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February reading from Pickabook

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February, 2008

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Thank you for shopping with Pickabook. Here’s a selection of some exciting new releases for you and your loved ones, all available from us at fantastic discounts. And, of course, there are many more wonderful books on our website. Click here for the website

On Chesil Beach - by Ian McEwan (author of "Atonement")

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ON CHESIL BEACH

By: Ian McEwan

Edward and Florence, who have married that morning, are sitting
down to dinner in a hotel room overlooking Chesil Beach. Neither
newlywed is entirely able to suppress their anxieties about the
wedding night to come. This wonderful novel shows how the course
of life can be changed by a single gesture which has not been
made or by a word which has not been spoken. From the author of
"Atonement".

The Lovers’ Book - For the Lover Who’s Best at Everything

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THE LOVERS’ BOOK

By: Kate Gribble

Are you struggling to find that perfect Valentine’s gift for
your loved one? Look no further. "The Lovers’ Book" is the
essential, quirky present for everyone, packed full of
swoonworthy tips, facts and amorous anecdotes, including
fascinating stories of famous lovers, how to make the perfect
breakfast in bed, quotations from literature to melt the
heart, and the most passionate cities in the world for a weekend
getaway.

Further Adventures in Search of Perfection

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FURTHER ADVENTURES IN SEARCH OF PERFECTION

By: Heston Blumenthal

In anticipation of Heston Blumenthal’s second TV series, this
book examines eight classic dishes to find out how to cook them
to perfection, as well as exploring the culture and history
behind the food we eat. This original and inspiring look at
kitchen classics features: Trifle, Baked Alaska, Fish Pie,
Hamburger, Peking Duck, Chicken Tikka Masala, Risotto and Chilli
Con Carne.

Grand Prix Driver by Driver

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GRAND PRIX DRIVER BY DRIVER

By: Philip Raby

This book includes details of drivers who have driven in Grand
Prix events from the earliest events onwards. Each driver is
profiled with statistical information including how many races
they participated in, which teams they raced for and the number
of podium finishes. Whether you’re a fan of today’s Formula-1
events or prefer the old-fashioned races, this book is a must
for all fans of motorsport.

For Love of Politics

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FOR LOVE OF POLITICS

By: Sally Bedell Smith

This book reveals a presidency of ‘two for the price of one’, in
which Hillary Clinton was not Bill’s wife but also his political
collaborator. It shows the Clintons’ whole relationship as being
founded on politics. It presents a shocking picture of the
Clintons’ complex and murky financial affairs, and a
sobering account of the extent of Bill’s philandering.

Sweeney Todd

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SWEENEY TODD

By: Mark Salisbury

This lavish, full-colour hardback official companion volume to
the film "Sweeney Todd" has been produced in close co-operation
with Tim Burton and the production team. It includes a foreword
by Tim Burton himself, over 200 photographs, concept drawings
and production designs, and extracts from the screenplay, as
well as interviews with the cast and crew.

The Royal Horticultural Society Allotment Notebook

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RHS ALLOTMENT NOTEBOOK

Make the most of your plot with this spiral bound, structured
record book. The Allotment Notebook provides space to create a
survey of shape, aspect and soil so that you can plant to
maximise space and conditions. Other sections help with forward
planning, crop rotation and dates and yields of harvests. A
wipe-clean ‘To Do’ list will ensure that you can make the most
of every visit to your plot.

Annabel Karmel’s New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner

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ANNABEL KARMEL’S NEW COMPLETE BABY AND TODDLER MEAL PLANNER

By: Annabel Karmel

This new meal planner aims to make it easy for mums to give
their child the best start in life with fresh, home-cooked food.
The illustrated collection of recipes offers menu charts to help
you shop and plan ahead, and takes you through the various
stages of feeding your baby and toddler.

Spot’s Storytime Collection: Five Favourite Tales

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SPOT’S STORYTIME COLLECTION: FIVE FAVOURITE TALES

By: Eric Hill

Every day is an adventure with Spot! Join Spot as he has fun in
the garden and at school, plays with his friends and celebrates
his birthday. These popular stories are just right for reading
aloud and are ideal for all young Spot fans. Includes ‘Spot’s
Garden’, ‘Spot’s Show and Tell’, ‘Spot’s Camping Trip’, ‘Spot’s
New Game’ and ‘Happy Birthday, Spot’.

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29Jan 08

Romantic Valentine’s Day gift ideas at The Book People

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Roses are red…

This time of year our thoughts turn to romance, love
and telling that special someone how much we care.

Saying ‘I love you’ with a book makes a very special Valentine’s Day
gift. Our selection will inspire and bring out the romantic in you…

Great Loves Series
20 books for £15… save £84
Exploring love in its many varied forms,
this set is a thoughtful gift for the one you love… or 20 gifts to
share out!

