A splendid & sumptuous historical novel from the internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory telling of the early life of Katherine of Aragon I was born a princess destined to be queen & I know my duty 1491 Henry VII's eldest son Arthur Tudor Prince of Wales has been betrothed since childhood to the Spanish princess Katherine of Aragon Their marriage will cement the alliance Henry Tudor craves to secure his country But when Arthur's sudden death leaves an 11-year-old boy heir to the kingdom Henry Tudor must choose whether to send Katherine back to Spain or to marry her himself Katherine has no son from her brief marriage to secure her future; her substantial dowry & his powerful contract are at stake Henry has reckoned without the determination of a young woman set on fulfilling her own destiny to be a queen
- & the ambition of Prince Harry the future Henry VIII
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' Haunting passionate William Ryan's The Constant Soldier is a subtle WW2 thriller of horror & love with an utterly gripping countdown to Gotterdamerung One of my favourites of the year' Simon Sebag Montefiore-- Shortlisted for the HWA Endeavour Ink Gold Crown 2017 --1944 Paul Brandt a soldier in the German army returns wounded & ashamed from the bloody chaos of the Eastern front to find his village home much changed & existing in the dark shadow of an SS rest hut
- a luxurious retreat for those who manage the concentration camps run with the help of a small group of female prisoners who
- against all odds
- have so far survived the war When by chance Brandt glimpses one of these prisoners he realizes that he must find a way to access the hut For inside is the woman to whom his fate has been tied since their arrest five years before & now he must do all he can to protect her But as the Russian offensive moves ever closer the days of this rest hut & its SS inhabitants are numbered & while hope
- for Brandt & the female prisoners
- grows tantalizingly close the danger too is now greater than ever & in a forest to the east a young female Soviet tank driver awaits her orders to advance




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Enshrining the fundamental rights & freedoms of its citizens in law & curbing the power of those who rule them the US constitution is one of the most significant documents in the history of democracy New to Penguin's Little Black Classics series ...

In 1787 We were given the right to practice the religion of our choice We were given the right to say what we wanted without persecution It was written that our house & property were secure from unreasonable search & seizure We were given the right to a public trial Fifty-five men we will never know sat in a sweltering room & fought for us We were given our rights as citizens of the United States Every second fall as we return again to the ballot box to decide the course of our country's leadership every voter must find their way back to that room in Philadelphia Welcome Books is proud to provide a map The Constitution of the United States of America inscribed & illustrated by the master calligrapher Sam Fink brings to life the issues underlying the triumphs of this abiding document Originally published in pen & ink for Random House in 1987 Mr Fink has gone back to his original black-&-white art & painted it anew created a full-color masterpiece The result is glorious Each amendment each article each word so thoughtfully placed in The Constitution has been given Mr Fink's profound touch With a powerful intelligence & a wonderful sense of humor he has provided us with an entry point into this complex document allowing us to read it with greater ease & understanding As well as a trade edition Welcome Books is honored to present a full-color limited edition of 64 loose folios each 15 x 22 exquisitely designed & produced--matching in its manufacture the stunning quality of Mr Fink's ambition & the gravitas of the original document In 1787 we were entrusted with our most important living document The Constitution of the United States of America Have we kept it safe? To answer this we must begin by reading it each & every one of us--so that we may claim our own intimate knowledge of its content; so that we may never forget its tenets; so that we may remember the kind of world we want to live in This Sam Fink in his direct & unadorned way respectful & loving helps us do ...

The fifth edition of this successful textbook is aimed specifically at those students & practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles & practice of modern construction & services New to this edition are Hundreds of revised graphics to complement the fully updated text New illustrations & photos printed in full colour for the first time New chapters on sustainability ventilation & windows This highly sought after text concentrates on principles & practice rather than details & regulations & retains it&s easy to follow format & highly accessible style In doing so it enables the reader to demonstrate a comprehensive & genuine understanding of modern house construction & its evolution over the last 100 years The Construction of Houses is not only an essential read for students surveyors developers & planning professionals but also the interested lay person considering their first building project ...

