The Queens Diamond Jubilee the Olympics & last years Royal wedding are events that should have created a wave of patriotism across the l&. But Britannia no longer rules the waves & a land once typified by its self-assurance & enterprise is now weighed down by the history of its decline from greatness
- afraid even to celebrate its past glories achievements seemingly tainted by jingoism & colonialism. Nor are its peers afraid to exploit such weaknesses. David Camerons veto of a European treaty to save the Euro unleashed a torrent of anti-British invective that was more than simply cosmetic; President Obama has seemingly gone out of his way to demonstrate how little weight the so-called special relationship" carries with him. Britain even faces challenges from within with the Scottish Parliament pressing for an end to the Union. With Britains values & status maligned & the subject of sneers no wonder its people are in the midst of an identity crisis. Spurred on by the vexed question of what " Britishness" actually means Whittle sets out to examine what if anything is actually wrong with being British? More than that Being British is a humorous & anecdote-packed celebration at the Britain of today covering some of our greatest national institutions habits & characters. This is a landmark book as Britain struggles to cement its place in the twenty first century."
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Hannah thinks you have to be absolutely nuts to want to get married. Shes quite content with her life thank you very much
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THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING RAVENSCAR TRILOGY Elizabeth Turner scion of the fabled Deravenel family carries the red-gold hair & beautiful English complexion of her ancestors. & it is not just her colouring that she has inherited from Edward Deravenel. Astute & charismatic she is also bold daring & fiercely ambitious with the same ruthless streak. Now aged just twenty-five she stands in the position she has dreamed of
- inheriting the family business Deravenels. Over eight hundred years old the company is a bastion of male chauvinism & the challenge that lies ahead of Elizabeth is immense. Cecil Williams acts as Elizabeths mentor while navigating the treacherous corridors of power with her. But her greatest ally is her childhood friend handsome charming Robert Dunley. Highly intelligent he is her match in every way -- & there is a spark between them that is impossible to resist. Yet Robert is already married. When they begin an affair it scandalises those around them. But far worse is to come! From the family seat perched high on the Yorkshire moors to the glamour of London as the twentieth century draws to a close Elizabeth fights for her birthright & her inheritance. Passion drama betrayal & death stalk the pages of this gripping new blockbuster from the author of A Woman of Substance.
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Things are never dull in the OConnell family. Still Fiona squeezed between her quiet brother & her mischievous line-dancing twin sisters thinks life in their tenement flat is far less interesting than Emily Brontes. But tragedy is not confined to Victorian novels. & life for Fiona in this happy domestic setup is about to change forever. Following the devastating events of a single day her family can never be the same. But perhaps new relationships will develop
- built on a solid foundation of love. Moving funny & ultimately heart-warming Being Emily" is a wonderful novel about one young girl trying to find her place in the world amid the turmoil that only your own family can create."
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The nation has commented on & devoured Paul Gascoigne for years. But until now no one has ever known what it is really like to be Gazza. Here Gascoigne in the company of his therapist confronts his demons & takes the reader into the recesses of his mind. The triggers that plunged Gascoigne into dark despair are revealed together with the critical moments that influenced his alcoholism depression drug abuse gambling eating disorders & compulsive behaviour. This is more than the story of one man. It applies to people who face turmoil every day. Through self-assessment forms & expert advice any reader who sees a mirror of themselves will be offered help & a way forward. ...

Being Human" is the third book in the " Staying Alive" poetry trilogy. " Staying Alive" & its sequel " Being Alive" have introduced many thousands of new readers to contemporary poetry. " Being Human" is a companion volume to those two books
- a world poetry anthology offering an even broader international selection of real poems for unreal times. The range of poetry here complements that of the first two anthologies: hundreds of thoughtful & passionate poems about living in the modern world; poems that touch the heart stir the mind & fire the spirit; poems about being human about love & loss fear & longing hurt & wonder. There are more great poems from the 20th century as well as many recent poems of rare imaginative power from the first decade of the 21st century. But this book is also rare in reflecting the concerns of readers from all walks of life. Such has been the appeal of " Staying Alive" & " Being Alive" that many people have written not only to express their appreciation of these books but also to share poems which have been important in their own lives. " Being Human" draws on this highly unusual publishers mailbag including many talismanic personal survival poems suggested by our readers."
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Since being crowned the Northern Businessman of the Year 1993 Keith Lemon has been going from strength to strength & now is regularly seen sandwiched between two bang tidy lasses on the funniest show on telly ITV2s CELEBRITY JUICE. In BEING KEITH Keith Lemon
- international ladies man & national treasure
- opens up & shares the juiciest parts of his life from the last five years; from selling Securipoles in America & travelling the world to his first encounter with Holly & Fearne & dirty dancing with Paddy
- & all the juicy details in between. Packed with photos & illustrations this is Keiths story of success told in his own unique style. Youll never dream of him in the same way again... Ooooosh!


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Since being crowned the Northern Businessman of the Year 1993 Keith Lemon has been going from strength to strength & now is regularly seen sandwiched between two bang tidy lasses on the funniest show on telly ITV2's CELEBRITY JUICE. In BEING KEITH Keith Lemon
- international ladies man & national treasure
- opens up & shares the juiciest parts of his life from the last five years; from selling Securipoles in America & travelling the world to his first encounter with Holly & Fearne & dirty dancing with Paddy
- & all the juicy details in between. Packed with photos & illustrations this is Keith's story of success told in his own unique style. You'll never dream of him in the same way again... Ooooosh!


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Kendra Wilkinson is known for telling it like it is. & her second book a follow-up to 2010s New York Times" bestselling " Sliding Into Home" will showcase her trademark attitude optimism & love for her family while providing even more hilarious heartwarming & candid stories of juggling work marriage motherhood & reality television cameras. Kendra
- a true free spirit with an infectious laugh & down-to-earth nature-struggled with her new domestic life. But now as she settles into her role as wife & mother she brings the same sense of humor & determined attitude to her continuing journey asking herself-whats next? From dental assistant to Playboy girlfriend & face of a franchise to wife & new mother Kendra has embraced what life has thrown her with grace fortitude & a ready laugh. In this book Kendra looks back at her first two years of motherhood & marriage & talks openly about the darker side of life in the spotlight: media scrutiny over her weight her controversial sex tape & her marriage. Kendra who had been known on " Girls Next Door" for her athletic (and enhanced) figure will be refreshingly honest about her struggle with postpartum poundage & the difficulty of not looking sexy
- which she had come to believe was her most valuable asset
- after the birth of her son. Now this daringly honest second memoir will capture Kendra & her family in intimate & humorous moments as she reveals what she knows about living loving stumbling picking herself up again & ultimately finding her place in the world."


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If you're looking for practical straight-talking advice on getting things right look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man. This newly updated edition
Includes:: Advice on organising the stag night (or weekend) including a guide to the best destinations activities & organisers with contact information. An outline of your wedding day responsibilities (in the morning at the church during the reception & all points in between) plus tips on how not to screw things up. A guide to writing a delivering a great speech including opening lines jokes "es & more. Ten wedding-day nightmare scenarios to avoid. Guidance on how to dress to impress. All that in one convenient package that also doubles as a terrific prop for the reception speech.
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