Tired of the dull daily commute to the office, the tedious traipse to & from the school gates? Fed up with the seemingly endless shades of grey that decorate the canvas of modern life? Then the time has come to open your eyes! For in the midst of those soulless sceneries & vacant vistas there lies a wealth of fascinating detail. Look up! Look carefully all around! Where once there was monotony, now there is intrigue in abundance; sights & sounds sure to delight & amuse, amaze & entertain, to brighten each & every day
- for once you spot, you can`t stop. The Modern Day Spotter`s Guide brings together the fun & frustrating, the maddening & the mundane, the good, the bad & the ugly to offer you a list of unlikely things to spot on your daily trudge through life. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled: for whether it be a cat with a moustache, a hopelessly lost tourist, a pigeon with one foot, an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction or the face of Jesus in your soup, the world is waiting to be spotted. See things a little differently. &, remember, life is in the details
- don`t let them pass you by.

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Exploration has never been more popular & any idea that there is nowhere left to explore is instantly disproved by the contemporary explorers who are showcased here. Most of the accounts are written by the explorers themselves, & they all vividly describe challenging & extraordinary expeditions to some of the remotest parts of the world, in extremes of temperature & aridity, often alone & on the edge of danger. Some of these explorers are very experienced & are already celebrated worldwide, others are young & less well known & just starting to make their mark; all are driven by ambition, aspiration & passion. ...

The Modern History of Iraq is a remarkably readable account of contemporary Iraq, placing in historical perspective the crises & upheavals that continue to afflict the country. This text weaves together several important themes, including the search for a national identity, the struggle to achieve social & economic development, the changes in political dynamics, & the impact of foreign interventions, to provide readers with a holistic understanding of modern Iraq. Revised & updated throughout, the fourth edition features more discussion of cultural identity & media & society. In addition, this edition

Includes:: two new chapters on the events & shifts in the country of the early twenty-first century-the US intervention & withdrawal, the stabilization & subsequent unraveling of the Maliki government, the effects of the Arab uprisings, & the rise of ISIS-and their political, economic, & social consequences. Written by noted Iraq scholar Phebe Marr with new co-author Ibrahim al-Marashi, this text is essential reading for readers who seek to understand modern Iraq in the context of historical perspective.

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From Joseph Trivelli, co-head chef of the world-renowned River Cafe, comes the ultimate classic guide to laid-back, comforting Italian food. Trivelli first learned to cook watching his Italian grandmother transform a few simple ingredients into something mouth-watering within their family kitchen. In this, his first book, he brings up-to-date all the traditional Italian food he grew up with alongside his own inventive creations. Featuring over 150 original recipes that cater for quick dinners right up to family feasts, Joe`s focus is on fewer ingredients, exquisitely prepared. With chapters on pasta, fish, meat, vegetables & baked dishes, these are recipes sympathetic to the home cook
- easy to throw together but look & taste incredible every time. Beautifully designed with evocative photography throughout, this is the Italian cookbook every modern kitchen needs.
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For Colm Toibin & Carmen Callil, there is no difference between literary & commercial writing
- there is only the good novel:
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Every weekend, across the nation`s rolling countryside, watch out for the Mamils: middle-aged men in lycra`
- BBC News ` Mamils
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Since it was first published in 2006, this concise overview of the making of the contemporary Middle East has become essential reading for students & general readers who want to gain a better understanding of this diverse region. Writing for a wide audience, Mehran Kamrava takes us from fall of the Ottoman Empire to today, exploring along the way such central issues as the dynamics of economic development, authoritarian endurance, & the Israel-Palestinian conflict. For this new, thoroughly revised edition, he has brought the book fully up to date by incorporating events & issues of the past few years. The Modern Middle East now

Includes:: information about the June 2009 Iranian presidential elections & their aftermath, changes precipitated so far by the Obama administration, Israel's attack on Gaza in 2008, the effects of globalization on economic development, & more.

