The racing rules bible completely updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing You don't have to know all the rules off by heart but you do need to know your rights & obligations on the water
- the rules can be looked up afterwards This book takes you through the key situations that occur repeatedly on the racecourse showing from the point of view of each boat in turn what you may must or cannot do Colour diagrams throughout ensure concepts are easily understood The book also contains the new Racing Rules of Sailing in full with all the Appendices The latest rule changes are highlighted along with their impact on you as a sailor The Rules in Practice has been the racing rules bible for over 30 years written by Bryan Willis who is an acknowledged rules expert
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The Rule Book of The FA from 1863 is one of the most important books ever published
- according to the writer & broadcaster Melvyn
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Incisive controversial & startlingly funny The Rules of Attraction examines a group of affluent students at a small self-consciously bohemian liberal-arts college on America's East Coast Lauren who changes the man in her bed even more often than she changes course is dating Victor but sleeping with Sean Sean
- cool ambivalent & deeply cynical
- might be in love with Lauren but he's not going to let that stop him from bedding Paul Paul as shrewd as he is passionate is Lauren's ex-lover & the final point in this curious triangle From the author of American Psycho Bret Easton Ellis's The Rules of Attraction is a breathtaking tale of sex expectation desire & frustration

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Everyone needs a little magic in their lives The Rules of Magic is the long-awaited prequel to Practical Magic The Rules of Magic is a New York Times bestseller & Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick! In this sparkling prequel we meet the Aunts from Practical Magic sisters Frances & Jet & Vincent their brother From the beginning their mother Susanna knew they were unique Franny with her skin as pale as milk & blood red hair who could commune with birds; Jet as shy as she is beautiful who knows what others are thinking & Vincent so charismatic that he was built for trouble Susanna needed to set some rules of magic no walking in the moonlight no red shoes no wearing black no cats no crows no candles & certainly absolutely no books about magic But the Owens siblings are desperate to uncover who they really are Each heads down a life-altering course filled with secrets & truths devastation & joy & magic & love Despite the warning handed down through the family for centuries
- Know that for our family love is a curse
- they will all strive to break the rules & find true love A perfect read for crisp autumn nights! Praise for The Rules of Magic The combination of magic with the universal themes of romantic love & the bond between siblings allows the reader to have one foot in a magical world & another in the realities of family life Much like the bewitching heroines in this book'
- The Lady Utterly spellbinding'
- Heat Shows the author at their best She neatly intertwines their lives with a backdrop that brims with periodic detail Gnomic maxims add to a wise seductive fabular tone Thrilling & transportive'
- Sunday Times Enchanting Spellbinding & entertaining'
- Sunday Express Hoffman explores Aunt Frances & Aunt Bridget's (known here as Jet) awakening to the craft in the 1960s Franny & Jet along with their brother Vincent stay with their Aunt Isabelle Each of their gifts grow but can they use them to break the family curse? The Rules of Magic is a gentle tale perfect as the nights draw in'
- Press Association As efficient a slice of escapism as you would expect from Hoffman Hoffman's skill is to ground her light-as-a-feather tale in a very specific time & place Manhattan in the Sixties Wisely she doesn't rely on the momentous times to do too much work but the heady atmospherics are expertly interwoven'
- Daily Mail A bewitching hard to put down tale of the consequences of magic love & family'
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Practical Magic to date Alice Hoffman's biggest ever selling novel became a major Hollywood film starring Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman who played sisters Sally & Gillian Owens In this sparkling prequel we meet sisters Frances & Jet & Vincent their brother From the beginning their mother Susanna knew they were unique Franny with her skin as pale as milk & blood red hair who could commune with birds; Jet as shy as she is beautiful who knows what others are thinking & Vincent so charismatic that he was built for trouble Susanna needed to set some rules of magic no walking in the moonlight no red shoes no wearing black no cats no crows no candles & certainly absolutely no books about magic But the Owens siblings are desperate to uncover who they really are Each heads down a life-altering course filled with secrets & truths devastation & joy & magic & love Despite the warning handed down through the family for centuries
- Know that for our family love is a curse
- they will all strive to break the rules & find true love' Hoffman delights in this prequel to Practical Magic a coming-of-age tale replete with magic & historical references to the early witch trials The spellbinding story focusing on the strength of family bonds through joy & sorrow will appeal to a broad range of readers Fans will be bewitched' Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Rules of Magic

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NOW WITH 10 NEW RULES A definitive code for managerial success Some people find management so easy They appear to be natural leaders painlessly negotiating the system the politics the people & the targets Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes They know the Rules of management These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to inspire your team in a way that gets results They will help you say the right thing do the right thing & know instinctively how to handle every situation In this new edition of the international bestseller Richard Templar has added 10 new Rules to help you make management even easier & your success greater & when you are headhunted or promoted (again) nobody will be surprised Least of all you Others can be good You'll be better ...

The Rules of People has been officially shortlisted in the ' Self Development' category for The Business Book Awards 2018 as announced on 17th January 2018 A PERSONAL CODE FOR GETTING THE BEST FROM EVERYONE We all know someone who is a natural 'people person' They seem to understand what people really want what they really think & what they really mean They can effortlessly get people onside & keep them happy & motivated Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes They know The Rules of People These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to connect with strangers build strong relationships with friends & colleagues & even get the best out of difficult people They will help you say the right thing do the right thing & know instinctively how to handle every situation You'll have relaxed easy relationships & you'll be that person who gets on with everyone ...

One of the most popular cameras on the market is called the Digital Rebel yet many photographers use it & its brethren following tired old rules from tired old photographers This book shows new & intermediate photographers that they can move beyond the dogma & shoot more creatively right now If youre just starting out with a camera or are starting to think about switching away from auto this is the perfect book for you Not only will you find within all the classical rules useful basic knowledge that can sharpen anyones eye for a great photograph but youll simultaneously be shown how you can push the boundaries that many teachers erroneously set filling your memory card with exciting refreshing pictures every time ...

If you want to play The Game you need to know The Rules Whatever experience level you have whatever strengths & weaknesses whether you're a virgin or a Don Juan the stage has been set for you to perform at your highest capacity The Stylelife Challenge is a simple easy-to-follow guide to the best & fastest means of approaching & attracting women Neil Strauss spent four years gathering this knowledge living it & sharing it testing the specific material in this book on over 13000 men of varying ages nationalities & backgrounds Part practical application & part sequel this is the further adventures of Style & his game techniques ...

NOW WITH 10 NEW RULES A definitive code for personal success ' The Rules of Work is an eye-opener for all those who would like to rise to the top but don't seem to be able to find the map' Sir Antony Jay author of Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minster & founder of Video Arts For some people work is a breeze They glide effortlessly onwards & upwards always saying & doing the right thing getting paid more getting promotions getting results Is there something successful people know that we don't? You bet there is They know the Rules of work These Rules are the guiding principles that will improve what you do & how you do it They will give you the unmistakable air of confidence that will win you admiration respect & help you towards your next promotion In this new edition of the international bestseller Richard Templar has added 10 new Rules to help you get heard noticed acknowledged & followed To get ahead & stay on top you need The Rules of Work ...