Details: When love flies out the window married life can be hell. With an unplanned baby on the way, a newly-wed daughter whose marriage is already in trouble, a teenager who won't eat and doesn't think there's anything wrong with her, and, hiding secrets from each other, Barry and Aimee are on a rocky road. When love flies in the window ex-wives can cause a lot of trouble. And Marianna is going to cause as much trouble as she possibly can to make sure that her former husband is not going to waltz down the aisle with his new love. Families in crisis, passion, tragedy, and the healing powers of love - Patricia Scanlan's brilliant and heartwarming new novel re-introduces us to the characters in Forgive and Forget and Happy Ever After, and brings their story to a triumphant conclusion. Ideal for: Fans of Contemporary Fiction novels. Anyone who has read the first two books in this trilogy will really love this one. This paperback measures: 19.7 x 12.7 x 4cm. Pages 650
Details: The untold story of the daring plan that saved D-Day. "D-Day must surely be the most important airpower achievement in the history of military aviation. Not a single significant air attack was mounted by the Germans as the invasion forces battled to get ashore the Normandy beaches, and that may very well be why the infantry finally pushed over the bluffs on Omaha Beach when by the slimmest of margins they neared being thrown back." In this book, historian L. Douglas Keeney delves into the politics and personalities that rescued the Pointblank Directive from the brink of disaster and led to one of the most stunning military comebacks-ever. Ideal for: Military and History enthusiasts or for those that would like to learn more about D-Day! This hardback book has 272 pages and measures approximately: 24 x 16 x 2.8cm.
Details: How far would you follow him before you accept it's over? Eleanor Blake, distraught after breaking up with her fiance Will, decides to do what most would scarcely dare: secretly follow him to the island hideaway where he's on holiday with the woman who took her place. But on the shimmering, sun-drenched Sicilian island of Panarea, distractions come in many forms - including her fellow hotel guest Lewis, an enigmatic Englishman with secrets of his own to protect. And then there's Frannie, a young Italian actress on the island to prepare for her first film role, who is as charming as she is beautiful. Can she really be so perfect? And shouldn't Eleanor be the first to suspect that things might not be as they seem? The Island Hideaway is a surprising, insightful and compelling novel from the bestselling author of Since I Don't Have You. Ideal for: Fans of contemporary fiction novels and those who enjoy Louise Candlish novels. This paperback has 341 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.5 x 2.4cm
A novel about friendship, hope and the power of pasta from the bestselling author of Pear Shaped. According to a magazine, Susie is a 'Leftover' - a post Bridget-Jones 30 something who has neither her dream man, job, nor home. She doesn't even own six matching dinner plates. According to her friend Rebecca, Susie needs to get over her ex, Jake, start online dating - or at least stop being so rude to every guy who tries to chat her up. But Susie's got a plan. If she can just make it the 307 days till her promotion and bonus, she can finally quit and pursue her dream career in food, then surely everything else will fall into place. If only her love life wasn't so complicated...A sharp, witty and refreshing novel about love, friendship and enjoying what's left on the table.
Details: Ballymaloe is one of the world's best cookery schools and Darina Allen, its co-founder and main teacher, is in a league of her own. Every student who has gone through her school has begged her to write down her recipes and thoughts, tips and shortcuts, and here they are in this definitive teaching book, which has everything to inform and inspire you to become adventurous in the kitchen. 'Ballymaloe Cookery Course' explains 1175 recipes, 370 variations and more than 100 basic skills, from making pastry to the art of carving, from preserving lemons to making delicious home-made pasta, from culturing creamy yogurt to butterflying a leg of lamb: the simple instructions given by one of the world's great cook-teachers will inspire you to prepare and enjoy the art of fresh produce and fine food. Ideal for: People who enjoy cooking and there's plenty of help for the new cook too. This hardback book has 640 pages and measures: 22 x 26 x 4.5cm
Details: The face of the killer is as familiar as his own... The first time was easy. No one ever suspected the victim had been murdered. The crime long buried, the dark passions guiding the killer's hand are still alive. But the need for revenge cannot be denied. Only one person can stop the killing. Only one person can identify the killer. Only one person knows the face of death is as close as the face in the mirror... Praise for Gregg Olsen: Olsen is a top-notch writer.' Michael Connelly. 'Olsen will have you on the edge of your seat' Lee Child. Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books. A tense page turning thriller from New York Times Bestselling author Gregg Olsen This paperback measures: 19 x 13 x 3cm. Pages: 412
Details: This indispensable guide takes fans of The Smiths and Morrissey from Manchester right into the heart of London - transforming a leaning post on a Wapping side street, an alleyway in Battersea, a bandstand in the East End and a barber shop in Mayfair into tourist attractions with a difference. Discover the direction to each location, the history behind each entry and their relevance to The Smiths and Morrissey. Here are the places in Manchester, London and beyond that shaped the songs that mean so much to so many. Ideal for: Morrissey and The Smiths fans everywhere! This paperback book has 183 pages and measures: 19.8 x 13 x 0.8cm.
Get five times the action with the only official guide to the biggest Grand Theft Auto game ever! Limited Edition with exclusive cover and content BradyGames has teamed up with Rockstar Games to bring you Grand Theft Auto V Limited Edition Strategy, a comprehensive guide to the most anticipated game of the year. Provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire single-player story and strategy for every action-packed mission, enabling you to get the most out of GTA and complete the game faster than your friends! This Limited Edition features a collectible hardcover with custom artwork, special lithograph of the cover, and 32 pages of exclusive artwork. Get complete coverage of all off-mission activities and sophisticated mini-games. Maps identify key objectives, specify targets, and chart the fastest path to success in this enormous world that's bigger than Red Dead Redemption, GTA IV, and GTA: San Andreas combined. Plus, get the inside story on the three playable characters. Set in the sun-soaked metropolis of Los Santos, Grand Theft Auto V centres around three very different criminals all scheming for their own chance at success. Franklin, Michael, and Trevor risk everything in a series of dangerous heists that could set them up for life or send them straight to the slammer. GTA V is available for XBox360 and PS3 and perfect for fans of this record-breaking game series. Take your game further with Grand Theft Auto V Limited Edition Strategy Guide and BradyGames.
Details: Posing as an escaping Nazi war-criminal Bernie Gunther arrives in Buenos Aires and, having revealed his real identity to the local chief of police, discovers that his reputation as a detective goes before him. A young girl has been murdered in peculiarly gruesome circumstances that strongly resemble Bernie's final case as a homicide detective with the Berlin police. A case he had failed to solve. Circumstances lead the chief of police in Buenos Aires to suppose that the murderer may be one of several thousand ex Nazis who have fetched up in Argentina since 1945. And, therefore, who better than Bernie Gunther to help him track that murderer down? Redolent with atmosphere, this novel ends up asking some highly provocative questions about the true extent of Argentina's Nazi collaboration and anti-semitism under the Per?ns. Ideal for: Lovers of crime fiction and fans of the Bernie Gunther series. One of the great achievements of contemporary crime fiction?powerful and impressive - Observer This paperback measures: 19.7 x 12.8 x 2.7. Pages: 413
Crouch, touch, set and brace yourself for the supersize second edition of World Rugby Records - a massive, fully illustrated collection of records, facts and stats about the international game, featuring the big eight nations as well as every far-flung outpost of the rugby world. Contains information on: Who holds the individual record for most conversions in a six nations match? Who is the youngest try-scorer in rugby world cup history? Who holds the record for the most career points scored in the six nations championship? What is the only country to have won the Olympic gold-medal match twice? Hundreds and hundreds of amazing rugby records that sail right between the posts!
