This fascinating anthology introduces us to a wide range of arguments on the subject of memory, the thread that holds our lives, & our history, together. Arranged in themed sections, the book

Includes:: specially commissioned essays by the editors & by writers with expertise in different fields

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John Gray's books have brought a powerful message to millions of people across the world. In this groundbreaking book he addresses an area of fundamental importance for all families
- the well being of our children. In MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, CHILDREN ARE FROM HEAVEN, John Gray provides the ultimate guide for parenting, addressing the unique bond between parents & children. Geared to parents of chidren from birth to teens, this invaluable new handbook shows parents how to help their children become strong, confident, morally responsible adults by focusing on self-esteem & responsibility.
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There's no doubt about it; the relationship between men & women is extremely complex. We often forget just how diffient the sexes are, & become frustrated & confused by a loved one's behaviour. In this volume John Gray's expert relationship advice is distilled into powerful, daily inspirations that lovingly & insightfully remind us of the contrasts between Mars & Venus, allowing us to resolve conflicts in our relationships.

Includes:: comforting & helpful advise on: * giving & receiving emotional support; * discovering & awakening your hidden qualities; * keeping passion alive; * reacting to, & coping with, stress * maintaining your zest for life. Whether you need thoughtful reminders yourself or know a friend or loved one who will benefit from these beautiful reflections, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Book of Days is a must.

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Little is perfect for the men in these seventeen crime stories & nothing is straightforward. The worlds they inhabit are as different as a deprived London housing estate & a rundown jazz joint in Manhattan, but each of them is striving to determine what is right, what will give them dignity, what will earn them self-respect. Some succeed. Others fail. In this acclaimed collection of stories, John Harvey has gathered together some of the very best names in contemporary crime writing. Together these writers answer what it is to be a father, a son, a man. Authors are: Mark Billingham, Lawrence Block, Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, John Harvey, Reginald Hill. Bill James, Dennis Lehane, Bill Moody, George P. Pelecanos, Peter Robinson, James Sallis, John Straley, Brian Thompson, Don Winslow, Daniel Woodrell, & a novella by Andrew Coburn. ...