Words of comfort & guidance from one of the greatest writers of all time Should you take your work home with you?" No; the office is one thing & private life is another. When I go into the office I leave the Castle behind me & when I come into the Castle I leave the office behind me. --Mr. Wemmick in" Great Expectations Bringing together the thoughts of some of Dickenss best-loved & most-maligned characters as well as his own opinions this collection answers age-old questions which continue to perplex the finest minds of today: " Can destiny be changed? " " Is society in decline? " & " How should you celebrate your freedom after being stuck in a chimney?" If you find yourself facing hard times trying to deal with other peoples great expectations or going home every night to a bleak house look inside for advice from the master." ...

This charming new guide to modern life reveals the secrets of the Princess of Hollywood & how to discover your inner Grace. Jackie O Marilyn Monroe Princess Diana.. .move over darlings! Icons one & all you might be but to our minds Grace Kelly beats you hands down to the No. 1 spot in historys roll call of leading ladies. Sure most of you have inspired generations of fashionistas some of you have lit up the silver screen & one among you married a prince but only Grace
- model actress socialite & princess
- has done all three & made it look effortless. Grace Kelly remains the unchallenged embodiment of refined glamour style & poise. Through her well-chosen roles some canny decision making & of course her camera-wooing good looks she shone out on celluloid becoming one of cinemas most adored & unforgettable actresses. & there arent many Hollywood stars whose on-screen characters so closely resemble their real life. Her faultless beauty & playful charm captured the hearts of a succession of male co-stars while her role as Princess Alexandra in The Swan pre-empted (as Alfred Hitchcock put it) her most enduring last role as wife to the Prince of Monaco. The essential blonde riposte to the bestselling What Would Audrey Do? this beautifully designed guide to charting a course through modern life in style offers lessons from Tinseltowns very own princess on how to handle everything from careers & cashmere to manners & men. Grace Kelly set a standard for elegance that has inspired women ever since What Would Grace Kelly Do? reveals her secrets.

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Youd probably do anything for a million quid wouldnt you? But a grand? A ton? What about a fiver ey? Inside this grubby cover youll find loads of dodgy dares & sick situations thatll test even the most hard core of your mates. Would you lick a dirty old tramp for a fiver? Would you keep a haddock down your pants for a week for a ton? Would you french kiss your dad for a grand? What would YOU do? ...

George Buckley & Sumeet Desai: What You Need To Know About Economics Economics Matters. But with confusing things like GDP & interest rates its often hard to get you head around. So What do you really need to know about economics? Find out: What economic growth is & why it matters How inflation happens How jobs are created & lost How the property market works What central banks do & how it affects the rest of us The impact of government spending on the economy What You Need to Know About Economics cuts through the theory to help you to do your job & understand the world around you better. Read More in the What You Need to Know Series & Ger Up to Speed on The Essentials... Fast. ...

In any career in business chances are that the time will come when someone will ask you to do a strategy for something. Too often this will be a cue for stress at work & sleepless nights. What You Need to Know about Strategy" shows that it doesnt have to be like this. Taking you step-by-step through the basics of what you need to know to come up with a great strategy it shows: That getting the right answers depends on asking the right questions Why priorities matter How to map out your internal & external situation How to deal with uncertainty How to make tough choices What your brain does while youre doing strategy By cutting out the theory & focusing on the things you need to know & do to come up with a killer strategy this book means that you never need to panic again." ...

Alan Sugar was born in 1947 & brought up on a council estate in Clapton in Hackney. As a kid he watched his dad struggle to support the family never knowning from one week to the next if he'd have a job. It had a huge impact on him fuelling a drive to succeed that was to earn him a sizeable personal fortune. Now he describes his amazing journey from schoolboy enterprises like making & selling his own ginger beer to setting up his own company at nineteen; from Amstrad's groundbreaking ventures in hi-fi & computers which made him the darling of the stock exchange to the dark days when he nearly lost it all; from his pioneering deal with Rupert Murdoch to his boardroom battles at Tottenham Hotspur FC. He takes us into the world of The Apprentice & describes his appointment as advisor to the government & elevation to the peerage. Like the man himself this autobiography is forthright funny & sometimes controversial. ...

This indispensable guide has practical advice on all aspects of cat ownership. What Your Cat Wants acknowledges that you & your feline friend are very different species & that your needs & wants dont always correspond with theirs. Each chapter introduces a key skill & shows you how to build on the basics & develop them further. Helping you to understand what your cat does & why Francesca Riccomini provides expert guidance to be the very best owner you can be to anticipate your cats needs & overcome communication difficulties. ...

In this expanded & completely updated edition of the classic bestselle Dr. Lee brings you the facts about modern synthetic HRT drugs & gives you an easy-to-follow non-prescription hormone balance programme that means that you can stay energised strong sexually vigorous & free from female problems before during & beyond the menopause years. Pre-menopausal symptoms endometriosis weight gain low sex drive fibrocystic breasts heart disease & osteoporosis
- most women will experience some or all of these hormone-related problems & today millions of women concerned about aging muist decide whether to undergo synthetic HRT
- & suffer its side effects & increased risk of cancer. However there is another way
- natural progesterone the only hormone supplement women may need as they age- & this book tells you all you need to know about it.


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Unlike other dog-care books What Your Dog Wants focuses on you the owner rather than the dog & encourages you to develop the seven key skills that will respond to your dogs needs. In so doing it teaches you how to work together as a team which is equally rewarding for both of you. Each chapter introduces a key skill & shows you how to build on the basics & develop them further. The difficulty level builds throughout each chapter so you can see your skill base develop. By following the expert guidance in this practical book you can build on your skills as an owner & learn how to make your dog friendly happy healthy & well behaved making him a pleasure to own. ...

This book was the inspiration of the staff & students at the Carnegie School of Home Economics in Guyanas capital Georgetown. It is a practical recipe book & has been revised & updated to coincide with the Carnegie Schools 70th aniversary celebrations. There are new recipe sections featuring Indian & American dishes created by the catering department of the school & tried & tested by the staff & students. A background to food preparation is also included at the beginning to provide a useful guide to some basic facts about the ingredients that are being used. ...