Is Italy a united country or a loose affiliation of warring states? Is Italian football a sport or an ill-disguised protraction of ancient enmities? Tim Parks goes on the road to follow the fortunes of Hellas Verona football club to pay a different kind of visit to some of the world's most beautiful cities. This is a highly personal account of one man's relationship with a country its people & its national sport. A book that combines the pleasures of travel writing with a profound analysis of one country's mad mad way of keeping itself entertained. ...

Eating whats fresh & in season is one of lifes simple pleasures. In her beautiful new book number-one-selling author Donna Hay provides easy recipes with fresh flavours & new ideas to help you enjoy the best of every season. From the delicious Pan-fried Salmon & Fennel Salad of spring to a summery Flat-roasted Chicken with Almond & Mint & comforting winter roasts & desserts Seasons is both a visual delight & feast for the senses. Following from the success of last years fast fresh simple the new book promises to be another bestseller for Mothers Day & beyond. ...

Dominic Sandbrook's magnificent account of the late 1970s in Britain
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This is a glimpse at the depth of Jim Rohns character: a beautiful book destined to become a masterpiece in literary creativity. Jim Rohn a man of our generation has been given a gift. His inspiring seminars & appearances before groups across America & around the world have changed the lives of tens of thousands of people. He has the unique capacity for finding the miraculous hidden among the common & for expressing it with word pictures that profoundly affect all who hear. Anthony Robbins (of Awaken the Giant Within fame) credits Jim Rohn as his first personal development teacher & Tom Tophin calls him a modern-day Will Rogers. The Seasons of Life will inspire & motivate you through the spring summer autumn & winter of your own life. ...

Hannah Hauxwell first came to the nation's attention on Yorkshire television's award-winning documentary TOO LONG A WINTER when she captured the hearts & imaginations of millions who were captivated by her ability to single-handedly run her family's farm in an isolated area in Yorkshire. Since the age of 35 following the deaths of her parents & uncle she lived a self-sufficient life without electricity or running water at Low Birk Hatt Farm. What most enchanted people about Hannah was that she survived sixty years of gruelling work & weather with unimpaired serenity & good humour. Her love of the countryside her passion for animals & her appreciation of the right values make Hannah a remarkable woman & in this classic book she tells her unique & inspiring story. SEASONS OF MY LIFE is an enduring & affectionate look at rural life in a world where everything is changing. ...

Gary Zukav one of the pioneer members of the New Age Movement in psychology has built upon the contents of his first book The Dancing Wu Li Masters to show how we create our own reality through action & thought. The author argues that our souls evolve as we develop our own latent powers. This book examines cases of multi-sensory individuals looks at conventional marriages & spiritual partnerships & at traditional & spiritual psychology. ...

A New York Times bestseller & winner of the 2012 Dylan Thomas Prize 59-year-old patriarch Winn Van Meter is heading for his familys retreat on the pristine New England island of Waskeke. Normally a haven of calm for the next three days this sanctuary will be overrun with relatives & friends as Winn prepares to marry off his daughter Daphne to Greyson Duff. Winn has never really understood his daughters. Daphne is pleased to be settling down with a fine match even though shes heavily pregnant at her own wedding. Her sister Livia has foolishly allowed her heart to be broken by Teddy Fenn the son of her fathers oldest social rival. Winns wife Biddy has arranged the wedding with military precision. Winn loves her but is this is enough? His unrequited yearning for Daphnes lissom bridesmaid Agatha comes to boiling point as she taunts him at every turn prompting him to ask questions about his life: Did he marry the right woman? Did he make the most of his youth? & most importantly why is he still being refused entry to the Pequod Club? In silky sensual prose Maggie Shipstead lays bare the pretensions of a New England society with a wit & sophistication that heralds the debut of an exciting new literary voice. ...

A New York Times bestseller & winner of the 2012 Dylan Thomas Prize & 2012 L.A. Times First Novel Prize The Van Meters have gathered at their family retreat on the New England island of Waskeke to celebrate the marriage of daughter Daphne to an impeccably appropriate young man. The weekend is full of lobster & champagne salt air & practiced bonhomie but long-buried discontent & simmering lust seep through the cracks in the revelry. Winn Van Meter father-of-the-bride has spent his life following the rules of the east coast upper crust but now just shy of his sixtieth birthday he must finally confront his failings his desires & his own humanity. ...

Lonely Planet Seattle Wander Pike Place Market & find the perfect lunch spot (but watch for fish flying overhead) Get a bird s-eye view of the city from the charmingly retro Space Needle March to the beat of your own drummer in the Fremont Solstice Parade Indulge your vampire fantasies with a trip to Forks of Twilight fame In This Guide: More than 1000 hours of research by our Seattle-loving author from beer-tasting to bed-testing Expanded shopping coverage more stores for bibliophiles record collectors outdoor gearheads & fashion fiends New Georgetown coverage highlights the best bars & galleries in this up-&-coming neighborhood ...

This city sheet map & mini guide to Seattle is extremely useful & easy-to-use. One side contains a city map of Seattle with places of interest marked on it comprehensive tourist & transport information is on the reverse all to help you find your way around. The map is laminated making it weatherproof & perfect for when you are out & about. Tourist information

Includes:: top sights shopping where to eat & drink ticketing information a transport map & how to get around. This is the ideal combination of the AAs extensive travel knowledge & expertise in mapping to help you get the best out of the city.

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