A powerful family drama set in India & Scotland from 1915 to the 1960s Its 1915 when young Bess Ravenhart recently widowed leaves her baby son Frazer with her mother-in-law Cora while she sails from India to Britain to set up a home. But Cora has no intention of returning Frazer to his mothers care. Though Bess makes a new life in Edinburgh & knows the joy
- & pain
- of motherhood with further children her heart always aches for the little boy she left behind. When Frazer travels to Scotland twenty years later it seems Besss dreams of a reconciliation will come true. But Frazer trails danger in his wake & its possible that not only he but also Bess & her whole family will live to rue the day of his return...

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Step in to Study Counselling is an invaluable study guide for anyone returning to education or tackling course assignments for the first time. All facets of counselling education are included from improving your essay writing through overcoming the fear of using libraries to interview transcribing. By well-loved & acclaimed author Pete Sanders this book is approachable & reassuring in style helping you to express yourself in your assignments to the best effect. It has provided welcome assistance to thousands of students on courses at all levels & is frequently described as a life saver. Tutors also find this book an invaluable classroom & individual tutorial resource for all students grappling with assignments regardless of the level of counselling training ...

This title provides 15 step-by-step projects that enable you to experience the past & how the ancients lived by making models playing games & creating Celtic art & accessories. Fact boxes provide extra insights & highlight links with the present. This work is packed with over 200 colour photographs. Illustrations include cross-sections historical maps & a pictorial timeline. This book is ideal for home or school use for 8 to 12-year-olds. Step back to a time more than two thousand years ago when the warlike Celts dominated northern & central Europe. Marvel at their bravery & nobility in battle & discover why they were both hated & admired by the Greeks & Romans. Find out fascinating facts about the many different Celtic people
- the reason for their migration their mysticism & beliefs & how they crafted exquisite metalwork. There is a variety of practical projects that helps you bring the past alive
- build a roundhouse fit for a Gallic chieftain make a Welsh harp & create a classic Celtic border.

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A powerful & political thriller from the master of the genre The scene is set for a huge funeral in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The rich & the famous from all over America
- & beyond
- have arrived to honour a former First Lady after her sudden unexpected death. Then follows an attack that was three years in the planning. Hostages are taken
- the ex-President among them
- ransoms demanded a couple of hostages shot to show the kidnappers mean business. It's all brilliantly & chillingly co-ordinated & Michael Bennett the detective in charge of the case knows it will be his biggest ever challenge.



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Step Up to IELTS covers essential exam skills & language for IELTS in Approx. sixty hours of teaching time & familiarises students quickly with the exam. The course covers both the Academic & General Training modules. Shorter achievable exam-type tasks build students exam skills before students try the more challenging tasks at authentic test level. The test practice sections at the end of each unit together constitute a whole sample IELTS test. This pocket-sized Personal Study Book provides extra vocabulary grammar & writing practice & contains a full answer key & information on the exam. ...

Make sure your baking rises to every occasion. Whether you want to produce the perfect tart bake a cake fit for a king or serve up a souffle that won't sink Step-by-Step Baking" guides you through 350 baking recipes for every occasion. 80 classic recipes are fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions to ensure you're always on the right track & variations help you add a modern twist. Clear instructions essential information on ingredients & advice on equipment & storage will help you bake with complete confidence & have your friends & family begging for more. From sweet to savoury " Step-by-Step Baking" is the one baking bible that you shouldn't be without." ...

Step-by-Step Breads" is the perfect book to have to hand when youre mastering the art of bread-making. Over 130 recipes are made easy with simple instructions & photography helping you every step of the way. Classic breads artisan breads batters & sweet breads; 35 essential bread recipes are featured including rolls pizzas muffins & buns plus exciting variations for when youre feeling more adventurous. Excellent value " Step-by-Step Breads" will help you bake all the worlds favourite bread recipes with complete confidence every time. All content previously published in " Step-by-Step Baking"." ...

This is an essential reference guide for new gardeners & those who want to extend their gardening expertise. Learn a wealth of essential gardening skills & techniques from assessing your garden & planning the design to preparing the soil & maintaining perfect beds & borders. Each technique is clearly explained with step-by-step pictures taking you through every stage. It

Includes:: additional information on building rock & water gardens with advice on creating ponds bog gardens & water features. A comprehensive seasonal checklist highlights the essential tasks to achieve throughout the year. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a complete beginner this book contains everything you need to know about designing & maintaining your garden. It covers all the key skills from planning to planting &

Includes:: ideas for more adventurous projects such as building a pond. The book begins with simple design ideas & advice about planning your garden with straightforward instructions. The sections that follow are packed with useful advice including how to improve your soil & how to achieve a perfect weed-free lawn. The book then builds on this basic knowledge to suggest more spectacular ideas for gardens. The final sections cover the skills you will need to keep your garden in tip-top shape &

Includes:: an at-a-glance checklist of tasks to do throughout the year.





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This new Step-by-Step cookbook series provides a wide choice of great value recipe books covering everything from pastas & ...

This new Step-by-Step cookbook series provides a wide choice of great value recipe books covering everything from pastas & ...