The debut bestseller from the author of the phenomenally successfully ONE DAY & Man Booker longlisted US STARTER FOR TEN is a comedy about love class growing-up & the all-important difference between knowledge & wisdom It's 1985 & Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition
- to make it onto TV's foremost general knowledge quiz But no sooner has he embarked on ' The Challenge' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teammate the beautiful & charismatic would-be actress Alice Harbinson When Alice fails to fall for his slightly over-eager charms Brian comes up with a foolproof plan to capture her heart once & for all He's going to win the game at any cost because
- after all
- everyone knows that what a woman really wants from a man is a comprehensive grasp of general knowledge STARTER FOR TEN is a comedy about love class growing-up & the all-important difference between knowledge & wisdom Are you up to the challenge of the funniest novel in years?


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Recreate the excitement of race day with this staggered grid Push-fit Scalextric track for quick & easy circuit building Connect modern Scalextric track to original track (which has ring-shaped connectors) using the C8222 Converter Straight CONTENTS2 x 175mm Half Straight Starter Grids ...

This volume aims to tell a young player with no experience everything they need to know about chess from how to set out the pieces to special moves & tactics It contains simple diagrams intended to make examples & puzzles easy to follow ...

This title has been revised to include Usborne's innovative Internet links A useful guide to a hobby which is enjoyed by many children it gives step-by-step advice in a helpful & clear format teaching all the basics from underarm casting to handling fish With detailed instructions & clear full-colour illustrations & photographs this book covers everything a beginner needs to know ...

For introductory courses in Computer Programming The Fundamentals of Programming When it comes to programming understanding the founding concepts can greatly improve student engagement & future success In its Fourth Edition Starting Out with Programming Logic & Design is a language-independent introductory programming book ideal for a precursor programming course or the first unit of an introductory programming course The text covers fundamental topics such as data types variables input output control structures modules functions arrays files object-oriented concepts GUI development & event-driven programming Designed for beginners the text is clear & approachable making the complex concepts accessible to every student In this edition Gaddis uses updated contemporary examples to familiarize students with models & logical thought processes used in programming without further complicating them with language syntax By using easy-to-understand pseudocode flowcharts & other tools Gaddis illustrates how to design the logic of programs Then confident in their high-level understanding of computer programming students are able to handle programming languages & syntax with greater ease & aptitude ...

A hefty compilation of essays (both pictorial & prose) notes concept sketches & interviews by (and with) Hayao Miyazaki Arguably the most respected animation director in the world Miyazaki is the genius behind Howl's Moving Castle Princess Mononokeand the Academy Award-winning film Spirited Away ...

This book is for children who are due to start school & can be shared with young children to answer their many questions about what school life will be like 32 pages Full colour artwork Jenner Caryn ...

Janet & Allan Ahlberg's classic Starting School From first day nerves to finding your peg this reassuring read is full of humour & fun for children & parents alike A classic picture book which offers advice & enjoyment for the whole family before school starts Allan Ahlberg a former teacher postman plumber's mate & grave digger is in the super-league of children's writers He has published over 100 children's books & with his late wife Janet created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM & THE JOLLY POSTMAN
- both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal He has also written prize-winning poetry & fiction & lives in Bath
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A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will need to know & be able to do when they start school Following a typical day at school children will enjoy using the stickers to help the characters in the book get dressed pack bags hang up coats change for PE & participate in art class lunchtime playtime story time & home time With over 100 stickers this is sure to keep little children occupied for hours WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts Choking Hazard ...

An engaging Starting School book to really prepare your child for their important first day Including lots of fun activities this book provides reassurance whilst helping children develop their skills for starting school & during reception year Combining useful information with engaging colourful illustrations this Starting School workbook helps to boost your child's confidence & get them ready for starting school Included in this book questions that allow children to practise the important skills required for starting school colourful activities that make learning fun & motivate children to learn at home helpful tips ...