The greater the degree of purity in a person, the darker the taint on their soul if they succumb to temptation. Not even the men & women of the holy orders are safe from corruption as Lady Stephanie Peabody & her host of greedy, voluptuous collaborators engage in the most sinister
forms of seductive manipulation. Not even the Prior, the nuns at the convent, or Stephanie
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Emily LOVES science fiction, in fact she's crazy about it. One day she finds a message tucked into TERRORS OF THE TIME WARP, signed YOUR COSMIC COUSIN. At last
- someone out there on her wavelength! Emily hasn't the faintest idea who her Cosmic Cousin could be, but even if she has to search the whole school, she's going to find out!
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Visitors to Costa Rica will be enthralled by its biodiversity. 15 per cent of the land is designated as National Park or Wildlife Preserve & in these areas you may treated to the sight of anteaters, armadillos, crocodiles, jaguars, monkeys, pelicans, sloths & turtles among many other exotic species. Whether you want to surf, sunbathe, fish, hike, take a canopy tour in the rainforest or explore a volcano, Fodor's Costa Rica 2004 will point you in the right direction. Our Smart Travel Tips A-Z section provides the low-down from air travel to useful websites. With unrivalled coverage of hotels, restaurants & attractions to suit every budget & taste, this guide will help you make the most of your time in this wonderful country. ...

The three great-nephews of cantankerous Mr Penicuik know better than to ignore his summons, especially when it concerns the bestowal of his fortune -- the wily old gentleman has hatched a typically freakish plan for his stepdaughter's future & his own amusement: his fortune will be Kitty's dowry. But while the beaux are scrambling for her h&, Kitty counters with her own inventive, if daring, scheme: a sham engagement should keep wedlock at bay.. . ...

Colin is small, even for a mouse. His mother refuses to let him play outside with his brothers & sisters unless he is wrapped in a big fluffy ball of cotton wool. But instead of keeping him safe, the cotton wool attracts the attention of every fierce creature imaginable ...

The author Phyllis Speight remembers having pneumonia when she was four years old, & suffering chest colds for many years before being introduced to homeopathic treatment, long-standing effective remedies.

In Coughs & Wheezes she guides us through the details of forty of the most important remedies for respiratory troubles, chest colds, coughs, bronchitis & asthma. In addition the book contains instructions on how to find the correct remedy, potency & dosage, make homeopathic treatment accessible for everyone.

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Phil Beadle is a former rock musician, the winner of the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award 2005, & the inspirational teacher who wowed the nation with his unorthodox teaching methods in Channel 4 series THE UNTEACHABLES. There, his bizarre but effective approach to teaching English included Punctuation Kung-Fu, & reciting Macbeth to a field of cows. Through techniques such as these Beadle seemingly achieved the impossible by successfully drawing out the desire to learn from a group of failing pupils.

Now his focus is on spreading the word to parents: every child has the ability to learn, & to do better at school. In this book he tells parents that there is no such thing as a stupid child, only boring lessons. Intelligent, unconventional, humorous & inspirational, this hands-on guide blends personal anecdotes with the nitty gritty of how to best unlock your children's unique intelligence, & how to ensure they have the best possible chance to succeed at school.

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Phil Beadle is a former rock musician, the winner of the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award 2005, & the inspirational teacher who wowed the nation with his unorthodox teaching methods in Channel 4 series THE UNTEACHABLES. There, his bizarre but effective approach to teaching English included Punctuation Kung-Fu, & reciting Macbeth to a field of cows. Through techniques such as these Beadle seemingly achieved the impossible by successfully drawing out the desire to learn from a group of failing pupils.

Now his focus is on spreading the word to parents: every child has the ability to learn, & to do better at school. In this book he tells parents that there is no such thing as a stupid child, only boring lessons. Intelligent, unconventional, humorous & inspirational, this hands-on guide blends personal anecdotes with the nitty gritty of how to best unlock your children's unique intelligence, & how to ensure they have the best possible chance to succeed at school.

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Gail Sheehy in the Silent Passage called menopause the calm after the storm. This book is about the storm itself. Much is known about the menopause, its symptoms & effects on women's lives but very litle has been mentioned so far on the decade leading up to the menopause during which time ovulation decreases & ostrogen levels are destablising. Every women experiences it yet it is one of the least understood, most misdiagnosed & most confounding stages in a women's life. Could it be.... . Perimenopause? outlines the symptoms
- both psychological & physical
- which are a direct result of this hormone imbalance & shows how best to combat them. It gives you the facts you need to make clear choices about medicinal & natural therapies & it teaches you about following a healthy lifestyle -such as diet, nutrition, excerise & vitamins
- that you can start today & that will bring about far-reaching ramifications for your future overall health. Could it be.... . Perimenopause is essential reading for all women.


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