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W.H Smith Online Book Store - Official UK Website - Medea' and Other Plays A collection of plays by Euripides. 'Medea' is the story of the princess's horrible revenge for the infidelity of Jason the hero of the Argonauts is Euripides' earliest surviving tragedy while 'Heracles' is one of his last plays. In 'Hecabe' and 'Electra' the wickedness of revenge is underlined. ... Teach Yourself Beginner's Italian Book and double CD pack This course is designed for those who really want to learn Italian but are daunted by the prospect of complicated grammar classes and coursebooks. This book starts right from the beginning and explains everything in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace with plenty of practice of each new point. It is a friendly introduction to the language which should help you to understand and speak Italian sufficiently well to function effectively in basic everyday situations both business and social. The course also offers an insight into Italian culture. The book is divided into two main parts. Units 1-10 introduce you to the basic structures and grammatical points you'll need in everyday situations - language functions. Units 11-20 give you the opportunity to put into practice and consolidate the language you have learnt in the first ten units. They deal with everyday situations such as making a telephone call shopping eating and travelling. There is a special section on pronunciation at the beginning of the book to get you started and a short test at the end of each unit so that you can check your progress and review any areas of difficulty. New language is introduced through short dialogues and text which are also on the accompanying recording and there are plenty of exercises to practise each new point as it is introduced. By the end of the course you should be able to communicate in a wide range of real-life situations and have all the practical information you need to enjoy your next trip to Italy. The book (0-340-87015-x) is accompanied by two CDs or cassettes (0-340-87014-1 or 0-340-87013-3) which are available separately or in a pack with the book (0-340-87012-5 or 0-340-87011-7). ... Gentle Birth Method The Month-by-month Jeyarani Way Programme Childbirth guru Dr Gowri Motha who practises with Dr Yehudi Gordon -- author of Birth and Beyond -- shows women how her revolutionary method helps women carry the baby to full term have less intervention in the birth; feel less pain in labour and feel happy and in control.; The Gentle Birth method is a concise pregnancy programme combining diverse therapies such as 'creative healing' massage a simple diet self-hypnosis reflexology and affirmation techniques* The method was created by Dr Gowri Motha as an alternative to conventional obstetric practise when she became alarmed at the increasing number of women needing intervention during their births. It teaches expectant mothers how to train their bodies and minds in order to reduce or prevent complications during pregnancy and labour.; This book outlines the Method with a month-by-month programme explaining how to rebalance the body and tailor it to the optimum condition for the birthing process. It includes guides to treating problems such as: -- back pain -- nausea -- heartburn -- fluid retention -- stretch marks* The programme offers women a formal framework in which to prepare their bodies and so avoid facing a labour th ... Nutshells: Contract Law 'Nutshells' are a series of books designed to present the essentials of law in clear straightforward language. Regularly updated they offer concise up-to-date accounts of the law especially those topics favoured by examiners. The texts explain basic principles and highlight key cases and statutes as well as providing model questions and answers. ... Oz Clarke's Grapes and Wines A Guide to Varieties and Flavours The most influential factor determining the taste of a particular wine is still the grape variety or blend of varieties from which it is made. In this book Oz Clarke and co-author Margaret Rand cover the 300 or so varieties that really matter either because they are widely grown in the major wine regions of the world or because they are important ingredients of classic wines. Also included are 17 extended features on the classic grape varieties. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps these special features give the reader an insight into the methods used to maximize each grape's potential and an appreciation of the people behind the production of the world's finest wines. An introductory section 'All About Grapes' explores the history of the vine shows where grapes are grown today and provides information on what happens in modern vineyards and wineries. ... Emma Emma Wodehouse has led a simple life but during the course of this she at last reaps her share of the world's vexations. In this comedy of manners the heroine learns to come to terms with the reality of other people and with her own erring nature. ...
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WHSmith (WHS) is one of the UK's leading retail groups incorporating market leading companies in retail, publishing and news distribution. The Group has 1,464 stores world-wide, 30,747 employees in 12 countries and sales of some £2.9bn.
WHSmith is the UK's number one family retailer selling a range of products that extends across education, entertainment and information. Each year WHSmith High Street stores sell enough pens to circle the earth; enough books to fill a library shelf from London to Edinburgh; and enough paper to write a letter to everyone in the world. WH Smith also sell 122 million magazines and newspapers each year - enough to make a pile 69 times taller than Mount Everest.
The first High Street store was a small news vendor opened in 1792 in Little Grosvenor Street, London, by Henry Walton Smith and his wife Anna. Today, WHSmith has 545 High Street stores, covering over 3 million square feet of selling space and employing 17,000 staff. Clubcard, the Company's loyalty scheme, has more than 5 million members.
Books, newspapers, magazines and stationery form the core of the High Street business. WHSmith sell more books than any other retailer in England, Scotland and Wales. For example, one in three copies of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire were bought from WHSmith in the first weekend of release. WHSmith promote new authors with their Fresh Talent showcase and also have the Thumping Good Read Award that is voted for by members of Clubcard.
WHSmith's major stores stock more than 45,000 product lines, whereas an average food supermarket carries around 10,000 lines.
WHSmith currently holds a strong market share in each of the core categories in which it trades - books, stationery, news, magazines and entertainment. WH Smith's strategy is to exploit the strength, power and potential of the WHSmith brand to provide the very best service and value for money for their customers, shareholders and wider community.
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