Didier Drogba...the name strikes fear into defenders throughout football & excites fans around the world. The giant forwards life story is as amazing as some of the goals which have turned him into a hero on two continents. Born in 1978 in Abidjan the capital of the troubled African state of Ivory Coast he was sent to live in France with an uncle a professional footballer at the tender age of five. At the age of nineteen Drogba signed with Le Mans before moving to Guingamp & becoming an Ivory Coast international. In 2004 Chelsea splashed out GBP 24 million to bring him from Olympique Marseilles to Stamford Bridge. His goals & commitment won supporters hearts but he has courted controversy along the way apparently confessing to diving in opposition penalty areas & his sending off in a brutal Champions League clash with Barcelona led to one of the worlds top referees quitting the game. He has even had to face competition for his place from Ukrainian goal-machine Andriy Shevchenko. Now one of the highest-paid footballers in the world his amazing life story reveals the struggle of his early years his battle for acceptance on & off the football field & the truth about his rivalry with Shevchenko in a story that really is stranger than fiction. ...

Dido Twite is waylaid by her father the shady Abednego Twite acting on instructions from his evil patron. Why is Dido so urgently needed in Wapping? Why are King Richards friends all accidentally drowning in the Thames? How does hard-drinking Mrs Lily Bloodvessel figure in this intricate plot with her cellar full of sleeping guttersnipes? Another rollercoasting story by Joan Aiken in which Didos scheming Pa finally receives his comeuppance. ...

My life had always been blissfully wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything. Suddenly my sister Georgia & I were orphans. We put our lives into storage & moved to Paris to live with my grandparents. & I knew my shattered heart my shattered life would never feel normal again. Then I met Vincent. Mysterious sexy & unnervingly charming Vincent Delacroix appeared out of nowhere & swept me off my feet. Just like that I was in danger of losing my heart all over again. But I was ready to let it happen. Of course nothing is ever that easy. Because Vincent is no normal human. He has a terrifying destiny one that puts his life at risk every day. He also has enemies...immortal murderous enemies who are determined to destroy him & all of his kind. ...

In April 1924 the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher must face her darkest fears & confront the one person shes tried to avoid-the dentist. But upon arriving for her appointment she discovers the dentist stone-cold dead. The circumstances of his death are suspicious but everyone seems anxious to write it off as accidental. Once again it falls to the redoubtable Daisy to uncover the truth behind this case of murder most foul. Critical Praise for The Daisy Dalrymple" novels by Carola Dunn: " Replete with well-drawn characters snappy dialogue & interesting plot twists... Easily the best entry in a charming series." (" Booklist" on " Mistletoe & Murder"). " The period sense remains vivid the characterizations are excellent & the mysteries are if anything more perplexing than ever." (" The Oregonian" on " Rattle His Bones"). " Daisy & her husband spring into action surrounded by historical armaments secret rooms hidden treasure & family secrets. For fans of British cozies & Dorothy Sayers novels this is a very inviting situation." (" Library Journal" on " Mistletoe & Murder"). " Styx & Stones is a swift deeply enjoyable read. While Dunns influences are many she ultimately makes this territory her own." (" The Register-Guard"). " Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller " Rattle His Bones" is a charming look at life after the first World War." (" Romantic Times"). " Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations & a vivid sense of place & with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure." (" Publishers Weekly" on " The Case of the Murdered Muckraker")." ...

Featuring Jack Reacher hero of the new blockbuster movie starring Tom Cruise. Jack Reacher alone strolling nowhere. A Chicago street in bright sunshine. A young woman struggling on crutches. He offers her a steadying arm. & turns to see a handgun aimed at his stomach. Chained in a dark van racing across America Reacher doesn't know why they've been kidnapped. The woman claims to be FBI. She's certainly tough enough. But at their remote destination will raw courage be enough to overcome the hopeless odds? ...

15 3” die-cast cars from Motor Max in assorted colours. Motormax manufactures die cast & plastic replicas of various kinds of vehicles including cars planes & motorcycles. Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts which present a choking hazard. ...

Collecting diecast toy cars has become an increasingly popular hobby over the last 25 years. Many of the classic diecast cars of the 1950s & 1960s are now valuable collectors items & surviving examples in mint & boxed condition regularly fetch significant sums at specialist auctions. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the companies that made these toys in the 1950s & 1960s not only in Britain but in other European countries the USA Japan & beyond. Major names such as Dinky Toys Corgi Toys Spot-On & Matchbox (Great Britain) Solido (France) Marklin & Gama (Germany ) Tekno (Denmark) & Tootsietoy (USA) are examined but a unique feature of the book is the wealth of information provided on many smaller & more obscure brands. These include Crescent Budgie Chad Valley & Lone Star (UK) CIJ & JRD (France) Dalia (Spain) Buby (Argentina) Gamda (Israel) & many others about which information is hard to come by. A special chapter is devoted to early Japanese diecast models by Cherryca Phenix Model Pet & Diapet which are among the rarest & most sought-after of all diecasts. Fascinating insights into company histories are provided together with 300 photographs of rare examples of the toys themselves in mint condition with their original boxes. A further unique feature is the inclusion of a large selection of colourful & evocative illustrations from catalogues & period trade advertisements. For the newcomer to the collecting hobby this book will provide an ideal guide to the history of the manufacturers active in this field while experienced collectors will make many new discoveries. At the end of the book readers will find a handy glossary listing the names of many of the companies that manufactured diecast toy cars in the 1950s & 1960s. ...

The way you look & feel is largely dictated by what you eat. By learning to read your body's signs & making the necessary adjustments to your diet you'll lose weight sleep better live longer & feel amazing. The Diet Doctors Inside & Out contains all the dietary & lifestyle advice you need for life-changing results. It shows you not only how you can diagnose key health problems yourself but how with the correct diet & lifestyle adjustments you can address them & avoid more serious problems in the future. Written by the presenters of the popular channel five television programme it's packed with quick-reference picture guides easy home tests for self-diagnosis & simple easy-to-swallow diet plans based on what your body needs. The Diet Doctors will make your body beautiful inside & out. ...

People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) & casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a diet that excludes gluten casein monosodium glutamate & aspartame & these persuaded Marilyn Le Breton to put her autistic son Jack on the diet. This is the book that Marilyn wishes had been available to her when she first did so. In it she explains what the diet is all about & how it works what foods can form part of the diet & what should be excluded. She addresses frequently asked questions & misconceptions such as ' Is the diet too difficult & time-consuming? How strictly do I need to adhere to it? Is the diet expensive to implement?' & gives practical advice on basic equipment & ingredients what to expect when your child starts the diet how to adapt family meals & how to minimise cross-contamination in the kitchen. The book

Includes:: a wide selection of recipes an extensive list of addresses & websites of suppliers of foodstuffs in the UK & suggestions for finding out more information. It is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for those living in the UK. Marilyn's own experience & sensible approach ensure that this book will be invaluable for any parent of a child with autism or any adult considering embarking on the diet.

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Around 40 nutrients are considered in detail in this report from the Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy (COMA). Sources include much published information contributions from independent experts & the reports of four expert Working Groups. The committee has introduced values other than RDIs (Recommended Daily Intakes) & RNIs (Reference Nutrient Intakes) as the members concluded that for most of the population the RNI or RDA values represent substantially more than is required for health. The extra values used in this report will provide more detailed guidance & will be particularly useful in the interpretation of dietary surveys. ...