BOOKS by Peter Mayle

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1	Year in Provence more books like this by Peter Mayle Enjoy an irresistible feast of humour and discover the joys of French rural living with Peter Mayle's bestselling, much-loved account of "A Year In Provence". Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their long-cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious two ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.36! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Where Did I Come from more books like this by Peter Mayle, Paul Walter (Illustrator), Arthur Robbins (Illustrator) This bestselling classic explains the facts of life to young children in an age-appropriate and straightforward manner, accompanied by lively illustrations. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.71! \| first editions
3	Toujours Provence more books like this by Peter Mayle From vantage points as varied as the Cannes Film Festival, the "caves" at Chateauneuf-du-Pape and the Menerbes Dog Show, this book show that life in the Provence is far from the quiet and uneventful existence suggested by those postcards of empty villages and picturesque peasants. All kinds of characters are lurking in the lavender: estate agents, ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	What's happening to me? : the answers to some of the world's most embarrassing questions. more books like this by Peter Mayle, Arthur Robins Designed to ease the embarrassment of explaining puberty to children, this book presents the facts of life during puberty. It aims to present them with honesty, sympathy and a sense of humour. see all copies from £2.11! new only from £6.46! \| first editions
5	A Dog's Life more books like this by Peter Mayle This is a diary, of a sort. But since dogs have no sense of time, it is a sporadic, haphazard grab-bag that has little chronological basis. Instead, it offers reflections on the relationship between man and dog, and some revelations about the human condition, as seen from a different perspective. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £7.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France more books like this by Peter Mayle Mayle and his wife return to Provence after a brief absence. This is the novelist's third installment of essays on the joys of living in the south of France. see all copies from £4.50! new only from £6.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	A Good Year more books like this by Peter Mayle Max Skinner works in finance in London, but when things go bad he takes refuge in Provence, at the vineyard he has just inherited from his uncle. When he arrives, he is surrounded by gorgeous females, but the winery itself is a dud. The place is mismanaged, and the wine is terrible. But for some reason, quite a few people seem to find it appealing ... see all copies from £2.00! new only from £5.69! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Hotel Pastis: A Novel of Provence more books like this by Peter Mayle Simon Shaw restarts his life in Provence, renovating an old police station into a small but world-class hotel. But not all the denizens of Provence are enthralled by the Hotel Pastis. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Chasing Cezanne more books like this by Peter Mayle A photographer on a visit to a house featured in a magazine he works for, discovers that a Cezanne painting has been stolen from there. With the editor of the magazine as the suspect thief, he is sent on pursuit of her and the Cezanne through London, the South of France and New York. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew more books like this by Peter Mayle Mayle's ability to get the locals talking, his sense of humor, and his love for a good meal propel him around the French countryside to a variety of food festivals. see all copies from £3.42! new only from £6.80! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Acquired Tastes more books like this by Peter Mayle Peter Mayle informs readers where to buy the best caviar, how to order thousand-dollar custom made shoes, the REAL expenses behind keeping a mistress in style, the pros and cons of household servants. see all copies from £2.01! new only from £5.67! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Anything Considered more books like this by Peter Mayle Bennett is a drifter, attracted to the good life in the South of France and willing to try anything for easy money. He ends up in trouble with some crooks trying to corner the white truffle market, his trouble taking him to yachts in the Mediterranean, Monaco and even further as the plot thickens. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Encore Provence more books like this by Peter Mayle This is a continuation of Peter Mayle's account of an Englishman's life abroad. He tells of a school for noses in Haute Provence, the mysterious death of an oversexed butcher, the quest for the finest bouillabaisse and an assortment of characters from bars and boules courts. see all copies from £1.36! new only from £7.