'I heard a horrible screaming sound like an animal being slaughtered.. .then I realised it was me.' When Katie Piper was 24 her life was near perfect. Young & beautiful she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model. But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook & her world quickly turned into a nightmare.. . After being held captive & brutally raped by her new boyfriend Katie was subjected to a vicious acid attack. Within seconds this bright & bubbly girl could feel her looks & the life she loved melting away. Beautiful is the moving true story of how one young woman had her mind body & spirit cruelly snatched from her & how she inspired millions with her fight to get them back. ...

These sumptuous new hardback editions mark the 70th anniversary of Fitzgerald's death. Anthony & Gloria are the essence of Jazz Age glamour. A brilliant & magnetic couple they fling themselves at life with an energy that is thrilling. New York is a playground where they dance & drink for days on end. Their marriage is a passionate theatrical performance; they are young rich alive & lovely & they intend to inherit the earth. But as money becomes tight their marriage becomes impossible. & with their inheritance still distant Anthony & Gloria must grow up & face reality; they may be beautiful but they are also damned. ...

Anthony Patch & Gloria Gibson are the golden children of the Jazz Age. They marry & embark on a life of glittering parties lavish expenditure & scandalous revelry. When the money dries up their marriage founders. In this wistful novel Fitzgerald portrays the decline of youthful promise with devastating clarity. ...

Exploring the decadence of Jazz Age New York through a fictionalised version of his own marriage to Zelda Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Beautiful & the Damned"

Includes:: an introduction by Geoff Dyer in " Penguin Modern Classics". Anthony Patch & his wife Gloria are the essence of Jazz Age glamour. A brilliant & magnetic couple they fling themselves at life with an energy that is thrilling. New York is a playground where they dance & drink for days on end. Their marriage is a passionate theatrical performance; they are young rich alive & lovely & they intend to inherit the earth. But as money becomes tight their marriage becomes impossible. & with their inheritance still distant Anthony & Gloria must face reality; they may be beautiful
- but they are also damned. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) has acquired a mythical status in American literary history & his masterwork " The Great Gatsby" is considered by many to be the 'great American novel'. In 1920 he married Zelda Sayre dubbed 'the first American Flapper' & their traumatic marriage & Zelda's gradual descent into insanity became the leading influence on his writing. As well as many short stories Fitzgerald wrote five novels " This Side of Paradise" " The Great Gatsby" " The Beautiful & the Damned" " Tender is the Night" & incomplete at the time of his death " The Last Tycoon". After his death " The New York Times" said of him that 'in fact & in the literary sense he created a "generation"'. If you enjoyed " The Beautiful & the Damned" you might like John Dos Passos' " Manhattan Transfer" also available in " Penguin Classics". "A prose that has the tough delicacy of a garnet". (" New York Review of Books")."


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From Collins Classics & the author of ' The Great Gatsby'
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Beautiful Bananas ia an imaginative picture book in the African folktale tradition. A little girl sets off through the jungle to take a beautiful bunch of bananas to her grandfather. On the way she encounters a number of wild but friendly animals who take her bananas but then apologise & replace them with various treats until finally an elephant gives her another bunch of bananas. A beautiful circular tale the kind of which often appears in folklore around the world. This particular story is often heard in East Africa. BLElizabeth Laird is a high profile award-winning author who has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal & has won the Smarties Young Judges prize. She is also a specialist in African folklore. Her acclaimed works include When the World Began published by Oxford University Press BLLiz Pichon is an exciting new childrens book illustrator who has worked on a number of successful reference series for Oxford University Press ...

Chloe Mills is intelligent hardworking moments away from her MBA & starting a successful career. The only thing standing in her way is her boss Bennett Ryan. Hes exacting blunt inconsiderate &...completely gorgeous
- a beautiful bastard. Shes determined to ignore him do the best job she can & move on to her bright future. Bennett has been trying to ignore his gorgeous infuriating assistant for months. Hes never been one for a workplace dalliance especially not with one of his employees. But Chloe is so tempting hes willing to bend the rules
- or smash them if it means he can have her&8230; all over the office. What starts as just a hot hate hook-up becomes something much deeper as both Chloe & Bennett must confront exactly what theyre willing to lose to find love with each other.

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The book pet lovers have been waiting for: professional advice on pet photography Every pet parent knows how difficult it is to get that calendar-quality photo of a beloved cat or dog. This guide to pet photography is long overdue! Pet lovers will find terrific tips to help them capture their pets personalities in photos while professional photographers who want to extend their business opportunities will value advice on the unique challenges of working with animals & creating the portraits their clients want. With pet owners comprising more than 62 percent of Americans there is an eager amateur market for a book that reveals how to get great photos of those furry family members Zeroes in on pet photography as a growing specialty among professional photographers & this book offers advice for creating great pet portraits as well as tips on working with animals & their owners Explains how to capture expressions avoid spooky eyes edit for better images work with multiple animals & much more As the first serious guide to pet photography on the market Beautiful Beasties has what pet parents & professional photographers need to capture memorable pet photos. ...

Beautiful Botanical Knits is a lush collection of 40 knitted & felted flower patterns that rival the beauty of true botanicals. From bright gerbera daisies to an exquisite magnolia talented knitting designer Nora Bellows explains how to create incredible knitted flowers. Bellows is famous for her flower designs which have earned her international acclaim & she is known for her bright bold bags & flowers. These gorgeous handmade creations are the perfect portable knitting project & truly capture the essence of each flower. Only a small amount of wool is required for each flower & the simple instructions make them accessible to even novice knitters. ...

Helen Deighan has once again produced an easy-to-follow book
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