It is a cold February night in 1925 when two teenage sisters
- Mollie & Annemarie
- escape from their home in a tiny Irish village.

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Working as a ladys maid to Miss Olivia Mercer in Liverpool in 1919 Phoebe-Ann Parkinson dreams of a grander future. But when a tragic attack threatens her sister Emilys life Phoebe-Ann is driven from the Mercer household & into the arms of Jake one of the notorious drunken Malone clan. Phoebe-Ann is abandoned by her family & her dreams are turning into a nightmare. But as Emily begins to recover Phoebe-Ann is able to look forward to leaving Liverpool & her past behind her. ...

This fun bright card has the message &8216; Leaving to have a Baby in with &8216; Leaving&8217; in 3D multicoloured pastel lettering on a white background decorated with sparkly silver spots & abc blocks. This card is blank inside for your own message & comes with a silver envelope ready for posting Approximate dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard. ...

In his first book Hussien Dekmak opens the door to his country's food & traditions with over 100 delicious authentic recipes ...

Following on from Phaidon's classic home-cooking bibles of national cuisines which started with The Silver Spoon in 2005 & has continued with 1080 Recipes Vefa's Kitchen I Know How to Cook & India Cookbook The Lebanese Kitchen is the definitive guide to traditional cuisine from Lebanon. The Lebanese Kitchen brings together more than 500 recipes ranging from light tempting mezes to rich & hearty main courses. On the shores of the eastern Mediterranean & a gateway to the Middle East the food of Lebanon blends textures colours scents & flavours from both & has long been regarded as one of the most refined cuisines in the Middle East. The diversity of Lebanese food reflects the variety inherent in the country's landscape & climate from the fertile Beqaa Valley to the snow-covered tops of the Danniyeh mountains. This means that fresh & inspiring vegetable dishes such as the classic tabbouleh (bulgur wheat & parsley salad) are as numerous as the meat specialities like lamb kofte or traditional desserts such as muhallabieh (a milk & rose water pudding topped with pistachios). Many areas produce a range of home-grown fruit & vegetables such as tomatoes apples figs beans grapes & citrus fruits & there are many traditional recipes that show the uses that resourceful home cooks have developed to make the most of seasonal produce. Lebanese food has become increasingly popular in the last few years & is nutritious & healthy (based on vegetables oil & pulses & a balanced use of meat) as well as aromatic & tempting. Salma Hage a Lebanese housewife from Mazarat Tiffah (Apple Hamlet) in the mountains of the Kadisha Valley in north Lebanon has over 50 years experience of family cooking. In The Lebanese Kitchen she presents a comprehensive list of her own recipes for family favourites along with classic dishes handed from generation to generation. A combination of old favourites & some inspiring surprises The Lebanese Kitchen is a must for everyone with an interest in this wholesome & delicious cuisine. ...

The SPCK Lectionary provides a streamlined & clearly laid-out presentation of the Common Worship calendar & lectionary with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays & major festivals are covered as well as weekday services. An essential purchase for any church using the Common Worship or Book of Common Prayer services & most churches using a formal lectionary use both. Combines the Common Worship Lectionary & the Book of Common Prayer Lectionary in one volume Now including the Additional Weekday Lectionary ...

An English translation of Hegel's introduction to his lectures on the philosophy of history based directly on the standard German edition by Johannes Hoffmeister first published in 1955. The previous English translation by J. Sibree first appeared in 1857 & was based on the defective German edition of Karl Hegel to which Hoffmeister's edition added a large amount of new material previously unknown to English readers derived from earlier editors. In the introduction to his lectures Hegel lays down the principles & aims which underlie his philosophy of history & provides an outline of the philosophy of history itself. The comprehensive & voluminous survey of world history which followed the introduction in the original lectures is of less interest to students of Hegel's thought than the introduction & is therefore not included in this volume. ...

This fascinating new book presents some of the events & people who have made up the life of the historic market town of Ledbury. Ruth Smith has gathered together a multitude of old photographs to illustrate the history of her home town & compares them with modern images to clearly show changes in street scenes leisure agriculture transport shops & businesses during the last century. Ledbury Past & Present" is a well-researched book that is sure to bring back cherished memories of yesteryear for all who know & love this part of Herefordshire." ...

Basic Acrylic Instruction-Amazing Results! This resource is packed with the best of Lee Hammonds lessons & tips on working with acrylics including more than 80 step-by-step exercises & demonstrations that will have you creating amazing paintings in no time flat. Success is easy-just follow along with Lee! With just seven to nine pigments you can paint anything. Youll learn how to add layers & details one stroke at a time. Along the way Lee s friendly encouragement & quick tips will help you work past what she calls the awkward stage " so you can complete your paintings with complete confidence. In addition to detailed information on selecting materials & mixing colors youll also get complete visual instruction for painting subjects of all kinds including: Still Life: Get proper proportions every time using easy graphing techniques. Youll also find demonstrations for painting the tricky parts such as glossy textures & reflective surfaces. Landscapes: Lee shares proven tips for creating depth & realism in subjects ranging from forests & mountains to prairies & seascapes. She also shows how to paint realistic clouds trees water & more. Animals: This chapter provides step-by-step guidance for painting all your favorite creatures. Theres even extra instruction for getting the eyes noses fur & feathers just right. People: Painting people can be especially challenging but success is easy with basic steps & practical guidance. One feature at a time youll learn simple techniques for painting faces of all kinds-male or female young or old. Youll also find in-depth guidance for creating realistic fleshtones eye color hair & more. This is a complete acrylic painting course right on your bookshelf. Follow along from beginning to end or refer to this guide when you need a quick lesson. Either way after learning from a master like Lee Hammond you wont be a beginner for long. Get started today!" ...

When Lee Kuan Yew speaks presidents prime ministers diplomats & CEOs listen. Lee the founding father of modern Singapore & its prime minister from 1959 to 1990 has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East & West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; & business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson CEO of Exxon Mobil have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews speeches & Lee's voluminous published writings & presents them in an engaging question & answer format. Lee offers his assessment of China's future asserting among other things that China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China & goes on to discuss India's future Islamic terrorism economic growth geopolitics & globalization & democracy. Lee does not pull his punches offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism the welfare state education & the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader -- including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20 2013." ...