Details: D-Day to Berlin, from the Normandy landings to the fall of the Reich. The campaign to free Europe from Nazi oppression through the collective operations from D-Day to Berlin marks one of the greatest ever military offensives. The Allies overcame initial setbacks to inflict a devastating defeat on Hitler's crack divisions in France - a victory that was threatened just months later in the bitter winter fighting of the Battle of the Bulge. The final crossing of the Rhine and advance into Germany changed the course of European history forever. D-Day to Berlin introduces men and women from both sides - British, American and German soldiers and civilians - whose bravery and endurance made the final push through Europe the defining drama of the Second World War. Ideal for: A fantastic special anniversary edition for military enthusiasts. This paperback book has 144 pages and measures: 29.7 x 21 x 1cm.
Details:MATCH Brazil 2014 Guide is the ultimate guide to the worlds greatest sporting event, from the makers of Match magazine. With the England squad now confirmed as qualified, and excitement growing about how Rooney, Gerrard, Wilshere and co will perform, the book covers: * Profiles of every team* Features and posters of all the star players* The expected highs and lows of the tournament* Key groups and games to watch* Footy lookalikes* Explorers guide Plus the low-down on Brazil as the host nation and info on the venues - all in time for kick off of the championship on 12 June 2014. With hundreds of photographs, maps, chats and puzzles, Match Brazil 2014 Guide is almost as good as being there! Ideal for:A brilliant book for football mad fans everywhere! This hardback book has 94 pages and measures: 31 x 23 x 1cm.
Exploring the ups and downs of his career and anything else that occurs to him along the way, Jonathan is frank, forthright and undeniably entertaining. This book of stories about 'stuff that has happened to me' is often revealing and very funny indeed.
Details: Bursting on to the music scene in the 70s, Chas 'n' Dave released songs that spoke about life in London; they wanted to be themselves and sing about things they knew about in their own voices. Some people perceived it as a gimmick but thirty-odd years later, thousands flocked across the fields of Glastonbury to witness an unforgettable gig. Some gimmick. With hits like 'Gertcha', 'Rabbit', 'The Sideboard Song', 'Margate' and the achingly beautiful 'No Pleasin' You', they created a sound that was uniquely Chas and Dave - and rockin' to boot. What most people don't know is that both Chas and Dave had previous careers: Dave playing in London country bands, touring as a session musician and touring America with Mick Greenwood; Chas touring as bass player to Jerry Lee Lewis (who helped Chas learn piano) and Gene Vincent. Chas was even a band member of the Beatles for one brief moment in time. Chas' hilarious account of what he got up to before he knew Dave is a must-read for every fan. Ideal for: Great read for fans of Chas And Dave. If you've ever wondered what makes the legendary duo tick (or which one is bloody which!) then this is the book for you This paperback measures: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1cm. Pages 305
The fully illustrated user-friendly guide by best-selling artist Barrington Barber reveals the skills required to meet the demands of drawing with a range of media. It demonstrates how we can develop our artistic abilities and respond to the world around us in a creative and absorbing way. A step by step approach teaches techniques in handling coloured pencil, crayon, pastel, ink and watercolour. The essential skills required to record a variety of subjects are taught, including perspective and composition. The most popular practical art genres are covered, from still life, landscape and drawing animals to the human figure and portraiture.
Ireland's leading football pundit and legend of the game John Giles will look back on more than 50 years of football, at developments in the game from the postwar period to the present day, the great players who drove it forward, the visionary managers and their teams, and the age-old question of what makes a player good and what makes one great.
Details: He mutilates his victims. Slices their throats. And carves an X into their flesh. Five years ago, he claimed the lives of six women. Then the killings abruptly stopped - no one knows why. Ex-homicide detective Frank Quinn remembers. Which is why he's shocked to see one of the dead women in his office. Actually, she's the identical twin of the last victim, and she wants Quinn to find her sister's murderer. But when the cold case heats up, it attracts the media spotlight - and suddenly the killings start again... Idea for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books. A hard hitting and very commercial crime thriller from a New York Times bestselling author. This paperback measures: 19 x 13 x 3cm. Pages 454
Details: Today's top authors including 1 bestsellers Lee Child, Neil Gaiman, and Michael Connelly pen stories inspired by the Sherlock Holmes canon. Co-edited by leading Holmes experts Laurie R. King and Les Klinger, more than a dozen bestselling superstars unveil stories inspired by the greatest detective. With mystery, comedy and illustrations, A Study in Sherlock will reveal new insights into Holmes.. Ideal for: Fans of Sherlock Holmes. This paperback has 388 pages and measures: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8cm
A warm romantic comedy about teaching old dogs new tricks...Two women: one small difference between them - The letter Y, . Firstly there's Jane Mills - she's suffering from a broken heart, no job and a house she can't afford. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Jayne Mills can afford anything she wants, but at what cost to herself? In her late 20s, Jane's up for a challenge. Fast approaching 50, Jayne's had more than enough of them. Meeting Jane after a mail mix-up, gives her the chance to assess her choices, and the glorious opportunity to remake the one that she most regrets. It seems that even late along the road, you are never too old to learn new tricks...For anyone who's ever wondered what became of the one who got away or dreamed of escaping on a grown-up gap year, this is a wonderfully warm read about finding answers to life's troubles in the unlikeliest of places. A sparkling romantic comedy about lost chances found and walking in someone else's shoes, perfect for fans of Jane Green and Tess Stimson.
Details: Aled Jones, a choirboy with a remarkable voice, achieved more as a teenager than many adult singers do in a lifetime. His prodigious talent propelled him to international stardom; before he was 16, he had already sold more than 6 million records and had become a fixture on television and radio. He has worked alongside such musical greats as Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Neville Mariner, Howard Blake and Mike Oldifeld. Some of the high points of his career included performances at the Hollywood Bowl and the wedding of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, as well as singing privately for the Prince and late Princess of Wales. Best known as a boy soprano for his hit Walking in the Air, Aled tells the full story of the effect it had on him. Always refreshingly honest and self-effacing, Aled reveals how he faced up to life after his voice had broken and how he carved out a new career for himself on stage, record, television and radio. His story begins with his idyllic childhood on the Welsh island of Anglesey and his years as a chorister at Bangor Cathedral, during which his family provided wonderful support and encouragement as he rose to fame. He tells of his studies at the Royal Academy of Music and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. As an adult performer, Aled has released a series of bestselling albums. Today, he is most known for sitting alongside Lorraine Kelly as one half of the presenting partnership of ITV s breakfast programme Daybreak. He is a regular host of Songs of Praise and presents weekly radio programmes for Classic FM and BBC Radio Wales. Ideal for: Fans of Aled Jones and for those that have followed he's career. Aled: My Story reveals the man behind the music in a frank, heart-warming and funny account of his life. This hardback book measures: 24 x 16 x 3cm. Pages: 296
Born into an ambitious noble family, young Jane Seymour is sent to Court as a Maid of Honour to Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's aging queen. She is devoted to her mistress and watches with empathy as the calculating Anne Boleyn contrives to supplant her as queen. Once Anne becomes queen, no one at court is safe, and Jane herself becomes the victim of Anne's venomous rage when she suspects Jane has become the object of the king's lust. Henry, fearing that Anne's inability to give him a son is a sign of divine wrath, asks Jane to become his next queen. Deeply reluctant to embark on such a dangerous course, Jane must choose between her heart and her loyalty to the king.
The perfect way to improve your health both inside and out, Total Detox Plan will help you cleanse and revitalise your system so that you can see the results in just seven days. The book offers a no-nonsense programme that combines menu ideas, home treatments and a run-down of the latest spa treatments that can lead to a healthier you.
