Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality & tragedy she also met with amazing kindness & understanding tempered by a great deal of Cockney humour. She also earned the confidences of some whose lives were truly stranger more poignant & more terrifying than could ever be recounted in fiction. Attached to an order of nuns who had been working in the slums since the 1870s Jennifer tells the story not only of the women she treated but also of the community of nuns (including one who was accused of stealing jewels from Hatton Garden) & the camaraderie of the midwives with whom she trained. Funny disturbing & incredibly moving Jennifers stories bring to life the colourful world of the East End in the 1950s. ...

This is a large beautifully illustrated edition of CALL THE MIDWIFE with never-before-seen photographs which bring the real London & real lives to life. Pictures of the docklands photos of how life was lived at the time the families housing health service food & of course the nuns & the midwives who brought so many babies into the world will be a beautiful addition to Jennifer Worth's bestselling memoir. ...

Jennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality & tragedy she also met with amazing kindness & understanding tempered by a great deal of Cockney humour. She also earned the confidences of some whose lives were truly stranger more poignant & more terrifying than could ever be recounted in fiction. Attached to an order of nuns who had been working in the slums since the 1870s Jennifer tells the story not only of the women she treated but also of the community of nuns (including one who was accused of stealing jewels from Hatton Garden) & the camaraderie of the midwives with whom she trained. Funny disturbing & incredibly moving Jennifer's stories bring to life the colourful world of the East End in the 1950s. ...

India 1819
- Matthew Hervey is charged with raising a new troop & organising transport for India
- for he his men & their horses

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He loves the tango was trained as a Chemist & in his youth he had a regular girlfriend whom he planned to marry. For a pope Francis has an unusual life story. Drawing on conversations interviews inside information & the Pope's own writings & talks A Call to Serve offers first-hand information moving reflections & profound insights into the life & character of Jorge Bergoglio his ministry in Buenos Aires the challenges he faces in Rome & his vision for renewing the church & serving the world. Provides intriguing insights into the historic events surrounding Pope Benedict XVI's resignation the conclave that elected Pope Francis & the ups & downs of his time as a priest & cardinal in Argentina. ...

From 1947 to 1963 some 2.3 million men were conscripted to do national service. For some it was to prove the most exciting & terrifying time of their lives as many were sent to the Korean War or to countries such as Palestine & Kenya where the terrorist threat was ever-present. They faced death & learned about sex. For others it was a frustrating interference in their lives made all the more ridiculous by endless hours of square-bashing or painting coal white. Tom Hickman shows just how varied were the experiences of the recruits. By talking to over 80 veterans he recalls the hilarious & moving stories from those times & seeks to explain why the subject still causes debate more than 40 years on. Above all The Call-Up is a portrait of a vanished era that many still feel has something to teach us today. ...

This is an essential guide for all calligraphers
- whether they are amateurs or professionals. The book contains over 100 different
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Calligraphy is a sophisticated & authoritative reference book that explores the art & craft of calligraphy. Traditional methods are examined alongside contemporary styles & adaptations to offer a unique & inspirational insight into calligraphy for todays artisan. Following an overview of materials & tools the second section of the book examines each lettering hand & provides examples of the style in traditional use. Next step-by-step tutorials on lettering comprise numerals punctuation & spacing. Profiles on contemporary practitioners provide an insight into a range of working methods & on developing a distinctive style. A gallery of inspirational examples shows the hand in use in a range of contemporary design projects. The third section provides case studies & tutorials on illumination decoration & composition. Uniquely Calligraphy examines digital calligraphy & its efficacy as a design tool. A final resources section details the practicalities of selling calligraphy products in todays market. ...

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Includes:: numerous decorative & instructive illustrations plus detailed step-by-step instructions.

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From tools & techniques to fantastic projects everything in this kid-friendly guide to the art of beautiful writing has been chosen specifically for children. Youngsters can use special felt-tipped pens called chisel-edged markers & the attractive pages filled with brightly coloured examples get kids started with simple zigzags & then move on to small & large italics gothic lettering uncial & Roman calligraphy. Children will enjoy using their new skills to write down poems fashion border designs & create greeting cards & invitations. ...