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Arctic Monkeys
Favourite Worst Nightmare
http://www.arcticmonkeys.com
(Music CD KLC Cairo)

Arctic Monkeys are a Mercury Prize winning English indie rock band, lead by Alex Turner on lead vocals and guitar. While this release is their second album everything's a little more muscular and aggressive than before. Each song is embedded with revelatory moments, as if some sort of critical mass is achieved through skilful song craft and sharp arrangements until an explosive release of energy or emotion is inevitable. Arctic Monkeys have exceeded expectations with this record.

False Impression
Jeffrey Archer
F ARC
(Fiction – Alexandria)

Jeffrey Archer, one of the greatest popular novelists of our generation, delivers a truly page-turning thriller. When an aristocratic old lady is brutally murdered in her country home the night before 9/11, it takes all the resources of the FBI and Interpol to work out the connection between her and the possible motive for her death - a priceless Van Gogh painting. It's a young woman in the North Tower when the first plane crashed into the building who has the courage and determination to take on both sides of the law and avenge the old lady's death. Anna Petrescu is missing, presumed dead, after 9/11 and she uses her new status to escape from America, only to be pursued across the world from Toronto to London, to Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bucharest, but it is only when she returns to New York that the mystery unfolds. Why are so many people willing to risk their own lives and others' to own the Van Gogh Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear?

I’m special, I’m me!
By Ann Meek and Sarah Massini
JUN F MEE
(Kids’ Corner Cairo)

Milo is sad. His friends say that he is too short to be a pirate captain and not strong enough to be a lion! But Milo's mum makes him see how fantastic it can be to play the other roles and have great fun with his friends.
This story is a useful tool in helping shy children gain more confidence and build their self-esteem, whilst also helping them with their imagination and social skills.

Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt
Nigel Strudwick
709.32 STR
(Lifestyle – Alexandria)

The British Museum has the largest, finest and most famous collection of antiquities from Egypt and the Sudan outside of those countries. This is the first guide to the highlights of this magnificent collection. It beautifully displays over 170 of the most important objects, including those that are world-renowned (such as the Rosetta Stone) and also lesser-known but equally significant or beautiful pieces. Striking images of each masterpiece are accompanied with concise, insightful descriptions of their origin, use, and significance, and are placed in the context of the world of Ancient Egypt. An introduction offers a brief history of the vast collections of the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan and a description of how and why these splendid items are selected for display in the permanent galleries of the British Museum.

Smarter selling
Next generation sales strategies to meet your buyer’s needs – every time
By Keith Dugdale and David Lambert
(658.85 LAM Cairo)

The old-fashioned hard sell doesn't cut it any more. Learn what works and what doesn't in selling today. Customers want to buy, not be sold to and this requires different skills and techniques from the salesperson. Find out how to develop trusting relationships and genuine rapport with your clients and customers and learn how to scope out and meet their needs, so that you can do successful business in today's new sales environment.

Professional English in Use Law
Gillian D. Brown and Sally Rice
429.34 BRO
(English Language Teaching – Alexandria)

Professional English in Use Law is suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced students and contains 45 units covering a wide variety of legal vocabulary. Topics include corporate and commercial law, liability, contract law and intellectual property. The book also introduces general legal vocabulary related to legal systems, the legal professions and the skills lawyers need in their daily working lives. Primarily designed as a self-study reference and practice book, it can also be used for classroom work and one-to-one lessons. Professional English in Use Law is also an ideal companion for learners preparing for the new Cambridge International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) and covers key topics and vocabulary from the exam. Professional English in Use Law is a must for teachers of legal English and for students who need to work in the international legal community.

Goal II: Living the Dream
Kuno Becker and David Beckham
(Kids’ Corner Cairo)

Picking up where the first film left off, GOAL II is a continuation of Santiago Munez’s story, as he gets to grips with playing for a premiership team and is exposed to the temptation and privilege his new found fame brings. A lucrative transfer to Real Madrid places Santiago (Kuno Becker) alongside some of the world’s greatest players but creates a gulf between him and his fiancee, Roz (Anna Friel). Will Santiago be able to see past what drives him as a footballer to discover what is essential to complete his life as a man? With cameo appearances from the likes of David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, GOAL II scores as a celebration of the beautiful game.

Numberjacks - Calling All Agents!
Helen Sheppard
DVD 548
(DVD – Alexandria)

The Numberjacks, superhero numbers, journey out into the real world to investigate problems and battle against the dastardly intentions of the Puzzler, Spooky Spoon and the Numbertaker.
Amidst much slapstick comedy and numerous thrills, children join in and develop their early maths skills, helping the Numberjacks to win the day.

News
Magazine and Book sale (Alexandria)
A sale of books and magazines withdrawn from the KLC stock will start on Sunday 2 December from 11.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. at the KLC. Great bargains - don't miss it.