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The Forsyte Saga: Volume 1 (Penguin Modern Classics)
by John GalsworthyThe Forsyte Saga is the first part of John Galsworthy’s magnificent, well-loved Forsyte Chronicles, which trace the changing fortunes of the wealthy Forsyte dynasty through fifty years of material triumph and emotional disaster. The Forsyte Saga begins as the nineteenth century is drawing to a close, and the upper middle classes, with their property and propriety, are becoming a dying section of society. The Forsytes are blind to this fact, clinging to their conventions and ‘brilliant respectability’. As dignified Soames Forsyte struggles to uphold the old moral code in the face of the social revolution resulting from the Great War, his wife Irene’s extraordinary beauty causes even more disruption. The bitter feud between them comes to split the Forsyte family for two generations.
Gangland: The Lawyers
by James MortonWhile many lawyers are honest, for Gangland figures, the best lawyer is often corrupt – a ‘shyster’ – who will act as a go between with the police, provide false alibis, bribe and intimidate witnesses, jurors and judges and occasionally organise robberies and burglaries. Sometimes these lawyers even kill or may be killed themselves.Gangland: The Lawyers brings us such lawyers as Frank Ragan, who acted for three mob leaders, and James Sawyer, the barrister and forger involved in the first Great train Robbery. From the amazing story of Gambino crime boss John Gotti (the ‘Teflon Don’) and his attorney Bruce Cutler, to the American judge Joseph Peel, who had his co-judge killed, James Morton presents a worldwide history of these shady individuals and their seedy but compelling stories.
Good Food: Triple-tested Recipes
by Good Food GuidesHot and spicy, mild, creamy and comforting, Thai, Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian - the word 'curry' encompasses a huge variety of exciting dishes. With long lists of spices and unfamiliar ingredients, it might seem like a complex dish to cook and leave you more inclined to call for a takeway, but once you know the basics, creating a delicious curry is simple. Including quick curries when you're short on time, classic curry dishes made easy, delicious side dishes and new ideas using curry spices, and plenty of vegetarian ideas, Good Food has collected 101 of their most popular curry recipes. Every idea is accompanied by a full-colour photograph and a nutritional breakdown so you can create a home-cooked curry with complete confidence and know exactly what is in every bite.
The Good Republic
by William PalmerOpening in 1939, this novel spans 50 years and depicts the central character's life as a political emigre in a run down part of London. He is invited to return to his home city by the renascent nationalist movement where he learns the price of remaining an "innocent" in history.
The Good Room: Why we ended up in a debtors' prison – and how we can break free
by David McWilliamsA forensic, entertaining polemic from the author of The Pope's Children.Ireland is deeply in debt, beholden to the IMF, the EU and the bond markets. Its economy is frozen, and years of austerity are ahead.It didn't have to be this way - and it doesn't have to be this way. In The Good Room, David McWilliams, who spotted the dangers of the Irish property bubble and imbalances within the eurozone at a time when other commentators were cheerleading the boom, explains the bizarre economics behind Ireland's current predicament, and illuminates a different path for the country. He illustrates the consequences of debt and austerity for ordinary Irish people and explains why austerity can't work. And he shows that history offers numerous useful models for Irish recovery - provided we open our eyes to them. Economics is about people like you. The Pope's Children was the book that connected the dots between economics and daily life in Ireland during the boom years. The Good Room does the same for the Ireland of the bust, and is - in its call for a completely different approach - an even more urgent and necessary work.'McWilliams has a great knack for bringing a complex economics story to life. He is also funny. In economics, that's a rare and persuasive combination.' Stephanie Flanders, Irish Times'A gifted and often courageous polemicist who has done more to popularize the debate about economics in Ireland than anyone else' Irish Independent'McWilliams makes a compelling argument for the need for a different approach to Irish and European economic management ... [A] realistic, pragmatic call for innovative policies that take account of proven economic theory' Sunday Business PostDavid McWilliams is Ireland's leading popular economist, and a columnist for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Business Post. He is the author of the bestsellers The Pope's Children, The Generation Game, and Follow the Money.
The Forsyte Saga: Volume 3 (Penguin Modern Classics)
by John GalsworthyIn this final volume of The Forsyte Saga Galsworthy writes about the lives and loves of the Cherrell family, cousins of the Forsytes. For centuries, the Cherrell sons have left their home of Condaford Grange to serve the state as soldiers, clergymen and administrators, but the 1930s bring uncertainty in a world of rapidly altering morals and unemployment. Galsworthy’s portrayal of the effect of political change on individuals show him as a great social novelist as well as the author of one of the most gripping family sagas ever written.
