Jarvis Cocker is widely regarded as one of the most original & memorable lyricists & performers of the last three decades. Here, for the first time, is a selection of sixty-six lyrics, presented with commentary & an introduction by the man himself. In this volume, readers & Pulp fans will find such classic Jarvis lyrics as Common People, Disco 2000, Babies, This is Hardcore & Do You Remember the First Time? The selection, assembled by the author, reveals a sensibility that is unmistakeably Jarvis: a sometimes visceral, sometimes everyday take on love, relationships & the things we do to each other when the lights get low. Mother, Brother, Lover takes the reader on a thirty-year tour into the life, art & preoccupations of one of the great British artists of the late twentieth century. Shocking, sharp, clever & funny, it is a beautiful collection of lyrics & commentary. ...

Knitting superstar Sally Melville teams up with her daughter, Caddy Melville Ledbetter, for this charming book, perfect for both young & experienced knitters & now in paperback! Everyone has a favourite teacher & for knitters that teacher is Sally Melville. In Mother-Daughter Knits, Sally continues to instruct readers with the trademark simplicity & wit that has made her a bestselling author & highly sought-after instructor. Together with her daughter, Caddy, Sally effortlessly weaves together classic patterns with fascinating insight, helping readers find garments that flatter & fit their particular shape, height, age & more. The comprehensive fit basics & the 30 projects inside are perfect for mothers & their daughters who crave inspiring patterns along with style advice to keep them off What Not to Wear. ...

It’s 1942 & Annie Walker is the landlady of the Rovers Return on Coronation Street.

With her husb&, Jack, away

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Welcome to motherhood
- a land of aching fatigue, constant self-sacrifice & thankless servitude, a land of bottomless devotion,
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Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, & Grampa is up to no good.

The world is

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Being a mother can be both tough & rewarding. Subjected to a barrage of illogical requests, mothers have to cling on to the deep love & affection they have for their often maddening, always adorable kids. This book contains mad mothers & cute children from the animal kingdom, with gentle words of wit & wisdom to bring a smile to your face. ...

Carol married young
- to philandering Phil; & became a mother young
- to highly-strung Jaz. Carol put up with Phil's infidelities:

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Best friends, worst enemies & a bond that can never be broken...A poignant tale from the English Maeve Binchy. Crete, present day. A woman anxiously awaits the arrival of someone who could change her life for ever... Lancashire, the 1950s. Three young girls make their way in a brave new post-war world. But can they escape the trappings of the past? Bookworm Connie dreams of university. Brought up on myths about her mysterious father, her life is turned upside down when she accidentally discovers the truth about him. Former ugly duckling Joy is determined to snare a man now she's finally a swan. Winning the " Miss Mercury" competition she bowls over local heart-throb Denny Gregson. But she quickly finds he's not all he seems... Convent-educated Rosa is a born rebel, desperate to flee the strict nuns for a life on the stage. But sometimes you need to be careful what you wish for... As all three girls face heartbreak & tragedy, can they learn from the mistakes of their mothers? Or will history repeat itself? For everyone who loves Maureen Lee & Maeve Binchy, this emotionally charged tale of that most special relationship of all will capture your heart. ...

'A mother's treasure is her daughter'
- Catherine Pulsifer A beautiful celebration of that unique relationship only a mother &
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3 Movies On 3 Discs A Map Of the World
- Single minded & outspoken, Alice Goodwin (Sigourney Weaver) has her own way of looking
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