GETTING OUR WAY recounts nine stories from Britains diplomatic annals over the last five hundred years in which the diplomats themselves are at the centre of the narrative. It is an inside account of their extraordinary experiences sometimes in the face of physical danger often at historys hinge. Be it Henry Killigrews mission to Edinburgh in 1572 Castlereagh at the Congress of Vienna Our Man in Washington & the Nassau Deal or the handover of Hong Kong to China we can see how Britain has viewed its interests in the world & sought to advance them. Some of these dramatic episodes record triumph some failure but all of them illustrate how the three pillars of the national interest
- security prosperity & values
- have been the foundation of British foreign policy for half a century. Each story is illuminated by colourful anecdotes & insights drawn from Christopher Meyers first-hand experience of international relations. Moreover the book is a salutary reminder that foreign policy & diplomacy begin & end with the national interest. & far from being the preserve of aloof aristocrats the pursuit of our national interest is replete with an extraordinary combination of high principle & low cunning vice & virtue all with the specific aim of getting our way.

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Have you ever had your heart broken? How did you get over it? Did a tub of ice cream cheer you up? Did you delete his number & start again? Are you now friends with your ex? Perhaps youre godmother to his children? In which case youre a weirdo & this book is not for you. But if you reacted with denial begging or a spot of casual witchcraft then youve come to the right place. This is one womans journey from love to lunacy & back again.. . ...

Getting Ready For Christmas is the story of Jesus birth told through the eyes of the animals there. This book is a great gift for a child to look & listen to as the beautiful illustrations help make the story easy to underst&. Suitable for ages 4 & under. ...

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Getting Rid of Matthew" is the brilliantly witty novel from Jane Fallon. What to do if Matthew your secret lover of the past four years finally decides to leave his wife Sophie & their two daughters & move into your flat just when you're thinking that you might not want him anymore... Plan A: Stop shaving your armpits. & your bikini line. Tell him you have a moustache that you wax every six weeks Stop having sex with him. Pick holes in the way he dresses. Don't brush your teeth. Or your hair. Or pluck out the stray hag-whisker that grows out of your chin. Buy incontinence pads & leave them lying around. Plan B: Accidentally on purpose bump into his wife Sophie Give yourself a fake name & identity Befriend Sophie Actually begin to really like Sophie Snog Matthew's son (who's the same age as you by the way. You're not a paedophile) Buy a cat & give it a fake name & identity Befriend Matthew's children. Unsuccessfully Watch your whole plan go absolutely horribly wrong " Getting Rid of Matthew" is the sharp & hilariously funny novel from Jane Fallon. It was also a Richard & Judy pick. Praise for Jane Fallon: " Intelligent edgy & witty". (" Glamour"). "A brilliant & original tale". (" Sun"). " Chick lit with an edge". (" Guardian"). Jane Fallon is the multi-award-winning television producer behind shows such as " This Life" " Teachers" & "20 Things to Do before You're 30". Her novels are " Getting Rid of Matthew" " Foursome" " Got You Back" & " The Ugly Sister"." ...

The definitive introduction to FOREX trading Getting Started in Currency Trading Fourth Edition is both an introduction & a reference manual for beginning & intermediate traders. Starting with a description of the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market & a brief history the book

Includes:: an invaluable section made up of relevant FOREX terms clearly defined using examples. The FOREX market has grown substantially & evolved dramatically in recent years & this new edition is designed to help the reader to adapt & take advantage of these changes. Including coverage of how to open a trading account a step-by-step walk through the physical processes of placing & liquidating currency orders & information on trading strategy & tactics complete with fundamental & technical analysis the book has everything needed to assist the trader in the decision making process.* New edition is revised & expanded to take into account all of the recent changes in the currency market* Now

Includes:: a step-by-step introduction for the new trader & additional material on regulation* FOREX arithmetic calculations are presented in a clear easy to understand way * Recommendations guidelines & caveats appear throughout the book This new edition of Getting Started in Currency Trading contains significant new information including a chapter on computers & FOREX managed FOREX & new information about regulation alongside the authors successful trading plan designed to help the reader put it all together.



