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BUILT Slim Neoprene Kindle Sleeve, Black (fits Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle and Kindle Touch)
BUILT Slim Neoprene Kindle Sleeve, Black (fits Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle and Kindle Touch)
Price: £24.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality and fit, 24 May 2013
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I was worried by some of the other reviews here, but the sleeve fits very well, holds the Kindle snugly and is very well made.

It is rather expensive, but the quality and fit more than make up for this.

44 Scotland Street (44 scotland street series: vol 1)
44 Scotland Street (44 scotland street series: vol 1)
Price: £3.99

5.0 out of 5 stars Just wonderful, 14 May 2013
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Having read all of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency books, and it has to be said, having enjoyed every single page of them, it was with a little trepidation that I decided to enter the world of 44 Scotland Street.

This is a work of a very accomplished story teller, as page by page we become entwined in the lives of the characters, and the end up so hooked we have had to buy Espresso Tales the moment the last page of 44 Scotland Street was turned.

Delightful
Wonderful
Totally enjoyable

Consider the Fork: A History of Invention in the Kitchen
Consider the Fork: A History of Invention in the Kitchen
by Bee Wilson
Edition: Hardcover
Price: £12.80

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly charming..., 14 May 2013
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This is a lovely, charming, gentle book, which with a gentle voice introduces us to a whole new take on history.

This is far from a dry read, the author, in the main, writes in an engaging style, about areas that one never guessed would or could be so fascinating.

An excellent gift for the foodie in your life...

What the Best College Students Do
What the Best College Students Do
by Ken Bain
Edition: Hardcover
Price: £18.57

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be on every students book list, 14 May 2013
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This is a superb book that is a truly inspirational read.

With the cost of going to college or university climbing higher and higher a book that will help students to get the most out of their experience is long overdue.

This book, which is well written by a well regarded expert in his field is both informative, educational, motivational, and above all practical.

If you know someone, young or old, embarking on a college or university course, this book could just help to change their lives - it is that good.

Selling For Dummies
Selling For Dummies
by Ben Kench
Edition: Paperback
Price: £8.96

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, detailed introduction to the subject, 14 May 2013
This review is from: Selling For Dummies (Paperback)
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The Dummies series of books never cease to amaze me.

They take subjects that are often complex and make them accessible in an easy to read and engaging smile.

I offer selling skills training, and was amazed at the depth with which this book looks at core concepts.

Of course every chapter will not be for eery person, however I am sure that there is much in this book to benefit any reader.

The other advantage of a book like this, is that it gives a grounding in the subject which allows further reading at a higher level, once the basic concepts have been grasped.

A recommended book for anyone looking to start the path of developing and improving their selling skills.

Black & Decker 2 in 1 Steam Mop, 1600 Watt, White/ Blue
Black & Decker 2 in 1 Steam Mop, 1600 Watt, White/ Blue
Offered by Big Red Toolbox
Price: £124.95

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - a powerful cleaning solution, 8 May 2013
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I have a large and bulky Polti steam cleaner which I love, and so this smaller steam mop has a lot to live up to!

I am used to steam cleaning, not using chemicals, saving money and sterilising surfaces, and so will not comment on these generic aspects of steam cleaning.

Pros of this machine

The steam is ready in seconds
There is a ready to go indicator light which changes colour
The mop is very effective with plenty of steam and 3 settings
The mobile device is very effective for smaller jobs, taps, sinks etc
Steam burst is useful for deeper grime
The pads get filthy very quickly, but can be washed, and are easy to replace with new ones (unlike other cleaners where I was not able to buy new pads)
The carpet glider is effective and I have treated a few stains with great success.

There really are no significant negatives.

Recommended.

David Attenborough in His Own Words
David Attenborough in His Own Words
by Sir David Attenborough
Edition: Audio CD
Price: £4.49

3.0 out of 5 stars Very strange, 8 May 2013
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This is a somewhat strange collection of interviews and programmes featuring David Attenburgh.

There is a continuity announcer in the crudest sense of the word.

There is much repetition of facts as David Attenburgh recounts the same anecdote on different programmes, which were never intended to be listened to back to back.

There is nothing wrong with this CD.

It is just a collection of not very well edited pieces.

Not recommended.

Forgotten Fruits: The stories behind Britain's traditional fruit and vegetables: A Guide to Britain's Traditional Fruit and Vegetables from Orange Jelly Gooseberries and Dan's Mistake Turnips
Forgotten Fruits: The stories behind Britain's traditional fruit and vegetables: A Guide to Britain's Traditional Fruit and Vegetables from Orange Jelly Gooseberries and Dan's Mistake Turnips
by Christopher Stocks
Edition: Paperback
Price: £6.74

5.0 out of 5 stars A really excellent book, 21 April 2013
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This is an excellent book, which as well as being well researched and very informative is also fascinating and a thoroughly enjoyable read.

This is a book I keep coming back to and rereading.

If you would like to know more about the stories behind our forgotten fruit then I can not rate this book highly enough.

Recommended without reservation

Guardians of Stone (The Relic Seekers)
Guardians of Stone (The Relic Seekers)
by Anita Clenney
Edition: Paperback
Price: £8.02

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me, 21 April 2013
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The promise of this book was, "Indiana Jones meets Stephanie Plum in bestselling author Anita Clenney's new series about a gutsy treasure hunter with a rare gift, and the two men vying for her heart."

As someone who loves Indiana Jones and is reading their way through Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum stories this seemed a winning combination.

However in truth I struggled to make that connection.

I also had not realised that the story was also described as "Paranormal" a whole genre that leaves me cold.

So, I am afraid this book is just not for me...

Live and Let Die: James Bond 007
Live and Let Die: James Bond 007
Price: £4.74

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very entertaining read, 20 April 2013
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This is my second Bond book.

The story is a little more complex than Casino Royale, the first of the "Bond Books"

This book is well worth reading and has excellent characterisation, and a very strong descriptive narative, as with all good writing each sentence seems to move the story on, overall this is a good story very well told.

One has to remember the book was published in 1954 and so may seem a little racist in its language to our more sensitive ears, however in all other respects the writing is timeless.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and after the perhaps slightly simplistic story in Casino Royale found this a much more accomplished novel.

I am looking forward to reading the next one...

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