On 3rd September 1939 Amy Browning decided to start writing a diary. It was a momentous day for so many reasons: it was Amys 18th birthday; her sister had just given birth to a baby boy; & on the radio it was announced that Great Britain was now at war with Germany. For a while life didnt change very much for Amy. Living with her family in Opal Street Liverpool Amy & her friend both got jobs at a factory & spent their free time looking round the shops or watching the ships being loaded at the docks. But as the months went by things began to change. The bombing started & Amys fears grew for her brother fighting in France & her boyfriend Ian in the RAF... ...

The must-have book for any fan of The Hobbit"A is for auditions. Find out which pop star auditioned to play an elf & who impressed Peter Jackson the most. B is for Bilbo. Martin Freeman had reservations about playing Bilbo at first--discover why & find out who he loved working with & who he didnt & uncover why the movie Bilbo is different from Bilbo in the book. C is for cast. Filming " The Hobbit" threw up all kinds of challenges for the cast. Find out who injured themselves on set & who the biggest prankster was. All this & more including all the behind-the-scenes set secrets why Elijah Wood had to be involved & what to expect from the second " Hobbit" movie." ...

Letts Explore contain a thorough analysis of the plot & structure of key examination texts. GCSE An Inspector Calls helps students to fully understand the text in detail. In addition to helping prepare for the exam this handy literature guide covers the literature as well as how students will be tested in the exam. * In-depth exploration of characters & themes * Include tips guidance & quizzes to reinforce knowledge * Contain key"ations from the texts ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Building on the success of previous editions Anaesthesia & Intensive Care A-Z (Fifth edition) remains the most comprehensive single volume source of relevant aspects of pharmacology physiology anatomy physics statistics medicine surgery general anaesthetic practice intensive care equipment & the history of anaesthesia & intensive care. Originally prepared as essential reading for candidates for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists & similar exams this fully updated edition will also prove as invaluable as ever for all anaesthetists & critical care physicians as well as operating department practitioners & specialist nurses. All entries have been carefully reviewed & new ones added to reflect the latest advances & the evolving field breadth. This edition

Includes:: a structured checklist of entries ordered by curriculum core topic area as an additional new aid for those planning their revision. Also for the first time this fifth edition now comes with complementary access to the complete electronic version of the book. It is now easy to use the content just as you need it anytime anywhere
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Clear & accessible Analysing Architecture" opens a fresh way to understanding architecture. It offers a unique notebook of architectural strategies to present an engaging introduction to elements & concepts in architectural design. Beautifully illustrated throughout with the authors original drawings examples are drawn from across the world & many periods of architectural history (from prehistoric times to the recent past) to illustrate analytical themes & to show how drawing can be used to study architecture. Since its first edition appeared in 1997 " Analysing Architecture" has established itself internationally as one of the key texts in architectural education. This third edition

Includes:: a new section discussing the ways analyzing examples cultivates a capacity for design. Original chapters have been expanded new case studies added & the format rearranged for additional clarity. The bibliography of recommended supplementary reading has also been extended. In " Analysing Architecture" Simon Unwin clearly identifies the key elements of architecture & conceptual themes apparent in buildings & relevant to other works of architecture such as gardens & cities. He describes ideas for use in the active process of design. Breaking down the grammar of architecture into themes & moves Unwin exposes its underlying patterns to reveal the organizational strategies that lie beneath the superficial appearances of buildings. Exploring buildings as results of the interaction of people with the world around them " Analysing Architecture" offers a definition of architecture as identification of place & provides a greater understanding of architecture as a creative discipline. This book presents a powerful impetus for readers to develop their own capacities for architectural design. It will also be of use to all those with an interest in the human occupation of & involvement with space
- anthropologists archaeologists film-makers installation artists planners urban designers politicians. A companion website will be available."


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Analysis for Marketing Planning 7/e" by Lehmann & Winer focuses on the analysis needed for sound Marketing decisions & is structured around the core marketing document
- the Marketing Plan. Whether studying Marketing strategy or Product/ Brand Management decisions students need to be able to make decisions based from sound analysis. This book does not attempt to cover all aspects of the marketing plan; rather it focuses on the analysis pertaining to a products environment customers & competitors."
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There have been many expositions of psychoanalysis but none so deeply rooted in clinical practice
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When St Patrick came to Ireland in the 5th century AD he encountered the Celtic people & a flourishing spiritual tradition that had already existed for thousands of years. He also discovered that where the Christians worshipped one God the Celts had many & found divinity all around them: in the rivers hills sea & sky. The ancient Celtic reverence for the spirit in all things survives today
- a vibrant legacy of mystical wisdom that is unique in the Western world. Now in this exquisite book Irish poet & schollar John O' Donohue shares with us the secrets of this ancient world. Using authentic Irish prayers & blessings he reveals the treasures that lie hidden within your own soul & the 'secret divinity' in your relationships. As he traces the cycles of life & nature he draws from the holy waters of Ireland's spiritual heritage to lead you to a place where your heart can be healed & nourished. It is a place wher you will disocer your own anam cara your true 'soul friend'.
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Poor Anancy & rich Mr Dry-Bone both want to marry Miss Louise but she wants to marry the man who can make her laugh. She does not laugh at Mr Dry-Bones conjuring tricks & acrobatics so Anancy decides to ask the animals for help in winning her over. A delightful story based on characters from traditional Caribbean & West African folk-tales with vibrant illustrations. ...