In her latest paperback the Sunday Times & New York Times bestselling author of Damaged tells the story of the Dawn a sweet & seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her. Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet & seemingly well balanced girl Dawn's outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful that even she could not remember it. During the first night Cathy awoke to see Dawn looming above Cathy's baby's cot her eyes staring & blank. She sleepwalks
- which Cathy learns is often a manifestation in disturbed children. It becomes a regular & frightening occurrence & Cathy is horrified to find Dawn lighting a match whilst mumbling it's not my fault in her sleep one night. Cathy discovers Dawn is playing truant from school & struggling to make friends. More worryingly she finds her room empty one night & her pillow covered in blood. Dawn has been self-harming in order to release the pain of her past. When Dawn attempts suicide Cathy realises that she needs more help than she can give. Dawn's mother eventually confides in her that Dawn was sent away to live with relatives in Ireland between the ages of 5 & 9 & Cathy soon realises that the horrors Dawn was exposed to during this time have left her a very disturbed little girl.
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Spero Lucas has a new line of work. Since he returned home after serving in Iraq he has been doing special investigations for a defence attorney. Hes good at it & he has carved out a niche: recovering stolen property no questions asked. His cut is 40%. A high-profile crime boss who has heard of Lucass speciality hires him to find out who has been stealing from his operation. Its the biggest job Lucas has ever been offered & he quickly gets a sense of whats going on. But before he can close in he tangles with a world of men whose amorality & violence leave him reeling. Is any cut worth your family your lover your life? ...

Joe Hunter vs Luke Rickard a killer who has stolen his identity & committed a vicious double murder. His motive? Revenge. His method? A blade. His mission? Kill anyone Hunter holds dear. It is a deadly duel of wits that takes Hunter from the streets of Miami to the squalid barrios of Colombia to the jungle hideaway of a drug baron. & brings him face to face with his past. Revenge is a dish best served cold & Joe needs a cool head if Rickard is not to cut & run. CUT & RUN
- the fourth high-octane adventure for Joe Hunter the man whose mission is to rid the world of bad guys.
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' This is the only cut flower book you'll ever need'! This unique publication is packed with straight forward information on how to care for & condition over 140 fresh cut flowers both at the florists shop & in the home. Florists floristry students flowers arrangers brides
- indeed anyone who enjoys having flowers in the home will find this book invaluable. Filled with easy to follow care instructions flower availability colour range & vase life there are also tips on simple arranging plus their suitability for wedding work. Every flower has been photographed in full colour making identification easy. Arranged in alphabetical order of botanical names there is also an index of common names to help you find your favourite flower
- plus a mini floral miscellany of wedding anniversaries national flowers & rose meanings. Printed in paperback in a convenient A5 size & spiral bound for easy use this book has been specifically designed to fit into a college bag or workbox. This is an indispensible flower guide you'll not want to be without.

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When D.I. Geraldine Steel relocates to the quiet rural town of Woolsmarsh she expects to find her new home to be somewhere where nothing much ever happens; a space where she can battle her demons in private. But when she finds herself pitted against a twisted killer preying on local young women she quickly discovers how wrong she is... By day the park is a place for childrens games for people walking their dogs or taking a short cut to avoid the streets. But in the shadows a predator prowls hunting for a fresh victim. When an unwitting bystander comes forward as a witness she quickly becomes the next object of his murderous obsessions
- someone whom the killer must stop at all costs. D.I. Geraldine Steel is locked into a race against time determined to find the killer before they discover yet another naked corpse. But can she save the lives of the towns young women
- or will Geraldine herself become the killers ultimate trophy?

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Portsmouth's major drug dealer's time is up. For years Bazza Mackenzie has made millions selling cocaine & heroin into the streets of Portsmouth. He's laundered the money & on the surface at least is one of Hampshire's great & the good. The police have had enough & a year long undercover operation is set up to trap Mackenzie. But when one of the investigation's leading lights is run over & put in hospital Joe Faraday is drafted in to wrap things up. It should be a dream job but Joe fears someone will move in to fill the vacuum when Bazza is gone. Bazza seems to be one step ahead of the investigation at every turn in any case. & then Faraday's son J-J is arrested. He faces a manslaughter charge for supplying drugs to an addict who has subsequently overdosed... ...

Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) made by the body. It is essential for good health & is found in every cell in the body. However a high cholesterol level in the blood (hypercholesterolaemia) is associated with an increased risk of heart disease & stroke. Seven out of 10 people over the age of 45 have high cholesterol. Cut Your Cholesterol demystifies the subject quickly clearly & concisely. Packed with accessible information about cholesterol & advice to help you identify if you have raised cholesterol levels the book

Includes:: a clinically proven three-month programme to help you wash cholesterol out of your system & improve your cholesterol balance.

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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Cut-throat Celts including why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on how to preserve your enemys brain & why the Celts laughed at funerals. With a bold accessible new look & a heap of extra-horrible bits these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. ...

Cute & Easy Baby Knits is a collection of 25 charming designs to keep little ones cosy & comfortable all year round. Discover classic designs for bootees & a bonnet to give to newborns or fresh modern items like the textured tunic sweater using knit & purl stitches & the pretty skirt with daisy border & ribbed waistb&. Make practical items that are certain to be a hit such as the cellular blanket to wrap up a baby or knit gifts for others such as a big soft bear or bunting with bells on the tips that will jingle above a babys bed. The projects are designed to be accessible to all as Susie Johns an author of more than 30 books uses her experience to create patterns that can be knitted by beginners as well as more competent crafters. A variety of techniques which give delicate detailing & eye-catching features to the knits are clearly explained in a handy section at the front of the book. ...

Keep your little one looking adorable & feeling comfortable with Cute & Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes. Using only the softest yarns crochet expert Nicki Trench has created this striking collection of jackets dresses booties hats & more that make the perfect gift for newborns & toddlers. Crochet Know-how covers all the techniques you will need & is a great resource for more confident crocheters to brush up on a stitch. In Sweaters & Cardigans you will find clothes to keep little ones warm & cozy such as the Breton-style sweater for a boy or the cardigan with embroidered daisies for a girl. Outdoor Accessories has hats & blankets that are perfect for outdoor excursions while Jackets & Booties has slippers ponchos & more in a range of soft pastel colors. Finally theres Toys Accessories & Room Decorations filled with fun items including an adorable mobile with crocheted animals & blocks with a bell to stimulate your babys mind. With 35 cute & easy projects in total theres more than enough to keep even the keenest crochet hook busy. ...