Palo Alto" is the debut of a powerful new literary voice. Written with an immediacy & sense of place " Palo Alto" traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds struggle with their families & one another & succumb to self-destructive often heartless nihilism. Franco presents his characters in all their raw humanity while at the same time providing insight into the teenage mind. In the classic American tradition of story-cycles such as Sherwood Andersons Winesburg Ohio " Palo Alto" presents a stark vivid disturbing but above all compassionate portrait of lives on the rough fringes of youth." ...

From shattered dreams to lasting love. Every time Samantha went back to the flat Johns words rang through her head :I cant live with you any more
- Ive got to get out. Hes been seeing another woman & now she was promising him the one thing Sam couldnt give: a child. The man she had shared her life with her love & her laughter had lied to her. When the agency gave her four months on a ranch she thought they were crazy. Did they think a holiday would change her? She knew she was wild & untamable a lone free Palomino
- until she met the man who could break any horse on the range & entered a world of endless & enduring love.. .

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Palpation & Assessment Skills" has been designed & developed to help the student & practitioner to understand & acquire the palpatory skills that are the foundation of all effective manual therapy assessments & treatments. Subtlety & sensitivity of touch & the accurate interpretation of palpation findings & tests are essential aspects of all manual therapy professions. While it is difficult to learn these from written descriptions or static illustrations alone by combining a workbook approach with the use of video demonstrations & audio explanations on a DVD " Palpation & Assessment Skills" provides the student & developing practitioner with a portable workshop that they can access at any time." ...

The Works contains 120 of Pam Ayres' best-known poems including ' The Battery Hen' ' Please Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In?' ' Sling Another Chair Leg on the Fire Mother' & of course ' Oh I Wish I'd Looked After Me Teeth'. This edition

Includes:: a general introduction by Pam as well as individual introductions to these classic poems of the seventies & eighties many of which are now illustrated with specially commissioned line drawings by Susan Hellard. The Works is certain to delight Pam's fans of all ages.

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This work features the complete first series of the hilarious gardening comedy starring Pam Ayres & Geoffrey Whitehead. Pam & Gordon Grant are a couple at odds running a rural garden centre. While Pam still feels young & is determined to avoid the slippery slope into middle-age Gordon seems keen to dive in
- slippers first. Pams ally at the garden centre is teenager Carol a girl more than happy to speak her mind. If only Gordon complains there was something in her peroxide head apart from boob jobs alco-pops Johnny Depp & bronzed chests smothered in baby oil. Naive deputy manager Dave though older than Carol is smitten. Luckily he has Pam to advise him on the route to Carols heart: like pointing out that metal detecting is not a good idea for a hot date! & how could the garden centre survive without the ancient & quite frankly bizarre Roy the highly inaccurate singer of pop songs & runner-up in the Gloucester beauty pageant? Will Pams last fling at life adventure & fun overcome Gordons passion for comfortable trousers caravanning & penny-pinching? Let battle among the begonias commence!
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Samuel Richardsons Pamela" is a captivating story of one young womans rebellion against the social order edited by Peter Sabor with an introduction by Margaret Ann Doody in " Penguin Classics". Fifteen-year-old Pamela Andrews alone in the world is pursued by her dead mistress son. Although she is attracted to Mr B she holds out against his demands & threats of abduction & rape determined to protect her virginity & abide by her moral standards. Psychologically acute in its explorations of sex freedom & power Richardsons first novel caused a sensation when it was published with its depiction of a servant heroine who dares to assert herself. Richly comic & full of lively scenes & descriptions " Pamela" contains a diverse cast of characters ranging from the vulgar & malevolent Mrs Jewkes to the aggressive but awkward country squire who serves this unusual love story as both its villain & hero. In her introduction Margaret Ann Doody discusses the epistolary genre of novels & examines the role of women & class differences. This edition based on the 1801 text & incorporating corrections made in 1810 makes Richardsons final version of the two-volume generally available for the first time. Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) was born in Derbyshire the son of a joiner. He received little formal education but in 1706 was apprenticed to a London printer going on to become a leading figure of the trade in the capital. " Pamela" originated as a volume of model letters for unskilled letter-writers but as Richardson became more fascinated by the characters in his letters than the letters themselves the germ of a novel began to emerge. Upon its publication in 1740 " Pamela; or Virtue Rewarded" became a national sensation. If you enjoyed " Pamela" you might like Daniel Defoes " Moll Flanders" also available in " Penguin Classics"." ...

This is one of the UKs largest health club operators offering you the finest facilities. Treat yourself & a friend to a 30 minute relaxing facial or aromatherapy/ Swedish (depending on location) massage at a health & fitness club. Plus one of you can also enjoy either a nail file & polish or an express eyebrow shape (both of your treatments will normally be carried out in conjunction with each other). As well as your treatments your voucher entitles you to spend the whole day at the health club to enjoy the many fantastic facilities. You can workout in the fully air conditioned gym where you will find a comprehensive range of user friendly equipment from cardiovascular & resistance machines to free weights. If you prefer to chill out then you are free to sample the pool sauna & steam rooms which will help you to unwind from a stressful world. In addition to all of this there are usually exercise classes taking place in the studio which you will be able to take part in depending on the type of class & availability. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
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- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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Treat yourself & a friend to 3 treatments each including a 25 minute facial 25 minute massage & an express eyebrow shape or nail file & polish & feel healthy fit & relaxed at the adjoining health & fitness club. Your treatments will normally be carried out in conjunction with each other (in other words you may well have your nail polish at the same time as your facial). You & a friend will also enjoy a complimentary day pass each for the adjoining health & fitness club where you can enjoy full use of facilities. Facilities vary from one location to another but generally include: swimming pool spa pool sauna steam room solarium & gym. You can even enjoy an aerobics session if this is on offer at your chosen location. Creche facilities are available at some locations. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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This is a fantastic chance to enjoy either an express facial express manicure or a back neck & shoulder massage from a qualified therapist.
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Treat yourself to one of a choice of therapy treatments & feel healthy fit & relaxed at the adjoining health & fitness club.

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