The new novel from the author of the iconic international bestseller Fear of Flying. As Vanessa watches her aged parents fade, her daughter prepare for childbirth & her much older husb&, Asher, struggle in the throes of open-heart surgery, she dreams of reversing time & becoming young again. With her best years as an actress behind her, she`s discovering that beginnings are easy but endings are hard. Could her fountain of youth fantasies be fulfilled on zipless.com, a site inspired by her best friend, Isadora Wing`s fantasy of encounters with no consequences? Surrounded by mortality, Vanessa is restless & curious enough to try anything. & she does. But the results make her wonder whether what she craves
- sex, love, connection
- may be closer at hand than she realises. Fear of Flying has sold 27 million copies in forty languages. It has been hailed as a classic by scholars. Fear of Dying extends the satire, compassion & wisdom that still captivate readers the world over. It is destined, once again, to change the way we think about our lives.

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`I loved Fear of Dying. I found it irreverent, funny, tender & very wise & it made me feel more alive` RACHEL JOYCE, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Vanessa Wonderman is smart, sexy
- & sixty. After a lifetime of crazy families, New York high society & playing a soap opera archvillain bitch, she`s not ready to give up yet. But life`s not so carefree any more. Her parents are dying, her husband`s in hospital & her wild-child daughter is pregnant. So when she signs up to a casual encounters site, she`s thinking of leaving her wifelife behind
- at least for a little bit. However, the most painful parts of your past always have away of surprising you. Will she learn in time how to live, how to love, how to be fearless?

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In early October 2004, Brendon Burns
- a delusional, god-fearing, drug addict, manic depressive & award-winning comedian
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes has climbed the Eiger & Mount Everest. He`s crossed both Poles on foot. He`s been a member of the SAS & fought a bloody guerrilla war in Oman. & yet he confesses that his fear of heights is so great that he`d rather send his wife up a ladder to clean the gutters than do it himself. In Fear, the world`s greatest explorer delves into his own experiences to try & explain what fear is, how it happens & how he`s overcome it so successfully. He examines key moments from history where fear played an important part in the outcome of a great event. He shows us how the brain perceives fear, how that manifests itself in us, & how we can transform our perceptions. With an enthralling combination of story-telling, research & personal accounts of his own struggles to overcome fear, Sir Ranulph Fiennes sheds new light on one of humanity`s strongest emotions. ...

You`d die for your family. But would you kill for them?************ Family is everything. So what if yours was being terrorised by a neighbour
- a man who doesn`t listen to reason, whose actions become more erratic & sinister with each passing day? & those you thought would help
- the police, your lawyer
- can`t help you. You become afraid to leave your family at home alone. But there`s nothing more you can do to protect them. Is there?` Beautifully written, frightening & absorbing`
- THE TIMES************ What critics are saying about FEAR:`I`m intrigued by Dirk Kurbjuweit`s novel FEAR, about a stalker living downstairs`
- LIONEL SHRIVER, THE OBSERVER` If you liked WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, try FEAR`
- BBC NEWS`[ An] uncomfortably close-to-home thriller`
- SUNDAY TIMES` Remarkable`
- THE OBSERVER` Addictive... There`s a twist at the end that is worth waiting for`
- INDEPENDENT`A must-have new read`
- DAILY EXPRESS`A terrifying study of a family threatened by the tenant living downstairs`
- WOMAN&HOME` Brilliantly done to play on every parents` deepest fears`
- FIONA BARTON, bestselling author of THE WIDOWWhat readers are saying about FEAR:` Thought-provoking, intelligent & genuinely chilling. It`s quite possible that we are all just a few provocations away from cold-blooded murder`
- ELIZABETH HAYNES, author of INTO THE DARKEST CORNER`A terrific, original thriller
- I loved it` JOANNE HARRIS`FEAR makes us sympathetic to violent revenge, accessories to murder`
- HERMAN KOCH, author of THE DINNER`I loved it. So rich & claustrophobic`
- RENEE KNIGHT, author of DISCLAIMER` The most original thriller of the year`
- NETGALLEY` Expertly constructed, highly entertaining & thought-provoking`
- Cloggie, Amazon reviewer` If you`re looking for a thriller with psychological insight, I highly recommend this one`
- Marjorie, Amazon reviewer` Not your usual thriller`
- Fiona, Amazon reviewer-------------------------FEAR is translated from the German by Imogen Taylor



















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` Fearsome Passages` is an anthology of David Rainsbury`s articles previously published in the Yachting Press. Each covers a channel or harbour entrance that is notorious for having difficult tide & current conditions. Covering notorious tidal areas, mostly on the north & west side of the British Isles & in Brittany, David Rainsbury discusses the best way to handle each of these fearsome passages, relating to his own experiences aboard Piper. Fascinating reading & also full of sound practical advise, ` Fearsome Passages` is an important companion for anyone visiting these treacherous corners of the British Isles & Brittany. David Rainsbury is an Ocean Yachtmaster with over thirty years sailing experience. Since 1998 he has sailed single-handed around Britain, Ireland & Western Europe, from Bergen to the Loire. His yacht, Piper, is a Contessa 26 & is based in the Menai Strait in North Wales. He prefers coastal sailing to the open reaches of the oceans, enjoying the challenges of intricate pilotage & difficult tides. David is also a freelance photographer. ...

