The young Jane Austen was a precocious reader, devouring pulp fiction & classic literature, both of which she soon began to imitate & parody. Three volumes of her vivacious teenage writing survive. Devices & themes which appear subtly in her later fiction run riot here: drunkenness, brawling, sexual misdemeanour, theft, & even murder. ...

The Haynes Manual is one of publishing's most famous & enduring icons. More than 200 million copies have been sold, covering everything from Austin Allegros to Zombie Survival. Now Haynes is sending itself up in a fabulously amusing & brilliantly-observed new format. Haynes Explains are compact guides to four major stages of life: babies, teenagers, marriage & pensioners. Based on the classic 'stripdown & rebuild' outline, & using original Haynes lines drawings, these books are perfect gifts or stocking fillers. ' When you have babies, your friends come round & coo at them. When you have teenagers, your friends send you sad-face texts saying 'thoughts & prayers are with you." The aim of Haynes Explains Teenagers is to help you get the best value from your adolescent. It can help you (a) decide what work must be done (b) tackle this work yourself, though you may choose to have much of it performed by an off-site garage such as a boarding school and/or Young Offenders' Institution. Sections include:* Reliability (trouble starting in morning).* Service History (school reports). ' What the report says: Surprisingly good exam result. What the report means: Cheated.' * In-Car Audio (ghastly teenage music).* The CPU (technology obsession). ' The most effective punishment for any teenager is to take them on holiday to a remote rural cottage where there is no mobile reception or broadb&.'* Bodykits (clothes & image).* The Horn (sex). ' The best way to ensure that your daughter's boyfriends are properly vetted is to become President of the United States.' ...

What is a typical school day like? What do teenagers do for fun? Featuring the teen-focused text, translations, statistics & various maps, this series is suitable for report research & recreational reading. It takes the readers through languages, traditions & values from the perspective of their peers in each country. ...

Construct a world of entertainment piece by piece with one of the tiniest jigsaw puzzles imaginable. More than 300 puzzle pieces, each three-eighths of an inch, form a fascinating contemporary map of the world (8.5" x 11"). Including tiny tweezers & a mini magnifying glass, heighten the exploration to a new level, & then challenge yourself & others with geography trivia from the book. ...

Queenie has one BIG ambition. When she grows up she is going to be Queen. In this laugh-out-loud tale, Queenie discovers that if there is one thing more important than being a good queen, it is being a great sister! A right royal picture book treat from Claire Freedman, author of ALIEN'S LOVE UNDERPANTS. ...

Guidebook to the Teesdale Way. The 100 mile walk follows the Tees from its source near Dufton to the North Sea near Teesmouth. Described in eight stages, which takes up to 2 weeks to complete. It also

Includes:: route descriptions for a selection of 10 circular walks based on & around the River Tees.

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Delve into this colourful, cosmopolitan & modern take on a city full of colours, contrasts, fragrances & stories!

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Details: From the bestselling author of ? The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay?; his first novel in 5 years is a
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This compilation of quick crosswords will delight & frustrate word fanatics.

Challenge yourself & increase your vocabulary

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A beautifully decorated & stylish telephone & address book with a gorgeous Hello Telephone design with an A-Z tabbed index, perfect for storing all of your important contacts.

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Includes:: details for name, address, postcode, email, Skype, work telephone, home telephone & mobile.

Perfect for use at home or in the office & a wonderful gift for loved ones.

Product Information:
• Telephone & Address Book
• Design: Hello Telephone
• Lots of space inside
• Measures: 19 x 17.8 x 3cm











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