Why do the French enjoy starting a conversation with an argument? Why do they love talking about the decline of their country? Why do they claim to hate their jobs even when they don't & fall silent if anyone so much as mentions money? Conversation is an art form in France guided by a complex set of rules codes conventions & taboos fit to make the bravest foreigner reach for the cognac In The Bonjour Effect the bestselling authors & journalists Julie Barlow & Jean-Benoit Nadeau take a hugely engaging' (France Today) tour through French culture to reveal that talking to the French is not about communicating or being nice it's about being interesting With their extensive experience living & travelling in France & dealing with everyone from shopkeepers & waiters to doctors & business associates they teach us how to navigate the choppy waters of French culture & make a little language go a long way Even if you only have un petit peu de French after reading The Bonjour Effect you will be able to hold your own when you next walk into a bistro on the Left Bank ...

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In her extraordinary collection Kathleen Jamie examines her native Scotland
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The Japanese & Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries & it is now an internationally popular pastime This compact & stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully including shaping with wires watering seasonal maintenance tackling common ailments choosing the right container feeding & repotting A directory of over 90 of the most popular species illustrated with beautiful photographs will enable you to find the tree that is right for you ...

DI Tim Yates & DS Juliet Armstrong are investigating the widespread theft of expensive farm machinery & keep on drawing a blank They don't know whether they're looking for a gang an individual or an organised network; nor can they find any trace of the machinery once it's been stolen 416 pages No James Christina ...

Finnish artist Tove Jansson's Moomin stories have been continually in print for more than half a century in 35 languages They are among Europe's best loved & enduring children's classics & through the TV animation (BBC2) the warm-hearted whimsical creatures of Moomin valley have been brought to a new younger British audience Introducing the first Sort Of Children's Classic in a new English version by Sophie Hannah Sort of Books proudly presents the original full colour Moomin picture book with its irresistible cut-out page designs & playful rhyming text in a new version by one of Britain's star poets ...

Following on from the widely successful first volume this second edition has been updated & expanded to create an essential collection of writings examining different aspects of the history of books & print culture Arranged in thematic sections bringing together a wide range of contributors & featuring introductions to each section this new edition contains more extracts covering issues of gender material culture & bibliographical matters has a brand new section on the future of the book in the electronic age examines different aspects of book history including the development of the book spoken words to written texts the commodifcation of books & the power & profile of readers This pioneering book is a vital resource for all those involved in publishing studies library studies book history & also those studying English literature cultural studies sociology & history ...

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Ever wondered how ink is made? Or what is the bestselling book of all time? Or which are the oldest known books in the world? Highbrow to lowbrow all aspects of the book are celebrated & explored in & The Book Lovers& Miscellany& From a list of unfinished novels a short history of the comic the story behind Mills & Boon & an entry on books printed with mistakes to a guide to the colours of Penguin paperback jackets & a list of the most influential academic books of all time Between these pages you will discover the history of paper binding printing & dust jackets; which books have faced bans; which are the longest established literary families; & which bestsellers were initially rejected You can explore the output of the most prolific writers & marvel at the youth of the youngest published authors; learn which natural pigments were used to decorate a medieval bible; & what animal is needed for the making of vellum The ideal gift for every bibliophile & The Book Lovers& Miscellany& is full of fun facts potted histories & curious lists perfect for dipping into & sharing ...

This previously self-published book has been an inspiration to thousands since its first publication for within its pages lies the answers to all the questions of daily life HOW TO USETHE BOOK OF ANSWERS1HOLD THE CLOSED BOOK IN YOUR HAND ON YOUR LAP OR ON A TABLE 2TAKE TEN OR FIFTEEN SECONDS TO CONCENTRATE ON YOUR QUESTION QUESTIONS SHOULD BE PHRASED IN THE FOLLOWING STYLE'IS THE JOB I'M APPLYING FOR THE RIGHT ONE?' OR'SHOULD I TRAVEL THIS WEEKEND?'3WHILE VISUALIZING OR SPEAKING YOUR QUESTION (ONE QUESTION AT A TIME) PLACE ONE HAND PALM DOWN ON THE BOOK'S FRONT COVER & STROKE THE EDGE OF THE PAGES BACK TO FRONT 4WHEN YOU SENSE THE TIME IS RIGHT SIMPLY OPEN THE BOOK & THERE WILL BE YOUR ANSWER 5REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU HAVE With a solution on every page The Book of Answers is intriguing inspiring & enormous fun to use It's also the perfect gift book ...