theme and is designed so as to enable the reader to easily find and rapidly apply all the functi

Essential Rhodes With practical advice on topics such as shopping, eating out, accommodation and nightlife, this guide to Rhodes also contains a list of tourist attractions with a simple rating system, a feature on countryside and wildlife, and an A-Z directory of travel

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Confederacy of Dunces, A A monument to sloth, rant and contempt, and suspicious of anything modern - this is Ignatius J. Reilly of New Orleans, crusader against dunces. In revolt against the 20th century, Ignatius propels his bulk among the flesh-pots of a fallen city, documenti

Men and the Girls, The Lifelong friends, now in their 60s, James and Hugh consider themselves to be very lucky to be living with attractive women 25 years their junior. All seems well until the appearance of Miss Beatrice Bachelor, a razor sharp Oxford spinster, who fuels the

Medicine Integrating words and pictures, this is a family reference book on medicine structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there is a specially shot colour photograph o

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At Home with Colours This title, part of the "New Oxford Workbooks" series, is designed specifically for pre-school teaching. It seeks to help children aged three to five obtain key learning skills through study at home. It was previously published as "Oxford Junior Workbook

Microsoft Office Access 2003 This guide covers key features in Access 2003, including significant XML capabilities. It also provides insights and techniques into using Access as a data management tool to show readers how to get the information they need in the most effective way.

Oliver Twist Oliver Twist is an orphan who is born in a workhouse. After an unhappy apprenticeship, Oliver runs away to London where he falls in with thieves, headed by Fagin. He is rescued by Mr Brownlow but the gang kidnap him back. Oliver discovers the identity of

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Excel 97 in 24 Hours This text is intended for all levels of business users who need to create spreadsheets using Excel. It explains the features of Excel in 24 chapters - each one a one-hour tutorial including tips, tricks and advice.

Ill-made Mute, The To get to Caermalor, her only hope of happiness, Imrhien must survive a wilderness of endless danger. She is saved by Thorn, a mysterious, handsome ranger who becomes her protector and the object of her love. However, a dark force summons the Unseelie, a

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Top Ten Viking Legends What was Top of the Pops in Norse times? It could be Ragnarok - the end of the world as the ancient Vikings knew it. Jeremy Axeman and his team report the earth-shaking news show Bad Newsnight with Top 10 fact sections, including a gallery of gods, 10 No

Super-Cannes Paul and his wife Jane move to France so that she can take up a post as doctor to the new community of Eden-Olympia. According to its resident psychologist, the community is a place where one is absolutely free to "board the escalator of possibility". An

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Glucose Revolution, The This pocket guide gives readers the true story about carbohydrate and the blood sugar connection. It reaveals which type of carbohydrates are the best for people with diabetes.

Year Behind Bars, A The Publicans Tale

Wild Britain: Animals - Badger One of a series that focuses on animals found within the UK. Each book examines an individual animal, explaining what that animal looks like, where it lives, what type of home it lives in, what it eats, mating, young and growing up. This volume explores

Nine Emotional Lives of Cats, The Jeffrey Mason lives by the sea in New Zealand with his five cats who accompany him every night on his evening walk. This title reports on his close observation of their emotional lives in nine areas - narcissim, love, contentment, attachment, jealousy, f

Fossil A guide to fossils, which are the remains or impression of prehistoric plants and animals hardened in rock. The book traces the history of life on Earth, moving from plants, fish, dinosaurs and mammals, right up to the amazing fossil remains of early peo

50 Classic Walks in the Pennines

Red Pony, The Jody Tiflin has the urge for rebellion, but he also wants to be loved. First, he is given a red pony, and is later promised the colt of a bay mare. Yet both gifts bring tragedy as well as joy, and Jody is taught not only about the harsh lessons of life,

Secret History of Modernism, The A chance meeting has New Zealand writer Laszlo Winter thinking back to his time in London in the late 1950s. The Empire might have been in a state of collapse, but for young "colonials", England remained a mythical place that drew them from the farthest

Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, A Being an Illustrated Account of a Study and Exploration of the Mountains in the English Lake District

Office Productivity All in One "Sams Teach Yourself Office Productivity All in One" is designed to teach the new computer user how to get the most out of an Office productivity suite."

