Lord Jim first published in 1900 confirmed Conrads place in literature as one of the first modernists of English letters. Set in the Malay Archipelago not only does the novel provide a gripping account of maritime adventure & romance but also an exotic tale of the East. Nostromo is the only man capable of the decisive action needed to save the silver of the San Tome mine & secure independence for Sulaco Occidental Province of the Latin American state of Costaguana. Is his integrity as unassailable as everyone believes or will his ideals like those which have inspired the struggling state itself buckle under economic & political pressure? The Secret Agent Conrads story of espionage & anarchists tells of Winnie Verloc & her devotion to her peculiar & simple-minded brother Stevie. Its savagely witty themes of human absurdity & misunderstanding are written in an ironic style that provokes both laughter & unease. This volume also

Includes:: a selection of Conrads matchless short stories
- Youth Typhoon Heart of Darkness The End of the Tether & The Shadow-Line.


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Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals... It's the chance of a lifetime & 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky. She has been chosen for The Selection a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's love. Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns glittering jewels & decadent feasts America is living a new & glamorous life. & the prince takes a special interest in her much to the outrage of the others. Rivalry within The Selection is fierce & not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules. But what they don't know is that America has a secret
- one which could throw the whole competition...and change her life forever.
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This remarkable poem dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I was Spenser's finest achievement: the first epic poem in modern English The Faerie Queene" combines dramatic narratives of chivalrous adventure with exquisite & picturesque episodes of pageantry. At the same time Spenser is expounding a deeply-felt allegory of the eternal struggle between Truth & Error..." ...

Selena the Sleepover Fairy makes sure that sleepovers are full of fun & games for everyone! But when Jack Frost's naughty goblins steal her magical sleepover objects all sleepovers are in danger of being ruined including the giant sleepover that Rachel & Kirsty are attending! ...

Kristin Neff Ph D is a professor in human development whose 10 years of research forms the basis of her timely & highly readable book. Self Compassion offers a powerful solution for combating the current malaise of depression anxiety & self criticism that comes with living in a pressured & competitive culture. Through tried & tested exercises & audio downloads readers learn the 3 core components that will help replace negative & destructive measures of self worth & success with a kinder & non judgemental approach in order to bring about profound life change & deeper happines. Self Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses & limitations but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve enhanced self confidence contentment & reach our highest potential. Simply easily & compassionately. Kristin Neffs expert & practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone. ...

Most of us believe that we possess a self
- an internal individual who resides inside our bodies making decisions authoring actions
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The 6 essays & one address in this volume outline the great transcendentalists moral idealism as well as hinting at the later scepticism that colored his thought. In addition to the celebrated title essay the others included here are History " " Friendship " " The Over-Soul " " The Poet" & " Experience " plus the well-known & frequently read Harvard Divinity School Address." ...

This guide offers a wide selection of self-catering holiday accommodation throughout England Scotland Wales & Ireland with full contact details for direct booking & some useful information on what to see & do in the surrounding area. There is a separate section of caravan & camping holiday choices & a useful PET-FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS supplement for those holidaying with their dogs. ...

The new edition of the personal development classic This long-awaited second edition gives us even more of Paul Mc Gees unique look at boosting our confidence
- with his much-loved wit & good humour. The new edition

Includes:: a brand new chapter & a host of new exercises. Pauls approach to confidence is different. According to Paul we dont have to raise our self-confidence to the roof; just increasing our confidence by a small amount can dramatically change our lives. Paul explains exactly what confidence is why its so important & just how to develop it in ourselves & others. This honest practical & realistic book covers: Confidence in business Being more confident in your love life Confidence in social situations Confidence in job interviews & presentations A brand new chapter on handling conflict confidently Experiences from real people who have followed Pauls advice & enhanced their lives


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Writing fiction is different to editing fiction. Each activity requires a separate frame of mind. Writing is creative thinking editing is critical thinking. When writing all you worry about is the narrative flow not the consistency of point of view or the number of adverbs in your manuscript. Self-editing Fiction That Sells will teach you the necessary frame of mind to sit yourself in 'opposition' to your manuscript as an editor would do & improve it through structured editing & rewriting. KEY POINTS This book

Includes:: intuitive exercises that will help the reader to locate the bad writing in their script from unnecessary verbs to ineffective plots from 'telling not showing' to dealing with an under-developed villain & more. It will increase the reader's market-awareness as a writer looking to get published in the traditional way or through self-publishing. It will help writers not only to write better fiction but also to market themselves more effectively to agents publishers &
- ultimately
- their readers.



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