Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. Our very own star the Sun is crucial to the development & sustainability of life on Earth. This Very Short Introduction presents a modern authoritative examination of how stars live producing all the chemical elements beyond helium & how they die sometimes spectacularly to end as remnants such as black holes. Andrew King shows how understanding the stars is key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit & thus the history of our entire Universe as well as the existence of planets like our own. King presents a fascinating exploration of the science of stars from the mechanisms that allow stars to form & the processes that allow them to shine as well as the results of their inevitable death. ...

Luke is in trouble. Skin & the gang have a job for him. They want him to break into Mrs Littles house & steal the jewellery box. They want him to prove that hes got what it takes. That hes part of the gang. But Luke finds more than just a jewellery box in the house. He finds something so unexpected it will change his life forever.. . This is a wonderful rich novel written with lyricism drama & power. Tackling issues of loss love & healing & filled with the sense of a universe bursting with music it is unputdownable from the first page to the last. ...

It is told through the eyes of Starship Trooper Johnny Rico from his idealistic enlistment in the infantry of the future through his rigorous training to the command of his own platoon of infantrymen. His destiny is a galactic war of unlimited violence & destruction in which he & his fellow troopers scour the metal-strewn emptiness of space to hunt down a terrifying enemy
- an insect life form which threatens the very future of mankind.
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OMG Madison Parker is back for the deliciously mean follow up to The Fame Game. The claws are out in the race to become Hollywoods brightest star... Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door-turned-reality-celeb Jane Roberts in L. A. Candy. Now shes ready for her turn in the spotlight & shell stop at nothing to get it. But with backstabbing friends & family relentless paparazzi & tabloid scandals she cant control Madison is going to have her work cut out for her... Filled with characters both familiar & new this second book in Lauren Conrads glamorous series about life in front of the camera dishes Hollywood gossip & drama at every turn. ...

OMG Madison Parker is back for the deliciously mean follow up to The Fame Game. The claws are out in the race to become Hollywood's brightest star... Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door-turned-reality-celeb Jane Roberts in L. A. Candy. Now she's ready for her turn in the spotlight & she'll stop at nothing to get it. But with backstabbing friends & family relentless paparazzi & tabloid scandals she can't control Madison is going to have her work cut out for her... Filled with characters both familiar & new this second book in Lauren Conrad's glamorous series about life in front of the camera dishes Hollywood gossip & drama at every turn. ...

There is nothing more satisfying than owning a shop of your own. Whether it's a designer clothing store an exciting florist or something for practically everything this book will guide you through all you need to know about opening your own retail business. It is aimed at anyone who has a dream or a practical idea. It

Includes:: case histories of hands-on shop owners their advice & top tips. You will be able to browse through such topics as:
- Choosing the best location
- Finding finance in a dwindling market
- Developing a business plan
- Exploring the costs of setting up
- Selecting the products you want to carry
- Decoration displays & shelving
- Meeting the challenges of a new business
- Getting your business noticed in an internet age
- Turning your passion into a profitable business










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Maureen Sullivan has produced the perfect handbook for helping you to develop & create your own original calligraphic style & to enjoy the art of 'beautiful writing'. The book begins with the historical background to calligraphy; the materials & equipment you need; & basic techniques including ruling the paper basic strokes pen angles & basic letters. The book then progresses through the most common hands
- uncial foundation gothic italic sharpened italic & copperplate. Every letter of every hand is drawn out in stroke order & there is advice on letter & word spacing all shown in clear step-by-step photographs.
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Speak French
- Instantly. No books. No writing. No memorizing. Learn 50 essential words at the heart of French & how to put them
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Speak German
- Instantly. No books. No writing. No memorizing. Learn 50 essential words at the heart of German & how to put them
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Luke Johnson is the man behind the growth of Pizza Express & as a host of other leading brands; one of Britains most successful entrepreneurs with an estimated personal fortune of GBP120 million. In Start It Up" he compresses two decades of success to reveal the realities of running your own business & bust some key myths along the way. Learn how to find the right idea or buy someone elses; source capital from all sorts of places you never expected; get the best from everyone you meet on the way
- chiefly yourself; & stay sane while you do it. " Start It Up" is that all-too-rare thing: a how-to book by someone who actually has."
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