' Bags of fish for cats
- 50 pence'. So it was written on a chalkboard sign outside a fresh fishmonger's under the arches of the
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During the 1970s Brands Hatch was the busiest motor racing circuit in the world. Using previously unpublished photographs & on-the-spot accounts of events this volume provides a personal view of the venues events during its heyday & paints an affectionate picture of British motor racing at its very best. ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY J.M. COETZEE A gang war is raging through the dark underworld of Brighton. Seventeen-year-old Pinkie malign & ruthless has killed a man. Believing he can escape retribution he is unprepared for the courageous life-embracing Ida Arnold. Greene's gripping thriller exposes a world of loneliness & fear of life lived on the 'dangerous edge of things'. ...

This title is presented with an introduction by J.M. Coetzee. A gang war is raging through the dark underworld of Brighton. Seventeen-year-old Pinkie malign & ruthless has killed a man. Believing he can escape retribution he is unprepared for the courageous life-embracing Ida Arnold. Greene's gripping thriller exposes a world of loneliness & fear of life lived on the 'dangerous edge of things'. ' In a class by himself-the ultimate chronicler of twentieth-century man's consciousness & anxiety'
- William Golding Independent"."
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Robert Rankins THE BRENTFORD TRILOGY
- seven books & counting
- catapulted him into the dizzy heights of cult success"

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In the third volume of the phenomenal series that began with the best-selling ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR & then GRASS FOR HIS PILLOW the teenage lovers Takeo & Kaede are now married. But their destinies are determined by forces beyond their control. Takeo leads an army into battle & Kaede far from his protection is treacherously betrayed. Their love will survive until death -- which in the savage beautiful world of the Otori is only ever a lightning sword-stroke away. ' Lian Hearn is creating an imaginary world every bit as absorbing as Middle Earth & Hogwarts.. . This is the same mysterious oriental landscape that beguiled Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon audiences' Guardian ' Quite simply the best story of magic love sex revenge & suspense since Philip Pullman.' Independent on Sunday ...

The importance of being able to read for meaning should never be underestimated. The ability to decode text is not enough. It is vital that children understand what they are reading. More importantly it is fundamental that they enjoy what they are reading so that they grow up to become lifelong readers. The passages in the Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension series are designed to do just that. They provide children with a variety of engaging enjoyable texts that will grab their attention & indeed their teacher's attention as well. The passages begin in Year 1 with simple picture comprehension. They gradually increase in difficulty as you progress though the book & through the series encouraging children to develop their ability to read for meaning & use a range of strategies for decoding the text. Tasks range from simple factual recall & vocabulary work to more open-ended questions enabling the reader to provide a more personal response. The cross-curricular activities provide a wealth of ideas for extending the passages further & are ideal for fast-finishers. The written passages are ideal for guided reading. The Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension series provides an invaluable resource for assessing pupils' progress in reading while helping them to develop their love of reading at the same time. ...

What does it take to really shine in your interview? Interviews are your chance to showcase your talents. Get it right & you could nail the job of your dreams get it wrong & you could be in for a stressful time. Learn how to recognise your strengths & how to play to them how to deal with your weak spots & how to avoid panic & cliched answers. Discover the art of turning every question to your advantage & learn the secrets behind a brilliant answer so you will always know the right things to say. This new edition has been completely updated & refined throughout. Changes include a completely updated chapter on pre-interview preparation a new section on changing careers & coming back to work after unemployment & clearer information on discrimination acts & how to deal with illegal questioning Packed with over 200 of the most commonly asked questions & ideal answers this is the book that will make sure you are ready to handle anything. ...

Girls who love to wear a bit of sparkle will have hours of fun with Brilliant Bead Rings". Basic beading techniques turn a simple spool of wire & a pile of pretty beads into seven styles of dazzling bead rings. They can add their own bling to the ring by choosing bead colours that suit their style. There are also 5 charms for making those extra special occasion rings." ...

A colourful fun how to guide to decorating biscuits. Packed full of design ideas & decorating tips providing inspiration to the home cook. Comprehensively covers the essential equipment required tried-&-tested biscuit recipes how to store biscuit dough roll it out cut out shapes bake & store the cooked biscuits how to colour royal icing & store icing as well as how to include children in the fun. The main section of the book is divided into different collections. Commotion in the ocean" " The animals went in two by two..." " For the love of biscuits" "A woodland walk" " Were going to the chapel" " Down on the farm" are just some of the books 32 collections. Each collection illustrates particular shapes colours & designs with accompanying text describing how to decorate the biscuits. This helps novice decorators to build a cumulative set of skills as they try out different biscuit shapes & designs." ...