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. ...

Now another exciting book with over 160 tasty & easy-to-make recipes for a variety of dishes
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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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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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Youd probably do anything for a million quid wouldnt you? But a grand? A ton? What about a fiver ey? Inside this grubby cover youll find loads of dodgy dares & sick situations thatll test even the most hard core of your mates. Would you lick a dirty old tramp for a fiver? Would you keep a haddock down your pants for a week for a ton? Would you french kiss your dad for a grand? What would YOU do? ...

George Buckley & Sumeet Desai: What You Need To Know About Economics Economics Matters. But with confusing things like GDP & interest rates its often hard to get you head around. So What do you really need to know about economics? Find out: What economic growth is & why it matters How inflation happens How jobs are created & lost How the property market works What central banks do & how it affects the rest of us The impact of government spending on the economy What You Need to Know About Economics cuts through the theory to help you to do your job & understand the world around you better. Read More in the What You Need to Know Series & Ger Up to Speed on The Essentials... Fast. ...

In any career in business chances are that the time will come when someone will ask you to do a strategy for something. Too often this will be a cue for stress at work & sleepless nights. What You Need to Know about Strategy" shows that it doesnt have to be like this. Taking you step-by-step through the basics of what you need to know to come up with a great strategy it shows: That getting the right answers depends on asking the right questions Why priorities matter How to map out your internal & external situation How to deal with uncertainty How to make tough choices What your brain does while youre doing strategy By cutting out the theory & focusing on the things you need to know & do to come up with a killer strategy this book means that you never need to panic again." ...