Invitation to Italian Cooking First published in 1986, this illustrated cookery book has been completely revised with many new recipes added to create a modern celebration of the fresh and vibrant flavours of regional Italian cookery.

Pattern Oriented Analysis and Design (POAD) A practical methodology to compose and deploy design patterns in creating better systems and developing better software applications. It shows how to exploit the significant power of design patters and make better design decisions with the proven POAD me

Palm Reading Palmistry is one of the oldest forms of divination and is widely practised all over the world. This guide gives an introduction to reading not just palms, but fingers, thumbs and the overall hand too.

Food Featuring more than 900 ingredients, 350 classic recipes, 400 cooking terms, 200 techniques and over 1500 photographs, this complete A-Z guide to food is an ideal kitchen companion.

Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis, The Lisbon. 1936. Ricardo Reis is a doctor, returning to his native Portugal from Brazil after 16 years away. But what kind of doctor is he? His companions include: the ghost of the poet Pessoa; a girl with a paralysed hand; and the hotel chambermaid, who sl

Inside Music 2005 The Definitive Guide to the Industry

Double Act Overall winner of the Smarties Book Prize 1995. Ruby and Garnet are twins. Since their mother died they have lived with Dad and Gran, but now "nasty" Rose is moving in, and they must deal with their new home and new "mother", who turns out not to be so n

Collins Good Writing Guide This is a useful guide for all who aspire to improve their writing skills. Whether you want to write a novel, draft a report for the School Board, create a compelling CV, write a letter of protest to the Council that will be taken seriously, or enter the

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Birthday Girl, The Mersiha has been adopted from war-torn Yugoslavia, and has grown up to be an all-American teenager. When she discovers that her adoptive father is in financial difficulties she decides to intervene, but the consequences of her interference are lethal.

Pure CORBA 3 The Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) was created to define a common way for applications written in various languages to comminicate. This book focuses on the core specification for CORBA 3 and contains thousands of lines of commercial q

Faber Book of Exploration, The What does it feel like to walk off the edge of the map? This anthology presents the words of those who, through the centuries, have set off into "the unknown" and brought it back to their people. It brings together Vikings and cosmonauts, conquistadors a

Essential Barcelona An informative text, complemented by colour photographs and AA maps, this guide provides the traveller with essential travel information and practical advice on accommodation, shopping and eating out. It suggests walks and tours, and "Top Ten" sights, wi

Art Deco This volume traces the history of the art deco movement and examines its influence on design. Examples are given of art deco furniture, textiles, ironwork, lighting, silver, glass, ceramics, sculpture, graphics, posters, books, jewellery, and architectur

Number The activities in this book focus on a range of skills and concepts needed in the development of number. They provide practical contexts in which children are able to apply their understanding of mathematical concepts and support teachers.

Art KS2 The practical activities in this book break down the art programme of study for Key Stage Two into progressive "learning chunks". The sections in the book look at exploring and investigating, figure, still life, landscape, three dimensional study and des

Harmful Intent An anaesthetist gives a woman a normal injection during childbirth and she dies. The doctor is sued and criminally charged, but he skips bail and returns to the hospital to try and find out exactly what went wrong. On the run from the police, he uncovers

Stars A new edition featuring individual charts for all 88 constellations, a star atlas of the entire sky and details of the brightest stars and objects of interest which can be seen with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes.

Chambers Dictionary of Etymology This is a dictionary of word origin designed to be a useful reference source for the general reader as well as an important etymological resource for the expert. It contains over 30,000 entries.

Parallel and Distributed Programming Using C++ This text takes complicated and almost unapproachable parallel programming techniques and presents them in a simple, understandable manner. It covers the fundamentals of programming for distributed environments like Internets and Intranets as well as the

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Indian Head Massage Indian head massage is becoming increasingly popular as it is easy to perform on oneself and others, requires no special equipment and is quick to administer. This volume provides a practical introduction to the therapy suitable for all readers. It cover

Charmed Life Welcome to the worlds of Chrestomanci, where magic is as common as mathematics!

