There is no wildlife closer to us than that found in our gardens
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- so it follows that many of those

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Postsecret.com founder Frank Warren is back with an irresistible addition to his hugely popular Post Secret series. For The Secret Lives of Men & Women Warren has selected a never-before-seen collection of postcards bearing the explosive confessions & captivating revelations of men & women everywhere. Created using photographs collages illustrations & more the handmade cards offer a compelling dialogue on some of todays most provocative topics from marriage & infidelity to parenting office politics repressed fantasies & even abortion; daring us to consider how well we really know our friends family even ourselves. ...

This is a book for the observant & the curious. A book for people who take in their surroundings & wonder at the smallest detail: why? Above all its a book about numbers
- those that surround us every day & the intriguing stories behind them. From the 7-day week to 24-carat gold Chanel Number 5 to five-star luxury The Secret Lives of Numbers" figures out the mysterious background to the numbers we encounter on a daily basis. Revealing the facts behind those figures author Michael Millar outlines where to spot each digit what it means & how it came to be in meticulously researched & entertaining entries creating an absorbing & intelligent book thats perfect for any numbers fan. Its as easy as 1 2 3... Entries include: sports shirt numbers firearms calibres TV ratings football rankings poker scores suncream factors A4 paper & more."
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For nearly sixty years Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was one of the most famous writers in the world. An enormously successful playwright & the author of over a hundred short stories & twenty-one novels
- several of which are now established classics
- Maugham expertly concealed a private life. Predominantly homosexual & deeply in love with the charming but dissolute Gerald Haxton he made a disastrous marriage to Syrie Wellcome which he would escape by travelling & writing extensively in the Far East. A talented linguist during both world wars Maugham worked for British Intelligence. In between he moved in literary & theatrical circles in London New York & Hollywood & entertained lavishly at his luxurious villa in the south of France. Outwardly his life was richly rewarding but privately he suffered anguish from an unrequited love affair & a shocking final betrayal. Acclaimed biographer Selina Hastings has had access to Maugham's extensive private correspondence as well as to important family testimony which sheds a fascinating new light on this complex & extraordinary man.

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Aimed at visitors & Londoners alike this fully updated edition of Secret London" unlocks the citys most fascinating secrets
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The Secret Museum is a unique treasure trove of the most intriguing artifacts hidden away in museum archives from all over the world
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New York churns at a relentless pace. It is constantly being rebuilt torn down & rebuilt again to make way for the next era of commerce & culture. But it is truly the sum of its neighborhoods all of which offer a different perspective on the history & attitude of the city each of which is best explored on foot. Secret New York" delves below the surface of this vibrant city into the areas that shape New York with walking tours that consider both the prominent buildings of the skyline & the hidden gems within the grid. Navigating a city on foot is the most tangible way to discover its secrets & as a pedestrian city New York lends itself to exploration more than most. As one of the first major cities of the United States New York offers a glimpse of the country's early history & as its most international city New York combines the best of the world's art food & way of life. This book offers a great introduction to New York & its outer boroughs as well as a deeper look at the areas that fall below the radar of traditional guidebooks. Full-color photographs capture the treasures tucked behind every corner while clear easy-to-follow route maps highlight places of special interest. For travellers who want to gain familiarity with the city's more peculiar hidden life this book offers a rare perspective of a remarkable place." ...

The ancient civilisation of the Mayans created a calendar that is still incredibly accurate today. Through observation of the stars they developed an understanding of the patterns of history the ages of humankind & even calculated exact dates when a new age would begin. The next age is set to begin on 21st December 2012. Drawing upon the elaborate & infinite patterns observable in nature Gregg Braden shows the systems that lie behind the shaping of history. Taking his starting point from the Mayans he shows their marking of the new age is but one instance of the cyclical nature of history. By understanding how our actions are repetitions of those in the past Gregg shows us a way to make sense of the present & the dramatic changes yet to come. Gregg Bradens discoveries take us across the world & throughout time as he reveals the truth about our past present & future. Please note: This is a new edition of the book previously published under the title Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 "and a " New World Age"." ...

Morse sought to hide his disappointment. So many people in the Haworth Hotel that fateful evening had been wearing some sort of disguise -- a change of dress a change of make-up a change of partner a change of attitude a change of life almost; & the man who had died had been the most consummate artist of them all.. . Chief Inspector Morse seldom allowed himself to be caught up in New Year celebrations. So the murder inquiry in the festive hotel had a certain appeal. It was a crime worthy of the season. The corpse was still in fancy dress. & hardly a single guest at the Haworth had registered under a genuine name.. . ...

The combined forces of Scotland Yard & the French Surete can do no better than go in circles
- until the final murder at Chimneys
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