Princess Mary Rose is the youngest sister of King Henry VIII & one of the few people whom he adores unconditionally. Known throughout Europe for her charm & beauty Mary is the golden child of the Tudor family & is granted her every wish. Except when it comes to marriage. Henry locked in a political showdown with France decides to offer up his pampered sister to secure peace between the two mighty kingdoms. Mary is unwillingly sent to France to marry the ailing King Louis leaving behind her true love Charles Brandon. But she will do anything to be reunited with Charles even defy her brother the most feared man in Europe... ...

Three days before Christmas Alvirah Meehan
- the famous lottery winner & amateur detective
- & Regan Reilly try to meet the

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Arthur wakes to a grey November dawn. He lies in the dark of the bedroom he shares with his wife waiting for his dream to fade. He is fifty-six he loves his wife & the unspoken rhythms of married life. He has a grown son ONeil & a daughter Kay & he has a secret. His wife Miriam has a secret too. When the morning comes they will set out to visit ONeil at college. This day will change the lives of their family forever. We follow Kay & ONeil through the years (seeing their marriages unfold & their children born) as they learn to live with the events of that fateful day. In this wonderful debut Justin Cronin examines the fragility of good fortune & the accidental ways of finding happiness in a world where grace & joy exist alongside tragedy. Filled with tenderness & hope Mary & ONeil" is a lyrical portrait of our innermost selves." ...

As one of the UK's leading commentators David Wilson shows how some serial killers stay in the headlines whilst others rapidly become invisible
- or unseen". Yet Mary Ann Cotton is not just the first but perhaps the UK's most prolific female serial killer with more victims than Myra Hindley Rosemary West Beverly Allit or male predators such as Jack the Ripper & Dennis Nielsen. But her own north east of England & criminologists apart she remains largely forgotten despite poisoning up to 21 victims in Britain's 'arsenic century'. Exploding myths that every serial killers is a 'monster' the author draws attention to Cotton's charms allure capability skill & ambition
- drawing parallels or contrasting the methods & lifestyles of other serial killers from Victorian to modern times. He also shows how events cannot be separated from their social context
- here the industrial revolution growing mobility women's emancipation. & concerning the reticence of 'human nature' Like Dr Harold Shipman Cotton was allowed to go on killing despite reasons to suspect her. The book contains other resonances to aid understanding of how serial murderers can continue to kill despite such things as coincidence gossip whispers or motives that become more obvious with the benefit of hindsight. It is also a detective story in which the persistence of a single individual saw Cotton tried & executed events analysed first-hand & in detail from the records."


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Based on the 1854 fifth edition Elizabeth Gaskells (1810-1865) first novel is accompanied here by explanatory annotations. Contexts

Includes:: letters as well as Gaskells reaction to her critics contemporary reviews reflect Mary Bartons reception Gaskells Libbie Marshs Three Eras" illustrates the authors perceptive sensitivity Dion Boucicaults dramatic adaptation informs the novels social impact & Criticism collects interpretations of Mary Barton. A chronology & bibliography are included."

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Mary Barton is the pretty daughter of a factory worker who finds herself dreaming of a better life when the mill-owner's charming son Henry starts to court her. She rejects her childhood friend Jem's affections in the hope of marrying Henry & escaping from the hard & bitter life that is the fate of the workers who are resentfully dependent on the callous mill-owners for their livelihoods. But when Henry is shot dead in the street Jem becomes the prime suspect & Mary finds her loyalties tested to the limit. ...

Mary Berry is one of Britain's most respected & well-loved gurus of the kitchen. The undisputed ' Queen of the Aga' has been the focus of many television shows & regularly contributes her expertise on Woman's Hour. The recent hit BBC show The Great British Bake Off has once again put Mary back into the limelight & has reignited a passion for baking across the nation. Inspired by domestic science classes at school Mary took a catering course at her local college before gaining a qualification from the Cordon Bleu school in Paris. After a stint working for the Electricity Board where she demonstrated to new owners of electric cookers how to operate them by cooking a Victoria sponge & then as editor of Housewife & Ideal Home magazine Mary published her first cookbook The Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook in 1970 & hasn't looked back since. As well as cookery books Mary has collaborated with her daughter Annabel to produce their own range of dressings & sauces which as now sold worldwide. But her personal life has also been touched by tragedy as her son William was killed in a car accident at the age of just 19. With over 70 cookery books under her belt there is no doubt that Mary Berry is one of Britain's most successful cookery writers. Awarded the CBE in 2012 her gentle personality & classic 'family' cooking style are a remarkable contrast to some of the more outspoken celebrity television chefs
- just one of the reasons why even after over forty years in the industry she is so well loved. This is her fascinating story.
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This is Mary Berry's collection of her favourite dishes that she cooks everyday for her family & friends. Mary & her close friend & assistant Lucy Young provide over 150 simply prepared delicious reliable recipes for lunch dinner & parties. Whether you need food for two or twenty Mary & Lucy have included plenty of starters mains sides & puds together with invaluable advice on cooking for all occasions. & no book from the Queen of Cakes would be complete without some mouth-watering foolproof bakes. Mary invites you to enjoy afternoon tea with an array of delicious cakes traybakes & dainty treats. It has been nearly twenty years since Mary Berry first wrote At Home" & in this new edition she has extensively revised & updated many of her classic dishes as well as adding 60 brand new recipes. " Mary Berry's Baking Bible" is the only baking book you'll ever need & Mary Berry & Lucy Young " At Home" takes care of every other mealtime." ...

This is the ultimate family cookbook from Mary Berry. Mary Berrys Complete Cookbook" has been fully revised & updated with a fresh modern look & 30 new recipes. This is Mary Berry at her best with over 1 000 tried & tested recipes for every occasion from firm family favourites to more adventurous dinner party dishes. As well as traditional classics & Marys all-time favourites youll also find an exciting selection of healthy low-fat dishes & new ideas to give you inspiration every time. Easy-to-follow instructions clear illustrations & time-saving tips guarantee delicious results every time making " Mary Berrys Complete Cookbook" the most comprehensive cook book you could ever need. Were sure youll find yourself reaching for it on your cookery bookshelf time after time." ...

This is the ultimate family cookbook from Mary Berry. Mary Berrys Complete Cookbook" has been fully revised & updated with a fresh modern look & 30 new recipes. This is Mary Berry at her best with over 1 000 tried & tested recipes for every occasion from firm family favourites to more adventurous dinner party dishes. As well as traditional classics & Marys all-time favourites youll also find an exciting selection of healthy low-fat dishes & new ideas to give you inspiration every time. Easy-to-follow instructions clear illustrations & time-saving tips guarantee delicious results every time making " Mary Berrys Complete Cookbook" the most comprehensive cook book you could ever need. Were sure youll find yourself reaching for it on your cookery bookshelf time after time." ...