Amory Blaine, intent on rebelling against his staid, Midwestern upbringing, longs to acquire the patina of Eastern sophistication. In his quest for sexual & intellectual enlightenment, he progresses through a series of relationships, until he is cast out into the real world. ...

Yorkshire miner turned rugby player Frank Machin (Richard Harris) has a number of women chasing after him, but only has eyes for his widowed landlady, Mrs Hammond (Rachel Roberts). However, she remains resolutely unresponsive to his advances. Meanwhile, Frank's rebelliousness at the club is tolerated as long as he is successful on the pitch, but as he comes to appreciate the emptiness of his existence his frustration begins to mount. ...

Young widow Lessie Hamilton is shocked & upset to realise she is sharing her tenement landing with a prostitute. But when Anna Mc Cauley begs Lessie to help disguise the fact that one of her clients has passed away in her bed, she agrees. Soft-hearted & desperate to buy medicine for her sick toddler, she accepts the twenty shillings Anna gives her, promising one day to repay the money. But keeping her promise is not easy, & from that day forward the fates of Lessie & her younger brother, Davie, are inextricably intertwined with Anna's & the family of her deceased client... ...

Quinn & Minnie are born on New Year's Eve, in the same hospital, one minute apart.

Their lives may begin together,

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Discover the brand new, inspirational autobiography from the Only Fools & Horses star & national treasure. ' This time next year, we'll be millionaires' So said Sir David’s iconic Only Fools character, Derek Trotter. But such a dream was almost unimaginable for David growing up in a working-class family in North Finchley in the rubble of the Blitz. Throughout his remarkable career, David's north star for navigating life's challenges has been his positive outlook & his resilience. From a trainee electrician to national treasure, David’s bumpy journey to success has overcome obstacle after obstacle. Candidly revealing the ups, the downs, & the roundabout turns, David’s latest volume of memoirs, This Time Next Year, is an uplifting, entertaining, & inspirational book offering an essential & unvarnished primer to leading a good life. Told with his characteristic warmth & humour, David reveals the hard-won wisdom of a life doggedly led getting through one day, looking to... ...

There are step-families grappling with exes; long-married couples faced with in-law problems; a wandering husband choosing between the other woman & his wife; a child caught up in a grown-up tug-of-war... This book has 345 pages & is 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 cms ...

Books Modern Romance Books When Celeste loses her best friend Hannah, she'll do anything to keep her spirit alive. So when she uncovers her friend's old list of New Year's resolutions, Celeste vows to complete them all. One adventure at a time, she rediscovers how wonderful life can be. But when one resolution leads her to someone from her past, Celeste can't help but wonder... Could the biggest adventure of all be falling in love? Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781405961073 •†Author: Emily Bell  •†Publisher:†  Penguin •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 384 •†Dimensions:†12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm ...

The Thomas Annual 2013 is packed full of stories & activities about Thomas & his many engine, crane, bus, boat, plane & helicopter friends! There are lots of fun activities to do, which include things to find, count & colour, as well as Fact Files of their favourite characters. It also features some 'creative makes', so they can use simple materials to make their very own Fat Controller, Jeremy the Jet, Fat Controller's top hat & some tasty engine cakes! ...

Lets you join Thomas & his friends as they puff around the Island of Sodor meeting new engines, having adventures &, of course, being Really Useful. Packed with puzzles, quizzes, games & stories from a TV series, this title is suitable for Thomas fans. ...

Have lots of fun with your favourite characters from Thomas the Tank Engine!

With over 30 pages of colouring & activity

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