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If you can knit & purl you can knit your very own socks & veteran sock knitter Ann Budd shows you how in Getting Started Knitting Socks. Each step
- from casting on stitches for the leg to working the misunderstood Kitchener stitch at the toe
- is broken down into its basic elements & illustrated with clear photographs & drawings. Along the way you'll learn the fundamentals of sock knitting a variety of ways to achieve similar results & a host of time-proven tips that ensure success. In Getting Started Knitting Socks you'll find basic instructions for knitting socks at five different gauges & for five different sizes. Whether you want to knit a pair of delicate dress socks for your ten-year-old niece a pair of sturdy book socks for your older brother or a pair of bulky slipper socks for yourself we've got your feet covered. If you get tired of the basic sock add some color or texture either by following one of the 16 patterns provided or by adding your own stitch pattern
- dozens of rib cable & lace patterns are provided for your own experimentation. So get started knitting socks
- soon you'll have made your first sock.. .then its mate. Then before you know it you'll be your own sock-knitting machine.



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Love the idea of making handcrafted wire jewelry but just don't know how to begin? Grab a copy of Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry & start learning! More than 100 color photographs & illustrations walk you step by step from where & how to shop for wire & beads choosing the right kind & gauge of wire to what tools-of-the-trade you'll need to borrow or buy. You'll learn how to make basic jewelry components such as loops jump rings findings & connectors & then create one or all of the 6 projects including earrings rings a bracelet
- or decorated cards. An abundance of tips & resources will keep those ideas flowing. With this book as your guide you'll master the art of creating beautiful wire jewelry & gifts in no time!
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Get a thorough introduction to Arduino the open-source electronics prototyping platform that's taking the design & hobbyist world by storm. Updated to cover the latest Arduino hardware & software the second edition of Getting Started with Arduino gives you lots of ideas for projects & helps you get going on them right away. From getting organized to putting the final touches on your project all the information you need is right in this short book. Inside you'll learn about: * Interaction design & physical computing * The Arduino hardware & software development environment * Basics of electricity & electronics * Prototyping on a solderless breadboard * Working with sensors (such as LEDs) & actuators (such as switches & knobs) With inexpensive hardware & open-source software components that you can download free getting started with Arduino is a snap. To use the introductory examples in this book all you need is an Arduino USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable to connect it to your computer an LED some wire & resistors. Join hundreds of thousands of hobbyists who have discovered this incredible (and educational) platform. Getting Started with Arduino gets you in on the fun! ...

With every supermarket now featuring an organic" section the demand for organically-grown meat & dairy products has risen rapidly in recent years. Small farmers have taken note & many more beginners are considering cattle as a viable farm commodity. GETTING STARTED WITH BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE is the essential handbook for this growing audience. Heather Smith Thomas a lifelong cattle rancher & author of several previous books for more experienced farmers offers a succinct laypersons guide to the basics of raising a small herd of cattle whether for meat or dairy products. She outlines both organic & natural farming methods & covers all the information needed to get started & be successful. GETTING STARTED WITH BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE encourages new & beginner farmers to start small & start right. Thomas explains as simply as possible the basics of selecting & raising a calf along with feeding shelter & care guide-lines. She also covers breeding & calving as well as tips for managing a herd throughout the seasons. Theres basic health care information for preventing disease & addressing common ailments. For those raising beef cattle Thomas offers guidelines for butchering; for those raising dairy cattle there are step-by-step guidelines on milking. With a whole new generation returning to the farm who dont have a family history of farming GETTING STARTED WITH BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE is a much-needed resource. Heather Smith Thomas has devoted her life to passing on the knowledge understanding & attitude necessary for becoming a successful farmer." ...