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		<title>Book News 24May2012 &#8211; Death of Kings [Paperback] Bernard  Cornwell</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 16:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alfred, the great king, is said to be dying. Rivals for his succession are poised to tear the kingdom apart. The country Alfred has worked thirty years to build is about to disintegrate.
Uhtred, the King’s warrior, Viking born but Saxon bred, wants more than anything else to go and fight to reclaim his stolen Northumbrian inheritance. But he knows that if he deserts the King’s cause, Alfred’s dream – and indeed the very future of the English nation – will very likely vanish.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Always my favourite. When is another Marco on the way?</p>
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<p>Alfred, the great king, is said to be dying. Rivals for his succession are poised to tear the kingdom apart. The country Alfred has worked thirty years to build is about to disintegrate.</p>
<p>Uhtred, the King’s warrior, Viking born but Saxon bred, wants more than anything else to go and fight to reclaim his stolen Northumbrian inheritance. But he knows that if he deserts the King’s cause, Alfred’s dream – and indeed the very future of the English nation – will very likely vanish.</p>
<p>Death of Kings is an outstanding novel by a master storyteller of how England was made – and very nearly lost.</p>
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		<title>Book News &#8211; 21June2012 &#8211; The Schemer [Paperback] Kimberley Chambers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 15:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The heir to Martina Cole’s crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery. It’s 1983 and Stephanie Crouch’s life is dull. She is desperate to escape the run-down, pokey council house she shares with her overbearing family, but at fourteen years old she has nowhere to go.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kimberley Chambers is the type of author that my wife drools over. Its on my prezzie list for her.</p>
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<p>The heir to Martina Cole’s crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery.</p>
<p>It’s 1983 and Stephanie Crouch’s life is dull. She is desperate to escape the run-down, pokey council house she shares with her overbearing family, but at fourteen years old she has nowhere to go.</p>
<p>When Stephanie meets East End wide-boy Barry, his cockney charm and quick tongue soon have her head over heels in love. Finally Stephanie feels like her dreary life is on the up. But too young to control their fate, Stephanie and Barry are torn apart when he is whisked away to Spain by his family.</p>
<p>Lonely and heartbroken Stephanie turns to Barry’s childhood friend Wayne for comfort, and their friendship soon blossoms into romance, leaving Barry fuming and promising revenge…</p>
<p>Ten years later Barry returns to England. Within one month Stephanie&#8217;s happy world with Wayne is turned upside down. People immediately start to point the finger of accusation at Barry, but is he the one to blame?</p>
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		<title>Book News – 14May2012 – Crystalfire (The Demonslayers) [Mass Market Paperback &amp; Kindle]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 11:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Demon King still lives, stronger than ever, devouring souls in search of immortality. Against him stands the scholar Taron, a newly-minted warrior of Lemuria, and Willow, a woman of unearthly loveliness, born of mist...Taron must pass through the waterfall of molten gold that shields the secret portal to his beloved land. His brilliant mind and the speaking sword called CrystalFire are his weapons against evil]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every day I am presented with literally hundreds of titles to promote or not. I cannot get thru them in any logical way so I just flick thru the pages and pick ones that catch my eye. How an author gets to alert a publisher of his or her works is beyond me. Now for something a little different .. Of course if you are an author and want to send me a manuscript feel free.</p>
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<p>The Demon King still lives, stronger than ever, devouring souls in search of immortality. Against him stands the scholar Taron, a newly-minted warrior of Lemuria, and Willow, a woman of unearthly loveliness, born of mist&#8230;Taron must pass through the waterfall of molten gold that shields the secret portal to his beloved land. His brilliant mind and the speaking sword called CrystalFire are his weapons against evil. But nothing can protect him from the power of love. Willow, whom he once knew as a sprite who could dance in his hand, has been changed by a master stroke of magic into the form of a beautiful, highly sensual woman, desiring a thousand pleasures that she insists he alone can give her. Innocent and eager, Willow arouses his deepest needs and sexual hunger &#8211; and his love. He will risk all to save her, even if it means a battle to the death with the ultimate foe&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Book News – 14May2012 – eBay Selling Success: Top tips from an expert eBay PowerSeller [Kindle Edition]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 11:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To help you on your way, Robert Pugh, author of the hugely popular eBay Business Handbook, has produced this collection of essential eBay tips. In this concise guide Robert – or Mollybol to the eBay community
– reveals the techniques that have enabled him to become a successful and profitable seller over a period of seven years... and counting!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is one I have just purchased. Everyone who is thinking of selling anything on eBay should read this first.</p>
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Top tips from long-term PowerSeller and eBay expert Bob Pugh</p>
<p>The eBay marketplace can be daunting for the inexperienced seller and it can seem tough to go up against established PowerSellers. But it is possible for your business to compete successfully, and make a good profit, if you plan carefully, work efficiently and take the right approach.</p>
