The fourth novel from India Knight is a hilarious heartfelt exploration of womens relationship with their looks. Whats a woman to do when she wakes up one morning & finds an enormous freak-wrinkle bisecting her forehead? When she walks past the buildings site & nothing happens? When she catches the eye of a nice young man & is rewarded with a kind patient for-granny smile? Clara Hutt 46 feels herself to be in her absolute prime. She is chipper. Her sap is rising mightily as it happens. But then her friend Gaby comes back from California & moves in with her. Gaby is no stranger to Los Angeles more invasive cosmetic procedures. She may be pushing 50 but she looks 35. & Clara wonders: should she follow suit? A little Botox a little filler a little nip a little tuck...but where to stop? & is nostril-waxing ever a good idea? Praise for India Knight: Knight is brilliant on comic details & spot-on about relationships". (" The Times"). " Tender tough schmaltzy witty & heart-warming all at once. Knight has a great comic touch". (" Metro"). "A superb ear for dialogue...wonderfully comic". (" Evening Standard"). India Knight is the author of three previous novels: " My Life on a Plate" " Dont You Want Me" & " Comfort & Joy". Her non-fiction books include " The Shops" the bestselling diet book " Neris & Indias Idiot-Proof Diet" the accompanying bestselling cookbook " Neris & Indias Idiot-Proof Diet Cookbook" & " The Thrift Book". India is a columnist for the " Sunday Times" & lives in London with her three children." ...

Have you ever watched the likes of Watchdog & marveled at the secret recording portions. Now how on earth do they manage that you wonder as you attempt to tuck your transit van sized video camera under your shirt. Now of course in these days of producer-consumers (thats you by the way) one can take complete control & become a veritable cameraman anywhere anytime. Introducing the Veho Muvi Atom
- a rather cute name for a rather cute product. But dont be fooled by its innocent size. Measuring just 4cm tall the Muvi Atom is the smallest digital video camcorder in the world. With 2 Mega Pixel recording image quality is not compromised. This little beauty mounts (for that is the phrase) to almost anywhere with the help of a full array of mounting clamping & fastening accessories. For example we would strongly advise against holding a camera whilst you are jumping out of a plane. Or skiing down a mountain. Or climbing the Grand Canyon. But naturally if you are doing those things you will somehow want to capture the moment. Clip the Atom onto a backpack hat pocket & collar for all manner of activities. It has a 640x 480 VGA sensor to record your incredible footage with incredible quality. & if that is not enough it also has an in-built micro SD card slot so you can boost the memory. Other features include a photo snapshot facility & voice activated start/stop
- leaving your hands to roam free (which can come in handy in all kinds of videos wink wink).. So start practising your best director voice. CUT! & again from the top people.

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One of the most important chess books ever written reissued in celebration of a chess genius Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games describing his thoughts the intricacies behind his & his opponents strategies the tactical justification of moves & the psychological battle in each one. Youll find beautifully simple positional play next to out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking for example " The Game of the Century" played by a 15-year-old Fischer against Byrne. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level but his lucid commentary makes every move & idea both accessible & understandable. Every player will learn huge amounts from this book. It is essential for each chess enthusiast competitor & professional. The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischers words in the last edition have been omitted in this book so only the author"s own words are expressed giving aa true insight into one of the most gifted troubled & controversial minds of the 20th century." ...

This beautifully illustrated board book combines fun rhymes with letter sounds & actions. Through repetition & rhyme toddlers will be developing vocabulary & learning the a-z sounds. The fun actions linked to Letterland characters encourage a multi-sensory approach to learning. ...

Perfect for little hands this beautifully illustrated board book takes you on an alphabetical safari! With lots of animals to spot on every page your little one will be developing vocabulary & learning the a-z letter shapes & sounds at the same time. ...

With guidance on the many ways that you can develop a stronger connection to the world around you & communicate with your angels this inspirational companion will help you realise the strong presence that angels can have in your life & allow you to work with them in 2013 for a brighter future. The first half of the year focuses on connection to the Earth the core the mantle the surface the atmosphere the moon & the planets. The second half concentrates on your own body inner & outer & your living environment. With a monthly angel story & a monthly suggestion of a special place to visit information on Pagan Rituals & moon phases a special colour for each month & an angel-inspired word of the week you will have all the tools to work in harmony with the energies present at different times of the year. The diary has plenty of room for all your appointments & notes offers guidance on important dates suited to different types of activities & a special meditation called The Crystal Garden which will help you meet your angel & receive their assistance in your life. As you learn to walk with angels beside you each day prepare for peace & love to flow into your life & to watch your wishes come true. ...

