Alison: 1980 books

"In Opportunity Knocks, Sweeney captures the insanity of Hollywood in the perfect blend of fun, intrigue, and romance."---Portia De Rossi, actress and New York Times bestselling author of Unbearable Lightness Alex Cleary has careened from one dead-end position to another. But suddenly the ingenious...

Breaking up is hard to do - but sweet revenge can make all the difference! With ever-increasing numbers of single people out there dating, hearts get broken every day. But today's woman needs more than a book of soppy affirmations to get her back on her feet and feeling great. I Used to Miss Him......

Introducing Practical Guides: With 28 titles already in the series, these user-friendly, jargon-free books are written by established experts in their fields and complete with tips, facts, case studies, and effective exercises to help readers apply proven principles to everyday life and achieve their...

Delia Smith is more than just a cook, she has become a national icon with a loyal following of fans and a business empire worth millions. Delia Smith's career spans three decades. Whatever Delia says goes. Such is her influence, sales of products recommended by Delia soar. She single-handedly brought...

Danger…deception…desire! Emergency physician Neil Fletcher didn't expect to see Kelly Drummond ever again, let alone attend an Urban Search and Rescue course with her. She abandoned him at the worst time of his life—and he's never been able to forgive her…or forget her. Then...

With this no-holds-barred guide, women will learn the truth about their relationship—for better or worse—before it’s too late. Packed with advice, hilarious quotes, and real-life insights, this book helps women answer the tough questions, make the right decisions, and determine if they truly are “better off wed.”

A smart, witty and accessible guide to the rewarding and joyful practice of improvisation. • Classic improv games and variations • Telling stories and creating characters • Using improv to make theatre and comedy, from monologues to full-scale productions An asset...

A fascinating account of life as a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain The Lost World of British Communism is a vivid account of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Raphael Samuel, one of post-war Britain’s most notable historians, draws on novels of the period and childhood...

A personal rather than political history examining the origins of the family and interweaving the lives of the five Tudor monarchs with lesser-known branches of the tree The Tudors ruled England for little more than a century, but no other dynasty has so impressed itself on the popular consciousness....

Emerging from diaries, letters and memoirs, the voices of this charming narrative tell of new life arriving amidst a turbulent world.Women in the nineteenth century gave birth in widely varying circumstances: Māori women of noble families might be lovingly cared for within the whare kōhanga; wealthy...

A rare memoir offers fascinating insight into Rommel's Afrikakorps and an entertaining account of a daring escape from the Allied ArmyFor the Austrian Max Reisch, pioneer international motorist and writer of the 1930s, World War II offered yet more opportunities for adventure. Here is his lively account...

This collection of 17 biographies provides a unique opportunity for the reader to go beyond the popular heroes of the American Revolution and discover the diverse populace that inhabited the colonies during this pivotal point in history.

This is a true story of an elderly man, an overreaching young wife, a troubled youth, a murder, and two brothers' decision to do right, all on a collision course with history. All of the people in this story are real, and all events have been meticulously researched. The story unfolds through the...

Edgar G. Ulmer: Detour on Poverty Row illuminates the work of this under-appreciated film auteur through 21 new essays penned by a range of scholars from around the globe. Ulmer, an immigrant to Hollywood who fell from grace in Tinseltown after only one studio film, became one of the reigning directors...