It is the late 1960s & after her strict English boarding school Angel is delighted to be back on Crete the island she loves. She & her friend Chrissi are planning to while away the long summer days as theyve always done before hanging out together playing pranks on their unsuspecting neighbours & generally running wild on the mountainside. But when tragedy strikes at the heart of Angels family she & Chrissi resolve to run away together. For two girls on the brink of womanhood the turmoil that is Greece at that time makes it a dangerous place to be. As Angel falls in love tragedy strikes a second time... Following the success of The House of Dust & Dreams Brenda Reid draws us back to Crete in this delightful coming of age story. ...

It is the late 1960s & after her strict English boarding school Angel is delighted to be back on Crete the island she loves. She & her friend Chrissi are planning to spend the long summer days as they've always done before hanging out together playing pranks on their unsuspecting neighbours & generally running wild on the mountainside. But when tragedy strikes at the heart of Angel's family she & Chrissi resolve to run away together. For two girls on the brink of womanhood the turmoil that is Greece at that time makes it a dangerous place to be. As Angel falls in love tragedy strikes a second time... Following the success of The House of Dust & Dreams Brenda Reid draws us back to Crete in this delightful coming of age story. ...

SECRETS ARE AT HOME HERE... The Heavenstone sisters live with their mother & father in a grand old mansion in bluegrass Kentucky. Semantha the younger & prettier one is afraid of so many things -- darkness strange noises mysterious whispers in the night. But nothing frightens her more than her sister Cassie. She is older & wiser & always telling Semantha what to do what to wear & how to behave around those wicked boys at school. Semantha has her eye on one special guy -- but Cassie has other plans for her. In the Heavenstone house big sister knows best...AND THERES NO ESCAPE. Then tragedy strikes like a lightning bolt from heaven & Semanthas life becomes a living hell. Under Cassies constant watchful eye she feels like a prisoner -- a helpless pawn in her sisters cruel game. When Cassie begins wearing their mothers clothes & vying for their dads affections Semantha realizes she must bring their twisted sibling rivalry to an end...before a new generation is born. ...

SECRETS ARE AT HOME HERE... The Heavenstone sisters live with their mother & father in a grand old mansion in bluegrass Kentucky. Semantha the younger & prettier one is afraid of so many things -- darkness strange noises mysterious whispers in the night. But nothing frightens her more than her sister Cassie. She is older & wiser & always telling Semantha what to do what to wear & how to behave around those wicked boys at school. Semantha has her eye on one special guy -- but Cassie has other plans for her. In the Heavenstone house big sister knows best...AND THERE'S NO ESCAPE. Then tragedy strikes like a lightning bolt from heaven & Semantha's life becomes a living hell. Under Cassie's constant watchful eye she feels like a prisoner -- a helpless pawn in her sister's cruel game. When Cassie begins wearing their mother's clothes & vying for their dad's affections Semantha realizes she must bring their twisted sibling rivalry to an end...before a new generation is born. ...

Alongside the death of Elvis Presley & the assassination of John Lennon Kurt Cobains suicide in 1994 ranks as one of the generational milestones of American life
- an epochal event in both rock n roll & youth culture. This book is the story of Kurt Cobains life from abject poverty to unbelievable wealth power & fame. It traces the journey from his humble origins in Aberdeen to becoming lead singer of Nirvana the most popular rock band in the world from 1991 to 1994 & the most influential band of the decade. The beautifully written text is complemented by 16 pages of photographs.
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Heavy Weather Sailing has long reigned as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing & motor vessels. The book brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather from Ewan Southby Tailyour Alex Whitworth Peter Cook & Larry & Lin Pardey. Techniques for coping with heavy seas are explored & new chapters have been added giving advice on the use of storm sails taking shelter in heavy weather handling multihulls in storms & one on handling RIBs in high seas. Seasickness remedies are proposed & a detailed analysis is given of the meteorological conditions leading up to a storm. This is the definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world whether racing or cruising. It gives a clear message regarding the preparations required & the tactics to consider when it comes on to blow. If you buy no other book for your voyage buy this one Pete Goss (renowned yachtsman & rescuer of Raphael Dinelli during the 1996/97 Vendee Globe) This book is an institution Practical Boat Owner The ultimate survival handbook Yachting World ...

In the space of just 200 years Hebburn has been transformed from a small fishing hamlet into a modern town of 20 000 inhabitants. The driving force in this expansion was of course the development of industry in particular coal mining & shipbuilding. Indeed these two industries & the arrival of the railway in 1872 meant that Hebburn thrived in the nineteenth century. During the twentieth century Hebburns fortunes were in the hands of modern engineering companies. Like many of its neighbours the town has suffered from the ups & downs of the economy but it also benefited from slum clearance & new amenities in the post-war era. Despite its varying fortunes Hebburn retains its pride & community spirit as demonstrated in this fascinating collection of archive & modern photographs. ...

The official prayer book for Orthodox Jews in the UK with supporting commentary by Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. The Hebrew Daily Prayer Book is the official prayer book for all Orthodox Jews in the UK. With both Hebrew & English translations on facing pages & an attractive & readable layout this Standard Edition Prayer Book is ideal for synagogue use & indivudual reading. The Hebrew Daily Prayer Book also features commentary from Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks one of the UK's foremost religious thinkers whose sensible & sensitive approach brings new insights into the most familiar things. ...

One of the most amazing things about Hebrew is that in less than a century it has gone from an ancient language of prayer & ritual spoken by a few holy men to a modern language of sunbathing dining going to the movies & countless other everyday activities spoken by millions. Modern Hebrew is a beautiful language but for a native English speaker it can be tough wrapping your tongue around exotic expressions like Ha'im Ayn Oogiyot!" (" What no cookies!"). As with any language the quickest way to master Hebrew basics is to immerse yourself in its sounds & rhythms. The next best thing to six months in Haifa " Hebrew For Dummies" lets you do just that! Whether you want to communicate with your Israeli cousins understand Jewish prayers & sacred literature impress your Jewish in-laws or you're planning a trip to Israel this book/audio package can help. In no time you'll: master Hebrew sounds & rhythms; understand basic grammar & usage; get a handle on the Hebrew alphabet; make small-talk & most everyday transactions; discover the basics of Hebrew blessings & prayer; & gain insights into Hebrew culture & traditions. Each chapter of " Hebrew For Dummies" is organized around a specific set of activities such as eating traveling shopping & asking directions & gives you the lowdown on all the Hebrew you'll need to get by. Topics covered include: eating going shopping having fun sports hobbies talking on the phone communicating around the office & other everyday activities; Hebrew for travelers including transportation hotels money changing asking directions & handling emergencies; Sacred Hebrew including reading the Bible & prayer books blessing formulas sacred rites & services & more. The enclosed audio CD let's you pick up Hebrew the easy way through actual conversations. It

Features: dialogues by native Hebrew speakers; answers to the Fun & Games activities in the book. The fun easy way to master basic Hebrew this book will quickly get you on track with the language skills you need to speak & read Hebrew like a native."

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