Harper Collins is proud to present its range of best-loved essential classics. ' Sleep went quite away. I used to rise in the night look round for her beseech her earnestly to return. A rattle of the window a cry of the blast only replied
- Sleep never came!' Based on Charlotte Bronte's own experiences as a governess in Brussels her last novel tells the story of lonely Lucy Snowe who finds employment at a girls' boarding school in the town of Villette. Finding the students challenging & experiencing the pain of unrequited love for the first time Lucy becomes increasingly isolated in a world governed by societal expectation & struggles to maintain her integrity in the face of her envious & watchful employer Madame Beck.
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This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide including our new range of UK specific titles from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls. Bursting with insightful & easily accessible information these guides are full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. The compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. It spans a wide range of destinations including those served by budget airlines. It offers the most comprehensive list of UK city titles currently available. It has practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. It has imaginative suggestions that reveal each destinations hidden gems. It is organised by recognisable areas making orientation easy. ...

Vince & Joy Remember having sex for the very first time? Remember thinking: this is The One? Remember life getting in the way ? Remember wondering: what happened to the person I once was? & what happened to the person I first fell in love with? For Vince & Joy finding your destiny is easy. Following it isnt From teenage love in an eighties holiday park to flatshares relationships career crises & children Vince & Joy is the unforgettable story of two lives lived separately but forever entwined; & asks the question: how do you know when something is really meant to be? ...

Preacher's daughter Ashton Grey is gorgeous good & kind & she's dating sawyer Vincent
- handsome school quarterback & all-round
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This is the new & uncut edition with extra-sexy content
- an ebook bestseller. Sawyer Vincent is still heartbroken over his breakup
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Vincent OBrien is a horse-racing legend. Recently voted horse racings greatest of all time ahead of familiar names like Lester Piggott the Queen Mother & Sheikh Mohammed OBrien won every race that matters in Britain & Ireland over his fifty-year career & is without doubt the best & most versatile racehorse trainer the sport has ever known. OBrien is the only man to have trained three consecutive Grand National winners. He won three consecutive Gold Cups & three consecutive Champion Hurdles. He has had extraordinary success in flat racing too
- six Derby winners three winners of the Prix de l Arc de Triomphe three King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners & twenty-five races at Royal Ascot. He trained some of the best-known racehorses in the history of the sport
- including Nijinsky winner of the Triple Crown in 1970. His life has been a fascinating one. From humble beginnings in County Cork he chose to train racehorses as his career
- much to the benefit of the sport
- & went on to create the legendary Ballydoyle Stables. Here his extraordinary story is told by his wife Jacqueline & distinguished racing writer Ivor Herbert. Lavishly illustrated with her personal & public photographs that span his amazing life this book is a must for anyone with an interest in horses or racing.



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Tracing the arc of van Goghs career this volume presents his portraits & self-portraits landscapes & haunting interiors. Readers will learn details of van Goghs complicated personal life including his struggles with mental illness & his close but difficult relationship with his brother Theo. Also included here are an anthology of paintings information on the museums where they reside a timeline of the painters personal & artistic highlights & bibliography. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details
- allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artists technique & oeuvre. Chronologically arranged the book covers important biographical & historic events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information

Includes:: a list of works timeline & suggestions for further reading.


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Vinegar may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you need to get rid of a stubborn wine stain or soothe a tickly cough but this ancient cupboard staple is regaining its rightful place as a cheap versatile & environmentally friendly solution to many household tasks. This invaluable book has sections on how to use vinegar in the laundry DIY gardening health & beauty pet care & of course in the kitchen. Hundreds of hints tips advice & recipes are provided in a clear accessible style. Attractively illustrated this brilliant little book is a visual treat as well as an invaluable practical aid. ...

The first half of this volume covers the history folklore & science of vinegar before moving on to a thorough guide to its many varieties. Find out how to treat many ailments & how to care for your skin & hair before learning how to mix your own natural pesticides limescale removers & furniture restorers. Blend relishes & vinaigrettes & whip up salads & pasta dishes with 60 simple recipes. The second section looks at the history & traditions surrounding oil & its production. Read about over twenty types of oil then see how it can act as a massage aid protect against cardiovascular disease & cancer treat dry skin & hair polish furniture & fix creaky hinges. In the kitchen find out how to make use of the many types of oil in a variety of culinary techniques & recipes. ...

For generations Argentine wine was famously bad
- oxidised unpalatable & often mixed with a low-class French grape called Malbec.
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