Clouds Among the Stars The Byng family, theatrical down to the youngest, 12 year-old Cordelia, are stunned out of even their normal self-involvement by the news that their father, the celebrated Shakespearean actor, has apparently killed his rival on stage during the last rehe

Heart of the Matter, The Scobie, a police officer in a West African colony, is a good man. People are wary of him though. But when he falls in love, Scobie is forced into a betrayal of everything that he has ever believed in, with shattering results, and his struggle to maintain

PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites This text provides a task-based guide to MySQL and PHP.

Theoretical Neuroscience Theoretical neuroscience provides a quantitative basis for describing what nervous systems do, determining how they function, and uncovering the general principles by which they operate. This text introduces the basic mathematical and computational metho

Your Personal Horoscope for 2004 This complete guide to the year 2004 includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign. It gives you individual predictions for the year ahead and shows you how you, your friends, your family and lovers will fare.

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Test Driven Development The approach outlined in this text is proven to reduce defects and produce more robust software. It shows how to write clean code that works teaching by example, with step-by-step instructions.

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Art of Deception, The Written from the unique perspective of a former hacker, this title advises anyone involved with information security protection and policies on how social engineering attacks are executed and how they can be prevented.

Successful E-Commerce in a Week Providing practical advice to enable any business, large or small, to enter the rapidly expanding Internet marketplace. Topics include choosing a payment method and ensuring web site security, deciding which e-commerce system is best suited to your compa

Two Monsters One of a series of picture books in pocket-size editions. Two monsters live on either side of the mountain and talk to each other through a hole in the middle. When the sun sets one evening an argument starts that eventually brings the mountain down.

Desktop DVD Production This text begins by exploring the various formats, video CDs, movies on DVD, and DVD audio from set-top players and on the computer. It then explores enhanced DVD productions with the web, and how to author more sophisticated productions.

English as a Foreign Language Designed for those who know some English already and want to learn more without a teacher, this course offers flexible study to help you learn English in English. It aims to give you confidence to communicate in everyday situations, as well as explaining

How to Write Critical Essays Offers the student of literature detailed advice on the entire process of critical essay writing, from first facing the question right through to producing a fair copy for final submission to the teacher.

Geography 5-7 Years Each book in PRIMARY FOUNDATIONS breaks down the current subject requirements into manageable units which can be used as a basis for planning a significant scheme of work, or as a complementary supplement. This volume provides sections on the Local Area,

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Maths Frameworking "Maths Frameworking" is a dynamic scheme written to support the "Framework for Teaching Mathematics: Years 7, 8 & 9". It offers complete differentiation across Key Stage 3 with a range of features to support teachers and pupils.

Learning to Teach This new edition is written in accordance with the Teacher Training Association (TTA) and DfES guidelines, and provides in-depth coverage of all the modules that need to be studied in the teacher training programme.

Daily Telegraph Big Book of Quick Crosswords, The This title offers all the word-testing challenges of the usual Telegraph quick crossword books but in a larger, easier-to-use format and contains over 200 carefully constructed puzzles. The solutions to all the puzzles are included in the back of the boo

Envisioning Human Geographies Offers a series of personal "visions" for the future of human geography. Each contributor develops a thematic argument - around a structured framework - which he or she feels should shape future human geographies. The structure stems from four concerns:

Old Patagonian Express, The The "Old Patagonian Express" was the last train Paul Theroux took in his journey from Boston to Patagonia. This is the story of his journey, a journey of contrasts in people, in temperature, in scenery, in altitude, and in attitude.

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Dictionary of Nursing, A With over 10,100 entries written by nursing and medical specialists, this dictionary provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions, complete with helpful illustrations.

Success in English Aiming to teach the skills that boost results in English at Key Stage 2, this guide is a combination of Skills Practice plus National Test Questions.

Complete Uses of a Dead Cat This anniversary edition contains the three cartoon classics "101 Uses of a Dead Cat", "101 More Uses of a Dead Cat" and "Uses of a Dead Cat in History".