A compendium of projects and techniques, with encouragement to help you create your own designs and further improve your skills. It contains: - 150 beautiful projects suitable for beginners and accomplished cross stitchers alike - Clear step-by-step instructions, with over 600 easy-to-follow charts and stunning photographs - Inspirational designs in a wide range of popular themes and styles - Exquisite cross stitch ideas for cushions and pillows, tiebacks, curtains, fireguards, stools, frames, book covers and more - Helpful advice on starting and finishing off, how to make and use charts, and the different tools and materials you will need
Details: It has been a decade since Alan Langford's charred remains were discovered in his burnt-out car. His wife Donna was found guilty of conspiracy to murder her husband and served ten years in prison. But just before she is released, Donna receives a nasty shock: an anonymous letter containing a photo of her husband. The man she hates with every fibre of her being - the man she paid to have murdered - seems very much alive and well. How is it possible that her husband is still alive? Where is he? Who sent the photo, and why? DI Tom Thorne becomes involved in a case where nothing and no one are what they seem. It will take him much further from his London beat than he has ever been before - and closer to a killer who will do anything to protect his new life. Ideal for: Fans of Mark Billingham and he's Tom Thorne Novels and anyone who enjoys crime and thriller fiction books. This paperback book has 470 pages and measures: 17.7 x 10.8 x 3.1cm
In the hurly-burly haste of everyday life, it's hard to find a moment to stop and give thanks for those who are closest to us - our mothers. In this little book, mothers and daughters muse upon the unbreakable bond that exists between mother and child. The three sections - Bonding; Sharing, growing and recognizing the need to be different; and Reconnecting and learning to let go - contain moving stories from real women who reflect on their very differing experiences of the mother/daughter bond. As you read, you'll ponder your own experiences as a mother and/or a daughter, and muse on the wisdom and understanding you've gained from your own journey. This little book celebrates motherly love in all its forms and is the perfect way to let your mum know that, however much she drives you mad, you love her to bits underneath.
Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more. It covers: The tools and materials that no stitcher should be without, Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your piece, A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitches and Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci inspired wallet to a drinks recipe box. Make everyday items one of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama's Stitching will have you in stitches in no time.
After three years, Jace Montgomery is still grieving over his fiancee Stacy's mysterious suicide. He hasn't even been on a date since her passing, and her family still blames him for her death. While flipping through one of her old paperbacks, Jace discovers a clipping stuck between the pages bearing the cryptic message, 'Ours again. Together forever. See you there.' The note is dated the day before her death. Possessed by the opportunity to possibly understand Stacy's suicide, Jace seeks out the property on the front of the clipping - Priory House, a big brick fortress in Margate - and buys it. But Jace soon discovers that the house is haunted by a headstrong ghost, Ann Stuart. Ann died under circumstances similar to his late fiancee, and he begins to believe that there is a connection between the two. Through his investigations Jace is forced to reconcile his wife's life and her death. What follows is a satisfying and seductive discovery of both time and love by one of America's favourite storytellers.
Details: The galaxy-spanning saga of Transformers: Generation 2 continues...As Jhiaxus and the new Cybertronians continue their remorseless advance across the universe, colonising and mechaforming planets as they go, the Autobots and the Decepticons enter a wary alliance against this common foe. But the threat of Jhiaxus and all he represents pales in comparison to the Swarm, a faceless mass consuming Transformers wholesale. What is it? Where did it come from? The answers strike close to home, and for Optimus Prime only one course of action remains...he must die! Ideal for: All Transformers fans! This hardback book has 160 pages and measures: 26.4 x 17.4 x 1.2cm.
In this first of a trilogy, bestselling author Karen Traviss takes readers and gamers through the chaos of the post-Halo 3 universe. With the Human-Covenant war over, the universe is in chaos. The enemy that gave humanity much-needed drive and unity has been defeated. Rising from the trauma of this long-fought, devastating conflict, the UNSC must now lay claim to the universe. But new dangers, both alien and human, may threaten any chance for lasting peace. Join a group of old soldiers and new heroes as they begin a mission to penetrate what was once the heart of the Covenant empire in a desperate attempt to stop old foes from rising again.
If you're a man of a certain age you?ll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea. With a good job in sales and marketing and a nice house in Manchester that he shared with his wife and kids, John Bishop was no different when he turned the dreaded 4-0. But instead of spanking a load of cash on a car that would have made him look like a senior stylist at Vidal Sassoon, he stumbled onto a pathway that ultimately lead him to become one of the nations best loved comedians. It was a gamble, but boy, did it pay off. How Did All This Happen? is the story of how a boy who, growing up on a council estate dreaming of ousting Kenny Dalglish from Liverpool FCs starting line-up, suddenly found himself on stage in front of thousands of people nationwide, at an age when he should have known better. In his own inimitable style, John guides us through his life from leaving the estate and travelling the globe on a shoe string, to marriage, kids and the split that led him to being on a stage complaining to strangers one night ? the night that changed his life and started his journey to stardom. Wonderfully entertaining and packed with colourful reminiscences and comical anecdotes, this is a heart-warming, life-affirming and ultimately very, very funny memoir from one of the nations greatest comedians.
Details: Matt Feroze had a rather unusual dream: to become a cheesemonger in the highly competitive French cheese industry. To accomplish this, however, he would have to make huge sacrifices: give up a good job as an accountant in England and say goodbye to his friends and family, moving to a country in which he struggled with the language and knew next to nothing about the profession he wished to enter. Yet only a year later he was being crowned Champion de France des Fromagers, beating veteran French cheesemongers to the title and opening up a wealth of new opportunities for himself. The Cheese and I is the remarkable story of how he pulled off such an incredible feat. This is the inspirational tale of how an Englishman sacrificed so much to pursue and realize his goal, and proves that, with enough determination, it is possible to achieve anything you desire. Ideal for: Aspiring cheese makers and people who want to make the step in to following there dreams. This hardback has 224 pages and measures: 20.5 x 13.5 x 2.5cm
Details: The warmth of him, the glorious warmth, was fading by the minute. In a huge old school house by the sea, full of precious paintings, Thomas Porteous is dying. His much younger wife Di holds him and mourns. She knows that soon, despite her being his sole inheritor, Thomas's relatives will descend on the collection that was the passion of both of their lives. And descend they do. The two needy daughters, who were poisoned against their father by their defecting mother, are now poison themselves. With the help of an unlikely collection of loners and eccentrics, Di sets a trap to hoist the family members on their own greed. And on the night they are lured to the house, Di will be ready. Or will she? Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books. A haunting tale of psychological suspense. This paperback has 305 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.6 x 2.1cm
Teach Yourself Visually Knitting is the go-to knitting book for crafters who learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instruction books. You'll get visual guidance on the basic knit and purl stitches and then advance to bobbles, cables, lace and fancy colour work. Photo by photo and stitch by stitch, you'll learn how to knit socks, hats, mittens, sweaters and more. With brand new patterns, even more helpful photos, and expanded coverage of knitting techniques, this Second Edition will have you knitting up a storm in no time.
Sugar is addictive, toxic and everywhere. Find out how your sweet tooth might be nibbling you to death in this straight-talking expose. 'Fat Chance', documents the science and the politics that has led to the pandemic of metabolic syndrome - which results in conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Dr Robert Lustig exposes how changes in the food industry and in our wider environment have affected our collective metabolisms and our waistlines, and he shows how industry and political forces, motivated by greed, don't want things to change. To help us lose weight and recover our health, Lustig presents personal strategies to readjust the key hormones that regulate hunger and reward and suggests societal strategies to improve the health of the next generation. Discover how every calorie is different and that cutting out sugar is not just about making us thin - it's about making us healthier, happier and smarter.
With an illuminating, moving text and more than two hundred remarkable photos - some iconic, some never-before-seen - JFK and his family seem to live again in this beautiful keepsake of a book. An archetypical photojournalist, Stanley Tretick was sent by United Press International to follow the Kennedy campaign of 1960. The photographer soon befriended the candidate and took many of JFK's best pictures during this time. When Kennedy took office, Tretick was given extensive access to the White House, and the picture magazine "Look" hired him to cover the president and his family. Tretick is best known today for the photographs he took of President Kennedy relaxing with his children. His photographs helped define the American family of the early sixties and lent Kennedy an endearing credibility that greatly contributed to his popularity. Accompanied by an insightful, heart-warming essay from Kitty Kelley - Tretick's close friend - about the relationship between the photographer and JFK, this collection includes some of the most memorable images of America's Camelot and evokes the uniquely hopeful historical era from which it emerged.
