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. ...

Jennifer Worths 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 Jennifers 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 sons 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 Jennifers life & career but also of a period of time which seems very different to todays 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." ...

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. ...

On a sun drenched beach in Barbados feisty sports presenter Charlie meets the irresistibly gorgeous Felipe Castillo. Instantly attracted to each other they have a passionate affair until he walks out with no explanation. It is only then that she discovers that Felipe is related to the Spanish royal family is a brilliant rider & the lynchpin of the Spanish Eventing team. Back in London Charlie puts her heartbreak behind her by going out on the town. Until Felipe returns & turns her life upside down again. Soon they are the golden couple of sport followed by the press wherever they go. But not everyone is happy to see the two together: his disapproving mother for one & the anonymous person that is waging a hate campaign against Charlie at work. & as the pressure on the couple mounts a dark shadow from Charlie's past comes back to haunt her. Will Charlie be able to overcome her past in the name of love? ...

On a sun drenched beach in Barbados feisty sports presenter Charlie meets the irresistibly gorgeous Felipe Castillo. Instantly attracted to each other they have a passionate affair until he walks out with no explanation. It is only then that she discovers that Felipe is related to the Spanish royal family is a brilliant rider & the lynchpin of the Spanish Eventing team. Back in London Charlie puts her heartbreak behind her by going out on the town. Until Felipe returns & turns her life upside down again. Soon they are the golden couple of sport followed by the press wherever they go. But not everyone is happy to see the two together: his disapproving mother for one & the anonymous person that is waging a hate campaign against Charlie at work. & as the pressure on the couple mounts a dark shadow from Charlie's past comes back to haunt her. Will Charlie be able to overcome her past in the name of love? ...

Before a bereaved father could fight for justice first he had to change the law. In the Name of the Son is the true story of how a grieving father dealt with the loss of his eldest son following a road crash during Halloween weekend 1998. Declans son Kevin was just nineteen when he died after he unwittingly accepted a lift in a car driven by a drunk-driver his friend in Dunstable Bedfordshire on 31st October 1998. Declans grief of his sons death soon turned to anger when after being told by the local police force that there was no suspicion of drink-driving he discovered that both the driver & surviving passenger had been on a day-long pub crawl. This led to Declan leaving no stone unturned in his search for the truth especially when he found a gaping legal loophole in the drink-drive laws which he was determined to close. In the Name of the Son has many twists turns & dramatic moments including Declans determination leading to a change in the law of consent for the provision of a blood sample by a suspect drink-driver becoming real on 11th July 2002 with the passing of Duggans Law". Since Kevins death Declan has also preserved the memory of his son through Kevins love of golf by creating a unique Kevin Duggan Golf Academy established in Stockwood Park Luton. The Academy is a sports facility for underprivileged young players who might otherwise be unable to play. This book should prove to be a real source of inspiration for anyone who might find themselves in a similar situation following the tragic loss of a loved one." ...

Once upon a time in the Night Garden Makka Pakka had a pile of six stones. He gave a stone to each of his Night Garden friends. What a lovely present! Read this charming story about giving & find out who gives Makka Pakka a present in return. This sturdy first storybook features board pages rounded corners & a hardcover for little 1-3 year old Night Garden" fans to read over & over again." ...