A timely look at what MPs have been buying with our money. Plus other scams, swindles & scandals from around the world & how to make the most of your own expense account. Cynical, funny & full of fun... Cheaper than a Duck House & much more useful.

Includes:: a look at: Who claimed what?; Quiz
- match the claim to the political party; The Great Pension Dodge; biggest & smallest spenders; keeping it in the family, or how to employ your spouse/children & parents; how much taxpayers' money does it take to change a lightbulb? & much, much, MUCH more. Unfortunately for us. But it's not only our elected officials who have their snouts in the trough. We also look at absurd concert "riders" (who demanded a luxury 5-bedroom prefabricated house to be built within the confines of the O2 Arena in London for their concert?), & other political piggies from around the world (how many shoes does Imelda Marcos have? What made up Sarah Palin's $150K campaign wardrobe?). Plus all the other people pocketing our cash
- from bankers to arms dealers
- & corporate highwaymen. & finally a guide to making the most of your own expense account, including a handy form to copy so you can claim this book back on expenses.




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Inspiring accounts of remarkable adventures & scientific discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of our world &

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Boxing has a long & eventful history & its drama, excitement & humour are covered in this fascinating account of the noble
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From how to make cider to how to buy the best ciders around, Eve Cox shares 50 ingenious tips within this perfect pocket book.

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Starting out as a private language to fool bottle & stoppers & their Noah's arks, Cockney rhyming slang has taken on a life of its own. So if you're feeling a bit boracic, this little guide isn't going to break the old iron tank, empty out your Davy Crocketts. All those pages, hundreds of definitions, for not a lot of sausage & mash
- just the thing to amaze your chinas over a pig's ear down at the old rub-a-dub.
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The Little Book of Colouring For Mindfulness features 100 intricate mandala patterns to help focus the mind & awaken creativity.

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The Little Book of Cryptic Crosswords is an ideal puzzle book for crossword enthusiasts who like a challenge! More complex than traditional crosswords, you must first decipher the cryptic clues in order to find the word that fits. There are over one hundred cryptic challenges in this book that are guaranteed to infuriate, confuse & entertain for hours on end
- & if you're still stuck for an answer, all the solutions can be found at the back of the book.
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There is a crystal for every occasion. Crystals have a mystical, eternal quality & have long been treasured for their beauty. For thousands of years, they have been prized for their physical & spiritual healing properties. In almost every culture & civilization around the world, crystals of all shapes, colours & sizes have been used in religious rituals, as ornamentation or as talismans of good fortune. Small wonder then that today many of us seem so drawn to these precious & mysterious stones; our fascination with crystals is part of a vast & extensive legacy. All natural crystals vibrate with energy, & when these vibrations are used for healing, they have the effect of balancing the energies in the body, allowing for physical, mental or emotional healing. The right crystal can help to bring balance, calm & positivity into your life. This guide introduces over 40 essential crystals & their unique properties, from the love & harmony infused rose quartz to memory... ...

This is an inspirational diet book with a difference. It is a non-diet book
- with no restrictions, point-counting, calorie-watching
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Learn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner's guide... In a world where everything seems to get more expensive by the day
- but most of us don't seem to get any richer
- it's easy to feel confused about the economy. If you think it's time you learnt how inflation works, what causes recessions & why the stock market is so unpredictable, then look no further. The Little Book of Economics will bring you up to speed on the basics of micro- & macroeconomics & demystify the world of taxes, trade, investments & finance, in simple English & with easy-to-follow examples. By the end of this crash course, you will have a grasp on all the essential terms, concepts & theories you need to know to understand modern-day capitalism & markets. Know the answers to questions like: Can inflation be a good thing? How does supply & demand work? Is immigration good for the economy? How do we prevent another global financial crisis? What is GDP, &...

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