In her second novel A Perfect Match" Sinead Moriarty tells the story of Emma Hamilton who embarks on the path to adopting a baby when she & her husband can't conceive. It manages to be both hilarious & incredibly moving is comparable to the writing of Marian Keyes in its ability to balancing of light & shade. After two years of being deafened by the TICKTOCK of her biological clock & tormented by Mother Nature's refusal to grant her a baby Emma Hamilton decides to go for the instant solution: finding a Russian baby in need of a home. But Emma hasn't reckoned on the route to adoption being so complicated. Between proving that she's fit to be a mother (by inventing an unblemished past & discovering an unsuspected talent for housekeeping) driving her long-suffering husband insane with madcap schemes to make them the perfect would-be parents (a few Russian verbs a night & they'll be fluent in no time) & tripping over red tape every step of the way (who knew social workers could be so terrifying?) Emma finds out that adoption is far from the easy option
- & that perfection has very little to do with finding the perfect match. Sinead Moriarty's novels have sold over half a million copies in Ireland & the UK & she is a four times nominee for the popular fiction Irish Book Award. She has won over readers & critics telling stories that are funny humane moving & relevant to modern women. "A Perfect Match" is a follow-up to " The Baby Trail" but it also stands on its own as a complete story. Sinead Moriarty lives with her family in Dublin. Her other titles are: " The Baby Trail"; " From Here to Maternity"; " In My Sister's Shoes"; " Keeping It In the Family" (also titled " Whose Life Is It Anyway?); " Pieces of My Heart"; " Me & My Sisters" & " This Child of Mine"."
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The Cupid Company girls have spent the summer matchmaking. Now theyre about to find out for themselves what love feels like! Summer is coming to an end but love is still in the air! even Romeo the dog has fallen head over paws for a cute girl puppy! One of Cupids Companys clients is a little too in love with love & Coral & Nicks find themselves matchbreaking instead of matchmaking but when cupids arrow hits home they realise why sometimes we can all go a bit crazy for love! ...

Perfect Memory Training is essential reading for anyone who wants to strengthen their powers of recall. Written by Dr Fiona Mc Pherson a psychologist with many years of experience in the field it explains how memories are created & stored sets out a range of techniques to help you improve these processes & provides exercises to help you track your progress. Whether you want to get better at remembering names faces lists or pieces of general knowledge Perfect Memory Training has everything you need to boost your mental ability. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear & straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-&-tested tips each book contains all you need to get it right first time. ...

Victor Smiley & his wife Joan have been married for nearly twenty years but each barely recognises the person they wake up with every morning. Victor is so fed up with his job at the local egg-box factory --as well as distracted by his visits to his favourite prostitute Kamila-- that he hardly notices his wife's constant ridicule. Joan has resigned herself to the fact that Victor will never see beyond her double-chin to a new hair cut or outfit. She even puts up with his constant snoring which keeps her up night after night. Just. For unbeknownst to Victor Joan is taking her sweet revenge: spending large amounts of money on his credit card kitting herself out in a sexy new wardrobe to impress her secret lover Don. But then as the bills mount Victor loses his job. Soon he realises that the only way he can achieve his dream of setting up home with Kamila is to get Joan out of the picture. But Victor is about to get a nasty surprise. For he's not the only one with murder on his mind.. . ...

In the house of Lala Varde a vast man of even greater influence an attack has taken place. Varde's secretary Mr Perfect has been struck on his invaluable business head. & try as Inspector Ghote might to remain conscientious & methodical his investigation is beset on all sides by cunning disdain & corruption. & then there's the impossible theft of a single rupee to be dealt with.. . The Perfect Murder" introduced Inspector Ghote: Bombay CID's most dutiful officer & one of the greatest most engaging creations in all detective fiction." ...

The Perfect Pair: The Enchanted Mirror is the graphic tale of commercial dolphins & the immensely personal account of a young boy's first love
- a special love that takes him on a mystical journey deep into the world of the dolphin effectively casting him into a reality that constantly questions man's overall appraisal of these very special people of the sea. It tells of a mind connection
- a psychic bond so strong that it enables the boy & his charges to become Europe's top performing team... The best of the best. Two dolphins famed for working in absolute unison eventually leading them into achieving the much-revered full somersault routine
- a shadow ballet of exquisite grace & beauty. A moving & emotional story The Perfect Pair: The Enchanted Mirror will appeal to adults with an interest in dolphins & the people who work with them. Authors David & Tracy have been inspired by a number of authors & publications. David takes inspiration from Marvel comics whilst Tracy is inspired by P G Wodehouse Agatha Christie & Susan Hill.


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If youve ever tasted a food you love with a wine that matches it perfectly youll know that the combination of the two can be even better than the food or wine on its own. But how to find those divine pairings? In Perfect Pairings youll find more than 100 mouth-watering recipes organised in themed menus many with specific wine recommendations or you can use the at-a-glance food & wine matching guides to experiment & discover your own personal preferences. Classic dishes sit alongside the intriguingly original & light options are featured as well as indulgent delights. A chapter devoted to cheese teaches you how to successfully pair cheese & wine & put together the perfect cheeseboard. All this plus tips on choosing & buying wine plus decanting & serving it at home & a glossary of wine terms make Perfect Pairings an invaluable resource for anyone who enjoys good food & wine. ...

If your relationship with your horse has turned rocky Kelly Marks is on hand as counsellor. With her practical advice & proven success Kelly will help practical advice & amazing results. From analysing your own behaviour with your horse & developing mutual respect & trust to what happens when love goes wrong & problems arise Kelly teaches you the best techniques to overcome the hiccoughs in your partnership. You can even use her famed horse-whispering techniques to communicate effectively with your hors as well as to astound your friends. Through a series of practical exercises tips case studies & often humorous stories Kelly will help you not only to improve your relationship with your hose but also develop great riding & handling technique. Kellys experience enthusiasm & humour alongside her respect & affection for the animals she works with combine to make this the essential guide for any horse owner. ...

Perfect Patterns" contains even more gorgeous patterns to colour & complete. There are plenty of intricate masterpieces from autumn leaves & bright birds to butterflies cakes & kittens. Part-colour this bright & pretty book is perfect for any creative girl." ...

John & Naomi Klaesson are grieving the death of their four- year-old son from a rare genetic disorder. They desperately want another child but when they find out they are both carriers of a rogue gene they realize the odds of their next child contracting the same disease are high. Then they hear about geneticist Doctor Leo Dettore. He has methods that can spare them the heartache of ever losing another child to any disease
- even if his methods are more than they can afford. At his clinic is where their nightmare begins. They should have realized something was wrong when they saw the list. Choices of eye colour hair sporting abilities. They can literally design their child. Now it's too late to turn back. Naomi is pregnant & already something is badly wrong.. .
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