In 2008 Louis Smith was the first Briton in over 100 years to win an Olympic medal in individual gymnastics. In 2012 he followed up that triumph with two more. Since then Louis has been crowned the winner of STRICTLY COME DANCING with his partner Flavia & he is now setting his sights on designing his own clothing range. Now you can follow him backstage to see what it is like to be one of the UK's hottest new stars. Louis was brought up by his mum in Peterborough & ever since he could walk he wanted to run. He was diagnosed with ADHD & needed a positive outlet for his energy so on his fourth birthday he began gymnastics classes. His strength flexibility & talent were spotted almost immediately & so began the early starts the late finishes & the weekends spent in the gym. Louis won his first medal at 14 & all the hard work & financial sacrifice were put into perspective. Louis wanted to win & represent his country at the Olympics. From that point there was no looking back. Here in his own official book Louis tells the story of his amazing journey in full. Beautifully designed & jam packed full of exclusive unseen photos of Louis on & off the gymnastics & dance floors plus private captured moments the incredible story of Louis's rise to fame is a must-have for any true fan & the perfect gift for Christmas. ...

Containing 5 bestselling books by Louise Rennison this bundle is perfect for any fan of Georgia Nicolson Books. This Bundle will make an excellent gift or be a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. Book Bundles
- What You Will Receive Although we cannot guarentee the exact books you will receive you can be assured you will be getting great value for your money as each Louise Rennison Bundle will have an approximate RRP of £35 saving you around £27 (77%) Photography: Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Each bundle is individual therefore we cannot guarentee the exact titles you will receive. Cover illustrations may vary from those shown."
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The Petal Fairies have a very important job
- together with their magic petals they help to make sure that flowers grow & bloom
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

A collection of Edward Monktons highly successful Valentines cards collected together for the first time. Every day is a day for lovers but if there is one day of the year when this is doubly so it must be Valentines Day. Chocolate flowers & a Valentines Day card: what better way to tell that special someone that you love them? Give them a whole book of Valentines Day cards thats how! This amazing & stylishly illustrated collection brings together all the joyous aspects of that magical connections between two people that we call Love. Connections feelings & life itself are beautifully recreated in Edward Monktons simple philosophy about the age-old theme. The perfect gift for a special person the book is uniquely packaged to make the most of Edward Monktons lovely line drawings. ...

Something terrible has happened. Eleven-year-old Aubrey is on her own. It was fun at first playing house. Nothing to think about but TV & cheese. A perfect world. Shes determined to hide away & take care of herself because facing the truth is too much to bear. I couldnt let anyone know that I was alone. I was staying right here. But with the love of her grandmother & the letters she writes can Aubrey begin to see that even though shes lost everything
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The model of the traditional family is breaking down children barely into their teens are experimenting with sex & half of all marriages in developed countries end in divorce. In LOVE FREEDOM & ALONENESS Osho explains why these phenomena are happening & how they can actually be viewed as a cause for celebration rather than worry. In a post-ideological world where all the old moralities are clearly out of date we have a golden opportunity to redefine & revitalize the very foundations of our lives. Literally starting fresh with ourselves & our relationships to others & defining fulfillment & success for the individual & for society means understanding the new realities of our basic condition. Until we learn to live by ourselves & with ourselves we will deny ourselves the possibility of finding love & happiness with someone else. This book is a provocation & a guide for that fresh start. ...

Lucie is the middle child in a family that has been devastated by the death of her mother. Struggling to cope without Mum to guide them Lucie her brother Hugo big sister Chloe & Dad are dealing with the emotional fallout of losing someone so close as well as the practical realities of death
- from clearing out a wardrobe to learning to cook. & as if things weren't tough enough Lucie is also trying to navigate the challenges of turning eleven: her first kiss is baffling & her big sister's a total nightmare. How will she cope without Mum there to guide her? A heartbreaking story of love & loss told through Lucie's own letters that are packed with emotion humour & ultimately hope.
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We do have biological LIVE & DIE mechanisms within us...the state of mind changes the state of the body by working through the central nervous system the endocrine system & the immune system. Exceptional patients manifest the will to live in its most potent form.. . writes Dr Bernie Siegel. Drawing on his clinical experience Dr Seigel show how by reaching out to others we can alleviate stress & release the bodys healing mechanism. In this extraordinary book he shows that when apparently terminal patients take control of their illness they can change enrich & often prolong their lives far beyond scientific & medical expectation. Through the healing power of love patients who have come under his care have learned that hope & joy can work miracles. ...

The departure point for this book is an antique saying: life is complete unless love poverty & war have been experienced. In Love Christopher Hitchens celebrates the work of Joyce Proust & Borges. Poverty

Includes:: a series of devastating assessments of Michael Moore & the cult of the Kennedys. The books final section War contains biting reportage from North Korea Pakistan & Iraq.

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