About 2 million people speak Latvian world-wide most of whom reside in the Republic of Latvia. Due to viable economic & political factors Latvia has seen a steady increase in tourism since gaining its independence in 1991. The two-way dictionary furnishes travellers businesspersons students & diplomats with essential vocabulary while a concise phrasebook covers topics such as eating out sightseeing & elementary conversation. Users will also find a pronunciation guide a fundamental grammar & an introduction to the Latvian language. ...

Jokes classic jokes new jokes modern old & blue...they're all here in Allan Morrison's book. From one-liners to shaggy dog stories from Q& As to riddles this book has the lot. Hot topics include: Glasgow versus Edinburgh; Scotsmen; Scotswomen; The Scottish Parliament; kilts & bagpipes & stuff; the workplace; at home with the Scots; Scottish education; the Scots at worship; the fitba'; the English; prudence & money & the wee naughty ones. ...

The fourth book in the classic Martin Beck detective series from the 1960s
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A practical self help guide to using laughter & humour as a thinking skill & life skill to make you feel better & enable you to communicate more effectively. Laughology written in an easy to understand fun informative way takes a psychological look at how humour can influence your behaviour help you feel better & live a happier life. Simple techniques & excercises will improve the reader's ability to gain a more positive perspective in difficult situations change his or her mood & increase happiness through adopting the techniques from the Laughology model. ...

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. ...

In the doorway of an elegant New York apartment blood seeps over silk negligee over polished wood floors & plush carpet: a beautiful young woman lies dead her face disfigured by a single gun shot. But who was Laura? What power did she hold over the very different men in her life? How does her portrait bewitch even Mark Mc Pherson the hard-bitten detective assigned to find her murderer? One stormy night Marks investigation takes an unexpected turn... ...

Add a touch of elegance to your home or office with this Laura Ashley Marciana document box. A label holder is fitted to the front for your own reference. Measures approximately: 23.5 x 32 x 7.5cm. It will make a perfect addition to your personal filing. Laura Ashley became a phenomenon in the 1950s when she began designing & printing her textiles from her home. The iconic british brand is featured on a range of stylish coordinated stationery with the black & white floral Marciana design. ...

This beautiful Laura Ahsley A4 wirebound notebook has the striking black floral motif Marciana on both the front & back cover. Each lined page has a pale grey version of the front cover design on the page & ‘ Laura Ashely Home’ on the bottom

Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best loved fashion & home furnishings brands hailing from the 1950’s. Laura inspired by Women's Institute exhibition established a small printing enterprise with her husband Bernard in their tiny London flat.

After several trips to the library to learn all about fabric printing Laura & Bernard made a £10 investment in some wood dyes & linen. & so their business began.

Following the success of the film Roman Holiday" the head scarf captivated the nation's women: Laura capitalsied on this opportunity & before long the Ashley's were producing large quantities of small scarves & supplying to department stores such as John Lewis.

As well as the head scarves tea towels & placemats were produced featuring designs inspired by Victorian advertisements & humorous playbills."







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This timeless Marciana notebook from Laura Ashley makes a fabulous statement in your home. This elegant A5 notebook features a hardback cover lined & patterned pages & wire binding. The perfect stylish addition to your stationery. Laura Ashley became a phenomenon in the 1950s when she began designing & printing her textiles from her home. The iconic british brand is featured on a range of stylish coordinated stationery with the black & white floral Marciana design. ...

This timeless Marciana notebook from Laura Ashley makes a fabulous statement in your home. This elegant hardback & casebound A6 notebook has a floral design ribbon page marker. & contains lined printed pages. The perfect stylish addition to your stationery. Laura Ashley became a phenomenon in the 1950's when she began designing & printing her textiles from her home. The iconic british brand is featured on a range of stylish coordinated stationery with the black & white floral Marciana design. ...