A global phenomenon, The Alchemist has been read & loved by over 62 million readers, topping bestseller lists in 74 countries worldwide. Now this magical fable is beautifully repackaged in an edition that lovers of Paulo Coelho will want to treasure forever. Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book
- a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life`s path &, above all, follow your dreams. Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home & his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees & the wisdom he learns are life-changing. With Paulo Coelho`s visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism & folklore, The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations & change people`s lives.
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A special 30th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, with a new foreword. Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book
- a beautiful parable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life`s path &, above all, follow your dreams. Santiago, a young shepherd living in the hills of Andalucia, feels that there is more to life than his humble home & his flock. One day he finds the courage to follow his dreams into distant lands, each step galvanised by the knowledge that he is following the right path: his own. The people he meets along the way, the things he sees & the wisdom he learns are life-changing. With Paulo Coelho`s visionary blend of spirituality, magical realism & folklore, The Alchemist is a story with the power to inspire nations & change people`s lives.
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This is the story of a now-disused branch of the Underground between Holborn & Aldwych. Although just a quarter of a mile long, it was a hopeless enterprise from the early 20th century beginnings & never covered its costs. For such a small stretch of railway, it has a surprisingly colourful history, especially during wartime & when its lengthy disused spaces have been used for experimental design work & film jobs. In an attempt to make something more of it, extension of the branch frequently beckoned but never came. The station at Aldwych & the running line to Holborn remain today, but not for passengers. ...

An inspiring collection of recipes from one of the world`s oldest cities. It is hardly surprising that Aleppo, one of the world`s oldest inhabited cities, is also home to one of the world`s most distinguished & vibrant cuisines. Surrounded by fertile lands & located at the end of the Silk Road, Aleppo was a food capital long before Paris, Rome or New York. Here, one of the Arab world`s most renowned chefs unlocks the secrets to this distinctive cuisine. Featuring over 200 irresistible regional recipes, such as Chili & Garlic Kebab, Syrian Fishcakes, Semolina & Butter Pudding & the queen of the mezze table, Red Pepper & Walnut Spread, The Aleppo Cookbook is a beautiful introduction to the Syrian table. ...

Lawrence Durrell was one of the best-selling, most celebrated English novelists of the late 20th century. ” The Alexandria Quartet” is unquestionably his most admired work, at heart a sensuous & brilliant evocation of wartime Alexandria. In this world of corrupt glamour, L.G. Darley attempts to reconcile himself to the end of his affair with the dark, passionate Justine Hosnani
- setting alight a beguiling exploration of sexual & political intrigue that the author himself described as `an investigation of modern love`.
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The Alhambra, one of the most-visited places in Spain, was declared a Monument in 1870, shortly after the enactment of Spain`s first Monuments Law. Long before that, however, it was the subject of interest of all the travellers visiting the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In 1984 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site, a well-deserved recognition of its interesting historical, aesthetic & natural treasures. The Monumental Complex
- which comprises the area enclosed by its walls, the land where the Generalife is located, & the large surrounding area where there are buildings as well as the remains of other constructions historically associated with the Alhambra
- is a unique place in the world. Not only does the Monument never disappoint those who visit it, visitors take away with them the feeling of needing to visit it again & again.

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From close-ups of architectural details to panoramas, this is a beautiful photographic portrait of the Moorish fortress. Text by writer & journalist Felix Bayon complements Lluis Casals Coll's photography in conveying the magical atmosphere surrounding the Alhambra. ...

Achingly sad & beautifully crafted, The All Saints` Day Lovers is a remarkable & intense exploration of relationships, loneliness & cruelty. Set mainly in the starkly beautiful landscape of Belgium`s Ardennes, these stories have been compared to Maupassant, Chekhov, John Cheever & Antonio Tabucchi. A Colombian writer is witness to a murder which will mark him forever. A woman sits alone in her house, waiting for her husband to return, while he lies in another woman`s bed twenty kilometres away. Through blood-soaked betrayal, a love affair, murder & long-meditated revenge, Vasquez achieves an extraordinary unity of emotion, morality & landscape with these fragmented lives. ...

A Colombian writer is witness to a murder which will mark him forever. A woman sits alone in her house, waiting for her husband to return, while he lies in another woman`s bed twenty kilometres away. Through blood-soaked betrayal, a love affair, murder & long-meditated revenge, Vasquez achieves an extraordinary unity of emotion, morality & landscape with these fragmented lives. Achingly sad & beautifully crafted, The All Saints` Day Lovers is a remarkable & intense collection of stories that explores the depths of relationships, loneliness & cruelty. ...

The All-Time Classic Joke Book is packed with hundreds of the best, time-tested jokes. From shaggy dog stories to one-liners, this book contains more jokes than you can shake a stick at
- easily sectioned so you can quickly select the perfect joke for any occasion & situation. You never know, you might even find one that makes the in-laws laugh!
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