Details: One Direction Confidential is the ultimate band companion - the book no true fan can be without. With over 100 amazing photographs, the book lets you see the band up close and personal, on stage and on tour as they travel the world from one record-breaking show to the next. Ideal for: Fans of the biggest boy band in the world! This hardback has 96 pages and measures 28cm x 21.5cm x 0.6cm.
This fashionable edition of the Designer Series Ultraslim Bible is perfect for carrying with you every day - to church, to the office, or to the local coffee shop. It fits easily into your purse or briefcase, yet even with its slender design, the interior preserves easy to read, full size text. Designed for those with a passion for timeless style, this elegant Bible is crafted from luxurious Leathersoft, quality fabric, and high fashion features that make a statement. It's the perfect gift and ideal companion for today's stylist Christian.
When a loved one disappears, you can never be sure whether they are alive or dead Jay once content with life in rural Ireland, left his childhood home and those who loved him to embark on the journey of his life in search of his father. Now Jay is fully grown and living in a mission hospital in Africa. Alone without his family or his roots, he has given up his quest. Back in Ireland, the man known as the master is recovering after a terrible accident. Sure that his missing grandson, the only person left of his family, is alive somewhere, he cannot rest untill he knows for sure. Both men are seeking, amid the human suffering they are surrounded by, to have their belief in life confirmed. And for both of them, its the kindness of strangers which brings comfort. From the travelling nun to the Polish builder, for the trusting truick driver to the released prisoner, it is these strangers who guide us on life's journey and who help bring the missing home to each other.
Details: To the outside world, Charlotte is the privileged daughter of the local vicar. Behind closed doors, however, she is the prisoner of her controlling father. As she grows up, Charlotte longs for freedom, but her captivating innocence leads her into trouble. Sent to Ireland to hide a shameful pregnancy, she discovers that once again her father has deceived her. She is forced into a convent's harsh and humiliating regime, where she must eventually give up the one thing that makes her life worthwhile. When Charlotte returns to England, older than her years, she chooses to forget the past. Becoming a London midwife, she longs only to help other women at this hardest and most joyful moment in their lives. But her deep compassion, and desire to prevent anyone else suffering the same horror she did, leads her into a darker and more dangerous place. Ideal for: Fans of Rosie Goodwin novels and for those who enjoy reading a real tear jerker of a book. This paperback has 374 pages and measures: 20 x 13 x 3cm.
Details: The planet of Cybertron is rocked to its foundations, as Megatron, an undefeated gladiator thug, gives voice to the oppressed masses - and opens the mind of an insignificant data clerk to possibilities previously unthinkable. Long before becoming the honourable Optimus Prime, and before he and Megatron were enemies, Orion Pax was that data clerk, an unlikely candidate to answer an outlaw's call to revolution. But Orion is determined to meet this defiant enemy of all that Cybertron stands for, no matter what he has to do, or how many laws he has to break... Discover how Orion becomes Optimus Prime, why these two allies fighting a corrupt regime suddenly turn on each other, and what triggers their epic war. Ideal for: A gripping and action packed novel for all science fiction and Transformers fans. This paperback book has 276 pages and measures: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2cm.
The ancient art of beautiful hand lettering - calligraphy - is currently sweeping the art world in what has been called a 'raging renaissance' of this almost forgotten style of elaborate writing. Now you can learn it with the easiest, most enjoyable method possible. The author, who teaches calligraphy to youngsters, presents in this book her illustrated, step-by-step infallible method to forming and learning 5 different Italic and Black Letter calligraphic styles. The lessons are slow paced so kids and adults can proceed at their own speed, becoming comfortable with the letters, learning how to join and use them, and even altering them for personal preference. Illustrations, photos, text and exercises show how to use the pen, how to form each letter, stroke by stroke, and how to avoid common styling errors.
Details: Dave Grohl is no ordinary musician. Having powered Nirvana to legendary status form behind his drum kit, adding the necessary drive to Kurt Cobains genre-defining grunge anthems, he then switched instruments to become guitarist, singer, songwriter and frontman of Foo Fighters. This unique and critically acclaimed quartet has enjoyed more than a decade of success and shows no sign of stalling. Ideal for: Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters fans. This paperback book has 296 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.6 x 2cm.
Details: The Quinns are one of the most feared criminal gangs in London's East End. So the reaction of Joe Quinn to the news that his daughter Lynsey is involved with a policeman is predictable and swift, and a pregnant Lynsey finds herself out on the street, bruised and alone. At the age of eleven, Lynsey's daughter Helen is returned to the clan. Hated by her grandfather, loved only by her uncle, she struggles to fit into a world she doesn't understand. As warring factions battle for control of the East End, tragedy is about to strike again. How can Helen survive? And who can she trust when the Quinn family's criminal past comes back to haunt her? Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books. A hard-edged, wonderfully convoluted, and frequently shocking book. This paperback has 520 pages and measures 19.7 x 12.7 x 3.5cm
During these uncertain times, families around the country are slowing down, reconnecting, and getting back to basics. One of the best ways for families to share experiences and meaningful time together is through the art of crafting, sewing, and recycling. The authors have uniquely broken down projects into manageable chunks for the shorter attention spans of children enabling even smaller kids to accomplish bigger projects. Whether you're a parent looking for innovative projects for your kids, or a seasoned sewer and advocate of the slow family movement, Make Stuff Together gives you 24 projects that help you build family connection while being creative and crafty.
This colourful book is filled with lots of mouth-watering, easy to follow recipes that are perfect for every young cook. Children will love making yummy foods such as fruity smoothies and pizzas, and tasty treats such as chocolate crispie cakes and delicious trifle.
Details: Amy Pearson's family is desperately poor - even by the standards of Edwardian Liverpool - but they have each other. Until Amy is torn from her home by her rich aunt, a woman obsessed by religion and snobbery who wants a girl she can mould as she wishes. Clever and pretty, ten-year-old Amy is perfect for her purposes. It is the beginning of a long journey for Amy, as she desperately searches for the family she lost, and a home where she can be free at last from her aunt's possessive tyranny. But she will have to endure a forced marriage and a tragic war before she can at last find what she seeks. Ideal for: Fans of contemporary fiction novels. Also for fans of Audrey Howard. This paperback has 438 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.9 x 3cm
It's 1946 and author Juliet Ashton can't think what to write next. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a book that once belonged to her - and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondence. When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, her curiosity is piqued and it's not long before she begins to hear from other members. As letters fly back and forth with stories of life in Guernsey under the German Occupation, Juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its name.
Nikki James wants nothing more than to pass the Circle's strict entry exams so she can begin to plan her wedding to Michael Kelly. But when one of the testers attempts to kill her, she realises buying a wedding dress is the least of her worries. Especially when Michael is shot and kidnapped. The trail leads her to the ghost-town where Michael once killed a murderer. She's not surprised to discover that Weylin Dunleavy, the brother of that long ago sorcerer, has set out to raise his brother's spirit from hell. With a barrier of magic surrounding the old town, Nikki must battle Weylin with only her wits, strength and the one psychic gift she cannot fully control.
80 all-new two-in-one cryptic and coffee time crosswords from Britain's bestselling newspaper. Clearly laid out with both sets of clues adjacent to the grid across a double-page spread, and all the solutions at the back of the book, The Sun Crossword Book will appeal to those wanting a fun and informative break from office or home chores, or a more stimulating intellectual challenge.
