This little book is about cats; cats of all shapes sizes & colours & specifically about those that have shared their lives with the great & well-respected astronomer Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS over a lifetime of 80 years. This is Patrick's very personal account of the cats who have been part of his family beginning with Bonnie who died at the grand old age of twenty through to Jeannie & Ptolemy the two beloved felines that he lives with currently. The fascinating & engrossing text is complemented by personal photographs of Sir Patrick his adored mother Gertrude (also a cat-lover) & the many cats that have filled Patrick's life with love & companionship. Reveals a delightful & charming side to the man who has attained international status as a writer researcher radio commentator & television presenter & who is credited with having done more than any other to raise the profile of astronomy. ...

An all new Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Novel & more original tales in one special volume MICAH Raising the dead is easy. Love is hard. There are lots of reasons to raise the dead
- some private some public. In this case the feds have a witness who died before he could speak on the record. They want him raised so his testimony can be taken. So here I am Anita Blake necromancer on a plane to Philadelphia flying off to do my job. But Im not alone: Micah head of the St Louis wereleopards is with me. Im happy to have him at my side. Until he mentions that this will be our first time alone together. Just me & Micah. & all my fears & doubts...STRANGE CANDY Fantastical fairy tales that will leave you craving more: from the woman who marries into a family of wizards to a couple fleeing a gang of love-hungry cupids readers will revel in these unique visions.
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Mice are easy to keep as caged pets but they are delicate & must be handled carefully by children. Barron's comprehensive list of Pet Owner's Manuals continues to grow with seven brand new titles for Fall 2001. Heavily illustrated & filled with useful information these books instruct owners on how to care for their dogs cats birds fish & other animals. Books give advice on purchasing & acquiring health care feeding & much more. Clear straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos & anatomically accurate line art as well as helpful tables & charts. ...

Mich Turner owner of the Little Venice Cake Company & award-winning cake designer presents her ultimate masterclass in cake baking & decorating. Covering every aspect of baking & decorating with easy-to-follow instructions this book is ideal for both the beginner-baker & the cake-decorating veteran. Baking basics are introduced in the ' Cake Recipes' chapter with sweet treats to suit every occasion; from classic sponge to decadent chocolate & traditional fruit & ginger cakes. These recipes form the blank canvas on which Mich Turner works her magic as she explains step-by-step how to make delicious frostings & fillings as well as how to cover & stack your cakes in preparation for decorating. In the ' Masterclass' chapter Mich shares her decorating secrets with succinct tutorials to teach advanced techniques from moulding realistic sugar paste roses to h&-painted designs & delicate ribbon loops. The stunning ' Cake Gallery' section showcases the techniques developed in the Masterclass with a delectable range of desserts for every occasion: from tiered creations with piped lace to chocolate glitter roses through h&-painted flowers to moulded Christmas candy canes. This book demystifies cake decorating making it accessible & fun. If you have never dared to bake & decorate a cake or if you are simply looking for inspiration Mich Turner has created the perfect book for you. ...

In Cake Masterclass award-winning cake designer & presenter of Britain's Best Bakery Mich Turner teaches you how to bake impressive cakes for every occasion
- from a classic sponge to decadant chocolate & traditional fruit & ginger cakes. In the masterclass section Mich shares her award-winning decorating techniques to teach you how to create truly outstanding cakes. With step-by-step instructions Mich will show you how to make the classic sugar-paste rose tiered cakes with piped lace hand painted flowers Christmas candy & much more. With experience baking for top celebrities like the Beckhams Madonna & Sir Paul Mc Cartney & running cooking classes around the world Mich can teach you how to become a cake baking master at home.
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Michael Buble: Flying High an unofficial biography by Mike Gent. Chocolate for the ears just about sums him up. Michael Buble is a phenomenally successful artist; yet he nearly didnt hit the big time... Share his long road to fame in inspiring text & fabulous pictures. ...

Michael Buble is an international singing sensation. Since his debut in 2003 he has sold 18 million albums won numerous awards (including a Grammy) reached the top 10 in the UK charts with his first album Michael Buble & the top 50 of the Billboard 200 album charts for the same CD. His second album Its Time was more successful still debuting at number 4 in the UK charts & his song Home was a UK number one. His performances & concerts worldwide have been sell outs while he has cultivated a huge & loyal fanbase. Of Italian origin & born into a family of fishermen in Canada Michael was heavily influenced by his grandfather whom he credited with introducing him to the kind of music he would make his own
- Frank Sinatra Ray Charles Dean Martin & Elvis to name but a few. His popularity continues to grow & this comprehensive & definitive biography charts his fascinating & phenomenal success story.
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When President of the Irish Republic Michael Collins signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921 he remarked to Lord Birkenhead I may have signed my actual death warrant. & in August 1922 during the Irish Civil War that prophecy came true
- Collins was shot & killed by a fellow Irishman in a shocking political assassination. So ended the life of the greatest of all Irish nationalists but his visions & legacy lived on. This authorative & comprehensive biography presents the life of a man who became a legend in his own lifetime whose idealistic vigour & determination were matched only by his political realism & supreme organisational abilities. Coogans biography provides a fascinating insight into a great political leader whilst vividly portraying the political unrest in a divided Ireland that can help to shape our understanding of Irelands recent tumultuous socio-political history.
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When Asquith introduced his bill for Home Rule for Ireland in 1912 he sparked a decade of turbulance & violence for Ireland & her people. Michael Collins played a crucial role in rekindling Ireland's aspirations for freedom. A leading figure in the nation's bitter & bloody resistance to British Rule he played a key part in reshaping Ireland's history as we know it today. Ulick O' Connor

Includes:: valuable new information about the secret war against England & provides a fresh & highly dramatic account of Ireland's fight for freedom. Using crucial material from the archives of General Richard Mulcahy Collins's Chief of Staff as well as personal interviews with Mulcahy Eamon de Valera & many other leading figures MICHAEL COLLINS & THE TROUBLES is a vivid & often horrifying account of a turning point in Irish history the consequences of which are still felt today.

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This sumptuously illustrated book is the first complete monograph on the work of Michael Craig-Martin. It spans his entire career & prodigious output reproducing the full spectrum of his work from his early sculptures & conceptual text pieces to his later wall-drawings neon works & highly colourful paintings & large-scale installations. ...