Diagnosed with breast cancer internationally renowned photographer Gemma Levine determined to use her skill & connections to write a book about her experience that would be a companion a resource an aide & finally a practical guide to the incredible journey all cancer patients must travel if they are to regain control of their life. Medical practitioners researchers support staff therapists even make-up experts & a cordon bleu cook have gladly contributed accounts that added together provide a book of bountiful insights & comfort. It is in the end overcoming the fear of & guilt about the suddenness of the diagnosis & the myriad unknown factors in coping with the treatment of cancer where this remarkable book will prove its worth. The skill & artistry of Gemmas black & white photographs contribute an additional dynamic quality that captures the humanity & ultimately the love so many people involved in the treatment & help of cancer patients bring to bear. This book is above all a message of practical hope. With a Foreword by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall all proceeds from the sale of copies will go to Maggies Foundation. ...

When one long hot summer young Leo is staying with a school-friend at Brandham Hall he begins to act as a messenger between Ted the farmer & Marian the beautiful young woman up at the hall. He becomes drawn deeper & deeper into their dangerous game of deceit & desire until his role brings him to a shocking & premature revelation. The haunting story of a young boy's awakening into the secrets of the adult world The Go-Between" is also an unforgettable evocation of the boundaries of Edwardian society." ...

Colorful & colliding spiritual & soothing crammed with deserted beaches yogic bliss & heady nightlife. Goa is many things to many people but everyone agrees there s nowhere on earth quite like it. Amelia Thomas Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 34 maps 40+ beaches 47 colorful festivals & events Loads of details on yoga & activities Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical info Beach Planner In-depth background Easy-to-read layout ...

Charter a fishing boat at Panjim & watch as the palm trees on the beach recede into the distance. Visit 200 hundred-year-old spice plantations or the Saturday Night Bazaar where live music & food stalls lend the bazaar a festival atmosphere. Travel through humble fishing villages on the Arabian Sea or rustic colonial towns where jungles twist their way around churches & basilicas. From tropical beaches to ghost towns in the jungle Footprintfocus Goa will prove an invaluable companion. * Essentials section with practical tips on getting there & around. * Background section with fascinating information on the regions unique history & culture. * Comprehensive listings of where to eat sleep & play including beach resorts & hiking routes. * Detailed street maps for Panjim & other important towns. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Goa without weighing you down. The content of the Footprintfocus Goa guide has been extracted from Footprints India Handbook. ...

Written in a fast-paced thriller style The Goal is the gripping novel which is transforming management thinking throughout the Western world. The author has been described by Fortune as a 'guru to industry' & by Businessweek as a 'genius'. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry
- even to your bosses
- but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try & improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant
- or it will be closed by corporate HQ with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a colleague from student days
- Jonah
- to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done. The story of Alex's fight to save his plant is more than compulsive reading. It contains a serious message for all managers in industry & explains the ideas which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC) developed by Eli Goldratt. Eliyahu M. Goldratt is an internationally recognized leader in the development of new business management concepts & systems & acts as an educator to many of the world's corporations. The 20th anniversary edition

Includes:: a series of detailed case study interviews by David Whitford Editor at Large Fortune Small Business which explore how organizations around the world have been transformed by Eli Goldratt's ideas.






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Santiago has made his mark in the UK Premier league as a magic midfielder with Newcastle United. But European football now beckons & he finds himself playing alongside stars such as Beckham Raul & Zidane for Real Madrid. But playing in the UEFA Champions League can bring new pressures
- new challenges: fighting to keep his place in the squad trying to resist the temptations surrounding a successful footballer aiming to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend back home. Sometimes dreams can turn sour...
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Santiago Munez is back in England & playing in the Premiership once again. Hes also been selected for the 2010 World Cup & is playing on the form of his life. But things in his personal life are more complicated
- his troublesome brother has moved from Spain to England to learn to play football like his brother his wife Ros has a new job & they have a three-year-old daughter to take care of. When disaster strikes during an international warm-up match & Santi is injured it looks like his dream of playing in the greatest competition of them all is over. Can he prove himself physically & mentally match-fit in time for the finals...?
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Eddie loves playing football but his coach is always criticising him & the rest of the team don't give him any support. What's worse his older brother Matthew is the best player in the school. But when Matthew falls ill the team need a striker to step in at the last moment. At last this is Eddie's chance to prove himself. Will he be able to live up to the challenge? ...

Universally acclaimed as the greatest sportsman of the modern era someone who transformed not just his sport but the cultural status of athletes everywhere Muhammad Ali still towers over the sweet science of boxing almost two decades after announcing his retirement. Acknowledged as one of the most remarkable personalities of our time & undoubtedly the most popular sporting personality ever his status as the finest heavyweight champion to grace a ring is beyond all doubt. To honor this living legend Taschen created an epic book as powerful & vibrant as the man himself a phenomenal artefact that reflects the scale of Alis many achievements: GOAT
- Greatest Of All Time" is a book with the power courage depth creativity & dazzling energy of its extraordinary subject. For those who coveted the Collectors Edition but couldnt make the weight here is the unlimited Trade Edition at a price that puts The Greatest within reach of all."
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There are well over 200 identifiable breeds of goat in the world with some 13 in the UK as well as many cross-breeds. Distinctive cheese & yoghurt prime lean meat & highly prized cashmere & mohair fibre are all products of this unique species. In this illustrated manual the author provides essential information for successful goat keeping. In addition Hilary Matthews has written a chapter on showing which should give the reader an insight into the world of the show ring. Subjects covered include: characteristics & breeds; breeding & reproduction; kid rearing; milk production & dairy work; goat fibre & production; health & disease; showing; & profitable goat keeping. ...