Mary, a Cornish mariner's daughter, makes the biggest mistake of her short life when she steals a silk hat.

Convicted

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Lexi wakes up in a hospital bed after a car accident, thinking it's 2004 & she's a twenty-five-year-old with crooked teeth & a disastrous love life. But, to her disbelief, she learns it's actually 2007
- she's twenty-eight, her teeth are straight, she's the boss of her department
- & she's married! To a good-looking millionaire! How on earth did she land the dream life! She can't believe her luck
- especially when she sees her stunning new home. She's sure she'll have a fantastic marriage once she gets to know her husband again. He's drawn up a 'manual of our marriage', which should help. But as she learns more about her new self, chinks start to appear in the perfect life. All her old colleagues hate her. A rival is after her job. Then a dishevelled, sexy guy turns up...and lands a new bombshell. What happened to her? Will she ever remember? & what will happen if she does? Read by Sally Phillips


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Details: Shari just stepped onto the balcony for some fresh air, she didn't mean to fall. Whilst her friends assume it
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The hilarious romantic comedy from Sophie Kinsella. Lexi wakes up in a hospital bed after a car accident, thinking she's twenty-five with crooked teeth & a disastrous love life. But, to her disbelief, she learns it's actually three years later
- she's a super-toned twenty-eight-year-old, her teeth are straight, she's the boss of her department
- & she's married to a good-looking millionaire! She can't believe her luck
- especially when she sees her stunning new loft apartment. & she'll definitely have a fantastic marriage once she gets to know her husband again. He's drawn up a 'marriage manual', which should help. But soon she realises her perfect life isn't all it seems. All her old friends hate her. A rival is after her job. Then a dishevelled, sexy guy turns up... & lands a new bombshell. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780552772761 •†Author:   Sophie Kinsella •†Publisher:   Transworld Publishers Ltd •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 443 •†Dimensions:†19.8 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm


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For most people the details of the American Revolution, the history of Thanksgiving & the Battle of the Alamo are sketchy at best. This book contains the American history you learnt at school. It teaches you the basics of over 150 key events from Columbus to Nixon & from cowboys to cosmonauts. ...

The story of consumer age as we know it begins in the Victorian era, when many of the elements that changed society forever- including mass production, the Penny Post, railways & labour saving domestic appliances-first emerged. Changes such as these gradually made fashionable clothes & cosmetics, books, music, sweets & eventually foreign holidays available to the general public, & were responsible for a higher standard of living, increased literacy & greater freedom for women. This absorbing book examines the 20th century decade by decade. It explores aspects of daily life such as shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment, toys & games through the hoard of packaging, advertising & products themselves that Robert Opie has carefully assembled. Key historical events of the 20th century are also covered-including two World Wars, four coronations, the arrival of radio & television & the first man on the moon. All of these events influenced daily life- not just the newspaper headlines but also the sweet wrappers & the cereal packets. There is something in this book to inspire a smile of recognition in readers of all ages reminders of grappling with wartime ration, poring over Picture Post or being swept along on a wave of Beatlemania. Remember When celebrates the way of life that these familiar names & images vividly evoke. It is packed with pictures & anecdotes that will appeal to anyone with a fondness for our shared past-from school children to graphic designers, social historians to lovers of nostalgia. ...

To present a fascinating picture of everyday life since the Victorian times, Robert Opie uses a rich legacy of original items. He uses packaging, advertising, film posters, magazines, newspapers, toys, games & royal & commemorative souvenirs. All these objects tell history as people remember it. The size of the book is 28.1cm in height & 23.2cm wide. ...

In this fascinating history of Britain in bite-sized chunks
- from the Roman invasion to the end of the Second World War
- you

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Amy Winehouse, 14th September 1983 ï ½ 23rd July 2011, was unquestionably one of the best British musical talents that the world has ever seen. Her tragic death at the age of just 27 shook the music industry & left millions of fans devastated at the loss of an unforgettable star. In this book you will find a comprehensive guide to all things Amy Winehouse, including the highs & lows of her career, her life, love & relationships & the events leading up to her sudden & tragic death. We take a look back at the life & times of this unique & hugely talented musical artist & fondly remember Amy Winehouse in a step by step guide to her history accompanied by full colour pictures spanning her wild & often troubled musical career. ...

This magical book represents the fruits of a 27-year collaboration between a renowned photographer & a legendary woman. Howell Conant (1917-1999) first met Grace Kelly on a 1955 modelling assignment, & found a instant, easy rapport. From then until Grace ...