When did we lose the knack of looking after our own homes? We have become dependent on 5-in-1 chemical cleaners; we can\'t seem to wield a Hoover anymore; and descaling the kettle is a task to be indefinitely delayed. Somewhere along the way we have lost the domestic tradition that was simple, quick and effective. The Home Handbook seeks to redress the balance and celebrates the art of caring for your

At a moment of great discovery, one Big Idea can change the world...Black holes have long been a topic of fascination, from pop culture to science fiction. Stephen Hawking\'s discoveries and research on black holes and cosmology have made him an academic celebrity and perhaps the best-known scientist of our time. His book, \"A Brief History of Time\", was a record-breaking, worldwide bestseller and

As we grow older - most of all, in what we remember and what we dream - we live in the past. Sometimes, we live more vividly in the past than in the present. As an older man, Juan Diego will take a trip to the Philippines, but his dreams and memories will travel with him; he is most alive in his childhood and early adolescence in Mexico. \'An aura of fate had marked him,\' John Irving writes. \'The

Upon its release, the original Gears of War revolutionized third-person shooter action with a combination of gorgeous environments, iconic characters, and brutal action. Now, twenty-five years after the events of Gears of War 3, a fresh generation of heroes will encounter a new enemy that threatens to bring humanity even closer to extinction. To commemorate the next chapter of the Gears of War epic,

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The most complete, beautifully illustrated volume ever published on the fascinating world of the shell and its uses in design and decoration.Shells have captivated humans through the ages and been put to a wide range of uses—sharpened into tools, ground to make medicines, blown to make music. Shells were used as currency from the Americas through Africa to Asia, and worn as amulets to bring fertility,

In Thoughtless, Kiera told her story. Now it\'s time for Kellan Kyle to share his side in Thoughtful . . . The only place Kellan has ever felt at home is on stage. Gripping his guitar in a darkened bar, he can forget his painful past. These days his life revolves around his music and his band mates, and that\'s the way he likes it. And then one woman changes everything . . . Kiera is the kind of girl

A superb new Joe Pike/Elvis Cole novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Robert Crais...

Four short stories of murder and mystery, in which Edgar Allan Poe wrote about terrible people who lead strange lives. \"Penguin Readers\" is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series\' combination of high interest level

Nick Stone is back in an up-to-the-minute thriller - ripped fresh from the headlines. Stone has returned to London. Both the UK and the US are in a state of unrest and ever more extreme politicians are looking to take advantage of an unstable world. Their motives are unclear. But their threat is real. Who are they really working for?

Now that computer games have come to stay, tin toys have become obsolete for today\'s children. For those of us who remember them from times past, these tin toys can transport us back to our childhoods&894 they call up a vision of a time we thought we had already forgotten. They also bear witness to history&894 they have survived wars and crises, and tell us something of the fashions, colors and tendencies

One of the top women jockeys in world has been kidnapped and Detective Andrew Douglas is sent to negotiate her release. As more kidnappings follow, the Italian police bungle the case, and the victims\' families begin to worry about their loved ones\' safety.

Out of extreme poverty Jean Valjean steals a loaf of bread and then spends many years trying to escape his reputation as a criminal. In later years he rises socially and is a respectable member of society; but policeman Javert will not allow him to forget his past and is determined to expose him.

In this sixth and concluding book of the Tunnels series, the Styx and their cohorts of deadly Armagi have swept across England, leaving death and devastation in their wake. It seems nothing can stop them now. Only a miracle can save the day and, in the inner world at the centre of the earth, Will and Elliott might just have stumbled upon one as they uncover ancient secrets that are fundamental to all

Mark Renton is finally a success. An international jet-setter, he now makes significant money managing DJs, but the constant travel, airport lounges, soulless hotel rooms and broken relationships have left him dissatisfied with his life. He\'s then rocked by a chance encounter with Frank Begbie, from whom he\'d been hiding for years after a terrible betrayal and the resulting debt. But the psychotic

Titan Books will work with acclaimed video gamedeveloper BioWare to publish brand new novels set in theuniverse of MASS EFFECT(TM): ANDROMEDA. The actionwill weave into the new game, with storylines developed inclose collaboration with the BioWare game team. Theaction takes place with the adventure of the game itself,setting up the story and events of the game adding depthand detail to the canonical

Der Autor und Psychiater Ernst Augustin hatte 1974 einen Geldfälscher zu beurteilen, dessen Methode darin bestand, nur kleine Scheine auf den Markt zu bringen. Als er sich durch eine einmalige große Summe ein Ruhegeld verschaffen wollte, wurde er entdeckt. Während der Begutachtung teilte der Proband Ernst Augustin die Herstellungstechnik mit, verriet ihm vor allem \"das Geheimnis des Wasserzeichens\".

Following the revolutionary success of the blockbuster bestseller The Secret comes an inspirational companion that offers a new way to bring joy and harmony to all aspects of life, every single day.All around the world, The Secret is helping millions achieve the lives of their dreams. Now, with The Secret Daily Teachings, Rhonda Byrne takes readers through the next vital steps in living The Secret.