Doctor Justo Pastor Proceso Lopez, adored by his female patients but despised by his wife & daughters, has a burning ambition: to prove to the world that the myth of Simon Bolivar, El Libertador, is a sham & a scandal. In Pasto, south Colombia, where the good doctor plies his trade, the Feast Day of the Holy Innocents is dawning. A day for pranks, jokes & soakings.. . Water bombs, poisoned empanaditas, ground glass in the hog roast
- anything goes. What better day to commission a float for The Black & White Carnival that will explode the myth of El Libertador once & for all? One that will lay bare the massacres, betrayals & countless deflowerings that history has forgotten. But in Colombia you question the founding fables at your peril. At the frenzied peak of the festivities, drunk on a river of arguardiente, Doctor Justo will discover that this year the joke might just be on him.
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This is a new series of beautifully-produced re-issues of some of the great classics of food & recipe-writing from the 20th century. In these days of celebrity TV cooks & their garish, over-hyped blockbusting tie-ins, there never was a better time for an antidote: the quiet rediscovery of great, unsung classics such as these. Each title will be handsomely presented as a gift book for the keen amateur cook & lover of food literature. Each title has been selected for the highest quality of the writing, not just the recipes, although all the recipes are superb. This series will become the ultimate library for lovers of great food & food literature. ”A Kitchen in Corfu” is an entrancing memoir of a foreign couple`s sojourn in the remote village of Loutses, on the higher slope of Mount Pantokrator in north-east Corfu. They describe their charming encounters with the villagers, who were never shy to share their time-honoured recipes. This is a cuisine that chimes with the times, using locally-pressed olive oil from the village`s own orchards, foraged wild ingredients such as herbs, shoots & greens, mushrooms, & other locally-picked delicacies. ...

A sweeping culinary journey across the Islamic world, & a celebration of its most iconic recipes.A diverse & rich culinary tradition has evolved in every place touched by Islam, always characterised by deliciousness & fragrance, a love of herbs & the deft use of spices. Anissa Helou`s Feast represents an extraordinary journey through place & time, travelling from Senegal to Indonesia via the Arab, Persian, Mughal or North African heritage of so many dishes. This exploration of the foods of Islam begins with bread, & its myriad variations, from pita & chapatti to Turkish boreks & Lebanese fatayer. From humble grains & pulses come slow-cooked biryanis, Saudi Arabia`s national dish of Lamb kabsa & magnificent jewelled rice dishes from Iran & Pakistan. Instructions for preparing a whole lamb or camel hump sit alongside recipes for traditional dips, fresh salads & sharp pickles. & numerous sugary sweet treats suitable for births, weddings, morning coffee & after dinner glint irresistibly from the pages. With more than 300 recipes, spectacular food photography & interspersed with enchanting anecdotes, Feast is a comprehensive & dazzling mosaic of Islamic food culture across the globe. ...

A feast for the eyes & the senses, Feast is a must for every kitchen, in the tradition of Nigella`s classic How to Eat. Whether you`re hosting Christmas dinner, planning a wedding or having a children`s party, you`ll find a deliciously simple recipe for any occasion. With warm & witty food writing, clear recipes & ingredients lists & a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends & family.

Features: Thanksgiving & Christmas
- turkey & ham, mince pies & Christmas cake.. .and everything in between; New Year
- indulgent dinner menus for friends & family; Meatless feasts
- mouthwatering vegetarian recipes that everyone will love; Valentine`s day
- romantic dinner ideas for two; Easter
- slow-cooked lamb, hot cross buns & indulgent baking; Passover
- Seder night suppers & feasts; Breakfast
- something delicious for everyone, from how to boil eggs to morning muffins; Kitchen feasts
- everyday celebrations: suppers for friends & family meals; Kiddie feast
- delicious & healthy recipes for kids; Chocolate cake hall of fame
- a chocolate cake recipe for every occasion.
Features: Eid
- a fast-breaking curry banquet of Mughlai chicken curry, pheasant & lamb; Breakfast
- something delicious for everyone, from how to boil eggs to morning muffins; Ultimate feasts -roast chicken, homemade burgers, steak, apple pie & other home comforts; [ Hallowe`en
- party food] & spooky treats; Rosh Hashana
- food for sharing to celebrate the Jewish New Year; A Venetian feast
- glorious Italian recipes for the ultimate banquet; Festival of lights
- indulgent baking recipes for a happy; Hannukah Partytime
- party food ideas that go beyond the sausage roll; Midnight feast
- deliciously easy recipes to satisfy those late-night cravings, from carbonara to alcoholic hot chocolate; & Wedding feast
- wedding ideas for the perfect banquet.





















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