Thirty-somethings Nick & Laura have been married for 10 years & things arent going well. She senses her biological clock ticking away & wants children while he doesnt. Not because he doesnt like children but because he feels a child would be just one responsibility too many. Nicks problem is his parents. Hes devoted to them of course but sometimes even he finds his patience wearing a little thin which in turn brings on the guilt. But they are rather a handful. Theyre conservative highly eccentric & increasingly infirm. His Mums so enormously overweight that her hearts now a bit dicky & she is certainly no longer up to looking after Dad by herself. Hes got Parkinsons Disease
- not the shaking kind as Mums always reminding people
- but hes unable to do even the simplest task himself & needs constant care & attention. Nick knows the time has come to take the matter in hand but things need to be handled carefully. & so he & Laura take them to Malta for what they hope will be a happy final family holiday. Nick thinks his only problem is going to be avoiding Lauras amorous advances but this particular island turns out to be a sun-kissed cupboard with more than its fair share of skeletons... Tackling a taboo subject with sensitivity understanding great affection & good humour What We Did On Our Holiday" is a remarkably uplifting moving & reassuring novel about a time in our lives when it seems roles are reversed & we find ourselves looking after the very people wed always assumed would be there to look after us."

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Marcel Lucont Frances premier misanthropist & lover introduces the reader to the British character as seen through the eyes of the French. From food & weather to television & pets he shares his disdainful opinion on all things British & offers advice on just why the French do it so much better. The book

Features: Dans La Rue" an eye-spy parody set on the British high street; " Tits of the Brits" a poem concerning the large British bust vs the petite French cup; " Stolen French" a guide to words the British have stolen from the French; " The British Joke" Marcels take on British humour; & " The Monarchy" including why the French got rid of theirs."

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From the up-&-coming young American writer who has contributed to Mc Sweeneys & written for the New Yorker comes a masterful collection of short stories that has already received rave reviews from many of the most prominent writers working today. Some of the stories are comic masterpieces some embody as dark a vision of the universe as you are likely to encounter & all of them showcase a writer grappling with the great questions of modern life. ...

From the up-&-coming young American writer who has contributed to Mc Sweeney's & written for THE NEW YORKER comes a masterful collection of short stories that has already received rave reviews from many of the most prominent writers working today. Some of the stories are comic masterpieces some embody as dark a vision of the universe as you are likely to encounter & all of them showcase a writer grappling with the great questions of modern life. ...

William Fox-Pitt has been one of the most successful three-day event riders for many years. He began eventing at the age of fifteen & decided to pursue this passion as a career after graduating from university. In 2004 he had a year of extremes going from winning Badminton to having the agony of seeing his horse get injured during the Olympics which destroyed his chances of an individual medal & prevented the team from winning gold. The following year he won Burghley Gatcombe & Bramham to confirm himself as Britains top rider. In his eagerly awaited autobiography he talks about the issues confronting the sport & reveals much about the vital partnerships with team-mates & above all the horses that help him to gain such success. ...

A cookery book for a garden full of root vegetables. Beetroot carrots celeriac Jerusalem artichokes leeks onions parsnips potatoes radishes swedes sweet potatoes turnips With almost 200 easy-to-make recipes from soups & salads to main courses & accompaniments. Features a recipe for virtually every part of a meal. ...

The author of the bestselling Audrey Style brings a charming dose of Audrey Hepburn into our everyday lives with wisdom on relationships fashion home travel & other opportunities for sophisticated living. Audrey Hepburn epitomises generosity glamour & beauty. Her appeal is timeless & she remains an inspiration to this day. So who better to turn to when wondering the right thing to do in our complex modern world? In an era fraught with selfishness artifice & vulgarity asking ourselves what would Audrey do? can teach us how to remain demure sophisticated loving & gorgeous every day. Drawing on examples from her extraordinary life this hugely enjoyable book offers advice on everything from dating marriage & seduction through style home & family to hospitality & tranquillity
- in fact everything one could need for surviving the modern world. Beautifully designed with colour illustrations throughout this is lively & highly original gift for any Audrey aficionado.
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Whether youre facing a dilemma in Work Love Health or Happiness open this book for some hard-hitting truths & winning wisdom. For everyone who has followed Charlie Sheens antics & yearned for the same do-or-die attitude & lust for life this book (with absolutely no endorsement from Hollywood celebrity Charlie Sheen) speculates on what the Man Himself would do when faced with lifes toughest dilemmas. Perhaps you need a dose of tiger blood a shove in the right direction some goddess love
- or maybe you just need to quit whining & start winning. Whatever his answer may be it always helps to wonder
- WHAT WOULD CHARLIE SHEEN DO?

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Words of comfort & guidance from one of the greatest writers of all time Should you take your work home with you?" No; the office is one thing & private life is another. When I go into the office I leave the Castle behind me & when I come into the Castle I leave the office behind me. --Mr. Wemmick in" Great Expectations Bringing together the thoughts of some of Dickenss best-loved & most-maligned characters as well as his own opinions this collection answers age-old questions which continue to perplex the finest minds of today: " Can destiny be changed? " " Is society in decline? " & " How should you celebrate your freedom after being stuck in a chimney?" If you find yourself facing hard times trying to deal with other peoples great expectations or going home every night to a bleak house look inside for advice from the master." ...

This charming new guide to modern life reveals the secrets of the Princess of Hollywood & how to discover your inner Grace. Jackie O Marilyn Monroe Princess Diana.. .move over darlings! Icons one & all you might be but to our minds Grace Kelly beats you hands down to the No. 1 spot in historys roll call of leading ladies. Sure most of you have inspired generations of fashionistas some of you have lit up the silver screen & one among you married a prince but only Grace
- model actress socialite & princess
- has done all three & made it look effortless. Grace Kelly remains the unchallenged embodiment of refined glamour style & poise. Through her well-chosen roles some canny decision making & of course her camera-wooing good looks she shone out on celluloid becoming one of cinemas most adored & unforgettable actresses. & there arent many Hollywood stars whose on-screen characters so closely resemble their real life. Her faultless beauty & playful charm captured the hearts of a succession of male co-stars while her role as Princess Alexandra in The Swan pre-empted (as Alfred Hitchcock put it) her most enduring last role as wife to the Prince of Monaco. The essential blonde riposte to the bestselling What Would Audrey Do? this beautifully designed guide to charting a course through modern life in style offers lessons from Tinseltowns very own princess on how to handle everything from careers & cashmere to manners & men. Grace Kelly set a standard for elegance that has inspired women ever since What Would Grace Kelly Do? reveals her secrets.

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