In 1946 rural Irel&, Brideen Conway lusts after Kieran Mc Dermot but the couple cannot afford to marry. Meanwhile, wealthy publican Austin Glynn is offering a substantial dowry for any suitable mate for his homely daughter, Aideen. This is a comedy of rural manners. ...

Presents the benefits of the art of dowsing. This title lets you find out what dowsing is, who can do it, how to do it, & when & where it works. It helps you learn about the scientific discoveries that explain the mechanics of dowsing. It lets you understand how dowsing can become an invaluable tool to optimize your health. ...

This fun challenge for creative crafters shines a spotlight on the humble but beloved tea towel, with its terrific graphics & nostalgic charm. More than two dozen projects show how to transform this functional item into fabulous wearables (slippers, a halter top), accessories (totes, a belt) & beyond (a doggie backpack, bicycle saddlebags). A basics section provides a primer on the techniques & how-to illustrations & templates enhance the instructions. Fresh, contemporary photography captures the projects in urban settings. ...

It's like magic! With an abracadabra & 30 simple projects, crafters can transform almost any scarf into a luxurious pillow, ...

Leading integrated health specialist Dr Ali treats more women than men in his clinic. Now he brings all his experience to bear on this information-packed, encyclopaedic book. The first part explains why women need their own health bible
- gynaecologists & obstetricians cannot understand all the problems of women, says Dr Ali, so this book offers a pioneering approach to help women understand their specific health issues & deal with them themselves. He explains how a woman's mind & body function differently from a man's & describes the many different factors that contribute, including body types & birth signs. He provides an MOT enabling every woman to assess her own general health, & his own health-enhancing Lifestyle Programme. Chapters on general health & well being include reproductive health (from menstrual cycles to the menopause), sexuality & sexual problems, pregnancy & maternity care, weight control, skin & hair care, ageing gracefully, general diseases more prevalent in women & psychological problems (from eating disorders to post-natal depression).
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In the summer of 1985, in his exclusive Manhattan apartment, Robert Bierenbaum, a reputable & widely respected surgeon, murdered his wife Gail. According to prosecutors, he then drove her body to an airstrip, & dumped it into the Atlantic Ocean from a single-engine private plane. The next day he reported her missing. Gail's parents had been thrilled to learn she was marrying Robert Bierenbaum. He seemed to be the perfect match for their daughter. He was from a well-to-do family, a medical student who spoke five languages fluently, a skier, & he even had a pilot's licence. But Gail soon came to learn of her husband's dark side. She filed a police report on one occasion, when Robert had tried to choke her because he caught her smoking. She also alleged that he had tried to kill her cat because he was jealous of it. For years, Gail's sister pleaded with her to run for her life. Even her therapist warned her that she could eventually die at the hands of the man she married. Fifteen years after this unspeakable, unfathomable crime, a jury found Robert Bierenbaum guilty of murder. This gripping account reveals the sinister hidden life of this privileged professional. ...

Dr Finlays Casebook brings together Adventures of a Black Bag & Dr Finlay of Tannochbrae, A. J. Cronins two hugely popular collections featuring his most famous creation, Dr Finlay.

Set in & around the fictional Scottish town of Levenford & village of Tannochbrae during the inter-war years, the stories found here are heart-warming, funny & touching, full of fascinating characters & unforgettable encounters.

Made famous by the much-loved adaptations for radio & television, the classic tales of Dr Finlay, his senior colleague Dr Cameron, & their unruffled housekeeper Janet, remain as fresh & entertaining now as they were upon first publication.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781509818624
• Author: A.J. Cronin
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 292
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.5cm











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With an Introduction & Notes by Dr Tim Middleton, Head of English Studies, University of Ripon & York.





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When Gabriel Utterson, a lawyer, first encounters the figure of Edward Hyde, he has little notion of the mans background.

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Seven years after the death of Edward Hyde, a stylish gentleman shows up in foggy London claiming to be Dr Henry Jekyll. Only Mr Utterson, Jekyll's faithful lawyer & confidant, knows that he must be an impostor. A brilliantly imagined & beautifully written sequel. ...