Seven months pregnant Mel is dumped by her partner & is suddenly facing parenthood alone. But at her antenatal class she meets a group of women who quickly become invaluable friends in the terrifying new world of birth & babies.. . Katy -- rich successful & with the dream husband -- has her delivery planned to perfection. But she soon realizes that nature doesn't always follow suit. Lexi loud & confident is coping well on her own. Until the only man she has ever loved reappears at the most unexpected moment. Rebecca is the youngest of the group -- not long out of her teens in fact --but she's determined to hold onto her dreams even without her family's support. Erin already seems to be an expert on babies but her quiet nature hides a secret tragedy. When you're contemplating pain relief birth positions & sleepless nights you really need a good friend -- or four. 'I LOVE it. It's so good & really makes me feel like one of the girls.. .a perfect read for anyone who is a mum to be' Member review thebabywebsite.com ...

Equality 7-2521 is a man apart. Since the Great Rebirth it has been a crime in his world to think or act as an individual. Even love is forbidden. Yet since his childhood in the Home of the Infants Equality 7-2521 has felt that he is different. When he is sent by the Council of Vocations to work as a road sweeper he stumbles upon a link to the old world that gives him the spur to break free. First published in England in 1938 Ayn Rands short dystopian novel crystalises the ideas of individualism & competition that would make her name. ...

Alec Fletcher's plans to attend his daughter Belinda's school sports day are thwarted by the discovery of three bodies buried in Epping forest. Sent to investigate he & his team are hindered from the start by uncooperative Essex policeman DI Gant who resents Scotland Yard encroaching on his patch. But a bigger problem however is identifying the victims & finding a common link between them to explain their being buried so close together though at intervals of several months. When Alec tells Daisy about the case she's hooked & with her own bit of digging around uncovers the fact that one of the victims was a colonel. Is there a military connection? & when the police eventually discover that the other victims did serve with the colonel this becomes a tragic case with its roots firmly buried in events during the Great War. Praise for the Daisy Dalrymple" series: " Cunning.. .appropriate historical detail & witty dialogue are the finishing touches on this engaging 1920s period piece". (" Publisher's Weekly"). " As always Dunn evokes the life & times of 1920s England while providing a plot that is a cut above the average British cosy. This will delight readers who love country-house mysteries". (" Booklist"). " For fans of Dorothy L. Sayers novels". (" Library Journal")." ...

Chris Ikem & Beatrice are like-minded friends working under the military regime of His Excellency the Sandhurst-educated President of Kangan. In the pressurized atmosphere of oppression & intimidation they are simply trying to live & love
- & remain friends. But in a world where each day brings a new betrayal hope is hard to cling on to. Anthills of the Savannah" (1987) Achebes candid vision of contemporary African politics is a powerful fusion of angry voices. It continues the journey that Achebe began with his earlier novels tracing the history of modern Africa through colonialism & beyond & is a work ultimately filled with hope."
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This anthology offers a balanced approach to colonial & postcolonial literature through a rich tapestry of short stories by both British colonizers & affected indigenous people. Organized by region the compelling stories reflect the evolution of colonialism from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Students explore the insights & emotions on both sides of the imperial fence while learning about the hardships & triumphs of the colonial experience. A thorough pedagogical apparatus

Includes:: historical introductions author headnotes & reading questions that provide students with tools to approach each selection in an informed manner. Students come to appreciate how fiction both supported & questioned the basis & results of colonialism.

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Winning the 1992 Best Actor Oscar for his chilling performance as Dr Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs overwhelmingly confirmed Anthony Hopkins star status. He has since been nominated a further three times & has become a huge force in Hollywood with more recent films such as Hannibal Red Dragon & the Human Stain & Oliver Stones Alexander. This definitive biography

Includes:: how Hopkins CBE & Knight of the British Empire has now become a citizen of the United States & married his third wife antiques specialist Stella Aroyave. Written largely with the co-operation of Anthony Hopkins his family friends collegues & critics this is a highly readable & informative portrait of a great actor.

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In this illuminating tour of humanity Joy Hendry & Simon Underdown reveal the origins of our species & the fabric of human society through the discipline of anthropology. Via fascinating case studies & discoveries they unravel our understanding of human behaviours & beliefs including how witchcraft has been used to justify misfortune & debunk old-fashioned ideas about race based upon the latest genetic research. They even share what our bathroom tells us about our concept of the body & ourselves. From our evolutionary ancestors through our rites of passage to our responses to globalization Hendry & Underdown provide the essential first step to understanding the world as an anthropologist would in all its diversity & commonality. ...

In this latest in their bestselling Beauty Bible series health & beauty experts Josephine Fairley & Sarah Stacey bring together everything a woman needs to know about feeling great looking gorgeous & being fabulous whatever your age. Chapters include guidance on skin hair make-up hands feet & nails sleep exercise & much more. There are top tips for taking off ten years in minutes as well as the secrets of inspirational older women. & of course Jo & Sarah's trademark 'tried & tested' reports on scores of health & beauty products
- reliably tested by over 2 000 women. Packed with insider info from the world's leading experts this is the bible for the older woman showing you how to look feel & be fabulous
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The Antianxiety Food Solution" presents effective natural treatments & dietary changes that can significantly reduce anxiety the most common mental health disorder & improve mood. Author Trudy Scott is a certified nutritionist who successfully treated her own anxiety. Many of us don't notice how much the food we eat affects how we feel. As a result changing our diet can actually change our moods dramatically for better or for worse. Readers learn how to discern whether or not they have a deficiency & then discover what to add to their diets & what to remove for reduced anxiety & increased emotional balance. Ideal for children with anxiety & for adults seeking to reduce their dependence on medication or supplement anxiety medication with proper nutrition " The Antianxiety Food Solution" is a must-read for everyone who understands the importance of taking an active role in their mental health." ...

Contemporary society is characterised by its ever-increasing diversity. Having sold over 70 000 copies across its four editions Neil Thompsons classic text remains a trusted introduction to the challenges of promoting social justice & equality. Addressing the ways in which social workers can effectively challenge inequality within society the book explores the many forms of discrimination that can lead to disadvantage disempowerment & oppression. Written with Thompsons inimitable clarity this edition

Features: * Three all-new chapters including a contextual introduction & chapters on sexuality & religious discrimination; * An explicit theory base through extended discussion of the widely used PCS model; * A range of questions for reflection & comprehensive guidance on further reading incorporating books articles & websites. Today good social work practice must be anti-discriminatory. This fully updated edition is therefore an essential read for the next generation of social work students practitioners managers & educators.

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