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This is a paperback reprint of an Oxford Publishing Co title first published in 1985. The book contains drawings & photographs of a variety of British railway under- over- & footbridges of types which would be the most common to appear on layouts from the pregrouping era to present-day practice suitable for modellers in any scale. Constructional details of structures in timber masonry brick concrete cast wrought iron & steel are covered to enable models of bridges to be realistically & accurately constructed. ...

A glorious read & there is a laugh on every page Sunday Times The Wilderness Years are over! But not for long. At the end of Bridget Joness Diary Bridget hiccuped off into the sunset with man-of-her-dreams Mark Darcy. Now in The Edge of Reason she discovers what it is like when you have the man of your dreams actually in your flat & he hasnt done the washing-up not just the whole of this week but ever. Lurching through a morass of self-help-book theories & mad advice from Jude & Shazzer struggling with a boyfriend-stealing ex-friend with thighs like a baby giraffe an 8ft hole in the living-room wall a mother obsessed with boiled-egg peelers & a builder obsessed with large reservoir fish Bridget embarks on a spiritual epiphany which takes her from the cappuccino queues of Notting Hill to the palm- & magic-mushroom-kissed shores of.. . Bridget is back. V.g. If you loved Bridget Joness Diary youll love this; there is no diminution of the freshness or fun or of Fieldings underlying intelligence. Success has not spoiled her -- she has simply gained in confidence & aplomb.. . Fielding has a seam here she can mine endlessly until she herself gets bored which I dare say will be long before her readers do Mail on Sunday Funnier & more accomplished than the original diary & in fact takes recognition humour into a new dimension... A glorious read & there is a laugh on every page Sunday Times Helen Fielding has created the most enchanting heroine for the millennium Jilly Cooper ...

A dazzling urban satire of modern relationships? An ironic tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? Two diaries two enduring best-sellers one unforgettable character. This is Bridget Jones: The Singleton Years. V.g. ...

A dazzling urban satire of modern human relations? An ironic tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? A brilliant evocation of life as a single girl in a certain time.. .reads like Anita Loos out of Jane Austen & any woman who has ever had a job a relationship or indeed a mother will read it & roar The Times I cannot recommend a book more joyfully.. . Hilariously funny miraculously observed endlessly touching Daily Telegraph Wild comedy.. .observed with merciless flamboyant wit. A gloriously funny book Sunday Times ...

The Wilderness Years are over! But not for long. At the end of Bridget Jones's Diary Bridget hiccuped off into the sunset with man-of-her-dreams Mark Darcy. Now in The Edge of Reason she discovers what it is like when you have the man of your dreams actually in your flat & he hasn't done the washing-up not just the whole of this week but ever. Lurching through a morass of self-help-book theories & mad advice from Jude & Shazzer struggling with a boyfriend-stealing ex-friend with thighs like a baby giraffe an 8ft hole in the living-room wall a mother obsessed with boiled-egg peelers & a builder obsessed with large reservoir fish Bridget embarks on a spiritual epiphany which takes her from the cappuccino queues of Notting Hill to the palm- & magic-mushroom-kissed shores of.. . Bridget is back. V.g. First published in 1999 The Edge of Reason is the sequel to Helen Fielding's number one best-selling Bridget Jones's Diary. It has been turned into a film starring Renee Zellweger Colin Firth & Hugh Grant. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is followed by Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. ...

Ensure students are fully prepared for A Level Maths with practice in essential & tricky topics such as algebra. Revisit areas that may not have been studied recently due to modular courses to fill gaps in knowledge & make links. Prepare students for some of the skills required at A Level with a focus on applications of mathematics. Written by an experienced A Level author who is a practising A Level teacher Collins Bridging GCSE & A Level Mathematics is an ideal resource to be used in the classroom or for independent study. Similar in structure to Collins Maths revision guides the Bridging GCSE & A Level Maths Student Book is split into an explanation section & a practice section. * Identify & understand the transition from GCSE to AS Level Maths with ' What you should already know' objectives & ' What you will learn' objectives at the start of each topic * Get a head start on your AS Level Maths with introductions to key Core 1 Maths topics for all exam boards (AQA OCR & Edexcel) * Boost your understanding with worked examples which include extra guidance in the form of ' Handy hint' ' Checkpoint' 'AS Alert!' & ' Common error' boxes * Reinforce & build on your maths to fully prepare you for AS Level with worked examples & plenty of practice questions from B-A* at GCSE Level extending to AS Level * Think & draw on different areas of maths with investigations at the end of some topics * Check your progress with answers to Maths practice questions at the back of the book * Test your understanding of the maths you've covered with the tear-out practice exam paper ...

Bridging the GAAP: Recent Advances in Finance & Accounting" aims to promote a stronger interface between researchers in accounting & finance that will enhance the understanding of the similarities & differences between these two fields. Such dialog will also acquaint researchers in each area with significant recent advances in the other area & will enable a cross fertilization of thoughts from which both can significantly benefit. This consolidates the efforts to bridge the gap between finance & accounting by looking at diverse topics in accounting & finance & providing interesting points of view on different topics. Most of the chapters concentrate on the topic of fair value accounting & on the question of the extent to which accounting reflects the financial situation of a firm. This book combines new developments in the area of theoretical finance & accounting & the convergence of these two approaches to better serve investors & the general public." ...

Helps to ease the transition between school/college & university mathematics by (re)introducing readers to a range of topics that they will meet in the first year of a degree course in the mathematical sciences refreshing their knowledge of basic techniques & focussing on areas that are often perceived as the most challenging. Each chapter starts with a Test Yourself" section so that readers can monitor their progress & readily identify areas where their understanding is incomplete. A range of exercises complete with full solutions makes the book ideal for self-study." ...

The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! Following impressive runs by Sterling's previous editions comes a new redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work. It combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist & lecturer who taught figure & anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. This edition preserves Bridgman's lessons & original sketches but now features a nostalgic eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. In its sleek new format this comprehensive guide will certainly continue its reign as one of the premier figure-drawing publication of all time. ...