From 1997 to 2011 Mary Mc Aleese has served as President of Ireland & become one of the most popular Presidents Ireland has ever has known. Representing Ireland on the world stage through the highs of the Celtic Tiger & the lows of recent years she has sounded a voice that is trusted & respected & has become one of the finest examples of what Ireland could & should be. Her tenure focusing on the building of bridges creating an inclusive society celebrating all the people of Ireland is mapped out here in a book that will become a touchstone for all those who have lived through these times. ...

The bestselling author of PRESIDENT KENNEDY presents a stunning account of the brilliant & isolated man who destroyed his own ...

The Presidents daughter has been kidnapped by Jewish terrorists. With the world watching Sean Dillon is called in to find her before the Commander-in-Chief is forced to make a decision which could rip the world apart. Twenty years ago a young war hero saved a life & began a passionate affair. Now that young war hero is President of the United States & a souvenir from his past a beautiful daughter that he never knew existed surfaces as the first of many secrets to be kept from public knowledge. But someone somewhere has uncovered the truth. The girl is seized by religious zealots & unless the President complies with their demands her execution is certain. Yet if he gives in the Middle East will ignite in war. He calls in the only men who can help: Sean Dillon & Blake Johnson two notorious specialists who will do whatever it takes to find the Presidents daughter. But with time running out can they get to her before a desperate father makes a truly momentous decision one the whole world will regret? ...

Is she a victim or a heroine? Beth Wilford Avery is the most famous woman in the world. At twenty-one she saves the future President of the United States from an assassins bullet & becomes the perfect candidate for the position of First Lady. Born into a prominent political family Beth knows how to appear poised in public how to smile for the cameras & most importantly how to keep secrets. Until she meets someone to whom she needs to reveal the truth about her life.. . Sharp witty & insightful The Presidents Wife is not only a suspenseful story of a public marriage & private anguish & a telling account of political spin & manipulation it also explores the way certain charismatic women become icons who exercise an enduring fascination in the lives of millions. ...

Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President Francois Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Daniel's thrill at being in such close proximity to the most powerful man in the land persists even after the presidential party has gone which is when he discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect fit & as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow
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By cooking food at temperatures that are far higher than conventional ovens pressure cookers drastically reduce cooking times enabling us to cook in a cheaper healthier & greener way. Pasta & rice can be made from scratch in less than 10 minutes; thrifty cooks can tenderise flavoursome cheap cuts in just 20 minutes & pulses can be cooked without having to soak them. As a busy working mother Guardian" writer Catherine Phipps is wholly reliant on her pressure cooker to produce quick & easy one-pot meals for her family. Her authoritative guide is aimed at those who are new to pressure cookers as well as established fans. Alongside mouthwatering recipes ranging from pot-roast chicken & seafood risotto to Boston baked beans pulled pork sandwiches & Scotch eggs & even cheesecake & chocolate pots Catherine offers handy tips on how to adapt conventional recipes for the pressure cooker safety ideas & a guide to using certain ingredients. With mouthwatering photography throughout this is an indispensable partner for every pressure cooker owner." ...

How can you enjoy slow-cooked flavours in a fast-paced world? Pressure cookers are the answer. They enable the preparation of delicious meals cheaply quickly & efficiently because the food is cooked in liquid at temperatures far higher than in a conventional saucepan shortening cooking time by up to 70 per cent. Because the method seals in flavour cheaper ingredients can be used to great effect & since the cooking time is shorter you save on energy making it one of the most eco-friendly cooking methods available. Time savings are impressive
- braising beef takes just 30 minutes a chicken casserole can be ready in 15 minutes. Pulses & grains cook in a fraction of the time so its great news for veggies too. Choose from soups & stocks such as Bean & Bacon Soup. Meat dishes include hearty Pork Loin Ribs with BBQ Sauce while lighter poultry & seafood dishes to try include a Thai Green Chicken Curry. A pressure cooker also makes light work of vegetarian dishes
- use it to prepare a satisfying Beetroot & Quinoa Salad while simple sides include New Potatoes with a Tomato Pepper & Olive Sauce. To finish try a dessert such as Ricotta Cheesecake.

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The stress-free way to cook under pressure In todays hurry-up" society pressure cooking is an attractive means of preparing consistent convenient everyday meals. Increasing health concerns coupled with a continuously rising cost of living have made pressure cooking more popular as a way to save money & eat healthier at home. This revised edition of Pressure Cookers For Dummies

Includes:: all new recipes & refreshed content. Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you the lowdown on the different pressure cooker options that are available to make sure you get the pressure cooker best equipped to suit your needs. It

Includes:: delicious recipes for dishes such as soups chilis & stews; roasts & poultry; rice dishes; beans; vegetables; & desserts jams & compotes. It also offers a wealth of recipes for those on vegan vegetarian gluten-free & lactose-free diets. Pressure Cookers For Dummies offers tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker plus several comparison recipes made the traditional way. Every recipe

Includes:: preparation times cooking times & nutritional information. Updated expert advice on choosing the best pressure cooker for your kitchen including coverage of electric cookers Explanations on how pressure cookers work & tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker Shows you how to use pressure cookers to create vegetarian vegan special diet & sustainable dishes with flavor & zest; & incorporate ethnic dishes into your pressure cooker repertoire

Includes:: fun tasty & easy recipes for holidays & other occasions that the whole family will enjoy If youre a new or seasoned cook Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you everything you need to make the most of this time-saving appliance."







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The beauty of the pressure cooker lies in its convenience & economy
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Whether you've just bought your first pressure cooker or you have left your old one languishing at the back of the cupboard for a while Dianne Page will help you get the most out of this most useful piece of kitchen equipment. Pressure cooking cuts conventional cooking times to a third. Soups can be ready in minutes. Favourite recipes which traditionally take hours to prepare can be cooked & enjoyed at the end of a busy day. Plus shorter cooking times mean lower gas & electricity bills. Other benefits include: food retains its flavour vitamins minerals & colour; cheaper cuts of meat
- that are packed with flavour but normally need long slow cooking to make them tender
- can be cooked quickly; & less steam is produced so no condensation in the kitchen.

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