CHRISTMAS AT FAIRACRE From an unexpected visitor on Christmas Eve in The Christmas Mouse to an unwelcome change of plan in No Holly for Miss Quinn Miss Read recounts some of the traditional Christmas events where often despite the most careful planning things do not always go as expected. In his charming collection of Christmas stories Miss Read describes the seasons events with great tenderness & nostalgia. A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS From the poignant story of The White Robin & the intriguing tale of The Fairacre Ghost to the rural festivities recounted in Tales from a Village School Miss Reads wry wit & light touch is the perfect antidote to long winter evenings. ...

There was never any question that young George Mc Cray would grow up to be a man but there was a big question about the kind of man hed grow up to be. It is the winter of 1962 snow is piling higher by the day & George is called upon to endure more than most men could withst&. With the help of his grandparents & Tucker his beloved Irish setter George must navigate through lifes most difficult challenges & find the strength to walk on the road that leads to healing growing up & finding his true self. Georges journey is our shared human journey. A coming-of-age story suitable for readers of all ages; Christmas with Tucker" is a classic Christmas story about a young mans love for his dog his family & his farm." ...

In November 1929 Christopher Isherwood
- determined to become a 'permanent foreigner'
- packed a rucksack & two suitcases &

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In 1939 Christopher Isherwood & W.H. Auden emigrated together to the United States. In spare luminous prose these diaries describe Isherwoods search for a new life in California; his work as a screenwriter in Hollywood his pacifism during World War II & his friendships with such gifted artists & intellectuals as Garbo Chaplin Thomas Mann Charles Laughton Gielgud Olivier Richard Burton & Aldous Huxley. Throughout this period Isherwood continued to write novels & sustain his literary friendships
- with E.M. Forster Somerset Maugham Tennessee Williams & others. He turned to his diaries several times a week to record jokes & gossip observations about his adopted country philosophy & mystical insights. His devotion to his diary was a way of accounting for himself; he used it as both a discipline & a release.
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Line dancing is no longer just for country fans. This popular form of dance now incorporates many musical styles including pop rock jazz disco swing & Latin. Line dancing is urging from this trend; from the US to the UK line dancers dance students & dance instructors are looking for the hottest & the newest steps & that is what they will find in this latest edition. 26 new dances expand this second edition to five readers a total of 68 popular line & partner-pattern dances to choose from. Along with 60 new photographs that show the unique new moves & positions both written descriptions & suggested music now accompany the popular footwork diagrams for each dance. Lanes dances are popular will all skill levels because readers can select the dances according to their ability. Dances are presented in order from easy to more challenging making it simple to progress from one stage to the next. Lane also provides instructors with strategies they need to lead a successful class. ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains one of the most controversial illnesses both in terms of its causes & the best ways to treat the illness. For years sufferers have had to deal with scepticism from their families employers & even health care professionals. The vast amount of conflicting advice that has been published up to now has served only to confuse sufferers & professionals even more. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Facts presents a compassionate guide to this illness providing sufferers & their families with practical advice based solely on scientific evidence. It is unique in being written by both a sufferer & a physician both of whom have had extensive experience of talking to & helping patients. Included in the book is a detailed guide to self-help written from a patients perspective but evidence-based. The book also deals with a number of special issues advising on how to choose therapies & therapists & how to deal with CFS in children. The book in addition

Includes:: an overview of the history of the illness looking at the nature & causes of CFS & the opportunities for the future. The book will be invaluable for sufferers from CFS their friends & families & the numerous health professionals who come into contact with sufferers from this illness.

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Reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an increasing problem in western nations. Quality of life has been identified as a major problem for people with GERD as a result of severe symptoms that do not always respond to treatment. The goal of this book is to provide an easy to read resource on the topic that can be useful for those who are challenged with this problem. This book has been written to provide the most current up to date information on the subject including: a medical overview & understanding of the condition; lifestyle considerations; signs & symptoms; healthy eating for acid reflux & GERD; & conventional medical treatments: drug therapy endoscopy & surgery. Healthy eating is important in the management of acid reflux & GERD. This book

Includes:: 100 recipes that are uniquely suited to meet the needs of acid reflux sufferers. These creative & tantalizing recipes provide meal options that are both satisfying & delicious. GERD is a chronic problem. This book will provide information on how to live well with this condition.

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Spanning over 2 000 years Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors" tells the history of China & its 157 rulers from the early empire of 221BC to the revolution detailing in special features such diverse subjects as the Great Wall of China the Silk Roads Buddhism the Mongols the Ming Tombs the Forbidden City & the Opium Wars. The book is illustrated with paintings sculptures woodcuts & portraits & maps. In addition key information such as birthname & cause of death is given on each emperor & timelines detail the major events of every reign. This is a book to read for pleasure an essential reference volume for the home school or library & a source of discovery & inspiration on a culture that has enthralled people in the West throughout history." ...

New in paperback here is a highly readable account of 56 of the extraordinary characters whose lives were the defining threads in the great adventure & final tragedy that was the Roman Republic. In this history we see the best & worst of the Roman elite superstitious brutal & utterly uncompromising but often men of great honour & principle. This highly readable & authoritative account is ideal for home or school reference & as a companion to the bestselling Chronicle of the Roman Emperors"." ...