Whether its a cool Cosmopolitan Punch a sophisticated Sangria Blanco or a tangy Mojito there is nothing like a beautifully prepared drink to add flavour & festivity to any social occasion
- or to provide a reason to celebrate! A party punch served in an elegant bowl brimming with a deliciously refreshing drink & garnished with fresh fruit & herbs is the perfect centrepiece to any gathering
- from a summer lunch to a wedding shower. Perfect pitchers are quick & easy to prepare & are ideal for a bustling crowd. Summer cocktails such as a Hurricane or a Berry Caprioska are bursting with juicy fresh fruits & fizz while warming holiday punches such as a Mulled Wine or a Hot Toddy are perfect for wintery days. & with a large selection of non-alcoholic refreshers & tasty light bites to serve alongside award-winning mixologist Ben Reed has created the perfect guide to hosting a truly unforgettable occasion.

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The Punic Wars (264-146BC) sprang from a mighty power struggle between two ancient civilisations
- the trading empire of Carthage
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' Punished' is the inspiring true story of an unusual little girl Vanessa whose childhood was devastated by torture & abuse at the hands of her sadistic mother. Vanessa was nearly destroyed until she discovered a secret that ultimately saved her life. From the age of 3 Vanessa lived in daily terror of her mother's unpredictable rage. If she was 'naughty' her mother would lash out at her
- with beatings torture starvation & making Vanessa sleep in their garden's pigsty tied up like an animal. Her mother said her punishments were God's revenge on her for being the devil's child. Her father lived in denial of her suffering. When she was 6 years old Vanessa's grandfather began to sexually abuse her
- to her despair aided & abetted by both her mother & grandmother. At eight years old she then discovered that the 'mother' who hated her so much had adopted her as a baby & would never love her as her own. At the most horrific times of Vanessa's abuse she nearly lost all hope that she would escape her prison until mysterious things started to happen to her that allowed her to fight back. This is the story of how Vanessa survived a childhood that nearly destroyed her & how her secret led her out of the horrors of her past.

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Prepare to be punished! For the first time ever Marvels one-man-army takes center stage in a no-holds-barred Mature Readers" series! Writer Garth Ennis & artist Lewis La Rosa take Punisher to the MAX
- literally
- as the hunter becomes the hunted! Frank Castles old associate Micro is back & hes after Frank. But first hes got an offer for Frank that hed better not refuse. Get ready for blazing bullets bloodbaths & bold beginnings! This title collects " Punisher MAX" numbered 1-6."

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Winner of the 1991 Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Sociological Association Winner of the Outstanding Scholarship Award of the Crime & Delinquency Division of the Society for the Study of Social Problems USA The first comprehensive account of the role of punishment in modern society this book buils upon the work of Durkheim Foucault & others & provides a fascinating interpretation of this complex social institution showing how penal institutions interact with strategies of power socio-economic structures & cultural sensibilities. ...

Over the last two decades thousands of peasnts in the Indian Punjab have sacrificed themselves at the altar of the nation feeding the teeming millions. This state the harbinger of Green Revolution in the country was the model for the rest of the nation for revoltionising agriculture in a colonialised traditional society. The volume also deliberates upon the critical issues of the erstwhile Punjab across the border now called West Punjab. Four papers in this volume reflect upon the different aspects of the peasantry there. The two Punjabs are now afflicted with numerous ailments social economic & political. He farmers are committing suicides. The economic returns from the over-exploited land are not rising in a proportionate manner to their expectations & expenditures. Globalization has added fuel to the fire. The governments in India & Pakistan are not dealing with these issues protecting the interests of the peasantry. The younger generation is opting out of agriculture & migrating abroad in search of employment & better life. What is the crisis that peasantry in the two Punjabs is confronting? What are its roots & its manifest forms? In this volume an attempt has been made to bring together ideas & arguments of activists & scholars from different disciplines specializing in sociology economics political science history & literature all sharing their concern for peasantry. A large canvas of issues that have brought turmoil in the lives of peasantry like agricultural policy globalization indebtedness poverty suicides caste conflicts militancy violence migration etc. have been deliberated upon in this volume. ...

There are about 88 million native Punjabi speakers world-wide making it the 10th most spoken language in the world. Punjabi is also the official language for Sikh religious ceremonies. This dictionary & phrasebook features the Punjabi language as spoken in India using the Gurmukhi script. This concise portable reference has carefully-selected vocabulary & phrases to meet the traveller's essential language needs. Simplified phonetic pronunciation for all Punjabi words & phrases is provided so readers do not have to know the Punjabi Gurmukhi script to use the dictionary. The phrasebook allows instant communication on everyday topics like dining accommodations transportation & sightseeing. The dictionary contains 4 000 entries with simplified phonetic pronunciation for all Punjabi words & an introduction with concise guides to the alphabet grammar & pronunciation. ...

Punk Science" demonstrates that ideas from the cutting-edge of science actually explain phenomena that have previously been thought of as "paranormal". Inspired by the " Gnostic Gospels" & the history of the sacred feminine Dr Samanta-Laughton offers a new model of the universe where consciousness generates life where black holes exist inside our bodies as well as far out in space & where the same science explains galaxies & planets as well as human evolution auras & chakras. Drawing on the very latest in scientific understanding the Black Hole principle outlined by Dr Samanta-Laughton represents the next leap forward in both human understanding & living & gives a closer approximation to scientific reality than the macho-approach of the old-style physics." ...

Honey leaped round as the music got faster. She put her paws on my shoulders & we danced! It was the proudest moment of my life." Its showtime! Summer & her adorable puppy Honey enter a talent contest as a spectacular dancing duo. The competition is tough but they are determined to leap prance & woof their way to success! Jubilee-tastic new cover look by Clare Elsom." ...

Bobbys football team mascot is a dog & Bobby wants one too. He dreams of a cuddly puppy who will join him as a defender on the pitch. But when a dog arrives next door his love of dogs turns to terror. Can he overcome his fear? Will he be able to help his sister Charlie in her cup final & even take on the local bully? ...