Following the disruption hardship & challenges of the Second World War the post-war years brought a sense of optimism & excitement with families at last enjoying peacetime. This new book follows the lives of the nation's schoolchildren through the two decades following the war years recalling what it was like for those experiencing the creation of a new school system; a system underpinned by the introduction of the 11 plus exam & the provision of free secondary education for all. Combining personal reminiscences with a lively description of what was going on in the wider world of British education Simon Webb provides a vivid & entertaining picture of school life during in the 1940s & '50s which is sure to bring back nostalgic memories for all who remember the best days of their lives. ...

Food Optimising is the name given by Slimming World to their highly successful weight-loss technique that enables slimmers to lose weight without ever having to go hungry. It is the most slimmer-friendly eating system there is & is based on a deep understanding of the challenges faced by overweight people
- no foods are banned there is no calorie counting & there are hundreds of 'free foods' that can be eaten in unlimited amounts. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Slimming World Best Ever Recipes" draws on Slimming World's 40 years of unrivalled experience in helping slimmers achieve their target weight. Packed with nutritional lifestyle & diet information as well as more than 120 new healthy yet delicious recipes it is the definitive guide to successful
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This title features over 200 delicious mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker. It is a complete guide to making the most of your slow cooker together with a wide range of tempting recipes for all kinds of dishes. It is an illustrated practical reference section explains preparation & cooking techniques to help you get the most from your appliance. It features a comprehensive range of classic recipes including carrot & coriander soup seafood chowder Boston baked beans steak & kidney pie moussaka special fish pie Vermont baked maple custards & chocolate cheesecake brownies. It

Includes:: a wide variety of stocks & soups sauces fondues preserves & desserts as well as delectable braises casseroles stews & pot-roasts. This lavish collection is the ultimate guide to making the most of your slow cooker with over 200 recipes ranging from all-time classic family meals to sophisticated dinners & exciting modern creations. The slow cooker is ideal for fuss-free one-pot meals such as French onion soup or Provencal beef stew. It also cooks gently so that delicate foods like fish fruit & vegetables retain their texture. Try salmon risotto baked eggs with creamy leeks or fresh currant bread & butter pudding all recipes that cook to perfection in the slow cooker. Whether you are a recent convert to the delights of creating easy & succulent dishes in the slow cooker or want to widen your existing recipe repertoire this book will provide endless inspiration.

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Enticed by advertisements for a newly restored palatial hotel & filled with visions of a life of leisure good weather & mango juice in their gin a group of very different people leave England to begin a new life in India. On arrival they are dismayed to find the palace is a shell of its former self the staff more than a little eccentric & the days of the Raj long gone. But as they soon discover life & love can begin again even in the most unexpected circumstances. ...

Freezing foods successfully -- the best recipes & techniques." Freezing is the easiest way to preserve food whether its the bounty of a summer harvest saved for winter enjoyment or a delicious prepared meal that can be thawed & reheated when needed. The Best Freezer Cookbook guides the home cook in making the best choices of foods to freeze & using the most effective techniques for preserving flavors & textures. Jan Main

Includes:: 100 carefully tested recipes for appetizers soups quick suppers meals for entertaining snacks & desserts -- all specially created & selected to give the best possible results when frozen. These recipes provide a convenient & time-saving way to create & freeze a variety of dishes including: Quick chicken noodle soup hearty tomato vegetable soup hearty turkey soup Ratatouille chicken frittata best-ever meatloaf Vegetarian shepherds pie with peppered potato topping turkey pot pie with biscuit topping Veal stew with dill & mushrooms carbonnade pork apple curry Bavarian stew Pesto croustades easy bouillabaisse pear-mincemeat strudel herbed cheese dip or spread Focaccia whole wheat soda bread cranberry oatmeal cookies double chocolate chunk cookies. Each chapter

Includes:: tips to ensure the maximum benefit from a home freezer. Helpful suggestions are given for easy entertaining monthly meal planning simple heat-&-eat dishes for busy weeknights & freezing baked goods. The Best Freezer Cookbook is the perfect cookbook for anyone who seeks delicious dishes & complete meals that are freezer friendly."



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Its spring in Camden Falls & with it have come many joys & challenges. As Flora & Ruby near the first anniversary of their arrival in town Flora prepares for a visit from her old best fiend. Shes excited.. .but her new best friend Olivia isnt. Olivias afraid she wont measure up & that Flora will regret ever coming to Camden Falls. Its a very big reunion set for a very big day
- Camden Fallss 350th birthday celebration. Does one best friend truly have to be the best.. .or can they find a way to get along?
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Hello Kitty loves all her friends & making new ones! This book is packed with fun friendship activities & fab pages to fill in with friendship facts. This book is packed with friendship facts & pages to colour & fill in. Hello Kitty tells you all about her friends shows you how to make a very special friendship bouquet & how to fill out fun friendship cheques. You can also solve puzzles help Hello Kitty work out how to spend the perfect day with friends colour in lovely pictures & much much more. This book is perfect for all your friends! ...

Addie Downs & Valerie Adler will be best friends forever. At least thats what nine-year-old Addie believes when Val moves into the house across the street. But in the wake of betrayal during their teenage years Val is swept into the popular crowd while mousy sullen Addie becomes her schools scapegoat. Fifteen years on Val has found a measure of fame & fortune as the local weathergirl. Addie meanwhile lives alone in her parents house looking after her troubled brother & trying to meet Prince Charming on the internet. Shes just returned from Bad Date No. 6 when she hears a knock at her door. There on the step is her long-gone best friend blood on the sleeve of her coat. Something terrible has happened Val tells Addie. Can you help me? ...

Meet Lucy! Smart sassy & super-stylish shes a st&-up babe with a passion for fashion. Lucy & her best friends forever (BFF) have been given the task of organizing the school disco & theyre determined to make it more exciting than the usual snooze-fest. Then Lucy gets the idea of turning it into a glam High School Prom complete with ballroom dancing red-carpet dresses & voting for a Prom King & Queen. But with all her time taken up by organization & keeping strict Mr. Cain from ruining everything Lucys left it too late to find herself a date! These diary-style books crammed full of secrets notes gossipy detail & hilarious illustrations reveal the juicy details of Lucy Jessica Hartleys life as a teenager. Girls everywhere will identify with Lucys bra-size embarrassment star-struck swoonings teacher troubles & best friend dilemmas. ...

The hugely popular Sleepover Club series is back with a brand new story & a gorgeous new look. Meet Frankie Kenny Fliss Rosie & Lyndz
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