This is the bestselling fashion classic now available in cloth-bound special edition. Illustrated with delightful photographs & drawings this beautiful book is the perfect gift for both the style-conscious & the desperately in need! Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding & how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace. ...

Little Dorrit is a classic tale of imprisonment both literal & metaphorical while Dickens working title for the novel Nobodys Fault highlights its concern with personal responsibility in private & public life. Dickens childhood experiences inform the vivid scenes in Marshalsea debtors prison while his adult perceptions of governmental failures shape his satirical picture of the Circumlocution Office. The novels range of characters
- the honest the crooked the selfish & the self-denying
- offers a portrait of society about whose values Dickens had profound doubts.

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A novel of serendipity of fortunes won & lost & of the spectre of imprisonment that hangs over all aspects of Victorian society Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit" is edited with an introduction by Stephen Wall in " Penguin Classics". When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad he takes a kindly interest in Amy Dorrit his mother's seamstress & in the affairs of Amy's father William Dorrit a man of shabby grandeur long imprisoned for debt in Marshalsea prison. As Arthur soon discovers the dark shadow of the prison stretches far beyond its walls to affect the lives of many from the kindly Mr Panks the reluctant rent-collector of Bleeding Heart Yard & the tipsily garrulous Flora Finching to Merdle an unscrupulous financier & the bureaucratic Barnacles in the Circumlocution Office. A masterly evocation of the state & psychology of imprisonment " Little Dorrit" is one of the supreme works of Dickens's maturity. Stephen Wall's introduction examines Dickens' transformation of childhood memories of his father's incarceration in the Marshalsea debtors' prison. This revised edition

Includes:: expanded notes appendices & suggestion for further reading by Helen Small a chronology of Dickens' life & works & original illustrations. Charles Dickens is one of the best-loved novelists in the English language whose 200th anniversary was celebrated in 2012. His most famous books including " Oliver Twist" " Great Expectations" "A Tale of Two Cities" " David Copperfield" & " The Pickwick Papers" have been adapted for stage & screen & read by millions. If you enjoyed " Little Dorrit" you might like Dickens's " Barnaby Rudge" also available in " Penguin Classics"."

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Poor Little Dorrit. Her future looks as bleak as her past & her present. Born & brought up in a debtors prison she relies on her sewing skills to help support her father. Little does she know that her sewing will soon present an opportunity for change. When change arrives in the form of Arthur Clennam it is accompanied by secrets & dangers. Who is he? What are his motives for wanting to help Little Dorrit? Follow Little Dorrits tale as it winds its way through London & Italy. Enjoy the rich variety of characters she encounters & share with her the twists & turns of the road she travels. ...

In this enthralling & thought-provoking novel of Middle Eastern intrigue Charlie a brilliant & beautiful young actress is lured into the theatre of the real by an Israeli intelligence officer. Forced to play her ultimate role she is plunged into a deceptive & delicate trap set to ensnare an elusive Palestinian terrorist. THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL is a thrilling deeply moving & courageous novel of our times. ...

In Little Felted Animals" author Marie-Noelle Horvath shows how to make adorable little miniature animals using just a few simple tools & some wool roving. Featured animals include birds bears cats dogs mice a fox a sheep a seal & a bunny & make great gifts or decorations. Beautifully photographed in their natural habitats these 16 gorgeous creations will melt the heart of every crafter. Marie-Noelle Horvath is a fashion & home accessories designer who has worked for such companies as Agnes B DMC & Phildar as well as for Marie-Claire Idees & other crafts & home decorating magazines. She lives in Lyon France. Richard Boutin is a commercial photographer based in Paris France." ...

From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo comes Little Foxes". Bullied at school nagged in Aunty May's tenth-floor council flat there's only one place Billy really feels alive
- in the wilderness by the canal. There he watches a cygnet on the water & protects a family of fox cubs. Then his secret place is discovered & the fox family decimated. Unwanted & unloved Billy & the last fox run for their lives."
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Bounce & hop around your garden with Little Frog as he explores exciting new textures in this interactive adventure. This delightful book with touch & explore elements is guaranteed to engage little ones. Touch & Explore: Little Frog was shortlisted for the 2012 Sheffield Childrens Book Award in the Baby Book Award section. ...

There was once a tiny doll who belonged to a girl who did not care for dolls. One day when the little girl was shopping in the supermarket with her mother she threw the tiny doll into a deep freeze. So the tiny doll had to stay there cold & lonely & frightened by people shuffling all the food round her. But someone came along who felt sorry for her & thought of ways to make her happier so the tiny doll began to smile again. ...

Karen Carpenter was the instantly recognisable lead singer of the Carpenters. The top-selling American musical act of the 1970s they delivered the love songs that defined a generation. Karen's velvety voice on a string of 16 consecutive Top 20 hits from 1970 to 1976
- including Close to You" " We've Only Just Begun" " Rainy Days & Mondays" " Superstar" & " Hurting Each Other"
- propelled the duo to worldwide stardom & record sales of over 100 million. Karen's musical career was short
- only 13 years. During that time the Carpenters released 10 studio albums toured more than 200 days a year taped five television specials & won three Grammys & an American Music Award. But that's only part of Karen's story. As the world received news of her death at 32 years of age in 1983 she became the proverbial poster child for anorexia nervosa. Little Girl Blue is an intimate profile of Karen Carpenter a girl from a modest Connecticut upbringing who became a Superstar. Based on exclusive interviews with nearly 100 friends & associates including record producers studio musicians songwriters television directors photographers radio personalities classmates childhood friends neighbours personal assistants romantic interests hairdressers & housekeepers."


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