Gina was forced into marriage with Camden the Duke of Girton at an age when she'd have been better off in a schoolroom than a ballroom. Directly after the ceremony her handsome spouse promptly fled to the continent leaving the marriage unconsummated & Gina quite indignant. Now she is one of the most well-known ladies in London.. .living on the edge of scandal
- desired by many men but resisting giving herself to anyone. Finally Camden has returned home to discover that his naive bride has blossomed into the toast of the ton. Which leaves Cam in the most uncomfortable position of discovering that he has the bad manners to be falling in love
- with his own wife!

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Eat like a Duchess & get to know more about one of Englands great houses & the family who live there. Although she is the first to admit that she herself hasnt cooked for half a century Deborah Duchess of Devonshire is deeply interested in good food. Chatsworth is renowned for its superb farm shop its brilliant catering & by those lucky enough to have sampled it
- the delectable product of this private kitchen. In this book the Duchess has collected the recipes for dishes that she loves. They range from simple soups & suppers to sumptuous dinner & include brunches & breads & some of the cakes jams & marmalades that sell so successfully under the Duchess of Devonshires own label. Each section
- & many of the recipes
- comes with a personal introduction from the Duchess in which she mixes history observation & wit in the style that has gained her such a devoted following.


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Ferdinand forbids his widowed sister to marry again. When he discovers that she is not only married but had a child he is driven mad with fury. The Duchess of Malfi is a study in strong characters dark deeds & dreadful revenge. This edition

Includes:: close textual analysis notes on different interpretations interviews with actors & directors & a selection of critical scenes.

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The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of the early modern period & remains popular in the theatre as well as in the classroom. The story of the Duchesss secret marriage & the cruel revenge of her brothers has fascinated & appalled audiences for centuries. This new Arden edition offers readers a comprehensive illustrated introduction to the plays historical critical & performance history. The text is modernised & edited to the highest scholarly standards with textual notes & commentary notes on the same page for ease of reference. This is the lead title in the launch of The Arden Early Modern Drama Series a series which offers all the depth & quality of thinking long associated with the Arden. The edition will be valued by students teachers & theatre professionals. ...

Duck & Goose are the very best of pals. That is until Ducks new friend Thistle arrives. Thistle is good at everything (or so she thinks ) from maths to standing on her head to holding her breath. Duck thinks Thistle is wonderful but Goose is not so sure... In this charming tale Duck & Goose learn that sharing your best friend isnt always easy. ...

With gorgeously colourful illustrations & a gloriously glittery cover this book is perfect for sharing over a delicious chocolate egg! Duck is so excited about the Easter egg hunt she's organised that she loses her own precious egg. Oh no Duck!!! Duck is devastated but all her friends (including three little bunnies: Hoppy Poppy & Floppy) join together to help her. Children will delight in spotting the hidden eggs & helping the animals to help poor Duck. ...

Duckling gets a cookie? What do you mean DUCKLING GETS A COOKIE?! Pigeon is NOT happy about this. Not one little itty bit. He has whined wheedled fibbed & hollered his way through many books. He wanted to drive the bus he demanded a puppy he pleaded for a hot dog party... But now in a fantastic new title from Mo Willems along comes Duckling with bright twinkling eyes & impeccable manners. She asks for a cookie & what does she get? A cookie of course! The Pigeon is outraged! Incensed! How could this have happened? HOW is it possible that this duckling gets a cookie?! Well because she asked. Nicely. This is the very latest Pigeon title from the award-winning best-selling Mo Willems
- laugh out loud fun for all the family! Mo Willems' distinctive cartoon artwork drawn with black-crayon lines & set on pastel backgrounds is strikingly expressive & as always very witty!
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Mummy Duck likes to keep her Mucky Ducky out of mud & mischief but Mucky Ducky loves puddles & anything slushy & squelchy! So how will she stop Ducky from diving into the grubbiest sludgiest puddle of all? A fantastically funny tale
- perfect for sharing!
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Jeff Bridges is one of the world's most popular actors & his unforgettable performance as The Dude in Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski" made him a cult hero. His remarkable career as an actor performer & songwriter has brought him an Oscar a Golden Globe & a Critics Choice award. Away from the spotlight Bridges is a dedicated practitioner of Zen Buddhism & for more than a decade has been close friends with Zen leader Bernie Glassman. It is Glassman who has helped guide Bridges' lessons on the path to enlightenment & the two have spent many hours discussing life love the movies creativity happiness & death. With wit charm & profound insight Bridges & Glassman discover the Zen in iconic scenes & lines from " The Big Lebowski". With honesty & humour Bridges explores how his Zen practice & his life experience inform one another as he discusses his loving relationship with his parents his marriage his highly successful career & his warm connection with his fans." ...

The Big Nowhere: In 1950s L. A three men are drawn into the shadow of communist witch hunts & violent killings that force each one to confront his own personal darkness. But none will be prepared for the maelstrom that awaits them. L. A. Confidential: L. A. Christmas 1951. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three LAD cops involved it will expose the guilty secrets on which they built their corrupt & voilent careers. White Jazz: LAPD Lieutenant Dave Klein made the mean streets he works on mean. But now the FBI are out to get the cops who murder bribe & beat to serve their corrupt careers & Klein is hung out as bait. Big fish leap at his throat
- racketeers narcotic kings & scum with skeletons they would kill to keep hidden.
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