Details: 'I thought you were dead - ' In the peaceful village of Old Sawrey, in the idyllic Lake District, Warren Howe is brutally slaughtered with his own scythe by a mysterious hooded figure. The police have several suspects, but there is insufficient evidence to make an arrest. Years later an anonymous tip-off sparks the interest of DCI Hannah Scarlett, who heads the local Cold Case Review Team. With the help of historian Daniel Kind, Hannah digs deeper in the quest for truth and discovers that, in Old Sawrey, old sins cast long shadows. Following the killer's trail, Hannah arrives at a shocking conclusion, one that will change lives forever. Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fictions books and Lovers of the classic whodunit! Part of the 'Lake District Mysteries' novels. This paperback book has 343 pages and measures: 19.9 x 12.9 x 2.3cm
You've seen them on the big screen, now you can re-create these icons and legends at home! This kit provides an A-list starting point to crochet your way through the Walk of Fame including Marilyn, Audrey Hepburn, Leo and Kate in Titanic, James Bond and Elvis - the King of Crochet!
Details: When Kirsty Wilson lands a room in a luxury Glasgow flat owned by Swedish fellow student Eva Magnusson she can't believe her luck. But Kirsty's delight turns to terror when she finds the beautiful Swedish girl lying dead in their home and their male flatmate accused of her murder. Kirsty refuses to accept that he is guilty and, inspired by family friend Detective Superintendent Lorimer, sets out to clear his name. Meanwhile, Lorimer calls on trusted psychologist Solly Brightman to help unravel the truth behind the enigmatic Eva's life and death. But it is not long until another woman, bearing a marked resemblance to Eva, is brutally murdered. Horrified, Lorimer realises that Kirsty could be right. Is it possible that Glasgow's finest detective has put the wrong man behind bars? And is there a cold-blooded killer out there orchestrating the death of the next innocent victim? In this gripping read, Alex Gray sends her dynamic Scottish detective from the gritty heart of Glasgow to the snowy streets of Stockholm in his toughest case yet. Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books. Also for those who enjoy the DCI Lorimer novels. This paperback has 466 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.7 x 3cm
Details: Struggling young performer Harry Houdini is working for the renowned Kellar Dean of American Magicians in turn-of the-century New York. When his masters astonishing illuston the Floating Lady goes horribly wrong, Houdini, along with his wife Bess and brother Dash, must solve the deadly conundrum and figure out how the young lady died from drowning rather than a fatal fall... Ideal for: Must have book for fans of the Harry Houdini Mysteries series and anyone who enjoys historical and mystical fiction books. This paperback book has 231 pages and measures: 20.4 x 13.1 x 1.8cm
For half a century Keith Richards has been the heart and soul of the worlds greatest rock ?n? roll band, The Rolling Stones. A riff master of the highest order, his direct, incisive and catchy licks have energized such timeless rock anthems as Satisfaction, Start Me Up, Brown Sugar, Jumpin? Jack Flash and Honky Tonk Women. A disciple of such great guitarists and proto-rockers as Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters, Keith Richards has forged a personal vocabulary on the instrument that has influenced generations of aspiring rockers. As the songwriting partner of lifelong friend and frequent foe Mick Jagger, he formed an indelible team that has secured a spot in the Songwriters? Hall of Fame. The personal life of this larger-than-life rock star has been plagued by excessive recreational drug use. And yet, he is still here. The ultimate rock ?n? roll survivor, Keith Richards is still the bona fide guitar hero after all these years.
Helen Mirren has been an internationally ac-claimed actress -- and the recipient of many awards, transferring between stage, cinema and television -- for over 40 years. Known in her youth for a forthright style, a liberated attitude and a bohemian outlook, she has never ceased to be out of the public eye, with legions of admiring fans all over the world. This illustrated memoir is an account of an extraordinary talent, and a life well lived. Helen's aristocratic Russian grandfather, Pyotr Vasilievich Mironov, a military man, was sent to London by the Czar and found himself stranded and penniless by the Bolshevik revolution, cut off from the family estate near Smolensk. He brought with him a trunk of papers and photographs. This delightful memoir starts with the contents of the trunk, with evocative pictures of Helen's Russian antecedents. She has kept a rich seam of photo-graphs and memorabilia from her life, and her parents, family life, childhood, teenage and early years as an actress living in insalubrious flats are vividly documented. Helen's many distinguished roles in theatre, cinema and television and the illustrious men and women she has encountered are commemorated, as well as her forays into Hollywood and her sub-sequent life in the United States with her husband, film director Taylor Hackford. Golden Globe and Oscar ceremonies make their appearance, as do many stunning images of Helen by the world's leading photographers.
Details: From the moment the Military Wives sang together on BBC Twos The Choir, their lives changed forever. Their journey entranced the nation, and their story moved millions. Here the wives tell their individual stories in full for the first time ? true stories of heartbreak, hope, love and loss that speak to the heart of our country. From the loneliness and isolation of life on a military base to the challenge of writing to men facing unimaginable horrors ? and to the Choir that gave them comfort, solace and and friendship in the darkest of times ? these are true, affecting and inspiring accounts straight from the wives themselves. Sales of this book will benefit the Military Wives Choirs Foundation, a network of choirs that reaches across the military community to provide support, guidance and funding for individual choirs, but first and foremost to bring women closer together through singing. The Foundation is a registered subsidiary charity of SSAFA Forces Help. Ideal for: Anyone interested in learning about what the family's of the service man go through. The Military Wives is a unique choir composed of the wives and girlfriends of military personnel deployed to Afghanistan. This paperback has 318 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.8 x 2.5cm
Delving into the world of the Tour de France, the biggest and most glamorous of all cycling races, this super second edition highlights the great battles for the Yellow Jersey and the polka-dots of the King of the Mountains since the race began in 1903. There are also hundreds of stories and statistics on the legendary riders, famous teams and high mountains which have helped to make the Tour de France one of the most exciting and popular sports spectacles in the world. The stories, features, lists and table are bought to life by fantastic action photography. All fans of Le Grand Boucle (the great loop, because the Tour always encircles France - with a few stages in adjoining countries - in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction) will love Tour de France Records 2014, and feel confident about winning any argument about this epic sporting challenge after reading through it from cover to cover.
Since Kate Middleton's royal romance propelled her into the public spotlight, the world's most famous girlfriend has blossomed from a fresh-faced student into fashion queen. Kate Style is a beautifully illustrated guide to the making of a modern princess, revealing Kate's fashion and beauty secrets in more than 100 sumptuous colour photographs. Featuring the sapphire engagement dress that caused a sensation, the legacy of Prince William's mother's ring, speculation about the dress and all the details on what promises to be a fairytale wedding, Kate Style is the essential guide to a royal style icon in the making.
He's the man with short fat hairy legs who kept us laughing for decades, his comic timing sparking perfectly with the genius of his partner Eric Morecambe. Yet little has been known about Ernie's amazing story, until now. Little Ern! takes us from Ernie's childhood in Leeds, where he supported his family by performing on stage, to being left to fend for himself in London at thirteen, a star in the making. We see his friendship with the young comic Eric grow when they toured the theatres of war-torn Britain as teenagers, and discover how their double-act evolved. They survived numerous setbacks on the road to television stardom - and we learn the impact fame had on their lives and friendship. Fully exploring the crucial contribution he made to the act, this charming biography reminds us why Ernie Wise deserves his place in the pantheon of comedy greats.
A full colour graphic adaptation of the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. First time in one volume, Lan Mandragoran and Moiraine Damodred. They seek the infant Dragon Reborn, who will fulfill the ancient prophecy. Adapted by noted comics writer Chuck Dixon with the full cooperation of Robert Jordan and illustrated by Mike Miller and Harvey Tolibao, New Spring: The Graphic Novel is a magnificent achievement. This volume also includes, as a special bonus, Robert Jordan's original notes on the graphic adaptation of his work and an illustrated guide to characters, locations and terms.
