Penguin Life's Books

My Life in Verse

A Journey through Poetry

By: Penguin

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For 2009, the BBC is planning a major 'Poetry Season' on BBC2 and BBC4. This landmark series on British Poetry will be the centrepiece of the season, and Penguin Classics is publishing the official anthology to tie-in with it. The anthology will include all the poems read or mentioned in the series as well as a large number of others selected to complement them. It should prove to be a hugely successful way of bringing the best of British poetry to a wide audience. The TV series is from the people who brought you Who Do You Think You Are and will consist of 4x60 minute episodes following a celebrity presenter on his or her life-journey through poetry. Each episode will focus on a theme that has inspired some of the great poetry of the past, and continues to do so, such as love and death, war and nationhood, nature and religion. The celebrities will be passionate and articulate about the way poetry has changed and enhanced their lives through all its various stages. Among them are poems chosen by actress Sheila Hancock exploring human relationships and the loss of a loved one, from Yeats and Tennyson to Blake and Larkin. Comic Robert Webb has selected the modern verse that inspired him, including the love sonnets of E. E. Cummings and the wordplay of Don Paterson. Musician Cerys Matthews celebrates the rich verse of Wales, Ireland and Scotland [poets], and writer Malorie Blackman chooses the [rich variety of] poetry that spoke to her, from Psalm 23 to Roald Dahl to Benjamin Zephaniah.

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0141901209

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9780141901206

The Courage To Start

A Guide To Running for Your Life

By: John "The Penguin" Bingham

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The Courage To Start

A Guide To Running for Your Life

By: John "The Penguin" Bingham

The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." Take your first step toward fitness and a happier, healthier life. Has the idea of running crossed your mind, but you haven't acted on it because you don't think you have the body of a runner? Have you thought about running but quit before you started because you knew that you would be breathless at the end of your driveway? Well, put aside those fears because you can do it. John Bingham, author of the popular Runner's World column "The Penguin Chronicles," transformed himself from an overweight couch potato who smoked into a runner who has completed eleven marathons and hundreds of road races. Forget about the image of a perfect body in skintight clothes, and don't worry about how fast or how far you go. Bingham shows how anyone can embrace running as a life-enhancing activity -- rather than as a competition you will never win. In an entertaining blend of his own success story and practical advice, Bingham provides reasonable guidelines for establishing a program of achievable goals; offers tips on clothing, running shoes, and other equipment; and explains how anyone can prepare for and run distances ranging from a few miles to marathons. After all, in running and in life, the difference between success and failure sometimes comes down to a single step. Waddle on, friends.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439147930

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9781439147931

Christian Beginnings

From Nazareth to Nicaea

By: Geza Vermes,Penguin Books LTD

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Christian Beginnings

From Nazareth to Nicaea

By: Geza Vermes,Penguin Books LTD

DIV The creation of the Christian Church is one of the most important stories in the development of the world's history, but also one of the most enigmatic and little understood, shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Through a forensic, brilliant reexamination of all the key surviving texts of early Christianity, Geza Vermes illuminates the origins of a faith and traces the evolution of the figure of Jesus from the man he was—a prophet recognizable as the successor to other Jewish holy men of the Old Testament—to what he came to represent: a mysterious, otherworldly being at the heart of a major new religion. As Jesus's teachings spread across the eastern Mediterranean, hammered into place by Paul, John, and their successors, they were transformed in the space of three centuries into a centralized, state-backed creed worlds away from its humble origins. Christian Beginnings tells the captivating story of how a man came to be hailed as the Son consubstantial with God, and of how a revolutionary, anticonformist Jewish subsect became the official state religion of the Roman Empire. /div

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Yale University Press

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0300195311

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First Proof

The Penguin Book of New Writing from India

By: Penguin Books

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First Proof

The Penguin Book of New Writing from India

By: Penguin Books

Penguin'S Annual Offering, First Proof Showcases New Writing And New Writers, The Purpose Being To Highlight Emerging Talent As Well As Writers Who Have Enjoyed Acclaim But Not As Wide A Readership As They Clearly Deserve. The Few Established Authors You Might Find Here Are Writing In A Genre Completely New To Them. A Selection Of Luminous Prose And Sparkling Poetry, First Proof 2 Covers Diverse Styles And Genres. From Reflections And Memories To Portraits And Biographies; From Society And Media Trends To Travel And History, This Second Volume Includes Works In Progress, Essays, Short Stories And, For The First Time, Poetry.

