George Hall doesn’t understand the modern obsession with talking about everything. ‘The secret of contentment George felt lay in ignoring many things completely.’ Some things in life however cannot be ignored. At fifty-seven George is settling down to a comfortable retirement building a shed in his garden reading historical novels listening to a bit of light jazz. Then Katie his tempestuous daughter announces that she is getting remarried to Ray. Her family is not pleased – as her brother Jamie observes Ray has ‘strangler’s hands’. Katie can’t decide if she loves Ray or loves the wonderful way he has with her son Jacob and her mother Jean is a bit put out by all the planning and arguing the wedding has occasioned which get in the way of her quite fulfilling late-life affair with one of her husband’s former colleagues. And the tidy and pleasant life Jamie has created crumbles when he fails to invite his lover Tony to the dreaded nuptials. Unnoticed in the uproar George discovers a sinister lesion on his hip and quietly begins to lose his mind.The way these damaged people fall apart – and come together – as a family is the true subject of Mark Haddon’s disturbing yet very funny portrait of a dignified man trying to go insane politely.

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For years Nadezhda and Vera two Ukrainian sisters raised in England by their refugee parents have had as little as possible to do with each other – and they have their reasons. But now they find they’d better learn how to get along because since their mother’s death their aging father has been sliding into his second childhood and an alarming new woman has just entered his life. Valentina a bosomy young synthetic blonde from the Ukraine seems to think their father is much richer than he is and she is keen that he leave this world with as little money to his name as possible. If Nadazhda and Vera don’t stop her no one will. But separating their addled and annoyingly lecherous dad from his new love will prove to be no easy feat – Valentina is a ruthless pro and the two sisters swiftly realize that they are mere amateurs when it comes to ruthlessness. As Hurricane Valentina turns the family house upside down old secrets come falling out including the most deeply buried one of them all from the War the one that explains much about why Nadazhda and Vera are so different.In the meantime oblivious to it all their father carries on with the great work of his dotage a grand history of the tractor.

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For years Nadezhda and Vera two Ukrainian sisters raised in England by their refugee parents have had as little as possible to do with each other – and they have their reasons. But now they find they’d better learn how to get along because since their mother’s death their aging father has been sliding into his second childhood and an alarming new woman has just entered his life. Valentina a bosomy young synthetic blonde from the Ukraine seems to think their father is much richer than he is and she is keen that he leave this world with as little money to his name as possible. If Nadazhda and Vera don’t stop her no one will. But separating their addled and annoyingly lecherous dad from his new love will prove to be no easy feat – Valentina is a ruthless pro and the two sisters swiftly realize that they are mere amateurs when it comes to ruthlessness. As Hurricane Valentina turns the family house upside down old secrets come falling out including the most deeply buried one of them all from the War the one that explains much about why Nadazhda and Vera are so different.In the meantime oblivious to it all their father carries on with the great work of his dotage a grand history of the tractor.

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Get acquainted with a northern soul Jimmy Nail has been a household name since Auf Wiedersehen Pet hit our screens in the 1980s. since then his career as an actor and a musician has put on him on the silver screen alongside Madonna and given him a No. 1 hit single. Success on this astonishing scale was beyond the wildest dreams of the working class lad whose harsh childhood and brutal schooling put him on a collision course with Strangeways. But a short spell in prison helped propel Nail onwards and upwards. With the support of his friends and family it wasn’t long before Jimmy’s unique talents and single-minded determination brought him attention of a different kind and changed his life for ever. In A Northern Soul Jimmy Nail tells his own vivid story in this intriguing inspiring and sometimes confounding account of how one man rose to fame and fortune by refusing to be anything but himself.

