Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting team husband & wife Nicholas D Kristof & Sheryl Wu Dunn take us on a journey through Africa & Asia to meet an extraordinary array of exceptional women struggling against terrible circumstances More girls have been killed in the last fifty years precisely because they are girls than men were killed in all the wars of the twentieth century combined More girls are killed in this routine 'gendercide' in any one decade than people were slaughtered in all the genocides of the twentieth century In the nineteenth century the central moral challenge was slavery In the twentieth it was totalitarianism In the twenty-first Kristof & Wu Dunn demonstrate it will be the struggle for gender equality in the developing world Fierce moral pragmatic full of amazing stories of courage & inspiration HALF THE SKY is essential reading for every global citizen ...

Grabbed me & refused to let go' George RR Martin Thorn Bathu was born to fight But when she kills a boy in the training square she finds herself named a murderer Fate places her life in the hands of the deep-cunning Father Yarvi as he sets out to cross half the world in search of allies against the ruthless High King Beside her is Brand a young warrior who hates to kill A failure in her eyes & his own the voyage is his last chance at redemption But warriors can be weapons & weapons are made for one purpose Will Thorn always be a tool in the hands of the powerful or can she carve her own path? Is there a place outside of legend for a woman with a blade? ...

After finally meeting his elusive father Marcus & receiving the three gifts that confirm him as a full adult witch Nathan is still on the run He needs to find his friend Gabriel & rescue Annalise now a prisoner of the powerful Black witch Mercury Most of all he needs to learn how to control his Gift
- a strange wild new power that threatens to overwhelm him Meanwhile Soul O' Brien has seized control of the Council of White Witches & is expanding his war against Black witches into Europe In response an unprecedented alliance has formed between Black & White witches determined to resist him Drawn into the rebellion by the enigmatic Black witch Van Dal Nathan finds himself fighting alongside both old friends & old enemies But can all the rebels be trusted or is Nathan walking into a trap?
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Half Yard Christmas contains over 30 stylish festive projects in six Christmas-themed chapters
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Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore & the next book in her best-selling half yard series It contains 22 projects to sew & give away each made using less than half a yard of fabric The book contains gifts for all your family & friends the projects range from pincushions bags & paperweights to aprons for budding chefs kneeling pads for gardeners & tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts The projects are made in a range of prints & styles & use a range of techniques either follow each project closely or adapt the size & fabric to suit the recipient Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing & need some guidance with the basic techniques & key information as Debbie's friendly advice & clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle But it's also packed with fresh ideas & designs that will inspire you even if you've been a keen sewer for many years & are looking for a way to use up your stash & create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure ...

The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived
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Sew 23 beautiful vintage-style items that will bring a touch of elegance to your home & make wonderful gifts for friends & family Create beautiful accessories including a lacy pillow cover a bucket-style wash bag a dressing table cover & cones for displaying posies of dried flowers; sew gorgeous projects perfect for an afternoon tea including a tea cosy made-to-measure tray cover & a cake frill; & create accessories for a vintage Christmas with a stocking advent calendar & wreath Using half-yard pieces of fabric & Debbie's friendly easy-to-follow advice vintage style has never looked better! ...

Debbie Shore has a passion for sewing & her fresh contemporary designs coupled with simple easy-to-follow instructions make this book a recipe for success All of the projects use just half a yard of fabric making them ideal for using up scraps & oddments left over from other projects or sold off cheaply by your favourite fabric store All you need is a sewing machine & a basic sewing kit & in no time at all you'll be making one of the gorgeous projects in the book There are twenty-six to choose from including beautiful bags aprons a craft caddy for storing your making kit padded coat hangers a chicken doorstop a handy wash bag a notice board & numerous other gifts & accessories for you your family & your home The basic techniques you need to know are explained clearly at the beginning of the book & every step-by-step project is accompanied by a fabulous photograph of the finished piece which will not fail to delight & inspire you ...

Half-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide & earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 & launch a journey beyond City 17 Also features two multiplayer games Half-Life 2 not required PC System Requirements Minimum 17 GHz Processor 512MB RAM Direct X 81 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE) Windows 7 (3264-bit) Vista XP Mouse Keyboard Internet Connection Recommended Pentium 4 processor (30 G Hz or better) 1GB RAM Direct X 9 level Graphics Card Windows 7 (3264-bit) Vista XP Mouse Keyboard Internet Connection ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Take a Turtle-y awesome trip back to the Time of Dinosaurs with Half-Shell Heroes Blast to the Past! Join Leo Donnie Raph & Mikey as they make new dino-sized allies battle aliens from the future trying to rule the galaxy save the day & get back home! Dinobunga! ...