From doing the Twist in front of a room full of adults when she was a toddler, to cracking silly jokes at school to make all the other kids laugh, Lisa was a born entertainer. From cockney teen dabbling in petty crime, to young misguided love & troublesome forays in LA, Lisa experienced a lot before finally finding popularity as the fiercely intelligent & resilient DI Samantha Nixon in The Bill. In this inspiring & intimate biography, she speaks openly for the first time about her rocky road to fame. Told with Lisa's natural spark, candid approach & effortless humour, it is as entertaining, revealing & heart-warming as the little lady herself. ...

This is a story about life, death, healing & cancer. It is a story about a doctor diagnosed with a brain tumour in his early 30s who started a crusade to inform people about the disease & inspire them to take responsibility for their health. It is a story about a man who bravely overcame cancer against the odds. It is a story about the cancer returning & being told you only have 18 months to live. It is a story about saying goodbye. But most of all, it is a story about living. In this unsentimental & humbling memoir celebrated neuroscientist & psychiatrist David Servan-Schreiber discusses his diagnosis, his emotions, his fears, his hopes & his legacy. He recounts stories from his life & takes us with him on this extraordinary journey as he shows us not only how to live, how to take care of ourselves & how to fight for survival, but ultimately, how to die gracefully. This inspiring & heartbreaking book will change the way you look at yourself, your life & the world around you. ...

Alan & Irene first met in Rennie Road children's home when he was seven & she was nine. Both had lost their mothers when they were very young. When the car Irene was in drew up outside the Home, seven year-old Alan was staring out of the window. & when he saw the little girl step out of the car, he knew, in that instant, that she was someone special. Alan dashed outside to meet her, & promised to show her where everything was. Over the next year the children were inseparable. But close friendships weren't encouraged & when it was discovered how close they were Alan was sent away without any explanation & no goodbye. Despite being forcibly parted their bond was never broken & each started an incredible 45 year journey to find the other again. This is a love story that stretches across what is now 50 years & regardless of a series of amazing coincidences & almost insurmountable obstacles, they found each other at last & married in 2007. NOT WITHOUT YOU contains painful memories of lonely childhoods, cruelty & desperate attempts to escape the system, but it's an astonishing story that demonstrates the ultimate truth: that love can surmount all odds. ...

Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions & accessories while sipping a glass of whatever & 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, & more. It covers: The tools & materials that no stitcher should be without, Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, & finishing your piece, A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, & needlepoint stitches & Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings & 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 & fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama's Stitching will have you in stitches in no time. ...

Whether used for transport, adventure, work, or sport, boats have played a vital role in human history & have inspired numerous stories. The 40 boats featured in Notable Boats will gently float you away with tales of bravery, adventure, & the odd moment of near catastrophe. ...

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After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move back to the USA. Before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire, he took one last trip around the UK, & in this book, he turns an affectionate but laconic eye on his adopted country. ...

William Roberts reads Bill Bryson's hilarious account of his tour around Britain. After almost two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move back to the States for a while, but before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire, Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain
- a farewell tour of the green & kindly island that had so long been his home. As Bryson turns his attention to his adopted country he considers such things as why are the British the happiest people on Earth & what is there to actually do at Stonehenge?
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Contains two stories
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Capturing the author's turn of phrase & inspired use of language, & infused throughout with the magically meditative tranquillity of Walnut Tree Farm, this book presents an introduction to one of the most important of modern nature writers. It contains descriptions of walks on Mellis Common & thoughts on the importance of nature. ...