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float: left;"> <style type="text/css"> .prizetop_copy, div .prizeslot_img{ clear:both; } .prizetop_copy{ margin-right:5em; } .xmas_table{ clear:both; } </style> <h4>Guardian Bookshop Christmas Catalogue 2009</h4>  <div class="prizeslot_img"> <img src="/web/20091119104235im_/http://www.guardianbookshop.co.uk/images/custom/gcovers09.jpg" style="width: 630px; height: 250px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 4px;" title="Book cover image"/> </div> <br/>  <div class="prizetop_copy"> <span class="utilNav"><p align="left">Welcome to the Christmas books catalogue from the Guardian bookstore featuring our selection of the year鈥檚 best fiction and non fiction titles.<br/>As always, we鈥檝e chosen books that will appeal to all ages and interests and we are sure you will find the ideal Christmas presents for family or friends.<br/>As well as great savings, all our titles come with free UK delivery and to make ordering easier you can buy your books over the phone or online. 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