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Small Man in a Book

By: Rob Brydon

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Rob Brydon tells story of his slow ascent to fame and fortune in Small Man in a Book. A multi-award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter known for his warmth, humour and inspired impressions, Rob Brydon has quickly become one of our very favourite entertainers. But there was a time when it looked like all we'd hear of Rob was his gifted voice. Growing up in South Wales, Rob had a passion for radio and soon the Welsh airwaves resounded to his hearty burr. However, these were followed by years of misadventure and struggle, before, in the TV series Marion and Geoff and Gavin and Stacey, Rob at last tickled the nation's funny bone. The rest, as they say, is history. Or in his case autobiography. Small Man in a Book is Rob Brydon's funny, heartfelt, honest, sometimes sad, but mainly funny, memoir of how a young man from Wales very, very slowly became an overnight success. Rob Brydon was brought up in Wales, where his career began on radio and as a voiceover artist. After a brief stint working for the Home Shopping Network he co-wrote and performed in his breakthrough show, the darkly funny Human Remains. He has since starred in the immensely popular Gavin and Stacey, Steve Coogan's partner in The Trip, and was the host of Would I Lie to You? and The Rob Brydon Show. He now lives in London with his wife and five children.

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Penguin UK

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0141970367

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9780141970363

Small Man in a Book

By: Rob Brydon

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By: Rob Brydon

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Studying the English Language

By: Rob Penhallurick

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Studying the English Language

By: Rob Penhallurick

In this lively and engaging textbook, Rob Penhallurick introduces readers to the diversity and history of the English language, and to relevant contemporary and classic work in linguistics. Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read in one sitting, it covers topics such as the effects of dialect and accent on identity, swearing and offensive names in English, language and gender, language planning and theories about the origin of language. Chapters are full of entertaining examples, illustrations and suggestions for further reading. This is an ideal companion for all those new to the study of the English language, and essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject. New to this Edition: - Three new chapters on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world and the work of Noam Chomsky

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296

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137036214

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9781137036216

Night Letters

Inside Wartime Afghanistan

By: Rob Schultheis

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Night Letters

Inside Wartime Afghanistan

By: Rob Schultheis

When Schultheis was a freelance reporter in Afghanistan during the 1970s, the traditional enemy of the US was the Soviet Union, and its traditional allies freedom fighters like Osama Bin Ladin. He adds a new introduction decrying the betrayal of the US after the mujahedin captured Kabul. There is no index or bibliography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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176

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1585745642

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9781585745647

It Came from 1957

A Critical Guide to the Year's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films

By: Rob Craig

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It Came from 1957

A Critical Guide to the Year's Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films

By: Rob Craig

America in the 1950s was a cauldron of contradictions. Advances in technology chafed against a grimly conservative political landscape; the military-industrial complex ceaselessly promoted the "Communist menace"; young marrieds fled crumbling cities for artificial communities known as suburbs; and the corporate cipher known as "The Organization Man" was created, along with stifling images of women. The decade, huddled under the fear of nuclear holocaust, was also dedicated to all things futuristic. Science fiction was in its salad days, in magazines and novels and in motion pictures, trying every trick in the book to lure customers back from television, including reliance on monster movies. All of these forces collided in 1957, when an astounding 57 movies of the science fiction, horror and fantasy variety were shown in the United States--a record unmatched to this day. Reflecting some of the socio-political topics of the day, several are exceptional examples of their genres. This book critically discusses each of the films.

