As Oscar Wilde said doing nothing is hard work. The Protestant work ethic has most of us in its thrall & the idlers of this world have the odds stacked against them. But here at last is a book that can help. From Tom Hodgkinson editor of the Idler comes HOW TO BE IDLE an antidote to the work-obsessed culture which puts so many obstacles between ourselves & our dreams. Hodgkinson presents us with a laid-back argument for a new contract between routine & chaos an argument for experiencing life to the full & living in the moment. Ranging across a host of issues that may affect the modern idler sleep the world of work pleasure & hedonism relationships bohemian living revolution he draws on the writings of such well-known apologists for idleness as Dr Johnson Oscar Wilde Robert Louis Stevenson & Nietzsche. His message is clear: take control of your life & reclaim your right to be idle. ...

A beloved icon who put the haute in couture & found success as an actress a mother & a humanitarian Audrey Hepburn was an expert in the art of being a woman. The waifish star & muse of Givenchy was quite the sage as well turning out insightful"es on topics of concern to women the world over: careers love lives motherhood relationships & ageing gracefully among others. Writer Melissa Hellstern has spent five years collecting some of the late icons most remarkable words in this beautifully designed & produced book filled with rare photos behind-the-scenes stories & insights from the friends who knew Hepburn well. Enduring the challenges of womanhood -- miscarriages divorce & the balancing act of career & family -- Audrey Hepburn exuded dignity & humility through her successes & failures & women of all ages will find inspiration among these pages. More philosophy than biography How to be Lovely revisits the many interviews Audrey gave over the years allowing us to hear her voice directly. How to be Lovely uncovers the real Audrey in her own words. Audrey Hepburn perfected the art of gracious living & is an enduring relevant & inspiring role model for women today. She found her way into the hearts of millions who grew up wanting to be just like her. A Los Angeles Times bestseller the book is supported by www.howtobelovely.com. * More philosophy than biography Hepburn perfected the art of gracious living *

Includes:: rare photos of the Rat Packs Princess * Hepburn is an enduring -- & commercial -- icon * The real Audrey -- in her own words

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This is the perfect fun gift-book for newlyweds written & illustrated by Martin Baxendale best-selling author of Your New Baby
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Based on the Briefings columns that appear in every issue of The Week here is a book that addresses the key issues of our day & breaks them down into bite-sized questions & answers. Each one takes minutes to read yet provides objective & meticulously researched perspectives on the major matters of our times. How did Darwin change the world? What exactly is Sharia law? Which was the worlds worst industrial accident? Is computer hacking getting more serious? Can Aspirin cure cancer? What was the legacy of the Iran-Iraq war? Ranging across a wide array of subjects
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- about which we are often less informed than we would like this is a fascinating book to dip into. We would all like to be better informed. Here is a book that makes it easy.

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Todays turmoil in the financial markets illustrates how important it is to be in control of your money. HOW TO BE SMART WITH YOUR MONEY addresses the core fundamentals of financial literacy telling readers how banks work & why city traders earn such enormous bonuses. It plots paths out of debt & builds financial confidence so readers feel in charge of their finances. Duncan Bannatyne knows the true value of money: now worth 320 million he was born into extreme post-war poverty. Taking each area of our financial lives in turn
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How to Be the Best Bubblewriter in the World Ever! shows you how to create your own h&-drawn alphabets. The book contains over 40 typefaces inspired by everything from hairy monsters to clouds ribbons to robots. Each double page spread contains both the alphabet & an illustration which brings it to life. The book is printed on thick matt paper which will allow you to interact with the book using pencil or pen. Also included are a host of guided activity pages with which you can decorate a ready-to-post letter card write friendship notes & cards & fill in party invitations. There's even a cartoon strip to draw. This book is designed to stimulate the creative minds of children of all ages. ...

How to become a driving instructor is the definitive resource for anyone wishing to obtain a highly sought after career within the driving industry. The benefits of being a driving instructor are many & varied. You can choose your own working hours & you have the control over how long your working week is. You will need certain qualities in order to become a driving instructor such as patience flexibility honesty punctuality restraint & diplomacy amongst others. This guide will teach you how to become a driving instructor from how to start out the different training options lesson plans & also the different routes available to you in respect of working alone or working through an established driving school. The guide has been created by driving school professionals to bring you the very best in expert information & advice. ...

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Are you working very hard only to reach a ceiling on your wealth? Are you unconsciously sabotaging your chances of having more money? This book is about attracting money easily. Marie-Claire shares the seven basic steps to becoming a Money Magnet. Based on her original How to become a Money Magnet! workshop the book is filled with case studies of real people who have taken the seven steps with fantastic results as well as exercises to help you find the Money Magnet within you. Whether you are looking for an immediate improvement in your finances or a sustained way of becoming wealthy this book will help make attracting money fun easy & Fast! Take responsibility for the amount of money in your life & resolve to become a Money Magnet now. ...

How 2become a Police Special Constable is an essential resource for anyone who is applying to become a Special Constable in the Police Force. The book focuses on every element of the national assessment centre & is guaranteed to put the reader ahead of the competition. Contains:
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