As a boy Michael Simkins always wanted to be someone. While his friends were out getting laid & stoned he was tucked up at home dreaming of his name in lights of holding an audience rapt of perhaps becoming a TV heart-throb or having someone anyone ask for his autograph in the supermarket. This is the story of an obsessive pursuit of acting fame. It is a life marked by occasional hard-fought successes & routine helpings of ritual humiliation: scout hut Gilbert & Sullivan dodgy rock operas sewage farm theatre workshop Christmas panto hell straight-to-video film flops leading roles in Crimewatch reconstructions & dressing up as a chicken to advertise TV dinners. It is a hilarious tale of turgid theatre tights trusses & tonsil tennis with Timothy Spall. ...

Do you REALLY know what is in the products that you are buying? Did you know for example that colouring in childrens sweets jelly & soft drinks can potentially cause asthma skin rash & hyperactivity? That common ingredients in personal care products like shampoo & toothpaste have been associated with problems ranging from skin irritation to breathing difficulties nausea increased risk of cancer & blindness? How can you avoid putting harmful additives & chemicals into & onto your body? This user-friendly guide tells you at a glance which additives are hazardous which are best avoided & which are safe making it easier to shop for your family. The colour-coded tables provide valuable information about potential health effects & take the mystery out of additives helping you to choose which products to put in your basket & which to leave on the shelf. This book may seriously improve your health! ...

Can the Church of England survive the 21st century? What needs to change & what remains? How does the Church deal with contemporary challenges & how are these related to the situation it faced in 1966? This book is an evaluation of Bishop Ronald Williams 1966 book Whats Right with the Church of England" identifying the issues of that time with reference to the issues still facing the Church of England today. These include perception & position resources & finance ethics ecumenism a liberal church in a liberal society ministry for today marketing & a contemporary parochial ecclesiology. Many of the issues from 1966 have not changed but the context is significantly different requiring different responses." ...

A practical guide to attacking the most common of phobias: fear of failure A practical guide to attacking the most common of phobias: fear of failure Since its publication in 2011 Whats Stopping You? has offered readers a hard look at the quality of their careers & personal lives. For those whod give themselves a solid C+" this brutally honest guide to taking stock also offers the keys to self-improvement. By dismantling the fear inhibiting all achievement--fear of failure--author Robert Kelsey offers a set of seven steps designed to help readers map out their actions & attain what once seemed elusive milestones. Written for the frustrated underachiever or anyone who feels like one this unique book addresses can the real obstacles hindering both professional & personal growth.

Includes:: a new chapter with tactics for overcoming a fear of failure Explores methods for dealing with different types of people in a host of situations such as getting a new job pitching for new work making presentations or communicating clearly in an argument With a Foreword by one of Britains most successful businessman Luke Johnson this unique handbook to overcoming the most basic of fears is a must for anyone who would like to upgrade the quality of their life."

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Ive turned boys into men & policemen into coppers said the Sergeant. Policemen have got brains but coppers theyve got brains & common sense. No two days were ever the same for bobby-on-the-beat Martyn Johnson. Come rain or come shine he patrolled his patch with a sharp eye for troublemakers & a kind word for those in need of a friend. Whether he was pursuing unlikely coal thieves tracking down peacocks gone AWOL or investigating mysterious flying saucers over Sheffield PC Johnson faced every new challenge with a smile & a healthy dose of his coppers common sense. In his charming & funny memoir Martyn Johnson recalls the rogues cheats & scoundrels
- as well as the many friends
- who made his life on the beat so unforgettable.

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Young Spot fans will find plenty of fun & lots to discover in this large-format 18-button sound book. Each page shows Spot in a different scene which toddlers can recognise
- at home at the farm at school at the seaside & at the park. Sound symbols indicate which buttons to press to make the sound effects for each location & words are labelled to encourage young children to identify familiar objects & begin to explore the world. The book provides a wondeful interactive treat for children & adults to share.
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Whats the Matter Bunny Blue? is a bright charming book from the author-illustrator of the best-selling Clip-Clop & Jingle-Jingle. Poor little Bunny Blue has lost his granny. Shes got soft furry arms twinkly eyes & a great big smile. Where CAN she be? With the help of some friends Bunny Blue sets off to look for her. A fun rhyming text perfect for sharing with little ones. ...

With their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge & stressful exams todays schools actually do more harm than good. Guiding readers past the sterile debates about City Academies & dumbed-down exams Claxton proves that educations key responsibility should be to create enthusiastic learners who will go on to thrive as adults in a swiftly-changing dynamic world. Students must be encouraged to sharpen their wits ask questions & think for themselves
- all without chucking out Shakespeare or the Periodic Table. Blending down-to-earth examples with the latest advances in brain science & written with passion wit & authority this brilliant book will inspire teachers parents & readers of all backgrounds to join a practical revolution & foster in the next generation a natural curiosity & the spirit of adventure.
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This title is full of fun & a colourful interactive introduction to telling the time with everyones favourite character. Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky clunky clock with real hands & cogs that can be turned to show the time. Young children will love pointing them to the correct time for each activity Maisy is doing. At eight oclock Maisy gets up & decides what to wear; at ten oclock she goes shopping & at twelve oclock she has lunch. New time-tellers can follow Maisy right the way through her day to bedtime at seven oclock turning the hands & telling the time with Maisy! ...

Suppose you had a wise warm funny best friend who just happened to be a gynaecologist. Youre out with the girls for cocktails the conversation turns to sex & then to girly parts. One by one you start asking her all the questions youve always secretly wondered about
- & discover that you all have a lot in common.
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