SAS As well as a section on basic survival techniques relevant to any hostile environment, this guide, based on SAS training and techniques, offers specific details pertinent to survival in desert areas. Drawing on practical, first-hand knowledge, the entrie

Black and White Photography for 35mm A Guide to Photography and Darkroom Techniques

Church of Dead Girls, The One after another three girls disappear from a small American town. As the sleepy little town awakens to a horrific nightmare, no one is safe from the epidemic of suspicion.

Photoshop cs Bible This is the totally revised second edition of this title. Authoritative and comprehensive, it is written in an easy and approachable style that demystifies even the most complex Photoshop tasks.

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Mastermaths This revised edition offers a range of carefully graded practice maths questions. Each set of questions is introduced by an explanation, and a completed example question. New to this edition is a "maths in action" section, for applying knowledge to open-

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French The A2 study guides are written by experienced examiners and contain in-depth course coverage of the key information plus hints, tips and guidance. End-of-unit sample questions and model answers provide essential practice to improve students exam techniq

Usability Engineering A guide to the methods of usability engineering. It provides the tools needed to avoid usability surprises and improve product quality. Information on which method to use at various stages during the development lifecycle is included, along with advice o

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Frontpage 10 in 24 Hours This title covers the most commonly used and needed beginner-level FrontPage tasks and techniques. It is organized into step-by-step tutorial lessons. No previous experience with FrontPage or Web publishing is needed.

Cousin Bette The story of the Hulot family. Risen to eminence under Napoleon 1, their aristocratic values leave them bewildered and vulnerable in the money-ridden burgeois Paris of the 1840s. It is also the story of Bette herself, the poor relation whose patient mali

Vile Bodies The bright young things of Mayfair exercise their inventive minds and "vile bodies" in every kind of capricious escapade in this story. The characters are an assortment of those inhabiting the social domain that lies between Park Lane and Bond Street."

Photoshop 5.0/5.5 Wow! Book, The This guide to Photoshop 5 covers the improvements made and the inclusion of the four most requested features. Cross-platform CD contains new filters, pre-recorded actions, photos, samples and more.

Western Scotland and the Western Isles This map allows a journey to be planned in advance easily, providing colour-coded roads, restricted motorway junctions and mileage guides. It even includes height and steep gradient information, making it ideal not only for motorists but also for long di

Practical Guide to LINUX, A Provides the reader with a thorough introduction to LINUX in a reference tutorial format. This book guides the reader through all the aspects of UNIX operating system, including GUIs, networking, EMACS, the vi editor, shell programming and system adminis

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Revenge of the Toffee Monster For 8-11 year olds, this fantasy story combines present day and Victorian times. Lennie finds old Miss Butterworth in the run-down toffee works and is told the dreadful story of Clum, the toffee monster created in Victorian times. Little does he know tha

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No Full Stops in India Mark Tully is the BBC Correspondent in India and is a respected authority on the country. This is his book about India - not a travel book, but a book about the place and the people.

Dune Messiah Paul Atreides, ruler of 1000 planets, victor of a holy war, prince turned revolutionary leader, messiah of a fanatical religious sisterhood, is to be brought low by the forces that created him.

EMQs for Medical Students This volume contains over 100 EMQs arranged systematically and covering: general pathology; head and neck; neurology and psychiatry; cardiovascular and haematology; and respiratory.

Complete Guide to Digital Audio, The

Collins Top Birding Spots in Britain and Ireland This guide to birdwatching spots in Britain and Ireland covers over 400 sites including all RSPB reserves. Each site has a general description, plus details of what can be seen in each season, access, and for non-birdwatchers in the family, other attract

Mastership Game, The At the beginning of the 21st century, only one institution stands above the sea of corruption. The College, established on a Scottish island in the Middle Ages, is the most powerful organization in the world. It is subject to the control only of its Mast

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Journey to the Holy Mountain Centred around three journeys to Mount Athos, one of the most important places in Orthodox Christianity, this is both a travel book and a journey of self-discovery in a world beset by violence and fear.

Seven Dials Mystery, The This is the sequel to "The Secret of Chimneys", the second novel to feature Superintendent Battle and "Bundle" Brent. As a prank, eight alarm clocks are set to wake up champion sleeper, Gerry Wade. But when morning arrives, one clock is missing and the p

I Can Draw Animals Using large colourful photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book presents young children with ideas for drawing animals.