Ganglands: Brazil (Ganglands)
by Ross KempDeep in the heart of Rio, a new gang has emerged in the favelas. A gang with a sinister reputation, heavy-duty weaponry and a seemingly limitless drug supply. Recruited by the shady organization Trojan Industries, teenage tearaway Luiz Alves must gain initiation, infiltrate the gang and find out who's backing them.But with guns on every street corner and the threat of exposure - and brutal death - hanging over his head, Luiz's mission of discovery isn't his biggest problem.Staying alive is.
Good Food: Triple-tested Recipes
by Good Food GuidesEven if it is raining outside, this little book of sunshine will help lift the gloom with a wealth of comforting, cheerful dishes to keep the summer atmosphere alive. All tried-and-tested by Britain's top-selling BBC Good Food Magazine, these Mediterranean recipes are guaranteed to be packed full of intense flavour. With full-colour photography to accompany every dish and a practical ingredients list of Mediterranean authentics and easy-to-find alternatives, this really is a must-have summer cookbook.
Fortnum & Mason Honey & Preserves
by Fortnum & Mason PlcFor over 300 years Fortnum & Mason has been internationally renowned for its style, elegance, English charm and above all, as a purveyor of foods of the finest quality, including a distinguished range of honey and preserves.This beautiful pocket book celebrates Fortnum's outstanding heritage in preserving. From the fascinating history of its preserves and why Fortnum & Mason continues to use time-honoured methods in their manufacture, to how the store came to house a colony of bees on its rooftop, this is a charming collection of anecdotes and stories alongside over 50 delicious recipes using honey and preserves. From Scallops with Honey, Soy and Chilli, Beef and Stout Puff Pastry Pie and a Marmalade-glazed Ham to delicate teatime treats and elegant puddings, there is a something for every occasion and every time of the day.Beautifully illustrated with colour photography and line illustrations throughout, you can now enjoy a taste of Fortnum's at home.
Ganglands: Russia
by Ross KempTrojan Industries are in Russia and there's a new gang in their sights. Eagles 88, a twisted group of Neo-Nazi extremists, are terrorizing the streets of Moscow, attacking innocent civilians. Can Alexi Zukov, Trojan's latest teenage recruit, infiltrate the inner workings of the gang and save the capital's streets from another tragedy?
Good Food: Triple-tested Recipes
by Jane HornbyFor quick, easy and mouth-watering food, look no further than Italian cooking. Using the minimum of ingredients and just a touch of Mediterranean inspiration, Italians have always been able to create dishes that take little effort but can delight and dazzle the tastebuds. There are meal ideas to suit every occasion in this handy cookbook: from light snacks and easy treats to meaty stews and a wealth of pasta recipes - wholesome Bolognese, creamy carbonara, rich lasagne and fresh and zingy pesto, to name but a few.With the team at Good Food, the UK's best-selling cookery magazine, triple-testing each recipe, you can be confident that each dish will work first time. Accompanied by full nutritional breakdowns and colour photographs throughout, 101 Italian Feasts is the ideal guide to the delights that Italian food has to offer.
The Good Soldier
by Ford Madox FordA brilliant and heart-rending evocation of destructive passion.When John Dowell and his wife befriend Edward and Leonora Ashburnham they appear to be the perfect couple. He is a distinguished soldier and she is beautiful and intelligent. However, what lies beneath the surface of their marriage is far more sinister and their influence leads John into a tragic drama that threatens to destroy everything he cares about. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE HELLER
Good Food: Triple-tested Recipes
by Angela NilsenPacked with inspirational ideas, impressive menus and fantastic recipes, with this Christmas cookbook, festive foodies will find everything they need to make Christmas magical. Add sparkle to party food, rev up the Turkey roast, delight your guests with truly decadent desserts. From canapés to Christmas cake, the team at BBC Good Food Magazine will take you every step of the way with mouthwatering, simple recipes that won't keep you in the kitchen for days on end.
The Good Soldier
by Ford Madox FordThe Dowells, a wealthy American couple, have been close friends with the Ashburnhams for years. Edward Ashburnham, a first-rate soldier, seems to be the perfect English gentleman, and Leonora his perfect wife, but beneath the surface their marriage seethes with unhappiness and deception. Our only window on the strange tangle of events surrounding Edward is provided by John Dowell, the husband he deceives. Gradually Dowell unfolds a devastating story, in which everyone’s honesty is in doubt. This extraordinary novel of passion and betrayal is a masterpiece of narrative skill and emotional depth.
