` Wonderfully entertaining, hilarious. Contains the distilled wisdom of some of the greatest writers who ever lived` Allison Pearson, Sunday Telegraph What should I do with my life? What if my love is not returned? Why do bad things happen? The answers to some of life`s biggest questions are found not in trite self-help manuals but in the tough-love lessons explored in Russian literature. Here, Viv Groskop delves into the novels of history`s deepest thinkers to discover enduring truths about how we should live. Whether you`re new to the Russian classics or returning to old favourites, The Anna Karenina Fix will help salve your heartache by exploring the torments of a host of famous & infamous literary heroes & heroines. Think of it like this: they have suffered so that you don`t have to... ` Enchanting. Groskop falls in love with the literature, her impressive knowledge of which she conveys with a charmingly breezy tone` Observer`A beguiling tasting menu of some of the finest reading experiences of my life. Witty, likeable, & lighthearted, Viv Groskop invites us to embrace the work of these august Russian dead souls as belonging to us all` Lionel Shriver ...

Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. It is a comprehansive guide to all aspects of seamanship from the the simplest ABC`s to the most advanced skills & lastest electronics. As comprehensive & detailed as the book is, the wealth of technical information is presented in a way that is uniquely readable; it is both useful & easy to use. The author John Rousmaniere & artist Mark Smith bring decades of experience both as sailors & as professional comunnicators to this beautifully produced book. From navigation & seamanship to boat & gear maintenance, from pleasure cruising to heavy-weather sailing, here is the definitive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step techniques to see you through every situation on deck & in the cockpit. ...

Commissario Brunetti`s hopes of a refreshing family holiday in the mountains are once again dashed when a gruesome discovery is made in Marghera
- a body so badly beaten the face is unrecognizable. Brunetti searches Venice for someone who can identify the dead man. But he is met with a wall of silence. Then he receives a telephone call from a contact who promises some tantalizing information. & before the night is out Brunetti is confronting yet another appalling & apparently senseless death.. .
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The Antarctic
- An Anthology, edited by Francis Spufford, brings together first-person accounts of exploration, travelogues,
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A visually captivating, novelistic travelogue that chronicles the first civilian environmental cleanup expedition in Antarctica-an engaging true story told through anecdotes, journal entries, vignettes, recipes, & archival & contemporary photography. ” The first thing that comes to mind about Antarctica is not likely the food. But if you are going there, it is the second.” -Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine The Antarctic Book of Cooking & Cleaning is a unique journey through an austral summer, when a group of dedicated individuals-fifty-four people from five countries-picked up nearly three decades` worth of garbage during a three-month period in Antarctica. In this visually captivating polar journal, Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine transport readers back twenty years & thousands of miles to Bellinghausen, the Russian research station that became their temporary home. Devine, a humanitarian who piloted the project, & Trusler, a visual artist & cook, use journal entries, letters, provision lists, recipes, & menus to document their voyage. They share pithy, insightful observations on life, food, science, politics, & the environment. Showcased throughout are modern & vintage photos & vignettes from Antarctica`s short history-all of which add delightful color & warm detail to this unique book. Trusler reveals the challenges of cooking in a makeshift kitchen during long, white nights at the bottom of the world. While the dozens of eco-tourists strive to help preserve the continent, she must figure out how to cook for all of them in the small camp kitchen, using limited ingredients. The Antarctic Book of Cooking & Cleaning

Includes:: forty-two eclectic, tasty, & hearty recipes tinged with Russian, Chinese, & South American influences, such as Honey Oatmeal Bread, Cheese Fondue, Great Wall Dumplings, Roasted Pepper Goulash with Smoked Paprika, Roast Leg of Pork, & Frozen Chocolate Cream. All beautifully photographed, these dishes reflect the expedition`s colorful cultural fabric & the astonishing raw beauty of their surroundings-a continent uniquely devoted to peace, cooperation, & science.

