This excellent little book is a wonderful introduction to the story of the trial of the witches of Pendle in 1612. In a very lively & readable style Christine Goodier provides a whos who of the events as well as an interesting angle on the trials themselves. She emphasises that the accused were merely flesh & blood not demons arguing that they were poor uneducated people who were at worst misguided. Her inevitable conclusion is that a terrible injustice was done 400 years ago when they were famously convicted of witchcraft & hanged. ...

This classic birthday card to celebrate the life changing occasion of a 16th birthday has a 3D number 16 in silver on a white background decorated with sparkly blue circles. This card is blank inside for your own message & comes complete with a silver envelope ready for posting. Approximate dimensions: 11.4x 21.5cm. Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard. ...

Dr Mike Moreno's 17 Day Diet is a revolutionary new weight-loss programme that activates your skinny gene so that you burn fat day in & day out. The diet is structured around four 17-day cycles: Accelerate
- the rapid weight loss portion that helps flush sugar & fat storage from your system; Activate-the metabolic restart portion with alternating low & high calorie days to help shed body fat; Achieve
- this phase is about learning to control portions & introducing new fitness routines; Arrive
- A combination of the first three cycles to keep good habits up for good. Each cycle changes your calorie count & the food that you're eating. The variation that Dr. Mike calls 'body confusion' is designed to keep your metabolism guessing. This is not a diet that relies on a tiny list of approved foods gruelling exercise routines or unrealistic calorie counts that leave you hungry & unfulfilled. Each phase comes with extensive lists of what dieters can & can't eat while on the phase but also offers acceptable cheats. He advises readers not to drink while on the diet but concedes that if they absolutely have to then they should at least drink red wine. Dr Mike knows that a diet can only work if it's compatible with the real world & so he's designed the programme with usability as a top priority.


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Dr Mike Morenos 17 Day Diet is a revolutionary new weight-loss programme structured around four 17-day cycles that activates your skinny gene so that you burn fat day in & day out. Each phase comes with extensive lists of what dieters can & cant eat while on the phase but also offers acceptable cheats. The 17 Day Diet Cookbook" provides delicious recipes for all the meals snacks & treats featured in The 17 Day Diet allowing you to plan your menu to fit perfectly into your diet. Dr Mike knows that a diet can only work if its compatible with the real world & so hes designed the programme with usability as a top priority." ...

How do we know where we are in the current stock market cycle? Are we in the midst of a new long term bull market or a market rally within an ongoing bear market? The answers to the above questions are critical to forming an appropriate investment strategy to plan for the future. The difference between anticipating the end of a secular (or cyclical) bull market & reacting to the significant crash that follows will have a big impact on anyone's investment returns & retirement plans. This book is concerned with cycles. A cycle is a sequence of events that repeat over time. The outcome won't necessarily be the same each time but the underlying characteristics are the same. A good example is the seasonal cycle. Each year we have spring summer autumn & winter & after winter we have spring again. But the weather can & does vary a great deal from one year to another. & so it is with the stock market. Kerry Balenthiran has studied stock market data going back 100 years & discovered a regular 17.6 year stock market cycle consisting of increments of 2.2 years. He has also extrapolated the cycle forwards to provide investors with a market roadmap stretching out to 2053. He describes this in detail & outlines the changing character of the stock market through the different phases of the 17.6 year stock market cycle. Whether you are an investment professional or private investor this book provides a fascinating insight into the cyclical nature of the stock market & enables you to ensure that you have the right strategy for the prevailing stock market conditions. ...

Small tasty bites are irresistible at parties buffets & celebrations. In this selection a variety of flavours textures & tastes are inspired by cuisines of the Middle East Morocco & Mexico. These appetizers which are delicious served with a cocktail or aperitif before a main meal or as part of a bigger spread are all easy to eat & prepare. The only difficulty you will have is deciding what to make from this collection of choice morsels. There are chilled soups such as Gazpacho or Iced Melon Soup deliciously tangy Lemon & Coconut Dhal Dip or hot & spicy Tamarillo Sauce. Fonduta a wonderful cheese dip is fun to eat; Cheese Fritters in Wonton Wrappers are a tasty fusion of east & west. Small rolls patties & pies are always popular & you could treat your guests to Wild Mushroom & Fontina Tarts or Spinach Empanadillas. These superb starters are illustrated in more than 170 photographs with easy to follow instructions for each recipe as well as a complete nutritional analysis to help you plan your menus. ...

This is a fiery & delicious collection of chilli-inspired recipes for all occasions featuring more than 180 photographs. It



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This title offers delicious one-pot no-fuss recipes for soups appetizers main courses side dishes desserts cakes preserves & drinks with 150 photographs. This is a wonderfully warming collection of 150 vegetarian recipes from the slow cooker clay pot oven & stove top including casseroles stews soups pot roasts & desserts. It

Includes:: dishes from around the world including Eastern European Asian & Middle Eastern cuisine with recipes for curries chutneys tagines & more. It is illustrated with 150 photographs & explained with clear instructions so that perfect results are ensured every time whether you are a beginner or an expert cook. Slow cooking is perfect for everyone from students who may have a minimalist kitchen to busy families who are short of time & may eat at different sittings. This easy-to-use book contains a range of classic vegetarian recipes & also some delectable new creations to try. Each recipe is illustrated with a colour photograph of the finished dish & there are tips & variations throughout to help you get the most out of each dish. An at-a-glance nutritional analysis is given for each recipe so that you can plan for individual diets. With its tempting range of 150 leisurely recipes youll soon discover that fantastically tasty & tender meals are definitely worth the wait.

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As part of a year-long series of celebrations around its 175th anniversary in 2012 the Royal College of Art will present a major publication exploring key facets of the RCA over three centuries providing a fascinating insight into the worlds oldest art & design school in continuous operation. Designed by Neville Brody & Research Studios this 40 000-word illustrated book centers on an intimate portrait of the RCA by the writer & cultural historian Fiona Mac Carthy. Exploring the evolution of this renowned institution since its founding in 1837 to the present day the book

Includes:: both student work & later professional achievements such alumni & faculty as: Gertude Jekyll Sir Edwin Lutyens Eric Ravilious Edward Bawden Lucie Rie Sir James Dyson Eric Parry David Adjaye Tord Boontje Ron Arad Dame Barbara Hepworth Henry Moore OM David Hocknew OM Tracey Emin & Spartacus Chetywnd will be represented. Notions of what constitutes Art have changed over the centuries from the Victorian model of art in service to industry morality or religion to a twentieth-century concept of fine art as an act of personal creative expression. So too has the late twentieth-century view of Design with the advent of critical design; the concept of function use form & value as well as the rationalist notions of utility the arts & crafts desire for fitness of purpose or the International Styles rejection of ornament. The publication accompanies a major exhibition in the Royal College of Art Galleries from 16 November 2012 to 6 January 2013.

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Americas most acclaimed historian presents the intricate story of the year of the birth of the United States of America. 1776" tells two gripping stories: how a group of squabbling disparate colonies became the United States & how the British Empire tried to stop them. A story with a cast of amazing characters from George III to George Washington to soldiers & their families this exhilarating book is one of the great pieces of historical narrative." ...