In the four years since Simons Cat first leapt in to our lives he has stared in more than 15 films appeared in three best-selling books & has entertained & delighted millions of fans across the world. Along the way he has swotted flies pulled down Christmas trees & generally terrorized his long-suffering owner Simon. & for the most part he has had things his way. Until now. This year the nations favourite cat faces up to his toughest challenge yet. With a new kitten in the house a new girlfriend for Simon & endless new visitors to the garden it is time to reassert his position
- once & for all
- as the undisputed Top Cat. One hundred original cartoons (each one in full colour) one hundred hilarious encounters: this is Simons Cat vs. The World!

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With over 25 million hits on You Tube in little over a year Simon's Cat is a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon. Fans from all over the world have fallen for this adorable but anarchic feline who will do just about anything to be fed. Simon Tofield's beautiful drawings & warm humour come alive on the page in the first of a series of irresistible humour books. ...

From the author of Stuart: A Life Backwards; a warm & witty portrait of a harmless eccentric bona fide genius. Alexander Masters landlord Simon lives in the basement of their Cambridge house. Between teetering towers of outdated maps & slagheaps of plastic bags Simon eats endless meals of tinned kippers & plans trips on the Cambridge public transport system. But Simon was one of the greatest mathematical prodigies of the twentieth century. He spends his time between train journeys working on a theoretical puzzle so complex & critical to our understanding of the universe that it is known as the Monster. Poignant & comical Simon: The Genius in my Basement is about the frailty of brilliance & how genius matters very little in the search for happiness. ...

Lee Mc Culloch plays for Rangers & is club captain. He signed for his boyhood heroes in July 2007 in a GBP 2 million transfer from Wigan & he has helped the club to three SPL titles & a UEFA Cup Final. His popularity with the Rangers fans has increased dramatically in recent months during the turmoil at Ibrox. When others walked out Lee stated he would play for the club for nothing & was also the first player to pledge his future to the Rangers newco. In his explosive autobiography Mc Culloch opens up on the turmoil at Rangers in the past two years as the club was sold by Sir David Murray to Craig Whyte & the historic events that followed from administration to liquidation & to the club being reformed under Charles Green. He lifts the lid on the remarkable & fascinating inside story from the dressing-room & their battles with those in power at Ibrox. From his humble upbringing in Lanarkshire where he was driven to succeed in football by his strict disciplinarian father to joining Rangers & how his first season there left him in tears & regretting the decision to move to Ibrox this book has it all. Lee was also a success at Wigan & was the club's record signing when he joined them from Motherwell in 2001 for GBP 700 000. He was recently voted into their all-time Greatest XI & tells the story of their rise to the English Premiership & the part he played. Lee has been capped for his country 18 times & tells what it was like to play under five Scotland managers
- Berti Vogts Walter Smith Alex Mc Leish George Burley & Craig Levein. He also reveals boozing sessions with Berti Vogts left him shocked & opens his heart on why he quit Scotland under George Burley & the bust-ups that followed with the SFA. With his high profile as Rangers captain his loyal following including more than 50 000 Twitter followers & his unique insight into the recent turmoil at Ibrox Lee Mc Culloch's autobiography is Simp-Lee the Best.
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For four decades Alan Siegel & Irene Etzkorn have been on the frontlines of the battle to make things simple. They have consulted with Xerox American Express 3M the U.S. Air Force the IRS & many others to simplify their processes their offerings everything they do
- with dramatic results for these businesses & the customers they serve. Siegel & Etzkorn believe in simplicity as a philosophy a guiding principle & a way of life but they have learned firsthand that it's not so simple to make things simple
- it demands a commitment to clarity honesty discipline & intelligence. Three things the authors believe can be said with certainty: simplicity works; it is accessible to all of us; & we've never needed it more than we do today. These three principles are at the core of SIMPLE a book that will expose the overly complex things you do reveal the reasons why you do them & make it harder for you to keep on doing them.

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Start with the quick folds that work just as well with linen or cotton napkins as paper. Once these designs have been mastered beginning napkin folders can try making more elaborate ones like the Artichoke (which also doubles as a makeshift bread basket) or a Party-Favor Fold (tuck a flower into the napkin). This title helps to create your own set of personalized napkins by painting or embroidering them with Lindas easy instructions. For ambitious napkin folders who still want to go further theres detailed instructions for a Swan a Preening Peacock & much more. With easy directions readers can create napkin folds for backyard picnics elegant sit-down dinners & buffet suppers. For advice on where to place a napkin on a table guidelines for table settings & a foolproof stain removal chart The Simple Art of Napkin Folding" has the answers." ...

Mary Berry has a long-established reputation for providing the home cook with reliable easy recipes but if there's one area where she is the undisputed queen of the kitchen it's cake-making. In Simple Cakes Mary guides you step-by-step through the art of baking all kinds of cakes biscuits & pastries. All 40 of Mary's baking recipes which range from a classic Tarte Tatin to a sumptuous Sacher Torte Lemon Drizzle Traybake & Devonshire Scones use readily available ingredients. The recipes are accompanied by colour photographs at every stage to make this notoriously tricky area of cooking even easier. With clear easy-to-follow methods Mary Berry's fail-safe instructions guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...

Chinese food is popular the world over. In Ken Hom's Simple Chinese Cookery (formerly called Foolproof Chinese Cookery) available in paperback as well as hardback Ken proves that anyone can cook this healthy & delicious cuisine. Ken demonstrates 40 of the most popular & well-known Chinese dishes with step-by-step instructions & photographs to accompany every stage from start to finish. The recipes (including soups & starters fish & shellfish meat & poultry & vegetable accompaniments) are not only quick & easy to prepare but are also convenient as they use readily available ingredients. The cookbook also features a special menu section so that you can plan your perfect meal. From simple Green Chicken Curry to the more elaborate Whole Fish in Coconut Milk Ken's easy recipes have foolproof instructions that will guarantee even the novice cook excellent results every time. ...

This guide to crocheting features 20 rich projects for home furnishings & accessories & is ideal as an introduction to this simple & versatile needlecraft. Textile designer Erika Knight has created a range of elegant but uncomplicated designs that anyone even without having picked up a crochet hook before can make for themselves with professional results. The designs themselves ranging from simple cushions throws & runners to bages baskets slippers & even a simple shrug are made in a rich variety of yarns including mohair lurex raffia string & leather. Her colour palette comprises neutrals & naturals with touches of bright colours that introduce a contemporary element. ...

How many times have you opened the pantry or fridge door & thought there's nothing to eat? This book is your saviour. Whether it's pasta or rice from the pantry or vegetables from the fridge best-selling author Donna Hay will show you how to take everyday ingredients & turn them into delicious weeknight dinners. Donna is of the school that believes if you have an egg in the fridge you have a meal on the table. So long as you have the versatile basics on hand all you need to do is grab a few fresh vegetables or herbs on your way home & you have a quick meal & flavoursome dinner on the table. Divided into chapters according to ingredient
- such as eggs pasta noodles & rice chicken beef fruit & chocolate
- simple dinners provides delicious easy recipes to create at home. & no Donna Hay book would be complete without her signature tips & tricks helping you get the most out of your ingredients. This book is proof that the simplest things are often the best. It will change the way you think about cooking.

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