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Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable alcoholic mother a mother who played tortuous unpredictable games – games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. She no longer considered Dave a son but a slave; no longer a boy but an ‘it’. His bed was an old army cot in the basement his clothes were torn and smelly and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog’s bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him. This book covers the early years of his life and is an affecting an inspirational book of the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. ‘Dave Pelzer conveys brilliantly how his own determination allowed him to keep alive his dream of one day find a family who would be proud to call him their son. Truly touching and emotionally shocking. A marvel’ Best

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Brilliantly funny teenage angst author Louise Rennison’s fifth book about the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Louise is a star on the HarperCollins teenage list. 11.20 a.m. This is my fabulous life: the Sex God left for Whakatane last month and he has taken my heart with him. 11.25 a.m. Not literally of course otherwise there would be a big hole in my nunga-nungas. 11.28 a.m. And also I would be dead. Which quite frankly would be a blessing in disguise. 12.00 p.m. It is soooo boring being brokenhearted! !but Georgia doesn’t remain brokenhearted for long: frequent snogging extravaganzas with old flame Dave the Laugh and the arrival of jelloid-knee-inducing Italian Stallion Masimo mean that Georgia has her work cut out to be the composed sex-kitten that she aspires to be. Follow Georgia’s hilarious antics as she desperately muddles her way through teenage life and all that it entails: make-up disasters rapidly expanding nunga-nungas school — urgh unsympathetic friends highly embarrassing family (and pets) and of course BOYS.

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Cookery Demonstration Experience for Two This is a great opportunity to pick up some great cookery tips! Enjoy a warm welcome complimented with refreshments on your arrival. A qualified chef will then provide you with a cookery demonstration in a fun atmosphere where you will witness the cooking of 2 – 3 courses. Then it will be your turn to taste the meal and enjoy a light lunch served with a glass of wine. You will get to take home the recipes as a momento of your day. (Programme varies depending on the location). About Cookery Demonstration Experience for Two When can you go? This experience is available on selected dates, from March to September. How long does the activity last? Your activity will last for approximately 2 to 3 hours. You need to know The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old. There are no fitness requirements for this activity. You don’t need any experience to enjoy this experience. You and how many others? There’ll be a maximum of 21 other people in your group. Family and friends Sorry, you can’t bring friends or family along to watch you do this activity. We cant control the weather Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions Where? Edinburgh; Nottingham, Yorkshire, Essex, London We are really sorry but loyalty points cannot be used against activities because they come from a large number of different suppliers who do not allow us to make discounts. Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Cookery Demonstration Experience for Two

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A new take on the classic game of Hangman. Perfect as an after dinner game at dinner parties, or just as fun for the whole family on a rainy afternoon. It certainly is more fun actually building the porr hanged man rather than just drawing him on a piece of paper.

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Chocolate Making Workshop Experience If you’ve never tasted hand-made chocolate created from the freshest ingredients before, then first and foremost you can expect this workshop to be a revelation to your taste-buds! At the Manchester location you will learn the art of the chocolatier and create your own delicacies on this fantastic course. This introductory taster course enables you to get up close and hands on with your favourite food – chocolate. With the expert guidance of the chocolatier you will create a chocolate teddy bear which will form the centre piece for you to surround with hand made truffles. At the London location you will learn about the origins of chocolate and the process from bean to bar, before learning how to make fudge, praline and truffles. You will demonstrate your cookery skills as you cut, dip and decorate your own chocolate under a skilled chocolatier’s guidance. You will get to take home a ribbon-tied box of your own home-made chocolates, as well as detailed recipes to make at your leisure. About The Chocolate Making Workshop Experience When can you go? This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year. How long does the activity last? Your whole experience will last between 2½ to 3 hours. You need to know The minimum age for this activity is 18 years old. If you have a stomach upset, you must not attend. Please inform of any disabilities or if pregnant. No food or wine allergies. Please inform on booking if diabetic or a vegetarian. No previous experience is required. You and how many others? You will share your experience with other class members. Family and friends Unfortunately, you cannot bring any friends or family with you on this experience. We cant control the weather Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions Where? London; Whitefield, Manchester; Bournemouth, Dorset, Stratford upon Avon/Leamington Spa/ Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, Newcatle-Upon-Tyne We are really sorry but loyalty points cannot be used against activities because they come from a large number of different suppliers who do not allow us to make discounts. Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Chocolate Making Workshop Experience

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