Fast-paced political memoir by a former Conservative MP charting the infiltration of the Conservative Party by non-conservative elements & the subversion of a once-great political party. On 1st May 1997 the Conservative Party suffered a most humiliating defeat at the hands of the British electorate & found itself in Opposition for the first time since Margaret Thatcher swept to power in 1979. In this book Christopher Gill follows the path taken by the Conservative Party after that defeat. Many Conservatives both in Parliament & outside it hoped that the spell in opposition would be spent analysing the reasons for defeat replacing those responsible & rejuvenating the party machine for the battle to come. Instead those responsible for failure secured their grip on power & moved ruthlessly to dominate the Party pushing aside those who objected & destroying all opposition. The author traces the way this was achieved out of sight of the media
- all too enraptured with reporting the doings of the shiny new Labour government. He explains how the decisions made then led inexorably to the failure of the Conservative Party to achieve victory in 2010 & to the dithering responses of a hamstrung coalition goverment. At what point in time the Conservative Party ceased to be a truly 'conservative' Party is a matter which might engage the attention of future historians but the author clearly points the finger at those to blame & explains how they achieved a spectacularly successful coup for the 'collectivist' infiltration which has left the Tory Party paralysed.
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A culture of bacteria a flock of lice a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds a clew of worms or a bike of hornets? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-lnown & sometimes more fanciful ones... ...

CRADLE & ALL is megabestselling author James Patterson at the height of his creative power. A breathtaking combination of suspense love & apocalyptic nightmare it will keep his millions of fans on the edge of their seats. Kathleen from privileged Newport Rhode Island; Colleen from a poor Irish village
- two teenagers who are both pregnant & both in great danger. Meeting Kathleen private detective Anne Fitzgerald suddenly has the case of a lifetime & quickly finds herself caught between the certainty of science & the possibility of a miracle that could stop terrible medical epidemics sweeping the globe. Annes belief in humanity is put to the ultimate test as she comes face to face with an unimaginable evil.
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Nell Reece has never known her mother & her fathers burden of guilt about his wife has kept him cowed for years working as a common labourer on his sisters farm. But for all her aunts spiteful attempts to break Nells independent spirit she has never succeeded. But now Nell pregnant & alone is forced to leave behind the men in her life believing she might never be able to return. With little but the clothes she wears she travels across the Bedfordshire countryside of 1890. When she encounters a scruffy urchin called Kit a ten-year-old orphan whos lived his whole life on the streets she takes him under her wing. The pair become devoted friends never knowing where their journey will take them but each aware that the time will come when there must be a reckoning. ...

When a minor road accident lands county prosecutor Katie De Maio in hospital she is forced to stay in overnight. Looking out of the hospital window in her half-conscious state she thinks she glimpses a man loading a womans body into the boot of a car. Or is it just a pill-induced nightmare? At work the next day Katie begins investigating a suicide that looks more like murder. Initial evidence points elsewhere but medical examiner Richard Carroll spots a trail leading to Dr Edgar Highley. He begins to suspect that the famous doctors pioneering work curing infertile women might in fact violate every principle of modern medicine. But before he can tell Katie his fears he learns she has already left the office for an appointment for routine surgery
- in Dr Highleys operating room...
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The traditional craft of stickmaking is popular" in the truest sense--the necessary skills can be acquired without too much difficulty the tools are minimal & the materials are readily available. This complete guide which will appeal to novice & craftsman alike ranges from the basic techniques through to the carving of intricate handles. Covering a wide variety of raw materials & types of stick " The Craft of Stickmaking" is illustrated throughout with clear photos & drawings. Leo Gowan a professional stickmaker is also the author of " Stickmaking."" ...

The craft of stonemasonry will never be a dying art; the skilled use of hand tools to create or repair masonry structures will always be essential & sits well with our modern construction industry. The traditional stonemason holds skills & knowledge that have produced the most spectacular & beautiful structures the world has ever known. This book introduces the world of the artist craftsman from the basic essentials of selecting stone developing tool skills & techniques to producing set-work pieces of the highest quality to become part of the built heritage. ...

The appeal of papercutting is that anyone can try it the equipment is cheap & the results are stunning. All you need is practice ...

A cute collection of Christmas gifts & decorations from Tilda craft designer & bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from over 25 Tilda sewing & papercraft projects including stockings gift bags wall hangings cards decorations garlands & wreaths. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions & full-size templates for every design. Tilda dolls
- Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing cutting turning out stuffing & sewing. Create adorable Tilda angels snowmen penguins reindeer gingerbread men mice & santas for friends & family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details & co-ordinating clothing & accessories. Decorations
- Use festive applique designs to decorate wall hangings & personalise them by embellishing with beads buttons ribbons & embroidery stitches. Sew some fabric gingerbread men for your tree make a penguin wreath for your front door or decorate the fireplace with an irresistible snow angel garl&. Gifts
- Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in handmade gift bags boxes & stockings. Create simple handmade cards & gift tags to accompany them with painted Christmas motifs or paper designs. There are even pretty paper cornets for sweets to keep the kids happy!


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This is a must-have collection for anyone who loves to create a cross stitched card or keepsake to mark lifes important celebrations. Over 200 charted designs offer tremendous variety both in subject matter & project choice. When you have time stitch one of the many cards or a memorable keepsake; make a quick-to-stitch card or tag when you need something now! Full instructions are given for making the cards & tags as well as keepsakes such as a photo album ring pillow & gift bag. ...