How does life prosper in a complex & erratic world? While we know that nature follows patterns
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The majority of applications for probate that follow someone's death can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available & a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all the information you need to administer the deceased's estate from dealing with the urgent practical matters to preparing & submitting the relevant forms paying inheritance tax & distributing the estate. You'll find specimen forms & letters & a list of useful addresses that will enable you to deal with it all yourself. ...

If the thought of bacteria conjures up images of germs that should be avoided at all costs
- & certainly not ingested
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A collectionof short stories featuring some of Agatha Christies best-loved detectives -- Hercule Poirot Parker Pyne Mr Satterthwaite & Harley Quin! All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly every great sleuth has his or her own preferred method of deduction. Take the charming Parker Pyne who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery. Then of course theres Poirot whose measured analysis of motive & opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life & death. ...

A collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christies best-loved detectives -- Hercule Poirot Parker Pyne Mr Satterthwaite & Harley Quin! All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly every great sleuth has his own preferred method of deduction. Take the charming Parker Pyne who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery. Then of course theres Poirot whose measured analysis of motive & opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life & death. ...

The need to control violent & non-violent harm has been central to human existence since societies first emerged. This book analyses the problem of harm in world politics which stems from the fact that societies require the power to harm in order to defend themselves from internal & external threats but must also control the capacity to harm so that people cannot kill injure humiliate or exploit others as they please. Andrew Linklater analyses writings in moral & legal philosophy that define & classify forms of harm & discusses the ways in which different theories of international relations suggest the power to harm can be controlled so that societies can co-exist with the minimum of violent & non-violent harm. Linklater argues for new connections between the English School study of international society & Norbert Elias analysis of civilizing processes in order to advance the study of harm in world politics. ...

Beautifully repackaged as part of the C.S. Lewis Signature Classic Range Lewis addresses the question which tortures every generation
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Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it? Philosophy is the attempt to answer such ultimate questions not carelessly & dogmatically as we might deal with them in ordinary life but critically after analysing how & why the questions arise & clarifying the assumptions & concepts on which they are based. This classic work first published in 1912 has never been supplanted as an approachable introduction to the theory of philosophical enquiry. It gives Russells views on such subjects as the distinction between appearance & reality the existence & nature of matter idealism knowledge by acquaintance & by description induction & the limits & value of philosophical knowledge. This edition

Includes:: an introduction by John Skorupski contextualizing Russells work & a guide to further reading.

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The first volume in a noirish gritty urban fantasy for adults from the bestselling Children's author. Quick-witted & cocksure young upstart Capac Raimi arrives in the City determined to make his mark. As he learns the tricks of his new trade from his Uncle Theo -- extortion racketeering threatening behaviour -- he's soon well on his way to becoming a promising new gangster. Then he crosses paths with The Cardinal & his life changes forever. The Cardinal is the City & the City is The Cardinal. They are joined at the soul. Nothing moves on the streets or below them without the Cardinal's knowledge. His rule is absolute. As Capac begins to discover more about the extent of the Cardinal's influence on his own life he is faced with hard choices. & as his ambition soars ever higher he will learn all there is to know about loss & the true cost of ultimate power! ...

Formed in the 1960s ' Prog Rock' British group Procol Harum are best known for their multi million selling single A Whiter Shade of Pale which is the most played record by a British artist of the last 70 years. Features exclusive interviews with band members Gary Brooker Keith Reid Matthew Fisher Robin Trower Dave Ball Mick Grabham Geoff Whitehorn Chris Copping & Dave Bronze. Also

Includes:: interviews with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page film director Alan Parker as well as former managers DJs & many others. Tells the story of their formation in Essex in the 1960s their split on their tenth anniversary in 1977 & their reforming in 1991. Gives details of one of the costliest court cases in British music history whereby a judge awarded a 40% share in the copyright of A Whiter Shade of Pale to a former organist of the b&. Lead singer Gary Brooker & lyricist Keith Reid always claimed credit for the hit which became part of the soundtrack of 1967. But in his ruling the judge decided that organist Matthew Fisher was entitled to both credit & royalties. Brings the story right up to date with detail of their album releases & tours over the last decade.

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