Nazism and War This title is a retelling of the rise and fall of the Nazis.

Collected Short Stories, The An omnibus gathering together 35 classic Agatha Christie stories of murder and suspense. This title comprises stories from five individual volumes, including "Philomel Cottage", "The Hound of Death", "While the Light Lasts" and "Witness for the Prosecuti

AA Street by Street Derby, Leicester, Nottingham This practical, large-format street atlas includes National Grid referencing as well as the indexed "battleship" grid. Features include AA Service Centres, recommended restaurants and camping sites, more area at a larger scale and easy-to-read street nam

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Introduction to AutoCAD 2000, An The aim of this volume is to provide a text suitable for students in further education or higher education or others such as those new to AutoCAD, wishing to learn how to use AutoCAD 2000.

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Twisted Strands It is 1914, and Eveleen Hardcastle, now in her early thirties, has married Richard. As World War I breaks out, Eveleen, a sophisticated young woman, is left to manage the factory while Richard goes off to fight for his country.

Loch Assynt, Lochinver and Kylesku 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

Software Requirements Using Unified Process This hands-on guide to requirement analysis for software architects and designers provides complete, end-to-end processes for gathering, analyzing, specifying, and maintaining requirements.

Social Inequality and Social Injustice This text uses a human rights framework to analyse how social inequalities and injustices are maintained and how violations of human rights, on grounds of race, gender, sexuality and more can effectively be redressed.

Arts and Crafts Movement, The This influential movement, with its roots in the social theories of John Ruskin and William Morris, embraced architecture, furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, textiles and books, all of which are covered in this the first concise survey of Arts and Cr

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Bible This Bible for children contains the complete NIV text, which is written in modern English, and original illustrations.

User Interface Design for Programmers The author of this title focuses on what programmers need to know about UI (User Interface) design, with numerous examples of how to improve common programs.

Killing the Shadows Fiona Cameron, academic psychologist, uses computer technology to help the police track serial offenders. She vowed never to work again for the Met when they went against her advice and compromised an investigation. But then a fellow crime novelist is mu

Cosmetic Make-up and Manicure An illustrated study which explains the practical details of techniques for the application of cosmetic and manicure products, integrating relevant theory and scientific background. It is designed for students preparing for the City and Guilds of London

Searchers, The From 1914 to the great campaigns of World War II, radio intercepts shaped the course of history. Kenneth Macksey reveals how in this book.

Chalk and Cheese Lily and Jo are sisters, but they are as different as chalk and cheese. Jo adores her ballet lessons, while Lily thinks ballet is soppy and wants to learn judo. But will Lily change her mind when disaster strikes?

Whole Woman, The Germaine Greer once again sets the agenda for the future of feminism, arguing that in spite of a widespread feeling of complacency, the woman question is far from answered.

Noisy Farm Early in the morning the farm comes to life. "Cockadoodle-doo", crows the rooster. "Woof! woof!", barks Sam the dog. There are lots more noises to identify as we follow Sam around the farm. By the author of "Dear Zoo".

Adults Learning A practical guide to teaching adults. The book aims to build confidence and offer advice for those teaching adults in a wide range of settings - from traditional adult education institutes, universities, management training courses to government training

What Does it Mean to Have Asthma? Part of a series presenting the facts and promoting awareness and understanding of common conditions, this title introduces asthma: its causes and effects. It examines control, medication and treatment; covers the help and support available and includes

Castles in the Air "Castle in the Air" is an autobiographical story of rescuing an ancient mansion - Gwydir Castle - which was inhabited by ravers and rats until Judy Corbett and her husband Peter Welford found it mouldering in the foothills of Snowdonia."

Sausage in Trouble The "Rockets" series contains lively and humorous stories for children who are just beginning to enjoy reading. The series is aimed at developing reading ability and the text is integrated with illustrations using speech bubbles, thought bubbles and soun

Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Jean Brodie is a teacher with advanced and unconventional ideas that put her at odds with the other members of staff at the Marcia Blaine School in Edinburgh, as she endeavours to shape the lives of the select group of girls who form her "set".

