Space is devoid of the stuff humans need to live: air gravity hot showers fresh veg privacy beer. How much can a person give up? What happens when you cant walk? Is sex any fun? Whats it like being with a few people for months at a time? From the space shuttle training toilet to a 17 000 mile-per-hour crash test of NASAs space capsule Mary Roach takes us on a surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space. ...

For eighteen years the Hartes & the Golds have lived next door to each other sharing everything from Chinese food to chicken pox to carpool duty. Parents & children alike are best friends
- so it's no surprise that in high school Chris & Emily's friendship blossoms into something more. They've been soul mates since they were born. When the midnight calls come in from the hospital no one is prepared for the appalling truth: Emily is dead at seventeen from a gunshot wound to the head as part of an apparent suicide pact. The gun holds a single unspent bullet that Chris tells police he intended for himself but a local detective has doubts. & the Hartes & Golds in a single terrifying moment must face every parent's worst fear: do we ever really know our children at all?
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Nothing has prepared her for the nightmare that is about to begin. Eve the 34 year old daughter of recently deceased conman Alexander Weston knows a good deal when she sees it
- & this one doesn't even come close. However with vulnerable brother Terry being beaten in jail she can't afford to be fussy. She needs to organise protection for him & fast. The intimidating & powerful con Cavelli seems the perfect solution but how high a price is he going to exact? She may as well be forming a pact with the Devil. A break-in followed by a vicious assault soon makes Eve question the wisdom of her choice. Cavelli is leading her straight into Hell. Suddenly her own life is in jeopardy; there's a psychopath lurking in the shadows & he's prepared to kill to get what he wants. With two men dead already Eve is forced to turn to the past to find the answers she so desperately needs. There's only one problem. Time is running out.
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The classic story of a much-loved bear -- Paddington! Join Paddington & the Browns as they start their adventures at Paddington Station & relive their treasured story in this stylish picture book. Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station -- Paddington station in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade a suitcase & a label reading Please look after this bear. Without further ado Mr & Mrs Brown promptly welcomed the adventurous bear into their family & in honour of their meeting place they named him Paddington. The Browns soon discover that Paddington is a most unusual bear. Ordinary things -- like having a bath -- become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around. Now this treasured story is available as a charming picture book that even the youngest children will enjoy. ...

A funny festive picture book about Paddington the beloved classic bear from darkest Peru. When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington? Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyones Christmas so special. ...

The irresistible classic bear from Darkest Peru who was found on Paddington station causes havoc while out sight-seeing! When Paddington visits the Tower of London he makes sure he has enough marmalade sandwiches to sustain him
- a whole suitcase in fact! Unfortunately it is not only bears who like sandwiches as Paddington is soon to discover...
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When Paddington hears that he his going to visit the zoo he is very excited & makes 6 marmalade sandwiches to take with him in honour of the occasion. But at the zoo things dont go to plan. There are some very fierce not to mention hungry animals there. It is not Paddington they are after though it is his elevenses! ...

The irresistible Paddington Bear who was found on Paddington station returns in this reissued novel with a brand new cover design. Paddington has a knack for smelling out things & his sharp nose supported by marmalade sandwiches leads him into many adventures. Whether its lending a paw to a famous Russian ballet dancer or serving baked elastic instead of Baked Alaska this unforgettable bear is as trouble-prone & funny as ever! Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for fifty years. ...

&8220;A bear? On Paddington station?” Mrs Brown looked at her husband in amazement. &8220; Don&8217;t be silly Henry. There can&8217;t be!” Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for fifty years. This carefully selected beautifully illustrated boxed set is the perfect way to introduce yet another generation to the classic adventures of the bear from Darkest Peru. Box contains:1. A Bear Called Paddington &8211; Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same.2. More About Paddington &8211; It&8217;s a good thing that bears like Paddington are rare. Whether it is his attempts at home decorating detective work or photography the bear from Darkest Peru causes his own special brand of chaos.3. Paddington Takes The Air &8211; There is plenty of cause for concern when Paddington takes an interest in detective work. Not to mention sewing & ballroom dancing! ...

A hilarious picture book featuring Paddington the classic bear from Darkest Peru as he takes part in a local family sports event with rather sticky results! Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether hes putting the shot helping Jonathan & Judy get ready for the three-legged race or taking part in a relay nothing goes quite as planned. Will a gold medal ever be within Paddingtons reach? ...