2010, ISBN: 9780718137533

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Oval Books. Very Good. 4.25 x 0.3 x 7 inches. Paperback. 2010. 88 pages. <br>The Chinese are inordinately proud of having invent ed, among a whole host of other things, the compass … Plus…

Oval Books. Very Good. 4.25 x 0.3 x 7 inches. Paperback. 2010. 88 pages. <br>The Chinese are inordinately proud of having invent ed, among a whole host of other things, the compass (without whic h the world would have got lost), paper (without which books woul d not exist), the printing press (ditto), porcelain (no pretty ma tching chinaware), silk (no decadence), pasta (what would the Ita lians eat?), the wheelbarrow (how would civilisation have fared w ithout it?) and the bristle toothbrush. A guide to understanding the Chinese which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices wi th humor and insight. Editorial Reviews About the Author Zhu So ng has three phrases she dislikes: Where are you from?, Why, you speak perfect English!, and You're so lucky to be able to speak C hinese! Her responses are How much time do you have?, Why yes, I speak it better than you, and That's because I am Chinese. Fancy that. The Chinese expect rusty Mandarin, the English an Asian acc ent, and the Americans an American one. She routinely confounds t hem all. ., Oval Books, 2010, 3, Michael Joseph. Very Good. 5.98 x 1.1 x 9.29 inches. Hardcover. 1995. 278 pages. <br>Come to Grief is a classic novel from Dick Francis , one of the greatest thriller writers of all time. Sid Halley, e x-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest tes t. A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying th eir owners and the general public. Even Sid's friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about i t. But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he u ncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his hea d must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries, so Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspi racy and intrigue. Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunning . . . Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Co me to Grief is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from le gendary crime writer Dick Francis. Other novels include the huge bestsellers Dead Heat, Under Orders and Silks. The Dick Francis l egacy continues through his son Felix Francis: Refusal is his lat est novel, following Bloodline and Gamble. Praise for the Dick Fr ancis novels: 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the backgr ound researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on pag e one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph ' Still the master' Racing Post 'The master of suspense and intrigu e' Country Life Dick Francis was one of the most successful post- war National Hunt jockeys. The winner of over 350 races, he was c hampion jockey in 1953/1954 and rode for HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, most famously on Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand Natio nal. On his retirement from the saddle, he published his autobiog raphy, The Sport of Queens, before going on to write forty-three bestselling novels, a volume of short stories (Field of 13), and the biography of Lester Piggott. Dick Francis died in February, 2 010, at the age of 89, but he remains one of the greatest thrille r writers of all time. Editorial Reviews About the Author Dick Francis was one of the most successful post-war National hunt joc keys. The winner of over 350 races, he was champion jockey in 195 3/1954 and rode for HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Followi ng his retirement from the saddle he wrote forty-three bestsellin g novels, which earned him many prestigious awards, and in 1998 h e was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He die d in February 2010 at the age of eighty-nine. ., Michael Joseph, 1995, 3<

2010, ISBN: 9780718137533

Michael Joseph. Very Good. 5.98 x 1.1 x 9.29 inches. Hardcover. 1995. 278 pages. <br>Come to Grief is a classic novel from Dick Francis , one of the greatest thriller writers of all… Plus…

Michael Joseph. Very Good. 5.98 x 1.1 x 9.29 inches. Hardcover. 1995. 278 pages. <br>Come to Grief is a classic novel from Dick Francis , one of the greatest thriller writers of all time. Sid Halley, e x-champion jockey turned investigator, is facing his toughest tes t. A number of horses have been brutally mutilated, horrifying th eir owners and the general public. Even Sid's friend, broadcaster Ellis Quint, has been moved to make a shocking programme about i t. But when Sid is asked to look into the case, the evidence he u ncovers points in a startling direction and he finds that his hea d must overrule his heart. As friends and associates are angered by his discoveries, so Sid is drawn into a terrible web of conspi racy and intrigue. Escape will require all his legendary wits and cunning . . . Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Co me to Grief is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from le gendary crime writer Dick Francis. Other novels include the huge bestsellers Dead Heat, Under Orders and Silks. The Dick Francis l egacy continues through his son Felix Francis: Refusal is his lat est novel, following Bloodline and Gamble. Praise for the Dick Fr ancis novels: 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the backgr ound researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on pag e one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph ' Still the master' Racing Post 'The master of suspense and intrigu e' Country Life Dick Francis was one of the most successful post- war National Hunt jockeys. The winner of over 350 races, he was c hampion jockey in 1953/1954 and rode for HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, most famously on Devon Loch in the 1956 Grand Natio nal. On his retirement from the saddle, he published his autobiog raphy, The Sport of Queens, before going on to write forty-three bestselling novels, a volume of short stories (Field of 13), and the biography of Lester Piggott. Dick Francis died in February, 2 010, at the age of 89, but he remains one of the greatest thrille r writers of all time. Editorial Reviews About the Author Dick Francis was one of the most successful post-war National hunt joc keys. The winner of over 350 races, he was champion jockey in 195 3/1954 and rode for HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Followi ng his retirement from the saddle he wrote forty-three bestsellin g novels, which earned him many prestigious awards, and in 1998 h e was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He die d in February 2010 at the age of eighty-nine. ., Michael Joseph, 1995, 3<

1995, ISBN: 0718137531

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[EAN: 9780718137533], Gebraucht, [SC: 44.99], [PU: Michael Joseph, London], CON BURGER COLLECTIBLE BOOKS, Jacket, First edition/first printing in Fair condition, pages stained in a Near F… Plus…

[EAN: 9780718137533], Gebraucht, [SC: 44.99], [PU: Michael Joseph, London], CON BURGER COLLECTIBLE BOOKS, Jacket, First edition/first printing in Fair condition, pages stained in a Near Fine dust-wrapper. Signed and inscribed by Dick Francis on the half-title page; Sid Halley, the jockey turned investigator from Francis' previous thrillers Odds Against and Whip Hand, is back in this suspenseful tale. Tragedy strikes on the morning of Halley's court appearance to testify against a friend, leading him to believe that there is more to the story than he previously understood ; 8vo ; 278 pages; Signed by Author, Books<

1995, ISBN: 0718137531

[EAN: 9780718137533], Near Fine, [SC: 11.48], [PU: Michael Joseph Ltd], Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de ce… Plus…

[EAN: 9780718137533], Near Fine, [SC: 11.48], [PU: Michael Joseph Ltd], Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de ce livre à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Soiling on the side. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations., Books<