In this lavishly illustrated book No. 1 in a series here for the first time is the full record of the luxury British 12 Wheel ...

This is the fourth book in the very popular & highly acclaimed Pullman Profile series which as with all the other titles is a meticulously researched & beautifully presented work covering the famed Brighton Belle trains as well as the slightly less well known 'PUL' sets. There is much new information in this book & it covers the rationale behind the design build & their operation in service. Antony Ford has gone to great lengths to secure previously unseen material as well as recounting the stories from many of the regular travellers who used the service. Although this is the fourth book in the series it will stand well on its own. ...

This is Charles Bukowski's brilliant fantastical pastiche of a detective story. Packed with wit invention & Bukowski's trademark lowlife adventures it is the final novel of one of the most enjoyable & influential cult writers of the last century. Nicky Belane private detective & career alcoholic is a troubled man. He is plagued not just by broads booze lack of cash & a raging ego but also by the surreal jobs he's been hired to do. Not only has been hired to track down French classical author Celine
- who's meant to be dead
- but he's also supposed to find the elusive Red Sparrow
- which may or may not be real.


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John Jeremiah Sullivan takes us on a funhouse hall-of-mirrors ride through the other side of America
- to the Ozarks for a Christian
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The stories in Julian Barnes long-awaited third collection are attuned to rhythms & currents: of the body of love & sex illness & death connections & conversations. A divorcee falls in love with a mysterious European waitress; a widower relives a favourite holiday; two writers rehearse familiar arguments; a couple bond fall out & bond again over flowers & vegetable patches. & at a series of evenings at Phil & Joannas the topics of conversation range from the environment to the Britishness of marmalade from toilet graffiti to smoking as we witness the guests lives in flux. Ranging from the domestic to the extraordinary from the vineyards of Italy to the English seaside in winter the stories in Pulse resonate & spark. ...

A story focusing on friendship & sharing. Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup. Everybody seems happy until the day Duck wants to do the stirring. ...

Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup. Until the day Duck wants to do the stirring.. . This is a funny rhythmical story about friendship & sharing & the first in a trio of bestselling picture books starring Cat Squirrel & Duck. ...

Cat Duck & Squirrel live in an old white cabin with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Every day Cat slices up some pumpkin Squirrel stirs in some water & Duck tips in some salt to make the perfect pumpkin soup... Until the day Duck wants to do the stirring... This is a funny rhythmical story about friendship & sharing with fabulous animal characters illustrated in glowing autumnal colours with a brilliant CD featuring music & sound effects! ...

Whether its a cool Cosmopolitan Punch a sophisticated Sangria Blanco or a tangy Mojito there is nothing like a beautifully prepared drink to add flavour & festivity to any social occasion
- or to provide a reason to celebrate! A party punch served in an elegant bowl brimming with a deliciously refreshing drink & garnished with fresh fruit & herbs is the perfect centrepiece to any gathering
- from a summer lunch to a wedding shower. Perfect pitchers are quick & easy to prepare & are ideal for a bustling crowd. Summer cocktails such as a Hurricane or a Berry Caprioska are bursting with juicy fresh fruits & fizz while warming holiday punches such as a Mulled Wine or a Hot Toddy are perfect for wintery days. & with a large selection of non-alcoholic refreshers & tasty light bites to serve alongside award-winning mixologist Ben Reed has created the perfect guide to hosting a truly unforgettable occasion.

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The Punic Wars (264-146BC) sprang from a mighty power struggle between two ancient civilisations
- the trading empire of Carthage
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