Yesterday I almost saw her. I was standing on the sun deck looking out to sea revelling in the unexpected warmth of the February sun. A butterfly trembled on a nearby buddleia & suddenly I smelled her perfume. She wasn't there of course. How could she be when I had seen her lying in her coffin just two weeks ago the day before she was buried her casket surrounded by the scented candles she loved? She lay in Cornish ground now... Compulsively-readable & incredibly haunting this is the Sunday Times bestselling debut novel from broadcaster journalist & Book Club champion Judy Finnigan. ...

She was a daughter a wife a mother. She was my friend. But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave? After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated. But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloise's death was not all it seems. With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown & her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wife's mental frailty. When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloise's death as well as her ability to sense Eloise's spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again. Stung by her husband's scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloise's mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friend's great
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- secret. Compulsively-readable & incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist & Book Club champion Judy Finnigan.

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A concise & balanced mix of principles & pragmatics. I loved the tutorial-style game-like program development. This book rekindled my earliest joys of programming. Plus Java Script!" --Brendan Eich creator of Java Script Java Script is the language of the Web & its at the heart of every modern website from the lowliest personal blog to the mighty Google Apps. Though its simple for beginners to pick up & play with Java Script is not a toy-its a flexible & complex language capable of much more than the showy tricks most programmers use it for. Eloquent Java Script goes beyond the cut-&-paste scripts of the recipe books & teaches you to write code thats elegant & effective. Youll start with the basics of programming & learn to use variables control structures functions & data structures. Then youll dive into the real Java Script artistry: higher-order functions closures & object-oriented programming. Along the way youll learn to: * Master basic programming techniques & best practices * Harness the power of functional & object-oriented programming * Use regular expressions to quickly parse & manipulate strings * Gracefully deal with errors & browser incompatibilities * Handle browser events & alter the DOM structure Most importantly Eloquent Java Script will teach you to express yourself in code with precision & beauty. After all great programming is an art not a science-so why settle for a killer app when you can create a masterpiece?" ...

From the bestselling author of the House of Night" series comes the award-winning world of Partholon rich in goddesses intrigue & magic. Part-human part-centaur Elphame has always been different. OK make that very different. The hundreds of shimmering butterflies sent by the goddess Etain to mark her birth were only the beginning. When Elphame is asked to breathe new life into the remote Mac Callan Castle she goes along with it (well stranger things have happened...) & finally shes found her true calling. But Elphame hadnt banked on her life being threatened when the bizarre Fomorian descendents (bat-like humans
- its a long story) return to Mac Callen with their own devastating agenda. Nor the fact that she may have finally found her lifemate...at the most inconvenient time!"
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Elsa Beskows picture books have been known & loved for over a century. This month-to-view calendar is beautifully illustrated with seasonal artwork from Elsa Beskows books. The main US UK & Swedish public holidays are marked. The calendar

Includes:: illustrations from Around the Year The Land of Long Ago Princess Sylvie & Peter in Blueberry L&. All of these are published in English by Floris Books.

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One day a young girl astride a twin-tailed dragon will destroy the monarchy & change the world for ever.. . Kira & Elspeth have already broken FIRST LAW many times over. Now outlawed & running for their lives they are determined to stand amongst the men & fight the unjust FIRST LAW that binds the kingdom. But cruel Lord Dorcon still stands in their way & the heat of his chase is stronger than ever. Strong & determined Kira has done all that she can to protect & shield her younger sister. But now it's time for Elspeth to grow up. When Paradon's muddled magic sends them travelling through time to different eras new challenges & terrifying threats await the separated sisters. Especially to Elspeth left all alone to navigate a past world long before the rule of King Ardon & FIRST LAW. & all the while in a strange alien world of the future Kira must find a way to get back to Elspeth & reunite her family once again. A prophecy to fulfil. A cruel monarchy to upend. The battle continues.. . ...

Gareth Hamilton is stunned when he recognizes Emily Ensworth on his ship. The veil she wears is not enough to disguise her from him
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The Elves & the Shoemaker is a Level Three Read it Yourself book from Ladybird. Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This Read it yourself version of The Elves & the Shoemaker is a level 3 title & so suitable for children who are developing reading confidence & can read simple stories with help. It has a longer story with a wider range of vocabulary to help improve reading stamina. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader. Level 1 Rumpelstiltskin; The Enormous Turnip; The Ugly Duckling; Goldilocks & the Three Bears; Cinderella; Little Red Hen; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Three Billy Goats Gruff Level 2 Chicken Licken; Sly Fox & Red Hen; Town Mouse & Country Mouse; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; Sleeping Beauty; The Three Little Pigs; Level 3 Rapunzel; Hansel & Gretel; Jack & the Beanstalk; The Elves & the Shoemaker Level 4 Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Heidi; The Pied Piper of Hamelin; & The Wizard of Oz. ...

Step into the magical world of Childs Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The flip-up flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence. ...

Fairy stories & traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small hard-wearing format. " The Elves & the Shoemaker" is perfect for reading aloud or for older more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 " Ladybird Tales" to collect so the only problem is which one to choose first!" ...