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders
by Daniel DefoeBorn in Newgate prison and abandoned six months later, Moll's drive to find and hold on to a secure place in society propels her through incest, adultery, bigamy, prostitution and a resourceful career as a thief ('the greatest Artist of my time') before she is apprehended and returned to Newgate. If Moll Flanders is on one level a Puritan's tale of sin and repentance, through self-made, self-reliant Moll its rich subtext conveys all the paradoxes and amoralities of the struggle for property and power in Defoe's newly individualistic society.
The Gangster's Wife: An Empire Built on Cards
by David LeslieFor almost four decades, Margaret 'Mags' McGraw was a keeper of secrets. Her husband, Tam, the notorious 'Licensee', amassed a fortune by leading a safe-cracking gang before masterminding a spectacular £50-million drugs racket.Mags was a devotee of Tarot cards and fortune telling, so when Tam and his associates wondered whether luck would be with them, it was to her that they turned. But Mags discovered that the cards warned of much more than years in prison cells: they predicted death. She learned that her own husband was also doomed to a fate that was unexpected by everyone but her: Tam died in the arms of the wife he called his 'rock' while her secret lover frantically tried to save him.In The Gangster's Wife, Mags reveals her gripping life story, from being a London clippie through often hilarious days running an ice-cream van during the infamous Glasgow Ice Cream Wars to managing a notorious bar, being agony aunt to the toughest criminals around, hiding a secret love and sharing a life with The Licensee.
Good Food: Triple-tested Recipes
by Orlando MurrinDivided into Starters and Salads; Snacks and Light Meals; Pasta and Rice and Noodles; Poultry and Meat; Fish and Seafood, and Desserts, you're guaranteed to find a delicious, easy recipe for every occasion in Good Food 101 Simple Suppers. Taken from BBC Good Food Magazine, Britains top cookery title, the 101 recipes are all short and simple with easy-to-follow steps, using readily available ingredients and are accompanied by a full-colour photograph of the finished dish. Whether you choose Turkey and Wild Mushroom Fusilli, Lamb with Root Vegetable Crush or Roasted Nectarine with Ginger Crumbs, every recipe has been tried and tested by the Good Food team to ensure fantastic results, every time you cook.
Forza Italia: The Fall and Rise of Italian Football
by Paddy AgnewWhen journalist Paddy Agnew and his girlfriend Dympna touched down in Rome in 1985 in search of adventure, sunshine and the soul of Italian football (well, Paddy was looking for that), they were travelling into the uncharted terrain of a country they did not know and a language they did not speak.It soon became clear that neither Italy nor Italian football would be boring. In that first week in Italy, Michel Platini and Juventus won the Intercontinental Cup, whilst just days later the PLO killed 13 people in a random shooting at Rome's Fiumicino airport. Paddy covered both stories. The coming years saw the rise of TV tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, as he became owner of AC Milan and then Prime Minister of Italy, naming his political party 'Forza Italia' after a football chant. In that same period, Argentine Diego Maradona became the uncrowned King of Naples, leading Napoli to a first ever Scudetto title in 1987, notwithstanding a hectic, Hollywood-esque lifestyle that mixed footballing genius with off-the-field excess.Forza Italia is a fascinating tale of inspired players, skilled coaches, rich tycoons, glitzy media coverage, Mafia corruption, allegations of drug taking and fan power - culminating in the 2006 World Cup victory that delighted a nation and a match-fixing scandal that shocked the world. It is also a personalised reflection on the consistent and continuing excellence of Italian football throughout a period of huge social, political and economic upheaval, offering a unique insight into a society where football has always been much more than just a game.
The Garden Forager: Edible Delights in your Own Back Yard
by Adele NozedarRevitalise your recipes with the joys and satisfaction of foraged ingredients from your garden and beyond. In high-end restaurants and in the home, more and more cooks have unearthed the pleasures of using natural, foraged ingredients. But, what few realise is that you don't necessarily have to go rootling in hedgerows or woodlands to find them. Many of our own gardens contain an abundance of edible and medicinal plants, grown mainly for their ornamental appearance. Most gardeners are completely unaware that what they have actually planted is a rather exotic kitchen garden. The Garden Forager explores over 40 of the most popular garden plants that have edible, medicinal or even cosmetic potential, accompanied by recipes, remedies, and interesting facts, and illustrated throughout in exquisite watercolours by Lizzie Harper. This beautifully illustrated book redefines how we look at our gardens and unleashes the unknown potential of everyday plants - making it a must-have for anyone interested in gardening, cooking, or foraging. 'jammed full of fascinating garden lore, culinary history and clever recipes' Susan Low, Delicious
The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex
by Mark KermodeIf blockbusters make money no matter how bad they are, then why not make a good one for a change?How can 3-D be the future of cinema when it's been giving audiences a headache for over a hundred years? Why pay to watch films in cinemas that don't have a projectionist but do have a fast-food stand? And, in a world where Sex and the City 2 was a hit, what are film critics even for? Outspoken, opinionated and hilariously funny, The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex is a must for anyone who has ever sat in an undermanned, overpriced cinema and wondered: 'How the hell did things get to be this terrible?'
