History is brought alive by the people it affects rather than those who created it In Beautiful Star we meet Eilmer a monk in 1010 with Icarus-like dreams; Charles I hiding in 1651 & befriended by a small boy; the trial of Jane Wenham witch of Walkern seen through the eyes of her gr&-daughter This is a moving & affecting journey through time bringing a new perspective to the defence of Corfe Castle the battle of Waterloo the siege of Toulon & in the title story the devastating dangers of the life of the sea in 1875 ...

When Ryan Media Group opens a new office in New York numbers whiz Sara Dillon happily accepts the position of Director of Finance On her first weekend in her new town Sara has wild
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- sex with a gorgeous stranger on a balcony overlooking Chloe Mills' raucous engagement party Sara assumes the tryst was a one-time thing but when her mysterious lover sends her the steamy phone video he took of their encounter she realizes he might have unearthed a side of her she'd never let herself explore Unfortunately an affair with Max Stella Wall Street's newly-imported golden boy could be very very bad for her new career Max has a legendary appetite for casual sex but the kindred kink he finds in Sara is hard to brush off Soon the formerly-irresistible investment banker finds himself pursuing a woman who seems to want very little to do with him outside of their playful & creative exhibitionism They have only three rules keep it casual keep it private & no faces That is until Max convinces Sara to come with him to a club that opens a new world for them & their sex-only relationship grows decidedly more intimate

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In her new Malory-Anderson Family novel Beautiful Tempest No 1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey reveals the tempestuous story of Jacqueline Malory whose furious desire for revenge leads to a confrontation with the handsome pirate who abducted her
- & sparks a much steamier kind of desire For the first time James Malory & his Anderson in-laws agree on something it's payback time for the culprit who dared to kidnap James & Georgina's beloved daughter Jack even if she escaped unscathed Jack is furious to be left behind when her father sails for the Caribbean in pursuit of the villain So when an intriguing stranger offers to lead her to the abductor Jack sees an opportunity to deliver some Malory-style retribution herself Things don't go quite according to plan when Jack ends up an unwilling 'guest' once more on a ship sailing away from England But she soon realizes that her captor is no pirate at all but a nobleman determined to settle an old score with her father
- & what endangers her most is the increasingly passionate attraction between them Utterly captivating Wonderfully entertaining Let legendary author Johanna Lindsey capture your heart with her unforgettable romance

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Just how critical is testing to the success of a software project? & how can you make these tests simple yet maintainable flexible & efficient? This unique book offers essays from 25 leading software testers that illustrate the qualities & techniques necessary to make testing an art in itself Through personal anecdotes you'll learn how each of these professionals developed best practices for testing a wide range of software projects involving XMPP GUI tools Open Map applications & more Topics of this book include OLPC project testing
- Mel Chua (The Open Planning Project); Open Maps application testing
- Steve Coast (founder of Open Street Map); Abi Word open source app testing
- Kamran Khan (Abi Word word processor); GNU Compiler Collection tool testing
- Mark Mitchell (GCC); GUI Tools
- Adam Christian & Mikeal Rogers (OSAFMozilla); Python Language testing
- Neal Norwitz; Network testing frameworks
- Jim Walker (Open Solaris); & XMPP Protocol testing
- Remko Troncon (Jabber) Beautiful Testing provides you with knowledge gained from years of experience that you can put to the test on your own projects







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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A long hot summer on a housing estate in South London Jamie is bunking off school whilst his mother Sandra juggles job promotion & her relationship with hippy-dippy boyfriend Tony Next door lives sassy Leah who spends her day listing to Mama Cass records In the same block Jamie&s class mate Ste although sporty & popular at school is bullied by his drunken father One-day Steve seeks refuge in Sandra&s flat & ends up sleeping head to toe with Jamie Actors Linda Henry Glen Berry Scott Neal Meera Syal Ben Daniels Daniel Bowers Martin Walsh & Tameka Empson Director Hettie Macdonald Certificate 15 years & over Year 1996 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 27 minutes (approx) Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players
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'I heard a horrible screaming sound like an animal being slaughtered then I realised it was me' When Katie Piper was 24 her life was near perfect Young & beautiful she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook & her world quickly turned into a nightmare After being held captive & brutally raped by her new boyfriend Katie was subjected to a vicious acid attack Within seconds this bright & bubbly girl could feel her looks & the life she loved melting away Beautiful is the moving true story of how one young woman had her mind body & spirit cruelly snatched from her & how she inspired millions with her fight to get them back ...

