His next two albums, Snakes and Ladders and Sleepwalking failed to make any impact.

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But as so often in this game of snakes and ladders, the leap up was followed by a slide down.

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Yes, the mental game of life often feels like Snakes and Ladders.

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Personal rows, the ups and downs of careers, the snakes and ladders of the academy (Mr Menand is especially good on these) are scrupulously noted.

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At the project's launch at the Science Museum on Wednesday evening, people were invited to take part in a variety of games - from Play Your Eco-Cards Right to Eco-Snakes and Ladders.

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