Jean Collins had two daughters. But she only loved one of them. She knew it was wrong, but she just couldn't help herself. Jess was a little sweetheart, everyone said so. Anne was awkward & serious & not much fun, to be frank. But now the years have passed. Jess is missing
- run off long ago, no one knows where or why. So when Jean is left in a coma after a road accident, it's Anne who travels back up north to sit at her mother's bedside. & she wonders
- why did Jean dash out into the road without looking? What distracted her? & why was she carrying a box of vanilla slices, the cream cakes she only ever bought for extra special occasions? Meanwhile there are secrets waiting for Anne & Jean, back at the old family home. Secrets that were buried a long time ago...

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Craig Venter is no ordinary scientist, & no ordinary man. He is the first human being ever to read their own DNA
- & see the key
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Good drawings aren't always the ones that you've spent a lot of time on; some of the best pieces are swift, energetic studies

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Martin Lawrence & Eddie Murphy play it surprisingly straight in this film by director Ted Demme. Though there are laughs to be had, this is a story about perseverance in the face of a life of disappointment (yet the film was sold as a prison comedy). But Stir Crazy this isn't. Rather, Lawrence & Murphy play a couple of New Yorkers making a moonshine run from New York to Mississippi during the Prohibition who find themselves framed for murder & sentenced for life to a prison chain gang. As they age, the two become close friends, although the strait-laced Lawrence always resents the freewheeling Murphy for getting him into the situation in the first place. Ultimately, these two men learn to find meaning where they can, taking value from friendship & their limited ability to affect the lives of others. At times preachy, it ends on an upbeat note; the film's biggest laughs are reserved for the final section, in which Lawrence & Murphy don age makeup & play octogenarians. ...

Addresses the many turbulent, confusing, & exhilarating situations teens face. This memoir explores questions such as: who am I, what's important to me, & what am I called to do on this planet. It covers important adolescent topics such as: sexuality, drug use, friendships, stress management, & self-esteem. ...

With more to do & less time to do it than ever before, whos got time to wade through a long-winded self-help manual? For serious advice that doesn?t take itself too seriously, Life? is the essential handbook for navigating the ins & outs of everyday existence. Part instruction manual, part GPS, part beloved confidante, Life? is full of swift solutions & smart ideas to help you find your way along lifes highways & byways. Leaving out the waffle & woo-woo of some other guides, this handy little book delivers shots of instant advice & life lessons that really work. From the big stuff, such as how to console someone, to the small stuff, such as how to give a toast, you?ll find the most practical way to get a job done. ...

Ever accidentally used your thumb as a hammer cushion while putting up a picture hook? Do you become enraged at the uncontrollable bobbing of the straw in your drinks can? Are you yearning to find a way to make your toilet roll tube enhance your music listening experience? In this book, these & dozens of other everyday dilemmas are solved. ...

Do you aspire to master the art of the perfect burger?

To make DIY disasters a thing of the past?

To discover



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Whether you're a first time parent or a seasoned pro, Life Hacks for Parents is your handy guide to making the things that little bit easier. Covering everything from nifty storage hacks to clever cleaning solutions, this book has all the time-saving tips you need, so you've got more time to enjoy with your family. ...

Considered as the most decorated goalkeeper in the history of Liverpool Football Club, Bruce Grobbelaar has many question marks

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