Dotty Lucy & Annabelle all turn up for work at Coventry's department store Owen Owens at the time war is declared. Dotty has never known a life outside of the orphanage where she grew up. Lucy is the sole carer of her little sister; she's head of the home now that her brother has gone to war. So she seeks out a job at Owen Owens. Annabelle has led a life of privilege but everyone's having to pinch the pennies at the moment. The well-off are no exception much to Annabelle's annoyance. The three young women are brought together on their first day at Owen Owens. As the trials & devastating effects of war come to bear on the three women their bond deepens. With disaster at every turn they're going to need each other... Praise for Rosie Goodwin: Goodwin is a master of her craft: she excels in writing about the complexity of relationships the hardships of life the ties of family & the joys of love & friendship". (Lancashire Evening Post). " Rosie is a talented storyteller". (Dee Williams)." ...

Ten years ago Dan Pearson found an extremely rare large neglected city plot & set out to design & create a garden space all of his own. Arranged by seasons Dan shares the challenges of gardening his city plot in a romantic & beautifully written series of diary-like essays documenting the horticultural tasks required & sharing his successes & failures on the way. Written & photographed in real time this book documents an urban garden & gardener at work bringing the experience of gardening to life & offering a unique insight into the work & thoughts of the one of the worlds most respected garden designers. ...

Cake decorating is a fabulous mixture of cookery & art a blend of relaxation & excitement with a sprinkling of inspiration precise care & reckless use of the imagination all thrown in for good measure. The Home Guide to Cake Decorating will lead a newcomer through the simplest basics of this wonderful colourful pastime but also contains great ideas & fantastic creations to inspire experienced sugar-crafters. If you have never baked before but want to make a teddy-bears picnic for your toddlers birthday or if you are planning a three-tiered traditional cake with sugar roses for a family wedding or if you would just like to bake a luscious chocolate gateau for tea with friends this is the book to show you how to do it. The Home Guide to Cake Decorating features both easy-to-follow instructions for beginners from baking the cake to simple piping & inspirational ideas for experienced sugar-crafters seeking new challenges. It also

Includes:: a brief history of cake decorating & a full glossary of the terms used. Basic icing & cake recipes enable the reader to use their favourite cake for any of the decorative ideas. In-depth instructions with beautiful photography will guide the beginner from the simplest of sugarpaste decorations through to covering cakes with royal icing & constructing tiered cakes with a professional finish. ""

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Theres nothing like home renovation for finding skeletons in the closet. Now heres the perfect treat for any homeowner whos ever wondered Whats that creaking sound? Editors Charlaine Harris & Toni L. P. Kelner return with an all-new collection this time on the paranormal perils of Do-It-Yourself. As well as a br&-new Sookie Stackhouse story there are 13 more cautionary tales of home renovation by bestselling authors Patricia Briggs Heather Graham & Melissa Marr amongst others. This is an outstanding line-up of frightening & funny fixer-upper tales guaranteed to shake the foundations. ...

Rocketing energy prices look set to be a fact of life for the foreseeable future. Fortunately there's a solution. By fully insulating your home you can make big savings
- whilst benefiting from more warmth & comfort. Fixing the leaks that waste valuable heat will transform the energy performance of your home saving money & boosting its saleability & EPC rating. But there's a right way & a wrong way to insulate. The Haynes Home Insulation Manual explains the correct way to upgrade every part of your property. Packed with detailed step-by-step photo features it covers everything from simple measures that anyone can tackle through to major refurbishment works. Each project comes with a useful 'hammer rating' showing the required skill levels
- plus a guide to how quickly costs will be paid back from savings in bills. The Home Insulation Manual shows how to upgrade all types of walls roofs floors windows & doors. So now there's nothing to stop you slashing your energy bills!

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Inspired by her childhood in Ireland & her frequent sojourns in France Yvette van Boven has created a collection of recipes that will truly inspire you to step into the kitchen. Using seasonal ingredients such as freshly picked apples & berries as well as delicate summer lettuces & fresh herbs Yvette presents recipes for Breakfast Brunch & Lunch Snacks Beverages Appetizers & Dessert. The book

Includes:: savoury baked goods perfect for a weekend morning with friends light salads to enjoy on a warm summer evening & hearty dinners that celebrate great flavour.

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Activities include short questions test the quick recall of number facts; puzzles & word problems reinforce important mathematical vocabulary; & longer activities practise key skills & concepts. Plus support to help teachers to target those areas requiring more practice. ...

Activities include short questions test the quick recall of number facts; puzzles & word problems reinforce important mathematical vocabulary; & longer activities practise key skills & concepts. Plus support to help teachers to target those areas requiring more practice. ...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is the best-known animal sanctuary in the world. Since it first opened its doors in 1860 millions of abandoned & abused pets have benefited from its refuge. Around the world Battersea is a byword for compassion & hope. It hasnt always been this way. Victorian London had little time for canine strays & homeless dogs were routinely destroyed. During its early years the Home was threatened by financial crises eviction & legal action by neighbours upset by the constant barking. Yet the Home not only survived it thrived. Here is the story of this remarkable institution. At its heart are the characters that made Battersea what it is today from Mary Tealby the extraordinary founder of the Home to Airedale Jack the dog who became a hero in the trenches of the Great War. Through both triumphs & tragedies it is a book that will warm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere. ...

At some point a homeowner will be confronted by their plumbing: a dripping tap a flood of biblical proportions a freezing cold house a new dream bathroom or the latest gas bill. This Haynes Manual" covers it all & is bang up-to-date dealing with real taps that often don't have washers (but still drip) right through to the latest green technologies & gadgets that could save a fortune. Everything is explained in a clear & light-hearted fashion that will leave the reader confident that they can tackle their own plumbing & not have to cross the living room by canoe afterwards." ...