I would strongly advocate that it be made compulsory reading for everyone in Northern Ireland because for the first time it is our history all of it warts & all presented in a clear & understandable way Irish News First published ten years ago Making Sense of the Troubles is widely regarded as the most comprehensive considered & compassionate (Irish Times) history of the Troubles in Northern Irel&. Written by a distinguished journalist & a teacher of history in Northern Ireland it surveys the roots of the problems from 1921 onwards the descent into violence in the late 60s & the three terrible decades that followed. Mc Kittrick & Mc Vea have now fully updated the book to take into account the momentous events of the last ten years including the disbanding of the IRA Ian Paisleys deal with the Republicans & the historic power-sharing government in Belfast. ...

The accumulation of odds & ends of bar & rod is inevitable with any lathework but rather than throw them into an ever-growing scrap-box why not turn them into useful little tools to simplify & speed up future work? In this book Stan Bray describes twenty-two simple but useful adjuncts to the tool kit for bench & lathe use none taking any more than 3 to 4 hours or involving special materials yet each able to save considerable time in use as well as aiding accuracy. You may not see an immediate need for some of them but once made it is surprising how often they will be used. There is also the satisfaction of turning what might have been wasted into something useful & the knowledge that money has been saved. ...

Welcome to Chestnut Hill the boarding school where every girl's favourite subject is riding! Malory has found friendship & success at Chestnut Hill but she still feels like an outsider. When a new horse Tybalt joins the stable Malory is drawn to his wary & defensive nature. Malory has always trusted her instinct when it comes to horses but is she willing to bet her future at Chestnut Hill that Tybalt has what it takes to win? More titles available: THE NEW CLASS (9781407130750) HEART OF GOLD (9781407130774) & PLAYING FOR KEEPS (9781407130781). ...

Welcome to the delectable world of handmade confectionery! From decadent Chocolate Fudge to light-as-air Strawberry Lemonade Marshmallows Nina Wanat makes making sweets easy for everyone. With step-by-step photos she expertly guides you through readily available ingredients & tools as well as basic techniques such as tempering chocolate h&-rolling truffles & cooking sugar syrup. Once you learn these simple methods youll be ready to create irresistible sweets in your own kitchen. Whether youre looking for a traditional sweet treat or a contemporary confection something for a special occasion or to satisfy an everyday craving there is a delicious & beautiful recipe in Making Sweets thats just right for you! ...

Choosing to make your own soft furnishings is immensely satisfying; not only can you choose your own colour schemes fabric types & trims but these furnishings can usually be made at a fraction of the cost of shop-bought items. Making Table & Bed-Linen contains over 35 beautifully tailored projects to make. There are so many ways to dress a bed with traditional patchwork quilts modern duvets & colourful throws. For the dining area choose from elegant tablecloths quilted placemats or a stylish beaded applique tablerunner. There are ideas as well to co-ordinate chair covers with table decor. Whatever your level of ability Making Table & Bed-Linen contains plenty of projects to inspire your imagination to beautify your home. ...

You have a wonderful opportunity to add to the magic of your daughter's wedding. Your words will linger in memories
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Making the Future" is the latest collection of essays from Noam Chomsky one of our most vital & provocative voices of political dissent. Taking up the thread from 2007s " Interventions" these penetrating & compelling articles examine numerous topics including the financial crisis Obamas presidency Wiki Leaks & the on-going conflicts in the Middle East. Restating & refining his commitment to democracy & finding inspiration in the popular uprisings of the Arab Spring " Making the Future" is Chomskys fiercely-argued & timely comment on a fast-changing world. Praise for Noam Chomsky: " Chomsky is one of a small band of individuals fighting a whole industry. & that makes him not only brilliant but heroic". (Arundhati Roy). " Noam Chomsky is a global phenomenon.. .he may be the most widely read American voice on foreign policy on the planet today". (" New York Times Book Review"). " Noam Chomsky is an inspiration all over the world
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- for the simple reason that he is a truth-teller on an epic scale". (John Pilger). Noam Chomsky is the author of numerous bestselling political books including " Hegemony or Survival" " Failed States" " Interventions" " What We Say Goes" " Hopes & Prospects" & " Gaza in Crisis" all of which are published by Hamish Hamilton/ Penguin. He is an Institute Professor (Emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics & Philosophy at MIT & is widely credited with having revolutionized modern linguistics."

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Triple H is The Game. Arguably he is in better shape than any other WWE superstar & last year he proved it when his incredible physical condition enabled him to come back from injuries that would have finished a lesser wrestler. In a Tag Team Championship bout that paired him with Stone Cold Steve Austin against Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho in May 2001 he tore his left quadriceps muscle completely off the bone. After six months of hellacious rehab he returned to a heros welcome in January 2002. In MAKING THE GAME he takes the reader step by step through his personal training techniques & the challenges he has had to overcome to reach the top. For those who want to get themselves into the best shape of their lives there can be no better guide. ...

Contested the second weekend in April each year since 1934 The Masters is the worlds most prestigious golf tournament. Its the most-watched tournament on television tickets are in such demand that even the waiting list is closed & players value the title above all others. The origin & early years of the Masters make for a fascinating story. In The Making of the Masters" award-winning golf writer David Barrett focuses his attention on how the Masters was conceived how it got off the ground in 1934 & how it fully established itself in 1935. The key figure in the tournaments creation & ultimate success was Bobby Jones who was a living legend after winning the Grand Slam in 1930 & immediately retiring at the age of 28. He went on to found Augusta National & sought a high-profile tournament for his new course. But nearly as important was Clifford Roberts a banker friend of Jones who not only embraced Jones vision but became his right-hand man in working to bring that vision to reality. In " The Making of the Masters" Barrett explores Jones & Roberts built the Masters from scratch to the point where it quickly became a golf institution embellished by the often surprising details of what that entailed as they were trying to establish a golf club & golf tournament in tough economic times. It also vividly chronicles the events of the 1934 & 1935 Masters with Gene Sarazens spectacular victory in 1935 providing the climax. Set against the backdrop of golf & America in the 1930s the book provides an interesting informative & entertaining read for fans of the Masters & students of golf history." ...

This exciting new book in the Making the most of series shows the value of outdoor as well as indoor learning environments ...