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By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780141040851
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2009
UK Publication Date: 30th July 2009
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. Suitable for prospective parents, this easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780007231638
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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All the essential facts on ancient Egypt covering mummification, the pharaohs, the pyramids and the mysterious rituals.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780007231652
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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From theatre to politics, no other single civilisation has influenced the Western world more profoundly than that of ancient Greece.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780007231645
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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From the Colosseum to Hadrians Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Romes vast empire laid the foundations of todays civilisation.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780141027487
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2006
UK Publication Date: 3rd August 2006
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar (Ouch!)... Penguin Pocket Jokes is essential (and hilarious) reading for anyone searching for the perfect joke. Whether you want a snappy wisecrack or a longer rib-tickler when making a speech, this easy-to-use guide will provide the perfect witticism.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9781847945297
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2009
UK Publication Date: 5th March 2009
Publisher: Cornerstone
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Perfect Family Quiz is an invaluable source of entertainment for the whole family. Whether you're looking for a fun way to spend a rainy day, an activity for a long car journey, or you simply want to improve your general knowledge, Perfect Family Quiz has all the questions and answers.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9781905211692
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2007
UK Publication Date: 5th July 2007
Publisher: Cornerstone
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Whether you're organising a quiz night in your local or you simply want to get in a bit of practice on tricky subjects, this book contains questions and answers on topics ranging from the Roman Empire to Little Britain and from the Ryder Cup to Alex Rider.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780140515206
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2004
UK Publication Date: 1st August 2002
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Offers a selection of synonyms for a host of words, ranging from the everyday to the comparatively esoteric and from standard vocabulary to contemporary slang and jargon.


(Paperback)

By: David Pickering

ISBN: 9780141013985
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2004
UK Publication Date: 5th August 2004
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Names have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. With 150 plus entries, this book takes a look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from different parts of the English-speaking world.