This is a comprehensive guide to divorce dissolution & separation offering practical assistance throughout the process for married couples cohabiting couples or those in civil partnerships. Splitting up is never easy
- the emotional upheaval especially when children are involved the legal complexities & the financial implications make even the most amicable parting a demanding business. This indispensable guide considers in clear easy-to follow language what happens when couples divorce how the situation differs for unmarried couples & considers civil partnerships & the process of how these are dissolved. It is fully updated for 2010 with changes to the CSA. It offers advice for married & unmarried couples & those in civil partnerships. It discusses ways of minimising unnecessary conflict & costs. It explains how to choose a solicitor & when to go to court. It examines the needs of children advising on maintenance settlements parental responsibility & legal rights. It covers law & procedures in England Scotland & Northern Irel&.
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There's no such thing as an easy divorce. On top of the emotional turmoil there are also numerous other concerns
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The tales of the various monarchs of Britain are some of the most interesting in our history. From Henry VIII & his six wives & Edward VIII's abdication to some of our lesser known & mythical monarchs such as King Arthur Divorced Beheaded Died..." takes you on a gallop through the history of Britain's monarchs from the legendary King Brutus through the houses of Tudor & Stuart & up to the Windsors including the major monarchs of Scotland & Wales. Discover the sticky end that befell Edward II the story of the teenage queen of England who reigned for less than a fortnight & find out whether Macbeth really was a king of Scotl&. Presented in an accessible chronological format " Divorced Beheaded Died..." will fill all those gaps in your history knowledge together with some fascinating & amusing facts that are guaranteed to entertain any history enthusiast." ...

A light-hearted & comic romp from the nation's favourite storyteller & author of The Loner. Footloose fancy free & ready to get back in the game newly divorced Ben is back home with mum which is just where she wants him. But best mate Dickie has other ideas & soon they are sharing a flat up to all sorts & plotting Ben's future romantic adventures. But being single isn't all it's cracked up to be. Ben staggers from one disaster to another -- all under the beady gaze of his ex who may not want him but doesn't want anyone else to have him either! & then there's Ben's co-worker Poppy who seems very interested in his escapades too -- could she have plans of her own? Laugh-out-loud funny & based on true stories that you just couldn't make up Divorced & Deadly is the perfect feel-good read. ...

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two" which is aimed at children whose reading ability & confidence allows them to tackle longer & more complex stories. It tells the story of Diwali the Indian festival of lights from its beginnings in Hindu & Sikh tradition to how it is celebrated in the modern day. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is a senior lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University." ...

This is the new edition of the DIY manual you can't afford to be without. It offers expert know-how with step-by-step show-how for success every time! Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project find out how to tackle any DIY task with complete confidence following this revised & updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques the simple clear un-intimidating instructions ensure even hard jobs are made easy whatever your level of ability. Every step is presented sequentially & photographically breaking down each stage of a DIY job from choosing tools to performing tasks to simple fixes for common problems. A helpful overview keeps you on track by showing you the entire sequence of events from start to finish. Plus new eco-friendly options will help you DIY the green way. ...

DIY Fashionista means that you can re-create the most coveted looks & catwalk trends yourself by doing projects that are professionallooking inexpensive to make & reuse items you already have or can easily source from markets & secondhand stores. With 40 projects ranging from accessories such as jewellery shoes & handbags to bigger projects for dresses skirts trousers & tops the book covers a range of treatments such as customizing beginner sewing techniques & jewellery-making. Along with How to DIY introduction theres advice on thrift shopping & collecting materials as well as information on updating your wardrobe. A beautifully illustrated publication with a fashion-forward feel the book makes sewing & customizing your clothes fun & easy. ...

This hands-on guide will help you prepare for & manage simple home repairs & improvements. Jeff Howell (the Sunday Telegraphs DIY columnist) & a host of other experts guide you through the trials & tribulations of DIY helping you to carry out a range of projects
- from fixing a leaky tap to hanging wallpaper
- safely cheaply & with minimum disruption. The full-colour drawings illustrate the step-by-step techniques & the lay-flat binding is perfect for on-the-job DIY advice. DIY For Dummies covers: PART I
- Planning Your Home Improvement Projects Chapter 1: Gearing Up for Your DIY Adventures Chapter 2: Being Safe & Prepared Chapter 3: Working with (And within) a Budget PART II
- Basic Home Maintenance & Improvement Chapter 1: Repairing Walls & Putting Up Shelves Chapter 2: Windows Dont Have to Be a Pane Chapter 3: Doors: An Open-&-Shut Case Chapter 4: Roofs & Walls Chapter 5: Dealing with Damp Chapter 6: Electrical Repairs & Replacements PART III
- Painting & Wallpapering Chapter 1: Planning Your Painting Project Chapter 2: Preparing Surfaces for Painting Chapter 3: Painting Finishing & Cleaning Up Chapter 4: Choosing Wallpaper & Preparing Walls Chapter 5: Hanging Wallpaper PART V
- Carpentry Woodworking & Flooring Chapter 1: Flooring: Keeping a Leg Up on Foot Traffic Chapter 2: Drilling Driving Fastening & Gluing Chapter 3: Understanding the Carpentry Process Chapter 4: Finishing Wood PART VI
- Plumbing Chapter 1: The Plumbing System in Your Home Chapter 2: Heating Ventilating & Insulating Your Home Chapter 3: Plumbing Materials & Tools Chapter 4: Unblocking a Sink or Bath Drain Chapter 5: Unblocking & Fixing a Toilet Chapter 6: Fixing a Dripping Tap






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This is the ultimate problem-solving & crisis-preventing home care guide
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Packed with inspiring ideas & practical advice on tools & techniques the Reader's Digest DIY Manual" is an essential in every household. It contains invaluable advice for anyone fixing extending decorating renovating or building their home. Whether you want to know how to repair a leak wallpaper a stairwell or lay a patio it's all here. Each project is laid out with step-by-step instructions & clear photographs drawings & diagrams. The completely up-to-date text reflects new legislation including the latest wiring & glazing regulations. This updated edition also

Includes:: new material on energy-saving DIY providing information on assessing & improving your home's energy efficiency rating government grants available for energy-saving improvements advice on choosing eco-friendly paints & flooring installing solar panels & the latest energy & water-saving home appliances."

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