Two brothers, Njoroge and Kamau, stand on a rubbish heap and look into their futures. Njoroge is excited; his family has decided that he will attend school, while Kamau will train to be a carpenter. T
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A sparkling and darkly humorous collection of short stories by bestselling novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux.A family watches, horrified, as their patriarch transforms into the wise-cracking le
Classicist and poet Robert Graves's superb two-volume retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. Drawing on the entire canon o
Classicist and poet Robert Graves's superb two-volume retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. Drawing on the entire canon o
This tender, deeply funny novel is about an eccentric elderly Ukranian widower in England and the struggles of his two feuding daughters to thwart the voluptuous young gold digger from the old country
Shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, make the most of your time, and clear away obstacles in your path. This title helps you pick up any skill in record time ...and have much more fun along th
The newly formed Murder Squad of Scotland Yard, made up of just twelve detectives, battles in vain against tide of violence and cruelty. When body of a Yard detective is found in a suitcase, his lips
Reporting America is a magnificent collection of Alistair Cooke's key dispatches on the key moments, movements, men and women of post-war America. Alistair Cooke was the greatest, and most humane, of
From the tiny, woefully equipped ships of the first Tudor expeditions, to the icebreakers and nuclear submarines of the modern era, this title describes how every form of ingenuity has been used to br
Grandfather, son and grandson are equally dependent on the empire: the first for his enoblement; the second for the civil virtues that make him a servant of an administration whose failure he can neit
The most popular of Virginia Woolf's novels during her lifetime, The Years is a savage indictment of British society at the turn of the century, edited with an introduction and notes by Jeri Johnson i
The diabolical Nova Criminals now include the nightmarish characters of Sammy the Butcher, Iron Claws, Izzy the Push and the Brown Artist, and are poised to wreak untold destruction on the world with
The dwarf, the disfigured, the blind man, the homosexual, the ex-mental patient and the member of a racial or religious minority all share one characteristic: they are all socially "abnormal". This a
Foucault shows the development of the Western system of prisons, police organizations, administrative and legal hierarchies for social control - and the growth of disciplinary society as a whole.
Martin Middlebrook's The First Day on the Somme is a compelling and intensely moving account of the blackest day in the history of the British army. On 1 July, 1916, a continuous line of British soldi
Examines the life of Winston Churchill through his military service as both a soldier and warlord. This book explores Churchill's strategies in both world wars - the disastrous failures as well as the
"The Red Room" is the room of life that holds the motley crowd of pretenders, the high and the mighty and the out-at-the-elbow folk who persist in living a life of humbug, that ends in the c
With Collins French Phrasebook and Dictionary you will sound and speak like a native. The hour-long audio CD is ideal for practicing pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident,
Rocks, minerals and fossils are the beautiful remnants of the earth's evolution. They reveal both the far-distant past with its history of explosive change and sudden extinctions and the immediate pre
Offers practical advice about planning a trip to the region, and describes points of interest in Myanmar (Burma), Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietn
Profiles the glamorous yet driven world of the American Ballet Theater and the style and influence of its charismatic and risk-taking artistic director, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and presents a photographi
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An essential reference for all professional engineers, writers, and students, this comprehensive dictionary covers the terms and concepts used in the major engineering disciplines, such as chemical, c
This unique book is an insightful, uplifting, and practical guide to leading a more balanced and fulfilling life both inside and outside the corporation. Drawing upon his decades of experience working
This book is designed to give students the key to success in chemistrythe ability to perform calculations with ease. The hundreds of problems with fully explained solutions and the m
Noted journalist Dale Buss explores the winning business strategies behind today’s most exciting, outrageous and successful new media projects and personalities. From TheStreet.com’s James Cramer to M
Bestselling author and frequent "Oprah" guest Dr. Harriet Braiker offers help for anyone who has ever felt the resentment of giving 100 percent to others and getting nothing in return.Featured on NBC'
"This insidiously charming book teaches readers about the place of lepidoptery in the life sciences and the kinds of questions that natural scientists seek to answer....Like Nabokov himself, this volu
Rise to the top and stay there without becoming a B@#% In this groundbreaking book, top executive coach and bestselling author Jean Hollands focuses on a dangerous obstacle that continues to thwart ma
A celebrity trainer shares shape-up secrets for a fit and fabulous bride Before you even walk down the aisle, you have made the really important vowto fit into your dress and look fa
- A complete guide to understanding and applying UML, Unified Modeling Language, the de facto industry standard modeling/programming language, used by hundreds of thousands of object-oriented systems
Nonstop Creativity and Innovation provides a unique, tested model for developing personal creative-thinking abilities, becoming more innovative, and increasing one's overall effectiveness. Using the U
Exposes the truth behind the cosmetic industry Each day, we are exposed to some 200 synthetic chemicals--without our knowledge. Skin, hair, body, and beauty products are loaded with potential irritant
