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"Barbara Pym became beloved as one of the wittiest novelists of the late twentieth century, revealing the inner workings of domestic life so brilliantly that her friend Philip Larkin announced her the era's own Jane Austen. But who was Barbara Pym and why was the life of this English writer - one of the greatest chroniclers of the human heart - so defined by rejection, both in her writing and in love?"--Publisher's description.
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For fans of Tolkien and lovers of Christmas holidays, Letters from Father Christmas is a gorgeous, festive gift featuring a wealth of letters that Tolkien created for his children, appearing in this format for the first time. Published on the 100th anniversary of the first letter Tolkien sent to his firstborn, John, in 1920, this handsome edition will also include an introduction from daughter-in-law Baillie Tolkien, reflecting on the centenary anniversary...
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It is seldom that someone at once so brilliant and so visible as novelist Iris Murdoch develops Alzheimer's disease in full public view; seldom, also, that a sufferer from this dreadful malady has so skilled and loving an interpreter by her side. Bayley, a noted literary critic (and, recently, novelist) in his own right, has been married to Murdoch for 40 years, and part of the charm of this enormously affecting memoir lies in the ways in which he...
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Warm, comforting, and inspiring, Nigella’s At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking offers a collection of recipes that are simple to prepare, giving you an opportunity to enhance your culinary skills and create a variety of delicious dishes―featuring a host of new ingredients to enrich classic flavors and tastes.
From main courses including Chicken Fricassee, Hake with Bacon, Peas and Cider, and Chili Mint Lamb Cutlets through colorful vegetable...
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Get the Summary of Charles Martin's Chasing Fireflies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Chasing Fireflies" is a poignant tale set in Brunswick, Georgia, where the protagonist, a court reporter and journalist, navigates a complex web of personal and familial mysteries. The story unfolds with the protagonist's release from jail, a place he's all too familiar with, and his return to a town steeped in history and...
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The main purpose of these book series is to provide you an impressive and invaluable collection of English Grammar multiple-choice exercises.This book comprises different items and will take you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English.The following subjects have been specially crafted for you, with regard to word order, articles, tenses, phrasal verbs, prepositions and many more topics.There will be many levels of difficulty in my English...
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Speak English fluently like a native speaker with 199 Really Useful English Phrases and Expressions. Have some fun while learning American English. What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to speak and write freely in English? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? 199 Really Useful English Phrases and Expressions is designed to help you improve your English quickly and easily.Jackie Bolen has fifteen years of experience...
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Are you preparing for the FCE (First Certificate in English) exam and looking for an effective way to enhance your reading skills? Look no further! We proudly present "FCE Exam Reading Exercises," the comprehensive exercise book designed to help you ace the reading section of the FCE exam. What sets "FCE Exam Reading Exercises" apart from other study materials is its laser-focused approach on the specific requirements of the FCE exam. This book has...
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She wasn't born a killer, she was just an ordinary girl planning to go on holiday with her boyfriend who had paid and organised a welcome break from the monotonous routine of life, only that she had also planned to kick her boyfriend out of her life as soon as they returned home. What could possibly go wrong ?It took just one little decision to transform our cute little teenager into a bloody notorious serial killer, even though she did not understand...
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PTSD is a 4 Letter Word. Actually it's an acronym but it's also quite the life sentence, a curse in its own right. PTSD is a 4 Letter Word is a poetry collection about mental health, about what it is like to live with depression, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, eating disorders and dissociation. There are three parts. My Head is a Battlefield, My Scars and My Fixes. My Fixes is at the last and is more hopeful, more outward looking.This is a dark poetry...
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It is a few weeks before Christmas and everyone except Catherine seems to be gearing up for the big day with excitement. Catherine is a single mum, struggling to bring up her five year old daughter, she has little time for romance, and when she learns she has lost her job and her flat is deemed unliveable, she wonders just what else life is about to fling at her. Where or to whom can she turn to for help? Kismet in the shape of handsome, bachelor,...
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Ejercicios con Phrasal Verbs N º 2: versión bilingüe, ingles-españolUn libro bilingüe, inglés-español, para estudiantes de inglés de niveles intermedios y avanzados.
Proporciona una práctica extensa de más de 350 de los phrasal verbs (verbos compuestos) más útiles en inglés. Todos los ejercicios están en inglés, pero cada uno va acompañado de una traducción al español. Por lo tanto, podrás entender rápidamente hasta las frases...
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Improve your English speaking in 100 days with these lessons for intermediates. Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary and speaking skills in no time at all! Increase your confidence in English in a fun and easy way. These 100 intermediate ESL speaking lessons will help you . . .Have thousands of phrases, expressions, and idioms at your...
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The main purpose of English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty Series is to provide you a valuable and enlightening collection of English Grammar multiple-choice grammar exercises with answer key. This book contains different items sorted by difficulty and takes you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English language skills. Within this book you can find exercises regarding a multitude of topics like: word order, articles, verb tenses, active...
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Nothing lasts forever yet nothing stays the same the world is constantly changing, on this tormented planet where the humans survive, where the humans play where the humans destroy their playground.This is a collection of poetry by the twisted mind of a prolific poet , most of these poems extracted from his underperforming blog of poetry to be finally shared with a worldwide audience, he constantly pushes the boundaries on what is poetry and what...
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Ace the TOEIC exam with these reading comprehension and vocabulary exercises. What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to read freely in English? How about understanding more vocabulary? This workbook is designed to get you a better score on the reading portion of the TOEIC test. Get the job you want or get into that educational program in another country. Jackie Bolen has more than 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students...
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Exercises with Phrasal Verbs #1 (for intermediate students of English) is for anyone learning English as a foreign or second language (EFL/ESL). It is aimed at students of intermediate and advanced levels. The book provides extensive practice of over 350 of the most useful phrasal verbs in English.Let's be honest, phrasal verbs are never going to be the most fun part of learning English. However, with this 'clic-book' you can work with a lot of material...
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