Evil lurks on the streets of Victorian London in this gripping crime novel. As Inspector Ben Ross of Scotland Yard walks homeward one Saturday night in late October 1867 the fog that swirls around him is like a living beast. By the time it has lifted next morning a woman lies murdered in Green Park. Allegra Benedict was the beautiful Italian wife of an art dealer in Piccadilly. But what had she been doing in London that afternoon & why had she been selling her brooch in the Burlington Arcade just hours before her death? As Ben begins his investigation his wife Lizzie
- with the help of their maid Bessie
- looks into Allegra's private life & uncovers more than one reason why someone might want her dead...

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A guide to improving the riders position & effectiveness through a program of exercises & stretches specifically designed for riders. This guide

Includes:: exercises for everyday riding common riding problems & exercises to avoid. There are chapters on flexibility & suppleness strength training aerobic conditioning & healthy eating & body type.

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A revolution is sweeping through the homes offices & salons of black American women. Relaxers are out. Weaves are so yesterday. Tired of the expense & damage of chemical treatments & artificial enhancers women of color are going natural thanks to Nikki Walton of Curly Nikki.com the natural hair blogger & expert on online hair therapy. In Better Than Good Hair" this gifted curl whisperer educates women on how to transition from relaxed to completely natural hair with advice & styles for every length from fierce braid-n-curls to fancy faux buns. She also counsels those considering the big chop-cutting it all off at once to sport a bold & beautiful teeny weeny afro a la Viola Davis & Esperanza Spalding. Here too is essential guidance for parents of mixed-race children dealing with new & unfamiliar hair textures & styles. Combining her expansive knowledge with tips from other experts in the field " Better Than Good Hair" is full of indispensable information including: Product recommendations; Home haircare recipes; Advice on how to manage natural hair for children; How to Henna gray hair; Illustrations/step-by-step directions for nearly two dozen hairdos from Frohawks to twist-outs; advice for dealing with detractors. Featuring over 100 black-&-white photographs & line-drawings & with a foreword by Kim Wayans " Better Than Good Hair" is a must-have natural hair care bible that will help women of all ages & styles achieve their natural beauty." ...

When you think of Mick Fitzgerald you might think of his masterful ride on Rough Quest to win the 1996 Grand National or his interview with Des Lynam live on BBC afterwards: After that Des even sex is an anti-climax. You might think of his victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup the Champion Chase the Triumph Hurdle or the Hennessy Gold Cup because as one of the most accomplished jump jockeys ever to throw his leg over a saddle Fitzgerald has just about done it all. In Better Than Sex" Fitzgerald tells his story with a candidness that is both rare & refreshing. He provides a unique insight into life as a jockey the struggles the temptations the victories the celebrations. He tells openly of his failed marriage of riding for the Queen & about how the racing game has changed irrevocably during the 19 years since he crossed the Irish Sea." ...

Hunter S. Thompson is to drug-addled stream-of-consciousness psycho-political black humor what Forrest Gump is to idiot savants Philadelphia Inquirer Since his blazing 1972 opus Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail Hunter S. Thompson has reported the election story in his truly inimitable just-short-of-libel style. In Better than Sex Thompson hits the dusty trail again -- without leaving home -- yet manages to deliver a mind-bending view of the 1992 presidential campaign in all of its horror sacrifice lust & dubious glory. Complete with faxes sent to & received by candidate Clintons top aides & 100 per cent pure gonzo screeds on Richard Nixon George Bush & Oliver North here is the most true-blue campaign tell-all ever penned by man or beast. [ Thompson] delivers yet another of his trademark cocktail mixes of unbelievable tales & dark observations.. . Packed with egocentric anecdotes musings & reprints of memos faxes & scrawled handwritten notes Los Angeles Daily News ...

The fabulously addictive new novel from No. 1 bestselling author Sheila OFlanagan. When high-flying journalist Sheridan Gray loses her job her boyfriend & her flat she knows she must pick herself up & make a new start. But how will she adjust to small-town living & local reporting? Meanwhile home-loving Nina Fallons life is shattered when the exploits of her actor husband become national news. Now shes avoiding friends as she runs Ardbawns guesthouse on her own. When Sheridan moves into Ardbawn she realises Nina holds the key to a story that will make her name as a reporter again. But as she gets closer to the truth Sheridan risks jeopardising her relationship with the man she has come to love. Is she better off going it alone? Or is love the greatest prize of all? ...

In his fourth book on betting & horse racing Dr David-Lee Priest sets out to arm punters with a sweeping analysis of profitable approaches. The Betting Edge" covers every aspect of betting successfully in the internet age including strategy psychology money management spread betting the exchanges & practical recommendations to help you win money. David-Lee Priest has a wealth of experience in analysing horse performance data &

Includes:: working as a racing journalist for a regional newspaper & serving as a horse racing trader for a spread-betting firm. His work in sport psychology has resulted in a string of academic papers magazine articles & media interviews including an appearance on the BBCs " Breakfast Show" in 2010."

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Bettys out for a walk in the snow when she finds a jingly jangly hat a scarf & a giant coat that comes down to her knees. They dont belong to the polar bear the whale or the arctic hare so just whose are they? This is a fresh & funny story from the creator of the highly acclaimed Darkness Slipped In"." ...

The best of authentic Indian home cooking now in paperback In this new paperback edition of Betty Crocker Indian Home Cooking ...

An inspiring special edition published in partnership with Pink Together General Millss Pink Together initiative is a supportive online community that links 500 000 cancer survivors & their supporters letting them share photos personal stories & recipes. Now in partnership with Pink Together this new edition of the Living with Cancer Cookbook has been updated & revised to include the inspirational stories of Pink Together community members. Like the first edition this special edition

Includes:: 130 recipes that are specially designed for those undergoing cancer treatments & the loved ones who care for them. * Bonus 32-page section on the Pink Together initiative an online community to support women with breast cancer* Features all-new photographs & uplifting"es anecdotes & practical tips from cancer survivors* Recipes flagged to show which ones can help mitigate the common side effects of cancer treatment*

Includes:: a simple 7-day menu plan that is perfect for anyone currently undergoing treatment based on six small meals & snacks spread throughout the day* Foreword by Nancy G. Brinker the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (r) the global leader of the breast cancer support movement Nutrition is a critical factor in the fight against cancer. The Living with Cancer Pink Together Cookbook combines the nutritious recipes & health information that patients need with personal stories of survival that can inspire them to keep fighting & winning. Please note that the e-book version of this title does not include the Bonus Breast Cancer Awareness section.



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