This is Charles Bukowski's brilliant fantastical pastiche of a detective story. Packed with wit invention & Bukowski's trademark lowlife adventures it is the final novel of one of the most enjoyable & influential cult writers of the last century. Nicky Belane private detective & career alcoholic is a troubled man. He is plagued not just by broads booze lack of cash & a raging ego but also by the surreal jobs he's been hired to do. Not only has been hired to track down French classical author Celine
- who's meant to be dead
- but he's also supposed to find the elusive Red Sparrow
- which may or may not be real.


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John Jeremiah Sullivan takes us on a funhouse hall-of-mirrors ride through the other side of America
- to the Ozarks for a Christian
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The stories in Julian Barnes long-awaited third collection are attuned to rhythms & currents: of the body of love & sex illness & death connections & conversations. A divorcee falls in love with a mysterious European waitress; a widower relives a favourite holiday; two writers rehearse familiar arguments; a couple bond fall out & bond again over flowers & vegetable patches. & at a series of evenings at Phil & Joannas the topics of conversation range from the environment to the Britishness of marmalade from toilet graffiti to smoking as we witness the guests lives in flux. Ranging from the domestic to the extraordinary from the vineyards of Italy to the English seaside in winter the stories in Pulse resonate & spark. ...

Jacqueline Wilson calls Jeans books Funny funky feisty
- & fantastic reads" & Pumpkin Pie is no exception especially now its
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A story focusing on friendship & sharing. Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup. Everybody seems happy until the day Duck wants to do the stirring. ...

Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make the perfect pumpkin soup... Until the day Duck wants to do the stirring... This is a funny rhythmical story about friendship & sharing with fabulous animal characters illustrated in glowing autumnal colours with a brilliant CD featuring music & sound effects! ...

Whether its a cool Cosmopolitan Punch a sophisticated Sangria Blanco or a tangy Mojito there is nothing like a beautifully prepared drink to add flavour & festivity to any social occasion
- or to provide a reason to celebrate! A party punch served in an elegant bowl brimming with a deliciously refreshing drink & garnished with fresh fruit & herbs is the perfect centrepiece to any gathering
- from a summer lunch to a wedding shower. Perfect pitchers are quick & easy to prepare & are ideal for a bustling crowd. Summer cocktails such as a Hurricane or a Berry Caprioska are bursting with juicy fresh fruits & fizz while warming holiday punches such as a Mulled Wine or a Hot Toddy are perfect for wintery days. & with a large selection of non-alcoholic refreshers & tasty light bites to serve alongside award-winning mixologist Ben Reed has created the perfect guide to hosting a truly unforgettable occasion.

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The Punic Wars (264-146BC) sprang from a mighty power struggle between two ancient civilisations
- the trading empire of Carthage
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' Punished' is the inspiring true story of an unusual little girl Vanessa whose childhood was devastated by torture & abuse at the hands of her sadistic mother. Vanessa was nearly destroyed until she discovered a secret that ultimately saved her life. From the age of 3 Vanessa lived in daily terror of her mother's unpredictable rage. If she was 'naughty' her mother would lash out at her
- with beatings torture starvation & making Vanessa sleep in their garden's pigsty tied up like an animal. Her mother said her punishments were God's revenge on her for being the devil's child. Her father lived in denial of her suffering. When she was 6 years old Vanessa's grandfather began to sexually abuse her
- to her despair aided & abetted by both her mother & grandmother. At eight years old she then discovered that the 'mother' who hated her so much had adopted her as a baby & would never love her as her own. At the most horrific times of Vanessa's abuse she nearly lost all hope that she would escape her prison until mysterious things started to happen to her that allowed her to fight back. This is the story of how Vanessa survived a childhood that nearly destroyed her & how her secret led her out of the horrors of her past.

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Prepare to be punished! For the first time ever Marvels one-man-army takes center stage in a no-holds-barred Mature Readers" series! Writer Garth Ennis & artist Lewis La Rosa take Punisher to the MAX
- literally
- as the hunter becomes the hunted! Frank Castles old associate Micro is back & hes after Frank. But first hes got an offer for Frank that hed better not refuse. Get ready for blazing bullets bloodbaths & bold beginnings! This title collects " Punisher MAX" numbered 1-6."

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