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256

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McFarland

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1476612439

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9781476612430

The Mathematical Foundations of Mixing

The Linked Twist Map as a Paradigm in Applications: Micro to Macro, Fluids to Solids

By: Rob Sturman,Julio M. Ottino,Stephen Wiggins

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The Mathematical Foundations of Mixing

The Linked Twist Map as a Paradigm in Applications: Micro to Macro, Fluids to Solids

By: Rob Sturman,Julio M. Ottino,Stephen Wiggins

Mixing processes occur in many technological and natural applications, with length and time scales ranging from the very small to the very large. The diversity of problems can give rise to a diversity of approaches. Are there concepts that are central to all of them? Are there tools that allow for prediction and quantification? The authors show how a variety of flows in very different settings possess the characteristic of streamline crossing. This notion can be placed on firm mathematical footing via Linked Twist Maps (LTMs), which is the central organizing principle of this book. The authors discuss the definition and construction of LTMs, provide examples of specific mixers that can be analyzed in the LTM framework and introduce a number of mathematical techniques which are then brought to bear on the problem of fluid mixing. In a final chapter, they present a number of open problems and new directions.

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303

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Cambridge University Press

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1139459201

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9781139459204

Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow

By: Rob Biddulph

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Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow

By: Rob Biddulph

Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12. This epic story is fully illustrated in two-colours throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob. Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew. . . Praise for the Peanut Jones series: 'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David Walliams 'A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart.' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. . . the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth' - Nadia Shireen, author of Grimwood 'Look at this utter beauty. . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey series 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co series This ebook has been optimized for tablets and smart devices to best display the stunning illustrations. This means changing the size and format of the text is not possible. For the best experience, please download a sample to your device before purchase.

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Pan Macmillan

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1529040620

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9781529040623

Cycling Home from Siberia

30,000 miles, 3 years, 1 bicycle

By: Rob Lilwall

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Cycling Home from Siberia

30,000 miles, 3 years, 1 bicycle

By: Rob Lilwall

“ It is late October, and the temperature is already –40 degrees . . . My thoughts are filled with frozen rivers that may or may not hold my weight; empty, forgotten valleys haunted by emaciated ghosts; and packs of ravenous, merciless wolves.” Having left his job as a high-school geography teacher, Rob Lilwall arrived in Siberia equipped only with a bike and a healthy dose of fear. Cycling Home from Siberia recounts his epic three-and-a-half-year, 30,000-mile journey back to England via the foreboding jungles of Papua New Guinea, an Australian cyclone, and Afghanistan’s war-torn Hindu Kush. A gripping story of endurance and adventure, this is also a spiritual journey, providing poignant insight into life on the road in some of the world’s toughest corners.

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434

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Simon and Schuster

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1451607873

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9781451607871

Would I Lie to You? Presents the 100 Most Popular Lies of All Time

By: Would I Lie To You?,Peter Holmes,Ben Caudell,Saul Wordsworth

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Would I Lie to You? Presents the 100 Most Popular Lies of All Time

By: Would I Lie To You?,Peter Holmes,Ben Caudell,Saul Wordsworth

The cheque's in the post. I'm still at the office. That looks great on you. Lies make the world go round. And in this book the Would I Lie To You? team celebrates the fine art of the everyday fib. Like the deliriously funny contributions of Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell in the hugely successful panel game, here is a delightful collection of 100 fibs that all of us can recognise. Lies like: I didn't even notice she was pretty; I'm working from home tomorrow; and wow, your tattoo looks really...interesting. Written in the same warm, witty and inspired tone that's made the TV show such a hit, the book uncovers the little deceptions that strike a chord with all of us. There are the lies we tell others, the lies people tell us and the lies we tell ourselves. Each entry in the book is laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with more than a little bit of painful truth.

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0571328105

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9780571328109

Book's by Rob Brydon

Small Man in a Book

Small Man in a Book

Small Man in a Book

Small Man in a Book

Studying the English Language

Studying the English Language

Night Letters

Night Letters

It Came from 1957

It Came from 1957

The Mathematical Foundations of Mixing

The Mathematical Foundations of Mixing

Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow

Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow

Cycling Home from Siberia

Cycling Home from Siberia

Would I Lie to You? Presents the 100 Most Popular Lies of All Time

Would I Lie to You? Presents the 100 Most Popular Lies of All Time

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