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This is the complete guide to the hidden gems, the quiet and
peaceful spaces that make London such a special place, now updated
with even more places to visit. England's capital is a big,
exciting, bustling city. But not everyone wants to be in a busy,
noisy place. Sometimes Londoners and visitors alike need somewhere
peaceful where they can talk, relax or read a book. This charming
guide can show you where to find these hidden, peaceful places in
the midst of the capital's hustle and bustle. From lesser known
gardens and parks to tucked away cafes and galleries, this unique
and original guide will take you off the beaten track in search of
attractive places where you don't need to strain to hear each other
speak! A city guide like no other, it is full of interesting and
quiet places to meet, drink, eat, swim, rest, shop, sleep or read,
with short descriptions, travel and contact details for each place
and illustrated with simple but atmospheric photographs. A
must-have guide for both Londoners and visitors to the capital.
Also available in the London Guides series is London Villages, a
guide to the unique and independent villages that make up the great
city of London and contribute to its unique charm.
You can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars the next time you
go shopping.
Whether you are shopping for a car or consumer electronics, you
are going to run into professional salespeople. They are trained
and ready to reach right into your pocket and take your money for
the things you want.
Are you ready to meet them or are you still an amateur
buyer?
You can learn the skills to stand up to the professionals and
keep more of your money.
From his experience with salespeople in Fortune 500 companies
and his own personal successes, Robert E. Tevis presents you with
key negotiation concepts and techniques to turn you into a threat
to the professionals. Even if you have never bargained before, you
can use these simple and effective techniques to get more for your
money.
It's your money. Don't you want to keep it?
Fair trade is a growing global movement. A huge and widening range
of fair trade goods are now available in the shops. Why is fair
trade so important? This book provides 50 reasons why buying fair
trade delivers a host of benefits to people and the planet. It's an
inspiring account of how every consumer can play a part in
improving and even saving lives and making global trade work better
for poor people. Did you know that buying fair trade: -- Helps
eradicate sweatshops -- Helps end child labour -- Reduces the debt
burden on developing countries' farmers -- Ensures small-scale
farmers can earn a living wage -- Supports and protects the
environment? This book provides a critical guide to international
trade and shows that fair trade presents a realistic and positive
alternative for farmers and producers in developing countries. By
improving schools, healthcare and working conditions, the fair
trade movement has already saved lives and empowered whole
communities. This book shows how every consumer can help make a
difference in the fight to end poverty and inequality.
'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better
than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman
you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntosh Can she get
her life back online?Tired of being underestimated, Annie Valentine
is determined to prove to everyone that she can make her life a
success. Her job as a personal shopper is brilliant, but she's now
intent on setting up a shoe and handbag empire of her own. To get
there, she'll do anything and go anywhere - the handbag factories
of Italy are calling! But what started out as a fun after hours
project is getting slightly out of hand. Because Annie is working
around the clock to bag the perfect bargain, and her family life
and relationship with adorable Ed is feeling the strain. Annie
knows she is getting in too deep, but the more she tries to pull
back, the more risks she takes. Soon, everything Annie loves is on
the line and perhaps the only way to have it all is to step into
the real world again.... Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and
Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from
bestselling author Carmen Reid. What readers are saying! "If you
love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this.
Wonderful." Bestselling author, Katie Fforde "Annie Valentine is a
wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out
my wardrobe for me!" Bestselling author, Jill Mansell "You will
enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying
with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A
fantastic read!" Reader review "Fantastic read, couldn't put it
down" Reader review "Can't wait to read the next one!" Reader
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'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better
than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman
you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntoshCan she make it
big in the big apple? When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in
the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it's a pinch me moment. She's
finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a
million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it
a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to
show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of other and
daughter bonding...what could possibly go wrong? But back home in
London, husband Ed faces a scandal at work and knows, in his heart,
he needs Annie back. Suddenly Annie finds herself torn between her
true love in London and her new love, New York. Does it have to be
fashion or family...or can Annie Valentine have it all? Fans of
Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this
laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.
What readers are saying! "If you love shopping as much as you love
a great read, try this. Wonderful." Bestselling author, Katie
Fforde "Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to
burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!" Bestselling
author, Jill Mansell "You will enjoy getting to know Annie
Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall
in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!" Reader review
"Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" Reader review "Can't wait to
read the next one!" Reader review
This is the complete guide to the local neighbourhoods of London,
filled with all the city's best secrets and hidden gems, and now
updated with even more great spots! Offering an intimate view of
the city, this unique guidebook allows you to explore the capital
city's best local neighbourhoods, highlighting the small,
locally-known enclaves of independent shops, cafes and public
spaces that give the capital its inimitable character. From
Columbia Road to Clarendon Cross, there are dozens of tucked away
'villages' in London and this compendium of thirty of the most
unique and vibrant is your key to exploring the city in a new way.
