At twelve she stood by her mothers grave on a bleak Yorkshire moor. Life as the daughter of a Victorian millhand had never been easy but now she was mother & housekeeper both to the little family left behind. As one tribulation after another beset her life so a longing a determination grew
- to venture out into a new world of independence & adventure & when the chance came she seized it. America even on the brink of civil war was to offer a challenge that Ruth was ready to accept & a love not easy but glorious & triumphant. This is a giant of a book
- about a woman who gave herself unstintingly
- in love in war in the embracing of a new life in a vibrant l&.


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It s no accident my sister carried the can. That murder was organised like a military exercise by experts. Ruth was hand picked. & she shielded those people whod picked her.. .the ones who promised her she wouldnt die. Muriel Jakubait sister of Ruth Ellis Who was the mysterious third man who pulled the trigger? Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain convicted 50 years ago for shooting her lover David Blakely. The case became notorious & was made into a successful film Dance with a Stranger". The story that has held ever since is of a peroxided tart who killed her man out of jealousy. But crucial questions were left unasked in the original trial & the whole case reeks of an Establishment cover-up. Ruth Ellis sister Muriel knew her better than anyone & has always sought to prove she was not guilty. Now she is able to reveal crucial evidence about how a third man pulled the trigger for the fatal shots. A man who was part of a web of British secret agents into which Ruth Ellis fell long before. & at the heart of these new findings is the startling evidence that Ruth was being run by Dr Stephen Ward at least a decade before his name became public in the infamous Profumo Affair. Muriel reveals the full story about her & her sisters abused childhood. She shows Ruth as somebody damaged at a very early age who strove to make something of herself only to be caught up in something much bigger & end up paying with her life." ...

For years scandal has rocked Rosewood Pennsylvania
- & high school seniors Aria Emily Hanna & Spencer have always been at the centre
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SHE THOUGHT SHE'D SEEN THE BACK OF THE DELANEYS. HOW WRONG COULD SHE BE.. . Annie Carter should have demanded to see their bodies lying on a slab in the morgue but she really believed the Delaney twins were gone from her life for good. Now sinister things are happening around her & Annie Carter is led to one terrifying conclusion: her bitter enemies the Delaney twins didn't die all those years ago. They're back & they want her & her family dead. This isn't the first time someone has made an attempt on her life yet she's determined to make it the last. Nobody threatens Annie Carter & lives to tell the tale.. . ...

Caleb Wilde infamous attorney has a merciless streak & a razor-sharp mind... Years of relentless work have hardened Calebs heart
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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans including which emperor enjoyed eating camels heels who were the terrible twins who founded Rome & which evil emperors made murder a sport. With a bold accessible new look & a heap of extra-horrible bits these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Anglian Water's project to reintroduce the Osprey to England has been an outstanding success but is also a very personal project for the volunteers who have been involved in the Ospreys' journey from Scotland to Africa via Rutl&. This new book published in close collaboration with Anglian Water & the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust is a celebration of their project & a chance for Osprey fans everywhere to discover the many amazing stories behind the Rutland Osprey team's efforts over the last two decades to re-establish these magnificent birds in Engl&. Historically the Osprey was widely distributed throughout England but by at the end of the last century Ospreys hadn't bred in England for more than 150 years. Thanks to Anglian Water's close work with the LRWT English chicks hatched in 2001 at Rutland Water their largest reservoir. This ground-breaking project was the first of its kind in Europe & is now in its eighteenth year. Other Osprey translocation projects in Italy & Spain have come about as a direct result of it & breeding pairs are also now established in Wales as an indirect result of the work of the Rutland Osprey team. The Rutland Water team monitor the Ospreys from their arrival from Senegal & the Gambia in March through to their autumn migration. The nest sites at Rutland allow visitors to get close views to the Ospreys & artist & photographer John Wright has been working for Anglian Water for several years to document the Rutland Ospreys from even closer. Stories will reveal early disappointments detail the Ospreys' incredible journeys as they migrate to Africa & convey the pride the Rutland field team & many locals feel as 'their' Ospreys return to the same roost year on year. ...

The freewheeling way to explore the U.S.A. Our friendly expert authors get you ready to roll with practical advice whether you're a novice or experienced RVer. From buying or renting your rig to how to outfit it you'll get essential info. When you're on the road there are 14 trips that cover the country from coast to coast whether you want to enjoy lobster in Maine or get your kicks on Route 66. Open the book & find: * Down-to-earth trip-planning advice * Regional itineraries for every part of the U.S. * Up-to-date info on attractions & campgrounds * Lots of detailed maps ...

Rwanda is the world's premier gorilla-tracking destination & was made famous as the setting for the film Gorillas in the Mist. However there is much to see beyond magical encounters with gorillas: Lake Kivu the mountain-ringed inland sea; the immense Nyungwe Forest National Park with its chimpanzees monkeys & rare birds; & the wild savanna of Akagera National Park. Written in an engaging & colourful style this new edition is packed with personal anecdotes of people & places met across the country. With an emphasis on eco-tourism there is a dedicated chapter to each of the national parks outlining all the practicalities: how to get there how to obtain a permit; where to spot wildlife; how to identify flora; & how to identify the best trips offered by tour operators. Rwanda" provides the most comprehensive coverage of any English-language guidebook on the market." ...