Redundancy, the life changer: books for jobhunters.

A Listmania! list by Anna Farrow "miss_anna" (London, UK)
 
The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume hardback (movie cover)
1.  The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume hardback (movie cover) by J. R. R. Tolkien
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  "Jesus, it's long. But it's worth it.  Better than the film, fills you in on information wilfully omitted in the film and gives you a better understanding of events."
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
2.  Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
The list author says:
  "Delightful Deep South snapshot; engaging, charming and disturbing in turn.  Forget the film, it killed the book."
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Night Watch: (Discworld Novel 29) (Discworld Novels)
3.  Night Watch: (Discworld Novel 29) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "And his entire back catalogue.  Ok, the Discworld back calalogue.  If you're new to Pratchett, start with  Guards! Guards!  then  Men at Arms  then back to the first in the series.  All hail Pterry..."
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A Fish Caught in Time
4.  A Fish Caught in Time by Samantha Weinberg
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  "One of nature's marvels, the Coelacanth.  With fossils dating back 400 million years and thought to be extinct, this is it's story since re-discovery in 1938.  Absorbing and well written."
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War Of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts
5.  War Of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts by Louis de Bernieres
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  "and the next two of his books.  Surreal, unique and funny with a dark side. Wonderful, unrelentingly intelligent writing and, mercifully, nothing like Captain Corelli where L de B sold out."
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I and Claudius
6.  I and Claudius by Clare de Vries
The list author says:
  "Quite good travel writing by a woman who's in love with her cat.  Seriously in love.  This is one for those of us who knows how she feels."
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Asterix and Cleopatra (Classic Asterix paperbacks)
7.  Asterix and Cleopatra (Classic Asterix paperbacks) by Goscinny
The list author says:
  "Learn how live like a true Queen. Invent cakes like those presented to Cleo. Light the fire, pour some tea and eat some of that excessive cake.  Laugh, smile and be charmed by the best of the series."
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Selected Poems (Fyfield Books)
8.  Selected Poems (Fyfield Books) by Robert Herrick
The list author says:
  "Romantic poetry approached with earthy, bodice-ripping honesty.  Touches of whimsy abound, but passion reigns."
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Ariel
9.  Ariel by Sylvia Plath
The list author says:
  "Get your brain in gear, read and think.  A depressed and suicidal author left us wonderful, accessable words."
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Mordant's Need (1) - The Mirror of Her Dreams
10.  Mordant's Need (1) - The Mirror of Her Dreams by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "If you've stuck through all 6 parts of Thomas Covenant, rest assured, this is *alot* less hard going!  It's pretty damn good. Infact, it might need re-reading again after finishing Tolkien."
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And the Ass Saw the Angel
11.  And the Ass Saw the Angel by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds fame.  Bizarre, surreal and hearty writing with glorious, divinely poetic writing in places.  Stick with it, you won't regret it."
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Aberystwyth Mon Amour
12.  Aberystwyth Mon Amour by Malcolm Pryce
The list author says:
  "League of Gentlemen wierdness in the style of  a pulp fiction detective story.  It's bloody marvelous!  Speed knitters of the world: unite!!"
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The Stars' Tennis Balls
13.  The Stars' Tennis Balls by Stephen Fry
The list author says:
  "Fry's intelligence is already legend and this book shows he's also a marvelous writer.  Unlike   The Liar   this does not scream *Fry* at all. Very well thought out and highly recommended."
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Fast Food Nation: What the All-American Meal is Doing to the World
14.  Fast Food Nation: What the All-American Meal is Doing to the World by Eric Schlosser
The list author says:
  "Focussing predominantly on the US, but ultimately highlighting global fast food, this is well written, accessable & highly informative.  Read it and boycot fast food forever for fear of your health."
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Restoration: Rebuilding of Windsor Castle (The Royal Collection)
15.  Restoration: Rebuilding of Windsor Castle (The Royal Collection) by Adam Nicolson
The list author says:
  "Starting at just before the fire to the event itself, but mostly detailing the astonishing work carried out to restore the building and the spaces within.  Fascinating and awe inspiring."
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Vigor Mortis: From Fear to Fashion - Discarding the Death Taboo
16.  Vigor Mortis: From Fear to Fashion - Discarding the Death Taboo by Kate Berridge
The list author says:
  "A very in-depth, intelligent, heavily researched book about death written with a light hand.  This book should be required reading for all of us."
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Moby Dick: Or, the Whale (Penguin Popular Classics)
17.  Moby Dick: Or, the Whale (Penguin Popular Classics) by Herman Melville
The list author says:
  "Surprisingly easy read for a classic!  Bloody marvelous book!  Read it for the pleasure, the gain of knowledge or even just to be able to say that you've read it."
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Why Men Don't Iron: The New Reality of Gender Differences
18.  Why Men Don't Iron: The New Reality of Gender Differences by Anne Moir
The list author says:
  "A non man-bashing, non militant feminist gender gap book that shows us that men are great, just as women are.  Should read by men too, despite the girlie presentation of the book cover."
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The Vintner's Luck
19.  The Vintner's Luck by Elizabeth Knox
The list author says:
  "Charming, poignant and bittersweet. The fact that I lent mine to my *ex*-boss is not an indication of it's worth!"
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Italian Neighbours: An Englishman in Verona
20.  Italian Neighbours: An Englishman in Verona by Tim Parks
The list author says:
  "A good, funny observation of Italian family life.  Lively characters and a wonderful portrayal of the life some of us may like to lead."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

I, Claudius & Claudius the God
21.  I, Claudius & Claudius the God by Robert Graves
The list author says:
  "Deeply researched, intelligent and utterly gripping.  Superb rendition of historical fiction."
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Toast: Homage to a Superfood
22.  Toast: Homage to a Superfood by Nick Parker
The list author says:
  "Ideal reading recalling lazy, hazy student days and student meals that we job-hunter's may soon be forced to re-enact...!"
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