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Provence more books like this by Peter Mayle Provence boasts some of the most varied landscapes of the Mediterranean, from the snowy Alps to the long sandy beaches of the Cote d'Azur. In between are wild plateaux riven by some of the deepest canyons in Europe, ancient hilltop villages and Roman monuments, medieval citadels and chateaus, and more. All are captured in 150 full-color ... see all copies from £2.01! new only from £21.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Provence A-Z more books like this by Peter Mayle In more than 200 entries, Peter Mayle writes about subjects as diverse as architecture, expatriates, Aix-en-Provence, the Proven al character, legends, lavender, linguistic oddities, museums of the Foreign Legion and corkscrew, as well as food and drink. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.11! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Confessions of a French Baker: Breadmaking Secrets, Tips, and Recipes more books like this by Peter Mayle, Gerard Auzet In this charming guide to the pleasures of Provence, Mayle delivers a delightful meditation on the rich pleasures of the humble loaf. Includes precise instructions for making 14 kinds of bread. 25 drawings & 6 photos in text. see all copies from £2.46! new only from £2.65! \| first editions
17 view cover	Hotel Pastis more books like this by Peter Mayle Simon Shaw is 42, divorced and tired. As he surveys the desolation of his former home in the wake of his ex-wife's last visit, he yearns for a life free of complications. But when a holiday in Provence suggests other options, Simon is quick to respond. By the author of "A Year in Provence". see all copies from £1.36! new only from £5.04! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Up the Agency: The Funny Business of Advertising more books like this by Peter Mayle Starting as a copywriter and ending as creative director, Mayle dissects the odd and fascinating industry where the speed of a new talent's ascent can be matched by his shocking fall later; a business that brings pleasure and pain to millions--and millions to a few.30,000 print. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.89! \| first editions
19 view cover	How to Be a Pregnant Father more books like this by Peter Mayle Bestselling author Peter Mayle shows expectant fathers everything they need to know about one of life's most exciting times. Included is advice that every father needs to know about the impending birth of his child, such as: tactics for the bathroom and the breakfast table, morning sickness, cravings, preserving his sex life, and helping his wife ... see all copies from £4.78! new only from £6.11! \| first editions
20 view cover	Found Dogs more books like this by Elise Lufkin, Diana Walker (Photographer), Peter Mayle (Foreword by) An evocative tribute to the dogs we've been lucky enough to find Superb photographs and a fascinating cast of people and dogs make this book irresistible to anyone who's moved by the human-animal bond. The dogs included in this book were abandoned in animals shelters, at racetracks, or just by the side of the road. They were found and given a ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £21.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
21	Expensive habits more books like this by Peter Mayle From Havana cigars and hand-made shoes, to hundred-dollar haircuts, from truffles, vintage champagne and stretch limousines to caviare and cashmere, here is every excess one can imagine (and plenty more that one probably can't). By the author of "A Year in Provence" and "Toujours Provence". see all copies from £1.36! new only from £21.11! \| first editions
22 view cover	A Chef in Provence more books like this by Edouard Loubet, Peter Mayle (Preface by) Written by award-winning chef Edouard Loubet, "Chef in Provence collects some of the delectable dishes that characterize Provence cuisine. Beautifully designed and photographed, Loubet's dishes are ideal for seasoned cooks with a taste for natural ingredients and traditional regional recipes. Includes a preface by best-selling author Peter Mayle, ... see all copies from £6.57! new only from £12.70!
23 view cover	Bon appetit more books like this by Peter Mayle Gastronomy is a wonderful starting point to study France and the French. As the retired school master from Provence says, "The religion of France is food. And wine, of course." And they put their money where their mouth is, spending a greater proportion of their income on food and drink than any other nation in the world. Literally hundreds of ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £3.30! \| first editions
24 view cover	A Year in Provence/Toujours Provence more books like this by Peter Mayle Mayle's humorous true story of his attempts to make a home for himself in the south of France after he fled his advertising job in England. see all copies from £5.92! new only from £28.68!
25	Wicked Willie's guide to women : a worm's eye view of the fair sex more books like this by Gray Jolliffe, Peter Mayle see all copies from £1.36! new only from £14.96!

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