With guidance on the many ways that you can develop a stronger connection to the world around you & communicate with your angels this inspirational companion will help you realise the strong presence that angels can have in your life & allow you to work with them in 2014 for a brighter future. Each of the 12 months concentrates on a different planetary body in our solar system giving the reader a focus based on the characteristics of each planet. There are also angel-inspired words messages & symbols & amazing true angel stories. The diary has plenty of room for all your appointments & notes offers guidance on important dates suited to different types of activities & a special meditation based on the vision of a rose which will help you meet your angel & receive their assistance in your life. As you learn to walk with angels beside you each day prepare for peace & love to flow into your life & to watch your wishes come true. ...

This is the unabridged audio book edition of My Animals & Other Family" Clare Balding's wildly funny & deeply moving childhood memoir read by the author herself. 'I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog & I suspect I had aged in dog years. By the time I was ten I had discovered the pain of unbearable loss. I had felt joy & jealousy. Most important of all I knew how to love & how to let myself be loved. All these things I learnt through animals. Horses & dogs were my family & my friends. This is their story as much as it is mine' Clare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. As her father is a champion trainer she shared her life with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses mares foals & ponies as well as an ever-present pack of boxers & lurchers. As a toddler she would happily ride the legendary Mill Reef & take breakfast with the Queen. She & her younger brother came very low down the pecking order. Left to their own devices they had to learn life's toughest lessons through the animals & through their adventures in the stables & the idyllic Hampshire Downs. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie & the frisky Hattie each horse & each dog had their own character & their own special part to play. The running family joke was that "women ain't people". Clare had to prove them wrong to make her voice heard
- but first she had to make sure she had something to say. " My Animals & Other Family" is a funny brave tender story of self-discovery."
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I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog & suspect I had aged in dog years. By the time I was ten I had discovered the pain of unbearable loss. I had felt joy & jealousy. Most important of all I knew how to love & how to let myself be loved. All these things I learnt through animals. Horses & dogs were my family & my friends. This is their story as much as it is mine. Clare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. Her father a champion trainer she shared her life with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses mares foals & ponies as well as an ever-present pack of boxers & lurchers. As a toddler she would happily ride the legendary Mill Reef & take breakfast with the Queen. She & her younger brother came very low down the pecking order. Left to their own devices they had to learn lifes toughest lessons through the animals & through their adventures in the stables & the idyllic Hampshire Downs. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie & the frisky Hattie each horse & each dog had their own character & their own special part to play. The running family joke was that women aint people". Clare has to prove them wrong to make her voice heard
- but first she had to make sure she had something to say. " My Animals & Other Family" is a funny brave tender story of self-discovery."
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My Animals & Other Family" by Clare Balding is a funny brave tender story of self-discovery. 'I had spent most of my childhood thinking I was a dog & suspect I had aged in dog years.' Clare Balding grew up in a rather unusual household. Her father a champion trainer she shared her life with more than 100 thoroughbred racehorses mares foals & ponies as well as an ever-present pack of boxers & lurchers. As a toddler she would happily ride the legendary Mill Reef & take breakfast with the Queen. She & her younger brother came very low down the pecking order. Left to their own devices they had to learn life's toughest lessons through the animals & through their adventures in the stables & the idyllic Hampshire Downs. From the protective Candy to the pot-bellied Valkyrie & the frisky Hattie each horse & each dog had their own character & their own special part to play. The running family joke was that "women ain't people". Clare had to prove them wrong to make her voice heard
- but first she had to make sure she had something to say. " Moving funny & larger than life". (Michael Morpurgo). " Magical enchanting riotously eccentric". (" Daily Mail"). " Funny & unexpectedly wise. Balding has lots of good stories to tell. It is impossible not to admire her honesty". (" Mail on Sunday"). " The reading equivalent of snuggling by the fire with a labrador". (" The Guardian"). Clare Balding is an award-winning broadcaster & writer. She has been a lead presenter for the Olympics Paralympics Winter Olympics & Commonwealth Games. For more than twelve years she has hiked across the countryside for the BBC Radio 4 series Ramblings. Clare has presented " Countryfile" " Britain's Hidden Heritage" " Britain By Bike" " Crufts" & " Famous & Fearless" & has appeared on "QI" " Have I Got News for You" & " Sport Relief". She has been voted RTS Sports Presenter of the Year & Racing Broadcaster of the Year. She lives in West London with her partner Alice their wayward Tibetan Terrier Archie & a cat who couldn't give a damn called Itty. " My Animals & Other Family" is Clare's first book."
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