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Masks Ideas of blackness and racial difference have deep roots in European culture, stretching further back than the slave trade and 19th-century imperialism. This text exposes this history through an archaelogy of the racial imagination, exploring the work of

Snowdonia/North Wales Insight Compact Guide This guide includes a chapter detailing the history and culture of the region, nine tours taking in sights ranging from the sand dunes of Anglesey island to the volcanic Aran mountains, leisure-time suggestions, and an information section packed with con

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Music This "Very Short Introduction" to music invites us to really think about music and the values and qualities we ascribe to it. Drawing on a range of examples from Beethoven to the Spice Girls to Chinese zither music, Nicholas Cook attempts to provide a fr

Collins Fix it Manual From hairdryers to washing machines, toasters to televisions, this useful book provides easy-to-follow solutions for repairing everyday appliances. Information and fault-finding strategies provide the insight you need to tackle frustrating break-downs, h

Passage to India, A After a mysterious accident during their visit to the caves, Dr Assiz is accused of assaulting Adela Quested, a naive young Englishwoman. As he is brought to trial, the fragile structure of Anglo-Indian relations collapses and the racism inherent in colo

Ireland This volume tells you about centuries of dreadful deeds, from cruel Celtic chieftains and suffering saints to the troubled 20th century. Visit the chamber of horrors, try a game to make you hurl and the top 20 Irish curses and find out the tragic truth a

New Windmill Book of Nineteenth Century Short Stories, The One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this collection of stories has been selected by English teachers for its appeal to Key Stage 4 students. It includes stories by Kate Chopin, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell, Oscar Wilde, Olive Shreiner,

Tao Te Ching Taoism is based upon a concept of the Tao, or Way, as the universal power through which all life flows. "Tao Te Ching" offers a practical model by which both the individual and society can embody this belief, encouraging modesty and self-restraint as the

Entrepreneur By helping readers set their own goals, analyse their current strengths and work out how to achieve their aims, "Entrepreneur" is a highly personal means of improving key skills in leading guiding and motivating teams and individuals.

Glamorama A man in what is recognizably New York is drawn into a shadowy looking-glass of that society and then finds himself trapped on the other side, in a much darker place where fame and terrorism, and family and politics, are inextricably linked and sometimes

Wheel of Time, The This text draws together a series of quotes, chosen by Castaneda, from the eight books he wrote about his classical training as a Shaman initate under the guidance of Don Juan Matus.

Cat in the Hat, The For the first time, a CD edition of this Dr Seuss classic is available with the paperback edition of the original book. With specially composed music, wacky sound effects and the inimitable voice of Adrian Edmondson of "The Young Ones" fame, the pack is

Wyvern Mystery, The As genteel Miss Alice Maybell enters the Vale of Carwell, she notices, in a passing carriage, a tall, mysterious female who stirs in her a chilling sense of foreboding. Alice is plunged into a tale of rural terror, centred on Carwell Grange, the place wh

Glamorous Powers Jon Darrow, a man with psychic powers has played many parts - a shady faith-healer, a naval chaplain, a passionate husband, an awkward father, and an Anglo-Catholic monk. Now corruption lies in wait for him and threatens not only his future as a priest,

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Introduction to Mormonism, An An introduction to the core beliefs and theological structure of the Mormon church.

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Realities of Work, The The second edition of this text has been substantially revised and updated to include six new chapters including knowledge work, representation at work and virtual work, and substantial revisions to existing chapters. It also includes case vignettes, def

East Meets West This text advises on how to mix colours, textures and objects from different cultures in your own setting. It illustrates ideas for windows and walls, furnishings and floors, tabletops and mantlepieces. Celebrating the handcrafted, influences are taken f

Pronto Aiming to provide students with a direct route to GCSE/CE success, this student book is part of a course that is suitable for all students studying Spanish to the 16+ examination in two or three years.

Tales of the Rose Tree An exploration of the history of the Rose Tree -- or Rhododendron.