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0144001071

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9780144001071

The Little Book of Little Activists

By: Penguin Young Readers

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The Little Book of Little Activists

By: Penguin Young Readers

A celebration of political activism by America's youngest citizens--our children. You're never too young to care about your community or to stand up for your beliefs. That's the empowering message of this book, which is all about how real kids exercise their first amendment rights. Filled with inspiring photos of children at recent demonstrations and rallies, The Little Book of Little Activists also includes inspirational quotes from kids themselves on topics of equality, diversity, and feminism, as well as an introduction by Bob Bland, co-chair of the Women's March on Washington, and an afterword by civil rights activist Lynda Blackmon Lowery, author of Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March. Five percent of gross proceeds go to benefit the Children's Defense Fund. The Little Book of Little Activists is a child's very first introduction to political activism, presented at a level that they can understand and relate to. Perfect for parents who want to raise their kids to become participatory members of a democracy.

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0451478541

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9780451478542

Mother Teresa

100 Inspirational Quotes

By: Penguin Books India

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Mother Teresa

100 Inspirational Quotes

By: Penguin Books India

A TREASURY OF MEDITATIONS, PRAYERS AND REFLECTIONS FROM ONE OF THE MOST REVERED FIGURES OF OUR TIME Celebrating the life and sainthood of one of the most revered figures of our time with this treasury of meditations, prayers and reflections.

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9386057867

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9789386057860

The Queer Eye Guide: How to Love Yourself the Fab Five Way

By: Penguin Workshop

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The Queer Eye Guide: How to Love Yourself the Fab Five Way

By: Penguin Workshop

This insightful and detailed guide will help middle schoolers and high schoolers survive adolescence . . . with style! Whether you're craving some advice on after-school snacks or what to wear to prom, looking for a bedroom make-better, or searching for ways to work what you've got to become your best self, get ready to celebrate all the things that make you you with a little help from The Fab Five!

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059309509X

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9780593095096

The Portfolio Book of Great Indian Business Stories

Riveting Tales of Famous Business Leaders and Their Times

By: Penguin Books India

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The Portfolio Book of Great Indian Business Stories

Riveting Tales of Famous Business Leaders and Their Times

By: Penguin Books India

How did Dhirubhai Ambani build a polyester plant in record time? What made JRD Tata launch India’s first airline? How did Vijay Mallya wrest control of Shaw Wallace from Manu Chhabria? Why did Bhai Mohan Singh fall out with his favourite son and lose control of Ranbaxy? The Portfolio Book of Great Indian Business Stories contains excerpts from a selection of the finest business books published by Penguin Portfolio. This anthology features snippets from the lives of some of the most eminent business leaders India has seen—M.S. Oberoi, Ratan Tata, Aditya Birla and Rahul Bajaj, among others. There are tales of outstanding successes, crushing failures, extraordinary challenges and relentless determination, some of which chronicle the times when these legends were just simple businessmen trying to make a mark. The grit and ruthless persistence of these men defined who they were and the legacies they left behind.

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9352140214

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9789352140213

Aquarius

By: Berkley Publishing Group,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff

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Aquarius

By: Berkley Publishing Group,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff

Every day, people depend on their horoscopes for a glimpse of what's to come-and Berkley's popular Super Horoscopes offer the predictions that they're searching for. With special sections on the history and uses of astrology, these completely updated books will show readers exactly what the future holds for them. Includes: € Detailed yearly and daily forecasts € Your rising sign € Lucky numbers € The cusp-born 1900-2010 € Signs of the Zodiac € Character analysis € Love, romance, and marriage compatibility guide € Moon tables € Planting and fishing guides € Influence of the moon and planets € November and December 2004 daily forecasts repeated

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Berkley Trade

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0425196321

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9780425196328

Libra (Super Horoscopes 2005)

By: Brenda Jackson,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff,Ronald L McDonald

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Libra (Super Horoscopes 2005)

By: Brenda Jackson,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff,Ronald L McDonald

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Virgo

By: Brenda Jackson,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff,Ronald L McDonald

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Virgo

By: Brenda Jackson,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff,Ronald L McDonald

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Shining On

11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories

By: Penguin Random House

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Shining On

11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories

By: Penguin Random House

In this thoughtful and engaging collection, 11 acclaimed authors explore the highs and lows of growing up and shining on in the face of obstacles. A parent's departure, a sister's illness, a cheerleader's breakup, a family's secrets . . . these stories sensitively capture the challenges—and triumphs—of finding the way to a bright tomorrow.Featuring powerful stories by Lois Lowry, Meg Rosoff, Meg Cabot, Melvin Burgess, Sue Limb, and more. . . .A portion of the money generated from the sale of this book will benefit CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Children's Oncology Group, partners in the search for a cure for childhood cancer.

