When George Alagiah was dropped off at a Hampshire boarding school as a child back in 1967 he was confronted with an extreme version of the private struggle faced by all immigrants
- the battle to leave the past behind & fit into a new culture. His arrival in Britain coincided with the unhappy intrusion of race into politics. A key part of the ensuing fight against racism was the concept of multiculturalism. But in a closely argued & forthright chapter Alagiah suggests that far from improving the prospects for some immigrants multiculturalism may be an impediment to integration. All too often these are the poor & isolated communities who most need the help of the state to break out of what is fast becoming a version of ghetto life. Above all this book is a tender & evocative portrayal of the immigrant experience. Alagiah brings colour & life to a subject that is too often reduced to screaming tabloid headlines & sheds light on the controversial question of British identity.
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From a distance Michael & Jolen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid dependable marriage exciting careers & children they adore. But after twelve blissful years together the couple has lost their way. They are unhappy & edging towards divorce. Then an unexpected deployment tears their already fragile family apart sending one of them deep into harms way & leaving the other at home caring for the children & waiting for news. When the worst happens each must face their darkest fear & fight for the future of their family. An intimate look at the inner landscape of a disintegrating marriage & a dramatic exploration of the price of war. Home Front is a provocative & timely portrait of hope honour loss forgiveness
- & the elusive nature of love. Praise for Kristin Hannah Movingly written & plotted with the heartless skill of Greek tragedy. Youll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob Wendy Holden Daily Mail A gripping tale of family love grief & forgiveness Sunday Express A guilty pleasure Daily Express A moving coming-of-age story Heat
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Dotty Lucy & Annabelle all turn up for work at Coventry's department store Owen Owens at the time war is declared. Dotty has never known a life outside of the orphanage where she grew up. Lucy is the sole carer of her little sister; she's head of the home now that her brother has gone to war. So she seeks out a job at Owen Owens. Annabelle has led a life of privilege but everyone's having to pinch the pennies at the moment. The well-off are no exception much to Annabelle's annoyance. The three young women are brought together on their first day at Owen Owens. As the trials & devastating effects of war come to bear on the three women their bond deepens. With disaster at every turn they're going to need each other... Praise for Rosie Goodwin: Goodwin is a master of her craft: she excels in writing about the complexity of relationships the hardships of life the ties of family & the joys of love & friendship". (Lancashire Evening Post). " Rosie is a talented storyteller". (Dee Williams)." ...

Ten years ago Dan Pearson found an extremely rare large neglected city plot & set out to design & create a garden space all of his own. Arranged by seasons Dan shares the challenges of gardening his city plot in a romantic & beautifully written series of diary-like essays documenting the horticultural tasks required & sharing his successes & failures on the way. Written & photographed in real time this book documents an urban garden & gardener at work bringing the experience of gardening to life & offering a unique insight into the work & thoughts of the one of the worlds most respected garden designers. ...

Cake decorating is a fabulous mixture of cookery & art a blend of relaxation & excitement with a sprinkling of inspiration precise care & reckless use of the imagination all thrown in for good measure. The Home Guide to Cake Decorating will lead a newcomer through the simplest basics of this wonderful colourful pastime but also contains great ideas & fantastic creations to inspire experienced sugar-crafters. If you have never baked before but want to make a teddy-bears picnic for your toddlers birthday or if you are planning a three-tiered traditional cake with sugar roses for a family wedding or if you would just like to bake a luscious chocolate gateau for tea with friends this is the book to show you how to do it. The Home Guide to Cake Decorating features both easy-to-follow instructions for beginners from baking the cake to simple piping & inspirational ideas for experienced sugar-crafters seeking new challenges. It also

Includes:: a brief history of cake decorating & a full glossary of the terms used. Basic icing & cake recipes enable the reader to use their favourite cake for any of the decorative ideas. In-depth instructions with beautiful photography will guide the beginner from the simplest of sugarpaste decorations through to covering cakes with royal icing & constructing tiered cakes with a professional finish. ""

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Rocketing energy prices look set to be a fact of life for the foreseeable future. Fortunately there's a solution. By fully insulating your home you can make big savings
- whilst benefiting from more warmth & comfort. Fixing the leaks that waste valuable heat will transform the energy performance of your home saving money & boosting its saleability & EPC rating. But there's a right way & a wrong way to insulate. The Haynes Home Insulation Manual explains the correct way to upgrade every part of your property. Packed with detailed step-by-step photo features it covers everything from simple measures that anyone can tackle through to major refurbishment works. Each project comes with a useful 'hammer rating' showing the required skill levels
- plus a guide to how quickly costs will be paid back from savings in bills. The Home Insulation Manual shows how to upgrade all types of walls roofs floors windows & doors. So now there's nothing to stop you slashing your energy bills!

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Winner of the Dutch Cookbook of the Year award in 2010 Home Made" is a unique & captivating cookbook with over 200 recipes & ideas for sumptuous homemade food. Author Yvette van Boven uses clear step-by-step instructions to show the reader how to make ingredients as well as recipes at home. " Home Made" begins with breakfast & works its way through the day. Learn how to make cheese from pantry staples create an oven smoker from scratch in just two minutes & make ice cream without an ice cream machine. In the true spirit of this book Yvette drew her own quirky illustrations designed the book & styled the food for the photographs which were taken by her husband Oof Verschuren. Original fun & inspiring " Home Made will appeal to readers wanting simple authentic & healthy ways of eating. The friendly tone quirky cartoons & can-do approach make this cookbook very accessible for the average home cook. Step-by-step spreads on making jam stock bread chocolates & more feature up to 15 images per recipe. Winner of the Dutch Cookbook of the Year award in 2010 this unique cookbook will now be available to an English-speaking market. Yvette has a loyal online following." ...

Inspired by her childhood in Ireland & her frequent sojourns in France Yvette van Boven has created a collection of recipes that will truly inspire you to step into the kitchen. Using seasonal ingredients such as freshly picked apples & berries as well as delicate summer lettuces & fresh herbs Yvette presents recipes for Breakfast Brunch & Lunch Snacks Beverages Appetizers & Dessert. The book

Includes:: savoury baked goods perfect for a weekend morning with friends light salads to enjoy on a warm summer evening & hearty dinners that celebrate great flavour.

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Activities include short questions test the quick recall of number facts; puzzles & word problems reinforce important mathematical vocabulary; & longer activities practise key skills & concepts. Plus support to help teachers to target those areas requiring more practice. ...

Activities include short questions test the quick recall of number facts; puzzles & word problems reinforce important mathematical vocabulary; & longer activities practise key skills & concepts. Plus support to help teachers to target those areas requiring more practice. ...