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Ben Schott born London 1974. The son of a neurologist and a nurse achieved a double First from Cambridge. Schott's Almanac was first published in 2005 and is now a bestselling reference book published annually. Discover Schott's Almanac
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If you're too busy for long books; want a quick read for the train, tube or bus; or think reading is difficult or dull, Quick Reads are for you.
Featured Books
The Cleverness of Ladies (Quick Reads) Alexander McCall Smith
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
With his trademark gift for storytelling, international bestselling
author Alexander McCall Smith brings us five tales of love, heartbreak,
hope and the cleverness of ladies. Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
The Little One (Quick Reads) Lynda La Plante
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
This spooky tale from bestselling author Lynda La Plante will make you want to sleep with the light on. Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Get the Life You Really Want (Quick Reads) James Caan
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
Presents a ten-point plan to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. This title shows you how to manage your time, money and how to set your priorities and communicate well with... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Amy's Diary (Quick Reads) Maureen Lee
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
Set during the Second World War in Liverpool, this is a brand new Maureen Lee. On 3rd September 1939, Amy Browning decided to start writing a diary.
It was a momentous day for so... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Full House (Quick Reads) Maeve Binchy
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
Dee loves her children very much, but now they are all grown up, shouldn't they leave home? Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Doctor Who: Magic of the Angels (Quick Reads) Jacqueline Rayner
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
This is a thrilling all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and
Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the
spectacular hit series from BBC Television. Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Beyond the Bounty (Quick Reads) Tony Parsons
Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 15 March 2012.
A World Book Day 2012 Quick Read.
From the number one bestselling author comes a swashbuckling tale of mutiny and murder in paradise ... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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