At seventeen Lori Schiller was the perfect child
- the only daughter of an affluent close-knit family. Six years later she made
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He had a good degree from Oxford a girl he wanted to marry & a well-paid job in the city but at the age of 26 he left it all to join the SAS. This is an account of the boys who do the dirty work. The quiet soldier wins by staying in the shadows but as he later finds so do the IRA. ...

In a world where finding even ten minutes to do nothing the benefits of meditation can be profound. Meditation is simply a way of giving our brains a well-deserved break & can actually help our brains to function healthy & happily. This beautifully illustrated guide is an inspiring & practical book which shows you how to meditate without the need for uncomfortable lotus positions or prayer beads! With his typical gentle & insightful humour Matthews guide to meditation will enable to you to feel more present more youthful have more energy & greater concentration improve your mood & sleep more soundly. ...

When Catherine Ducane disappears in the heart of New Orleans the local cops react rapidly
- she is the daughter of the Governor
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Twenty-third century Earth ravaged by climate change looks backwards to the holy ideal of a pre-industrial Eden. Political power has been grabbed by a few powerful families & their green saints. Millions of people are imprisoned in teeming cities; millions more labour on Pharaonic projects to rebuild ruined ecosystems. On the moons of Jupiter & Saturn the Outers descendants of refugees from Earths repressive regimes have constructed a wild variety of self-sufficient cities & settlements: scientific utopias crammed with exuberant creations of the genetic arts; the last outposts of every kind of democratic tradition. The fragile detente between the Outer cities & the dynasties of Earth is threatened by the ambitions of the rising generation of Outers who want to break free of their cosy inward-looking pocket paradises colonise the rest of the Solar System & drive human evolution in a hundred new directions. On Earth many demand pre-emptive action against the Outers before its too late; others want to exploit the talents of their scientists & gene wizards. Amid campaigns for peace & reconciliation political machinations crude displays of military might & espionage by cunningly wrought agents the two branches of humanity edge towards war.. . ...

Simply stitched rustic apples buttoned quirky birds beautiful bunnies a family of teddy bears cute cats country dolls & homespun hearts are just some of the patterns in this book all created with flair & originality by Anne-Pia. She also

Includes:: a fun range of Christmas angels & snowmen a Father Christmas & a quilted wallhanging. Accompanied by illustrations patterns & templates these charming projects & Annes easy-to-follow- instructions make this book a must-have for anyone looking for unusual gift ideas or something special for the home.

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This is a precious collection of beautiful quilted gifts for every occasion including birthdays mother's day weddings & Christmas. Create elegant home accents using pieced patchwork & applique all with Barri Sue Gaudet's stylish country charm. The complexity of each project reflects the amount of notice you might receive for an occasion meaning gifts for a dinner party's hostess are quick-to-stitch & presents for a new born baby are more heirloom. Embellish your designs with embroidery for an extra special personal touch that friends & family will adore. ...

The projects combine simple patchwork & applique felt & trim embellishments & decorative stitchery. Each chapter has its own charming motifs & colour theme & the projects cover a range of festive gifts & decorations. Designs are suitable for stitchers of all abilities whatever time they have available with each chapter offering designs that can be completed in either 3 hours 2 days or a week. ...

Quilters love to use their skills & their fabric stashes to make gifts for friends or family members & this book supplies more than 55 versatile gift projects. There are mini quilts & wall quilts to showcase the quilters skills or to celebrate the love of quilts. Additional projects include sewing notions home accessories & miscellaneous gifts. The projects use a variety of quilting skills but also general sewing embroidery punch needle etc. Sewing aids & organisers include pincushions ruler holders & wool sewing wallet. Minis & wall quilts reflect traditional & whimsical styles. Other items include a quillow pillows purse set backpack lap throws table runners fabric bowls & more. ...

Talented author Mandy Shaw shares her fresh approach to quilting with an emphasis on fun fast results & fabulous quilts! Full step-by-step instructions guide you through 10 gorgeous quilting projects ti stitch & sew that have plenty of 'wow' factor but won't take a lifetime to complete. All the projects can be made using fat quarters & when the main project is finished Mandy shows you how to use up the remaining scraps of fabric to sew delightful accessories toys home decor items & gifts. Projects include wall hangings a cot quilt picnic rug & ' Welcome' sampler. With a clear & comprehensive section covering techniques tips & templates this is a book for quilters & sewing enthusiasts to dip into again & again. ...