' Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages' this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of the book According to the Journal of Near Eastern Studies it is 'one of the most thorough & intimately engaging books on Sufism to be produced by a Western scholar' Certainly there is nothing second-hand about it The author lets Sufis speak for themselves & in a series of unusual & absorbing texts mainly translated from Arabic he gives a vivid picture of life in a North African Sufi order Against this background stands the unforgettable figure of the Algerian Shaikh who was head of the order from 1909 until his death in 1934 The last few chapters are mainly devoted to his writings which include some penetrating aphorisms & which end with a small anthology of his remarkable mystic poems ...

A modern classic this epic tale of families romance & political intrigue never loses its power to delight & enchant readers Vikram Seth's novel is at its core a love story the tale of Lata
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- attempts to find her a suitable husband through love or through exacting maternal appraisal At the same time it is the story of India newly independent & struggling through a time of crisis as a sixth of the world's population faces its first great general election & the chance to map its own destiny'A Suitable Boy may prove to be the most fecund as well as the most prodigious work of the latter half of this century
- perhaps even the book to restore the serious reading public's faith in the contemporary novel You should make time for it It will keep you company for the rest of your life' Daniel Johnson The Times


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Romance humour & happy-ever-after endings The deliciously romantic novel from the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Vintage Wedding Emily is happy with her life just as it is She has a career as a midwife that she loves She enjoys living on her own as a single woman But she’s also feels it’s time for a change & a spot of some sea air So when her best friend Rebecca asks whether she’d like to spend the summer cooking on a ‘puffer’ boat just off the Scottish coast she jumps at the chance But she barely has time to get to grips with the galley before she finds herself with a lot on her plate Rebecca is heavily pregnant & is thrilled to have her friend on board doing most of the work Then there’s Emily’s competitive & jealous kitchen assistant who thinks she should be head-cook not Emily & there’s Alasdair the handsome local doctor who Emily is desperately trying not to notice Because if she falls in love with him as he appears to be falling for her will she ever want her old life back again? ...

Daisy's getting into double the trouble in this fantastic collection! Whether she's making lots of furry friends on her summer holiday in Spain or trying to win a coconut at the fair one thing's for sure
- there's always trouble when Daisy's about
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When five women become friends it's one for all & all for one! A heartwarming & hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe & The Queen of Wishful Thinking When dynamic power-dressing Christie blows in like a warm wind to take over their department five very different women find themselves thrown together at work But none of them could have predicted the fierce bond of friendship that her leadership would inspire Anna 39 is reeling from the loss of her fiance who ran off with a much younger woman Her pride in tatters these days Anna finds it difficult to leave the house So when a handsome mysterious stranger takes an interest in her she's not sure whether she can learn to trust again? Then there's Grace in her fifties trapped in a loveless marriage with a man she married because unable to have children of her own she fell in love with his motherless brood Grace worries that Dawn is about to make the same mistake orphaned as a child engaged to love-rat Calum is Dawn more interested in the security that comes with his tight-knit boisterous family? When a sexy footloose rock singer catches her eye will Dawn have the courage to follow her heart? At 28 Raychel is the youngest member of their little gang & with a loving husband Ben & a cosy little nest for two she would seem to be the happiest But what dark secrets are lurking behind this perfect facade that make sweet pretty Raychel so guarded & unwilling to open up? ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Inspired by the true story of the talented driven horse rider Debi Walden Debi defies the odds against her
- first by becoming a top competitor in a field reserved for the wealthy & then by surviving a near-fatal riding accident In virtual isolation supported only by the loyalty of her sponsor she forces herself through painful rehab Fueled by sheer force of will & fierce courage Debi wins the US national jumping championship on a horse once slated for slaughter
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Discover the most famous & popular sights in Scotland with this fun-filled sticker book for young children -- with over 250 stickers Visit Scotland's cities seaside mountains & lochs spot iconic landmarks & meet the friendly Scottish people -- not to mention the Loch Ness Monster! Spirited scenes feature lively characters with lots of detail to enjoy Join the crowds during Edinburgh's famous Festival experience a traditional Scottish Highland games (complete with caber tossing & country dancing) dress the Mac Donald family in their kilts for the ceilidh Each page is packed with sticker activities -- as well as colouring join-the-dots & counting -- for hours of absorbing fun!A Super Scotland Sticker Book is the ideal companion for a trip around Scotland & a wonderful souvenir for remembering Scottish adventures ...

A collection of insightful & uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST
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He wants more than a workplace fling! But can he persuade her to let him in? With two jobs a sick mum & a broken heart nurse Carly Evans has no time for romance Until gorgeous surgeon Stone Parker gets right under her skin & gives her a glimpse of a new life The life Stone will gladly give her-if she can find the courage to take it ...

A Survey of Metaphysics provides a systematic overview of modern metaphysics covering all of the most important topics likely to be encountered on a metaphysics course The conception of metaphysics underlying the book is the fairly traditional & widely-shared one that metaphysics deals with the deepest questions that can be raised concerning the fundamental structure of reality as a whole The book is divided into six main parts each relatively self-contained focusing in turn on the following major themes identity & change necessity & essence causation agency & events space & time & universals & particulars In an introductory chapter the conception of metaphysics underlying the book is explained & defended against the many & varied opponents of metaphysics those students are likely to encounter While the book makes reference when necessary to the history of metaphysics its emphasis is on contemporary views & issues The author's approach is not narrowly partisan but avoids bland neutrality in matters of controversy ...