In August 1745 Charles Edward Stuart the Young Pretender landed in Scotland & sparked the Second Jacobite Rising. The Jacobite forces seized Perth then Edinburgh where they proclaimed the Young Pretenders father King James VIII; they trounced their Hanoverian opponents at Prestonpans & crossed into England getting as far south as Derby before withdrawing into Scotl&. Far from universally popular north of the border the Jacobite army bested another Hanoverian army at Falkirk & besieged Stirling only to be routed by the duke of Cumberlands army at Culloden in April 1746 a crushing defeat that ended any prospect of a Stuart restoration. Featuring full-colour artwork depicting the distinctive uniforms of Cumberlands men this exhaustively researched study offers a wealth of detail of regimental strengths & casualties &

Includes:: an extended chronology that places individual units in specific places throughout the campaign that culminated at Culloden.

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These engaging folk tales from Cumbria were collected as fragments that the author has brought back to life. Shaped by the natural world local customs & generations of chattering these traditional tales reflect the unique Cumbrian wit & wisdom. Herein you will find intriguing accounts of Hunchback & the Swan the Screaming Skulls of Calgarth the Millom Hob Thross Hughie the Graeme Cumbrian Crack & Billy Peascods Harp. They will make you want to visit the places where they happened & meet some of the characters that feature in them. Including charming illustrations from the local artist Steven Gregg this captivating collection will be enjoyed by readers time & again. Taffy Thomas has lived in Grasmere for well over thirty years & is a highly experienced storyteller with a repertoire of more than 300 tales. In the 2001 New Year Honours List he was awarded the MBE for services to storytelling & charity & in 2010 was appointed as the first UK Storyteller Laureate. ...

Its been fourteen years since Jinxs mother was brutally stabbed to death in their home in East London. Fourteen years for Jinx to become accustomed to the huge weight of guilt & anger that has destroyed her life. Fourteen years to nurture an impossible shame. Out of nowhere Lemon arrives on her doorstep. An old friend of her mothers he wants to revisit the events leading to that terrible night & Jinx sees the opportunity to confess finally her hand in the violence. But Lemon has his own secrets to share & over the course of one weekend they strip away the layers of the past to lay bare a story full of jealousy & tragic betrayal. Narrated with a distinct & fiery spice Jinx & Lemon must find their own paths to redemption in this stunning debut novel. ...

Paul Mason's father was a policeman. He was also a member of a sadistic paedophile ring. He would keep Paul locked up & naked in a tiny cupboard under the stairs of their home before sexually abusing him. This cycle of abuse continued for several years & also affected his brother. The cupboard became a horrific prison where fear & terror filled his every moment. The Cupboard Under the Stairs is a story of abuse at the mercy of adults whom Paul should have been able to trust. There followed a life almost destroyed by their actions. It is the harrowing story of one man's fight for justice & an end to the horrific memories that still haunt him daily. ...

This CD Storage box is printed with tasty cupcakes & polka dots with a classic silver label holder on the front. Handy for storage of CDs or anything else you might want to keep safe secure & organized. Approximate dimensions: H 145 x W 140 x D 280mm ...

This cute colouring book is sure to tempt anyone with a sweet tooth. Beautifully illustrated by Buster favourite Ann Kronheimer kids of all ages will love to colour the pages packed with sweet treats. From classic cupcakes chocolates & cookies to the latest baking trends such as whoopie pies & cake pops there are hundreds of delicious delicacies to colour & complete. ...

Cute colourful & endlessly diverse cupcakes never fail to please. Susannah Blake brings together more than 50 simple recipes as well as giving the lowdown on baking equipment ingredients decorating & embellishments & serving suggestions. Simple Cupcakes" show how easy it is to rustle up a plateful of orange & poppyseed or apple & cinnamon cupcakes. From weddings & christenings to Christmas & Halloween Celebrations Cupcakes have perfect ideas to cater for all events. For a dose of decadence try an Indulgent Cupcake like lemon meringue or strawberry cheesecake. Cupcakes for Special Diets allow you to give in to your cupcake cravings even if you follow a dairy-free nut-free gluten-free or low-fat diet. Involve the little ones by helping them bake their own Kids Cupcakes easy enough for children to make with adult help." ...

Packaged in a new kit format this set is filled with everything needed to start making dozens of homemade cupcakes. Included are 100 large & 150 small decorative cupcake liners a pastry bag & five unique piping tips for decorating. A 64-page booklet offers tips & tricks on baking & decorating colour photographs & 14 recipes for cupcakes & frostings. It

Includes:: five recipes adapted from Cupcakes!""

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These pretty cupcake multi drawers are perfect for storing bits & pieces from little girls hair bands & jewellery to older girls stationery. Features include 6 lined drawers with violet ribbon pulls. Bottom drawer can fit A4 documents or notebook. ...

Store & organise your photos in this pretty cupcake photo storage box. Features hinged lid with ribbon pull metal label holder with reversible card that can be written on & 8 inner card dividers that can be written on to organise your favourite shots. ...