Hannah Kirk & Alice Moran have been friends since childhood. Growing up in the backstreets of historic Chester at the beginning of the 1900s they are used to supporting each other when family life gets tough... Tom apart through circumstance will the two girls ever be free of the weight of the past or will the years of guilt & pain that now separate their lives become too much of an obstacle to overcome? ...

This practical guide offers readers a chance to learn professional styling techniques so that they can achieve dramatic & impressive results. From ideas for simple styles & general hair-care advice through to techniques such as braiding curling or producing elegant up-dos this book shows you how to achieve perfect styling results every time. The book opens with an invaluable chapter on styling tools providing a guide to different types what they look like & how they are used. There then follows a step-by- step guide to creating a wide range of everyday styles. These simple techniques are taken a step further in the next chapter which reveals the secrets behind more intricate looks. Packed with more than 80 style ideas clear step-by-step techniques & more than 500 stunning photographs this book will have you looking salon-fabulous every time you leave the house. ...

Raising a child with ADHD can be distressing & exhausting for the whole family. But given the appropriate knowledge & the right tools parents can intervene to manage their childs behaviour leading to enhanced relationships at home & it is hoped a more successful time at school. This simple flexible six-step programme is full of tried-&-tested ideas for parents & professionals supporting families of young children with ADHD. By practicing the techniques & strategies parents will gain confidence in their parenting & over time will improve the childs management of the condition. The programme

Includes:: games that will help improve the childs attention exercises to develop patience & tips for supporting the child in successful self-organization. There are also plenty of useful ideas for developing communication between parents & schools. Based on research & extensive clinical experience Step by Step Help for Children with ADHD" will help families to adapt their parenting to the child improving relationships & behaviours in the home & at play group."

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One stormy night five stranded schoolchildren uncover the story of Richard Clayton Harwick
- a boy who many years ago learned what
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The true story of Donna Ford who between the ages of five & eleven was abused by her stepmother Helen. Labelled the bastard the little witch & the evil one; beaten isolated & afraid to even look at her own reflection this beautiful little child was told she was lucky to be the victim of abuse
- abuse which began as physical & mental but progressed to the most appalling sexual attacks. Despite an horrendous early life Donna is now a successful artist & mother of three with an enormous enthusiasm & an optimism which completely belies her experiences. In 2003 Donna watched as her stepmother was found guilty of procuring a minor for sexual abuse & sentenced to two years in prison. Beautifully written & savagely honest The Step Child" is Donnas story. It is an inspiring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit."
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Step in to Study Counselling is an invaluable study guide for anyone returning to education or tackling course assignments for the first time. All facets of counselling education are included from improving your essay writing through overcoming the fear of using libraries to interview transcribing. By well-loved & acclaimed author Pete Sanders this book is approachable & reassuring in style helping you to express yourself in your assignments to the best effect. It has provided welcome assistance to thousands of students on courses at all levels & is frequently described as a life saver. Tutors also find this book an invaluable classroom & individual tutorial resource for all students grappling with assignments regardless of the level of counselling training ...

This title provides 15 step-by-step projects that enable you to experience the past & how the ancients lived by making models playing games & creating Celtic art & accessories. Fact boxes provide extra insights & highlight links with the present. This work is packed with over 200 colour photographs. Illustrations include cross-sections historical maps & a pictorial timeline. This book is ideal for home or school use for 8 to 12-year-olds. Step back to a time more than two thousand years ago when the warlike Celts dominated northern & central Europe. Marvel at their bravery & nobility in battle & discover why they were both hated & admired by the Greeks & Romans. Find out fascinating facts about the many different Celtic people
- the reason for their migration their mysticism & beliefs & how they crafted exquisite metalwork. There is a variety of practical projects that helps you bring the past alive
- build a roundhouse fit for a Gallic chieftain make a Welsh harp & create a classic Celtic border.

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A powerful & political thriller from the master of the genre The scene is set for a huge funeral in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The rich & the famous from all over America
- & beyond
- have arrived to honour a former First Lady after her sudden unexpected death. Then follows an attack that was three years in the planning. Hostages are taken
- the ex-President among them
- ransoms demanded a couple of hostages shot to show the kidnappers mean business. It's all brilliantly & chillingly co-ordinated & Michael Bennett the detective in charge of the case knows it will be his biggest ever challenge.



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Step Up to IELTS covers essential exam skills & language for IELTS in Approx. sixty hours of teaching time & familiarises students quickly with the exam. The course covers both the Academic & General Training modules. Shorter achievable exam-type tasks build students exam skills before students try the more challenging tasks at authentic test level. The test practice sections at the end of each unit together constitute a whole sample IELTS test. This pocket-sized Personal Study Book provides extra vocabulary grammar & writing practice & contains a full answer key & information on the exam. ...

Step Up to IELTS covers essential exam skills & language for IELTS in Approx. sixty hours of teaching time & familiarises students quickly with the exam. The course covers both the Academic & General Training modules. Shorter achievable exam-type tasks build students exam skills before students try the more challenging tasks at authentic test level. The test practice sections at the end of each unit together constitute a whole sample IELTS test. The Self-study edition contains a full answer key & information on the exam making it ideal for students preparing independently. Audio CDs are available separately. ...