Perfect Brain Training is essential reading for anyone who wants to improve their mental agility. Containing a series of fun interactive workouts it helps you develop every aspect of your thinking skills from logical deduction & creative problem solving to memory power & verbal dexterity. With advice on choosing the right training programme & tests to help you track your progress Perfect Brain Training has everything you need to make the most of your potential. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear & straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your babys name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-&-tested tips each book contains all you need to get it right first time. ...

When newly-wed Victoria Combe baked a cake for her in-laws first visit the result was a sunken soggy disaster. In despair she appealed in her column in the Daily Telegraph" for help. Is there a cake recipe out there I cannot ruin? she pleaded. Thankfully scores of readers from all over the country came to her aid. They sent precious recipes which had been handed down the generations & had never failed. There were recipes for squidgy ginger cakes treacly chocolate cakes & the lightest easiest sponges. Readers gave life-saving tips & Victoria Combe tried again. The results were delicious. Here she shares the best of the " Telegraph" readers recipes for foolproof cakes biscuits scones & loaves in the hope that others will be saved from disaster & will learn to delight their nearest & dearest with delicious home baking. It also

Includes:: a crash course in ingredients & packed full of useful readers tips to ensure every cake is a success."

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Perfect Calorie Counting" is the ideal companion for anyone whos watching their weight. Covering everything from advice on which foods are the best sources of antioxidants to tips on how be calorie-conscious while still eating the food you like it walks you through all the steps you can take to improve your diet. Whether youre keen to shed a few pounds for a special occasion or you just want to eat more healthily " Perfect Calorie Counting" has all you need to know. " The Perfect" series is a range of practical guides that give clear & straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your babys name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-&-tested tips each book contains all you need to get it right first time." ...

When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year she has no clue that her carefully created perfect" life is about to unravel before her eyes. Forced to be lab partners with Alex Fuentes a gang member from the other side of town Brittany finds herself having to protect everything she's worked so hard for
- her flawless reputation her relationship with her boyfriend & most importantly the secret that her home life is anything but perfect. Alex is a bad boy & he knows it. So when he makes a bet with his friends to lure Brittany into his life he thinks nothing of it. But the closer Alex & Brittany get to each other the more they realise that sometimes appearances can be deceptive & that you have to look beneath the surface to discover the truth."
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A perfect Christmas would be for a father to be reuinted with his daughter. When Glen Trainer is framed for a crime he didn't commit he loses his home his business & worst of all his daughter. Years later living rough on the streets of Leicester Glen meets Jan Clayton. She too has a heartbreaking story to tell & together they find the courage to start afresh. As Christmas approaches Glen gets ever closer to finding his daughter but will his wish for a perfect Christmas come true? ...

Some people dream of winning while others dream of losing their fears. However ambitious or basic your goal Kelly Marks is on hand to help you make that dream a reality. Despite major setbacks early on Kelly Marks was determined to live a life with horses & went on to win BSJA showjumping championships & major races as a Lady Jockey; she finished her racing career winning the Ladies European Championship. Kelly has since gone on to become Britains most popular Equine Problem Solver" & founder of the Intelligent Horsemanship organisation which helps horses & people worldwide. Kellys first two books went on to be international bestsellers but this book could be her most valuable yet. As true horse people know while technique & knowledge are essential for good horsemanship how you feel about yourself is the missing link to the greatest results. Using the proven techniques in this book you will learn how to: resolve your fears when dealing with horses; be the confident person your horse needs you to be; be your own best friend as well as your horses; stop making excuses; plan your goals & reach your dreams; & plan hacking success or championship success!" ...

The way we treat our windows has seen a dramatic change over the last few years. Traditional lined & interlined curtains with structured swags pelmets & fussy tiebacks have been replaced by curtains that are more relaxed lighter & multifunctional. There is now a vast amount of choice & very few rules -and the results are wonderful. Perfect Curtains presents a collection of stunning new curtain designs & window treatments from homes in the UK France North America & South Africa from decorative sheers to multi-layered solutions from the understated elegance of natural linen to the luxurious appeal of silk. Stephanie Hoppen has interviewed designers fabric manufacturers & curtain makers from around the world to offer expert advice on fabric choice design techniques & style to help guide you through the various options & find the best solutions for your home. New technology in textile design has resulted in some amazing new materials & the variety can be overwhelming. Perfect Curtains lets the fabric take centre stage with chapters focusing on plain & decorative sheers natural cottons & linens glamorous silks & velvets lightweight & heavyweight woven wools graphic & floral patterns & other materials such as natural fibres. It looks at the very best examples of window treatments for every room & shape of window with special attention paid to headings hardware & details. In each chapter unique fabric palettes offer a handpicked selection of the most exciting new fabrics from leading international manufacturers & decorators tips offer advice on poles & finials headings linings layering borders & trimmings. ...

How to land the job you really want. Today more than ever it takes a powerful CV to open doors to the opportunities you want. The right CV defines your objectives your talent & the unique benefits you offer. Done right it also gets this vital information into the hands of the right decision makers. Based on new research into hiring & staffing methods electronic screening systems & public & private job banks The Perfect CV puts you ahead of the pack whether you are after your first job or a competitive senior slot. Learn how todays employment process has radically altered the way CVs are used & jobs are filled. Assess your key strengths capabilities & experiences & focus them toward the situations you want most. Choose formats & delivery methods that are best able to penetrate electronic & bureaucratic pre-screening systems & get interviews Use e-mail & custom cover letters to spotlight your worth. Review case histories showing how people with special needs adapted their resumes & letters to get heard. Decide how to present yourself in a way that makes the most of your talents & skills ...

When Ralph Bennetts life seems it can get no worse in walks a man with a box that clearly is worth its weigh in gold. Ralph cant help but steal it desperate for money & any way out of his life as a servant. He ignores the boxs warning & opens it unwittingly releasing his Doppelg (t)nger -- his perfect double. Evil double that is. The Doppelg (t)nger unleashes havoc throughout the city & soon Ralph finds himself accused of murder. With the Doppelg (t)nger & the police always close behind Ralph & his friend Myrtle desperately try to find a way to defeat the supernatural embodiment of evil & while staying out of the gallows. When they finally confront the Doppelg (t)nger in the ultimate showdown only one can emerge victorious. But which Ralph will survive? ...

Perfect English Cottage" explores 18 inspirational homes that celebrate the best of cottage style in the English countryside. The book looks at the decorating & design solutions that make the cottages as attractive inside as out as well as practical & comfortable to live in. Bestselling author Ros Byam Shaw takes a fresh look at this perennially appealing style which she divides into five chapters: Character Holiday Romance Simplicity & Elegance. The featured homes are incredibly varied from a tiny house with exposed beams to a pared-down Georgian gem to a picture-perfect cottage with roses over the door-and plenty more adorning the interior. Each section ends with a Get The Look page with ideas for recreating the style in your own home." ...