' Late into the night we talked of love of its complications. In my father's eyes they were imaginary... This conception of rapid violent & passing love affairs appealed to my imagination. I was not at the age when fidelity is attractive. I knew very little about love'. The French Riviera: home to the Beautiful People. & none are more beautiful than Cecile a precocious seventeen-year-old & her father Raymond a vivacious libertine. Charming decadent & irresponsible the golden-skinned duo are dedicated to a life of free love fast cars & hedonistic pleasures. But then one long hot summer Raymond decides to marry & Cecile & her lover Cyril feel compelled to take a hand in his amours with tragic consequences. Bonjour Tristesse" scandalized 1950s France with its portrayal of teenager terrible Cecile a heroine who rejects conventional notions of love marriage & responsibility to choose her own sexual freedom." ...

Following his dismissal from a job he never should have had the author packs a tent some snacks & a suit & sets out on a two-wheeled adventure across Europe. With no idea where hes going & only two very large & confusing maps to rely on he heads out to prove that planning & forethought are the very antithesis of a motorcycle adventure. Is This Italy? offers a unique & often hilarious insight into the challenges & excitement afforded by a lone motorcycle journey though Europe. In his quest to escape the frantic nature of London life Kevin Turner heads south across France crossing the Alps into Italy & onto Rome before returning via Germany
- & the treacherous Nurburgring
- in the hope of rendezvousing with the beautiful Nina. Throughout the author provides valuable advice to those considering a similar journey noting the best & most scenic routes where to stay & what to see. This is interspersed with a raft of comic anecdotes that demonstrate exactly what NOT to do when lost on a motorbike in Europe.

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For seventeen-year-old Brid Stevens the day began at four oclock on a summer morning when her alarm clock roused her from a dream-filled sleep. She had an appointment to keep with Joe Lloyd whom she had met at the weekly dance. On the cliff-top at Stockwell Hill overlooking the sea they were to watch the sun come up. What was to occur after that was to bring a day of such promise to a tragic end." The events of this powerful novel set on the Northumbrian coast in the 1960s take place over one day a period during which everyone involved discovers that the consequences of an innocent meeting between two young people are far more significant than the event itself. " The Bonny Dawn" is a remarkable "tour de force" by Britains most popular novelist." ...

Bono is one of the most influential musicians at work today. Over the past twenty-five years his band U2 have sold a staggering 130 million albums & collected 14 Grammys. Their success has made Bono one of the most recognisable faces in the world. Here in a series of conversations with his friend the music journalist Michka Assayas Bono reflects on his transformation from extrovert singer of a small Irish post-punk band into an international rock star. Along the way he speaks candidly about his childhood about his mothers death about his Christian faith & about his difficult relationship with his father who died recently. Bono also speaks passionately about how he has used his fame as a platform to campaign fervently on a range of global issues & why these issues
- which include the IRA ceasefire Third World debt & most recently the growing AIDS crisis in Africa
- are so important to each of us. Intimate humorous & fiercely opinionated BONO ON BONO is Bonos story in his own words. It will fascinate & challenge fans of U2 & general readers alike.

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In this engaging book leading primatologist & thinker Frans de Waal offers an illuminating new perspective on human nature. Bringing together his pioneering research on primate behaviour the latest findings in evolutionary biology & insights from moral philosophy de Waal explains that we don't need the spectres of God or the law in order to act morally. Instead our moral nature stems from our biology
- specifically our primate social emotions which include empathy reciprocity & fairness. We can glimpse this in the behaviour of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom: chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbours & bonobos will voluntarily open a door to offer a companion access to their own food. Building on a wealth of evidence de Waal reveals that morality is not dictated to us by religion or social strictures but is the product of our biological nature.
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The exquisite art of bonsai is beautifully demonstrated in this authoritative practical handbook which takes the reader from a first foray into the world of miniature trees to a level of considerable expertise. The book covers both indoor & outdoor varieties & is full of practical information about cultivation propagation & pruning. It is a guide both for newcomers to the art & for bonsai gardeners with some knowledge of the subject. The handbook describes with clear text & step-by-step artworks & finely detailed photographs the anatomy & the art of this classic hobby. It describes the rules
- & also how they can be broken. It will enable beginners to start up their own bonsai collection whether of home-grown or bought trees & to keep their bonsai healthy & in good shape. It will answer questions for those who already have some experience with bonsai. All the tools & the skills needed are described & a photographic compendium displays the top 24 species both outdoor & indoor.
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Everyone's favourite dog is back & cuter than ever! It's Boo the Pomeranian who has become an Internet sensation with more than 2.5 million Facebook fans. Following up on the international bestselling first book Boo: The Life of the World's Cutest Dog this latest volume features Boo's adventures in the big city. Get ready for tons of all new irresistible photos of Boo going shopping hitting the beach making doggy friends & just being his cute self. ...

A is for Adorable B is for Boo! The world's cutest dog takes on the ABCs & his adventures are more precious than ever. Boo & his best friend Buddy are featured in their favorite situations & places alongside the letters of the alphabet. The ABCs have never been so furry--and fun! ...

Everyone loves Boo! His fluffy head shaved body & teddy bear-like persona are irresistibly adorable. With nearly a million Facebook fans Boo is poised to make it big. This cuter-than-words book features exclusive new photographs of Boo doing all his favourite things: lounging around playing with friends exploring the whole wide world & making those signature puppy-dog eyes. ...

Boo is an unlikely hero. The runt of his litter class dunce in puppy training clumsy & short-sighted
- the odds are stacked against
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