John Steinbecks first major critical & commercial success & perhaps his funniest novel Tortilla Flat"

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750 BC. The boys at school are excited. The Olympic games are coming to the city. They may be too young to compete but their teacher suggests the school should have its own games. Of course girls have no part at all in these festivities so Elena can only watch as her twin brother Cypselis prepares for the race. Then she discovers he has made a bet with Big Bacchiad (the school bully). If Cypselis wins he will get a new goat if he loses then Elena will become Bacchiads slave. Elenas freedom is at stake
- she needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins. But will he? As Aesop said Slow & steady wins the race.
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In affairs of the heart the race is not necessarily won by the swift or the fair. Imogen the beautiful & much younger wife of distinguished barrister Evelyn Gresham is facing the greatest challenge of her married life. Their neighbour Blanche Silcox competent middle-aged & ungainly
- the very opposite of Imogen
- seems to be vying for Evelyns attention. & to Imogens increasing disbelief she may be succeeding. A subtle & beautiful book.. . Very few authors combine her acute psychological insight with her grace & style. There is plenty of life in the modern novel plenty of authors who will shock & amaze you
- but who will put on the page a beautiful sentence a sentence you will want to read twice? Hilary Mantel Sunday Times


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During the 1930s Arturo Toscanini conducted many concerts broadcast by the BBC from Londons Queens Hall where he also made some unsurpassed recordings. Drawing on newly researched material in British & American archives Christopher Dyment reveals how the most renowned & influential conductor of the twentieth century notoriously microphone-shy though he was came to conduct so frequently in London a tale replete with unexpected twists turns & ingenious stratagems. Toscaninis dominating influence on London critics & audiences in the period covered by the narrative extending through to his final appearances at the Royal Festival Hall in 1952 is copiously documented from contemporary sources. Dyment also presents fresh evidence showing how the remarkable combination of passionate conviction & architectural mastery that characterised Toscaninis conducting was grounded not only in his obsessive study of the score but also in his awareness of performing traditions dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. This book will fascinate those with a particular interest in Toscaninis career & recorded legacy. It is also essential reading for anyone with an interest in the history of conducting & recording in the first half of the twentieth century set against the vividly evoked backdrop of Londons concert scene of the period. This comprehensive study

Includes:: both an annotated table of all Toscaninis London concerts & his EMI discography. CHRISTOPHER DYMENT has written extensively about historic conductors since the 1970s particularly Felix Weingartner & Arturo Toscanini. His first book on Weingartner was published in 1976.

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A well-maintained bike is a pleasure to ride
- & is a lot less less likely to break down. & with bike sales booming more & more
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The ultimate one stop guide to training with dumbbells. Practical & easily accessible The Total Dumbbell Workout is perfect for the fitness enthusiast or fitness professional who wants to lightly improve their knowledge & heavily improve the range of exercises they can use in their training. Tried & tested exercises are accompanied by clear photos & illustrations presented in a modern & logical way. The Total Dumbbell Workout is brimming with ideas for using this bestselling piece of fitness equipment not just in the gym but at home too. Packed with clear & easy to use exercises this how-to reference book also provides adaptations of basic & advanced exercises making it ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their fitness gear.
- Each exercise idea is organised by fitness level &

Includes:: follow-up & extension ideas.
- Written in a jargon-free & concise style this book is light on the science & background heavy on practicality.



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Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin has defeated her longtime enemy & saved the world
- again. But at what cost? Standing at ground zero
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Whats special about Total English? * Students can measure their progress using the logically structured lessons with can do objectives * Students get lots of grammar & vocabulary practice which is all thoroughly reinforced in the Reference & Review sections at the end of each unit * Students learn good study habits with the Lifelong learning boxes * If students miss a lesson they can use the innovative catch up CD-ROM that has lots of extra practice material * Reference & review sections at the end of each unit ensure that grammar & vocabulary are regularly practiced. * The companion website www.pearsonlongman.com/totalenglish has a wide range of supplementary materialss including student portfolios & new author worksheets. ...

The Rough Diamonds are a close knit team. Kev Mc Govern their captain makes sure they work hard & play hard. The Rough Diamonds are struggling with injuries & loss of form. Talented twin brothers & new team members Liam & Conor Savage should be the answer to all their problems
- but could they turn out to be the biggest problem of all?
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