<p>To help you on your way, Robert Pugh, author of the hugely popular eBay Business Handbook, has produced this collection of essential eBay tips. In this concise guide Robert – or Mollybol to the eBay community<br />
– reveals the techniques that have enabled him to become a successful and profitable seller over a period of seven years&#8230; and counting!</p>
<p>Find out:<br />
&#8211; What to sell and where to find stock<br />
&#8211; How to structure your item descriptions<br />
&#8211; How to optimise your eBay shop for keyword-based search engines<br />
&#8211; Customer service and eBay etiquette that can make a huge difference</p>
<p>And lots more too!</p>
<p>If you have made a start on eBay but are looking to take things to the next level and increase sales and maximise profits, this book will provide you with loads of useful ideas.</p>
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		<title>Book News &#8211; 14May2012 &#8211; Jiggly Boggly and the GOSH Monsters [Illustrated] [Paperback] Lisa Sainsbury</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 10:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow. Monsters on the streets of London. It was ever like this when i was young. Help out Great Ormond Street Hospital and enjoy a good tale. Join Jiggly Boggly as he explores the tunnels, streets and schools of London, visiting the secret homes of his marvelous Monsters&#8230; Jiggly Boggly is a Monster Caretaker with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow. Monsters on the streets of London. It was ever like this when i was young. Help out Great Ormond Street Hospital and enjoy a good tale.</p>
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<p>Join Jiggly Boggly as he explores the tunnels, streets and schools of London, visiting the secret homes of his marvelous Monsters&#8230; Jiggly Boggly is a Monster Caretaker with a forgetful streak. After misplacing his monster map, he begins to hear hums, howls and growls and soon knows it&#8217;s time to pack his satchel and set out to find his monsters! Created and named by school children from every borough of London and brought to life by 34 illustrators, Jiggly Boggly and the GOSH Monsters is a unique and imaginative story made by and for children, with all profits from sales of this book donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital.</p>
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		<title>Books 13 May 2012 &#8211; Nanomedicine: Cancer, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Pulmonary and Inflammatory Diseases: 508 (Methods in Enzymology) [Hardcover]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 11:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This volume in the "Methods in Enzymology" series comprehensively covers Cancer, Cardiovascular and the central nervous system of Nanomedicine. With an international board of authors, this volume is split into sections that cover subjects such as Diabetes and nanotechnology as potential therapy, Nanomedicines for inflammatory diseases, and Development and use of ceramide nanoliposomes in cancer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/012391860X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=booandboorev-21&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1634&#038;creative=19450&#038;creativeASIN=012391860X">Nanomedicine: Cancer, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Pulmonary and Inflammatory Diseases: 508 (Methods in Enzymology)</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=booandboorev-21&#038;l=as2&#038;o=2&#038;a=012391860X" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
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<p>is probably not going to be a huge popular seller, but, did I tell you my son Paul has a Masters in Chemistry, Medical Chemistry and Pharmacology. This is the sort of tome that he would use for bedtime reading. </p>
<p>This volume in the &#8220;Methods in Enzymology&#8221; series comprehensively covers Cancer, Cardiovascular and the central nervous system of Nanomedicine. With an international board of authors, this volume is split into sections that cover subjects such as Diabetes and nanotechnology as potential therapy, Nanomedicines for inflammatory diseases, and Development and use of ceramide nanoliposomes in cancer.</p>
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		<title>Books 13 May 2012 &#8211; The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 11:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Downie, the undisputed maestro of Saturday science, here reveals important principles in physics, engineering, and chemistry through such marvels as the Helevator--a contraption that's half helicopter, half elevator--and the Rocket Railroad, which pumps propellant up from its own track. The Riddle of the Sands demonstrates why some granular materials form steep cones when poured while others collapse in an avalanche. The Sunbeam Exploder creates a combustible delivery system]]></description>
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And ( to start the sentence with &#8220;and&#8221; is very poor English I&#8217;m told but since I&#8217;m a Yorkshireman I don&#8217;t care) on the 13th we have advertised as ready for release the following. Please remember this is not a guaranteed list. Publishers retailers and Uncle John Cobley and all can change their minds. Many will be available in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;x=12&#038;tag=booandboorev-21&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;y=18&#038;camp=1634&#038;creative=19450&#038;field-keywords=kindle&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps">The Kindle</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=booandboorev-21&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> some will not and all will have different release dates for Hardback and Paperback.