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A Load Of Bull is the true story of an Englishman finding his way in one of the most perplexing, anarchic & exuberant cities on earth: Madrid. In the late 80's, Tim Parfitt blagged his way into a job at Conde Nast in London &, from there, into a six week stint in Madrid to help launch Spanish " Vogue". Six weeks turned into nine years, & helping out turned into running the company. Tim Parfitt never saw a Costa & he certainly never bought an olive grove. Instead, he discovered a booming city in hedonistic reaction to years of facism, where sleep was something you only did at work. Tim Parfitt's rise from unwanted guest to paparazzi pursued mover in Spain's glamorous social scene is a hilarious comedy of errors. " Hugely entertaining memoir.. .frequently laugh-out-loud funny"
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- " Sunday Times" " Vivid yet affectionate.. .fascinating, escapist stuff"
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- " Spain Magazine".

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Humour - Something either verbal of physical that provides amusement and can provoke laughter
sun - A star at the centre of the solar system.
Spain - A country within the EU.
Spanish - The main language spoken in Spain and Latin America.
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Earth - A planet third from the sun. Similar size to Venus but rich in water and complex life.
Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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