Garden of Desires: The Evolution of Women’s Sexual Fantasies
by Emily DubberleyFemale sexual fantasy began in 1973 with Nancy Friday’s multi-million-selling collection of real women’s fantasies, My Secret Garden. Until that book was published, female sexual fantasy did not exist; not even within the pages of Cosmopolitan, their opinion at the time being: ‘Women do not have sexual fantasies, period. Men do.’Friday’s book changed all that. Now, exactly forty years on from Friday’s masterpiece, leading sex writer Emily Dubberley is curating a brand new female fantasy classic for the modern era. It’s a post-Fifty Shades, post-Sex and the City world and in Garden of Desires, hundreds of real women share details of their most private thoughts.This is an exploration of the meaning of desire. Dare to read, dare to dream, and dare to discover the new truths of female sexuality. The stories are red hot and completely original. And they’re going to make your heart beat faster – and make headlines nationwide.
Good Food: Triple-tested recipes
by Good Food GuidesThe perfect accompaniment to a picnic, party spread or even just a nice cup of tea, cupcakes and small baked treats can lift your mood and satisfy that craving or sweet tooth. This fantastic collection from the experts at Good Food, the UK's best-selling cookery magazine, brings together all of their favourite baking recipes into one handy cookbook. Whether you want quick and easy cupcakes, rich chocolatey muffins, seasonal fruity treats or that extra-special recipe for birthdays and occasions, you're sure to find it here.With each triple-tested baking recipe followed by a detailed nutritional breakdown and colour photograph, you can bake delicious treats for family and friends with complete confidence.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Rise and Fall of Pontypool RFC
by Nicholas Bishop Alun CarterWhat made Pontypool such a great seam of talent for the Welsh national team? Why were they hated and feared in equal measure by other clubs in Wales and across the Severn? What made Ray Prosser a coach ahead of his time?In this engrossing book, Alun Carter and Nick Bishop recount the dramatic story of the rise and fall of one of the great enigmas of Welsh club rugby: Pontypool RFC. They chart the glories and violence of the amateur era in the 1970s and ’80s before the club entered a period of steady decline in the age of professionalism, reaching the point of bankruptcy after a crippling legal battle with the Welsh RU. It is a symbolic tale of the disintegration of the social fabric that held a once-great club together, both on and off the playing field – often irresistibly funny, eventually tragic, but always larger than life.
The Fossil Detectives: Discovering Prehistoric Britain
by Douglas Palmer Hermione CockburnFossils provide us with a tantalizing glimpse of Britain's prehistoric past and hold the key to unlocking the secrets of life's history and evolution. Since the appearance of primitive organisms in Britain more than a billion years ago, oceans, deserts, swamps and vast mountains have come and gone in our corner of western Europe; forests of long-extinct trees, flowers and grasses have covered the land, and dinosaurs and other strange creatures have roamed across it. How do we know? The evidence is all around us - in the rocks and fossils that lie beneath the landscape.In this highly informative and practical book, which accompanies the BBC series, presenter Hermione Cockburn and renowned palaeontologist Douglas Palmer take an in-depth look at the most exciting fossil stories from around the country. When and why were dinosaur fossils first discovered in Britain? How was the biggest fish ever to have swum in the sea unearthed near Peterborough? What do modern medical techniques have to offer fossil hunters?Packed with colour photographs and illustrations, Fossils Detectives is full of surprising facts and features. And for those who want to try their hand at some fossil detecting of their own, the book includes an extensive regional gazetteer of fossil-hunting sites and places to visit, and guidance on identifying your fossil finds.Get ready for some time travel around Britain, with the Fossil Detectives!
Good Food: Triple-tested recipes
by Good Food GuidesFilling, comforting and endlessly adaptable, soups and side dishes can be the ideal solution to any mealtime dilemma. Whether you're looking for light summery lunches, wholesome dishes for the winter months or quick and easy weeknight dinners, 101 Soups and Sides can provide the inspiration you need. With ideas ranging from chilled seasonal soups and fresh salads for those long summer lunchtimes to hearty winter broths and hot sides to warm up a cold night, you'll find recipes here to use all year round.Each recipe is accompanied by a detailed nutritional breakdown and is triple-tested by the experts at Good Food, the UK's best-selling cookery magazine, so you can cook with complete confidence. With colour photographs throughout, this compact cookbook lets you create stylish and satisfying dishes with ease.