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;x=12&#038;tag=booandboorev-21&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;y=18&#038;camp=1634&#038;creative=19450&#038;field-keywords=kindle&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps">The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science: The Very Best Backyard Science Experiments You Can Do Yourself [Paperback]</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=booandboorev-21&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br /> Has to be a must buy for every boy from 9 to 109. Slightly cheaper in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;x=12&#038;tag=booandboorev-21&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;y=18&#038;camp=1634&#038;creative=19450&#038;field-keywords=kindle&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps">The Kindle</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=booandboorev-21&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> FormatThe Ultimate Book of Saturday Science is Neil Downie&#8217;s biggest and most astounding compendium yet of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It may be the only book that encourages hands-on science learning through the use of high-velocity, air-driven carrots.</p>
<p>Downie, the undisputed maestro of Saturday science, here reveals important principles in physics, engineering, and chemistry through such marvels as the Helevator&#8211;a contraption that&#8217;s half helicopter, half elevator&#8211;and the Rocket Railroad, which pumps propellant up from its own track. The Riddle of the Sands demonstrates why some granular materials form steep cones when poured while others collapse in an avalanche. The Sunbeam Exploder creates a combustible delivery system out of sunlight, while the Red Hot Memory experiment shows you how to store data as heat. Want to learn to tell time using a knife and some butter? There&#8217;s a whole section devoted to exotic clocks and oscillators that teaches you how.</p>
<p>The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science features more than seventy fun and astonishing experiments that range in difficulty from simple to more challenging. All of them are original, and all are guaranteed to work. Downie provides instructions for each one and explains the underlying science, and also presents experimental variations that readers will want to try.</p>
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		<title>False Friends (The 9th Spider Shepherd Thriller) [Paperback]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 10:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most wanted man in the world is dead.  Now those loyal to him seek revenge. When Navy Seals track down and kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, it's obvious there was a traitor on the inside. After the false friends are revealed to be two British students, Malik and Chaudhry - former Islamic fundamentalists recruited by MI5 - they become targets themselves.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>The latest/next Spider Shepherd book from Stephen Leather</h1>
<p></p>
<h2><center>Release date: 22 November, 2012 </center></h2>
<p>and you heard about it from us first. This is the Paperback version Hardback lovers your release date is probably 2 August 2012. Several months earlier to allow for the publishers to make a profit on their advance.</p>
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The ninth book in the bestselling Dan &#8216;Spider&#8217; Shepherd series. </p>
<p>The most wanted man in the world is dead.<br />
Now those loyal to him seek revenge.</p>
<p>When Navy Seals track down and kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, it&#8217;s obvious there was a traitor on the inside. After the false friends are revealed to be two British students, Malik and Chaudhry &#8211; former Islamic fundamentalists recruited by MI5 &#8211; they become targets themselves.</p>
<p>Dan &#8216;Spider&#8217; Shepherd must teach the pair how to survive undercover with al-Qaeda closing in. But Spider is not used to playing the handler. And with the line between mentor and friend beginning to blur, and a terrorist plot putting thousands of lives at stake, can he protect everyone before it&#8217;s too late?</p>
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		<title>False Friends (The 9th Spider Shepherd Thriller) [Hardcover]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 10:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Navy Seals track down and kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, it's obvious there was a traitor on the inside. After the false friends are revealed to be two British students, Malik and Chaudhry - former Islamic fundamentalists recruited by MI5 - they become targets themselves.

Dan 'Spider' Shepherd must teach the pair how to survive undercover with al-Qaeda closing in. But Spider is not used to playing the handler. And with the line between mentor and friend beginning to blur, and a terrorist plot putting thousands of lives at stake, can he protect everyone before it's too late?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>The latest/next Spider Sheperd book from Stephen Leather</h1>
<p></p>
<h2><center>Release date: August 2, 2012 </center></h2>
<p>and you heard about it from us first. This is the Hardbook version and for softback lovers you will have to wait until probably 22 November 2012</p>
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The ninth book in the bestselling Dan &#8216;Spider&#8217; Shepherd series. </p>
<p>The most wanted man in the world is dead.<br />
Now those loyal to him seek revenge.</p>
<p>When Navy Seals track down and kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, it&#8217;s obvious there was a traitor on the inside. After the false friends are revealed to be two British students, Malik and Chaudhry &#8211; former Islamic fundamentalists recruited by MI5 &#8211; they become targets themselves.</p>
<p>Dan &#8216;Spider&#8217; Shepherd must teach the pair how to survive undercover with al-Qaeda closing in. But Spider is not used to playing the handler. And with the line between mentor and friend beginning to blur, and a terrorist plot putting thousands of lives at stake, can he protect everyone before it&#8217;s too late?</p>
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		<title>The Amazon Kindle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep saving and buy a real one. Such as the all encompassing - 

 Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6" E Ink Display.

