Menachem Begin father of Israel's right wing & sixth prime minister of the nation was known for his unflinchingly hawkish ideology. & yet in 1979 he signed a groundbreaking peace treaty with Egypt for which he & Egyptian president Anwar Sadat received the Nobel Prize for Peace. Such a contradiction was typical in Begin's life: no other Israeli played as many different sometimes conflicting roles as Begin & no other figure inspired such sharply opposing responses. Begin was belittled & beloved revered & despised & his career was punctuated by exhilarating highs on the one hand despair & ostracism on the other. This riveting biography is the first to provide a satisfactory answer to the question Who was Begin? Based on wide-ranging research among archival documents & on testimonials & interviews with Begin's closest advisers the book presents a detailed new portrait of the founding leader. Among the many topics the book holds up to new light are Begin's antagonistic relationship with David Ben-Gurion his controversial role in the 1982 Lebanon War his unique leadership style the changes in his ideology over the years & the mystery behind the total silence he maintained at the end of his career. Through Begin's remarkable life the book also recounts the history of the right-wing segment of Israeli society a story essential to understanding the Israel of today. ...

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In Mend It Better" popular craft blogger Kristin M. Roach whose website Craft Leftovers has a regular readership of over 30 000 introduces a fresh spin on mending by adapting traditional techniques for todays crafty sewers. With detailed photography showing each step she teaches a wide range of patching darning & repair stitches using both hand & machine sewing. For all those sewers who never had a grandmother teach them how to sew on a button repair a hem or take in a seam this is a volume of classic craft wisdom taken to the next level. The how-to text is accompanied by dozens of inspiring examples from Kristins own work & that of other notable craft bloggers & artisans. Eco-conscious creatives will love the innovative solutions that use appliques patches brightly coloured accents & intricate lace details. With " Mend It Better" every garment & fabric repair is a chance for crafters to display their self-expression along with their green sensibility." ...

A delicious series for young readers ready to move on from picture books. There's 'magical' baking fun to be had in Grandma's kitchen where any problem can be solved. Lily & Archie fall out when Archie rips Lily's new painting. Is there anything in the 'magical' jar that can make things better between them?

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An extraordinary prodigy of Mozartean abilities Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy was a distinguished composer & conductor a legendary pianist & organist & an accomplished painter & classicist. Lionized in his lifetime he is best remembered today for several staples of the concert hall & for such popular music as The Wedding March" & " Hark the Herald Angels Sing." Now in the first major Mendelssohn biography to appear in decades R. Larry Todd offers a remarkably fresh account of this musical giant based upon painstaking research in autograph manuscripts correspondence diaries & paintings. Rejecting the view of the composer as a craftsman of felicitous but sentimental saccharine works (termed by one critic "moonlight with sugar water") Todd reexamines the composers entire oeuvre including many unpublished & little known works. Here are engaging analyses of Mendelssohns distinctive masterpieces--the zestful Octet puckish Midsummer Nights Dream haunting Hebrides Overtures & elegiac Violin Concerto in E minor. Todd describes how the composer excelled in understatement & nuance in subtle coloristic orchestrations that lent his scores an undeniable freshness & vividness. He also explores Mendelssohns changing awareness of his religious heritage Wagners virulent anti-Semitic attack on Mendelssohns music the composers complex relationship with his sister Fanny Hensel herself a child prodigy & prolific composer his avocation as a painter & draughtsman & his remarkable polylingual correspondence with the cultural elite of his time. Mendelssohn: A Life offers a masterful blend of biography & musical analysis. Readers will discover many new facets of the familiar but misunderstood composer & gain new perspectives on one of the most formidable musical geniuses of all time." ...

The menopause is a natural event in every womans life yet its often a source of stress & anxiety because we dont know what to expect. 70 per cent of women experience daily symptoms including hot flushes anxiety & depression. These can be very distressing & affect your quality of life. Packed with practical advice & the latest information this guide explains all the treatments available to help alleviate problems. HRT is also covered with the risks & benefits fully explored as well as what the latest research says. There are also chapters on complementary therapies diet exercise sex & other lifestyle changes to help you manage your symptoms holistically & protect your long-term health. Whatever stage of the menopause you are at this book provides practical helpful & inspiring information to help you live healthily & positively. ...

Originally published in 2007 as Is It Hot in Here? Or Is It Me?" with 110 000 copies in print " The Menopause Book" is the all-in-one bible for women approaching or experiencing menopause. Completely revised & updated with a compelling authoritative new look the latest medical findings & advice & a straightforward new title " The Menopause Book" incorporates the most cutting-edge research on hormones & hormone therapy; hot flashes; heart disease & stroke; breast cancer in older women; & the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer. It also discusses new findings on why its hard for menopausal women to lose weight; osteoporosis & oestrogen; the interplay between migraines & hormones; panic attacks; & more. Of all the books on the market this is the soundest-based on science the material is vetted by top authorities in the field the facts are up to date the writing engaging the tone upbeat. Its the essential guide for every woman who wants to take charge of her health." ...

Every woman experiences the menopause in different ways so you need to know what to expect in order to help yourself. This book explains the various stages of the menopause including the perimenopause & helps you understand how it can affect your body & your emotions. It evaluates all the options available-including HRT & explains what treatment & lifestyle changes will help you stay healthy & happy. With in-depth coverage of HRT covering new developments & weighing up the risks & benefits advice on adopting an holistic approach to managing the symptoms & side effects including conventional medicine & alternatives diet & lifestyle changes Menopause For Dummies will help you make the right decisions & stay in control. ...

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This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide including our new range of UK specific titles from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls. Bursting with insightful & easily accessible information these guides are full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. The compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. It spans a wide range of destinations including those served by budget airlines. It offers the most comprehensive list of UK city titles currently available. It has practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. It has imaginative suggestions that reveal each destinations hidden gems. It is organised by recognisable areas making orientation easy. ...