Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. I pay very little regard!to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person. Humble & lowly a young Fanny Price goes to live with her wealthy Aunt & Uncle at their grand house Mansfield Park. Growing up with her privileged & spoilt cousins the Bertrams she lives in the shadows of their glamorous lives but manages to find an ally in her cousin Edmund. When Henry & Mary Crawford come to visit the house is thrown into disarray as romance flourishes between the young people leading Fanny to finally confront the extent of her true feelings for Edmund. ...

A meticulously-observed tale of the clash between obligation & desire Jane Austens Mansfield Park" is edited with an introduction & notes by Kathryn Sutherland in " Penguin Classics". Taken from the poverty of her parents home in Portsmouth Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park acutely aware of her humble rank & with her cousin Edmund Bertram as her sole ally. When her uncle Sir Thomas Birtram travels to Antigua siblings Mary & Henry Crawford arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of London life & a reckless taste for flirtation. As her female cousins vie for Henrys attention & even Edmund falls for Marys dazzling charms only Fanny remains doubtful about the Crawfords influence & finds herself more isolated than ever. " Mansfield Park" is considered Jane Austens first mature work & with its quiet heroine & subtle examination of social position & moral integrity one of her most profound. This edition is based on the first edition of 1814. It

Includes:: a chronology additional suggestions for further reading & the original " Penguin Classics" introduction by Tony Tanner. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was extremely modest about her own genius but has become one of English literatures most famous women writers. Austen began writing at a young age embarking on what is possibly her best-known work " Pride & Prejudice" at the age of 22. She was the author of " Sense & Sensibility" " Pride" & " Prejudice" " Emma" " Persuasion" " Mansfield Park" & " Northanger Abbey". If you enjoyed " Mansfield Park" you may like Elizabeth Gaskells " North & South" also available in " Penguin Classics". " The most perfect artist among women the writer whose books are immortal". (Virginia Woolf). " These modern editions are to be strongly recommended for their scrupulous texts informative notes & helpful introductions". (Brian Southam The Jane Austen Society)."

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This is the Penguin English Library Edition" of " Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen. ' We have all been more or less to blame.. .every one of us excepting Fanny'. Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park acutely aware of her humble rank & with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua the Crawford's arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of London life & a reckless taste for flirtation. " Mansfield Park" is considered Jane Austen's first mature work & with its quiet heroine & subtle examination of social position & moral integrity one of her most profound. " The Penguin English Library"
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The story of the military genius Field Marshal Erich von Manstein chronicles the misguided generation of German generals in the Second World War who claimed they fought for Germany not for Hitler & National Socialism. The polished urbane von Manstein was no uncouth Nazi. He persuaded the British writer Liddell Hart to assist in organising his defence during his war crimes trial at Hamburg in 1949. Sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment he was released after three & then advised the West German government in raising its new army in the 1950s. Manstein was the mastermind who created the plan for the 1940 blitzkrieg that overran France in just six weeks. He played a key role in the invasion of Russia & conquered the Crimea but failed to rescue the doomed Sixth Army at Stalingrad his most controversial campaign. Three months after the inevitable failure there he inflicted a massive defeat on the Red Army at Kharkov in a brilliantly designed counter-attack: a battle that has been studied in military academies ever since. Major-General Mungo Melvin speaks good German & knows Germany well. He has been assisted by the Manstein family has delved deeply into the military archives & studied many of Manstein's battlefields close at h&. His book is much more than a biography of an extraordinary soldier: it describes the dilemmas encountered on operations & highlights the enduring tensions between senior military commanders & their political leaders in the prosecution of strategy. In Germany today Manstein has become a symbol of the moral corruption of the Wehrmacht whose commanders' actions enabled Hitler to prosecute a devastating war of conquest & perpetrate the Holocaust. This book reveals the true story of Hitler & his greatest general. ...

This is a renowned spiritual teachers guide to calming the mind with a mantram. The mantram or mantra is a short powerful spiritual formula from the worlds major traditions. Repetition of the mantram is a simple but highly effective spiritual practice that can be used at work & at home fitting naturally within any faith philosophy or lifestyle. Examples of mantrams are Rama Rama used by Gandhi or My God & My All repeated by St. Francis of Assisi or Om Mane Padme Hum. Easwaran taught the use of the mantra for over 40 years as part of his passage meditation program. He explains how the mantra works & gives practical guidelines for using it to focus our thoughts & access deeper resources of strength patience & love. The mantra can help us replenish our energy release creativity & heal old conflicts. These resonant phrases work equally well for parents with young children colleagues at work couples in a relationship in illness or depression & even at the time of death. & Easwaran shows how repetition of the mantra can open the door to a life that is increasingly meaningful & fulfilling. ...

Written with both new & experienced practitioners in mind & packed with practical advice suggestions case studies & useful photocopiable materials this new edition of a much-loved book will help all SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) succeed in what is often a very demanding role. Providing plenty of help with planning & time-management this book contains everything you need to know about your role information on the current government policies such as Every Child Matters (ECM) & the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) & meeting the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) standards for supporting children with additional needs. New to this second edition are: a CD-ROM containing photocopiable materials; Power Point presentations for delivery of in-service training; advice on inter-agency working & inter-professional practice; more guidance on working in partnership with parents; guidance on implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for all children; & case studies including several in the Birth to 3 age range. A must-have for new & busy SENCOs working in reception classes nursery schools playgroups or any other early years setting working with the Birth to 7 age range this book is also useful for those studying for a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Care & Education & for those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). ...

For fans of Scott Westerfelds Leviathan trilogy The Manual of Aeronautics is a fantastic illustrated guide to the inner workings of the Darwinist & Clanker powers. Loaded with detailed descriptions & elaborate four-colour illustrations of Darwinist beasties & Clanker walkers weapons transport & uniforms the manual highlights the international powers that Deryn & Alek encounter throughout their around-the-world adventures. This guide will draw back the curtain & usher fans deeper into Westerfelds fascinating alternative world. ...

Beginning with the fundamentals of carpentry work within a domestic construction setting this book goes on to cover a wide range of first-fixing operations prior to plastering & second-fixing operations after plastering. Each chapter covers the subject in great detail with step-by-step illustrations & text. Now in full colour this edition has been updated throughout to take recent changes to the Building Regulations into account. The book is fully up to date with current industry best practice & technological developments & a new chapter has been incorporated to address Sharpening Traditional Saws. The breadth of coverage & easily accessible 'how-to' approach makes this text an ideal resource for the 2000 apprentices per year taking NVQs & 1500 following Construction Awards within the Wood Occupations (City & Guilds"/ Construction skills). The technical detail & practical focus ensures that this book will be a vital purchase for these students & an essential reference for any experienced carpenter or joiner. This is a new edition updated with current UK Building Regulations & developments in the trade. Its step-by-step approach provides a complete overview of the specifics of first & second fixing carpentry. It features in-depth practical & accessible approach
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Lambing can be a challenging prospect whether its your first or 31st season. This practical manual takes you through the period approaching during & immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations including normal & malpresentations; the sick in-lamb ewe; abortion; pre- & post-lambing prolapses; the health of the newborn lamb; & problems & emergencies in the first few days. ...