It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that's how it looks to Clarice Bean who has been writing her worries in a notebook
- things like Worry no. 1: infinity or Worry no. 3: change. & now that her worst never-imagined worry has happened
- her utterly best friend is moving away forever
- Clarice doesn't even care about her tickets to the Ruby Redfort girl detective film premiere. That is unless something happens to change things again.. . Lauren Child's trademark wit combines with spot-on insight in this hugely engaging story about childhood worries unwanted changes & finding friendships in the most surprising places. ' Funny contemporary & perceptive'
- Mail on Sunday 'A comic & poignant journey'
- The Sunday Times ' Clarice Bean fans will be delighted by her new adventures.. . Anxieties such as change" & "having to go back to school after the holidays" will be recognised by everyone while her ways of approaching them are delightful'
- Guardian"





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This book is about me Clarice Bean. It's a very funny book & all of the pages have pictures mostly of me. There are some annoying bits when my little brother barges in on pages 8 & 9 so you might want to miss them out.. ." Clarice Bean gives us a snapshot of her life & family in the book that launched a bestselling & critically acclaimed range of books. Starring in a picture book which will make you laugh out loud Clarice Bean is a real heroine for the new millennium. Winner of a Smarties Book Prize Winner of the Norfolk Book Award Highly commended Kate Greenaway Medal ' Feisty & freewheeling. Hilarious & irresistible.'
- Financial Times ' An off-the-wall heroine Clarice Bean wins hands-down every time.'
- Guardian"

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There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why isn't YOU spelt U? Why isn't WHY spelt Y? & why can just opening your mouth get you into some very BIG trouble? Clarice Bean is in non-stop trouble these days
- almost as much as Karl Wrenbury & he is the naughtiest boy in school. Clarice just wants to star in the school play & impress Mrs Wilberton in the spelling bee but things aren't quite going to plan.. .' Witty & charming. We can't get enough of Clarice Bean.'
- Independent

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Clarinet Basics" is a landmark method by one of the leading figures in clarinet education Paul Harris. It starts at absolute beginner level & progresses to about Grade 2. There are 22 stages each section

Includes:: a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers traditional tunes & fun original exercises finger gyms & warm ups to help establish a sound technique factfiles & quizzes to teach notation & general musicianship helpful clear fingering charts & rhythm boxes & great illustrations. An accompaniment CD is available separately (0-571-52167-3) which contains all the accompaniments to all the pieces as well as providing additional parts for the duets & trios. Alternatively there is also a Book/CD edition (0-571-522823)."

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Clarinet Basics" is a landmark method by one of the leading figures in clarinet education Paul Harris. It starts at absolute beginner level & progresses to about Grade 2. There are 22 stages & each section

Includes:: a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers traditional tunes & fun original exercises finger gyms & warm ups to help establish a sound technique factfiles & quizzes to teach notation & general musicianship helpful clear fingering charts & rhythm boxes & great illustrations."

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Patrick OBrians Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning with Master & Commander these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback with smart new livery. This is the fifteenth book in the series. All the elements that have made Patrick OBrians astonishing series one of the most highly praised works in contemporary fiction are here in Clarissa Oakes
- the narrative grip the impeccable ear for dialogue the humour & the unsurpassed capacity to create & recreate a rich & true friendship between two men in the late eighteenth-century. Captain Jack Aubrey sails away from the hated Australian prison colonies in his favourite vessel the Surprise pondering on middle age & sexual frustration. He soon becomes aware that he is out of touch with the mood of his ship: to his astonishment he finds that in spite of a lifetimes experience he does not know what the foremost hands or even his own officers are thinking. They know as he does not that the Surprise has a stranger aboard: & what they for their part do not know is that the stranger is potentially as dangerous as a light in the powder magazine itself.
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Comfort food can restore body & mind. Whether it is the beginning or end of a hectic day we often turn to food for comfort & pleasure as well as nourishment. Clarissa Dickson Wright the knowledgeable gourmet has selected 100 of her favourite recipes to create an eclectic & inspirational collection of dishes for you to enjoy at home. People are becoming increasingly aware of the advantages of homemade simple food that will nourish friends & family instead of choosing a takeaway or buying ready meals that are often full of chemicals & hidden nasties. Clarissa has revived & simplified old classic recipes as well as presenting original recipes that have been inspired by her travels around the world. Choose from warming classics like Sausage Casserole or Fish Pie as well as more exotic dishes such as Pheasant with Dates & Walnuts & gorgeous desserts like Bread & Butter Pudding. Clarissa also entertains & informs the reader with her witty historical & often nostalgic introductions. ...

The quintessential Englishwoman Clarissa Dickson Wright one of the Two Fat Ladies & author of Spilling the Beans takes us on a personal journey through the country of her birth. From Cornwall to Cumbria Norfolk to Northumbria she brings her extraordinary knowledge huge passion forthright opinions & inimitable wit to the distinctive history & regional character of every corner of Engl&. In her cornucopia of local knowledge she reveals for example how Boudicca was the original Essex girl that Lincolnshire has a coriander crop second only in size to Indias & just why a Cornish pasty should never contain carrots. As much an entertaining narrative as it is a travel companion Clarissas England will amuse enlighten surprise & delight all those who read it. ...

The quintessential Englishwoman Clarissa Dickson Wright one of the Two Fat Ladies & author of Spilling the? Beans ?takes us on a personal journey through the country of her birth. From Cornwall to Cumbria Norfolk to Northumbria she brings her extraordinary knowledge huge passion forthright opinions & inimitable wit to the distinctive history & regional character of every corner of Engl&. In her cornucopia of local knowledge she reveals for example how Boudicca was the original Essex girl that Lincolnshire has a coriander crop second only in size to India's & just why a Cornish pasty should never contain carrots. As much an entertaining narrative as it is a travel companion Clarissa's England will amuse enlighten surprise & delight all those who read it. ...

LEARN TO CLEAR YOUR MIND & THINK LIKE A WINNER We all have so much going on. A million different projects to-do lists longer than your arm. We all worry about things -- money deadlines. With all this buzzing around in our heads it's often a nightmare trying to concentrate on one thing. What if someone could show you how to empty your mind of all the noise? If you could be shown how to de-clutter your mind & concentrate on one important thing? Well Jamie Smart state-of-mind specialist can do just that -- with Clarity he will show you how to get real clarity of thought. You'll learn how to clear your mind & become less stressed & more productive -- & as a result more confident in your abilities. Clarity will help you to: * Greatly improve your concentration & ability to think clearly * Reduce stress levels & increase productivity * Grow your confidence & self-belief * Find innovative solutions to problems & make progress on goals & dreams * Trust your intuition & improve your decision-making * Build stronger relationships through better communication ...