FROM THE BACK COVER: Emaneska is crying out for a saviour. The only question is: Can they kill a child to save a world? Emaneskas Long Winter remains as bitter as a blade between the ribs. War is fast approaching. Gods & daemons are hovering on the horizon. Long-lost revelations arrive to haunt the lives of three men. The Pale Kings are rising. While Farden busies himself digging up his past in the strange deserts of Paraia the storm-clouds begin to gather for Durnus Elessi Cheska & Modren. Together with Farfallen & his Sirens they must fight to survive against the Long Winter the vicious machinations of the new Arkmage & the arrival of something much deadlier than both combined. War deception & murder are quickly becoming the only paths to salvation...PALE KINGS is the explosive sequel to the critically-acclaimed debut THE WRITTEN & the second instalment in the epic EMANESKA SERIES. Harder darker & faster PALE KINGS aims to leave THE WRITTEN quivering & whimpering in the shadows. ABOUT THE BOOK: Picking up the turbulent tale of Farden the mage once more PALE KINGS follows him deeper into the darkness as he hunts for his past in the deserts of strange Paraia. There he will uncover more than he bargained for including a revelation that will see his life & those of Durnus Elessi Farfallen & yet more spiral out of control. As an ancient plot is discovered they are forced to choose between themselves & the fate of the world. Love will battle betrayal. Fear will fight responsibility. Greed will clash with bravery. Can anyone step up the mark? The stakes have been raised even higher this time. Consequences hover like a guillotines blade. Bursting with even more magick lore action & emotion than its predecessor PALE KINGS is every bit the sequel that THE WRITTEN deserved. It is the second book by young UK author Ben Galley. If you would like to know more about his EMANESKA SERIES or more about Ben as an author then you can find it all at www.bengalley.com ...

In his highly acclaimed debut A Pale View of Hills" Kazuo Ishiguro tells the story of Etsuko a Japanese woman now living alone in England dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. Retreating into the past she finds herself reliving one particular hot summer in Nagasaki when she & her friends struggled to rebuild their lives after the war. But then as she recalls her strange friendship with Sachiko
- a wealthy woman reduced to vagrancy
- the memories take on a disturbing cast."

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Eat for better health & weight loss the Paleo way with this revised edition of the bestselling guide-over 100 000 copies sold to date! Healthy delicious & simple the Paleo Diet is the diet we were designed to eat. If you want to lose weight-up to 75 pounds in six months-or if you want to attain optimal health The Paleo Diet will work wonders. Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how by eating your fill of satisfying & delicious lean meats & fish fresh fruits snacks & non-starchy vegetables you can lose weight & prevent & treat heart disease cancer osteoporosis metabolic syndrome & many other illnesses.* Breakthrough nutrition program based on eating the foods we were genetically designed to eat-lean meats & fish & other foods that made up the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors* This revised edition features new weight-loss material & recipes plus the latest information drawn from breaking Paleolithic research* Six weeks of Paleo meal plans to jumpstart a healthy & enjoyable new way of eating as well as dozens of recipes* This bestselling guide written by the world's leading expert on Paleolithic eating has been adopted as a bible of the Cross Fit movement The Paleo Diet is the only diet proven by nature to fight disease provide maximum energy & keep you naturally thin strong & active-while enjoying every satisfying & delicious bite. ...

At last! The cookbook based on the bestselling The Paleo Diet Dr. Loren Cordain's The Paleo Diet has helped thousands of people lose weight keep it off & learn how to eat for good health by following the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors & eating the foods we were genetically designed to eat. Now this revolutionary cookbook gives you more than 150 satisfying recipes packed with great flavors variety & nutrition to help you enjoy the benefits of eating the Paleo way every day. Based on the breakthrough diet book that has sold more than 100 000 copies to date

Includes:: 150 simple all-new recipes for delicious & Paleo-friendly breakfasts brunches lunches dinners snacks & beverages Contains 2 weeks of meal plans & shopping & pantry tips Features 16 pages of Paleo color photographs Helps you lose weight & boost your health & energy by focusing on lean protein & non-starchy vegetables & fruits From bestselling author Dr. Loren Cordain the world's leading expert on Paleolithic eating styles Put The Paleo Diet into action with The Paleo Diet Cookbook & eat your way to weight loss weight control maintenance increased energy & lifelong health-while enjoying delicious meals you & your family will love.

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Paleo-style diets are all the rage as fitness enthusiasts including the booming nation of Cross Fitters have adopted high-protein low-processed-food diets to fuel their exercise. It all began with the publication of the book The Paleo Diet" by renowned scientist Loren Cordain Ph D who presented a breakthrough plan for weight loss & disease prevention without dieting or exercising. In 2005 Dr. Cordain joined with endurance coach Joe Friel to write " The Paleo Diet for Athletes". It sold 8 000 copies that first year but it has sold even better as a backlist title
- more than 20 000 units in both 2010 & 2012. Now the authors offer an updated & revised edition of " The Paleo Diet for Athletes" specifically targeting runners triathletes & other serious amateur athletes. Cordain & Friel show that by using the foods our bodies were designed to eat
- protein fruits & vegetables healthy fats & even some saturated fats
- anyone can achieve total-body fitness & dramatically improve the strength & cardiovascular efficiency. " The Paleo Diet for Athletes" gives specific guidelines for what to eat before during & after a workout or competition along with simple tasty recipes packed with power & wholesome ingredients."


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Theories about how our ancestors lived
- & why we should emulate them
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President Carter who was able to negotiate peace between Israel & Egypt has remained deeply involved in Middle East affairs since leaving the White House. He has stayed in touch with the major players from all sides in the conflict & has made numerous trips to the Holy Land most recently as an observer in the Palestinian elections of 2006. In this book President Carter shares his intimate knowledge of the history of the Middle East & his personal experiences of the principal actors & he addresses sensitive political issues many British & American officials shy from. PALESTINE is a challenging & provocative book. Pulling no punches Carter prescribes steps that must be taken for the two states to share the Holy Land without a system of apartheid or the constant fear of terrorism. ...

The Palestine-Israel conflict is the most notorious & ingrained conflict of the twentieth & now twenty-first century. Yet the way it is reported in the media is often confusing leading many to assume the hostilities stretch back to an ancient period. The Palestine-Israel Conflict is the first book to provide a clear accessible & annotated introduction that covers the full history of the region from Biblical times until today. Perfect for the general reader as well as students it offers a comprehensive yet lucid rendering of the conflict setting it in its proper historical context. Harms & Ferry show how today's violence is very much a product of recent history with its roots in the twentieth century. This balanced account is now fully up to date including the ongoing situation in Gaza making it a valuable resource for anyone who wants a clear guide to the conflict between Israel & the Palestinian territories & its place in the history of Middle Eastern affairs. ...

This is the first book to offer a detailed modern survey of Witchcraft historiography. By using a broad chronological structure from contemporary responses through to modern day developments in historical theory in relation to the study of the history of Witchcraft the book draws on contributions from a range of leading experts in the field to provide a much-needed overview of the area. ...

The attractive & robust Palgrave Student Planner is the complete self-management survival tool designed specifically for students. It contains everything students need to organise their time & information effectively including study skills advice diary pages (with weekly tips time slots & to do lists) timetables useful contacts & websites personal finance guidance spelling rules international information notes pages maps a plastic pocket & a bookmark with many added features available for the first time for the 2012/13 edition. ...