Her central themes are the classics, universities & teaching
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Entertaining, instructive, thought-provoking & hilarious, the unmistakeable voice of Deborah Devonshire rings out of this volume which combines her two collections of 'occasional' writings
- Home to Roost & Counting My Chickens. The pieces are broad & eclectic in their subjects, ranging from treasures unearthed while the kitchen was being redecorated, musings about the reason for the reworded town sign, tourism at Chatsworth, a ringside view of both John F. Kennedy's inauguration & funeral, & the value of deportment. No matter what she's writing about she is always affectionate, shrewd & uproariously funny.
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It's the early 1980s & TV-land is a weird place to be.. . There are only three channels! Everything stops at midnight! There's no Breakfast TV, no daytime telly.. .and the biggest prize on TV is not Chris Tarrant's million pounds but a speedboat on Bullseye. As Tom Bromley suggests in this hilariously funny & entertaining walk down memory lane, all that was about to change. Coming our way were new channels, 'yoof' TV, Dynasty, Dallas, TV-AM, Charles & Di, Scott & Charlene, talking cars & a Royal It's a Knockout. By the end of the decade we were primed & ready for satellite TV, multi-channels, rolling news & incredibly.. .you could watch TV all the way through the night! & no-one felt this change more deeply than Tom Bromley. From Fame to the Falklands War, Live Aid to Loadsamoney, All in the Best Possible Taste tells the story of a childhood spent with his mum, dad & three siblings & that other all-important family member; the TV. ...

An inspiring & intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism,

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Explores probable mental causes for the physical manifestation of illness associated with each centre, & then lay out how to address these health concerns. In this book, the authors provides real-world examples of people who faced illness & outline the specific emotional & physical prescriptions that helped them heal. ...

Perfect for artists on the go, the Royal & Langnickel All Media Travel Artist set contains everything an artist needs to draw, paint or sketch with 96 pieces of high quality art equipment & materials. Packed with a wide variety of materials for a great combination of styles ideal for capturing any view or subject though oil, pastels, acrylic, sketch & watercolour. The aluminium artist easel provides great support & is lightweight & strong. Measuring 25cm in height the easel can be adjusted hold canvases up to 80cm in height while being lightweight & compact. Easy to store & quick to pack away, everything fits securely inside the 44cm by 50cm by 7cm carry bag with soft cushions & padding to protect the equipment inside. Set

Includes:: 12 Essentials acrylic paints, 12 Essentials oil colour paints, 12 Essentials soft pastels, 12 Essentials oil pastels, 3 gold taklon brushes, 3 white nylon brushes, 3 natural hair brushes, 1 artist brush wrap, 1 10-well paint palette, 3 palette knives, 2 canvas boards, 12 Essentials watercolour pencils, 1 artist pencil wrap, 2 sketching pencils, 1 pencil sharpener, 1 white eraser, 1 watercolour artist pad, 1 aluminium artist easel & 1 artist travel bag. Not suitable for children 3 years & under.

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Where can you find truth in a world that is so thoroughly ruled by lies? This title deals with this question by the investigation of a French journalist who endeavours to shed light on the enigma of an unexplained death: that of the brilliant South American writer Alejandro Bevilacqua, found lying on his balcony floor in Madrid in the mid-1970s. ...

At just six years of age, Audrey Delaney's childhood was cut tragically short when her father first abused her. Too young to know right from wrong, the only Audrey knew for sure was that her father's actions left her feeling sordid & guilty. When she saw him touching other girls, this innocent child felt she was to blame. Then finally, after years of harbouring her father's shocking secret, Audrey found the courage to bring him to account. This book is the inspiring & triumphant account of a scared & hurt little girl who managed to confront her demons & reclaim her life. ...

Goodnight hugs are important. & the more things there are to hug, the longer it takes to get to bed!

From Daddy

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When television legend Susan Lucci joined the cast of All My Children, she had only expected to appear on the show every other Tuesday. But she endeared herself to America playing the beautiful & often controversial character of Erica Kane. This title shares how she has balanced the needs of her family with the grueling demands of her career. ...