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.The "Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood (York Notes Advanced)
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by: Coral Ann Howells

August 29, 2003
This book is ideal for revision at A level, although make sure you actually read The Handmaids Tale. I found it very useful, and it made interesting points.
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.Analysing Architecture
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by: Simon Unwin

September 25, 2003
I found this book rather unsatisfying. Like so many instructional works in design, the duality of tacit and explicit knowledge was not bridged and again like so many works of this sort it relies upon a rehearsal of historical and contemporary precedents and exemplars to illustrate formal spatial, geometric and structural concepts. Talking about design is not the same as doing it and I did not feel the book helped one to set about tackling a design problem. The many hand drawn illustrations are engaging - the better ones are those that have not been traced or rendered over from photographs.
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.Tunnels, Towers and Temples: London's 100 Strangest Places
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by: David Long

April 19, 2007
Sequels aren't meant to be as good as the original, are they, but having enjoyed David Long's SPECTACULAR VERNACULAR last year I had to have this one, and I'm not disappointed. Far from it. In fact for anyone bored with all those London books which just go over the same old ground again (Tower of London, yawn) these two books have been a revelation to me. Packed full of places and buildings most of us don't even notice, and with every one photographed and explored by an author with a real talent for the subject, they're original, funny, and above all fascinating in terms of the detail, the history and the personalities they describe and which together make London what it is today.
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.Secret Gratitude Book
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by: Rhonda Byrne

December 03, 2007
As other reviewers have said the book is a journal, which is another name for a 'posh' notebook. Yes you could go out and buy a notebook from 'Woolies'. The whole idea of the law of attraction is to bring abundance into all areas of your life, so do you want to write your dreams and desires into a lovely journal or a cheapie notebook, the choice is yours! I have been using the law of attraction to create what I want in my life long before the secret was out! The law of attraction has been around since time began, it certainly does work, but you have to get into the feeling of being abundant and grateful, a cheapie notebook would not do that for me. Its the difference between wanting a Porsche or a Panda!
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.The Rough Guide to India (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
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by: David Abram, Devdan Sen, Nick Edwards, Mike Ford, Beth Wooldridge, Daniel Jacobs, Joshua Goodman, Anil Mulchandani, Laura Stone, Caroline Sylge

October 01, 2008
Despite the inferior quality of the photo reproduction I've always thought that Rough Guide is better value than Lonely Planet. It is generally more informative, more erudite, and the style is arguably geared to a wider readership, while LP leans more towards backpackers and gap-year students. I also think LP is more prone to hyperbole while Rough Guide is normally unflinchingly honest about places. It's perceived negativity is for me a bonus as it is often better to travel with lower or at least realistic expectations. As it says in the opening gambit, many travellers head for India expecting to 'encounter a timeless ascetic wonderland and are surprised to find one of the most materialistic societies on the planet'. I think this is pretty spot-on. There ... Read More:
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.Canon EOS 40D Digital Field Guide
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by: Charlotte K. Lowrie

April 11, 2008
Having been a keen amateur photographer for 40 years, I hoped this book would "top up" my knowledge for this advanced bit of kit. Well, just a few pages in, I realised how little I knew and very quickly was taking much better shots and working my way through the more sophisticated features.

Sections on white balance, photo styles and computer editing, whilst not always specific to the 40D, are very useful indeed.

Highly recommended for getting the most out of the great camera.
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.The Cleaning Bible: Kim and Aggie's Complete Guide to Modern Household Management
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by: Kim Woodburn, Aggie MacKenzie

April 05, 2007
I did like this book but for me it's more of a dip in and out book and isn't as nearly as motivational as say Anthea turners perfect housewife I find this book good for getting stains out of things i.e carpets and furniture rather thanka "right lets get going" book!!!
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.1001 Most Useful French Words (Beginners' Guides) (Beginners' Guides)
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by: Buxbaum

March 28, 2003
For the price, this is a must buy for anyone learning French or needing a handy lookup.

All words are placed in context with a French sentence alongside an English translation.

Come on - for this price, do what I did an just buy it!

Worth every penny!
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.Perfect Interview (Perfect)
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by: Max Eggert

July 05, 2007
I agree with all the other folk here. This is a really helpful, short snappy little guide for interview preperation. A friend suggested it and every time she reads this book before an interview she gets the job !
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.The Rough Guide to Babies
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by: Miranda Levy

May 25, 2006
I thought this was a good book - VERY easy to read and worked it's way through the chapters well. It certainly helped set the foundations for the early days of parenthood, although I don't feel it's the kind of book that I'll have lying around to use as a reference tool once the bundle of joy arrives. It has definitely made me feel a lot calmer about the whole thing and I'd recommend it to anybody as an excellent starting point.
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