Born in 1979 in Grenada as one of eight children living in a two-bedroom hut surviving on meagre meals of beans & rice & walking barefoot three miles to school. At 13 Johnson Beharry quit school & worked as a decorator & labourer. In 1999 he scraped together the airfare for England & joined the Princess of Waless Royal Regiment. He served six months in Kosovo three months in Northern Ireland & then went to Iraq. On 1 May 2004 Beharry helped assist a foot patrol caught in a series of ambushes. His vehicle was hit by multiple rocket propelled grenades but he drove through the ambush & extracted his wounded colleagues from the vehicle all the time exposed to further enemy fire. He was cited on this occasion for valour of the highest order. While back on duty on 11 June 2004 a rocket propelled grenade hit Beharrys vehicle incapacitating his commander & injuring several of the crew. Despite his very serious head injuries Beharry took control of his vehicle & drove it out of the ambush area before losing consciousness. He required brain surgery for his head injuries & he was still recovering when he was awarded the VC in March 2005. ...

Barely Breathing" by Rebecca Donovan is a US bestseller & the incredible sequel to " Reason to Breathe". An utterly addictive & heartbreaking YA novel that will leave readers breathless & desperate for more. All fans of Jodi Picoult & new adult fiction such Colleen Hoover's " Slammed" Tammara Webber's " Easy" & Abbi Glines' " Vincent Boys" will love Rebecca Donovan's incredible writing. A must-read. Unanswered questions. Burning desire. Heartbreaking consequences. The scandalous secrets of Emma's abuse are revealed but she still has so much to learn out about her past. Why did her mother leave her all those years ago? What really happened the night Emma's father died? Were her memories of being happy just a dream? The repercussions of one horrific night has affected the lives of everyone involved. But with the promise of true love & new relationships will Emma let it ruin hers for good? Praise for " Barely Breathing": " Raw honest unflinching & unforgiving " Barely Breathing" will take your emotions for a ride & deliver an ending you didn't see coming". (Tracey Garvis-Graves " New York Times" bestselling author of " On the Island"). "USA Today" bestselling author Rebecca Donovan has been a writer most of her life but has just recently been deemed an author. Her debut novels " Reason to Breathe" & its sequel " Barely Breathing" have resonated with readers around the world. Rebecca is currently working on the third & final instalment of the " Breathing Series" " Out of Breath". She lives in a small town in Massachusetts USA." ...

Hank Zipzer wants to be number one not the one who always gets it wrong. A like able struggling hero that readers will adore. When Hanks dad enters a crossword-puzzle tournament out of town he decides to take the whole family along as a treat. & they get to spend a day at a theme park! Hank cant wait but he has to finish his homework first which could be difficult as he seems to have lost it on route. Can Hank rescue the lost homework & still make it to the theme park on time? ...

Ever wondered how the professional barista can make all of those great designs on the top of your coffee? Well here is your opportunity to learn & become your familys own barista. The process of preparing & serving espresso-related beverages seems to the average person a relatively simple task. However as you start to use your machine you will find initially that the production is anything but simple. In Barista Coffee Michelle Finn will provide you with all the coffee art steps designed to assist you to become an effective barista. You will love the intricate designs & be surprised at how easy they can be achieved. Also included are some fantastic cake & biscuit recipes containing coffee as an ingredient. ...

This extraordinary book is the culmination of ten years of photography dedicated to finding the most beautiful examples of tree bark around the globe. Here are the most spectacular striking & remarkable examples of bark found across the five continents. Each image is a work of art in itself & is accompanied by a photograph of the tree in its natural environment along with information about its origins & uses. Cedric Pollet has combined his scientific background & his passion for plants to create a highly informative text which compliments the beauty of his photographs. Already a bestseller in France where it was awarded the Redoute Prix Artistique for 2009 Bark will delight & inspire any nature lover. To visit Cedric Pollets website click here ...

When Bruce an abandoned collie-cross puppy is adopted by a lively family he encounters more affection than ever before in his short life. With humour & a unique charm he describes his life with his loving but troubled owners & offers a sometimes hilarious insight into the world from a dogs point of view. But when the family is threatened Bruce lends a paw & uses his canine second sight to guide the family through some difficult times. Already a sleeper success Barking At Winston" is an authentic & endearing tale of one family & their canine friend." ...

Barkingside has grown from a small village near Barking into a thriving town. Complemented by over 100 photographs this book brings together the personal memories of people of Barkingside vividly recalling schooldays & working life shops & entertainment special occasions & the war years. ...

Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join the irrepressible Longears family as they get in & out of scrapes meet new friends & perform daring rescues. But Burdock the buzzard & the terrifying Red Dragon are always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home... When a large number of yellow plastic ducks come bobbing down the River Ripple Barley is sure they mean trouble! Heartwarming hilarious with Anna Curreys charming illustrations this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best selling childrens author. ...

This title deals with riots death retribution & redemption in Scotlands infamous prison. Barlinnie is one of the most notorious prisons in the world & for a hundred years it has held Glasgows toughest & most violent men swept up from the city streets. Ten men died on its gallows in the infamous Hanging Shed including serial killer Peter Manuel. It has sparked rooftop protests & cell block riots & been home to godfathers of crime like Arthur Thompson Snr & Walter Norval. Barlinnie was also the scene of one of the most controversial experiments in penal history the Special Unit where the likes of Jimmy Boyle & Hugh Collins were at the centre of a fierce battle between those who see prison as retribution & those who regard it as a step on the road to redemption even for the most evil killers. Paul Ferris T C Campbell & gangleaders galore have languished behind its grim walls & a hundred years on Barlinnie still makes headlines. ...

Cocktails are sophisticated & appealing to the eye & a tasty & superbly stylish beverage. The cocktail recipe collection comes with a spiral flip top for ease of use. From classic cocktails to recent innovations this comprehensive reference contains easy-to-follow recipes for more than 300 drinks that will make you the toast of any party. Also included are handy tips on setting up your bar & buying the right liqueur & supplies; all the techniques for mixing cocktails; a glossary of liquor types; professional tricks & shortcuts; recipes for delicious non-alcoholic drinks & much more. ...