In 1999 Lance Armstrong made world headlines with the most stunning comeback in the history of sport after battling against ...

Every Teacher Matters
- Inspiring Well-Being through Mindfulness. Teachers are the most valuable resource in Education. Why is
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Have you ever read a book with everything on it? Here it is
- an amazing collection of never-before-published poems & drawings
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The Wayland family
- Lara & Marcus & their three children
- leave England to spend a long hot summer in Trout Island Upstate

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This book is different! A delightfully illustrated book for school friends or brothers & sisters aged 8-13 of children with autism it explains the characteristics of autism explores what it feels like to be a brother or sister of someone with an autistic spectrum disorder & suggests some approaches to making life more comfortable. This book is different! A new delightfully illustrated book for school friends or brothers & sisters aged 8-13 of children with autism by Fiona Bleach an accomplished artist & art therapist who has worked in a National Autistic Society school. It explains the characteristics of autism investigates what it feels like to be a brother or sister of someone with an autistic spectrum disorder & suggests some approaches to making life more comfortable for everyone. Written with insight & charm this book offers real & accessible support. ...

Grunge also known as the Seattle sound is the sludgy fusion of punk rock & heavy metal that emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the early part of the 1980s. But it was the unexpected seemingly overnight success of Nirvanas single Smells Like Teen Spirit in the fall of 1991 that made grunge a household word & launched an American music movement on par with punk & hip-hop. Twenty years later Mark Yarm captures that era in the words of those at the forefront of the movement (and the musics lesser-known champions). Everybody Loves Our Town" will tell the whole story: the founding of originators like Soundgarden & the Melvins the early successes of Seattles Sub Pop record label the rise of powerhouses Nirvana & Pearl Jam the insane media hype surrounding the grunge explosion the suicide of Kurt Cobain & finally the genres mid-to-late-90s decline." ...

One of the most inspiring women of our age Mary Robinson has spent her life in pursuit of a fairer world. Now for the first time she reveals what lies behind the vision strength & determination that has helped her to achieve so much for human rights around the globe. She describes the upbringing which gave her her strong sense of values & how as her personal convictions grew she came into painful conflict with her parents
- marrying against their wishes & later helping to legalise contraception in a deeply Catholic Irel&. As a barrister she followed her conscience to win landmark cases advancing the causes of women & the marginalised against the prejudices of the day. & when
- to the surprise of many
- she became the first woman President of Ireland in 1990 she reinvigorated the role & helped put Ireland firmly on the international stage. Accepting the position of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 1997 was to prove an enormous challenge & here she does not shrink from describing the huge political difficulties she encountered among the many triumphs during her term. Subsequently based in New York she led Realizing Rights for eight years pioneering how to implement in practice economic & social rights: working in African countries on health decent work corporate responsibility & womens empowerment in peace & security. Now heading her own Climate Justice foundation she has put together a team to work effectively on behalf of the millions of poor around the world most affected by climate change. Told with the same calm conviction & modest pride that has guided her life Everybody Matters will inspire everyone who reads it with the belief that each of us can in our own way help to change the world for the better.


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All living things do different sorts of poo. Some are different colours others have different smells or sizes. Some do it on land some poo in water. Some poo in a toilet or in a potty or in their nappies. This childrens book has a no-nonsense approach to the bodily function to encourage children not to be ashamed about potty training. ...

If you think traditional British food is a no-no for anyone with a heart condition then think again! The book shows you how with just a few simple adjustments you & your family can enjoy your favourite British dishes without compromising flavour. Sometimes nothing beats a no-nonsense roast or a comforting pudding. Everyday British brings you delicious heart healthy versions of over 60 classic dishes. Whether youre yearning for a roast beef with Yorkshire pudding or cottage pie pork chops a crumble or a sponge cake the tasty recipes in this book mean you can eat healthily & enjoy all your favourite foods. ...

Living on your own doesn't mean losing out on interesting & healthy food. Nor does it haveto involve the often unreliable business of quartering recipes! Here is a collection of simple delicious meals
- specially designed for one
- that will ensure you enjoy your everyday eating. You'll find useful tips for shopping & stocking your food cupboard & delicious recipes foreverything from snacks to main courses with fish meat & vegetables. Quick easy andeconomical the recipes are designed to make everyday cooking exciting & to keep your diethealthy & balanced. Some recipes just don't work in small quantities & that could include some of yourfavourites. A unique feature of this book is the inclusion of really tasty recipes
- such ascasseroles roasts & cakes
- that show you how to create four differentmeals from one singlecooking session. So you can try: Braised Tender Lamb then reinvent it as Lamb with Mediterranean Couscous Lamb with Crisp Courgettes & Parsnip-topped Lamb Or treat yourself to: Roast Lemon-infused Chicken then enjoy Chicken Filo Parcels Sweet & Sour Chickenand Chicken with Pancetta Or simply enjoy just-for-one treats such as: Caramelised Onion & Goats' Cheese Puffs Salmon Steak with Summer Vegetable Parcels Spinach & Avocado Salad with Pancetta Honey-drenched Tunisian Almond Cake Author Wendy Hobsonhas spent a career working in & around cooking. She has written several books
- including Classic 1000 Cake & Bake Recipes Classic 1000 Recipesand The Kitchen Companion
- & edited manymore. She loves being able to cook in small quantities to please herself as well as in larger amounts to share with family & friends





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