Rob Grant's new novel is a revelation. After INCOMPETENCE we would all have expected a killingly funny satire. And in its satire of our obsession with body image, of how the media makes us what we are FAT is certainly that. But in its depiction of Grenville, a fat man at his wits end with the need to be thin; of Hayleigh, a teenage girl obsessed with her terror of being fat and of Jeremy, the self-absorbed, self-adoring 'conceptualist' employed to promote the government's new 'Fat Farms' Rob Grant has given us, yes a very, very funny book, but also an immensely moving and personal novel about how we all feel about our bodies. As Grenville deals with the humilation and daily indignity of being fat, as Hayleigh struggles to deal with her anorexia and as Jeremy comes to terms with the dangerous lies at the centre of the government's new health regime FAT takes us on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through our all-consuming obession with fat. This is a hilariously moving, movingly hilarious novel and marks a massive step-change in Rob Grant's growth as a writer. Here is a hugely commerical new voice in mainstream, high concept, high in poly-saturates, commercial fiction. It's also safe to say that with this new novel, he's writing about what he knows ...
Bad is the new good. In the not too distant future the European Union enacts its most far reaching human rights legislation ever. The incompetent have been persecuted for too long. After all it's not their fault they can't do it right, is it? So it is made illegal to sack or otherwise discriminate against anyone for being incompetent. And now a murder has been committed and our possibly incompetent detective must find out who the murderer is. As long as he can find directions to get him through the mean streets.
ADAPTED BACKWARDS VIA THE FUTURE FROM THE RADIO 4 SERIES BEFORE IT WAS MADE A richer, deeper, more comprehensive exploration of the Quanderhorn phenomenon. With added secrets. England, 1952. A time of peace, regeneration and hope. A Golden Age. Unfortunately, it's been 1952 for the past 65 years. Meet Professor Quanderhorn: a brilliant, maverick scientific genius with absolutely no moral compass. Assisted by a rag-tag crew - his part-insect "son" (reputedly 'a major breakthrough in Artificial Stupidity'), a recovering amnesiac, a brilliant scientist with a half-clockwork brain, and a captured Martian hostage - he'll save the world. Even if he has to destroy it in the process. With his Dangerous Giant Space Laser, Utterly Untested Matter Transfuser Booth and Fleets of Monkey-driven Lorries, he's not afraid to push the boundaries of science to their very limit. And far, far beyond ...
Lifetimes ago, the generation ship Willflower set out, manned by the cream of humanity, on a mission to colonize the stars. But by the 10th generation, things are starting to go badly wrong. The only man who can save the ship is astrophysical Dr Piers Morton. Only he's not an astrophysical engineer, he's not a doctor, he's not even Piers Morgan, and all that remains of his body is his head, his spinal column and absolutely nothing else. Better yet, somebody on board is trying to kill what's left of him ...
In the not too distant future the European Union enacts its most far reaching human rights legislation ever. The incompetent have been persecuted for too long. After all, it's not their fault they can't do it right, is it? So it is made illegal to sack or otherwise discriminate against anyone for being incompetent. Bad is the new good. And now a murder has been committed and our possibly incompetent detective must find out who the murderer is. As long as he can find directions to get him through the mean streets.
With 49 trophies won - 38 of them at Manchester United - during a glittering 39-year managerial career, Sir Alex Ferguson will be remembered as the most successful coach in world football. At the age of 71 he finally brought the curtain down on his time in football management at the conclusion to the 2012/13 season; in Ferguson: The Legacy, Michael Grant and Rob Robertson extract three key profiles from their best-selling book The Management: Scotland's Great Football Bosses to examine the three-tiered legacy of Ferguson's time at Old Trafford - the influences of Sir Matt Busby, his own career, and the career of the man that he hand-picked to be his successor, David Moyes. This is a must-read for all football fans, whether Manchester United supporters or not, as the authors explore one of the most fascinating stories in the beautiful game.
Weekly Action Planner, feature 120 pages with a matte finish cover. Perfect for note taking, diary entry, journal writing, to do list or daily schedules.
Weekly Action Planner, feature 120 pages with a matte finish cover. Perfect for note taking, diary entry, journal writing, to do list or daily schedules.
an outstanding piece of work . . . utterly compelling' - Scotland on Sunday Why has Scotland produced so many of the best football managers in the world? Based on exclusive interviews with the men themselves, their players or close friends and family, Michael Grant and Rob Robertson delve into the very heart of Scottish life, society and football to reveal the huge contribution that managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Jock Stein, Jim McLean, Kenny Dalglish, Walter Smith and a host of others have made to the world game. This original, brilliantly-realised and critically acclaimed study profiles the character and methods of each of the great Scottish managers, analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and examines their impact on both club and international football. It is a deeply-researched and compelling story which presents new material on many of the greats, particularly Busby and Stein, and highlights the enormous Old Firm contributions of, among others, Willie Maley, Bill Struth and Graeme Souness.
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President Ulysses S. Grant has always been a controversial and enigmatic figure, both in his lifetime and to the current day. The British too had strong (and differing) opinions about the 18th President, and this volume draws together a collection of editorial comment from across the British press about Grant. From high minded op-ed pieces to bawdy satirical verse, a wide range of British opinion on Grant is brought together for the first time in this volume. It will be of great interest to both historians and also the general reader.
