I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation" is a celebration of the virtuoso of well-turned phrases & the master of the studied insult
- Oscar Wilde. Indeed perfect were Wildes verbal thrusts that his victims were often flattered to have been the cause of them. His needle-sharp rejoinders were repeated with delight
- not least by Wilde himself who took an artists pride in his work. Yet for all that his jibes were rarely cruel for behind them lay great warmth of character generosity of spirit & a profound understanding of human life & its vanities. This book shows us why more than a hundred years after his death people of every age & from all walks of life are still drawn to Wildes dazzling repartee & the wicked brilliance of his social observations while his plays & stories continue to entertain & enthrall succeeding generations."

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In Karen Rose's brilliant thriller I CAN SEE YOU a killer is targeting the participants of an online role-playing game called Shadowl&. Wherever you run whatever you do... Each of the victims is befriended by the killer online. He then stalks them in real life murdering them in the way that they worst fear. Eve Wilson who we previously met in NOTHING TO FEAR is researching the game as part of her thesis on how self-esteem is affected by violence. Now she must work with Detective Noah Webster to find the murderer before the killings escalate out of all control & Eve herself becomes a target. ...

No fuss no frills wholesome easy-to-prepare food for beginners busy people or anyone who wants to prepare good meals quickly. Forget Jamie Nigella & Heston & those glossy pictures of edible sculptures that have been whipped separated diced minced sauteed & simmered for six hours while you patiently stirred every two minutes. The I Can't Cook Book has no fuss no frills just good wholesome easy to prepare food that is a blessing to the kitchen klutz. This is a 'must have' book for those new to the kitchen: just moved out of home newly married newly divorced whatever the circumstances the I Can't Cook Book will painlessly turn you into an 'I Can Cook' with its easy to follow but delicious-to-eat recipes. The I Can't Cook Book will save you money be good for your health tantalise your tastebuds & best of all you will learn that you can cook. ...

An enchanting novel for older children by the author of 101 Dalmations." Seventeen-year-old Cassandra & her family live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Over six turbulent months Cassandra tries to hone her writing skills filling three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries which chronicle the great changes that take place within the castles walls & her own first descent into love. A BBC production is planned to be directed by Tim Fyell of " Madame Bovary" fame with Mike Newell as executive producer." ...

I write this sitting in the kitchen sink. That is my feet are in it; the rest of me is on the draining-board which I have padded with our dog's blanket & the tea-cosy". This is the diary of Cassandra Mortmain which tells of her extraordinary family & their crumbling castle home. Cassandra's father was once a famous writer but now he mainly reads detective novels while his family slide into genteel poverty. Her sister Rose is bored & beautiful & desperate to marry riches. Their step-mother Topaz has habit of striding through the countryside wearing only her wellington boots. But all their lives will be soon be transformed by the arrival of new neighbours from America & Cassandra finds herself falling in love..." ...

For centuries THE I CHING OR BOOK OF CHANGES has been consulted for wise advice. Its enduring popularity lies in the lessons it teaches about how to attain life's greatest rewards
- prosperity understanding & peace of mind. On the surface it is merely a book that has survived for thousands of years in many different forms. Underneath however THE I CHING is a living breathing oracle a patient & all-seeing teacher who can be relied upon for flawless advice at every turning point in our lives. Briant Browne Walker's highly accessible translation of THE I CHING OR BOOK OF CHANGES means that you can make the wisdom of the ancient Chinese sages your own. Whether you need specific advice or general guidance THE I CHING will help to promote success & good fortune & impart balance & perspective to your life.
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Join a young boy & girl on thrilling adventures as they imagine themselves as space-travelling astronauts ferocious dragons jungledwelling monkeys & more. The fine line between childrens make-believe & the fantastic worlds they create is cleverly portrayed through Barrouxs bright landscapes. Adventurous scenarios played out by an inventive & spirited boy & girl provide children with inspiration for dressing up & make-believe play. Sensitively conveyed message about the importance of being yourself. A Summer Reading Challenge selection 2011 Illustrated by bestselling French artist Barroux who has also created our Barefoot Young Artist titles Dotty Spotty Doodles & Zig Zag Zebra.

Includes:: a mask-making activity at the end.

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Sir -I understand that the death of (sic) Lee" Alexander Mc Queen could be seen as a major event in the shallow world of fashion. However to allow your Hilary Alexander free rein to express such an amount of emotion over a chap who simply designed a few frocks is as modern speech has it simply "OTT". Sir
- I have said this before & I say it again; the BBC has got to stop its PC assault on the game of mens rugby by using so many rugby-ignorant female commentators. We talk beef not salad dressing. What else will the Telegraphs indefatigable outraged & above all very funny letter-writers fail to get the Letters Page to take seriously in 2010
- with the result that we have to collect their memorable missives in another book? Already there are enough fulminations on Chris Evans replacing Terry Wogan to fill an entire chapter. Gordon Browns temper? Bankers bonuses? E-books? The state of Ashley & Cheryl Coles marriage? One thing is for sure: the result will be the only review of the year you really need a book to make Victor Meldrew look as pure as driven snow & a handsome little volume to sell once again in its tens of thousands."

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Cat lovers can rejoice in the quirkiness of their feline friends with these insightful & curious poems from the singular mind of house cats. In this fully illustrated book of tongue-in-cheek poetry the author of the internationally syndicated comic strip Sally Forth helps cats unlock their creative potential & explain their odd behavior to ignorant humans With titles like ' Who Is That on Your Lap? This is My Chair Kneel Before Me Nudge & Some of My Best Friends Are Dogs the poems collected in I Could Pee on This perfectly capture the inner workings of the cat psyche. With photos of the cat authors throughout I Could Pee on This shows cats at their wackiest & most lovable. ...

Broken into thirty-one parts this book will help readers reach the truth of God's word & how speaking God's promises can bring about His blessings. Each part will open with a faith-building declaration followed by a story to demonstrate the power of God & Scripture references to give testimony to His ability.' May the Lord bless you & protect you. May the Lord smile on you & be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favour & give you His peace.' (Numbers 6:24-26) ...