Discover the theories and evidence behind an American tragedy in this DVD and book set. JFK Conspiracies - The assassination of John F Kennedy is one of the defining moments of the 1960s, and one of the most shocking events of modern times. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested shortly after the assassination for the murder of a policeman, but he too was killed before he could be brought to trial. The murder, committed on live television while Oswald was being transferred to jail, was carried out by part-time criminal and nightclub owner Jack Ruby. Was he acting on behalf of the mob to silence Oswald? This book, investigates and analyses the pertinent conspiracy theories to decide once and for all if Oswald was involved, whether he was a lone gunman, or if there were other assassins in Dealey Plaza. The DVD includes the following: The JFK Assassination - Amazing archive footage brings to life the brilliant iconic American President whose ideals, actions and accessibility stand in stark contrast to recent administrations. In this engaging documentary, we trace JFK's early political career, presidency and examine his enduring popularity. The Kennedy Curse - The Kennedy family is one of the most famous families in the world, but their history has been plagued by tragedies commonly known as the Kennedy Curse. For all of the family's wealth, power and influence over the USA and the world, they have suffered through some of the greatest and public tragedies.
A new edition of this essential guide to organic gardening from one of Britain's best-loved gardeners, Geoff Hamilton. Whether you want to grow succulent strawberries and mouth-watering marrows untainted by chemicals or find natural methods of pest and weed control, this is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to growing organic. Create a garden that is safer for your children, pets and wildlife and reap the benefits of gardening in harmony with nature with advice from one of Britain's best-loved gardeners, Geoff Hamilton, presenter of Gardener's World for 17 years.
Now it's even easier than ever to add style and elegance to your crafting projects. Simply Beautiful Ribboncraft gives you a wealth of simple, no-sew instructions to create fabulous home accents, classic jewellery, wedding accessories, seasonal decorations, baby gifts and more. Be inspired as you: create beaded jewellery using fabulous ribbon, adorn journals and memory books with ribbon, discover helpful variation tips for personalising your projects and explore great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Whether you're a beginner or a busy crafter, Simply Beautiful Ribboncraft has something for everyone.
Details:In the turmoil and confusion of Londons East End between the wars, young Nelly Kelly soon learns that life may never match her expectations. Forced to keep house for her autocratic, charming father, Nelly toils in a sweatshop to keep her family fed and clothed. But when life is hard, Nelly has friendship, dancing and her early dreams to cling to. Dreams which slowly crumble as marriage, the war and a lost baby are followed by the heartache of a lost love. Fortune may crush her proud spirit but when faced with a crisis which will test her courage to the limit, no tragedy can change Nelly Kellys determination to be her own woman. Ideal for:A truly brilliant book for fans of historical fiction books. This paperback book has 364 pages and measures: 17.7 x 11.1 x 2.3cm.
As far back as stories go, pioneers have reached for the skies. In the last two hundred years, they have mastered the air and made the modern world possible. Today they are bringing outer space within our reach. They're inventors and toymakers, amateurs and adventurers, visionaries, dreamers and, yes, crackpots. Some have called them irresponsible, even dangerous. But I have met many of them. I have worked with them, and funded them, and flown with them. I admire them, and trust them, and I think they and their kind are our future. In this book I look at the history of flight through the stories and people who have inspired me. These are tales of miraculous rescues; of records made and broken; of surprising feats of endurance and survival, including some of my own adventures, as well as developments in the future of air (and space) travel. This is a story of pioneers, and of course it includes the world famous Montgolfiers and the Wright brothers. But I also want to describe some of the lesser-known trailblazers people like Tony Jannus, who in 1914 created the world's first scheduled commercial flight, flying his passengers over the waters of Tampa Bay at an altitude of just fifty feet; the 'bird man' Leo Valentin, who in the 1950s jumped from 9, 000 feet with wooden wings attached to his shoulders; and my friend, Steve Fossett, who dedicated his life to breaking records and having adventures. This is their story. It is also, in a small way, my own.
In this wonderful celebration of all that is best about British sport, talkSPORT has taken on the challenge of listing the 100 greatest sporting legends since the war. Featuring contributions from many of talkSPORT's own presenters, including Alan Brazil, Darren Gough and Stan Collymore, the talkSPORT team has drawn up its definitive listing of Britain's top sports stars. Of course, being talkSPORT, nothing is straightforward and the opinions are hotly debated. Some surprising names make into the list, while others are relegated to the bottom or even fail to appear at all. Who comes out on top: Steve Backley or Phil 'The Power' Taylor? Who is the greatest football legend? Each of the 100 stars is fully profiled, with surprising and fascinating information revealed about all of them, and their individual ranking in the list is fully justified. In short, this book will not only provide some happy memories of great achievements, but cause much controversy - just like talkSPORT itself.
Details:Experience the passion of Eva and Gideon in the first three intensely sensual Crossfire novels - Bared to You, Reflected in You and Entwined with You - by the number one Sunday Times bestselling author, Sylvia Day. Bared to You Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness - beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white hot. I was drawn to him as Id never been to anything or anyone in my life. The bonds of his love transformed me, even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didnt tear us apart... Reflected in You Gideon Cross was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures. I couldnt stay away. He was my addiction. my every desire. We were bound by our need. And our passion would take us beyond our limits to the sweetest, sharpest edge of obsession. Entwined with You No one knows how much Gideon risked for me. How much Id been threatened, or just how dark and desperate the shadow of our pasts would become. Entwined by our secrets, we tried to defy the odds. We made our own rules and surrendered completely to the exquisite power of possession...Contains Adult Content. Ideal for:Fans of romantic fiction with an explosive twist. This box set contains 3 books and measures: 20 x 13 x 8cm.
A REVEALING PERSONAL STORY: An ambitious businesswoman, Jenner will delve into the world of living a hectic life in the celebrity spotlight as well as touch on the themes of love, loss, marriage, divorce and motherhood, which should resonate with a wide range of women. Jenner will talk about being the mother of six children, her marriage to Olympic champion Bruce Jenner, her controversial parenting style, O.J. Simpson (She was married to the late Robert Kardashian, O.J.'s defense lawyer and was the best friend of murdered Nicole Brown Simpson), her work in television (she is currently the executive producer of all four hit Kardashian shows - Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Khloe & Lamar).
Let the adventure begin! From the very first stitch, you'll love combining knitting and amigurumi as you 'choose your own adventure' to create an endless array of original, adorable and sometimes quirky dolls. Create a basic 15 inch doll with customizable skin tone and hair. Pick from whimsical alterations that turn your doll into a cat, dog, bear or even vampire. Knit your way through 9 menus of options for feet, legs, torso, arms and hands, head, alternate appendages, clothing, removable footwear and accessories. Packed with step-by-step instructions, photos, and charts, you'll get everything you need to make a cast of characters to keep as pals or give as gifts. So grab your knitting needles, unleash your imagination and get ready to Knit This Doll!
