Bøger af Holly Ivins

So you're expecting a baby - congratulations! Now comes one of the most enjoyable, yet difficult, decisions you'll have to make as new parents: choosing a name for your baby. We guide you through what you need to consider when making this important decision, as well as a generous helping of funny and unfortunate real names, so you know what NOT to name your baby. If your surname is WHITE don't call your child ISLA; Check that your baby's initials don't spell GBH or RAT; What are the top 10 boys and girls names? With over 10,000 names, their origin and meaning, we'll provide the inspiration and advice you need to make a choice you and your baby are happy with for life.

The perfect gift for a literary loverHave you ever dreamt of Darcy? Wished for Wentworth? Or even envied the womanly wiles of Emma? Perhaps you want to know a bit more about the author who so accurately describes the ins and outs of courtship, and whose novels have never been out of print since they were first published nearly 200 years ago? If your nodding in excitement reading this then the Jane Austen Pocket Bible is one for you.This handy little book guides you through Austen's beloved novels, explaining Regency manners, the class system, the importance of inheritance, and the delicate matter of landing a husband. Full of fascinating trivia about the world of Austen's novels this book also contains details of Austen's life, the writers who inspired her, the country estates which make up the settings for her romantic adventures, and details on the countless film and television adaptations which have been made.With facts on genteel dancing, a plan for an Austen dinner party and words of wisdom from the lady herself, it's a must-have for every self-confessed Jane fan or those making their first foray into Austen's carefully crafted world.