The phrase `life\'s little ironies\' is now proverbial, but it was coined by Hardy as the title for this, his third volume of short stories. While the tales and sketches reflect many of the strengths and themes of the great novels, they are powerful wo rks in their own right. Unified by his quintessential irony, strong visual sense, and engaging characters, they deal with the tragic and the humorous,

A message from a dead acquaintance prompts a bus tour to an unknown crime...In utter disbelief Miss Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel - an acquaintance she had met briefly on her travels. Recognising in Miss Marple a natural flair for justice, Mr Rafiel had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was, he had failed

AS SELECTED FOR THE ZOE BALL BOOKCLUB, A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, IRISH TIMES, OBSERVER, RED and THE TELEGRAPH. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE FOR MEMOIR AND AUTOBIOGRAPHY 2018* I AM, I AM, I AM is a memoir with a difference - the unputdownable story of an extraordinary woman\'s life in near-death experiences. Insightful, inspirational, gorgeously written,

This book portrays the ModaFAD venture, a non-profit association formed by students, proto-designers, self-taught practitioners, stylists, multidisciplinary designers, sponsors and institutions, with a common goal: to launch emerging young Barcelona-based design talents into the fashion world. The book records the 25 editions of \"Modafad\", with the inclusion of the most prominent designers which

Infill -- Urban land is an increasingly precious commodity, particularly in the centers of major cities. Every spare corner of land is in demand, however small, inaccessible, or awkwardly shaped. For architects the challenge is to optimize these sites while simultaneously negotiating the web of planning regulations to create homes suited to today\'s lifestyles. Infill profiles 39 innovative and imaginative

Featuring a selection of the most unique hotels and guesthouses from Sweden to Turkey - all places where you can melt away from the problems of the \'real world\' - the book mixes gorgeous color photographs with directions, pricing, and contact information. Since reading is a requisite part of your relaxing escape, we also suggest books for you to take along to each destination. From a lighthouse in

Only a few decades ago, Dubai was merely a tranquil Bedouin city. Today, the skyline of a boomtown rises from the desert. Reports about it are distinguished by superlatives. In particular, reports regardign new buildings in this country of little shadow overshadow anything that has been constructed before. Burj Al Arab, currently the world\'s largest luxury hotel, with its also technically unique facade

Patricia Hodge\'s clear diction complements Fraser\'s erudite prose.

Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care, and is set to face trial for three murders and one attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help

It\'s Valentine\'s Day and bounty hunter Stephanie Plum needs a relationship expert. One who goes by the name of Annie Hart. Because Annie is wanted for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Stephanie\'s shadowy but enigmatic friend Diesel kno ws where she is, and he\'s ready to make a deal: he\'ll help her get Annie, if Stephanie plays matchmaker to several of Annie\'s most difficult clients.

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THE BRILLIANT WORLD OF TOM GATES ANNUAL is a must-have for all Tom Gates fans. Packed with drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles and perfect pranks to play on older sisters - this is the annual everyone will want!

\"The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child\". (Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree). \"Extraordinary. A story of triumph against the odds and it\'s one that [Kristine] Barnett insists other parents can learn from\". (Sunday Times). Kristine Barnett\'s son Jacob has an IQ higher than Einstein and a photographic memory. At nine he developed

Early on a grey November morning in 1941, only weeks after the German invasion, a small Ukrainian town is overrun by the SS. This new novel from the award-winning author of the Booker Prize short-listed The Dark Room tells of the three days that follow and the lives that are overturned in the process. Penned in with his fellow Jews, under threat of deportation, Ephraim anxiously awaits word of his

With a foreword by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, presenter of BBC 4\'s \'Sky at Night, The Stars is a stunning guide to the celestial wonders of our universe, capturing the beauty of the cosmos beyond our solar system. The Stars lets you explore the awe-inspiring wonders of our universe and discover the most fascinating objects known to astronomy, from glittering starbirth nebulae to supermassive black

Elle rencontre un acteur. Depuis cinq ans, il veut la connaître et disparaît quand il la voit. Puis la rencontre se fait, elle écrit sur eux, l\'amour est possible. Mais l\'écriture va-t-elle l\'absorber ? Commence une course-poursuite o nul ne lâche prise et o chacun, pris de vertige, ne sait plus o il en est entre sa passion pour l\'art et sa passion pour la vie.

Factfiles\" are a sub-series of \"Bookworms\" with a non-fiction angle, providing factual information for students on a wide variety of themes. Exercises at the back of each book check students\' understanding of the text and provide ideas for activities and project work.\"

How many of us have brought our cameras with us on holiday in hopes of creating a memorable visual record of our trip and been disappointed in the results? This book, written by a leading travel photographer and journalist contains a stunning array o f images from all over the world. Written from the author\'s vast experience of photographing subjects, he provides invaluable and practical advice on

For Oxford, the arrival of twenty-seven American tourists is nothing out of the ordinary...until one of their number is found dead in Room 310 at the Randolph hotel. Then, two days later, a naked and battered corpse is dragged from the River Cherwell. A coincidence? Morse is determined to prove the link...

The anniversary celebration of Frank Miller\'s epic interpretation of the Dark Knight\'s future continues with this new slipcase edition at DC\'s Deluxe Edition trim size that reprints each issue of the original DARK KNIGHT RETURNS miniseries in its own hardcover volume, all in a beautifully designed slipcase. It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk into decadence