Details: The young Verne and his best friend Andre Nemo stow away on a ship bound for the high seas, but Jules' father catches Jules and forces him to come home in total disgrace. Nemo goes on to have all the adventures, battling pirates, fighting sea monsters, being shipwrecked, ballooning across Africa etc. Jules eventually turns these real life tales of his friend into his popular novels. Ideal for: Fans of historical and action and adventure fiction books. This paperback has 462 pages and measures: 20.3 x 13.3 x 3.3cm
Urban Design and Architecture is a journey through the architectural events of the 20th century also offering an exciting documentation of the interrelation of people, time and architecture. There's something magical about some cities. They are artificial worlds that have nevertheless grown like organic entities over centuries. Here futuristic experimental buildings contrast with historical monuments, magnificent spectacle is found alongside minimalist elegance - and everywhere in between, people. Our major cities are condensed cultural histories that provide evidence of the changing rhythms of life of both the past and the present day. This richly illustrated compendium contains essays about styles, buildings, gardens and parks, along with itineraries through the cities that best showcase the architectural developments in urban planning of the past century. There are also short biographies of the most important architects who have shaped the 20th century with their creations
Details: The truth behind Jules Vernes Around the World in Eighty Days. In this thrilling tale, the real identity and motivations of the mysterious British gentleman Phileas Fogg are revealed. During Foggs daring race around the world, he encounters his deadly rival Captain Nemo, also known as James Moriarty... Ideal for: Fans of fantasy fiction books and Any fan of Jules Verne s Around The World In Eighty Days. This paperback has 306 pages and measures: 20.3 x 13 x 2.3cm
Details: The Treasures of Noel Coward is a celebration of the life and work of this legendary figure, still a household name today, nearly 40 years after his death. Lord Louis Mountbatten said at Noel's 70th birthday: "There are probably greater painters than Noel, greater novelists than Noel, greater librettists, greater composers of music, greater singers, greater dancers, greater comedians, greater tragedians, greater stage producers, greater film directors, greater cabaret artists, greater TV stars. If there are, they are twelve different people. Only one man combined all twelve labels - "The Master". As a songwriter (words and music) he rivals Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and Stephen Sondheim, as a playwright his output exceeded that of Somerset Maugham (and his work is revived more often) and as an influential cultural figure he has no rival. Noel Coward is simply unique and this book tells the fascinating story of how the boy from the London suburbs conquered the world with his wit, charm and - as he modestly put it himself - star quality. Ideal for: A coffee-table book with pop-ups for grown-ups. This hardback book has 63 pages and measures: 30 x 25.5 x 3.5cm.
Details: Liberty has always been a byword for quality, style and even luxury. Progressive yet traditional, Liberty Art Fabrics are unique in marrying the contemporary with the timeless. This is reflected in The Liberty Book of Simple Sewing, which offers the home sewer a chance to add an element of Liberty style to their interior through the 25 simple sewing projects. Sewing really doesn t need to be complicated. In fact, if you can sew a line of straight stitches then you can make a surprisingly large number of sewn items for your home, starting with curtains, throws and cushions. Add curved seams and slip stitching hems into your sewing repertoire and you will have the skills to make the majority of projects in this book, from the largest curtain panel to the smallest rag doll. You don t need to be a skilled seamstress to achieve professional looking results as the projects have all been design with the novice stitcher in mind, and yet the more experienced maker will undoubtedly find items to spark their sewing imaginations. Ideal for: Beginners who want to learn to sew and create their own home furnishings and accessories. This hardback book has 160 pages and measures: 26 x 20.8 x 2.1cm
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes are overshadowed by the event with which they close-the meeting of the great detective and Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime. Their struggle, seemingly to the death, was to leave many readers desolate at the loss of Holmes, but was also to lead to his immortality as a literary figure. However illogical as a detective story, The Final Problem has proved itself an unforgettable tale. The stories that precede it included two narratives from Holmes himself, on a mutiny at sea and a treasure hunt in a Sussex country house, as well as a meeting with his brilliant brother Mycroft, of whom Holmes says, If the art of the detective began and ended in reasoning from any armchair, my brother would be the greatest criminal agent that ever lived.
Details: When a dead body is found in a North London flat, it seems like a straightforward domestic murder until a bloodstained sliver of X-ray is found clutched in the dead woman's fist - and it quickly becomes clear that this case is anything but ordinary. DI Thorne discovers that the victim's mother had herself been murdered fifteen years before by infamous serial killer Raymond Garvey. The hunt to catch Garvey was one of the biggest in the history of the Met, and ended with seven women dead. When more bodies and more fragments of X-ray are discovered, Thorne has a macabre jigsaw to piece together until the horrifying picture finally emerges. A killer is targeting the children of Raymond Garvey's victims. Thorne must move quickly to protect those still on the murderer's list, but nothing and nobody are what they seem. Not when Thorne is dealing with one of the most twisted killers he has ever hunted... Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books and those who enjoy Mark Billingham novels and he's Tom Thorne series. This paperback has 467 pages and measures: 17.7 x 10.8 x 3cm
Bestselling author Lisa Faulkners new collection of innovative recipes based around moments to share with family and friends. Lisa focuses on food she loves to cook for her family and friends, with an original collection of over 130 recipes based around different occasions ? dishes for Sunday mornings, rainy days, something special, when the sun is shining, when she has no time or a house full of kids. There is something here for get-togethers of all kinds, with recipes ranging from the delicate Crab Ravioli with Chive Beurre Blanc and the sublime Venison, Celeriac and Apple Puree, Red Wine and Chocolate Sauce to Crispy Cornflake Chicken and Homemade Fish Fingers, perfect fare for hungry kids. Every recipe has Lisas personal introduction, giving an insight into her life and how she likes to do things.
Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens that this country has ever seen - from the White Ship to the Lionheart, bad King John to the Black Prince and John of Gaunt - this is the dynasty that invented England as we still know it today - great history to appeal to readers of Ken Follet, Bernard Cornwell, Tom Holland England's greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings. Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets. Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history. From the Crusades, to King John's humbling over Magna Carta and the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard II - this is a blow-by-blow account of England's most thrilling age.
First-time mum Roxy feels perennially ticked off. She and her partner Jack have left London for a new life in the village of Riverside, with their ten-month-old daughter Joey. But their new house resembles a building site and Roxy is struggling to cope with parenthood. With no family or friends to turn to for help, Roxy sets up a club in order to meet like-minded parents, and so begins The Pissed-Off Parents Club. Hilarious and refreshingly original, this is a story telling it like it is -- for mums and dads of all descriptions.
Details: TV producer Fliss Benson receives an anonymous card at work. The card has sixteen numbers on it, arranged in four rows of four - numbers that mean nothing to her. On the same day, Fliss finds out she's going to be working on a documentary about miscarriages of justice involving cot-death mothers wrongly accused of murder. The documentary will focus on three women: Helen Yardley, Sarah Jaggard and Rachel Hines. All three women are now free, and the doctor who did her best to send them to prison for life, child protection zealot Dr Judith Duffy, is under investigation for misconduct. For reasons she has shared with nobody, this is the last project Fliss wants to be working on. And then Helen Yardley is found dead at her home, and in her pocket is a card with sixteen numbers on it, arranged in four rows of four... Ideal for: Fans of thriller and mystery fiction books. An intense psychological thriller. This paperback has 456 pages and measures: 19.7 x 13 x 3cm
Learn how to knit with this essential handbook for creative knitters, from bestselling author Claire Crompton. Whether you're an experienced knitter or a complete beginner The Knitters Bible contains everything you need to know about knitting. With full easy-to-follow instructions for all of the knitting basics, from knit and purl stitch to casting on and binding (casting) off, as well as more advanced techniques, such as Fair Isle knitting, cables and lace knitting, and circular knitting. You will also learn how to read knitting patterns and how to adapt garment patterns for your own designs. The extensive stitch library section provides instructions for over 100 different knitting stitches and at the back of the book you will find 25 step-by-step knitting patterns for gorgeous creative projects.
A deliciously eccentric series of anecdotes, Tuffers' Cricket Tales was a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback. Phil Tufnell, aka 'Tuffers', is the much-loved English cricketer from the 1990s who has now become one of this country's favourite broadcasters. Not cast from the same mould as other players of his generation, Tufnell became a cult figure for his unorthodox approach to the game.. . and to life in general. 'Tuffers' Cricket Tales' is a collection of the great man's favourite cricket stories that will amuse and inform in equal measure. Tufnell's unmistakably distinctive voice, as heard to such good effect on 'Test Match Special', steers fans through dozens and dozens of terrifically entertaining and insightful anecdotes, garnered from his 25-year playing and broadcasting career. He introduces a cast of genuinely colourful characters found in dressing-rooms and commentary boxes from around the world, and in the process offers a uniquely warm and quirky homage to his sport. A perfect Father's Day gift for all cricket fans.
