Reissue of the classic tale of suspense set in Provence where an English tourist investigates a series of mysterious deaths from the acclaimed master of action & suspense. From all over Europe even from behind the Iron Curtain gypsies make an annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine of their patron saint in the Provence region of southern France. But something is different about this years gathering with many suspicious deaths. Cecile Dubois & Neil Bowman decide to investigate. Eavesdropping Bowman discovers that a man named Gaiuse Strome is financing the gypsies & his suspicions on the real identity of Strome center on a highly wealthy aristocrat distinguished folklorist & gastronome Le Grand Duc Charles de Croytor whose girlfriend Lila Delafont is a friend of Cecile. As they follow the caravan Bowman & Cecile find that their lives in danger many times in an effort to uncover the secret the gypsies are so determined to hide & before long are running for their lives. ...

The ideal companion to the hugely successful Gem Calorie Counter this is a handy portable guide to carbohydates in everyday foods. Perfect for those following the Fast Diet (5:2 Diet) Dukan Diet Atkins Diet or other weight-loss diets. Clearly laid out tables give details of net carbohydrates per portion (slice biscuit apple) making it quick & simple to use. Reducing carbohydrates & following a high protein diet has become a popular & effective way of losing weight & keeping those extra pounds off. The interest in the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution is clear proof of this. The key to following a high-protein diet is to control your carbohydrate intake. Collins Gem Carb Counter is a guide to the net carb contents of everyday foods. It also gives calories protein & fat. Information is given per portion to make it easy to use. High protein carb-counting diets are often referred to as a man's diet & this emphasis on portions rather than 100 g means that there is less working out involved. Boredom is often the downfall of the carb counter so a section is included which gives suggestions for different meals: breakfast lunch dinner & snacks. ...

Despite commitments to renewable energy & two decades of international negotiations global emissions continue to rise. Coal the most damaging of all fossil fuels has actually risen from 25 per cent to almost 30 per cent of world energy use. & while European countries have congratulated themselves on reducing emissions they have increased their carbon imports from China & other developing nations who continue to expand their coal use. As standards of living increase in developing countries coal use can only increase as well
- & global temperatures along with it. In this hard-hitting book Dieter Helm looks at how & why we have failed to tackle the issue of global warming & argues for a new pragmatic rethinking of energy policy
- from transitioning from coal to gas & eventually to electrification of transport to carbon pricing & a focus on new technologies. Lucid compelling & rigorously researched this book will have a lasting impact on how we think about climate change.

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Its over a year since her last diary & Laura Brown is now in her first year of university in London a city still struggling to pull itself together in the new rationing era. Lauras right in the heart of it; her band the dirty angels are gigging all over town until a police crackdown on rioting students forces them out of the city. After a brief exile on her parents farm the angels set off in a battered VW bus on a tour of Europe with the fabulous Tiny Chainsaws in the Distance. The tour soon unravels however in an increasingly dramatic sequence of events that include drought in Europe & Africa a tidal-wave of desperate immigrants a water war in the Middle East & a city-wide face off with the army in London. Not to mention infidelity betrayal friendship love & massive courage. How long can Laura distance herself from the struggle? & more importantly how can she keep her style & hope alive in a world on the edge of madness? ...

This is the story of a cat a broomstick & an ordinary schoolgirl called Rosemary. She bought them both in the market quite cheaply. Of course neither the cat nor the broomstick were just what they seemed & they turned up just when Rosemary badly needed something nice to happen to her. A good cat is apt to be independent so she did not have things all her own way & as Carbonel proved to be a Royal cat in a very special sense that was understandable. Between the cat & the broomstick Rosemary picked up some useful spells & magic & the adventures they brought about turned a dull-looking holiday into one long to be remembered for its unexpected excitements & rewards. ...

The Carbs & Cals book is an easy-to-use highly effective resource for diabetes management weight loss portion control & healthy eating. It contains over 1 700 photos of popular food & drink items with the carbohydrate calorie protein fat saturated fat & fibre values clearly displayed in colour-coded tabs around each photo. The 23-page introduction to the book explains healthy eating principles including top tips for healthy eating the nutrients in food weight loss diabetes carbohydrate counting the Glycaemic Index diabetes & weight management & how to use the book. The 292 pages of photographs are arranged into 26 colour-coded sections: Biscuits & Crackers Bread Breakfast Cakes & Bakery Cheese Desserts Drinks Eggs Fruit Gluten Free Meals Meal Accompaniments Meat Chicken & Fish Milk & Cream Nuts & Seeds Pasta & Noodles Potatoes & Tubers Rice & Grains Sandwiches Snacks & Confectionery Soup Spreads & Sauces Takeaways Vegetables & Pulses Vegetarian Alternatives Yogurt. There are up to 6 different portion photos for each food item with the weight in grams shown below each photo. Understanding the calorie & nutrient content of food & drink is essential for diabetes management weight loss & healthy eating & this book is an invaluable support tool for anyone engaged in this process. Carbs & Cals educates the user & helps them make informed choices about carbohydrate & calorie counting & how to reduce calories & fat intake by choosing a smaller portion or swapping a food item that is high in calories for a healthier option. The book is in association with Diabetes UK. ...

Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat Flashcards are a visual guide to carbohydrate protein fat & calorie counting. The pack contains 54 large durable cards showing photographs of popular food & drink items. One side of each card displays the food or drink portion & states the prepared/cooked weight below the image. The reverse of the card shows the same photograph but also clearly shows the amount of carbohydrate calories protein & fat in that portion. For the first time counting the calories & nutrients in food & drink has been turned into an easy-to-understand visual guide. The Flashcards contain items from the following categories: Bread Breakfast Cakes & Bakery Desserts Drinks Eggs & Cheese Fruit Meals Meal Accompaniments Meat Chicken & Fish Potatoes Rice Pasta & Grains Sauces & Spreads Snacks Take-aways & Vegetables & Pulses. Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat Flashcards are a great accompaniment to the Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat book. ...

The Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat Pocket Counter is a visual guide to carbohydrate protein fat & calorie counting for weight loss healthy eating & diabetes management. It contains over 600 photos of popular food & drink items with the carbohydrate calorie protein & fat values clearly displayed above each photo. The 210 pages of photographs are arranged into 17 colour-coded sections: Biscuits & Crackers Bread Breakfast Cakes & Bakery Items Desserts Drinks Eggs & Cheese Fruit Meals Meal Accompaniments Meat Chicken & Fish Potatoes Rice Pasta & Grains Sauces & Spreads Snacks & Confectionery Take-away Food & Vegetables & Pulses. There are up to 2 different portion photos for each food with their corresponding carbohydrate calorie protein & fat values displayed above each photo. This provides users with an easy comparison to the food on their plate & a helpful guide to the carbohydrate calories protein & fat they are consuming. The prepared/cooked weight is also shown below each photo. Calorie counting & monitoring of fat intake are an important part of weight management & healthy eating & this book is an invaluable support tool for anyone engaged in this process. It takes out the guesswork & time spent weighing food by showing the calorie & nutrient content in each food photo. This allows the user to make choices on how to reduce calories & fat intake by choosing a smaller portion or swapping a food item that is high in calories for a healthier option. PLEASE NOTE: The Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat Pocket Counter (ISBN 9781908261007) is a great portable accompaniment to the Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat book. With all the same food & drink items but in just 1 or 2 portion sizes it's an extremely handy resource for when out & about. ...

Compact in size yet packed with over 750 food & drink photos the Carbs & Cals Pocket Counter is an easy-to-use highly visual portable guide to diabetes weight loss & healthy eating. The 210 pages of photographs are arranged into 26 colour-coded sections: Biscuits & Crackers Bread Breakfast Cakes & Bakery Cheese Desserts Drinks Eggs Fruit Gluten Free Meals Meal Accompaniments Meat Chicken & Fish Milk & Cream Nuts & Seeds Pasta & Noodles Potatoes & Tubers Rice & Grains Sandwiches Snacks & Confectionery Soup Spreads & Sauces Takeaways Vegetables & Pulses Vegetarian Alternatives Yogurt. There is 1 portion photo for each food with the prepared/cooked weight shown below each photo. Each fruit & vegetable portion size that makes up one of the recommended 5-a-day is clearly indicated by a yellow ring around the photo. In the Drinks section the number of units in each alcoholic drink has also been included to help users keep track of their alcohol consumption. The Carbs & Cals Pocket Counter is the ideal support tool for weight management portion control & healthy eating on the move. For people with diabetes it can also provide helpful guidance with carbohydrate counting. The book is in association with Diabetes UK. ...

Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat is a visual guide to carbohydrate protein fat & calorie counting for weight loss healthy eating & diabetes management. It contains over 1 400 photos of popular UK food & drink items with the carbohydrate calorie protein & fat values clearly displayed above each photo. The 17-page introduction to the book contains information about losing weight healthy eating calories carbohydrates protein & fat. The 264 pages of photographs are arranged into 17 colour-coded sections: Biscuits & Crackers Bread Breakfast Cakes & Bakery Items Desserts Drinks Eggs & Cheese Fruit Meals Meal Accompaniments Meat Chicken & Fish Potatoes Rice Pasta & Grains Sauces & Spreads Snacks & Confectionery Take-away Food & Vegetables & Pulses. There are up to 6 different portion photos for each food with their corresponding carbohydrate calorie protein & fat values displayed above each photo. This provides users with an easy comparison to the food on their plate & a helpful guide to the carbohydrate calories protein & fat they are consuming. The prepared/cooked weight is also shown below each photo. Calorie counting & monitoring of fat intake are an important part of weight management & healthy eating & this book is an invaluable support tool for anyone engaged in this process. It takes out the guesswork & time spent weighing food by showing the calorie & nutrient content in each food photo. This allows the user to make choices on how to reduce calories & fat intake by choosing a smaller portion or swapping a food item that is in high calories for a healthier option. PLEASE NOTE: The Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat Pocket Counter (ISBN 9781908261007) is a great portable accompaniment to the Carbs & Cals & Protein & Fat book. With all the same food & drink items but in just 1 or 2 portion sizes its an extremely handy resource for when out & about. ...