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Reach for the stars with these positive, empowering and confidence-building quotes and sayings.

Away, you scullion, you rampallion, you fustilarian!

A modern mothering handbook - with none of the answers and all of the encouragement.

Wahrheit, Lüge & Vernunft - Über die Macht der ManipulationWir alle sind Fakten und Emotionen ausgesetzt und nicht immer sind die Grenze zwischen Wahrheit und Täuschung klartrennbar.

Following on from the hilarious collection of typos, gaffes and howlers in Portico's A Steroid Hit the Earth, comes Wrotten English - a fabulously funny collection of literary blunders from classic, and not-so classic, works of literature.

Discover the diversity and depth of German culture and identityCultural roots and national identities are becoming increasingly important.

Why Men Don't Iron is an eye-opening, mind-blowing book on how the major sex differences in our brains impact on our daily lives and behaviour.

Once again historian Harvey Rachlin uncovers odd and stirring stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in the world.

Frases de la Historia de España, de Francia, Italia, Gran Bretaña, Estados Unidos, Grecia, Israel, Alemania, Rusia, Japón, China, Persia, México, el Islam, Mesopotamia, Serbia, Argentina, Austria, Canadá, países africanos.

NISAMI (1141–1209) – der unerreichbare Stern der persischsprachigen Literatur zählt zu den bedeutendsten Epikern im islamischen Kulturkreis.

Originally published in 1997, Collins Opera & Operetta is an invaluable guide to this fascinating but sometimes misunderstood art form, presenting essential information on over 180 major operas and operettas in an accessible, yet scholarly, way.

Philosophy in the Bedroom Marquis De Sade - Philosophy in the Bedroom is a 1795 book by the Marquis de Sade written in the form of a dramatic dialogue.

The nature of true love has fascinated lovers, poets, philosophers, and troubadours throughout the centuries.

An almanac of the future for anyone who wants to know what's new and exciting and around the corner.

The most inspiring, beautiful and though-provoking reflections and declarations of love, all in one place.

Dictionary of Surnames is the definitive guide to the origin and meaning of British surnames by one of Britain's leading authority on names.

A sentimental celebration of the power of a mother's love.

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