 Not being much of a traveler I haven't been able to test the 3G working globally but the rest is true!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there anyone who hasn&#8217;t got an Amazon Kindle of one form or another? Simply for the person who has been on the moon or down a coal mine for the last year or so here is a recap.</p>
<p>at £89.00 is the &#8220;Sawn off Kindle&#8221;</p>
<div>&#8220;The New Kindle&#8221; &#8211; Lighter, smaller, faster</div>
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<ul>
<li>30% lighter than before, less than 170 grams</li>
<li>18% smaller body, same 6&#8243; screen size &#8211; fits in your pocket</li>
<li>Most advanced E Ink display, reads like paper</li>
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<li>Built-in Wi-Fi &#8211; Get books in 60 seconds</li>
<li>10% faster page turns for seamless reading</li>
</ul>
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This is truly brilliant marketing&#8230;.. How to make a selling point out of something that is missing.</p>
<p>Keep saving and buy a real one. Such as the all encompassing Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6&#8243; E Ink Display. Not being much of a traveler I haven&#8217;t been able to test the 3G working globally but the rest is true! </p>
<p>To quote Amazon uk;</p>
<p>Most Advanced E Ink Display<br />
Kindle Keyboard&#8217;s high-contrast E Ink display delivers clear, crisp text and images.</p>
<p>Read in Bright Sunlight<br />
Kindle Keyboard&#8217;s screen reads like real paper, with no glare. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your living room.</p>
<p>Lighter than a Paperback<br />
At only 247 grams and 8.5 mm thin, Kindle Keyboard is lighter than a paperback and thinner than a magazine.</p>
<p>Holds 3,500 Books<br />
Carry up to 3,500 books&#8211;keep your library with you wherever you go.</p>
<p>Battery Life of Up to Two Months<br />
A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. If you read for one hour a day, you will get battery life of up to one month.</p>
<p>Free 3G Wireless<br />
No annual contracts, no monthly fees. Download books anytime, anywhere. Learn more.</p>
<p>Global Wireless Coverage<br />
Travel the globe and still get books in under 60 seconds with wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories. Check wireless coverage.</p>
<p>Built-In Wi-Fi<br />
In addition to free 3G wireless, Kindle Keyboard now has built-in Wi-Fi support. Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road.</p>
<p>Quieter Page Turn Buttons<br />
Quieter page turning means you won&#8217;t disturb your partner when you want to read all night.</p>
<p>Read-to-Me<br />
With Text-to-Speech, Kindle Keyboard can read English-language content out loud to you.</p>
<p>Simple to Use<br />
Kindle Keyboard is ready to use right out of the box &#8211; no setup, no software to install, no computer required. 	  	Books in 60 Seconds<br />
With fast, free wireless delivery, you can start reading books in less than 60 seconds. No computer required.</p>
<p>Massive Selection<br />
With the biggest selection of any ebook store in the UK, you can shop more than 900,000 books, including bestsellers and new releases. UK and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs, plus more than 1 million free books, are also available.</p>
<p>Lowest Book Prices<br />
We check hundreds of prices every day to make sure our prices are the lowest of any ebook store in the UK. Compare our book prices &#8211; you&#8217;ll like what you find.</p>
<p>Free Book Samples<br />
Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy.</p>
<p>Real Page Numbers<br />
We&#8217;ve added real page numbers that correspond to print editions so you can easily reference and cite passages.</p>
<p>Read Everywhere with Whispersync<br />
Your Kindle books can be read on your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, PC, Mac, Android device, and Windows Phone 7. Our Whispersync technology syncs your place across devices, so you can pick up where you left off.</p>
<p>Worry-Free Archive<br />
Books you purchase from the Kindle Store are automatically backed up online in your Kindle library on Amazon.co.uk. Re-download books wirelessly for free, anytime.</p>
<p>Built-in Dictionary with Instant Lookup<br />
Seamlessly look up definitions of over 250,000 English words without interrupting your reading.</p>
<p>Improved PDF Reader<br />
Now with new dictionary lookup, notes and highlights, and support for password protected PDFs. Easily carry all of your documents on the go.</p>
<p>Share Meaningful Passages<br />
Share meaningful passages with friends and family with built-in Twitter and Facebook integration.</p>
<p>and its ALL true. You can&#8217;t beat the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002LVUWFE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=booandboorev-21&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1634&#038;creative=19450&#038;creativeASIN=B002LVUWFE">Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6&#8243; E Ink Display</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=booandboorev-21&#038;l=as2&#038;o=2&#038;a=B002LVUWFE" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></p>
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No I don&#8217;t take mine everywhere but more or less everywhere. The Kindle is such a size that it just fits in my coat pocket. Waiting for Dentists, Doctors, Wives and children is no longer such a chore. I could make an argument saying it improves my health by keeping my blood pressure down whilst waiting for Doctors Dentists etc.</p>
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