' Their realm is held in balance by their union.. . Break that union & the Three Countries will fall apart.' Otori Takeo & Kaede have ruled the Three Countries peacefully for over sixteen years following the events laid out in the epic Tales of the Otori. They have three daughters: Shigeko fifteen years old & heir to the Otori & Maya & Miki thirteen-year-old twins who have inherited the supernatural skills of their father. Kaede knows nothing of the prophecy that Takeo will die at the hands of his son & longs to give him a male child. Nor does she know of the boy he fathered sixteen years ago -- a boy whose heart is filled with hatred & whose skills as a Ghostmaster give him the power to incite the dead. Takeo is determined that clan conflicts will never again ravage the Three Countries but warriors are born to fight: the warlord Arai Zenko has deadly ambitions the Emperor himself has challenged Takeo's rule & despite a delicate truce between the deadly Tribe & the Otori revenge still eats at the heart of renegade leader Kikuta Akio.. . Against these gathering threats Takeo draws strength from his love for Kaede but even this is not beyond the reach of their enemies... ...

Not a conventional history book but a collection of anecdotes & snippets spun together to create a captivating series of tales this book tells the story of England in a unique way: through its fascinating & colourful inn signs. Expect the unexpected! Read how each sign a work of art in its own right represents a small piece of Englands history its cultural political & scientific achievements its heroes & villains its personalities both real & legendary & its ancient customs & folklore. (Did you know: the first official" inn sign the White Hart was the emblem of King Richard II.) Take a random tour of England through London the picturesque cathedral cities old market towns quaint little villages & places of scenic beauty. Visit its legacy of inns & experience first hand the atmosphere of those special places where history was made. Indeed every inn sign is a part of the true treasury that is Englands heritage. Enhanced by extracts from favourite poems written over many centuries The Hart of England is illustrated throughout with photographs of hundreds of signs. A must for everyone who loves England!" ...

This book is an extensively revised edition of a highly successful & comprehensive introductory manual for the use of clinical hypnosis in the treatment of medical & psychological problems & disorders. Written with the interests & needs of the doctor or dentist in mind its practical & clear approach maintains the tradition of high-quality information & usefulness established in previous editions of this book. After exploring the theoretical & historical background to hypnosis & key techniques & approaches the book looks at specific clinical situations & problems in which hypnosis may have an impact & offers specific practical management guidelines including possible scripts. ...

This book tells the fascinating story of the town of Hartlepool. Covering events from the twelfth century through to today it provides a history of life here through the years with informative captions linking the old & the new. Featuring factories streets houses shops schools & churches & the people who lived learned worshipped & worked in them all aspects of life in Hartlepool & surrounding villages is covered. Hartlepool Through Time offers todays residents a unique glimpse of how their town used to look as well as exciting nostalgia in those who used to live or work here. The story of Hartlepool is of course the story of three towns: the ancient Hartlepool clustered around the Headland; the thriving Victorian new town of West Hartlepool; & the amalgamated Hartlepool comprising Old & West Hartlepool. ...

This is the ultimate guide to Hartlepool United featuring over 400 photographs of teams & players many of which have never previously been published. It contains full match stats player profiles & a year-on-year look at Hartlepool. It is a must-have for all Hartlepool United fans. Hartlepool United: The Complete Record" is the definitive record of the club since its formation in 1908. Written by Malcolm Errington the book covers every aspect of Hartlepool Uniteds history from the early days of the North Eastern League through to membership of the Football League to the present day. The book details the history of a unique football club who survived not only wartime bombardments but also a record 14 re-election applications to continue its unbroken membership of the Football League since 1922. Over 400 photographs & illustrations many never previously published support the text & provide an insight into the evolution of the club. Every Football League season is covered with match details including teams & substitutes where applicable. A personal & career biography of all 41 managers is included along with similar details of prominent players. A detailed commentary is included from the foundation of the club in 1908 as a member of the North Eastern League through to membership of the Football League Division 3 North in 1922 & the resulting rollercoaster ride through to the Second World War when the club was forced to withdraw from wartime football due to prevailing circumstances." ...

Dr Abby Di Matteo
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As late summer steals in & the final pearls of barley are gleaned a village comes under threat. A trio of outsiders -- two men & a dangerously magnetic woman -- arrives on the woodland borders & puts up a make-shift camp. That same night the local manor house is set on fire. Over the course of seven days Walter Thirsk sees his hamlet unmade: the harvest blackened by smoke & fear the new arrivals cruelly punished & his neighbours held captive on suspicion of witchcraft. But something even darker is at the heart of his story & he will be the only man left to tell it.. . Told in Jim Crace's hypnotic prose Harvest evokes the tragedy of land pillaged & communities scattered as England's fields are irrevocably enclosed. Timeless yet singular mythical yet deeply personal this beautiful novel of one man & his unnamed village speaks for a way of life lost for ever. ...

Infidelity & long-kept secrets threaten to destroy a family in Pamela Evans gripping new London saga. Its 1920 & ex-land girl Clara Tripp is back home in West London with her family. Despite her engagement to local boy Arnold Clara is feeling trapped in her dead-end job & longs to return to the countryside. An unexpected meeting with old flame Charlie Fenner leads to a temporary job at his familys orchard in Kent. Clara is finally content but the longer she spends with the Fenners the more she begins to suspect that all is not what it seems. What is the dark secret that hangs over them all? As Claras feelings for Charlie grow she realises she has an enemy on the farm who wants her gone at any cost... ...

Painting is to dream said Hundertwasser. When the dream is over I dont remember anything I dreamed about. The painting however remains. It is the harvest of my dream. This statement is at the heart of this engaging introduction to the work of the eccentric artist humanitarian environmentalist & architect who dedicated his life to the beautification of the world we live in. Dozens of activities in this book will captivate children of all ages & take them on a journey through a magical world of creativity & self-fulfillment. The projects here help young readers discover natures gifts encourage exploration of what lies outside ones doorstep & emphasise the importance of ecological harmony as vital to living a happier life. Children & their parents will return again & again to this colourful & entertaining tribute to an artist whose legacy offers hope & inspiration for all of us. ...

Paige has only a few vivid memories of her mother who abandoned her when she was five. Now having left home & her father for dreams of art school & marriage to an ambitious young doctor Paige finds herself with a child of her own. Emotionally & physically exhausted overwhelmed by the demands of her family Paige cannot forget her mothers absence or the shameful memories from her own past. Her next step would have been unthinkable before her doubts about her maternal ability crept into her mind. Is it possible Paiges baby would be better off without her? ...