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The year is 1483 and England is in peril. The much-despised Richard III is not long for the throne, and the man who will become Henry VII stands poised to snatch the crown for himself. But for twelve-year-old John Collan, living in a remote village with his widowed father, these matters seem far away. But history has other plans for John.

Le Grand Meaulnes is one of the great classics of French literature, a mysterious, even impressionistic tale of adolescence in the French countryside in the dying years of the 19th century. A teenager, Agustin Meaulnes, arrives in a country school, and his strong personality immediately affects its rural atmosphere, especially in the eyes of his younger school companion, the 15 year old François.

Brought to you by Penguin. CHRIS FLETCHER IS A MAN WITH SECRETS . . . One woman dead. Nineteen years ago, PC Chris Fletcher's lover was found dead in an abandoned house. One woman missing. Now, his loyal wife has disappeared without a trace. A man with everything to lose. There's no doubt that...

Who would have thought that something as simple and natural as meeting and keeping a partner would need a manual? After all, it's easy, right? Wrong. It seems these days the only bit of romance we see is when another film version of Pride and Prejudice get released. Perfect Romance contains 52 brilliant little ideas that you can use to invigorate your love life. So what are you waiting for?

When you think of your current job do you conjure up an image of a scrawny rat scratching at the corner of its cage desperate to get out? Then it's time to make a move. It may seem daunting but you can find your dream job. Here are 52 brilliant little ideas to finally get the job of your dreams and find total career happiness.