During the nineteenth century Willington Mill near Wallsend gained an infamous reputation for being haunted. Bizarre noises apparitions & poltergeist activity dogged the premises & were experienced by dozens of credible witnesses. The case attracted the interest of the countrys leading psychical researchers of the time but the mystery was never solved
- until now. Using a wide variety of contemporary sources along with cutting-edge investigative techniques Michael J. Hallowell & Darren W. Ritson have pieced together the true story of Willington Mill. As well as detailing the fascinating phenomena that occurred in the building " The Haunting of Willington Mill" is at last able to offer an explanation for one of Englands most enigmatic & puzzling hauntings. In this book for the first time the full truth about what occurred at that sleepy Tyneside village has been laid bare for all to see". (Colin Wilson)."
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violet Willoughby doesnt believe in ghosts especially since her mother has worked as a fraudulent medium for a decade. violet has taken part in enough of her mothers tricks to feel more than a little jaded about anyhting supernatural. The ghosts however believe in violet & shes been seeing them everywhere. One ghost in particular needs violet to use her emerging gift to solve her murder.. .and prevent the ghosts twin sister from suffering the same fate. ...

Topsy & Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world & this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. It's Topsy & Tim's birthday & that means a party! Follow their adventures as they hang the decorations open their presents & share the fun with all their friends. A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through 'first experiences' Topsy & Tim" books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. " Topsy & Tim" remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles " Learning to Swim" " The New Baby" " Start School" " Go on an Aeroplane" " Go Green" & " Have a Birthday Party" these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation." ...

Key Words with Peter & Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully & confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched & world renowned. " Book 2b" is all about the things Peter & Jane like & introduces 27 new words including you want look & jump. Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "3b". " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the look & say method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the a series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each a & b book are also reinforced in the c books." ...

Designed to help pupils with their National Tests at the end of Key Stage 3 the book contains two complete sets of practice tests including the timed mental arithmetic tests. The answer section contains tips to guide students as to how to achieve the correct answers. ...

Small chapters each deal with fun interesting & downright weird ways to make yourself feel happier:; What if you fall ill & die?; What if you die & then fall ill?; Watch out for naked emperors; Lottery tickets & candles; What could it be like?; Avoid TV programmes about crocodiles; Expect nothing; Think first act later; Act first think later; The world is full of fools; Be a bit negative; Smile! (but not all the time); Drown your mother-in-law; Only believe amusing rumours; Become a billionaire; Accepting the unacceptable; & more. ...

A young woman falls asleep on a deserted beach & wakes to discover the body of a man whose throat has been slashed from ear to ear.. . The young woman is the celebrated detective novelist Harriet Vane once again drawn against her will into a murder investigation in which she herself could be a suspect. Lord Peter Wimsey is only too eager to help her clear her name. ' She combined literary prose with powerful suspense & it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller.' Minette Walters ...

Karen Rose's thrillers chill you to the bone. In HAVE YOU SEEN HER a serial killer is targeting cheerleaders in a small North Carolina town. Can he be stopped before the killings escalate out of all control? Good night. Sleep tight. One by one the girls disappear from their beds at night. Each one is pretty with long dark hair. & each one is found brutally murdered. Special Agent Steven Thatcher has sworn to find the killer. As the investigation pulls him one way his family pulls him in another. A widower haunted by loss he now worries about his son Brad slipping away. But there's a bright light in his life: his son's teacher Jenna Marshall has reached out to help & slowly she & Steven are falling in love. But both have been hurt before. & as the two try to find the courage to bare their souls a murderer looks for the real treasure he craves. He sets his traps. & waits. ...

Starting to have periods is something every girl faces & is one sign of growing up but the subject is often clouded by rumours & embarrassment. This book explains exactly what periods are why they happen & how they will affect you. It asks the questions & gives the answers simply & openly with plenty of practical advice. ...

You can indulge without guilt! Enjoy delicious desserts perfect pastries cookies & cakes breads & bakes as part of a healthy lifestyle. Who says you can't have it all? Busy mum home cook & heart-attack survivor Sally Bee knows better than anyone how to incorporate healthy eating into a busy lifestyle with her gorgeous flavoursome & balanced recipes. In her new book Have Your Cake & Eat it Too Sally turns her attention to the sweet things in life to show that you don't have to give up your favourite treats to maintain a healthy lifestyle or slimmer waistline. In fact Sally claims that depriving yourself of these little pleasures makes it harder to stick to a nutritious & balanced diet long term. Sally shows how to make your favourite treats a little less naughty with healthier versions of much loved puddings bakes cakes & desserts. You can rest assured that they won't be as sinful as they taste; a sensible attitude & a bit of creative cooking is all that's needed to spoil yourself the healthier way. Sally also shares her helpful tips advice & experience to show you how to enjoy little luxuries sensibly. She also reveals some of her culinary secrets & how to make compensations for 'naughty' ingredients by adding more of the good stuff. At the age of 36 Sally Bee suffered three major heart attacks in a single week. Sally defied all odds & 5 years on is glowing with health. She is the ultimate endorsement for living a sustainable healthy life & is living proof that her recipes work. Recipes Include... Hot Choccy Souffle Raspberry Muffins Low-fat Zesty Lemon Buttercream Pineapple Raspberry & Amaretti Parfaits Chocolate Vanilla Mousse Peach & Strawberry Sorbet Soda Bread Spicy Apple Muffins Almond & Hazelnut Gateau Gooey Chocolate Orange Cookies Caramelised Apples Almond Macaroons Oatmeal Fruit Bread Chocolate Pistachio Biscuits Passionate Pear Crumble ...