Seven titles in the popular Young Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover making the book & CD easy to store together. " The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence & ability." ...

The Secret" continues to be the publishing phenomenon of the year an international mega-bestseller that has inspired millions of people to live extraordinary lives. " The Secret Gratitude Book" is the only official authorized companion to the original book. This beautiful journal is full of passionate & wise affirmations & insights written by Rhonda Byrne that will allow readers to bring joy & harmony to every aspect of their lives. Inspired by Rhondas writings it condenses the essence & wisdom of the original book helping readers to continue their personal journey of transformation. This is not a diary & it does not contain dates
- it is a timeless workbook that fans of " The Secret" will use as a personal record of their souls journey as they continue to enhance & enrich their lives. Beautifully designed with a magnetic flap closer & a ribbon marker it will help readers focus their energies & clearly & effectively maximize the law of attraction in their lives. It is one of the most powerful tools you can use to transform your life into total joy."
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Truly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic" Donna Tartt's novel " The Secret History" is a remarkable achievement
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Georgian London evokes images of elegant buildings & fine art but it was also a city where prostitution was rife houses of ill repute widespread & many tens of thousands of people dependent in some way or other on the wages of sin. The sex industry was in fact a very powerful force indeed & in The Secret History of Georgian London Dan Cruickshank compellingly shows how it came to affect almost every aspect of life & culture in the capital. Examining the nature of the sex trade he offers a tantalising insight into the impact of prostitution to give us vivid portraits of some of the women who became involved in its world. & he discusses the very varied attitudes of contemporaries
- those who sympathised those who indulged & those who condemned. As he powerfully argues these women & many thousands like them not only shaped eighteenth-century London they also helped determine its future development.
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The Secret History of Our Streets explores one of the great forces shaping our lives: property. Why we live where we live & how that choice informs the lives we lead. In a modern version of a classic survey from the 19th century this remarkable book tells the story of six London streets representing the widest possible picture of the city both socially & geographically. Each has a fascinating story of its own. Together their stories reveal the big underlying forces that have shaped Britain for the last 120 years: gentrification migration slum clearance property speculation & the urban sprawl. The six streets & larger themes they address are Deptford High Street
- the mania for re-development slum clearances; Portland Road
- gentrification & super-gentrification (the rich being pushed out by the super-rich); Reverdy Road
- the white working class the Blitz & redevelopment; Caledonian Road
- ownership & landlords the prison; Arnold Circus
- public housing; Camberwell Grove
- the disappearance of rural idyll the rise of the suburbs.





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A captivating new novel from the bestselling author of A DAUGHTERS JOURNEY & DAYS OF HOPE
- An outstanding storyteller Womans Weekly
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Sally Bee's story of survival & recovery from three heart attacks in a week at the age of 36 is nothing short of a miracle. Sally attributes much of her remarkable survival to her delicious & achievable healthy eating plan which she & her whole family enjoy. Now in this beautifully illustrated cookbook she shares her secret with you & it might just save your life. Sally believes in living a full life & that

Includes:: eating delicious food with all the family. She shares not only clean vibrant recipes but also her versions of comforting classics we all love. Even desserts! We all know the principles of eating a healthy diet but actually translating that knowledge into an easy & affordable meal can be a challenge in a busy world. The Secret Ingredient meets that challenge head-on with gorgeous tasty recipes that will feed the whole family & tempt even the most novice cook. Sally tells her inspirational story throughout & gives encouragement & support for changing your eating habits & those of your children without feeling deprived & in a way that works for life. She's living proof.

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This Reader in the field of intelligence studies focuses on policy blending classic works on concepts & approaches with more recent essays dealing with current issues & the ongoing debate about the future of intelligence. The subject of secret intelligence has never enjoyed a higher profile. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 Madrid & London the conflicts in Iraq & Afghanistan the missing WMD public debates over prisoner interrogation & new domestic security regulations have all contributed to make this a hot subject over the past decade. Aiming to be more comprehensive than existing books & to achieve truly international coverage of the field this book provides key readings & supporting material for students & course convenors. It is divided into four main sections each of which

Includes:: full summaries of each article further reading suggestions & student questions: The intelligence cycle Intelligence counter-terrorism & security Ethics accountability & control Intelligence & the new warfare Comprising essays by leading scholars in the field Secret Intelligence will be essential reading both for students & for anyone wishing to understand the current relationship between intelligence & policy-making.

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Laura is content enough with her marriage two children & part-time job. That is until a lover from her past comes back into her life. Suddenly passion & excitement are rekindled & she realises how stagnant her life has become. But how much happiness has she a right to expect? Unknown to Laura many others in her Sussex village are living with their own unresolved inner dramas. None of them guesses at her crisis. Yet every decision they take has an impact on those around them. The hidden longings of a large cast of characters interweave in a gripping plot that reveals ordinary life at its richest: comic & tragic poignant & cruel surprising & moving
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SECRETS SUSPENSE & CONSPIRACY. LONDON THROUGH THE EYES OF THE GREAT SHERLOCK HOLMES As Dr Watsons old manuscripts deliberately unpublished to protect the names of those they concern are released into the public a multitude of previously unseen cases are revealed. An American millionaire receives threatening letters from a sinister Black Hand.. .A mysterious box terrifies a shop keeper.. . Holmes & Watson feel the influence of an old enemy from beyond the grave.. . And a tragedy occurs which Sherlock Holmes will never be able to forgive himself for failing to prevent. From the smoky streets of London to a countryside mental institution the renowned detective & his faithful sidekick Watson must use all their cunning & skills to solve this array of mysteries. With murders madness & diamonds abound June Thomson continues the Holmes canon with a brilliance & ingenuity that perfectly captures where Conan Doyle left off. ...