A Lighter Way To Bake isn?t packed with obscure grains, nuts or seeds. Instead, using everyday ingredients, with expert nutritionists evaluating every morsel, I have come up with 100 nourishing, gorgeous stress-free bakes, from everyday breads and savoury meals to teatime treats, divine puddings and cakes. Guilt-free Friands and Blooming Brownies make for perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-ups, and Skinnier Mac and Cheese is a sure-fire winner for a family supper. At the height of summer, you can rustle up virtuous healthier interpretations of classic Tarte au Citron or our much-loved Victoria Sponge, or a heavenly Strawberry Open Tart. If you're in the mood for something different, try my Really Tasty Chocolate Fudgy Orange and Beetroot Cake.
The hottest New Adult novel that everyone's talking about - and you're already dying to read - a NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL and USA TODAY bestseller Twenty-year-old Camryn has always known that she wants a life less ordinary. But when tragedy strikes, she boards the next bus leaving town, destination unknown. On a journey of self-discovery, she meets another lost soul, Andrew Parrish, who harbours his own dark secrets...Andrew shows Camryn what it's like to live by your own rules and how good it feels like to give in to your deepest, darkest desires. But the dark shadow of Andrew's secret is looming. Will it push them together - or tear them apart forever?
'Hunger is the loudest voice in my head. I'm hungry most of the time'. One January morning in 2003, William Leith woke up to the fattest day of his life. That same day he left London for New York to interview controversial diet guru Dr Robert Atkins. What started out as a routine assignment set Leith on an intensely personal and illuminating journey into the mysteries of hunger and addiction. "The Hungry Years" charts new territory for anyone who has ever had a craving or counted a calorie. This story of food, fat, and addiction will change the way you look at food for ever.
Winner of the National Trust Outdoor Book of the Year 2011 The story of one man's unlikely quest to create out of a mountainous Welsh landscape a garden fit for inclusion in the prestigious Yellow Book - the 'Gardens of England and Wales Open for Charity' guide - in just one year. The son of two passionate gardeners, Antony Woodward was born with chlorophyll running through his veins. Unfortunately, growing up with Latin plant names took its toll, and he was ingrained early on with a profound loathing of both gardens and gardening. Buying Tair-ffynnon, a derelict smallholding 1, 300 feet up in the Black Mountains of Wales, changed everything. Hooked by its beauty - when not buried in cloud - Woodward battles to meet the strict requirements of the famous 'Yellow Book' in this unlikely terrain. He finds himself driven by apparently inexplicable compulsions: wood chopping, hauling a 20-tonne railway carriage up a mountain, even beekeeping. Soon, his voyage along the rocky path to his own patch of paradise takes on a more personal tenor as he unearths the deep roots linking gardening and his childhood in this warm, funny and unlikely memoir. Beautifully written and effortlessly engaging, 'The Garden in the Clouds' is a compelling read for anyone who has ever gardened - or ever dreamt of doing so.
Details: A child's bones are discovered near the site of a pre-historic henge on the north Norfolk coast, and the police ask local forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway to date them. Are these the remains of a local girl who disappeared ten years ago? DCI Harry Nelson refuses to give up the hunt for this missing child. Ever since she vanished, someone has been sending him bizarre anonymous notes about ritual sacrifice, "ing Shakespeare and the Bible. He knows Ruth's instincts and experience can help him finally put this case to rest. Then a second child goes missing, and Ruth finds herself in danger from a killer who knows she's getting ever closer to the truth... Ideal for: Fans of crime and thriller fiction books. Also for those who enjoy Ruth Galloway novels. This paperback measures: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.1cm. Pages 303
In NEVER SURRENDER Robert Kershaw captures the authentic voices of the ordinary heroes of the Second World War. Read first-hand accounts of the breathless reaction to Chamberlain's declaration of war in 1939. Discover what it was really like to fight in the limitless western desert of North Africa or through the horrific 24 hours of D-Day? How did an entire generation cope in a world with no secure future? What was it like living through the Blitz? Or flying in the Battle of Britain? How did prisoners of war survive the poor conditions, tedium, and physical and psychological trauma of the camps? NEVER SURRENDER features interviews with veterans and civilians from Britain, the Commonwealth and Germany as well as diaries, letters, and first hand accounts to create a remarkable picture of the men and women who lived through the Second World War.
The recent craze for traditional recipes and baking techniques means that more people are donning their aprons and getting back into the kitchen. Bake Your Own: Cakes and Biscuits harks back to a time of good, old-fashioned baking and features a collection of tasty treats that everyone will love and want to try. From the sponge cake to the chocolate cake and the flapjacks to the cookies, this book gets back to basics and takes you through each recipe in a step-by-step guide that will have your friends' mouths watering in no time!
Unlike other crafts that focus on a fairly narrow range of techniques and materials, jewelry making is very broad; the techniques encompass everything from bead stringing to metal stamping to working with different types of clay. More Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making picks up where Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making & Beading leaves off and gives you even more techniques to create new types of jewelry. Want to learn more techniques to create new types of jewelry? This book's step-by-step instructions and clear, detailed photos show you how to design with chain, do basic metalwork, make metal cold connections, sculpt with metal clay, embellish metal, use adhesives, and work with resin, glaze and leather. Plus, a chapter of projects gives you instructions for making unique new pieces to add to your jewelry collection.
A comprehensive directory of the world's greatest stamps, including colour images of over 3000 stamps from more than 200 countries. Providing an expert guide to understanding and acquiring wonderful stamps by one of the world's foremost collectors. Details the stories behind the flaws, incidents and propaganda that created some of the world's most collectable stamps. Including step-by-step instructions on mounting and preserving stamps, with examples of useful tools and accesories.
'A mother's treasure is her daughter' - Catherine Pulsifer A beautiful celebration of that unique relationship only a mother and daughter can share: the love and affection, the care and the friendship. The delightful photographs within these pages illustrate this special bond, while the uplifting and tender words will inspire you from birth through to womanhood.
This is the fascinating story of the biggest band the world has ever known, told through the objects that were owned, used and inspired by John, Paul, George and Ringo. George's hand-painted guitar Rocky, John Lennon's Rolls-Royce, Paul McCartney's handwritten recording notes for 'Hey Jude', the ashtray from Abbey Road that Ringo used at his drum kit and many more iconic items from throughout the decade that the Beatles were together. Rare posters, unique items of clothing, tickets to the oldest concerts, instruments played by them on the road and in the studio and many other personal possessions are included in the 100 objects that together tell you the story of the Beatles as never before.
Delicious treats for the whole family, home-made ice pops are the most fun you can have on a stick! This irresistible collection includes Fresh & Fruity Treats packed with healthy fruit, Indulgent Pops including Triple Chocolate Heaven and Banana Split, and Pops with a Kick - an adults only section with your favourite alcoholic cocktail-based pops. All recipes are easy to follow and illustrated with gorgeous photos to guarantee success!
Details: Andy Murray is one of Britain's best loved athletes. On the 7th July 2013 he became the first British man to lift the Wimbledon trophy for 77 years. His new book, Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven, will take us on a personal journey through his career. Focusing on the last two dramatic years, he will share with us his thoughts on the pivotal moments of his playing career and allow us a glimpse into his world - his intense training regime, his close-knit team and his mental and physical battle to get to the very top. This beautiful and very personal book will be a stunning celebration of Andy's career so far. Ideal for: Fans of Andy Murry and fans of tennis. This hardback has 278 pages and measures: 23.7 x 19.6 x 2.5cm