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Standing out is no longer optional. Learn how to become a thought leader - the agenda setter, the go-to person - with Dorie Clark's Stand Out. Too many people believe that if they keep their heads dow
The Cook's Companion has established itself as the kitchen 'bible' in over 300,000 homes since it was first published in 1996. Stephanie Alexander has added over 300 new recipes as well as 12 new chap
A British comedian, drunk on a gallon of wine, takes a one-pound bet to jump, completely naked, into an aquarium filled with sharks and stingrays, causing one of them to die of stress.An American man
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in Qumran, Palestine, in 1947 was one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, and hidden in caves by an ancient Je
This enthralling book will take you, month-by-month, day-by-day, through all the festivities of English life. From national celebrations such as New Year's Eve to regional customs such as the Padstow
One of India's greatest mystics, Kabir (1398-1448) was also a satirist and philosopher, and a poet of timeless wit and wisdom. Equally immersed in theology and social thought, music and politics, his
Shiva: Destroyer and Protector, Supreme Ascetic and Lord of the Universe. He is Ardhanarishwara, half-man and half-woman; he is Neelakantha, who drank poison to save the three worlds-and yet, when cra
Salsas, chutneys, and pesto are delicious and surprisingly easy to make. The taste of home preserves is fantastic, and they can be made for a fraction of the price of commercial products—and you know
The 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 was a massive, brutal and terrifying event, which completely changed the governments of England, Scotland and Ireland and which was only achieved through overwhelming
This best-selling, fascinating biography is a fitting and revealing tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary: family man; climber; explorer; humanitarian; and, legend of the twentieth century. Biographer and fam
In his insightful, award-winning work Fire and Ice, Environics president Michael Adams explored the growing divergence between American and Canadian values. Using the same mixture of polling and analy
Over thirteen centuries, Baghdad has enjoyed both cultural and commercial pre-eminence, boasting artistic and intellectual sophistication and an economy once the envy of the world. It was here, in the
'Finally, a book that talks about money in a way that's accessible, useful and - crucially - interesting. Mrs Moneypenny walks us through the perils and pitfalls of personal finance and makes a persua
People who suffer with problems like anxiety and depression are predominantly of working age and allowing them to recover fully and support themselves would be of huge benefit to the economy, through
Who are we? In Canadians, one of Canada’s most intelligent and beloved writers maps our national psyche in a wonderful and ambitious work. Canadians is an entertaining portrait of this country and its
Explores what it is like to move from a world of competition and discipline to one of recreation and introspection. Giving a glimpse into the private realms of swimming, and drawing, the author tells
Born into a society caught in the throes of orthodoxy and ritualism and further crippled by child marriage, infanticide, and a rigid caste system, Guru Nanak was deeply spiritual from an early age. Th
In Three Queer Lives, Paul Bailey dissects the lives of two extraordinary men and one remarkable woman who defied the sexual prejudices of their age and lived by their own rules. Richly anecdotal and
Sinead's writing mixes the worldly wit of Jane Green with the down-to-earth warmth and insight of Marian Keyes and will remind people just how important their sisters - and their friends-who-are-like-
Contains 100 recipes that are easy to make and enjoy with family and friends in the comfort of home. This title includes recipes such as a pizza with fontina and white truffle, gnocchi with gorgonzola
The authors approached about eighty journalists and writers based in Johannesburg and asked them to write short pieces about the city in which they work and live. They did not specify form or style-t
Tells the story of human endeavour that laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain. This book reflects what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situat
Popular caterer and author Ruth Pretty shares the recipes she likes to cook at home for her family and friends, far away from the hustle and stress of the great functions she is famous for. This food
A guide to making better decisions with our money, health and personal lives. It examines the many psychological, societal, and mathematical factors that contribute to our collective misunderstanding
In Transforming Power, veteran activist Judy Rebick champions new ways of achieving political goals by emphasizing co-operation and consensus over confrontation and partisanship. Rebick argues that to
Philosopher, dramatist, rhetorician, Stoic and pragmatist, Seneca was one of the most contradictory figures in ancient Rome, embracing a stern ascetic morality while amassing a fortune under Nero and
Shows how the use and misuse of financial bookkeeping has determined the fates of entire societies. Combining rigorous scholarship and fresh storytelling, this book traces the surprisingly powerful in
Clarkson on Cars is a revamped, rejuvenated and expanded edition of Clarkson's classic collection of car journalism. Clarkson rewrote the rule book for motor journalism and here's how. Opinionated,
In this New York Times bestseller and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Rickards explores the future of the international monetary system'A fast-paced and apocalyptic look at the financial future, takin
Presents an account of Britten's life, exploring his deeply held and controversial pacifism; his complex forty-year relationship with Peter Pears; and his creation of an artistic community in Aldeburg
The Penguin Dictionary of Statistics is an extremely useful and comprehensive guide to the subject. An ideal reference book for A-level mathematics students and undergraduates, this dictionary is also
A simple, effective way to transform your finances and your life, from the author of The Behaviour GapCreating a financial plan is overwhelming. Financial books, magazines and websites offer long list
Retells the story of Eva Schloss's childhood in Vienna and Amsterdam, including her family life, her close relationship with her brother, Heinz, and her struggle to survive in the Auschwitz concentrat
Cafe@home is all about creating tasty, uncomplicated food and relaxing with the people you care about. Savour the pleasures of brunch, late-morning coffee, memorable lunches, and the almost-forgotten
Tells how Clarice Lispector through long exile abroad and difficult personal struggles, matured into a great writer, and asserts, for the first time, the deep roots in the Jewish mystical tradition th
Two Girls, One on Each Knee: A History of Cryptic Crosswords is an audaciously constructed book on the pleasures and puzzles of cryptic crosswords and their linguistic wordplay, from Alan Connor, the
