It is England 1943. The country is at war with so many men away fighting it is the women left behind who must keep the country going & when Alice Todd is abandoned by her husband she must find a means to provide for herself & her young son. She is offered the job of looking after the group of land girls at Lower Post Stone Farm & soon discovers they each have a story
- & some have secrets they'd rather not reveal. The harsh times of war are tempered by the Saturday evening dances in the local hall but as the hostilities continue it is clear to Alice that there is more tragedy to follow closer to home. Muddy Boots & Silk Stockings" is the evocative & compelling story of the sacrifices made during wartime & the indomitable spirit of those left behind from a writer of the much-loved drama series " The House of Eliott"."
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Bark for joy at the arrival of this grrreat magical new series! This title is a sequel to the bestselling sensation Magic Kitten". Storm is the only young wolf left from his family in the magic Moon-claw pack after the evil wolf Shadow wounds his mother & destroys everyone else. With the rest of the pack now scattered Storms mother is too weak to protect Storm so she sends him to our world as a magic puppy where his magical powers can grow. But Storm must find a friend here to help him hide from the evil Shadow. Will Storm be able to hide long enough to eventually return & save his mother & the magical Moon-claw pack? This is the second title in this brilliant new series that will leave you howling for more!" ...

Mug hugs are an up-&-coming simple knittng idea seen in numerous magazines. Suitable for all abilities; the first project can be completed by a beginner further skills are built up. This latest title in the popular Cozy" series is by a UK author. Readers will never suffer cold coffee or tepid tea again! This new title is packed with colourful designs that are easy & fast to knit & detailed instructions explain everything you need to know. Mug hugs make fabulous gifts & are an ideal way to use up odds & ends of yarn. Best of all readers will never need to suffer cold coffee or tepid tea again. This title

Includes:: 30 fun & fast to knit projects for the reader to make these are suitable for knitters of all abilities; the first project can be completed by an absolute beginner further knitting skills are built up & explained in successive projects."

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One of the most powerful & exotic of all the world's great dynasties the Mughals ruled India from 1526 to 1858. During this time they produced an astonishing number of rulers of outstanding ability who operated in a hugely diverse & complex religious linguistic & social environment. The Mughals were great patrons of the arts using them to underpin their political position & leaving behind a particularly rich legacy of visual art. This book showcases the British Library's extensive collection of illustrated manuscripts & paintings that were commissioned by Mughal emperors & other officials & depict the splendour & vibrant colour of Mughal life. The exquisitely decorated works span four centuries from the foundation of the Mughal dynasty by Babur in the sixteenth century through the heights of the empire & the ' Great' Mughal emperors of the seventeenth century into the decline & eventual collapse in the nineteenth century. The lavish artworks cover a variety of subject matter from scenes of courtly life including lively hunting parties & formal portraits of emperors to illustrations of works of literature which manage to convey complex storylines in a single image & dramatic panoramas of Indian landscapes. The development of a Mughal style of art can be traced through the illustrations & paintings as can the influence of European styles originally as imported exotica. Many of these works have never before been published & combined here with the engaging narrative of two subject experts who place each image within its historical & art historical context they serve to provide us with a beautiful & illuminating view of the art & culture of Mughal India. ...

Acclaimed worldwide as the definitive biography of the Prophet in the English language. Martin Lings life of Muhammad is unlike any other. Based on Arabic sources of the eighth & ninth centuries of which some important passages are translated here for the first time it owes the freshness & directness of its approach to the words of men & women who heard Muhammad speak & witnessed the events of his life. Martin Lings has an unusual gift for narrative. He has adopted a style which is at once extremely readable & reflects both the simplicity & grandeur of the story. The result is a book which will be read with equal enjoyment by those already familiar with Muhammads life & those coming to it for the first time. This book was given an award by the government of Pakistan & selected as the best biography of the Prophet in English at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad in 1983. In 1990 after the book had attracted the attention of Azhar University the author received a decoration from President Mubarak. ...

The Muhammad Ali Handbook" tells the story of an extraordinary human being who has always evoked the most extreme reactions
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This fascinating collection of archive interviews with the legendary champion boxer begins in 1965 with an interview with Harry Carpenter & culminates with a TV interview with Joanna Lumley in 1989. Along the way Muhammad Ali makes several famous appearances on Parkinson in the 1970s & talks to David Frost in The Frost Interview". In the course of these appearances he discusses his fighting career his frank views on religion & society his vision of a separate black
- only American state & his lack of formal education. The 1980s find him answering questions about his impending retirement & rumours that he is suffering from Parkinson's disease."
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Lillian Manville the devoted wife of business titan Jimmie Manville had always taken the blessings of her life for granted
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The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the Inner Hebrides. Perhaps best known for the colourful harbour of Tobermory its capital at the northern end of the island Mull has become very popular as a holiday destination most particularly amongst wildlife enthusiasts. This latest publication from Pocket Mountains" brings together the very best walking routes on Mull & the neighbouring islands of Iona & Ulva both easily reached via short ferry journeys. Mull

Includes:: some of the wildest coastal scenery in the UK as well as many grand mountains pretty villages & stunning sandy beaches."

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The essential guide for the discerning tourist & island devotee Mull & Iona" describes everything the visitor needs to know about the islands' heritage landscape climate flora & fauna. It contains fascinating information about all the key places of interest from the magnificent Torosay Castle to nearby Iona & Saint Columba. It is illustrated with over 100 superb colour photographs showing every aspect of the island & its people." ...