In Beg, Borrow, Steal, Michael Greenberg regales us with his wry & vivid take on the life of a writer of little means trying to practise his craft or simply stay alive. He finds himself doctoring doomed movie scripts; selling cosmetics from an ironing board in front of a women's department store; writing about golf, a game he has never played; &, botching his debut as a waiter in a posh restaurant. Central characters include Michael's father, whose prediction that Michael's 'scribbling' wouldn't get him on the subway almost came true; his artistic first wife, whom he met in a Greenwich Village high school; &, their son who grew up on the Lower East Side, fluent in the language of the street. Then there are Greenberg's unexpected encounters: a Holocaust survivor who, on his deathbed, tries to leave Michael his fortune; a repentant communist who confesses his sins; a man who becomes a woman; a Chilean film-maker in search of his past; &, rats who behave like humans & cease to live underground. Hilarious & bittersweet, Greenberg's stories invite us into a world where the familial, the literary, the tragic & the mundane not only speak to one another, but deeply enjoy the exchange. The size of this book is 22.4cm in height & 14.3cm wide with 216 pages ...

Born into the back streets of a small Canadian town, Rose battled incessantly with her practical & shrewd stepmother, Flo, who cowed her with tales of her own past & warnings of the dangerous world outside. But Rose was ambitious
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Over the years, Ian Rankin has amassed an incredible portfolio of short stories. Published in crime magazines, composed for events, broadcast on radio, they all share the best qualities of his phenomenally popular Rebus novels. Ranging from the macabre (' The Hanged Man') to the unfortunate (' The Only True Comedian') right back to the sinister (' Someone Got To Eddie') they all bear the hallmark of great crime writing. Of even more interest to his many fans, Ian

Includes:: seven Inspector Rebus stories in this collection... A brilliant collection of short stories from No.1 bestselling author Ian Rankin. Unabridged edition available from Orion Audio for the first time. Read by James Mac Pherson

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Despite living firmly in her comfort zone, Frankie Mc Kenzie feels unsettled. She can't help feeling something's missing. Is it a home to call her own? Travel? A more rewarding job? A relationship? Before she can work it out, she dies in a freak accident after yet another dud of a first date. But life isn't over for Frankie. Instead, she is offered a second chance: Frankie can revisit key moments from her past to see if different choices will lead to the fulfilling life she's always dreamt of. What would you change if you could begin again? Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9781838778361 •†Author: Helly Acton •†Publisher: Zaffre •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:†416 •†Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5cm ...

First the food is here
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The animal illustrations here are so simple & attractive
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Clear, colourful art makes this set of cards on a teether ring the ideal format for babies just beginning to explore & learn for themselves. A butterfly, a fish, a car, a flower, a bird & much more
- all for babys eyes to see. When baby needs to chew on something, just direct him away from the cards to the teether ring.
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Simple stories, gatefolds for the child to open & close, a mirror on the last page, & even foam frames to hold family pictures
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Oversize pictures portray sounds in babys world: a rattle, a bell, a laugh, a bird, crinkling paper & water running for the bath. Its a fun way for parents to capture babys attention & to explore the fabulous words that describe sounds! This book is made from water-resistant PEVA & comes in a clear PEVA carrying bag, so its ready to be taken anywhere. ...

Look at Me is a combination of book & masks all in one. Die cut 'handles' at the volumes edges make it easy for parents to grasp & hold up to their face or their child's face, while generously sized eye-holes leave vision unhampered. The text simply says, Look at me! while introducing the animal & the sound it makes. Babies & toddlers will love roaring like a lion, oinking like a pig, or grrrr-ing like a bear. ...