Archive for February 12th, 2009
This is a follow up to the bestseller Now You Knowhellip;The Book of Answers, which went through five printings and sold over 20,000 copies! Why do we shout Fore on a golf course? Why is confetti thrown at a wedding? Exactly how long is a moment or a Jiffy? Why is breaking a mirror bad luck, and a rabbitrsquo;s foot good luck? In this second book, Lennox continues to trace the concise and fascinating history and reasons for hundreds of expressions in our everyday language, as well as customs and habits in the same entertaining format that was so successful last year. These gems are from the original syndicated radio scripts broadcast daily to millions across Canada through the Sound Source Network of Standard Broadcasting.
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This provocative combination of original poetry, prose, criticism, and visual art documents the continuing growth of literature by and about Chicanas. Through innovative use of language and images, the artists represented here explore female sexuality, economic and social injustice, gender roles, and the contributions of critical theory.
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Double Room. Including breakfast.
Within walking distance of Southwark and Blackfriars Underground stations, this modern hotel gives direct access to the Central London, financial district, West End, ExCel Exhibition Centre and the O2 Arena.
Located in the heart of the vibrant South Bank district, Express by Holiday Inn Southwark is just a few minutes from the London Eye, London Bridge, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Borough Market and the Imperial War Museum.
The hotel is also a 5 minute taxi ride to Waterloo Tube and Mainline Station and within easy reach of London City Airport.
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Double. Excluding breakfast.
This beautiful, restored Georgian town house is next to the British Museum and close to the West End and the financial district.
The restaurant at the Clarendon overlooks the hotel’s private walled garden and offers 24-hour room service.
The nearby Russell Square Tube Station is served by the Piccadilly Line, which goes directly to Heathrow Airport terminals.
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Winter Sale. Excluding breakfast.
Ideally located next to the River Thames, the Tate Britain and the London Eye, this award-winning 4-star hotel combines stylish, contemporary design, luxurious modern accommodation and superb facilities.
The City Inn Westminster combines a passion for modern design and innovation with an understanding of the needs of contemporary living. Each room has a newly installed iMac in-room multimedia entertainment system. This stylish and innovative system is both an entertainment system and a computer, allowing you to work or play. Surf the web; watch digital TV; listen to digital radio; play CDs and DVDs; or use it like an ordinary iMac.
The stunning facilities include a critically-acclaimed restaurant, offering innovative European cuisine in stylish surroundings, and boasting an attractive open-air terrace. There is a well-equipped fitness room and 6 impressive private meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual and telecommunications equipment.
Free wireless broadband internet access is available in all public areas.
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Double Room. Excluding breakfast.
The Grange City Hotel is a new, luxury 5-star hotel overlooking the Tower of London and the River Thames.
Leisure facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, health and beauty treatments, a large gym and a professional golf simulator. Grange City Hotel houses a selection of bars and restaurants. Koto II restaurant serves fresh Japanese cuisine in a lively atmosphere.
The Grange City’s rooms are well-equipped, air conditioned and have 24-hour room service.
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Twin (2 single beds). Including breakfast.
An excellent central London location, affordable prices and friendly personalised service are just some of what we offer at The Park International Hotel.
Located next to the Gloucester Road underground station in fashionable South Kensington the hotel allows for easy access to all London attractions. It is just a short walk to Harrods and the prestigious shopping district of Knightsbridge as well as Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Earl's Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres and the Natural History Museum.
The hotel is comprised of five interconnected, beautifully renovated, Georgian style townhouses. All the rooms are air-conditioned and include an en-suite bathroom, laptop sized safe, work desk, telephone and more
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Twin Ensuite. Including breakfast.
At the Winchester Hotel you'll find high standards in a superb location at affordable prices close to the heart of London. An inexpensive central London hotel, the Winchester Hotel affords guests easy access to London’s attractions and venues. With Buckingham Palace and the Horse guards Parade, Westminster Abbey and Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, the Tate Gallery and Harrods and many other historical and traditional London landmarks within a short walk.
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Double Room. Excluding breakfast.
In the heart of Bloomsbury, The Beauchamp is an elegant and contemporary hotel with attentive service and easy access to financial areas, shopping and West End entertainment.
The Beauchamp has a range of business and leisure services and facilities. The London hotel overlooks private gardens and has a bar and a restaurant. Rooms have air conditioning and 24-hour room service.
The hotel is walking distance from the British Museum, British Library, Covent Garden and Oxford Street.
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Superior Twin . Excluding breakfast.
This impressive hotel is perfectly situated on the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the Tate Britain art gallery and close to Westminster, Waterloo and Vauxhall rail and underground station.
Park Plaza Riverbank London is within walking distance of some of London's most visited attractions, including the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the Tate Modern art gallery, Buckingham Palace and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
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