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Preserving is an ancient technique which speaks to a modern sensibility. It puts you in step with the seasons, you can use up leftovers, & it helps you rediscover a timeless kitchen craftsmanship
- all aspirations of the thoughtful modern cook. The Modern Preserver takes you through every aspect of preserving: from classic chutneys & jams, through pickles & fermentation, to cordials & compotes. It weds age-old methods with a very contemporary feel. There are fresh flavour pairings like Raspberry & Rose Jam, & Carrot & Citrus Chutney. There are ideas from across the world like Kimchi & Japanese Pickled Ginger. & there are more than 130 creative & unique recipes, be it for Strawberry & Lavender Gin or Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup. Kylee Newton is a passionate self-taught preserver with stalls at London`s Broadway, Maltby Street & Peckham markets under the name Newton & Pott. Here she

Includes:: both simple recipes & immersive projects, & her recipes make stylish gifts & reassuringly natural homemade treats.


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How did a `chai wallah` who sold tea on trains as a boy become Prime Minister of India? On May 16, 2014, Narendra Modi was declared the winner of the largest election ever conducted anywhere in the world, having fought a campaign unlike any before. Political parties in Britain, Australia & North America pride themselves on the sophistication of their election strategies, but Modi`s campaign was a master-class in modern electioneering. His team created an election machine that broke new ground in the use of social media, the Internet, mobile phones & digital technologies. Modi took part in thousands of public events, but in such a vast country it was impossible to visit every town & village. The solution? A `virtual Modi`
- a life-size 3D hologram
- beamed to parts he could not reach in person. These pioneering techniques brought millions of young people to the ballot box
- the holy grail of election strategists everywhere
- as Modi trounced the governing Congress Party led by the Gandhi dynasty. Former BBC correspondent & Downing Street communications expert Lance Price has been granted exclusive access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi & his team of advisers. With complete freedom to tell it as he finds it, he details Modi`s rise to power, the extraordinary election victory & its aftermath. The Modi Effect: Inside Narendra Modi`s campaign to transform India lifts the lid on a whole new box of tricks, where message-management & IT wizardry combined to create a vote-winning colossus of awesome potency. Praise for The Spin Doctor`s Diary ` Quite brilliant... These diaries have performed a public service of great importance.` Peter Oborne, Evening Sandard ` These are gripping diaries, acutely well-observed & written in fine prose. They provide the first insider diary account of Blair`s Number 10. They will be as fascinating to readers today as they will to future historians.` Anthony Seldon, author of Blair ` This is a riveting book, a genuine page-turner that will fascinate anyone with an interest in the inner wiring of the Blair Government. The true value of the book, however, lies in its wealth of asides & anecdotes about the key players on the New Labour team...excellent.` Matthew D` Ancona, Sunday Telegraph `A spin doctor he may have been, but what distinguishes Lance Price from some of his trade is that all who know or have worked with him will believe him, every word. He spun for others but he does not spin his own account. That is what makes his book so sensational.` Matthew Parris



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How did a `chai wallah` who sold tea on trains as a boy become Prime Minister of India? On May 16, 2014, Narendra Modi was declared the winner of the largest election ever conducted anywhere in the world, having fought a campaign unlike any before. Political parties in Britain, Australia & North America pride themselves on the sophistication of their election strategies, but Modi`s campaign was a master-class in modern electioneering. His team created an election machine that broke new ground in the use of social media, the Internet, mobile phones & digital technologies. Modi took part in thousands of public events, but in such a vast country it was impossible to visit every town & village. The solution? A `virtual Modi`
- a life-size 3D hologram
- beamed to parts he could not reach in person. These pioneering techniques brought millions of young people to the ballot box
- the holy grail of election strategists everywhere
- as Modi trounced the governing Congress Party led by the Gandhi dynasty. Former BBC correspondent & Downing Street communications expert Lance Price has been granted exclusive access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi & his team of advisers. With complete freedom to tell it as he finds it, he details Modi`s rise to power, the extraordinary election victory & its aftermath. The Modi Effect: Inside Narendra Modi`s campaign to transform India lifts the lid on a whole new box of tricks, where message-management & IT wizardry combined to create a vote-winning colossus of awesome potency.



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