In The Night Garden - 4 book set - £4.99 save £10

Sir Edmund Hillary - View from the summit £2.99 Save £5

The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl - £3.99 Save £4

Benazir Bhutto - Daughter of the East - £2.99 Save £7

Usborne Activities - 365 things to make and do - £4.99 save £8

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09Jan 08

Best Sellers from the book people

The following are the best selling titles from last week in adult and children’s categories:

Adult titles:
BOOKS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD… - 20 BOOKS
THE POSITIVELY POOH COLLECTION - 6 BOOKS
NIGELLA EXPRESS
WORD POWER - 5 BOOKS
THE NATURE OF BRITAIN
ELMERS BABY RECORD BOOK
RACHELS DIARY 2008
MICHAEL CONNELLY THRILLERS - 10 BOOKS
MAKE YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE GREETINGS CARDS
PENGUIN CELEBRATIONS - 14 BOOKS
THE VEGETARIAN STUDENT COOKBOOK
THE BLAIR YEARS
HOW TO DRAW - 6 BOOKS
JAMIE AT HOME
COOK YOURSELF THIN
RAINFOREST
THE CURRY COMPANION
RICE SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE
HOW TO READ AN ENGLISH GARDEN
PARTY FUN!

Children’s titles:
THE REDWALL SERIES - 10 BOOKS
ANGELINA AND THE PRINCESS - PADDED BOOK & CD
ALICES ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND (POP UP)
DAISY DUCK - 4 BOOKS
BARBIE COLOUR AND ACTIVITY SET - 4 BOOKS
FAIRY CHARM - 10 BOOKS
CINDERELLA
STEP-BY-STEP CRAFT SERIES - 10 BOOKS
HOORAY! FOR WINNIE-THE-POOH: A POP-IN-THE-SLOT ADVENTURE
PETER RABBIT STORYTIME - 4 BOOKS
LITTLE COOKS BIG COOK BOOK
THE FINN FAMILY MOOMINTROLL SERIES - 6 BOOKS
JULIA & AXEL BOX SET - 5 BOOKS & 1 CD
USBORNE FAIRYTALE STICKER STORIES - 6 BOOKS IN A ZIPLOCK BAG
FOLLOW THAT BEAR IF YOU DARE!
SHREK COOKBOOK
THE FOURTH KING
EVERYDAY WORDS IN FRENCH
PADDINGTON - 7 BOOKS IN A FLIP CASE
X-TREME LATIN

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12Dec 07

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Only two weeks to go! The Book People has amazing presents the whole family will love.

We've got lots more gift ideas online now!

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05Dec 07

Christmas reading at Pickabook

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Christmas, 2007

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Thank you for shopping with Pickabook. Here are some of our most popular books this Christmas. We hope that they will make suitable gifts for you and your loved ones. And, of course, there are many, many more wonderful gift ideas on our website, all at incredibly low prices. Click here for the website

Little Miss Box Set

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LITTLE MISS BOX SET

By: Roger Hargreaves

This Limited Edition box set has been specially produced for Christmas. It includes all 33 Little Miss books in one box set. At only £25.99, it’s fantastic value, and it will make a lovely gift for your little miss. But hurry: we have only a limited number of copies left.

Famous Five Box Set

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FAMOUS FIVE BOX SET

By: Enid Blyton

This Limited Edition box set contains 7 Famous Five titles: Five On A Treasure Island, Five Go Adventuring Again, Five Run Away Together, Five Go To Smugglers Top, Five Go Off In A Caravan, Five On Kirrin Island Again, and Five Go Off To Camp. While stocks last.

Secret Seven Box Set

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SECRET SEVEN BOX SET

By: Enid Blyton

This Limited Edition box set contains 10 Secret Seven titles, including The Secret Seven, Secret Seven Adventure, Well Done Secret Seven, Secret Seven On The Trail, Go Ahead Secret Seven, Good Work Secret Seven, Secret Seven Win Through and Three Cheers Secret Seven.

1080 Recipes

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1080 RECIPES

By: Simone and Ines Ortega

A collection of Spanish recipes, covering food such as tortilla and bacalao. It includes menu plans from various Spanish chefs, cooking tips and a glossary of terms and ingredients. It offers readers the opportunity to take their first steps in Spanish cooking or to expand their repertoire of recipes.

The Letters of Noel Coward

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LETTERS OF NOEL COWARD

By: Noel Coward

Noel Coward’s multi-faceted talent as an actor, writer, composer, producer and war-time spy brought him into close contact with the great, the good and the merely ambitious in film, literature and politics. This collection of letters provides a portrait of an unique artist who made a huge mark on the 20th century.

Sinatra

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SINATRA

By: Terry O’Neill

This remarkable book includes photographs which capture a relationship which spanned three decades and which take us behind the scenes of Sinatra’s incredible life. It is the author’s personal homage to the great man and his music.

30,000 Years of Art

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30,000 YEARS OF ART

30,000 Years of Art presents 1,000 great works of art from all periods and from all regions of the world, arranged in chronological order for a general readership. Each work is accompanied by key caption information (such as date, title and place of origin) and a short text providing more information and explaining the art-historical context.

Soul on the Street

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SOUL ON THE STREET

By: William Roache

As the last remaining member of the original Coronation Street team, Bill Roache has become a legendary and much loved figure. In this fascinating and inspirational book, he discusses his life as an actor in “The Street” and describes the times and events that have shaped his spiritual understanding.