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Delacorte Press

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0307497852

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9780307497857

Time Out Boston

By: Penguin Books,Time Out Guides Ltd Staff

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Time Out Boston

By: Penguin Books,Time Out Guides Ltd Staff

This guide to Boston includes detailed accommodation listings; a complete critical round-up of the sights, museums, art galleries and architecture; information on where to eat and drink; and highlights of the area.

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0140293906

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Sagittarius

By: Brenda Jackson,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff,Ronald L McDonald

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Sagittarius

By: Brenda Jackson,Penguin Books Staff,Astrology World Staff,Ronald L McDonald

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Penguin Classics: The Catalogue

By: Penguin Classics

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Penguin Classics: The Catalogue

By: Penguin Classics

From books, all I seek is to give myself pleasure by an honourable pastime' Michel de Montaigne In 1946, E. V. Rieu's groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey established a cultural legacy that would bring the world's most compelling and influential literature to millions of readers around the globe. For over sixty-five years, Penguin Classics have been making works that were once the sole preserve of academics accessible to everyone; this catalogue offers a complete list of all titles in print across the list - more than 1,200 books, from Aristotle and Austen, to Zola and Zamyatin. It also features Michel de Montaigne's enchanting essay 'On Books'. 'The Penguin Classics, though I designed them to give pleasure even more than instruction, have been hailed as the greatest educative force of the twentieth century. And far be it for me to quarrel with that encomium, for there is no one whom they have educated more than myself' E. V. Rieu

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0718193474

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9780718193478

Magical Adventures

Sticker Activity Book

By: Penguin Young Readers Licenses

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Magical Adventures

Sticker Activity Book

By: Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Hatchimals fans can explore Hatchtopia while getting to know their favorite characters with this activity book and comes with a sticker sheet complete with adorable characters and collector cards that offer even more Hatchimals fun once the activities are done. Full color. Consumable.

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1524786357

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9781524786359

Penguin Pocket Book of Quotations

By: Penguin Group (Australia) Staff

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Penguin Pocket Book of Quotations

By: Penguin Group (Australia) Staff

A pocket-sized collection of over 500 quotations drawn from a variety of sources, including literature, songs, films, and political speeches.

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Puffin

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0140265899

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9780140265897

Time Out Paris

By: Penguin Books,Penguin,Time Out

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Time Out Paris

By: Penguin Books,Penguin,Time Out

Written and researched by Parisians, this complete handbook to the French capital has everything visitors need to know to make the most of their stay. The guide includes comprehensive listings of hotels and restaurants, museums, shops and markets, details on the extraordinary activities Paris night life has to offer, and more. Color and b&w maps and photos throughout.

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Time Out Guides

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0140259759

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9780140259759

Roget's II

The New Thesaurus

By: Penguin Books Staff,Peter Mark Roget, M.D., F.R.S.,Brenda Jackson,Ronald L McDonald

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Roget's II

The New Thesaurus

By: Penguin Books Staff,Peter Mark Roget, M.D., F.R.S.,Brenda Jackson,Ronald L McDonald

This thesaurus just contains synonyms.

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Berkley

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0425087948

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9780425087947

Time Out Buenos Aires

By: Penguin Books

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Time Out Buenos Aires

By: Penguin Books

Bouncing back from economic meltdown, Buenos Aires has reinvented itself. Bars, bistros and boutiques are springing up, major new museums have opened and tango is making a dramatic comeback -- and Time Out's resident writers have uncovered the best of it all. Fast-paced, 24-hour and compelling, this European-looking, Latin American-feeling city is a thrill for all travellers. Book jacket.

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014101363X

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9780141013633

Time Out Venice

By: Anne Hanley,Penguin Books

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Time Out Venice

By: Anne Hanley,Penguin Books

The second edition of the Time Out Guide has been comprehensively revised and updated by writers who live and work in this most romantic of cities. It leads you through Venice's famous sights and on into the magical labyrinth beyond: down tiny alleyways to echoing churches filled with art treasures, stopping en route at the restaurants and bars that only Venetians know.

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0140293914

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