The ultimate cake decorating & sugarcraft techniques book from best-selling author Lindy Smith Covers every must-know technique starting with basic tools & ingredients & finishing with advanced modelling & decorating
- essential for both beginner & experienced cake decorators Step-by-step illustrated instructions cover every stage from cake baking to adding the finishing touches
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The prospect of bringing a new baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting Life with a newborn baby is tiring & challenging enough but with a demanding elder brother or sister to deal with too how do you cope? Written in the same reassuring accessible style as her bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book The Contented Baby with Toddler Book is full of practical tips & sanguine advice that will calm & reassure all panicked parents A major feature of the book is the adaptable routines specifically designed to help you structure your day & meet all the needs of your toddler & your new baby & still have time for lots of cuddles By using Gina's easy-to-follow methods not only will you have a contented baby who feeds regularly & sleeps through the night from an early age but also a happy involved toddler who remains calm & co-operative during this unsettled time ...

Weaning your baby on to solid foods is one of the most important milestones during the early months of parenthood & Gina's expert advice on weaning makes a baby's transition from milk to solid foods as straightforward as possible Successful weaning establishes a pattern of healthy eating in babies avoiding the pitfalls of fussy eaters restricted to a narrow diet In this revised edition of The Contented Little Baby Book of Weaning Gina

Includes:: the latest recommendations regarding breast-feeding & the introduction of solid food from the World Health Organisation & the UK Department of Health She aims to take the worry out of weaning guiding parents step-by-step through the process & shares the insight & expertise gained from personally helping to care for over 300 babies & advising thousands more parents via her consultation service & website Included in this revised edition- The best time of day to introduce the first solid food- Which foods to introduce & at what age- Getting the balance of milk feeds & solids right- How to eliminate night feeds once solids are introduced- The importance of introducing finger foods at the right age- Extended parent-friendly feeding plans to take parents step-by-step through the different stages- Newly developed rotating meal planners for older children up to the end of the first year- Brand new questions & answers giving the most up-to-date advice to parents The Contented Little Baby Book of Weaning is the definitive guide to ensuring babies eat well now & as they grow up & is as relevant & helpful to those parents who have not previously followed Gina's routines

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As babies grow so their routines & patterns change In The Contented Toddler Years Gina addresses the many changes in sleeping & feeding habits that arise during the second & third year She offers invaluable advice & insight into these crucial stages of a child's development from walking & talking to teething & potty training & also shows you how to-deal with tantrums food refusal & sibling jealousy-prepare for the arrival of a second baby including how to cope physically emotionally & financially & how to adapt her routines when caring for a baby & toddler -make teeth-cleaning fun & put an end to habits such as thumb-sucking nail-biting & eating dirt-decide what type of childcare is best for you & your toddler Gina's advice is derived from hands-on experience of dealing with children Parents can be confident that her techniques which have been tried & tested many times & have proved successful with many different children can also work for them She has listened to the concerns of thousands of parents via her consultations & website Reassuring & down-to-earth parents will find Gina's advice can help make the passage from contented baby to confident child a happy & stress-free experience for the whole family ...

The Contested Isle The magi of Hibernia respect the land & its supernatural inhabitants granting much of the Tribunal&s area to hedge traditions & allowing supernatural creatures a vote at Tribunal Now magi from elsewhere in the Order have come to "reform" the Peripheral Code laying siege to & taking one of the Irish covenants If the native magi could stop fighting each other they would resist As English lords push further into the island & the Church struggles with attempts to make it fit continental ideals the Order of Hermes faces its own conflict The traces of past conflicts are everywhere the faerie Tuatha De Danaan the magic Fir Bolg & Formorach & saints as prone to curse as bless Demons however are nowhere to be seen as constant fighting convulses the Emerald Isle It is as ever in Ireland a time for heroes ...