Barely out of film school, Rob Long struck the jackpot and landed a job on the phenomenally successful TV sitcom, Cheers. However, with the demise of the show, Long was faced with the question, 'Is there life after Cheers?' Mercilessly witty about the daunting process of setting up a new series and getting it on air, these two books tell the absurd tale of what came next. Getting from pitch to pilot is a tricky path to navigate successfully, from making non-negotiable changes and deal-breaking edits, combined with accommodating the whims of studios, networks and agents, often the finished product ends up a long way from where the script-writer started. With the help of his agent, her constant demands, monstrous salesmanship, brutal irony and unswerving loyalty, Long's career fluctuates from wannabe to player, from award-winning script-writer to burnt out has-been. And it's all, as he says 'half true'.
Blank Cookbook journal. Grab an apron and a pencil and starting jotting down your best recipes in this stylish blank cookbook. This blank recipe book is perfect for creating and sharing your personal recipes. You'll find it easy to organize your favorite meals created in your kitchen or passed down from family members.
What happens when evil wins? That's the question Superman, Batman and The Justice League of America must face when Darkseid and his legion of narcissistic followers actually win the war between light and dark. Featuring the deaths and resurrections of major DC characters, Final Crisis is a challenging, thought-provoking take on our modern four-colour icons.
From award-winning author Rob Byrnes comes a wickedly entertaining caper involving red-hot men, cold hard cash, and deliciously dirty deeds. . . Two Partners In Crime Grant and Chase are a fun-loving pair of small-time hustlers with no money, little patience, and lots of get-rich-quick schemes. If only they could pull off the perfect crime--"The Big One," as Grant calls it--Chase could finally quit his job at the supermarket and the two could retire in style. One Star In The Closet Romeo Romero is the world's hottest openly gay celebrity. He's got the face, the abs, the fame, the fortune--and the sex video that could destroy his career. If this naughty little tape should fall into the wrong hands, Romeo's adoring fans would be in for one big surprise: He's straight. No Lie When Grant and Chase hear about the video (thanks to a notorious Hamptons' gossip), it's a no-brainer. All they have to do is steal the tape, blackmail the star, and collect the cash. But then, when they stupidly leave the video in a New York cab, the would-be crooks have to wheel and deal with a sleazy tabloid editor, a lesbian real estate agent, a kinky Internet stalker, and an alluring boy toy to finally get to the truth. . .behind not-so-straight lies. Praise for Rob Byrnes and When The Stars Come Out. . . "Clever dialogue and an astute rendering of the prices people pay to keep secrets buried add crossover appeal." --Publishers Weekly "Byrnes turns out another deftly written and enticingly complex gay romance." --Booklist
This Journal, notebook, diary, featuring 120 pages of lined paper with a matte finish cover. Perfect for note taking, diary entry, journal writing, to do list or daily schedules.
This Planner Weekly and Monthly: A Year - 365 Daily - 52 Week Journal, notebook, diary, feature 120 pages with a matte finish cover. Perfect for note taking, diary entry, journal writing, to do list or daily schedules.
If you love to draw and write you will enjoy exploring your imagination with this fun journal. The front of each page has a large box for drawing a picture with half the page being lines to start their story. The back of the page is full of lines to finish their epic adventure with. Or make your own chapter book and use the whole notebook for one big story
This portable beer journal fits in your pocket, yet provides plenty of space to record and rate your favorite brews whether you're a home brewer professional or just a beer enthusiast this Journal is perfect to keep track of your favorite beer or cider. 120 pages 6"x9
The GARDEN JOURNAL, PLANNER AND LOG BOOK is a complete and comprehensive gardener's must-haves to help you keep a written record of what works in your garden. Although there are a lot of advice elsewhere, nothing can replace personal experience. Your garden is in your own micro-climate, with your own soil. Soil quality in one part of the country is vastly different from soil quality in another part of the country. There are simply too many plants variety and also variables for anyone to remember from week to week or even from year to year. They would not know where and what would have worked at different times or seasons. featuring 120 pages 6"x9
Blank comic book each page featuring a variation of comic book cells to fill in and tell your own adventure story. Journal Notebook featuring 120 pages 6"x9
If you love to draw and write you will enjoy exploring your imagination with this fun journal. The front of each page has a large box for drawing a picture with half the page being lines to start their story. The back of the page is full of lines to finish their epic adventure with. Or make your own chapter book and use the whole notebook for one big story
Blood Sugar Diet Diary journal log feature 120 pages 6"x9" A blood sugar diet diary, journal or log, is an ideal way to help keep track of your blood sugar levels, and plan out your meals for the day.
This Journal / notebook features 120 pages of lined paper with a matte finished cover. Perfect for note taking or diary entries. If you're the best in the whole galaxy then why not show it off on your trusty writing journal as you write down your plans for greatness.
This Journal, notebook, diary, feature 120 pages of lined paper with a matte finish cover. Perfect for note taking, diary entry, journal writing, to do list or daily schedules.
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