The Battle of Towton in North Yorkshire fought during the Wars of the Roses was reputedly the bloodiest battle ever seen on English soil. In 1996 a mass grave of soldiers was discovered there by chance. This was the catalyst for a multi-disciplinary research project still unique in Britain ten years after the initial discovery which included a study of the skeletal remains the battlefield landscape the historical evidence & contemporary arms & armour. The discoveries were dramatic & moving; the individuals had clearly suffered traumatic deaths & subsequent research highlighted the often multiple wounds each individual had received before & in some cases after they had died. As well as the exciting forensic work the project also revealed much about medieval weaponry & fighting. Blood Red Roses" contains all the information about this fascinating discovery as well as discussing its wider historical heritage & archaeological implications. The second edition features new chapters by a re-enactor & a history teacher which apply the research from the initial study to produce a veritable living history." ...

Born into a life of secrets & service Chrysabelles body bears the telltale marks of a comarre
- a special race of humans bred to
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When Daily Telegraph" correspondent Tim Butcher was sent to cover Africa in 2000 he quickly became obsessed with the idea of recreating H. M. Stanley's famous expedition
- but travelling alone. Despite warnings that his plan was 'suicidal' Butcher set out for the Congo's eastern border with just a rucksack & a few thousand dollars hidden in his boots. Making his way in an assortment of vessels including a motorbike & a dugout canoe helped along by a cast of characters from UN aid workers to a campaigning pygmy he followed in the footsteps of the great Victorian adventurers. Butcher's journey was a remarkable feat but the story of the Congo told expertly & vividly in this book is more remarkable still."
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The UK is gripped by the threat of gang violence
- the media is building on that hysteria convincing us that knife crime is rife
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How the Wars of the Roses were won & lost by the political & dynastic skills of the royal women: this is the true story behind Philippa Gregorys dramatic novels about fiery Queens & the perils of power. After archaeologists unearthed the remains of Richard III in a Leicester carpark his pivotal era is once again ripe for valuation. The events of the Wars of the Roses are usually described in terms of the men involved: Richard Duke of York Henry VI Edward IV & Henry VII. But the reality as Sarah Gristwood shows was very different. These years were also packed with womens drama &
- in the tales of conflicted marriages & monstrous births
- simmering with female politics. In this completely original retelling acclaimed author Sarah Gristwood sheds light on a neglected dimension of English history: the impact of Tudor women on the cataclysmic civil war. She examines Cecily Neville the wife of Richard Duke of York who was deprived of being queen when her husband died at the Battle of Wakefield; Elizabeth Woodville a widow with several children who married Edward IV in secret & was crowned queen consort; Margaret Beaufort mother of Henry VII whose ambitions centred on her son & whose persuasions are likely to have lead her husband Lord Stanley previously allied with the Yorkists to play his part in Henrys victory. Until now the lives of these women have remained little known to the general public. Sarah Gristwood tells their stories in detail for the first time. Captivating & original this is historical writing of the most important kind.

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Before Stieg Larsson there was Asa Larsson.. .the follow up to The Savage Altar" " The Blood Spilt" is a truly absorbing atmospheric & fast-paced thriller featuring lawyer Rebecka Martinsson a fantastic character in the mould of " The Silence of the Lambs" Clarice Starling. It is midsummer in Sweden
- when the light lingers through dawn & the long winter comes to an end. Now in this magical time a brutal killer has chosen to strike & the murder of a female priest sends shockwaves through the community. It has been almost two years since attorney Rebecka Martinsson returned to her birthplace Kiruna in order to stop an eerily similar murder spree. Now she is back in Kiruna where a determined policewoman works on the case & the people who loved or loathed the victim mourn or revel in her demise. As Rebecka is drawn into a mystery that soon will claim another victim the dead womans world consumes her: a world of hurt & healing sin & sexuality & above all of lethal sacrifice. " Nail-biting...A suspense-filled mystery by yet another talented Swedish writer. (" Sunday Telegraph" on " The Savage Altar"). "A labyrinthine conspiracy superlative storytelling". (" Independent" on " The Savage Altar"). Asa Larsson was born in 1966 & lives in Sweden. Her first novel " The Savage Altar" was a Top 10 bestseller in Sweden winning the Best First Crime Novel award & is available from Penguin now."
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Tweed & his dynamic team face one of their biggest challenges yet. Not even the most sophisticated security systems nor the most experienced counter-terrorist czars can stand up to a force that threatens the whole of Europe. Tweed rarely experiences fear or doubt but is almost overwhelmed when he has to make a seemingly impossible decision about one of his own team. Loyalties are tested to the limit in this topical fast-paced highly tense new thriller from Colin Forbes. ...

Chef Michael Moore was busy running his restaurant appearing on television climbing the ranks of top chefs in the world & travelling the globe. He was already living with diabetes. For a top chef surrounded by great food he faced the ultimate challenge of healthy eating & living. One day out of the blue he suffered a major stroke while out to dinner with his family an event that changed his outlook on life & food forever. Being a diabetic doesnt mean you are stuck in a gastronomic wilderness. You can have great food thats unexpected & exciting. Its all about keeping your blood sugar under control & balancing the ingredients to help you maintain good health says Michael. Packed with inspiration Blood Sugar"

Includes:: nutritional tips food balance & ideas for a healthy life & stunning recipes for home-cooking entertaining & family life. It breaks the mould in diabetic cooking! Its for anyone who is inspired by great food."

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Blood Sugar: The Family is packed full of everyday inspiring recipes for anyone facing the challenges of diabetes & healthy living. All the family favourites are here with a twist on health. Eight years after he was diagnosed as a diabetic Michael suffered a stroke. A committed family man & still an ambitious chef a world leading cook TV personality & food commentator Michael has embarked on a campaign to help diabetics eat fabulous food. What about breakfast with a high protein iced espresso coffee ripple with tofu? Or a strawberry mojito basil lime & ginger as a pick me up. Kids love the chickpea & corn fritters with bacon & avocado as a great start to the day. Snacks include chicken nuggets with crusted buckwheat to make a low GI snack. Salads abound with flavour combinations that have every taste bud jumping. Try roasted cauliflower & haloumi salad with sumac rare tuna & kale salad with soy beans & red quinoa or the classic lemon chicken & power food salad. Diabetics don't have to stop eating exciting food & Michael ensures that the desserts are not left out. Of course he has a not-so-naughty chocolate cake that is low fat low GI high protein & low sugar
- enough said! A low fat low sugar cinnamon apple upside-down pudding is a winter warmer. Finishing with great sauces pickles & preserves Blood Sugar: The Family has everything you need to make your kitchen sing with health. The book

Includes:: a major section on The Family Kitchen & The Family Pantry with tips & ideas for substitutes to ensure you make a healthy choice of food each time.


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By 2025 there will be more than 4 million people in Britain with diabetes. Every day 400 new cases are diagnosed. In The Blood Sugar Solution Dr Mark Hyman reveals that the secret solution to losing weight & preventing diabetes
- as well as heart disease stroke dementia & cancer
- is balanced insulin levels. The Blood Sugar Solution Dr. Hyman gives us the tools to achieve this with his revolutionary six-week healthy-living programme & the seven keys to achieving wellness
- nutrition hormones inflammation digestion detoxification energy metabolism & a calm mind. With advice on diet exercise supplements & medication & options to personalise the plan for optimal results The Blood Sugar Solution teaches readers how to maintain lifelong health. Groundbreaking & timely The Blood Sugar Solution is the quickest way to lose weight prevent disease & feel better than ever.


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