At seventeen, Helen's parents are as irresponsible as ever, wasting money while their children still lack adequate food & clothing. But for Helen, having won a small measure of independence, things are looking up. Having educated herself at night school & now making friends in her first proper job, she meets a handsome seaman & falls in love for the first time. But the storm clouds of war are gathering & Helen experiences at first hand the horror of the blitz & the terrible toll that the war exacted on ordinary people. ...

This is the story of author Agnes Kabdebo-Gedeon & her life, which has been enriched by her daughters, Lily & Andrea. Bye Bye Budapest covers a period of fifty five years spent in three different counties; Hungary, Guyana (South America) & Great Britain. ...

When Wishmoley ventures up to the world above, he finds a little blue egg that will change his life forever! But as Baby grows, Wishmoley realises that she can't stay in his underground world
- she needs to be free. This tender story is the perfect gift for parents & children to share.
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Set in Southend during the rock n roll years of the 1950s, this is a wonderfully written saga about an indomitable young girl called Scarlett
- & her journey to love & happiness. When Scarlett Smith's mother dies of a heart attack on Coronation day, Scarlett & her father have to move out of their country pub to a seafront pub in South end. There Scarlett meets Jonathan Blane, son of the landlord. They enjoy an innocent romance, but when Jonathan's father makes a pass at Scarlett & she reacts violently, the Smiths are once again turned out. While Jonathan is away on national service, 17-year-old Scarlett misses him terribly, but learns to cope through her love of rock 'n' roll dancing. After being seduced by singer Ricky Harrington, Scarlett becomes pregnant & soon after the adulterous Ricky abandons Scarlett. It seems all hope for Jonathan & Scarlett's happiness together is lost, would they ever be able to find the happiness they deserve?
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Lord George Gordon Byron was the first literary rock star, a fallen angel who flaws were redeemed by his magnetism, heroism & tragic destiny. He had many diverse & colourful lovers
- of both sexes
- in his life, but it was the love triangle with his wife & half-sister that earned him timeless notoriety. Edna O Brien's rich & intense portrait follows the passions of Europe's ultimate Adonis from Regency London to the wilds of Albania & pleasures of the Mediterranean. This is a scandalous, remorseless tale of the poet as rebel
- imaginative, lawless & defiantly immortal.


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A global war is raging. You can't see it, but it's happening all around you. Inside you. & it changes everything. Sadie Mc Lure wants to find out who murdered her family. Noah Cotton needs to know what drove his brother insane. Their search for answers leads them into the astonishing world of the nano. ...

Unleash your creativity & paint beautiful, dynamic pieces of art with this brilliant selection of oil paints by Crawford & Black.

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Art & Craft Stretched Canvas If you've been dreaming of becoming a second Leonardo da Vinci, now you can fulfil your dreams with the Crawford & Black Stretched Canvas. This painting canvas is made from 100% acrylic double gesso primed cotton.  With a double-primed smooth surface, this canvas is perfect for artists who work with fine detail & can support oil, acrylic & vinyl paints. Measuring 18 by 24 inches, the Crawford & Black stretched canvas is suitable for students, beginners & all other amateur uses. Does not include easel & image may not be to scale. Product Information: • Stretched Canvases • Crawford & Black • Double gesso primed • Measures: 18'' x 24'' ...

Art & Craft Stretched Canvas Fulfil your artistic dreams & create a masterpiece with this fantastic Crawford & Black stretched canvas. This finest top quality plain Crawford & Black stretched canvas measures 9 inches by 12 inches & is suitable for use with both oil & acrylic paints. This kind of stretched canvas is suitable for both beginners & more experienced painters, so you can get started & let your imagination run wild. For best results, we recommend the use of Gesso, Oil & Acrylic paints & brushes. Product Information: • Stretched Canvas • Crawford & Black • Measures: 9 x 12 inches ...

Stationery Pens & Pencils Pack of 10 great value ball point pens from the Bic range, these pens can write up to 2 x more. ...