Dr Frank Simmons works in the University of Edinburgh's medical school. One of his Ph D students brilliant loner Gavin announces his intention to find a cure for cancer & actually makes a major breakthrough. Oddly no one seems to be interested & a picture emerges of a cancer research industry caught in a desperate paradox: it can only justify its existence by not curing cancer. Disinterest soon turns to open warfare as pressure is put on Simmons & Gavin's work is sabotaged. A truly compelling story with superb dialogue & thought-provoking ideas. ...

One cold autumn night a woman is found hanging from a beam at her holiday cottage. At first sight it appears like a straightforward case of suicide; Maria had never recovered from the death of her mother two years previously & she had a history of depression. But then the friend who found her body approaches Detective Erlendur with a tape of a seance that Maria attended before her death & his curiosity is aroused... Driven by a need to find answers Erlendur begins an unofficial investigation into Marias death. But he is also haunted by another unsolved mystery
- the disappearance of two young people thirty years ago
- & by his own quest to find the body of his brother who died in a blizzard when he was a boy. Hypothermia is Indridasons most compelling novel yet.

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What is a hysterectomy or a repair for prolapse or an operation for stress incontinence? Will I put on weight or suffer from depression? Will I still have periods or need contraception? How soon afterwards can I do housework return to work or drive a car? Will my sex life be affected? What about lifting
- how soon & how heavy? When can I go swimming or do some gardening or start exercising again? The authors explain the meaning & effect of the operations & describe how to prepare in advance for them. They then give much useful advice on what to do afterwards to enable you to gain a full & trouble-free return to normal life. Diagrams & photographs are included wherever these are likely to be helpful.
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While thousands of hysterectomies are performed each year 90 percent of them are unwarranted. This vital health guide offers women the information they need to empower themselves in making critical health decisions. For example surgery can often do more harm than good & may pose needless risks except in situations involving a life-threatening illness such as cancer. However surgeons often rely on hysterectomies as a panacea for everything from pre-menstrual syndrome to uterine fibroids. An important step in bridging the communication gap between patient & physician are the specific questions in this book for women to ask their doctors. Included is information about various gynaecological conditions with suggestions for alternative treatments such as endometriosis uterine prolapse ovarian cysts & precancerous conditions. ...

The nineteenth century seems to have been full of hysterical women
- or so they were diagnosed. Where are they now? The very disease
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The phenomenally successful Rick Riordan is back with the next thrilling installment of the Heroes of Olympus series". Can " Percy Jackson" & the " Half-blood" Heroes succeed on their quest to find " The Doors of Death" or will the Greek Gods of chaos win their battle to stop them? Percy & his fellow demi-gods face the most important quest of all
- the Prophecy of Seven."
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The House Plant Expert is the best-selling book on house plants with complete coverage of all major types of house plant with advice on how to keep your plants healthy how to display your plants dealing with pests & problems
- even how to get more house plants for free. If you keep house plants (and who doesn't) you'll need this book!
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This is the second title in this number one bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson" creator Rick Riordan. This crazy messed up world of gods & monsters is " Percy Jackson's" reality which pretty much sucks for him. Percy Jackson son of Poseidon God of the Sea has woken from a very deep sleep & come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die. But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one name he remembers from his past. Annabeth. Only one thing is certain
- Percy's questing days aren't over. He & fellow demigods Frank & Hazel must face the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. If they fail it's not just their camp at risk. Percy's old life the gods & the entire world might be destroyed..."
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This is a new addition to the Thomas Story Time" range
- meet Hiro! Thomas notices that Hiro is feeling sad & he's determined to
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Tips & advice on how to plan write & deliver your wedding speech. From thanking the right people to getting a laugh in this invaluable guide will help you prepare & present a brilliant speech whatever your role in the marriage ceremony. * Researching & gathering material * Structuring your speech *"es jokes & anecdotes * Giving a winning performance ...