The Ottoman chronicles recount that the first sultan, Osman, dreamt of the dynasty he would found
- a tree, fully-formed, emerged
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a loss of bone mass & the deterioration of the bones' microarchitecture. In men as well as in women, bone mass reaches a peak around the age of 20. This bone density decreases with age. In menopausal women, the loss of bone mineral density intensifies rapidly. Severe loss of bone mass is known as postmenopausal osteoporosis & predisposes women to wrist & spinal compression fractures. Senile osteoporosis is linked to age & affects as many women as men, making them vulnerable to hip fractures. In this book, you'll find out: How to prevent from osteoporosis The beneficial effects of the acid/base diet The preventive role of sport The available treatments. ...

In a secret room in Washington DC a man named John Tanner is asked to stake his life & those of his wife & children on a gamble whose goals & risks no one will fully reveal to him. In a small suburban town, where only the nicest people live, an odd assortment of men & women gathered for a momentous weekend. & friends, neighbours, everyone & anyone could be part of a monstrous conspiracy of international evil. The machinery has already been set in motion. & at stake is the very existence of America & the future of the entire free world ...

A new type of study guide which combines an exploration of Shakespeare's language with specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses & skills. Laurie Maguire offers a lively critical account of Othello & practical ideas on how best to engage with & write about this ever popular play. ...

Presents the drawings of World War II armoured fighting vehicles
- offering military enthusiasts & modellers a reference on these
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` Brilliant' Guardian Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (March) SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter? ...

What is it with this man? How has he got you all falling at his feet? What's his secret?' Ginny & Adam Trustlove arrive on holiday in Italy torn apart by personal tragedy. Two weeks in a boathouse on the edge of peaceful Lake Orta is exactly what they need to restore their faith in life
- & each other. Twenty-four hours later, the silence is broken. The Sale family have arrived at the main villa: wealthy, high-flying Marty, his beautiful wife Bea, & their privileged, confident offspring. It doesn't take long for Ginny & Adam to be drawn in, especially when the teenage Pippi introduces a new friend into the circle. For there is something about Zach that has everyone instantly beguiled, something that loosens old secrets
- & creates shocking new ones. &, yet, not one of them suspects that his arrival in their lives might be anything other than accidental...

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Sara's mother told her that she shouldn't marry Conrad
- that the twenty-five-year age gap between them would tell in the end.
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What happens when a suicide crosses over? Where do they go? This title offers information from the spirit known as George who ended his life early while on the Earth & seeks to impart a greater knowledge to others who are contemplating the same fate. ...

As the newly appointed County Inspector of Schools in North Yorkshire, the author reveals in this warm & humorous account, the experiences of his first year in the job
- & what an education it was! He quickly learns that he must slow his pace & appreciate the beautiful countryside.
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