Aliens - Moties - were first contacted in AD3017 in the region of space known as the Coalsack. The eponymous mote in his eye, which has winked out, much to the distress of pious Himmists, just might have been Motie laser light. It might even indicate the position of their home planet.

Tannen's classic investigation into how growing up in different parts of the country, having different ethnic and class backgrounds, even age and personality contribute to different conversational styles. Reissued to coincide with her new book The Argument Culture.

Straight-talking BBC Television style experts Susannah Constantine & Trinny Woodall reveal the secrets of looking good and offer advice on making the most of your body in this super-stylish diary format edition.

Polly, Clary and Louise, now grown up, are ready to discover the truth about the adult world. While Rupert, Hugh and Edward must make the choices that will decide their own - and the family's - future. For the Cazalets, and all those close to them, one end is another beginning.

This is the sequel to "The Mote in God's Eye". Humankind has spent 100 years agonizing over the threat posed by the only aliens they have ever threatened, the Moties. The three-armed aliens have been quarantined within the confines of their own solar system - until now.

Presents a story for women who have been, are or want to be pregnant. Based on the author's experiences of pregnancy and birth, this book covers everything from the usual morning sickness, food cravings and getting a seat on the bus, to the foetus through a shower attachment and falling in love with the Epidural anaesthetist.