It's a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a good job four bossy sisters & a needy cat must also have want of her one true love Or is it? Another delightful novel from the author of The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond & Jenny Colgan Verity Love
- Jane Austen fangirl & an introvert in a world of extroverts
- is perfectly happy on her own (thank you very much) & her fictional boyfriend Peter is very useful for getting her out of unwanted social events But when a case of mistaken identity forces her to introduce a perfect stranger as her boyfriend Verity's life suddenly becomes much more complicated Johnny could also use a fictional girlfriend Against Verity's better judgement he persuades her to partner up for a summer season of weddings big number birthdays & garden parties with just one promise
- not to fall in love with each other


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The stark vast beauty of the remote Arctic Europe landscape has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years In this striking blend of travel writing history & mythology Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe His journey begins in the Shetland Isles takes him to the Faroes Iceland Greenland Svalbard & on to Lapland Following in the footsteps of the region's early pioneers Francis observes how the region has adapted to the 21st century giving an observed insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way As with all the best travel writing " True North" is an engaging compassionate tale of self-discovery whilst blending historical & contemporary narratives in the tradition of Bruce Chatwin & Robert Macfarlane ...

Do we only use 10 per cent of our brains Does lightning never strike twice Was penicillin invented by mistake True or False? Packed with amazing fun facts for kids unbelievable statistics & common sayings this title reveals the truth 192 pages Mills Andrea ...

This book is a fan tribute to the original adidas models the so-called OG's
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How do you cope when facing life-threatening illness family conflict faltering relationships old trauma obsessive thinking overwhelming emotion or inevitable loss? If you're like most people chances are you react with fear & confusion falling back on timeworn strategies anger self-judgement & addictive behaviours Though these old conditioned attempts to control our life may offer fleeting relief ultimately they leave us feeling isolated & mired in pain There is another way Beneath the turbulence of our thoughts & emotions exists a profound stillness a silent awareness capable of limitless love Tara Brach author of the award-winning Radical Acceptance calls this awareness our true refuge because it is available to every one of us at any moment no exceptions In this book Brach offers a practical guide to finding our inner sanctuary of peace & wisdom in the midst of difficulty Based on a fresh interpretation of the three classic Buddhist gateways to freedom
- truth love & awareness
- True Refuge shows us the way not just to heal our suffering but also to cultivate our capacity for genuine happiness Through spiritual teachings guided meditations & inspirational stories of people who discovered loving presence during times of great struggle Brach invites us to connect more deeply with our own inner life one another & the world around us True Refuge is essential reading for anyone encountering hardship or crisis anyone dedicated to a path of spiritual awakening The book reminds us of our own innate intelligence & goodness making possible an enduring trust in ourselves & our lives We realize that what we seek is within us & regardless of circumstances ' There is always a way to take refuge in a healing & liberating presence'

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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play From director Tony Scott (Man on Fire) & writer Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) this classic crime thriller centres on clarence (Christian Slater) a comic book shop clerk who is set up with hooker Alabama (Patricia Arquette) by his boss They fall in love & get married the next day but Alabama's pimp Drexel (Gary Oldman) stands in their way In order to have a future together Clarence decides to take Drexel out sparking a chain of events that puts them against the Irish Mob the Mafia & the cops hot on their heels Featuring an ensemble of brilliant actors including Brad Pitt Dennis Hopper Christopher Walken & Val Kilmer & an iconic score from Hans Zimmer True Romance is one of the great classics from the '90s Actors Christian Slater Patricia Arquette Dennis Hopper Christopher Walken Directors Tony Scott Number of discs 1 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region Free DVD Player in order to play Runaway lovers Clarence & Alabama (Christian Slater & Patricia Arquette) play a dangerous game when they come to possess a suitcase of mob contraband They head for Los Angeles where they&ll sell the goods & begin a new life But both sides of the law have other ideas Screenwriter Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction Jackie Brown) & director Tony Scott (Top Gun Spy Game) shoot the works in this hard-edged mix of hip wit & dazzling action with an electrifying ensemble cast to die for Actors Christian Slater Patricia Arquette Dennis Hopper Val Kilmer Gary Oldman Directors Tony Scott Writers Quentin Tarantino Roger Avary Producers Bill Unger Bob Weinstein Don Edmonds Gary Barber Gregory Manson Language English Subtitles English Number of discs 1 ...

Imagine finding yourself all alone on a mountain during a blizzard -- & being saved thanks to a surprise phone call! having a party to celebrate your wedding -- & there was no wedding! picking up a newspaper & seeing a photograph of twins who look exactly like you! These stories & more -- humorous poignant astounding -- & all true! True Stories in the News Third Edition by Sandra Heyer consists of 22 readings based on human-interest stories adapted from worldwide news sources &

Includes:: new updated & enhanced materials The universal appeal of these believe-it-or-not stories ensures a pleasurable reading experience & encourages beginning-level students to read with fluency & confidence Features A photo & pre-reading questions introduce each story Average story length is 375 words Stories are told in the past & past progressive tenses Revised & enhanced exercises for vocabulary development reading comprehension pronunciation discussion & writing help students develop language proficiency Background information & teaching tips in an expanded To the Teacher section help make the reading class more effective Audio CD with recordings of all stories is included in each textbook A perfect partner with True Stories Behind the Songs The True Stories series

Includes:: True Stories Behind the Songs More True Stories Behind the Songs Very Easy True Stories All New Very Easy True Stories Easy True Stories Second Edition All New Easy True Stories True Stories in the News Third Edition More True Stories Third Edition Even More True Stories Third Edition Beyond True Stories



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High walls barbed wire savage dogs & guards who shoot to kill are just some of the obstacles faced by escaping prisoners This book tells the extraordinary tales of men who risked their lives to regain their freedom Part of the Usborne Young Reading series this thrilling book is ideal for newly independent readers who prefer fact to fiction ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Jonah Hill plays Michael Finkel a recently terminated New York Times journalist who's struggling for work after a story gone wrong One day he receives a phone call from a man regarding an FBI Most Wanted individual named Christian Longo who's been captured & claimed to be living as Finkel Longo & Finkel meet & form a potentially marriage shattering bond while Longo is in prison awaiting his trial Finkel exchanges journalism tips for the real events behind Longo's alleged heinous acts of murdering his family Through the twists & turns in the movie only at the end will Finkel uncover the True Story Language English Number of discs 1 ...