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." ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

The enigmatic Anne Boleyn comes to life in this charming brilliant portrayal by acclaimed British novelist Margaret Campbell Barnes. The infamous love of King Henry VIII & the mother of Queen Elizabeth I Anne Boleyn undertook a rocky journey from innocent courtier to powerful Queen of Engl&. A meticulous researcher Margaret Campbell Barnes immerses readers in this intrigue & in the lush glittery world of the Tudor Court. The beauty & charms of Anne Boleyn bewitched the most powerful man in the world King Henry VIII but her resourcefulness & cleverness were not enough to stop the malice of her enemies. Her swift rise to power quickly became her own undoing. The author brings to light Boleyns humanity & courage giving an intimate look at a young woman struggling to find her own way in a world dominated by men & adversaries. ...

The worlds fascination with Bond is unstoppable. James Bond is the greatest British fictional hero of the post-war era. He also has a huge following in the US
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- as a legendary Cold War warrior & now as a daredevil able to take on the villains of the post-Cold War world. The Bond books are all in print. Today Sebastian Faulks is writing new stories while Charlie Higson is writing childrens versions. In this comprehensive guide to Ian Fleming the books the films & the world that was created out of 007" Nigel Cawthorne uncovers Bonds allure. It comes with special sections on the main characters
- Q M the Bond Girls & the women who first inspired them; the cars & the incomparable baddies. It will be the ideal gift for fans & aficionados alike & will be published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of " Doctor No"; the new film is scheduled for autumn 2012."


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This is an accessible & entertaining journey through the life times & work of the Bard
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The story of the ancient Greeks is one of the most improbable success stories in world history. A small group of people inhabiting a country poor in resources & divided into hundreds of quarreling states created one of the most remarkable civilizations. Comprehensive & balanced A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics Society & Culture Second Edition is a shorter version of the authors' highly successful Ancient Greece: A Political Social & Cultural History Second Edition (OUP 2008). Four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively & up-to-date account of Greek civilization & history in all its complexity & variety covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era & integrating the most recent research in archaeology comparative anthropology & social history. They show how the early Greeks borrowed from their neighbors but eventually developed a distinctive culture all their own one that was marked by astonishing creativity versatility & resilience. The authors go on to trace the complex & surprising evolution of Greek civilization to its eventual dissolution as it merged with a variety of other cultures. Using physical evidence from archaeology the written testimony of literary texts & inscriptions & anthropological models based on comparative studies this compact volume provides an account of the Greek world that is thoughtful & sophisticated yet accessible to students & general readers with little or no knowledge of Greece. Ideal for courses in Greek Civilization & Ancient Greek History A Brief History of Ancient Greece Second Edition offers a revised art program featuring more than 125 illustrations & 17 original maps along with a new 8-page full color photo insert. Numerous document boxes" provide primary source material & updated suggested readings provide students with additional resources. Also new to this edition key terms have been boldfaced at their first appearance & listed at the end of the chapter; each one is defined in the expanded glossary. & for the first time a Companion Website for students will accompany the text." ...