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The Antarctic is one the most hostile natural environments in the world. It is an extraordinary physical space, which changes significantly in shape & size with the passing of the seasons. Politically, it is unique as it contains one of the few areas of continental space not claimed by any nation-state. Scientifically, the continental ice sheet has provided us with vital evidence about the Earth`s past climate. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds provides a modern account of Antarctica, highlighting the main issues facing the continent today. Looking at how the Antarctic has been explored & represented in the last hundred years, Dodds considers the main exploratory & scientific achievements of the region. He explains how processes such as globalization mean that the Antarctic is increasingly involved in a wider circuit of ideas, goods, people, trade, & governance
- all of which have an impact on the future of the region. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable.
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This is the definitive field guide to The antelope of Africa. This book conveys their conservation status, threats & risks for survival, distribution ranges, habitat requirements, habits & how some of the species were introduced to the scientific world. Specific reference is made to sub-species as the conservation prospects for many species differ from region to region. The text is easy to read & is complemented by distribution maps, full colour photographs & the latest taxonomic classifications. The Antelope of Africa also shares the story of Africa`s antelope. The antelope family is becoming increasingly threatened as population numbers are on the decline almost everywhere. This book aims to raise appreciation for the diversity of antelope species & their plight in a changing Africa. It is a must for anyone with an interest in Africa`s wildlife. ...

Folded map & guide of the Antonine Wall in Scotl&, now a World Heritage Site, showing the course of the wall on a modern base map at a scale of 1:25, 000, including areas where the Wall can be visited. Elements of the archaeology of the monument are highlighted, along with additional suggested reading & relevant museums to visit. The wall itself was constructed in the AD 140s on the orders of Emperor Antoninus Pius; for a generation it was the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Running for 60km from modern Old Kilpatrick on the north side of the River Clyde to Bo ...

The ” Apartment”, the astonishing first novel by Greg Baxter, is tale of war & peace, friendship & aloneness. A man walks across an old European capital. Heavy snow falls. He has come here from far away, hoping to forget. Instead, he remembers: home, war, lost friends. Complicity. In the company of a new friend & alive to the new experiences of the city, he moves through the snow & his complicated history in search of an apartment. The ” Apartment”, by the author of the acclaimed memoir ”A Preparation for Death”, is a novel about war, the relationship between America & the rest of the world, & the brittle foundations of Western culture; but above all it is a book about the mysteries & alchemies of friendship
- truthful, moving & brilliant. Acclaimed by Hisham Matar, Adam Thorpe & Roddy Doyle, among others, ” The Apartment” is a deeply original & profoundly involving novel. ” Admirable for its scope, ambition & unashamed seriousness of purpose, as well as its willingness to take stylistic & structural risks”. (Julie Myerson, ” Observer”). ” Stunningly good”. (Susan Jeffreys, ” Saturday Review”).BBC Radio Four ” Baxter`s superbly elegant, understated writing explores the dynamics of America`s relationship with the rest of the world”. (” The Times”). ”A wonderful, horrible, wise novel”. ” Dazed & Confused”. (Book of the Month). ”A dark & sinewy novel, written with sparse clarity & affecting subtlety”. (Stuart Evers, ” Observer” (Books of the Year)). Greg Baxter was born in Texas in 1974. He lived for a number of years in Dublin, & now lives in Berlin. He is the author of the acclaimed memoir ”A Preparation for Death”. ” The Apartment” is his first novel.
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Ambitious art photographer Gina lives a glamorous life in bustling Rome. Her edgy shots of refugees have been receiving rave reviews & commissions for future work, & things in her personal life have finally settled down. But just when she thinks she can sit back & relax in the apartment she was left by her unconventional husb&, a chance encounter sends her world into a tailspin. Sasha, an exchange student from Engl&, had been excited to come on an adventure to Rome. But when she arrives the reality of living in the busy city is a sharp shock. Taking refuge with Gina in her art-crammed apartment, Sasha befriends one of the refugee models from Gina's work. But this innocent act complicates Gina's busy creative life more than either of them knows. From her precious apartment Gina juggles her hectic life & relationships. But there are men in Rome who wield power & influence in devious ways & Gina has to fight them
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