Michele's childhood was a nightmare. Her mother was a gifted psychic but highly unstable unable to control the dark forces her powers unleashed or to look after Michele. When she was six her beloved father died & the last shreds of normality were gone forever. From then on Michele was at the mercy of sexual predators & her mother's violent lovers. Evil surrounded her... But Michele wasn't alone. Her twin sister Lucy was constantly at her side comforting her chasing away the demons & even saving her life on several occasions. Lucy had died when the twin girls were babies. But her spirit stayed behind to watch over her little sister. Time & again when Michele reached her darkest hour Lucy reached out with a deep sense of love & gently guided her to safety. This is the heartbreaking but ultimately inspirational story of a little girl who was beaten raped neglected & despised but rescued from despair by an angel. ...

Touching Cloudbase" is the worlds best selling guide to the sport. It is widely used as a course textbook in the UK & many other countries. This 5th edition is more comprehensive than ever dealing with all aspect of the sport; from health & safety to understanding the weather & from setting up your equipment to mountain flying or using a paramotor. New chapters cover expeditions speed flying & Acro flying. Almost every professional school & instructor recommends " Touching Cloudbase". It not only gives a clear introduction to the sport but provides all the information needed to pass your BHPA Elementary Club & Pilot level exams! This book contains details on everything from assessing conditions & launch techniques to buying kit & flying cross-country. It is packed with inspirational photographs & excellent illustrations. " Touching Cloudbase" is ideal for both the reader interested in finding out more about the sport & the pilot under training." ...

Bixby Oklahoma is full of secrets. some come out at midnight. some should stay hidden. As the Midnighters search for the truth about the secret hour they uncover terrifying mysteries woven into the very fabric of Bixbys history & a conspiracy that touches the world of daylight. This time Jessica Day is not the only Midnighter in mortal danger & if the group cant find a way to come together they could lose one of their own... forever. ...

Double Olympic gold-medal winner James Cracknell. His story before & after his life-changing accident. In October 2011 James Cracknell two-time Olympic gold-medal rower & one of the greatest endurance athletes the world has ever known suffered a seizure at home as his young son looked on in horror. A man who had known no limits a man who had practically achieved the impossible was now struggling to master lifes simple challenges. A year earlier as James undertook yet another endurance challenge in Arizona he was knocked off his bike by the wing mirror of a petrol tanker. It had smashed into the back of his head at high speed causing severe frontal lobe damage. The doctors werent sure if he would recover & if he did whether he would ever be the same again. Touching Distance" is an extraordinary honest & powerful account as James & his wife Bev confront for the first time the lasting effects that the accident has had on their lives. It is the story of a marriage of a family & of one mans fight back to be the best husband & father he can be." ...

Double Olympic gold-medal winner James Cracknell. His story before & after his life-changing accident. In October 2011 James Cracknell two-time Olympic gold-medal rower & one of the greatest endurance athletes the world has ever known suffered a seizure at home as his young son looked on in horror. A man who had known no limits a man who had practically achieved the impossible was now struggling to master lifes simple challenges. A year earlier as James undertook yet another endurance challenge in Arizona he was knocked off his bike by the wing mirror of a petrol tanker. It had smashed into the back of his head at high speed causing severe frontal lobe damage. The doctors werent sure if he would recover & if he did whether he would ever be the same again. Touching Distance" is an extraordinary honest & powerful account as James & his wife Bev confront for the first time the lasting effects that the accident has had on their lives. It is the story of a marriage of a family & of one mans fight back to be the best husband & father he can be." ...

A poem for every mood every temperament & every feeling however subtle. Anger hate remorse & fear are all captured in verse. Everyone can identify with the special whims the author has crafted. Many poems tell a story; many reach deep into the heart; & several poems reach out to the comedy realm. A poem for every mood every temperament & every feeling however subtle. Anger hate remorse & fear are all captured in verse. Everyone can identify with the special whims the author has crafted. Many poems tell a story; many reach deep into the heart; & several poems reach out to the comedy realm. ...

The book behind the BAFTA award-winning film. Winner of the NCR Award for non-fiction & the Boardman Tasker award. Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He & his climbing partner Simon reached the the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1995. A few days later Simon staggered into Base Camp exhausted & frost-bitten with news that that Joe was dead. What happened to Joe & how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship. ...

Extensive reading improves fluency & there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating contemporary graded material that will instantly appeal to students. Based on the internationally acclaimed book by Joe Simpson Touching the Void" is the compelling true story of a mountaineering expedition which goes dreadful wrong." ...

NEW for 2010! This York Notes for GCSE is in full colour has been updated for the new GCSE & is available in a new student-friendly size. Now it's easier to use easier to read & easier than ever to get the grade you want! For over 25 years York Notes has been helping GCSE students just like you achieve the very best grade they can in their exam. So if you're looking for straightforward easy-to-use advice on how to boost your grades to the next level York Notes for GCSE is the only guide you're going to need. Written by examiners & teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text York Notes has the most in-depth coverage & analysis of everything from themes & contexts to characters plots & language. In fact you'll get the low-down on all everything you'll need to demonstrate how well you understand the text & write the best essays. There are sample answers essay plans & specialist guidance on understanding the questions you'll be asked in an exam together with an array of handy"es checklists study tips grade boosters & revision activities to help you learn & revise efficiently & remember everything you'll need to write the very best answers. It's the ultimate guide to revision & exam success. ...

Cathy Birchall is the first blind person ever to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle covering 26 385 miles 31 countries & 5 continents with her companion Bernard on their 18 year old BMW. Adventure & courage all the way
- from feeling the traffic passing so close it touches you as you ride through Indian cities to mounting an elephant from the front (yes really!) & climbing Wayna Picchu with its innumerable steps & vertiginous drops Touching The World takes you on a journey of extraordinary beauty & interest full of surprises. It is unique in the perspective it takes because it is written from Cathy's point of view that of a blind woman. Men do not want you if you are blind why would you want to be with a blind woman?" asks Neena at the Centre for Blind Women in Delhi as Cathy & Bernard experience some heart wrenching cultural differences where a blind woman was considered doubly afflicted & worthless. Their old BMW motorcycle keeps breaking down & you feel for Bernard as the lights dim in Malaysia & the bike grinds to a halt with a dead battery. But somehow they keep the bike going & in this they were often helped by the unwavering kindness of strangers. From border guards guiding Cathy's hand to the bike to anchor her in a strange place to Glen helping perform open heart surgery on the bike in the Nullarbor desert the natural generosity of people is vividly portrayed. Touching The World challenges our perceptions of our own boundaries as well as those of others & portrays vividly just what it means to be blind in a way that has never before been attempted. Cathy & Bernard not only achieve their dream but also set a landmark for us all. " An incredible & inspirational story. Ride Cathy ride!" Ted Simon author of Jupiter's Travels. " Cathy's courage has been truly inspirational for many blind & partially sighted people across the world" Stephen Remington Action for Blind People."
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