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How did plague turn Shakespeare from a jobbing hack into a courtly poet How did Bottom's dream rewrite the Bible How did Shakespeare's plays lead to the deaths of an earl and a king And why was he the one dramatist of his generation never to be imprisoned This book helps you to understand what being Shakespeare was actually like.

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Between 1920 and 1934, the author lived in the remote Spanish village of Yegen. This book depicts his time there, evoking the essence of his rural surroundings and the Spanish way of life before the Civil War. It portrays the landscapes, festivals and folk-lore of the Sierra Nevada, the rivalries, village customs, superstitions and characters.

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Features novels including "Southern Mail" and "Night Flight" that evoke the tragic courage and nobility of the airborne pioneers who took enormous risks, flying in open cock-pits in planes that were often fragile and unstable.

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A collection of eight short stories. It gives the reader an insight into the differences between the literary cultures.

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Contains diverse writing from the Spanish-speaking world. This book explores stylistic contrasts and gives an insight into the cultural and social milieu of the Spanish-speaking world. It includes notes on unusual Spanish words and phrases and is suitable for English students of the language as well as Spanish-speaking students of English.

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Tells a wickedly funny yet poignant tale that reveals how the imagination finds meaning in the most bewildering times, the ways people of all ages strive for connection, and how the darkest of secrets can set us free.

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Answers questions such as 'Is Mary Berry real', 'Is it true you wear a surgical truss' and 'Is a non-spherically symmetric gravitational pull from outside the observable universe responsible for some of the observed motion of large objects such as galactic clusters in the universe'

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Alice has everything. So why isn't she happy After all, she has a handsome husband, a gorgeous home and membership of London's most exclusive clubs. Okay, Joe can't keep his hands to himself - but she got what she wanted, didn't she When Joe's indiscretions force a transfer to New York, Alice hopes it'll be a fresh start.

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Her desire becomes his pleasure... Max Westin. Sex incarnate. She could smell it, feel it with his proximity. Everything about him was a little rough, a little gritty. A primitive creature. Just like she was. He held her hand a little too long, his thickly-lashed gaze clearly stating his intentions to have her. To tame her..."Victoria."

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Collects from one of the greatest comics of the twentieth century to some of its most famous politicians, actors, celebrities and rock stars (as well as a host of unlikely individuals on some surprising subjects): rounded teabags ('what did you do with the corners'); and backless hospital gowns ('beyond my comprehension').

(Hardback)

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In January 1928 Stalin, the ruler of the largest country in the world, boarded a train bound for Siberia where he would embark upon the greatest gamble of his political life. He was about to begin uprooting and collectivization of agriculture and industry across the entire Soviet Union. This book offers an explanation yet of Stalin's power.

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Kate was an independent, successful single woman when she met Paul, a wealthy, charismatic businessman. His polished charm and relentless wooing won him Kate's heart. But only when they moved in together did Kate discover the serial infidelity, unbalanced character and sordid secrets of her Mr Right. When she tries to leave him, he won't let her.

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Standing out is no longer optional. This book helps you learn how to become a thought leader - the agenda setter, and the go-to person. Drawing on interviews with thought leaders including Seth Godin, David Allen and Daniel Pink, it shows you how to break through the clamour of everyday life and inspire others to embrace your vision.

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Running your own business is nowhere near as tough as you might think. So what are you waiting for In this title, the author sets out to inspire - and guide - every budding entrepreneur. It tackles the issues that really matter: finding the right idea, sourcing funds, and getting the best from the people you meet on the way - chiefly yourself.

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The early 1970s were the age of gloom and glam. Under Edward Heath, the optimism of the Sixties had become a distant memory. Now the headlines were dominated by social unrest, fuel shortages, unemployment and inflation. This book tells the history of the gaudy, schizophrenic atmosphere of the early Seventies.

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