Once we thought of a frontline village as a heap of shattered ruins in a pockmarked earth bordering the tumbled wilderness of No Man's L&. Now there are hundreds of British frontline towns & villages along our coasts, in the shadow of the menace, but as yet preserved from the worst of war's ravages. No Man's Land is our own protecting element, the sea, where the Royal Navy rides & rules.' Leonard Marshall Gander, May 1940. The accounts that we are accustomed to hearing of World War II are those of fierce battles, lost relatives, horrendous voyages fraught with danger, & traumatic sights & experiences. But alongside that conflict, life at home had to continue with some sort of normality. With compelling first-hand accounts, letters & diary entries, & fully illustrated with many rarely-seen archive photographs, this is the moving story of the ordinary men, women & children who were left behind to fight the war on the home front. It is a tribute to the courage & human spirit of those who had to endure rationing, air raids, evacuations & tragedy, & also a celebration of the positive experiences that the war brought, liberating many & uniting communities with strangers. This is the story of the people's war. ...

The ingredients we use in Caribbean cookery tell a story
- & it's a huge swirling tale... The Pepperpot Diaries is Andi Oliver's
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Celebrate the festive season in style with this collection of easy-to-follow recipes that let you impress, without the stress! Featuring all the traditional festive favourites, as well as some more contemporary takes on Christmas classics, this book will help you create simple, but inspirational, Christmas dishes that will delight family & friends. Nothing can beat the magic of well-cooked Christmas dinner & our recipes for straightforward & delicious starters, main courses & accompaniments take the strain out of preparing for the big event. No Christmas dinner would be complete without a fantastic dessert to finish things off ...

When Emily applies for a job as a housekeeper for widower Rupert, it’s a chance to start over – a steady job & regular money

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Whether you're a wannabe chef, maybe just looking to impress your friends, or simply wanting to increase your cooking knowledge; this DVD provides step-by-step instructions on how to create starters, main courses & desserts. Simple & easy to follow, now everyone can cook for that perfect dinner party!! ...

To everyone who knows her now, Zoe Maisey
- child genius, musical sensation
- is perfect. Yet several years ago Zoe caused

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Give fabric a new lease of life with one of these fantastically chic recycled bags. In today's modern, environmentally conscious society, with its emphasis on reusing & avoiding plastic bags, a practical bag has become an essential part of everyday life. However, practical doesn't have to mean boring, as any of the 35 fun & functional projects in this book show. Every bag is designed to make the most of the materials that are readily available & easily recyclable. Try turning a dish-towel into a smart shopper to carry all your groceries in, or use an old hessian sack to make a sassy bag to take to the gym. Reuse is at the heart of this book, as projects like the floral scrap tote bag & the patchwork weekend bag demonstrate, & you will soon be able to transform an old blanket or a few scraps of discarded clothing into a unique bag in no time at all. Each project comes complete with beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions & there are designs suitable for all skill levels. You are certain to find the ideal bag for you or the perfect gift to give to friends & family. ...

The Montgomery brothers have been the talk of Boonsboro, ever since they decided to renovate the old Inn into an intimate & handsome

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There are hugs for wrigglers, & hugs for gigglers. Hugs that are tickly, & hugs that are prickly...

Im out to find the

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Comedy starring Hilary Duff & Heather Locklear. Holly Hamilton (Duff) is sick of moving house every time her single mother Jean (Locklear) breaks up with another worthless boyfriend, so she comes up with a plan to create an imaginary secret admirer who will boost Jean's self-esteem & hopefully keep her in one place. But when the romance takes off, Holly has to produce the goods, & so she borrows her best friend's handsome uncle Ben (Chris Noth) to pose as the secret admirer. But will Holly be able to keep the pretence up for long? ...