This collection has been researched from the rich recipe bank of American dessert & cookie makers plus many other international cooks. Their influences are from all around Europe & these cooks are passionate about their creativity. Because they are so wonderful to eat Americans indulge too often as we know. But in moderation we can enjoy ourselves in these little treats with friends or make gifts of them that will be remembered forever. The secret of these pastry cooks isnt in fine cookery. It is in their imagination their style & the sheer luxury of their approach. If its worth doing at all then you do it most generously in America! This is a great little book to have when youre feeling down & want to throw together a little treat to make you happy again. ...

She was wearing red shoes! With silver heels! Elisabeth Devine causes quite a stir on her arrival in the village. No one can understand why the head of a big inner city school would want to come to sleepy little Barton-in-the-Dale to a primary with more problems than school dinners. & that's not even counting the challenges the mysterious Elisabeth herself will face: a bitter former head teacher a grumpy caretaker & a duplicitous chair of governors to name but a few. Then there's the gossip. After all a woman who would wear red shoes to an interview is obviously capable of anything.. . Warm funny & poignant Gervase Phinn's first novel for adults creates a fictional world that's as real as can be. It will delight all his fans & win him many more. ...

She was wearing red shoes! With silver heels! Elisabeth Devine causes quite a stir on her arrival in the village. No one can understand why the head of a big inner city school would want to come to sleepy little Barton-in-the-Dale to a primary with more problems than school dinners. & thats not even counting the challenges the mysterious Elisabeth herself will face: a bitter former head teacher a grumpy caretaker & a duplicitous chair of governors to name but a few. Then theres the gossip. After all a woman who would wear red shoes to an interview is obviously capable of anything.. . Warm funny & poignant Gervase Phinns first novel for adults creates a fictional world thats as real as can be. It will delight all his fans & win him many more. ...

England is a country set to explode but Troy is fighting his own battle against ill-health. While he is on medical leave the Yard brings charges against an acquaintance of his a hedonistic doctor with a penchant for voyeurism & young women two of whom just happen to be sleeping with a senior man at the Foreign Office as well as a KGB agent. But on the eve of the verdict a curious double case of suicide drags Troy back into active duty. Beyond bedroom acrobatics the secret affairs now stretch to double crosses & deals in the halls of power not to mention murder. Its all Troy can do to stay afloat as he discovers just how far the English are prepared to go to silence a scandal. ...

' For a fleeting instant Maria thought she saw a little white horse with a flowing mane & tail head raised poised halted in mid-flight as though it had seen her & was glad.' The beautiful valley of Moonacre is shadowed by the memory of the Moon Princess & the mysterious little white horse. When Maria Merryweather comes there on a visit she finds herself involved with an ancient feud. She is determined to restore peace & happiness to the whole of Moonacre Valley. & Maria usually gets her own way... ...

Juliet Stevenson star of the major film version reads the Carnegie Medal-winning novel. When orphaned young Maria Merryweather arrives at Moonacre Manor she feels as if shes entered paradise. Her new guardian her uncle is kind & funny; the Manor itself feels like home right away; & every person & animal she meets is like an old friend. But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty & comfort. A past tragedy has left a shadow over Moonacre Manor & the town around it but Maria is determined to learn about it change it & give her own life story a happy ending. The Little White Horse"
- now regarded as a modern classic
- was awarded the Carnegie Medal & was televised by the BBC as " Moonacre". Now a major feature film " The Secret of Moonacre" starring Ioan Gruffudd Dakota Blue Richards Tim Curry & Juliet Stevenson. I absolutely adored " The Little White Horse". It had a cracking plot. It was scary & romantic in parts & had a feisty heroine
- JK Rowling."


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In a gorgeous beachfront mansion in Martha's Vineyard Annick & Rebecca have left their young children in the care of their life-long friend Tash. Tash has made millions from her fashion business & treating her friends to a luxury holiday makes all the hard work worthwhile. But by the end of the afternoon one of the children will have vanished.. . As the daughter of an iconic actress & an assassinated president Annick has spent a lifetime running from the truth of her family's wealth. For her Rebecca & Tash have always felt more like family than friends. But can she truly trust them with the secret of her past? Rebecca the dutiful daughter of a financial dynasty has always done the right thing. & when the pressure of pleasing her parents gives way to the pressure of being a model wife & mother she begins to wonder if she'll ever have the chance or the courage to please herself. & Tash who's worked so hard to escape the poverty of her mother's Russian roots now has the world at her feet. But despite her millionaire lifestyle
- the business the houses the holidays
- why is she struggling to keep a grip on her life? Money it would seem isn't the answer to everything. Weaving the stories of three women together across decades this sweeping tale of friendship ambition love affairs & betrayals is the new bestseller from Lesley Lokko.

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Once there was a little white owl who lived by himself in the snow. He didnt have a mummy. He didnt have a daddy. He didnt even have a name. But he didnt really mind too much. It had always been like that. & his head was full of happy stories... Then one day the Little White Owl sets off to explore the world & he gets a very wonderful surprise... ...

Little Wizard English covers essential topics from the National Curriculum & is based around the popular theme of magic. Wizard Whimstaff s blend of fun with curriculum-based activities enchants & educates young learners. * Motivating activities based on the Pre-School National Curriculum * Step-by-step learning introduced by fun characters *
Includes: sliver stickers to reward achievement
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Little Wizard English covers essential topics from the National Curriculum & is based around the popular theme of magic. Wizard Whimstaff s blend of fun with curriculum-based activities enchants & educates young learners. * Motivating activities based on the Pre-School National Curriculum * Step-by-step learning introduced by fun characters *
Includes: sliver stickers to reward achievement
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