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"This is a title that should be compulsory reading for those that think they are so clever, ie:- our MPs & LORDS!
Perhaps then they may be able to formulate policies that can be for the benifit of"... (read full reviews)
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"Having read the eBook version unfortunately I have missed out on any images within the book however this also helped me to digest the words better. Michael Haag provides a very well written unbias"... (read full reviews)
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"This book is an attempt to understand the phenomenon of urban transformation in Shanghai, one of the world's fastest growing cities Having once been alucrative treaty port, Shanghai has re-embarked on"... (read full reviews)
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"The WI where tasked with many things during the war years, including collection of salvage, care of evacuated children and preserving many tons fo fruit and vegables which they'd grown or"... (read full reviews)
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"One of the interesting Penguin Underground Lines series - this time an insight into the lives of the 'children of the underground' - those who our society has failed and would seemingly rather ignore,"... (read full reviews)
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"he thought the book was great took it a little bit tongue in cheek but has now adjusted his wardrobe according some of the suggestions and it has peaked his interest in wines and he has subsequently"... (read full reviews)
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"An unflinching account of the frustrating and almost unimaginable poverty and corruption many are trapped by in today's India. I would recommend reading the author's note at the back first, as"... (read full reviews)
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"well written, easy to read, intelligent and insightful."... (read full reviews)
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"This is a timely defence of working class people who only seem to exist for the media as stereotypes - lazy, drunken, foul-mouthed, badly dressed benefit scroungers. As the author makes clear that is"... (read full reviews)
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"Written in French academic style and dealing with French life-styles and markers of social standing in the 1960s, Bourdieu's book is nevertheless of universal scope and highly rewarding as a study and"... (read full reviews)
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"I first bought this book on a visit to Grand Lodge in London when I was an Entered Apprentice. At the time I chose to ignore some of the subjects, which were actually discussing degrees which I had"... (read full reviews)
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"Betsy sadly died before the completion of this book, but it is a tribute to her family and only right that it made it to print. She tells of her courtship with Bryce, and married traveller life in"... (read full reviews)
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"Not usually a fan of history books, I found this a fascinating delve into a time I knew very little about. Without being over-whelmed, I found myself learning and remembering all the information which"... (read full reviews)
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"Absolutely brilliant! Please, please read!"... (read full reviews)
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"An accessible and comprehensive introduction to developmental psychology that will appeal to a wide range of readers from undergraduates to professionals."... (read full reviews)
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"Been on my to read list since I bought a copy in January 2004. One of the core texts for the courses offered as part of the Contemporary London studies programme at Birkbeck College. I would recommend"... (read full reviews)
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"Quite a self opnionated book by an architectural critic. Reminises of the glory of London but makes some very actutely observed statements about the politcal, economic and social condition of the"... (read full reviews)
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"This is a fun book and interesting facts all about the every day running of the household and the Queen, I have enjoyed this book so much I read it Twice and now passed it onto my mother, we all have"... (read full reviews)
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"This book explores street culture and the work of top street artists around the world. From Banksy's stencil art to Mark Jenkins' full body casts, Street World provides a fascinating look into a world"... (read full reviews)
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"This book touched me in a way i didn't believe possible. It gave a true and harrowing account of what it is like to lose a child and how, eventually, you learn to live again whilst never forgetting."... (read full reviews)