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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Jonathan Black examines the end of the world & the coming of the Antichrist
- or is he already here? How will he make himself known
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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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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. ...

1961: On a sweltering summer's day while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy a move to London & the bright future she can't wait to seize. But before the idyllic afternoon is over Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything. 2011: Now a much-loved actress Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by shades of the past. Haunted by memories & the mystery of what she saw that day she returns to her family home & begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds
- Dorothy Vivien & Jimmy
- who are brought together by chance in wartime London & whose lives become fiercely & fatefully entwined. Shifting between the 1930s the 1960s & the present The Secret Keeper is a spellbinding story of mysteries & secrets murder & enduring love.

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1961: On a sweltering summer's day while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy a move to London & the bright future she can't wait to seize. But before the idyllic afternoon is over Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything. 2011: Now a much-loved actress Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by shades of the past. Haunted by memories & the mystery of what she saw that day she returns to her family home & begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds
- Dorothy Vivien & Jimmy
- who are brought together by chance in wartime London & whose lives become fiercely & fatefully entwined. Shifting between the 1930s the 1960s & the present The Secret Keeper is a spellbinding story of mysteries & secrets murder & enduring love.

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This is the book that turned the art world on its head now with new & exciting discoveries. Hockney takes his thesis further demonstrating how Renaissance artists used mirrors & lenses to develop perspective & chiaroscuro radically challenging our view of how these two foundations of Western art were established. ...

Flowers are one of the most popular & well-received gifts given to express love & affection. But did you know the type of flowers you give can speak volumes? The Secret Language of Flowers is a fascinating insight into the Victorian tradition of using flowers to convey secret messages in a society where feelings often had to be suppressed. In this beautifully illustrated book
- the perfect gift itself
- Samantha Gray reveals how flowers came by their meanings in folklore & how flowers became the language of courtship love friendship beauty & more. Discover the meanings behind over 50 flowers
- such as how lily of the valley symbolises the return of happiness how bluebells stand for constancy & everlasting love & how daffodils represent high regard & chivalry. With stunning illustrations by artist Sarah Perkins that capture all of the beauty of flowers this is an exceptionally lovely & fascinating gift book.


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