Leonard is alone & rootless returning to London after his father's death. He moves in with his distant brother William & his family hoping to renew their friendship but learning to drop his expectations of brotherhood. William is a former lecturer & activist who now runs informal meetings with ex-students. He is defiantly unworldly & forever questioning. When a young student follows William's arguments to a shocking conclusion it appears William has already set his own fate in motion. Against a backdrop of tabloid frenzy Leonard can only watch as William embraces the danger in the only way he knows how which threatens to consume not only himself but his entire family. ...

All is Well" the new book by celebrated authors Louise Hay & Mona Lisa Schulz not only explores the medical science behind the affirmations in Louise Hay's international bestseller " You Can Heal Your Life" but also offers stories & practical advice for personal healing. Structured around seven emotional centres which mirror our chakra system Louise & Mona Lisa examine the connections between these centres & the body. Drawing on years of research they explore probable mental causes for the physical manifestation of illness associated with each centre & then lay out how to address these health concerns. Combining two complementary systems Louise discusses new thought patterns & offers new affirmations to counteract specific emotional weaknesses & Mona Lisa who has worked for many years as a medical intuitive & physician helps readers listen to their own bodies' intuition & prescribes medical solutions that are based in Western science. They provide real-world examples of people who faced illness & outline the specific emotional & physical prescriptions that helped them heal. Affirmations intuition & medical science form a powerful triad that enable readers to achieve maximum health & wellbeing & to experience on a deep level that as Louise always says ' All is well.'" ...

' And if Ferdinand decides to make a chocolate fudge banana cake What do we do? For goodness sake! We ALL JOIN IN!' This book is a rumbustious rollicking & above all noisy collection of seven exuberant poems perfect for chanting aloud that are brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Quentin Blake. The collection

Includes:: ' All Join In' ' The Hooter Song' ' Nice Weather for Ducks' & ' Sorting Out the Kitchen Pans'. Who coud possibly resist?

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In the second volume of her memoirs the prize-winning author Janice Galloway reveals how the child introduced in This is Not About Me evolved through her teenage years. When she started secondary school Galloway was still sharing a bed with her mother & was more excited by Latin & school orchestra than by boys. But as she struggled with the physical & emotional changes of adolescence almost everything she thought she knew began to change. Combining visceral descriptions of puberty sex & school-room politics with the story of a familys secrets Galloway casts her gaze on the morals & ambitions of one small town in writing that is personal defiant & eloquent. ...

Everythings about to change for Cat. Shes moving house so shell have a room of her own at last & her dads about to marry Jen which means a shopping trip to London & a chance to meet up with her new mates Nesta Lucy Izzie & TJ as well as see Jamie. But nothing goes as expected -- Cats dream room looks like a non-starter Jamie does a disappearing act & wedding plans fall apart. How will Cat cope & will she keep her promise to reveal a hidden secret to her friends? ...

All Toms friends really are superheroes. Tom even married a superhero the Perfectionist. But at their wedding the Perfectionist is hypnotized by her ex Hypno to believe that Tom is invisible. Nothing he does can make her see him. Six months later the Perfectionist is sure that Tom has abandoned her so shes moving to Vancouver. Shell use her superpowers to leave all the heartbreak behind. With no idea that Toms beside her she boards the plane. Tom has until they touch down to convince her hes there or he loses her forever... This book is a wonderful heartbreakingly funny tribute to love sweet love. ...

In this second collection by our intrepid vet Jeff Wells has his work cut out for him when he learns that Ilamas do not take kindly to having their toenails trimmed dog owners in the medical field can be a real pain Scottish Highland cattle stick together & just might run a vet out of their enclosure & fixing an overly amorous burro often needs to be prioritized. We also find out what inspired a young Jeff to become a vet & how his own pets enrich his life. Told with Wells trademark humour & gentle touch these & many other heart-warming heart-breaking funny & strange stories will give readers a whole new appreciation for those who care for our pets. ...

Jake Clio & Julius Hirsh & their cousin Lady Grace Stretton formed a charmed circle in those lost innocent days before the Great War
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In Joe & Kate Keller's family garden an apple tree
- a memorial to their son Larry lost in the Second World War
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Claire Richards young fit & with a figure to die for reached the dizzying heights of fame in the hit band Steps when she was only twenty. When she left & Steps split shortly after the world was shocked by the news. Now writing with incredible honesty Claire tells her story from her teenage music career to her big break with Steps. She reveals that while in the band she faced harsh pressure to stay thin & starved herself for years. Feeling broken by the experience she finally left & sank into a pit of depression gaining huge amounts of weight & losing all self-esteem. Believing her career was over she also had to cope with a painful split from her Steps dancer husb&. Thankfully finding love with her now husband Reece got her back on track. He didnt care about her size; he just wanted Claire. & after seeing her weight go up & down for years Claire has refused to diet any more. Happily married with two kids shes finally comfortable in her own skin on stage & screen. In this book with humour grace & sincerity she shares her journey to her happy ending. ...