Many of us for various reasons are trying to reduce the amount of meat & dairy in our diets but are reluctant to let go of our favourite foods When chef Sam Murphy decided to change her lifestyle originally just to lose weight & have a more balanced diet she assumed that her days of eating pizzas burgers & brownies were over But after experimenting in the kitchen Sam realized that she could still eat all of those irresistibly indulgent dishes while looking after herself & the world around her Bringing all of Sam's best recipes together this incredible collection

Includes:: delicious healthy options for breakfast lunch & dinner as well as sides salads sauces smoothies & desserts It features Sam's recipes for Spaghetti Carbonara Chickpea Chilli Cheese Toasties Loaded Vegan Hot Dogs Salted Caramel Brownies Cookie Dough Cereal The Vegan Big Mac And many many more Whether you're looking to go without meat or dairy every day every week or just once a month or if you just want to indulge in guilty food without the guilt Beautifully Real Food is the perfect guide to making meals you can really enjoy

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Beautifully Said is a female-forward collection of 21 themed chapters of"e from strong successful intelligent women Perfect for hand lettering artists of any age! Looking for a"e to inspire your daughter sister mother teammate or friend? Beautifully Said is a personal inspiration gallery containing 21 themed chapters spotlighting women & girls who believe build discover explore heal invent laugh lead & more"abelle's first book is a serendipitous result of the startup's Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign This female-powered company creates products that add missing voices back into history & ensure today's remarkable thinkers & doers aren't overlooked going forward You'll love seeing"es by incredible women from bygone eras like Eleanor Roosevelt Ella Fitzgerald Harriet Tubman & Audrey Hepburn as well as contemporary figures like Serena Williams Amy Poehler Malala Yousafzai as well as noteworthy up-&-comers including an Everest-scaling mountaineer a space archaeologist & a serial entrepreneur Because sharing ideas & stories is how passions get sparked & role models emerge ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play The story & characters audiences know & love come to spectacular life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic “ Beauty & the Beast” a stunning cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told “ Beauty & the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle a bright beautiful & independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle Despite her fears she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff & learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior & realize the kind heart of the true Prince within The film stars Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston the handsome but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice Belle’s father; Josh Gad as Le Fou Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan Mc Gregor as Lumière the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette the feather duster; Audra Mc Donald as Madame De Garderobe the wardrobe; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; & Nathan Mack as Chip the teacup; with Ian Mc Kellen as Cogsworth the mantel clock; & Emma Thompson as the teapot Mrs Potts 2D Blu-ray disc bonus• Enchanted Table Read• A Beauty Of A Tale• The Women Behind “ Beauty & The Beast”• From Song To Screen Making The Musical Sequences• Extended Song “ Days In The Sun” With Introduction By Bill Condon• Deleted Scenes • Making A Moment With Celine Dion• “ Beauty & The Beast” Music Video By Ariana Grande & John Legend• Making The Music Video “ Beauty & The Beast”• Disney Song Selections• Play Movie With Overture• Play Movie With Sing-A-Long ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Celebrate the most magical time of the year with this irresistible holiday classic inspired by Disney’s Academy Award-winning masterpiece Beauty & The Beast (1991 Winner -Best Song Best Original Score; nominated for Best Picture) Share the wonder as Mrs Potts (Angela Lansbury) recounts another “tale as old as time” about a Christmas past that almost wasn’t – thanks to the scheming of former court composer Forte (Tim Curry) now a gloomy holiday-hating pipe organ determined to keep Belle & Beast apart forever Only a true Christmas miracle could possibly thwart his dastardly plans Reuniting the original voice cast this spectacular gem sparkles with exciting bonus features delightful songs spellbinding visuals & enduring themes of hope friendship & love Your family will experience the spirit of the season all year long with the timeless magic of Beauty & The Beast The Enchanted Christmas ...