What does the Rosetta Stone tell us about the past? What treasures of Egyptian literature can now be read, thanks to its decipherment? What does it tell us about the history of writing & the story of our own alphabets? How do decipherments work & how can we know if they are right? Who owns the Rosetta Stone & what happens if we start to return pieces of the past to countries who claim them? These are some of the fascinating questions which are explored in this introduction to one of the true Wonders of the World. ...

The Rosie Effect is the charming & hilarious sequel to Graeme Simsion`s bestselling debut novel The Rosie Project. Forty-one-year-old geneticist Don Tillman had never had a second date before he met Rosie. Now, living in New York City, they have survived ten months & ten days of marriage, even if Don has had to sacrifice standardized meals & embrace unscheduled sex. But then Rosie drops the mother of all bombshells. & Don must prepare for the biggest challenge of his previously ordered life
- at the same time as dodging deportation, prosecution & professional disgrace. Is Don Tillman ready to become the man he always dreamed of being? Or will he revert to his old ways & risk losing Rosie for ever? Join Don & Rosie in the next chapter of their weird & wonderful journey in Graeme Simsion`s unmissable new novel, The Rosie Effect. Praise for The Rosie Effect: ”A wholly absorbing, vivid read that leaves you pining to be reunited with its characters every time you put it down
- if you`re able to.” (Independent). ” Don Tillman is the protagonist who keeps on giving. He is a gem, an empirical laser trained on human shortcomings, especially male ones, & even more especially his own. He is also utterly charming in his lack of guile & his belief in improvability...blissfully comic.” (Evening Standard). ” Simsion is very smart at negotiating the line between a satire of the whole modern baby-rearing neurosis & drawing intriguing characters.. .this book is an intelligent piece of fun.” (The Times). Graeme Simsion is a full-time writer. His first novel, The Rosie Project, was originally written as a screenplay & won the Australian Writers` Guild/ Inscription Award for Best Romantic Comedy Script in 2010. As a novel, it won the Australian Book Industry Association Book of the Year for 2014. Rights have been sold in forty-two countries & The Rosie Project is now a bestselling novel worldwide. In the UK, it was selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club & was voted the most popular title for the Spring 2014 campaign. Graeme lives in Australia with his wife Anne, a professor of psychiatry & published author, & their two children. The Rosie Effect is his second novel.

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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is a story about love, life & lobster every Tuesday...” Marvellous.” (John Boyne). ” Original, clever & perfectly written.” (Jill Mansell). ” Adorable.” (Marian Keyes). ” An upbeat, quirky, impertinent gem of a read.” (Chris Cleave). `I`m not good at understanding what other people want.` ` Tell me something I don`t know.. .` Love isn`t an exact science
- but no one told Don Tillman. A thirty-nine-year-old geneticist, Don`s never had a second date. So he devises the Wife Project, a scientific test to find the perfect partner. Enter Rosie
- `the world`s most incompatible woman`
- throwing Don`s safe, ordered life into chaos. But what is this unsettling, alien emotion he`s feeling? ” Don Tillman is one of the most endearing, charming & fascinating literary characters I have met in a long time.” (The Times). ” Hilarious, unlikely & heartbreaking.” (Easy Living). ” Touching & laugh-out-loud funny
- think The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time meets Silver Linings Playbook.” (Stylist). ” Funny, endearing, & pure, wonderful escapism.” (Independent). ”A sweet, funny rom-com... You`ll be willing Don & Rosie on every step of the way.” (Marie Claire). ” Original, charming & very funny.” (Woman & Home). ”A comic triumph: clever, humane & tears-in-your-eyes funny. But best of all, The Rosie Project is a madly romantic love story.” (Liz Jensen, author of The Rapture). ”I couldn`t put this book down. It`s one of the most quirky & endearing romances I`ve ever read. I laughed the whole way through. & now I want to meet Don` Sophie Kinsella With the charm of Mark Haddon`s. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time & the romance of David Nicholls. One Day, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is both funny & endearing
- & is set to become the paperback of 2014. Graeme Simsion is a full-time writer. Previously an IT consultant & educator, he wrote his first book in 1994 (the standard reference on data modelling, now entering its fourth edition), & is married to Anne, a professor of psychiatry who writes erotic fiction. They have two children.




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Jonathan Coe's widely acclaimed novel is set in the 1970s against a distant backdrop of strikes, terrorist attacks & growing racial tension. A group of young friends inherit the editorship of their school magazine & begin to put their own distinctive spin onto events in the wider world. A zestful comedy of personal & social upheaval, The Rotters' Club captures a fateful moment in British politics
- the collapse of ' Old Labour'
- & imagines its impact on the topsy-turvy world of the bemused teenager: a world in which a lost pair of swimming trunks can be just as devastating as an IRA bomb.