Business Ethics and Values Offering a blend of academic theory and concrete issues, the chapters contained herein reflect a series of lectures and serves as a self-contained course in business ethics. It introduces students to the complexities and principles of ethical issues thro

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House of Rats, The A fantasy about four children who are stranded in a mysterious gothic house. There are wolves prowling at the door and escape seems impossible, until they discover a whole new world under the house.

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Bread Alone 31-year-old Wyn Morrison drifts along in her role as trophy wife, largely to please her husband David. But when her services are no longer required, Wyn is forced to move from sunny California to rainy Seattle. Slowly she puts her life back on track, fin

Ancient Roman Jobs What jobs did people do in ancient Rome? How were they different from the work people do nowadays? Discover the answers to your questions here. Find out what we know about working life in Ancient Rome and, through looking at historical evidence, how and

Little Prince This is an all-French exercise manual to accompany Le Petit Prince. It includes 23 groups of exercises as well as suggested topics for composition.

Little Knowledge, A From Greek philosophy to contemporary economics, physics and architecture, this book covers some of the most often heard but least understood theories and explains them simply and entertainingly. Topics include: existentialism, deconstruction, a quantum

Blooming English A look at the quirks of the English language, past and present.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 5: Storybooks (Magic Key): The Magic Key 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.

Open VMS with Apache, OSU and WASD This text teaches how to run a Web server on an OpenVMS system, using any OSU, WASD or Compaq Secure Web Server (based on Apache). It explains the suitability of VMS clusters for 24x7 operation, covers the various TCP/IP products and discusses cluster al

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Honeymoon in Purdah Alison Wearing and her flatmate Ian falsified a marriage certificate and travelled around Iran masquerading as honeymooners. Their expectations were confounded by the generosity and friendly curiosity they encountered everywhere.

MCSE Aimed at MCSE candidates preparing for the "Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server" exam (#70-215), this text and CD package includes review questions, Real World Scenario sidebars, pre-assessment exams, program simulato

Essential Spelling List, The This title contains over 3000 of the words most commonly used by children in their writing activities.

Data Warehouse Project Management Provides a roadmap for the data warehouse project manager, offering tips and guidance from experts for effective management of a large and expensive project. Included in the book are templates, examples, checklists and real-world case studies to make man

Strategies and Games Provides both a theoretical treatment of game theory and a variety of real-world applications, primarily in economics but also in business, political science and the law. The book is divided into three parts: strategic form games, extensive form games an

Passions of the Soul, The

Talking Heads These monologues by Alan Bennett were presented as a series on BBC television. The audio-cassette in this pack, which also contains the monologues in paperback form, feature the soundtracks of the television performances.

Hollow, The Lucy Angkatell invites Hercule Poirot to lunch. To tease the great detective, her guests stage a mock murder beside the pool. Unfortunately, the victim plays the scene for real.

Next Fifty Years, The A look at what science might, and might not, be able to do for us in the first half of the 21st century. A team of experts address the future in theory and in practice as well as examining the social and political ramifications of the strange new world t

Invisible Boy, The When his parents are lost in space, Sam is left, heartbroken, in the care of the horrible Hilda Hardbottom. Then he finds a tiny spaceship in the cabbage patch and meets a little alien called Splodge. Splodge makes him invisible, and Sam uses his new tal

From Birth to One Maria Robinson draws upon research to illuminate the first year of life, when the foundations for our emotional and social well being together with our motivation and ability to learn begin to be laid down by an ongoing interplay of physical, neurologica

Aromatherapy A resource for therapy students on a wide range of aromatherapy courses, this title covers all the underpinning knowledge and some aspects of more advanced aromatherapy, providing a wide range of tasks, definitions and activities to ensure students gain

Deeper Shade of Blue, A When Alex Mavros is asked to track down a missing woman, he jumps at the chance to leave the stifling heat of Athens. But on the island of Trigono, he soon realises there is more than one mystery to solve. The truth goes back to the events of World War I

Stop Thinking, Start Living The second revised edition of YOU CAN FEEL GOOD AGAIN: GOOD NEWS ABOUT DEPRESSION, this volume offers short term common sense methods to combat depression and let go of negativity.