A collection of Terry Pratchett's short works, fiction and non-fiction, with annotations by Pratchett and by the editors.

Product Description: Are you in need of a pick me up? Then you need to change your life, you need to solve your own problems, but how? The author has gathered together a number of tactics that anyone can use to solve their own problems, including how to disentangle problems and how to manage money and avoid financial temptation...read more

France is defined by claims of uniqueness made by or about the French. Aspects of Contemporary France illuminates the contemporary economic, cultural, political and social climate of France. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this book explains the historical background to controversial issues. It also traces France's road to nationhood through religion, language and territory.Each chapter is by a specialist in the field and is based on the most up to date information and research. Beginning with the present day, the book traces the historical background to events and provides a context for evaluation. The wide-ranging and varied themes covered include:* political parties* regions in the market place* television and film* women* secularism and Islam* linguistic policies* French consumersThe book also offers a helpful chronology at the end of each chapter, a detailed bibliography and a recommended reading list.Aspects of Contemporary France presents an analytical as well as informative appraoch to French Studies. It provides a readily accessible but in-depth understanding for students of France or French civilization at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Product Description: The vultures gather round a small museum somewhere in Scotland after the grim discovery in the stores. Pauline, a computer expert, finds herself having to sort it all out when she can't even sort out her own life. And she never seems to be wearing the right shoes.

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