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The Rough Guide to Amsterdam, now in full colour, is the ultimate travel guide to this vibrant city, with clear maps & expanded coverage of all of the best attractions in Amsterdam. Get the most out of this fascinating city with information on everything from its magnificent museums & iconic Golden Age architecture, to quirkier sights & quintessential Amsterdam experiences, from canal boat trips to bike rides. Find detailed practical advice on what to see & do in Amsterdam, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops & restaurants for all budgets. With clear maps of Amsterdam, a Dutch language section to help you negotiate your way around, & expert background on everything from Dutch art to Amsterdam`s coffee shop culture, The Rough Guide to Amsterdam sets you up for the perfect trip. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Amsterdam. ...

The brand new, full-colour Rough Guide to Argentina is the definitive travel guide to this epic country, with in-depth coverage of its vibrant cities, rich culture & staggeringly diverse scenery. Lively accounts, clear maps & stunning photography throughout bring Argentina's attractions to life, from the thunderous Iguazu Falls & ravishing capital Buenos Aires to Mendoza's celebrated vineyards & the wild & isolated snow-capped peaks of Tierra del Fuego. Discover shimmering mountain lakes, beautiful valleys & majestic glaciers; ride with gauchos; get seduced by tango; savour the world's finest steak; watch a superclasico football match; or pick up the trail of Bruce Chatwin across Patagonia's dramatic ice fields. With easy-to-use maps, reliable transport advice, inspiring itineraries & expert reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs & shops for all budgets, this indispensable guide will ensure that you don't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Argentina. ...

The Rough Guide to Argentina is the ultimate guide to this beguiling country, with detailed coverage of its beautiful cities & wild national parks. You`ll find all the practical information you need, as well as suggested itineraries, historical & cultural context, & our expert authors` top tips. Reviews
- in Rough Guides` honest, tell-it-like-it-is style
- show you the best places to eat, sleep, drink, dance & shop, no matter what your budget. Get to know the cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, with a sultry tango class, dinner at a secretive puerta cerrada restaurant, or a raucous football match; learn about the mysterious gauchos with an asado in a frontier town or a stay at an estancia; & follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara with your own trip along some of South America`s most iconic roads. Whether you`re climbing mountains & sailing past glaciers or sipping wine in a sunlit vineyard, the clear maps & authoritative prose of The Rough Guide to Argentina will help you make the most of your time in this captivating country.

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With jumping crocs in Kakadu, elemental Uluru & Sydney`s world-famous surf beaches, Australia is packed full of unforgettable adventures, & The Rough Guide to Australia will ensure you don`t miss a thing. Now in its twelfth edition, The Rough Guide to Australia has been fully updated with more insider tips from Rough Guides` expert authors. Detailed full-colour maps help you negotiate the wilds of the Outback or simply find the best place for a flat white. H&-picked itineraries & inspiring photography make planning a breeze, whether you want to swim with turtles around the Great Barrier Reef or cruise the surf-battered Great Ocean Road. Get to know the best budget-friendly bistros in Melbourne, discover Perth`s craft beer scene or join a vineyard tour in the Barossa Valley with our comprehensive reviews. Adding depth to your travels, our Contexts section sheds light on Aboriginal culture, indigenous wildlife & over 40, 000 years of Australian history. An indispensable travel companion, The Rough Guide to Australia will help you make the most of your trip of a lifetime. ...

Explore Bali & Lombok with the most on-the-ball guide you can buy. Our expert authors cover the islands with Rough Guides` trademark mix of candour, insight & practical advice. & they`ve done the hard work for you
- ticking off all the best accommodation, be it a high-end hotel or budget guesthouse; the choicest places to sample local cuisine; & the hippest bars. Fully updated & expanded, this stunningly illustrated travel guide brings you superb coverage of all Bali & Lombok`s unmissable experiences, from the cultural, such as classical Kamasan art, gamelan music & temple festivals, to the unabashedly self-indulgent: spas, surfing, white sands & gorgeous craft shops feature throughout its pages. Packed with advice on how to get around & full-colour maps throughout, The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok takes you through picturesque rice fields, up Gunung Batur volcano, out to the less-visited west coast beaches, & over to the lovely little Gili Islands
- now with their own dedicated chapter. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok.

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With pristine, tropical beaches, sculpted rice-paddies & looming volcanic peaks, Indonesia`s two most famous islands instantly beguile. Rugged coastlines boast world-class surf, awesome diving & fashionable hot spots, while in Bali`s lush interior lies Ubud, the island`s celebrated cultural heart, a magnet for art-lovers & a showcase for Bali`s fascinating traditions. On Lombok you can trek up Gunung Rinjani, one of Indonesia`s highest peaks, or escape to the remote, white sandy beaches of the Gili Islands. With full-colour throughout, clear maps & stunning photography, The Rough Guide to Bali & Lombok will ensure you make the most of these alluring islands, with insider tips on everything from indulgent spa retreats & fantastic shops, to the best hotels, restaurants & bars to suit every budget. ...