A mother will do anything to protect her child... Karen & Tudor Morgan have moved from a small mining community to the bustle & noise of Cardiff in search of a new life. Tudor longs to be a star entertainer & so Karen gets a job leaving her husband to look after their young daughter Delia doing stints at clubs in the evening whenever he can get them. Until one day Tudor is arrested for begging & Karen is horrified to learn that he has been busking during the day & taking three-year-old Delia with him to collect the money. When Tudor comes out of prison he gets an honest job but soon he is back to his old ways. & when his life of petty crime quickly turns into something far more sinister it is all Karen can do to ensure she & her daughter survive.. . ...

Zoe Baxter has spent ten years trying to get pregnant & just when she's about to get her heart's desire tragedy destroys her world. In the aftermath of loss & divorce she throws herself into her career as a music therapist. Working with Vanessa she finds their relationship moving from business to friendship & then
- to Zoe's surprise
- blossoming into love. When Zoe allows herself to start thinking of children again she remembers that there are still frozen embryos that she & her husband never used. But Max having sought peace at the bottom of a bottle has found redemption in an evangelical church & Zoe needs his permission to take his unborn child.. .SING YOU HOME is accompanied by a soundtrack of original songs created for the novel by Jodi Picoult & Ellen Wilber available to download or listen to online.

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This perennial stopover city is constantly reinventing itself as a destination in its own right jostling for the position of top dog among Asia s even the world s best cities. Shawn Low Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors 77 days on-the-ground research 200 eating & nightlife reviews 90 shopping reviews 45 durians consumed Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background into Singapore s street-food scene. ...

Churchill's description of the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 after Lt-Gen Percival's surrender led to over 100 000 British Australian & Indian troops falling into the hands of the Japanese was no wartime exaggeration. The Japanese had promised that there would be no Dunkirk in Singapore & its fall led to imprisonment torture & death for thousands of allied men & women. With much new material from British Australian Indian & Japanese sources Colin Smith has woven together the full & terrifying story of the fall of Singapore & its aftermath. Here alongside cowardice & incompetence are forgotten acts of enormous heroism; treachery yet heart-rending loyalty; Japanese compassion as well as brutality from the bravest & most capricious enemy the British ever had to face. ...

Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
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The ultimate Singapore pocket city map! Explore the splendid city of Singapore with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street map of the city centre & Orchard Road as well as an overview map of greater Singapore * Additional maps of Sentosa Singapore Island & the Singapore MRT metro are also included * Handy self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels restaurants stores & attractions are all located on the maps


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Classical singing training is no longer relevant for the theatre performer today. So how does an actor train his singing voice? Now in its second edition this practical handbook takes the reader through a step-by-step training programme relevant to the modern singing actor & dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including belting & twang are explained with exercises for each topic. ...

Take your voice to the next level & grow as a performer Whether you're a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. This practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions & lots of helpful tips hints vocal exercises reminders & warnings for both men & women including advice on the mechanics of singing discovering your singing voice developing technique singing in performance maintaining vocal health & performing like a pro. This Second Edition is an even greater resource with additional vocal exercises new songs & information on the latest technology & recording devices. * Covers comprehensive singing techniques finding one's pitch the importance of posture & breath control & taking care of one's voice * Discover how to sing alone or with accompaniment * The updated CD features new tracks & musical exercises as well as demonstrations of popular technique scales & pitch drills & practice songs for singers of all levels Singing for Dummies Second Edition contains all the information practices techniques & expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease! Note: DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. These materials are available for download upon purchase. ...

This work offers an invaluable insight into storytelling from one of todays greatest writers. This collection by the 2003-2005 Childrens Laureate Michael Morpurgo contains short stories essays & commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing all aspects of writing
- character plot sources & inspiration retelling & biography
- it is perfect for anyone young or old who loves great stories & wants to know more about the art of telling tales.

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The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? With glitter throughout this is a beautiful lyrical new picture book from the creators of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD. ...