How Does She Do It? We all know-and envy-women who appear to live "charmed" lives. They seem to unhurriedly and effortlessly manage the whirlwind of their busy lives with grace and poise. Good things happen to them, and their lives are filled with serendipity, joy, and prosperity. But it's not a mat[...]

Getis Introduction to Geography 14e is written to clearly and concisely convey the nature of the field of geography, its intellectual challenges, and the logical interconnections of its parts. Even if students take no further work in geography, they will have come into contact with the richness and [...]

'It wasn't until after he was safely back in the aircraft again that I heard that he'd actually been out on the wing to try to put the fire out ...Remember that we were flying at about 90 miles an hour at a height of 13,000 feet' - Squadron Leader RP Widdowson on Sergeant James Ward, who earned his [...]

At Notting Hill, the mysterious secretary, harbouring her secrets, travels to work; at Highburyand Islington, Adam has a sudden change of heart; and at Holborn, a disastrous reunion is about to take place... With the characteristic mix of humour and realism, this book presents a vintage collection o[...]

Why does our memory of our first birthday differ from our memory of our last birthday?What makes children with the same parents have different characters?At what age are children likely to become involved in cyberbullying?Developmental Psychology 1st edition provides a clear and lively coverage of t[...]

From the time when, as an eight-year-old girl, she saw the movie Fame, Victoria wanted to be a star. There was a line from the title song that stayed with her-'I'm gonna live forever, I'm gonna learn how to fly'. With this extraordinary book she gives us the chance to follow her on her journey from [...]

A practical illustrated book on fashion, beauty and style. It reveals secrets on dressing for special occasions, everyday wear, accessorizing, holiday tips and making the most of your wardrobe. It aims to make you feel confident - whether you're getting ready for work, a night out on the town or eve[...]

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackQueen Victoria inherited the throne at 18 and went on to become the longest-reigning female monarch in history, in a time of intense industrial, cultural, political, scientific and military cha[...]

A] shimmering and rather wonderful biography. The Guardian(London)
When Queen Victoria died in 1901, she had ruled for nearly sixty-four years. She was the mother of nine and grandmother of forty-two and the matriarch of royal Europe through her children s marriages. To many, Queen Victoria is a[...]

"What happens if a mother loves her child too much?" "Sybil and Marty, indifferent to their daughter in life, left her a small fortune and the cryptic advice, "It would do well to find a passion." In Victoria Redel's new novel, we listen to the voice of this daughter as she willfully sets out to bec[...]