Whether you want to enjoy a few glasses of pinot gris at a local
bistro before catching an independent art-house film in Bermondsey
street, or if you would prefer to indulge in a beauty spa before
browsing the cheeses, meats and wines of MacFarlane's deli in
Abbeville village, this guide will have something to suit all
tastes and preferences. With atmospheric photographs, an
illustrated map for each village, and a short text that sums up its
spirit, history and location, this charming guide is a great
starting point to seeing this great city in an entirely new light!
Also available in the London Guides series is Quiet London, a guide
to some of the capital's most peaceful and secluded spots to visit,
for those who want to see a different side of the bustling city.
When launched, the Ford Capri was revolutionary. It was a car that
set the European market alight, allowing even a buyer on a modest
budget an intoxicating whiff of the exotic whilst keeping running
costs ataffordable levels. That status eroded over time, and the
Capri sat in the classic car doldrums for many years, its true
worth unrecognized. That situation has thankfully changed, and
Capri values are rising rapidly, so care has to be taken to make
sure you end up with the best one possible for your money. This
guide takes the potential purchaser through a short initial
examination to weed out the obviously defective followed by a more
comprehensive step by step look at the body and mechanical parts,
where the clear, jargon-free text accompanied by over 100
photographs sheds light on even the darkest corners of the Capri's
construction. A unique points marking system ensures that nothing
is overlooked, and an accurate final picture of the car's condition
can be viewed in relation to the asking price.
From the early forms of loans to farmers up to present day credit
cards, consumer credit has always been part of human life; however,
ever since the Bible, controversy has reigned as to its legitimacy.
It is the history of this controversy that is presented here.
Outlining significant developments in different aspects of consumer
credit from the Hammurabi Code through to current questions such as
household overindebtedness, the authors shed historical light on
modern debates.
As The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide kicks off its sixth
decade, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and
historians returns with its 51st edition. In addition to the latest
prices, the Guide will feature an extensive array of market reports
that break down the marketplace's incredible boom during COVID-19!
We take a look at Dick Tracy's 90th anniversary, how disabilities
have been portrayed in comics, the latest inductees for The
Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Static/Hardware cover by Denys
Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz.
'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better
than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman
you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntoshHer passion is
fashion... but she's on a budget! Personal shopper Annie Valentine
is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover
series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more
scrimping and saving, finally all her hard work has paid off. But
life in the spotlight isn't all it's cracked up to be. Soon, Annie
discovers this is TV on a shoestring and her budget is zip. But
more than this, Annie feels as though the women she should be
helping to look fabulous, go away feeling all the more like fashion
failures! Can Annie make it in the spotlight? Or will making it big
mean losing who she really is? Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey
Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy
from bestselling author Carmen Reid. What readers are saying! "If
you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this.
Wonderful." Bestselling author, Katie Fforde "Annie Valentine is a
wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out
my wardrobe for me!" Bestselling author, Jill Mansell "You will
enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying
with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A
fantastic read!" Reader review "Fantastic read, couldn't put it
down" Reader review "Can't wait to read the next one!" Reader
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Money-saving advice from Canada's leading consumer advocate
In this book Ellen Roseman distills the financial advice she
gives in her columns and blogs into 81 quick tips that all
Canadians can use to help them spend sensibly, save money, and
avoid costly consumer traps. This book of "personal finance
greatest hits" is filled with illustrative examples and cautionary
advice from Roseman and stories from her faithful readers. Filled
with a wealth of information, the book includes the low-down on
dealing with banks and car dealers, cutting costs of communication
services, improving your credit, buying and renovating a home,
fighting online fraud, ensuring you have the right insurance, and
more.Offers an easy-to-use guide for being smart with your
moneyIncludes how to advice on handling the most common financial
pitfallsContains the best advice from Ellen Roseman's columns and
blogsWritten by Canada's most popular and savvy consumer
advocate
Don't spend another dollar until you read Ellen Roseman's
best-ever tips for saving money and making wise financial
decisions.
This field guide gives the reader access to the largest parts store
in the world for 1946-1948 Dodge Deluxe and Custom D24 models, with
information from more than 200 aftermarket catalogs for Dodge parts
made in the U.S.A. On-the-spot identification is made possible by
part number listings, separating D24 parts from thousands of
similar ones. Line drawings adapted from factory literature,
brochures and advertisements illustrate the key features and
details of parts as they would be found at swap meets or flea
markets. Using this book in combination with the Internet,
parts-hunters can quickly identify and acquire what they need
online.
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