Pam Ayres is one of our most widely-adored poets throughout the world & is nothing less than a national treasure. Her work is popular with fans of all ages & her wry observations on the peculiarities of modern life will make you smile from even the most hardened cynic. This new collection is a must-have for Pam's many fans
- & for anyone who enjoys beautifully crafted stories & poems to make you laugh & make you think.
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This book combines linguistic & historical approaches with the latest techniques of DNA analysis & show the insights these offer for every kind of genealogical research. It focuses on British names tracing their origins to different parts of the British Isles & Europe & revealing how names often remain concentrated in the districts where they first became established centuries ago. In the process the book casts fresh light on the ancient peopling of the British Isles. The authors consider why some names die out & how others have spread across the globe. They use recent advances in DNA testing to discover whether particular surnames have a single dual or multiple origins & whether various forms of a name have a common origin. They show how information from DNA can be combined with historical evidence & techniques to distinguish between individuals with the same name & different names with similar spellings & to identify the name of the same individual or family spelt in various ways in different times & places. Clearly written & illustrated with hundreds of examples this book will be welcomed by all those engaged in genealogical research including everyone seeking to discover the histories of their names & families. ...

Every surname has its own story to tell & a surname study is a natural complement to family history research. The study of surnames has been revolutionised in the last decade with the increasing availability of online resources & it is now easier than ever before to explore the history evolution distribution & meaning of your family name. The Surnames Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to researching your surname using genealogical methods in conjunction with the latest advances in DNA testing & surname mapping. The book explores the key resources that are used to study a surname & is packed with links to relevant websites giving you everything you need to research your surname in one compact volume. DEBBIE KENNETT an editor & genealogist has been researching her family tree for over a decade. She is the founder of the Cruse/ Cruwys one-name study & runs three large international DNA projects. She writes for many family history magazines. Her first book DNA & Social Networking is also published by The History Press. I believe this handbook which is a significant contribution to our understanding in this field deserves not only our admiration & gratitude but also a place on our bookshelves. Derek A. Palgrave
- President of the Guild of One-Name Studies
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Its the royal jubilee & everyone is so busy getting ready for the celebrations they dont notice Ellie & her friends setting off on an adventure. When the children find a secret passage they discover more than they bargained for & risk missing the biggest surprise of all. ...

For many years an atheist C. S. Lewis vividly describes the spiritual quest that convinced him of the truth & reality of Christianity in his famous autobiography. In the Trinity Term of 1929 I gave in & admitted that God was God.. .perhaps the most dejected & reluctant convert in all Engl&." Thus Lewis describes memorably the crisis of his conversion. ' Surprised by Joy' reveals both that crisis & its momentous conclusion that would determine the shape of Lewis's entire life." ...

Its fair to say that Charlie Glass is carrying a little excess baggage
- emotionally & physically. For years her excess weight
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Find out what sharks are really like in this fun informative picture book part of the new Nature Storybooks" series. The last word you want to hear when youre swimming in the warm blue sea is "SHARK!" But most real sharks are not what you might expect. Some are no bigger than a chocolate bar some have built-in fairy lights & most wouldnt go near a human even if you were wearing a sign saying "dinner"! So if you think all sharks are giant man-eating killers youre in for a big surprise. " Surprising Sharks" has been re-launched in the new " Nature Storybooks" series with a brand new look." ...

Keeping your enemies close... Natalie Armitages world was shattered the first time Angelo Bellandini mentioned marriage. Their affair had been intensely passionate but she had learned to close her heart at an early age & the thought of exposing it to anyone made her run. Five years later shes facing her second proposal from Angelo
- but his molten brown eyes are burning with revenge not desire! To protect her family Natalie must accept his ring
- but shell be no meek-&-mild Bellandini bride. Angelos expert touch might give her body scorching pleasure but hell never win her frozen heart...I love the way Melanies stories flow
- amazing! Thanks for writing Melanie.
- Susana Jakarta Indonesia



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