The book that launched a legend: the first novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series. As head of Edinburghs CID Detective Chief Superintendent Bob Skinner has seen it all...but even he is shocked by the savagely mutilated corpse discovered in a dark alleyway. The victim is identified as a successful young lawyer & the motive for the brutal death remains a mystery. Then further seemingly random killings in the city begin to suggest a vicious serial killer is on the rampage. But when the lawyers fiancee is also murdered Skinner realises that someone is in deadly earnest... ...

Skinner is on the trail of organised crime & a cold-blooded killer in this gripping third novel in Quintin Jardines bestselling crime series. First the joyous birth of Skinners son...then the grim reality of murder in one of Edinburghs prosperous suburbs. A man has been found knifed in a luxury villa. The victim had run a chain of laundrettes saunas & pubs throughout the city but for some time the police suspected these to be the front for a drug distribution network. Moving from Scotland to northern Spain then back to a chilling climax in Edinburgh this complex & suspenseful thriller follows a tortuous & bloodsoaked trail... ...

Happily ever after? Or never ever Ever. Ever's mom loved fairy tales but at fifteen-years-old & weighing 302 lbs Ever Davies is sure that happily ever after" was never written for her. She lives under the constant scrutiny of everyone around her & " Skinny"
- the voice in her head
- makes sure she never forgets how fat & ugly she is. That is until Ever decides to take drastic action. With the help of her long-suffering friend Rat Ever embarks on the risky terrifying journey of gastric surgery. But while Ever's body gradually changes on the outside she soon finds that changing the person on the inside is much harder. & silencing Skinny is the hardest task of all."

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Whats good for the bitch is good for the bastard. Hundreds of thousands of women have been inspired to use their head & get real about the food they eat after reading the best-selling manifesto Skinny Bitch. But it turns out some men have been reading over their girlfriends shoulders. Professional athletes such as Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder & the Dallas Mavericks Jerry Stackhouse have adopted a whole new eating plan because of the book. Now authors Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin think its time for the guys to have a book of their own. In Skinny Bastard theyll explain why the macho meat & potatoes diet is total crap why having a gut is un-cool (and a turn-off) & how to get buff on the right foods. Eating well shouldnt be a girlie thingand the Bitches will whip any man into shape with their straight-talk sound guidance & locker room language. ...

If you can't take one more day of self-loathing you're ready to hear the truth: you cannot keep shovelling the same crap into your mouth every day & expect to lose weight. Not for the faint-hearted Skinny Bitch" tells it like it is delivering the truth about food so that readers can make informed educated decisions about what they put in their bodies. Much more than just the next fad diet " Skinny Bitch" outlines a way of life that will help readers make healthy choices." ...

An Arab & a Jew open a restaurant together across the street from the United Nations... It sounds like the beginning of an ethnic joke but its the axis around which spins this gutsy fun-loving & alarmingly provocative novel widely acclaimed as among Robbinss very best. As a dessert spoon mystifies a waitress takes on the art world & a rowdy redneck discovers the lost god of Palestine the illusions that obscure humanitys view of the true universe fall away one by one. A defiant & upbeat novel that refuses to look away from the end of the world. ...

Food writer stylist & chef Jennifer Joyce follows up her hugely successful cookbook Meals in Heels with the lighter but equally sophisticated Skinny Meals in Heels. Not to be mistaken for a mundane diet book Skinny Meals in Heels is a stylish guide to home cooking in the real world where mid-week meals with friends & family need to be quick healthy satisfying & full of flavour. With glamorous line illustrations & a fresh & sassy design Skinny Meals in Heels has chapters on everything from snacks & nibbles to weekday dinners in under an hour & skinny puddings. Containing clear explanations as to why each recipe is 'skinny' & tips on how to save time with your preparation Skinny Meals in Heels has everything you'll need for home-cooking with style & ease! Key points: a fresh design with a hint of humour; glamorous line illustrations; easy to follow approach with simple recipes; clear explanations as to why each recipe is 'skinny' & how to save time with your preparation. ...

This is the first title in Jean Ures acclaimed series of humorous delightful & poignant stories written in the form of diaries & letters which make them immediately accessible to children. Cherrys mother has just re-married much to Cherrys disgust. The worst thing about her step-father is his name: Roland Butter. Can you imagine? Cherrys best friend Skinny Melon is a sounding board for all Cherrys angsts
- Rolands allergies for one
- who wants a wimpy step-father all sniffly & red-eyed? All this & curried compost school dinners to contend with. But when Roland starts sending Cherry coded messages her curiosity is aroused. Will she ever learn to live with & even like Roland Butter?

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Losing weight has never been so easy! With so many conflicting diets around its no wonder people find it hard to shed the pounds & keep them off. At last heres a weight-loss plan that is clear logical & easy
- no gimmicks no fads just a no-nonsense way to get thin. Bob Harper is a renowned fitness trainer & is the star of The Biggest Loser USA. Bob has used his vast knowledge of nutrition weight-loss strategy & human nature to devise twenty simple principles that will enable you to step into a newly thin lifestyle. His rules are as easy as: Dont Drink Your Calories; Eat Protein at Every Meal & No Carbs After Lunch. Bob doesnt stop at just teaching you the rules either. He also shows you how to integrate them into your everyday life by supplying menu plans & 90 delicious rule-abiding recipes for breakfast lunch & dinner. If that wasnt enough there are also tips for what to stock in your fridge & meals you can prepare ahead in case you dont have time to cook during the week. With Bob as your coach & mentor you can & will lose weight
- whether you want to shed two pounds or two hundred. Its the surefire way to a thin new you!

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This title comes from the creators of Smoothie Web.com the Number 1 smoothie website 101 recipes for healthy & delicious smoothies that are low in calories & high in nutritional value. Smoothies are not only delicious & fun to drink but they are also a great way to get your daily requirements of fruits & vegetables lose weight & detoxify your body. Skinny Smoothies" will contain 101 "skinny" & healthy smoothie recipes that are low in fat & calories & high in nutritional value-making them the perfect food for someone who wants to lose weight without feeling deprived. Some will possess detoxifying properties as well making them ideal for readers who want to eliminate harmful toxins from their bodies. Each smoothie recipe will include the ingredient list nutritional information & substitution suggestions. Information about the detox process will be provided along with what factors can cause an overload of toxins in the system. We believe in moderation good health & smart decisions so we do not advocate a "cleanse" or fasting detox plan; instead we provide information on foods & substances that should be avoided & the foods & supplements that help the body rid itself of harmful toxins along with interesting facts about our chosen ingredients. Our goal is to provide a book full of helpful & healthy smoothie recipes & to share general health tips that will help readers live a healthier happier life." ...