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Parrot and Olivier in America

By: Peter Carey

Olivier is a French aristocrat, the traumatized child of survivors of the Revolution; Parrot the son of an itinerant printer who always wanted to be an artist but has ended up a servant. Born on different sides of history, their lives will be brought together by their travels in America. Peter Carey explores the adventure of American democracy, in theory and in practice, with dazzling wit and inventiveness.

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Antony Makes it Easy

By: Antony Worrall Thompson

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All of the 120 dishes in "Antony Makes it Easy" can be prepared in minutes. Some are quick to cook, while others are quickly prepared but can be left in the oven for hours. Packed with delicious meat, poultry, fish, vegetable and pudding recipes, this is the perfect companion to the way we live today.

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Bader's War

By: S.P. Mackenzie

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More than a quarter of a century after his death, Douglas Bader remains the most famous fighter pilot Britain has every known. While he had as many flaws as laudable qualities, Bader undeniably achieved great things, both during the Second World War and in his later work for the disabled. This title sheds light on various episodes in his life.

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On the Brink

By: Hank Paulson

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This is a fast-paced and dramatic re-telling of the financial crisis that nearly bought the developed world to its knees, from the former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson. As well as detailing the major decisions taken during the height of the crisis, Paulson puts forth the policies he believes need to be implemented to take us securely into the future.

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Imaginary Homelands

By: Salman Rushdie

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With candour, eloquence and indignation, this title carefully examines an expanse of topics; including the politics of India and Pakistan, censorship, the Labour Party, Palestinian identity, contemporary film and late-twentieth century race, religion and politics.

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Burning Rubber

By: Charles Jennings

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Charles Jennings tells the fast and dangerous story of motor sport's premier competition, from its beginnings in the suicidal Paris-to-Madrid races of the early 20th century to the brave new era of Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button in the 2000s.

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Listening to Grasshoppers

By: Arundhati Roy

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What happens once democracy has been used up? When it has been hollowed out and emptied of meaning? This title provides an exploration of the political picture in India. It shows how the journey that Hindu nationalism and neo-liberal economic reforms began together in the early 1990s is unravelling in dangerous ways.

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The Last Champion

By: Jon Henderson

Wimbledon champion three times in the 1930s, Fred Perry is the finest tennis player that Britain has ever produced. Less well known is that Perry came from an unprivileged background and found himself an outsider in a sport that looked down on the advancement of the under-classes. This title presents an account of Fred Perry's life.

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How Many Friends Does One Person Need?

By: Robin Dunbar

We are the product of our evolutionary history and this history colours our everyday lives. This work explains how the past underpins our current behaviour. It also explains phenomena such as why 'Dunbar's Number' (150) is the maximum number of acquaintances you can have, why babies are born premature and the science behind lonely hearts columns.

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