Roland Barthes one of the twentieth-century's towering literary figures is knocked down in a Paris street by a laundry van It's February 1980 & he has just come from lunch with Francois Mitterrand who is locked in a battle for the Presidency Barthes dies soon afterwards History tells us it was an accident But what if it were an assassination? What if Barthes was carrying a document of unbelievable global importance? That document was the key to the seventh function of language
- an idea so powerful it gives whoever masters it the ability to convince anyone in any situation to do anything Police Captain Jacques Bayard & his reluctant accomplice Simon Herzog set off on a global chase that takes them from the corridors of power & academia to backstreet saunas & midnight rendezvous What they discover is a global conspiracy involving the President murderous Bulgarians & a secret international debating society In the world of intellectuals & politicians everyone is a suspect & who can you trust when the idea of truth itself is at stake?
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Lose weight around the clock! Myth You are what you eat Fact You are when you eat It's time to forget everything you've learned about dieting & discover how to lose weight-and get healthier
- faster than ever The revolutionary 8-Hour Diet lets you Eat whatever you want
- & drop 20 pounds or more in just 6 weeks Eat as much as you want-and shift your body's aging process into reverse Eat everything you crave
- without food restrictions or calorie counting By making simple changes to your daily eating patterns the 8-Hour Diet triggers your mitochondria-the energy centres of your cells
- & will Train your body to burn fat for energy
- from your belly first Improve your insulin sensitivity & dramatically slash your diabetes risk Sharpen your mind & cut your risk of Alzheimer's & other brain diseases Reduce your body's free radical content & lower your cancer risk Boost your natural levels of human growth hormone
- your body's stay-young formula-by up to 20 percent





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Dr Michael Mosley author of the bestselling 52 Fast Diet reveals a game-changing approach to one of the greatest silent epidemics of our time
- raised blood sugar levels The food we eat today high in sugar & easily digestible carbohydrates is not only making us fat but is putting us at risk of type 2 diabetes strokes dementia cancer & a lifetime on medication More than a third of adults in the UK now have raised blood sugar levels & most don't know it In this timely book Dr Mosley explains why we pile on dangerous abdominal fat & shows us how to shed it fast He demolishes common myths such as the claim that steady weight loss is always better than rapid weight loss & that those who lose weight rapidly will inevitably put it back on This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight & wants to regain control of their health I feel amazing I have been given another chance at life Cassie 28
- lost 20kg Average weight loss 14kg in 8 weeks

Includes:: a detailed 8-week programme with menu plans



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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY'S NO 1 BESTSELLING 8-WEEK BLOOD SUGAR DIET revealed a game-changing approach to weight loss that not only lowers blood sugar levels but can also reverse & prevent type 2 diabetes In this fabulous companion cookbook Dr Clare Bailey GP & wife of Michael Mosley has teamed up with renowned nutritionist Dr Sarah Schenker to create a collection of low-cal low-carb recipes all expertly balanced & easy to make They range from quick breakfasts to deliciously satisfying suppers & follow the Mediterranean style of eating now proven to revolutionise your health Whether you are embarking on the full 8-week diet plan to reverse your diabetes or simply looking to keep your blood sugar levels in check this book will help you lose weight & change the way you eat for ever ...

The fully revised new edition of the international bestseller THE 80 MINUTE MBA is your short-cut to business brilliance A traditional MBA is for either the time-rich very wealthy or lucky few with a generous corporate sponsor So what happens if you want to get a hit of high-quality business inspiration without spending two years back at school? THE 80 MINUTE MBA is the gateway to fresh thinking in less time than it takes a standard meeting to get past coffee & biscuits The MBA-in-a-box book is old hat Managers need the encouragement to think differently not in the same straight lines THE 80 MINUTE MBA is an injection of inspiration creative thinking & dynamic approaches which will help you see the world of business differently Stimulating new material brings this edition right up to date with critical business thinking Including a new chapter on the platform economy & fresh technology & social media examples this book will energise & inspire you in equal measure ...

Tracklist Disc 11 Don't Stop Believin'
- Journey 2 Never Too Much
- Luther Vandross 3 Poison
- Alice Cooper 4 State of Shock
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Laugh-out-loud wacky adventures in the world's most awesome treehouse! The seventh instalment in this hilarious & highly illustrated series will appeal to fans of Captain Underpants & Diary of a Wimpy Kid ...

The Compassionate (ar-Rahman) the Holy (al-Quddus) the Source of Peace (as-Salam) the Supreme (al-Mutakabbir)these are just a few of the 99 Names of God to be found in Islam It has been said that knowledge of Allah's Beautiful Names is the greatest knowledge a human being can possess; This illustrated guide to the Names is designed to be an engaging educational resource for all the family For children it is a rich treasury of wonder that will reveal greater depths as they grow & mature whilst for parents & teachers it will offer much to inspire inform & remind Richly illustrated & accompanied by engaging reflections & activities this book is offered as a guide to help us witness the Divine Majesty & Beauty ...

In The A Level Mindset Steve Oakes & Martin Griffin share the secrets of coaching students to develop the characteristics habits & mindsets which will help them realise their potential Those students who make real & sustained progress at A level aren't necessarily the ones with superb GCSEs Some students leap from average results in Year 11 to outstanding results in Year 13 Others seem to hit a ceiling But why? It was in trying to answer this question that the VESPA system emerged Steve & Martin have cut through the noise surrounding character development & identified five key characteristics that all students need to be successful vision effort systems practice & attitude These characteristics beat cognition hands down Successful students approach their studies with the right behaviours skills & attitudes they understand how to learn & revise effectively they're determined & organised they give more discretionary effort & they get top results Success at A level is a result of character not intelligence Much has been written about growth mindsets & character development in recent years but teachers are still left wondering how to apply these ideas in their contexts how can these theories help learners in practice? Taking cues from the work of Peter Clough Carol Dweck & Angela Lee Duckworth & informed by their collective 30 plus years of teaching & coaching Steve & Martin have spent years researching how character & behaviours affect student outcomes in their sixth form After identifying the core traits that contributed to student success they developed practical activities to help every student develop the A Level Mindset Discover 40 concrete practical & applicable tools & strategies that will supercharge learners' ambition organisation productivity persistence & determination Suitable for teachers tutors heads of sixth form or anyone else who wants to help A level students achieve their potential The A Level Mindset offers 40 easy-to-use activities to develop students' resilience commitment buoyancy motivation & determination It could be your key to transforming student outcomes ...

The A to Z of ASDs is a one-stop shop for adults on the autism spectrum in the form of an alphabetical guide to an array of challenging topics From anxiety to zen meditation compassion to self-esteem dating to socializing (and everything in between) Aunt Aspie's wisdom & witty one-liners offer helpful advice for serious subjects With tried-&-tested tips Aunt Aspie shares some of the tough life lessons she's learnt so you can avoid making the same mistakes & make informed choices on the issues that matter Sometimes philosophical often light-hearted & always informative the practical information in this book will help you to navigate tricky life issues & enable you to think through the more challenging questions facing people with ASDs ...