Phoebe Giamatti lives with her boisterous Italian family in the heart of London's East End. Phoebe's father was killed in gang warfare & she & her family share a deep hatred for the Paxman brothers
- whose lawless ways strike terror into the whole community. Despite her English mother's feckless ways Phoebe is fiercely protective of Annie. Then just as the family are about to go to Italy for the winter Phoebe discovers Annie is in trouble
- & the Paxmans are involved. Phoebe is determined not to betray her mother's trust & giving up her own chance of happiness she stays behind to care for her. But when Phoebe & Annie are forced to leave London & Annie falls dangerously ill Phoebe has little choice but to turn to the man she holds responsible for all her family's troubles...

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Yvonne Collinson Heath will never forget the telephone call that changed her life for ever. On 23 March 2002 her eldest son James
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Since the untimely death of her husband young mother Effie Grey has been forced to live on a narrowboat owned by her tyrannical father-in-law Jacob. In spite of her own despair she is determined to protect her brother Tom & her baby son Georgie from Jacob's bullying ways
- for she is all they have in the world. But when Jacob hires villainous Salter & his vile wife Sal to run the barge Effie's life becomes even more unbearable & Tom is sent packing without a penny to his name. Forced to live on deck with little to shelter her & Georgie from the elements tormented by the Salters Effie is driven to desperation. & stealing Jacob's hidden cache of money she escapes with her son. As she begins her frantic search for Tom Effie vows that whatever happens she will make a home for little Georgie & keep him safe from harm.
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Finding a soul-mate for a mother who deserves to be loved! Meg's teenage daughter Lindsey had the nerve to place a personal ad on her behalf
- ' Wanted: Perfect Partner. I'm dating-shy divorced & seeking a man with marriage in mind.' Worse Steve Conlan who answered the ad was perfect according to Lindsey. Did a teenage matchmaker get it right? Robin Masterton's young son Jeff thinks he needs a dog more than anything in the world. & there just happens to be one next door! But the friendly black Lab belongs to Cole Camden the unfriendliest man in the neighbourhood. Still Jeff persists
- & ropes his mum in as the persuader. Perhaps there's a chance he'll have a dog & a dad in time for Father's Day... Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.

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One of a selection of classic fine art cards featuring well loved paintings decorative patterns & unique illustrations from the archives of museums & galleries throughout the UK & beyond. This card features Pansies in a Glass by Sheila Fairman. There is a message on the front which reads ‘ On Mothering Sunday’ whilst the message inside reads ‘with love’.

The card measures Approx. 15 x 15 cm.

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A classically styled card featuring artwork by Yoko Shima of 4 pink rosebuds & foliage against a pale pink background. There is a message on the front which reads ‘ On Mothers Day’ whilst the message inside reads ‘with love’.

The card measures Approx. 15 x 15 cm.

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Is your son driving you crazy? Are you constantly accused of nagging? Ever wondered why boys make so much mess? This new book by bestselling author & clinical psychologist Nigel Latta is the essential guide for stressed-out mums with sons. With refreshingly down-to-earth advice & new parenting ideas this book shows how to bring up boys of all ages from tantrum-prone toddlers to troublesome teens. Tackling common concerns such as behaviour communication & learning you'll learn simple methods for raising happy healthy & confident sons. ...

West Virginia 1966. For thirteen months the town of Point Pleasant is gripped by a real-life nightmare culminating in a tragedy that makes headlines around the world. Strange occurrences & sightings including a bizarre winged apparition that becomes known as the Mothman trouble this ordinary American community. Mysterious lights are seen moving across the sky. Domestic animals are found slaughtered & mutilated. & journalist John Keel arriving to investigate the freakish events soon finds himself an integral part of an eerie & unfathomable mystery. ...

Almost all motion graphics artists today use After Effects Photoshop or Illustrator to some degree in their projects. But how do they decide which tool is best for the job & how can they utilize the various components in the Creative Suite together for the most efficient & effective workflow? This book cuts to the chase & shows readers an in-depth view of the various components in the Creative Suite as best utilized in professional motion graphics projects. With 4-color artwork from real-life productions sprinkled throughout this inspiring & practical guide will show intermediate to advanced readers what they need to know to incorporate CS5 in their own work. In the first half of the book readers learn about design essentials as related to motion graphics including typography logo animation repairing & retiming footage stylizing footage background design 3D objects & cameras audio design & vector design. The second half of the book focuses on real-world design explorations including chapters on broadcast package design title sequences DVD menu design motion control 3D character animation techniques & panoramic images. The accompanying DVD brings it all together by providing source footage & project files allowing readers to experiment on their own. Note from the publisher: FREE Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 updates are available for this title. Simply register your product at www.peachpit.com/register & you will receive the updates when they become available. ...

In 1872 an Englishman photographed a running horse in California & succeeded for the first time in capturing an image of high-speed motion
- the crucial breakthrough that eventually made movies possible. From Muybridges invention came Hollywood & from his patrons sponsorship of technological research came Silicon Valley
- two industries that have most powerfully shaped the modern world. The story of Muybridges own life while he was making his motion studies is equally riveting. He became an internationally renowned inventor & photographer whose pictures have now become classics
- & in a blaze of publicity stood trial for the murder of his wifes lover. Gripping & erudite this is a fascinating biography of a true pioneer & the larger story of how time & space were revolutionized in the 19th century.


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