Retirement is a time of opportunity. Without the routine demands of working life new ambitions can be realized & experiences enjoyed. Yet with so much to consider people are often unsure how best to plan for their future. Furthermore with rising retirement ages the closure of many final salary pension schemes poor annuity rates & uncertainty regarding universal benefits the scope for concern & confusion is even greater. The Good Retirement Guide is essential reading for all those looking forward to making the most of their retirement & offers clear & concise suggestions & advice on a broad range of retirement-related subjects including finance (investments pensions annuities benefits & tax) housing health holidays starting a business & looking after elderly parents. ...

Now in its sixth edition The Good Retreat Guide" is the definitive work on where to find a retreat that suits you. This authoritative guide is used by people everywhere who need to find a place where the world will not intrude
- a place aside to nurture the spirit heal the body & bring peace. Whatever your beliefs it offers the greatest choices of retreats from monasteries to holistic holidays & explains: the purpose of a retreat what you do on one & how to make the most of it the many diverse kinds of retreat from yoga & meditation to Interfaith or Holistic & the benefit of spiritual exercises for self-development & better health. With a selection of retreats in England Wales Scotland Ireland France Spain Italy other European countries Asia & Africa
- " The Good Retreat Guide" is all you need to find a refreshing break & a renewal of mind body & spirit away from the demands of a hectic world."

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My Very First Bible published to high acclaim in 2003 & its popular stories & bright illustrations have since gone onto provide the basis for a number of additional series including board books big books sticker & activity books. 12 key Bible stories have now been made available as great value little paperbacks offering a smart way of collecting multiple books for use in groups & classes for award-giving or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. The series
Includes:: In the Beginning; Noah & the Ark; Moses & his Sister; Brave David; Jonah & the Whale; Daniel & the Lions; Baby Jesus; Jesus & the Storm; The Good Samaritan; The Lost Sheep; Our Father; & The Easter Story.
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At fifteen Terry Flynn had the face of an angel & the body of a perfect athlete... Set in a small boarding school on the eve of Americas entry into World War Two A Good School" tells the story of William Grove the nervous teenager trying to fit in; the betrayed alcoholic Jack Draper; & Edith Stone the teachers daughter who falls in love with the most popular boy in school. Instantly acclaimed on its first publication peopled with some of Richard Yates most memorable characters this tender spare masterpiece is a haunting meditation on the twilight of youth & an unforgettable description of the impact of war on the lives of an innocent generation." ...

The Good Schools Guide" is recognised as one of the key publications for parents choosing independent schools for their children. Selling to thousands of parents each year " The Good Schools Guide" is the only publication that gives a completely independent & unbiased overview of the countrys top state & private schools. The new edition features invaluable advice on over 1 000 schools to give parents all the information they need to make an informed decision including information on the schools background & atmosphere strengths & weaknesses as well as guidance as to how to secure a place making it a must have for every parent. This title sells to thousands of parents every year making " The Good Schools Guide" a must-stock title. It is supported by an extensive PR & marketing campaign. It features over 1 000 of the UKs top schools both independent & maintained providing a valuable source of information & advice. In-depth unbiased reviews are based on what parents & others say about schools to help parents make an informed choice." ...

Do you toss & turn at night counting down the hours you have left to sleep? Do you need an alarm to wake up on time & then continually snooze it in the morning? Do you use caffeine to help you stay alert? Do you feel tired most of the time? If your answer to two or more of these questions is yes then you are not getting enough sleep. Almost a quarter of the UK population frequently experience sleeping difficulties. If you have trouble sleeping & often wake up feeling exhausted The Good Sleep Guide" is the answer. Written by sought-after physiotherapist Sammy Margo this essential handbook will help you: understand the importance of the right environment; look younger & feel more energised; discover the best over-the-counter sleep remedies; combat jet lag; & say goodbye to sleep disorders such as insomnia & sleep apnoea. With advice on the best mattress to buy which sleep position is optimal & the importance of routine as well as explaining why you sleep badly & what you can do about it " The Good Sleep Guide" is a practical accessible & lively book to help you sleep better for good." ...

With 69 per cent of children under the age of 10 affected by sleep problems that can lead to mood swings behavioural disorders & irritability good sleep plays a major part in their wellbeing. In The Good Sleep Guide for Kids" Sammy Margo addresses problems such as night waking sleep terrors & sleep walking & offers sound advice on ensuring the best quality sleep for your child. With expert guidance on bedroom environment bedclothes bedtime routines & foods that help & hinder sleep for children Sammy also looks at issues such as: sibling relationships; comfort toys; napping; & co-sleeping with parents. " The Good Sleep Guide for Kids" offers a simple positive approach to solving sleep problems & creating the best environment & routine for restful satisfying sleep every night." ...

Fully updated for this 6th annual edition the Good Small Business Guide 2012 is packed with essential advice for small business owners or budding entrepreneurs. Offering help on all aspects of starting running & growing a small business including: planning setting up or acquiring a business getting to grips with figures marketing selling online & managing yourself & others. Containing over 140 easy-to-read articles br&-new Viewpoints from people whove been there & done it (and lived to tell the tale) & an extensive information directory this fully updated guide offers help on all aspects of starting & growing a small business. ...

Fully updated for this 7th annual edition the Good Small Business Guide 2013 is packed with essential advice for small business owners or budding entrepreneurs. Offering help on all aspects of starting running & growing a small business including: planning setting up or acquiring a business getting to grips with figures marketing selling online & managing yourself & others. Containing over 140 easy-to-read articles & an extensive information directory this fully updated guide offers help on all aspects of starting & growing a small business. Features a foreword from the National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses. ...

Ford Madox Fords extraordinary novel of passion & betrayal The Good Soldier" is edited with an introduction by David Bradshaw in " Penguin Classics". The Dowells a wealthy American couple have been close friends with the Ashburnhams for years. Edward Ashburnham a first-rate soldier seems to be the perfect English gentleman & Leonora his perfect wife but beneath the surface their marriage seethes with unhappiness & deception. Our only window on the strange tangle of events surrounding Edward is provided by John Dowell the husband he deceives. Gradually Dowell unfolds a devastating story in which everyones honesty is in doubt. " The Good Soldier" is a masterpiece of narrative skill & emotional depth. David Bradshaws introduction discusses John Dowell as the classic unreliable narrator & as English literatures most fascinating enigma & shows how Ford Madox Fords unconventional narrative structure makes " The Good Soldier" a modernist masterwork. Ford Madox Ford (1873-1939) born in Surrey & educated in England Germany & France changed his original surname Hueffer in 1919 after having served with the British army in World War I. As well as founding both the " English Review" & the " Transatlantic Review" home to such writers as James Joyce Ezra Pound & Gertrude Stein Ford was the author of more than sixty works including novels poems criticism travel writing & reminiscences. " The Good Soldier" (1915) is considered his masterpiece. If you enjoyed " The Good Soldier" you might like Fords " Parades End" also available in " Penguin Classics" & now the subject of a major new BBC/HBO television miniseries. "A masterpiece". (Julian Barnes Booker Prize-winning author of " The Sense of an Ending"). "I dont know how many times in nearly forty years I have come back to this novel". (Graham Greene)." ...