Two men meet for a pint in a Dublin pub. They chew the fat set the world to rights take the piss. They talk about their wives their kids their kids' pets their football teams &
- this being Ireland in 2011-12
- about the euro the crash the presidential election the Queen's visit. But these men are not parochial or small-minded; one of them knows where to find the missing Colonel Gaddafi (he's working as a cleaner at Dublin Airport); they worry about Greek debt the IMF & the bondholders (whatever they might be); in their fashion they mourn the deaths of Whitney Houston Donna Summer Davy Jones & Robin Gibb; & they ask each other the really important questions like ' Would you ever let yourself be digitally enhanced?' Inspired by a year's worth of news Two Pints" distils the essence of Roddy Doyle's comic genius. This book shares the concision of a collection of poems & the timing of a virtuoso comedian."

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When Rosie Jones sweetheart Sean Quinnan is killed in a building accident she knows the blame lies with her childhood tormentor Joe Brindle. But though Rosie longs for justice she has more pressing matters to deal with
- when she find she is carrying Seans baby she is disowned by her mother & loses her job. Salvation comes in the form of war veteran George Metcalf. Hes prepared to make an honest woman of her & accept another mans child as his own. Although he doesnt stir her heart Rosie knows George is a good man. But even with a husband to protect her will she ever be truly safe from Joe Brindle.
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Ronnie Barker & Ronnie Corbett star in highlights from their BBC TV Series. This special facsimile vinyl-look CD edition of a classic LP

Includes:: such sketches as Mispronounciation"; " Night Night"; " Cheers"; " Cricket Commentators"; " Train of Events"; & not forgetting the " News according to The Two Ronnies". Theres also " All in a Days Wonk"; " Sex Equality"; " Pam Ayres"; " The Castaway"; & " Youre Welcome Milord". " Vintage Beeb": classic albums first available as BBC LPs now on CD for the first time ever."

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First ever illustrated paperback of part two of Tolkiens epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings featuring 16 colour paintings by Alan Lee Conceptual Designer on Peter Jacksons THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. Frodo & the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard Gandalf in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; & at the Falls of Rauros Boromir seduced by the power of the Ring tried to seize it by force. While Frodo & Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin -- alone that is save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. JRR Tolkiens great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance & a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic & homely epic & diabolic the narrative moves through countless changes of scene & character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. Part of a set of three paperbacks this sumptuous edition is available in a smart new livery & is illustrated in colour by Alan Lee award-winning artist & Conceptual Designer on Peter Jacksons THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. ...

Building on the story begun in The Hobbit this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design the definitive text & a detailed map of Middle-earth. Frodo & the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard Gandalf in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; & at the Falls of Rauros Boromir seduced by the power of the Ring tried to seize it by force. While Frodo & Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin -- alone that is save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. ...

The brilliant new novel in the hooligan cop series by the acclaimed author of HORSE'S ARSE It's the seventies & the boys in blue are preparing for the mother of all riots. The Albion Army are causing havoc north of Manchester & DCI Dan Harrison needs to pull off something special if his boys are to retain control. As the picket lines form & the two sides square up for battle a rare moment of inspiration strikes: could the hit movie Zulu provide an ingenious way out of mayhem? Or has the DCI finally lost the plot? ...

From the author of the New York Times bestselling PRETTY LITTLE LIARS comes a killer new series THE LYING GAME. My killer is out there. & my sister might be next to die. Two months before I died my best friends brother disappeared. I have no idea where Thayer went or why he left but I know it is my fault. I did a lot of horrible things while I was alive things that made people hate me maybe even enough to kill me. Desperate to solve my murder my long-lost twin Emma is pretending to be me & unravelling the many mysteries I left behind
- my cryptic journal my tangled love life the dangerous Lying Game pranks I played. Shes uncovered my friends darkest secrets but shes never had the chance to dig into Thayers past
- until now. Thayers back & Emma has to move fast to figure out if hes after revenge.. .or if hes already got it.

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Much has been written about the decline of the United Kingdom. The Two Unions looks instead at the lengthy survival of the Union examining the institutions structures & individuals that have contributed to its longevity. In order to understand its survival the author one of the foremost historians of modern Ireland & of the British-Irish relationship sustains a comparison between the Irish & Scots Unions their respective origins & subsequent development. He provides a detailed examination of the two interlinked Unionist movements in Scotland & Irel&. Alvin Jackson illuminates not only the history & varied health of the United Kingdom over the past 300 years but also its present condition & prospects. ...

A topical subject treated with insight & care that makes for a wholly absorbing story.. .will prompt a tear or two Easy Living What if the thing you most longed for was resting on a two week wait? After a health scare Brighton-based Lou learns that her time to have a baby is running out. She cant imagine a future without children but her partner doesnt seem to feel the same way. Meanwhile up in Yorkshire Cath is longing to start a family with her husband Rich. No one would be happier to have a child than Rich but Cath is infertile. Could these two women help each other out? An addictive page turner.. .digs deep into the importance of love & friendship Manchester Evening News Explores an emotive subject with great sensitivity Sunday Express Beautifully written & heartbreakingly honest Novelicious ...

When Colins brother Luke becomes seriously ill with leukemia he is determined to get the best help possible. Hes sent to stay with relatives in London & works to go to the very top
- the Queen first & failing her the best cancer doctor in the world. He is helped by a young man whose partner is dying of Aids
- the ending cannot be happy but is joyous in a way because it offers comfort & truth. The story is told with a wonderfully humorous touch.

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