Carefree revelatory & intimate this selection of unpublished letters between the six legendary Mitford sisters compiled by Diana Mitfords daughter-in-law is alive with wit passion & heartbreak. The letters chronicle the social quirks & political upheavals of the twentieth century but also chart the stormy enduring relationships between the uniquely gifted
- & collectively notorious
- Mitford sisters. Theres Nancy the scalding wit & bestselling novelist; Pamela who craved a quiet country life; Diana the fascist wife of Sir Oswald Mosley; Unity whose obsession with Adolf Hitler led to personal tragedy; Jessica the runaway communist; & Deborah the socialite who became Duchess of Devonshire. Writing to one another to confide tease rage & gossip the Mitford sisters set out above all to amuse. A correspondence of this scope is rare; a collection penned by six born storytellers is irreplaceable.

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At the age of eight Diane Lazarus first experienced the power of her amazing gift by seeing hearing & speaking to spirits. Since then Diane has learned to control her gift switching it on & off at will. Today she is rated in the top five professional psychics worldwide & was recently the winner of the TV series Psychic Challenge". Her ability to visualize past & future events means shes frequently used by police throughout the UK & her accuracy in several murder investigations have prompted senior officers to call for her psychic assistance in a number of high profile crimes. The book recounts how she first discovered her gift
- which turned out to be understandably
- a pretty terrifying experience & how she came to develop it despite the disapproval & disbelief of many of those around her. Dianes childhood was a struggle her family suffered at the hands of their violent father & although they managed to escape his grasp it took time for Diane to become confident in her gift
- a mixed blessing but one that she has managed to use to benefit so many others."


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Love is always just around the corner in a Jill Mansell novel
- with a few surprises & a lot of humour on the way to happiness.
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Born in Ramsgate during the 1940s Brenda Bottle was the youngest of nine in a poor but close family. She left school to work as a secretary for British Rail where she met her husb&. But by the age of twenty-seven the marriage was over. Brenda left her job & with the little she had saved enrolled at Guildford Drama School. & so her life as an actress began. One of Britain's best-loved actresses Brenda Blethyn has dazzled in a vast number of roles including her performances as downtrodden Cynthia in Mike Leigh's SECRETS & LIES & as the man-eating Mari Hoff in LITTLE VOICE for which she received Oscar nominations. On stage television & film she has worked with our greatest writers & directors -- Alan Bennett Tom Stoppard Sam Mendes Peter Hall -- & actors -- including Michael Caine Jude Law Julie Walters Brad Pitt Ewan Mc Gregor & John Hurt. Brenda is one of Britain's finest character actresses famous for playing her roles with social realism & warmth wit & humour -- characters her audience empathise with. She has the same warmth & humour off screen too; a wonderfully down-to-earth person with a fascinating history. Told with sparkling wit & engaging honesty MIXED FANCIES is the compelling story of her journey from the Plains of Waterloo to the National Theatre & on to television Hollywood & stardom. ...

Glorious rejacket of the story collection set in the worlds of Chrestomanci. The stories featured in this collection are: Warlock at the Wheel Stealer of Souls Carol Oneirs Hundredth Dream The Sage of Theare Everybodys favourite nine-lifed enchanter makes a guest appearance in each tale. Plus man favourites from the Chrestomanci novels
- & a cast of thousands! With illustrations by Tim Stevens.
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This fantastic split page book allows the reader to mix & match different combinations of fairy tales with hilarious results. What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters & fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hoods Granny? ...

The Mixed-Up Chameleon" is a captivating picture book from Eric Carle author-illustrator of " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" that teaches young children the key differences between animals & the importance of being yourself. A chameleon's antics with colour shape & size show what makes each animal different & why it's important to be yourself. Eric Carle is an award-winning & bestselling author-illustrator of books for very young children. His books include the much-loved classic " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" " Rooster's Off to See the World" " Today is Monday" " Draw Me a Star" " The Very Busy Spider" & " The Bad-Tempered Ladybird". His most famous book " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has sold over 33 million copies worldwide & has been translated into over 50 different languages; several enhanced editions of " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" are available from Puffin." ...

Your mix can make or break a record & mixing is an essential catalyst for a record deal. Professional engineers with exceptional mixing skills can earn vast amounts of money & find that they are in demand by the biggest acts. To develop such skills you need to master both the art & science of mixing. The new edition of this bestselling book offers all you need to know & put into practice in order to improve your mixes. Covering the entire process --from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques -- & offering a multitude of audio samples tips & tricks this book has it all. Roey Izhaki teaches you the importance of a mixing vision how to craft & evaluate your mix & then take it a step further. He describes the theory & the tools used & how these are put into practice while creating mixes. Packed full of photos graphs diagrams & audio samples Mixing Audio is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing. New to this edition: * Multitracks provided to help practice mixing * Fully updated with current plug-in & software version & information * Companion website with a multitude of new samples including more macro-mixing samples * A new sample mix: Rock n Roll ...

Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most successful producers. Mixing Secrets For The Small Studio is a down-to-earth primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies of more than 100 famous names this entertaining guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process. On the way you'll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix processing from simple EQ & compression through to advanced spectral dynamics & 'fairy dust' effects. User-friendly explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly need-to-know basis while chapter summaries & assignments are perfect for school & college use. * Learn the subtle editing arrangement & monitoring tactics which give industry insiders their competitive edge & master the psychological tricks which protect you from all the biggest rookie mistakes. * Find out where you don't need to spend money as well as how to make a limited budget really count. * Pick up tricks & tips from leading-edge engineers working on today's multi-platinum hits including Michael Brauer Serban Ghenea the Lord-Alge brothers Tony Maserati Manny Marroquin Dave ' Hard Drive' Pensado Jack Joseph Puig Mark ' Spike' Stent Phil Tan Andy Wallace & many many more... Mike Senior is a professional engineer who has worked with Wet Wet Wet The Charlatans Reef Therapy & Nigel Kennedy. He specialises in adapting the techniques of top producers for those working on a budget. Since 2007 he has transformed dozens of amateur productions for Sound On Sound magazine's popular ' Mix Rescue' column proving time & again that you can achieve commercial-grade results with affordable gear -- once you know how! ...

Mo Farah is the UKs most successful distance runner
- & double gold-medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read his story from
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