Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller former Children's Laureate & multi-award winner. This is a fresh reissue of a much-loved story with a beautiful new cover. Turned away by his own son Cessie's long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most
- a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only Cessie loves him & is determined to help him escape & unravel the truth of his past
- a past that comes to him only in glimpses
- a lifeboat a tin of condensed milk & a terrifying night on the beaches of Dunkirk in World War II.


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When Jamie & Tom spot the fierce Allosaurus in their secret dino world they decide to observe it from a distance. But when the dinosaur spots them the chase is on. The boys & Wanna run for their lives & find a secret cave to hide in but the Allosaurus soon sniffs them out. What can they use to mask their scent & escape from the fierce predator once & for all? ...

New from the publishers of the Cool Camping & Wild Swimming series comes Escape Routes; a unique cycling guide thats less about the destination & more about enjoying the journey there
- & back. Matt Carroll maps out 60 unforgettable rides across England from an easy 5 mile-meander to a 20-mile day trip with something for every level of cyclist on every kind of bike. Enjoy the rush of freewheeling down a hill with the beautiful English countryside gliding by. Get up close & personal with Englands most gorgeous coastline. When youre out on your bike you can go where you want when you want
- all in your own sweet time. Combining inspirational photography beautiful h&-drawn maps engaging writing & essential practical information
- including where to hire bicyles en route
- this stunning book will guide you through Englands most breathtaking cycle rides. & when youre ready to give your legs a rest theres a detailed list of cracking places to eat drink & sleep. Hop on to your bike & enjoy the ride.



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' No need to count calories go hungry or diet ever again' The Times This revolutionary book reveals: * Ten reasons why eating a low-fat calorie controlled diet makes sustained weight loss virtually impossible. * Why the less hungry you are the more weight you'll lose. * How different types of calories have different fattening potential. * Why weight is not just about calories but the impact our diet has on key hormones including insulin & leptin. * Why you should ignore foods labelled 'low fat' or 'light'. * Why aerobic exercise has little impact on weight & the type of exercise that does. * The simple & mental tricks to ensure permanent success. ...

Condemned to death the engineer Ziani Vaatzes escaped from Mezentia. His implacable determination to return home led him to contrive an intricate plan to bring down the Republic a plan which require a war. He regrets the deaths. But he had no choice. Duke Valens dragged his people into the war to save the life of one woman. Then he killed her husb&. Now allied to the nomadic barbarians who have the manpower to defeat Mezentia the Duke regrets the evil he's done. But he had no choice. Secretary Psellus never wanted to rule the Republic or fight a desperate siege for its survival. Trying to make sense of how it all happened he finds himself compelled to investigate the circumstances of Vaatzes' crime. He is terrified of what he might find out but he has no choice. The machine has been built. All that remains is to set it in motion. ...

The first of its kind this book provides a unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans. Mike Kim who worked with refugees on the Chinese border for four years recounts their experiences of enduring famine sex-trafficking & torture as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to escape the repressive regime of their homeland & make new lives. One of the few Americans granted entry into the secretive ' Hermit Kingdom ' Kim came to know the isolated country & its people intimately. His North Korean friends entrusted their secrets to him as they revealed the government's brainwashing tactics & confessed their true thoughts about the repressive regime that so rigidly controls their lives. Civilians & soldiers alike spoke of what North Koreans think of Americans & war with America. Children remembered the suffering they endured through the famine. Women & girls recalled their horrific experiences at the hands of sex-traffickers. Former political prisoners shared their memories of beatings torture & executions in the gulags. With the permission of these courageous individuals Kim now shares their stories & recounts his dramatic experiences leading North Koreans to asylum through the six-thous&-mile modern-day underground railway through Asia. His unflinching narrative exposes the truth about North Korea stripping away the last veils that still shroud this brutal dictatorship. ...

The first of its kind this book provides a unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans. Mike Kim who worked with refugees on the Chinese border for four years recounts their experiences of enduring famine sex-trafficking & torture as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to escape the repressive regime of their homeland & make new lives. One of the few Americans granted entry into the secretive Hermit Kingdom Kim came to know the isolated country & its people intimately. His North Korean friends entrusted their secrets to him as they revealed the governments brainwashing tactics & confessed their true thoughts about the repressive regime that so rigidly controls their lives. Civilians & soldiers alike spoke of what North Koreans think of Americans & war with America. Children remembered the suffering they endured through the famine. Women & girls recalled their horrific experiences at the hands of sex-traffickers. Former political prisoners shared their memories of beatings torture & executions in the gulags. With the permission of these courageous individuals Kim now shares their stories & recounts his dramatic experiences leading North Koreans to asylum through the six-thous&-mile modern-day underground railway through Asia. His unflinching narrative exposes the truth about North Korea stripping away the last veils that still shroud this brutal dictatorship. ...

Murderer philanthropist drug dealer politician devil saint: many words have been used to describe Pablo Escobar but one is irrefutable
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No cook should be without the original unabridged translation of Auguste Escoffier's masterpiece Le Guide Culinaire a classic recipe reference resource which popularized haute cuisine as we know it when it was first published in 1903. This handsome new edition is a treasure-trove of over 5 000 recipes to guide chefs cooking along classic lines as well as inspire them with fresh ideas. These French dishes form the foundation of modern culinary art & with it the work of every trained chef who rightly revere this fascinating historical document. Not only a reference for professionals it's also a fascinating read for any foodie offering an insight into the history & development of modern cookery & the route of French culinary art from the Victorian age to our own kitchens. In his notes we can see Escoffier's philosophy of cooking: modern simple & clean. This lavish new edition has been beautifully repackaged &

Includes:: a foreword by award-winning chef Heston Blumenthal. It's also been significantly reduced in price so that it can take its rightful place on the bookshelves of chefs trainee chefs & students of the culinary arts as well as anyone who enjoys taking cooking seriously.

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Mr Hoppy a retired bachelor harbours a secret passion for his neighbour the lovely Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another... Alfie her pet tortoise. Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival & win the love of his lady will delight & amaze involving as it does a cryptic riddle & no fewer than a hundred & forty tortoises large & small. ...