George Szirtes childrens poems comprise riddles mysteries & parables strange encounters cautionary tales & meditations on just about everything under the sun
- from the seas hands to the winds face. All Szirtes technical virtuosity is on display the music rhyme & cadence fusing together with an Eastern European sensibility to provide a unique collection that will be treasured by all children & not a few adults. This generous new selection displays wit & warm good humour with a hint of the absurd. Also included are a series of translations of childrens poems from Hungary including works by Sandor Weores & Zoltan Zelk.
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An introduction to the art & practice of meditation this guide lays down the foundation for ongoing spiritual development. A series of ten lessons provide specific insight into Raja Yoga with practical exercises to complement & to help your understanding of the method & underlying teachings. The lessons cover: an introduction to the practice of meditation; rediscovering the true identity & the nature of self; making meditation practical; the shaping of personality; understanding & exploring different the levels of consciousness; restoring our relationship with God; understanding the natural law that governs the universe; a spiritual understanding of how the dance of life on earth has evolved; understanding the history & geography of time; & how to support meditation & spiritual development with the right lifestyle. The guide shows how meditation is more an experience than something you do more a process than an achievement more an ongoing inner journey than a destination. Take your time be patient with yourself & always be ready to go back to basics to lesson one the true identity of the self which is the foundation of everything. The CD accompanying the book has an audio introduction to meditation & many of the meditations within the book are presented as guided commentaries. Recorded by the author the commentaries provide the reader with a powerful aid to their meditational practice. Readers can also access assistance & have their questions answered by email. ...

It is almost unprecedented for a head of state to publish a memoir while still in office. But Pervez Musharraf is no ordinary head of state. As President of Pakistan since 1999 his is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world & he continues to play a crucial role in the global war on terror. A one-time supporter of the Taliban a general who fought in several wars President Musharraf took a decisive turn against militant Islam in 2001. Since then he has survived two assassination attempts; rooted out militants in his own government; helped direct countless raids against al-Qaeda both in his cities & in the mountains; & tracked Osama bin Laden with technical & human intelligence. IN THE LINE OF FIRE is astonishingly revealing & honest about dozens of topics of intense interest to the world. Among its many revelations: exactly how Pakistani authorities tracked down & smashed three major al-Qaeda control centres in the mountains; how al-Qaeda's many-layered structure was revealed after the assassination attempts; Bin Laden's current position within the al-Qaeda hierarchy; what it has been like to deal with Bush & Blair; how Pakistan & India have avoided nuclear confrontation; & much more. ...

Most of us go through life with a vision of what the ideal relationship is supposed to be yet too often our longing for a soul mate leads to disappointment & heartbreak. What we see desire or harshly judge in our mate is but a reflection of self Vanzant explains as in IN THE MEANTIME she helps us to break free of our fantasies & view a relationship as an ongoing process of discovery & growth. Whether she is offering practical advice on how to avoid making the same relationship mistakes over & over again or helping us to view the painful end of a relationship as an opportunity to learn & change Iyanla Vanzant as author Patrice Gains has said 'reminds us that every moment is an opportunity to learn & inspires & encourages us to continue our inward daily search'. ...

Jennifer Worth's bestselling memoirs of her time as a midwife have inspired & moved readers of all ages. Now in IN THE MIDST OF LIFE she documents her experiences as a nurse & ward sister treating patients who were nearing the end of their lives. Interspersed with these stories from Jennifer's post-midwife career are the histories of her patients from the family divided by a decision nobody could bear to make to the mother who comes to her son's adopted country & joins his family without being able to speak a word of English. IN THE MIDST OF LIFE also gives moving insights not just into Jennifer's life & career but also of a period of time which seems very different to today's fast-paced world. ...

Tom Jenkins has been photographing international sporting events for over twenty years. His most celebrated pictures show his unerring ability to create indelible insightful & sometimes iconic images. His famous picture of Usain Bolt winning his second gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games has rightly become one of the most indelible images of the early 21st century. Here for the first time the best of his work is drawn together in one volume proving that whether he is portraying football or rugby tennis or cricket cycling or sumo Tom has an unmatched talent for seeing the bigger picture & for appreciating both the pain & the passion of sporting endeavour. ...

If you love to entertain & share good food with your friends & family whether it is a relaxed Friday night supper a lazy brunch a full-on posh dinner party or cooking for a crowd on New Years Eve then this book is a must. It has an easy-to-follow layout with four main chapters broken down into various different menus offering you food for every occasion: Twos Company Relaxed Entertaining The Extravagant Dinner Party & Cooking for a Crowd. From Coconut & ricotta hotcakes with espresso syrup to Honey roast ham with pistachio crumbs via Mini tomato tatins & Spiced mussels with tomato spaghetti Jo Pratts creative & stylish recipes are fuss-free & easy to follow. Accompanied by beautiful full-colour photography drink suggestions & recipe hints & tips this book will make entertaining a joy whatever the occasion. ...

What do you want to eat right here right now? What we cook & eat is as much dictated by our moods as what we wear & what we do so Jo Pratt has written an ingenious book that asks you how you feel before suggesting what sort of food you might fancy. Are you feeling lazy? Then the chapter of convenient super-quick & easy recipes will hit the spot. Or is romance in the air? Here are heavenly recipes for every romantic occasion from the first date to the bedroom.. . How about extravagant? Jos menu suggestions will dazzle your guests & satisfy the exhibitionist in you. There are also chapters for naughty indulgent moods & purer healthier ones guaranteeing the right food at the right time & making sure you always get a little of what you fancy.. . Whatever your mood is turn the pages of In the Mood for Food" & find your instant edible solution. From comfort to convenience whether youre looking for something naughty or wholesome Jo Pratts mouthwatering recipes will inspire & satisfy." ...

Wyatt Dixon rodeo cowboy & the most dangerous depraved twisted & unpredictable human I ever knew is certainly not one of Billy Bob Hollands favourite people. Sentenced to sixty years in jail for murder Dixon is out after only a year due to the DAs failure to disclose a piece of information. He swears hes a changed man & needs Billy Bobs help but how can Billy Bob believe the man who tortured his wife? & then theres Johnny American Horse who has been caught carrying a gun. He says he needs it for protection; in a dream he saw two men coming for him & it isnt long before his prediction proves him right ...

Home from Iraq a lieutenant kills his commanding officer -- was it self-defence or pre-meditated murder? The Mc Carrans & the Gallaghers two families with deep ties to the military have been close for decades. Now Lt. Brian Mc Carran returns from a harrowing tour in Iraq. Traumatized by war-time experiences he will not reveal Brian depends on his lifelong friendship with Kate Gallagher who is married to Brians commanding officer in Iraq Capt. Joe DAbruzzo. But DAbruzzo also seems changed -- hes become secretive & remote. Tragedy strikes when Brian shoots & kills DAbruzzo on their army post in Virginia. Brian pleads self-defence claiming that DAbruzzo accused him of interfering with his marriage & attacked him. Kate supports Brian & says that her husband had become violent & abusive. But Brian & Kate have secrets of their own. Capt. Paul Terry an accomplished young army lawyer will defend Brian in a high-profile court martial. His co-counsel is Meg Mc Carran Brians sister the brilliant beautiful attorney determined to help save her brother. Terry soon becomes deeply entwined with Meg & the Mc Carrans -- & learns that families like war can break the sturdiest of souls. ...