This is a prize-winning international classic first published in English by Serpents Tail in 1993. Sitting at his desk Bernardo Soares imagined himself free forever of Rua dos Douradores of his boss Vasques of Moreira the book-keeper of all the other employees the errand boy the post boy even the cat. But if he left them all tomorrow & discarded the suit of clothes he wears what else would he do? Because he would have to do something. & what suit would he wear? Because he would have to wear another suit. A self-deprecating reflection on the sheer distance between the loftiness of his feelings & the humdrum reality of his life The Book of Disquiet" is a classic of existentialist literature." ...

The concept of making cakes without eggs may sound difficult but it is not new. Cintia Stammers has spent several years collecting testing & refining recipes worldwide. This resulting book contains more than 200 recipes that show how imaginative egg free cakes can be. The recipes are based on the principle that you are what you eat" leaning towards low-sugar low fat & low cholesterol ingredients with emphasis on flavour simplicity & health. For those who cannot eat eggs because of allergy or because they have chosen to cut them out of their diet this should prove to be a handy book." ...

Of all the countries in the world England has the richest history of magical lore & practice. English authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien C.S. Lewis Terry Pratchett & J.K. Rowling dominate the world of magic in fiction but from the earliest times England has also acted as home to generations of eccentrics & scholars who have researched & explored every conceivable kind of occult art. Most people are torn between a fascination with magic & an almost instinctive fear of the occult of a world redolent with superstition & illusion. & yet more people now practice magic in England than at any time in her history. The Book of English Magic explores this hidden story from its first stirrings to our present-day fascination with all things magical. Along the way readers are offered a rich menu of magical things to do & places to visit. ...

Take a journey down winding lanes & Roman roads in this witty & informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns & villages. From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors right up to the Industrial Revolution deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived worked travelled & worshipped & how their influence has shaped our landscape. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants & knights learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities & discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town. Region by region Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales & ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made Engl&. ...

SPCK first published R. H. Charles's translation of the Book of Enoch" in 1917 & it has remained in print ever since. R. H. Charles is recognized as one of the leading figures in Enoch scholarship & his masterly translation remains the standard edition of the text in English. " The Book of Enoch" has recently reached a far wider audience due to Dan Brown's phenomenally successful novel " The Da Vinci Code" which has various allusions to this important book. This reissue of the classic translation has been reformatted so that the text is both clearer & larger. " The Book of Enoch" is an invaluable resource for all those who are interested in learning about Christian origins. It sheds light on the gospels of Matthew Mark & Luke & the reader can gain a clearer understanding of many concepts found in the New Testament such as demonology future judgment the Messiah & the Messianic Kingdom the title 'son of man' & the resurrection." ...

A teenager in pre-revolutionary Tehran Massoumeh is an ordinary girl passionate about learning. On her way to school she meets a local man & falls in love
- but when her family discover his letters they accuse her of bringing them into dishonour. She is badly beaten by her brother & her parents hastily arrange a marriage to a man shes never met. Facing a life without love & the prospect of no education Massoumeh is distraught
- but a female neighbour urges her to comply: We each have a destiny & you cant fight yours. The years that follow Massoumehs wedding prove transformative for Iran. Hamid Massoumehs husband is a political dissident & a threat to the Shahs oppressive regime & when the secret service arrive to arrest him it is the start of a terrifying period for Massoumeh. Her fate so long dictated by family loyalty & tradition is now tied to the changing fortunes of her country. Spanning five turbulent decades of Iranian history from before the 1979 revolution through the Islamic Republic & up to the present The Book of Fate is a powerful story of friendship & passion fear & hope
- & a rare insiders view of Iranian society.


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This is the almost incomprehensible wit & wonder of Irish slang words. Can you tell your bowsies from your gougers from your gurriers? No? Well its time to stop acting the maggot & find out courtesy of this invaluable reference book thats been donkeys years in the making (only coddin). Its absolutely jammers with nouns verbs & sayings that didnt quite make the Oxford Dictionary" including a few manky ones that are guaranteed to leave some oul wans & Holy Joes completely morto. On the other hand slappers & sleeveens will be dying for a gawk. So feck it you just know this is one book any self-respecting cute hoor just cant do without!" ...

This title offers more trivia about Ireland than you ever needed to know! Distract yourself from doom-&-gloom with useless information: guaranteed to make you a hit at parties or gatherings of more than one person! This book contains jewels like the following: during the first half of the nineteenth century the average number of children per household in Ireland was 10; an ancient Irish marriage ritual called handfasting involved tying a rope between the newlyweds wrists for 366 days; & it is said that this is where the expression Tying the Knot originated. ...

A stunning historical novel The Book of Fires is the unforgettable story of Agnes Trussel -- & love fireworks & redemption. ...

The Book of Football Obituaries celebrates the lives of a cavalcade of remarkable characters men who have loomed large in the collective consciousness of countless football fans week by week season by season. Collected together in this life-affirming commemoration of achievement are 446 individuals who have touched entertained outraged or inspired us; footballers who have maybe even earned that special love we reserve for our sporting heroes. The passing of some of these great players provoked something close to national mourning
- household names such as Sir Stanley Matthews George Best Brian Clough Sir Bobby Robson
- while others have died far too young the likes of David Rocastle Justin Fashanu Gary Ablett & Gary Speed. & how refreshing that there is final democracy in death with many an unsung hero appearing in what is effectively a whos who of British football full of vivid atmosphere & evocative historical detail.

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