When Meredith Mitchells old friend Toby Smythe turns up on leave she is delighted to see him. But Toby has a problem
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One of Britains most distinguished biographers turns her focus on one of the most vilified woman of the last century. Historian Anne Sebba has written the first full biography of Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor by a woman which attempts to understand this fascinating & enigmatic American divorcee who nearly became Queen of Engl&. That woman as she was referred to by the Queen Mother became a hate figure for allegedly ensnaring a British king. Born in 1896 in Baltimore Bessiewallis Warfield endured an impoverished & comparatively obscure childhood which inflamed a burning desire to rise above her circumstances. Neither beautiful nor brilliant & no longer young she nevertheless became one of the most talked about women of her generation & inspired such deep love & adoration in Edward VIII that even giving up a throne & an empire for her was not enough to prove his total devotion. Wallis lived by her wit & her wits while both her apparent & alleged moral transgressions added to her aura & dazzle. Accused of Fascist sympathies having Nazi lovers & learning bizarre sexual techniques in China she was the subject of widespread gossip & fascination that has only increased with the years. In death the Duchess became a symbol of empowerment & a style icon a woman whose unequivocal aim was to win in the game of life. Based on new archives & material recently made available this scrupulously researched biography re evaluates the role of politicians in the 1930s sheds new light on the character & motivations of this powerful charismatic & complex woman & questions was this really the romantic love story of the century? ...

One of Britain's most distinguished biographers turns her focus on one of the most vilified women of the twentieth century. Historian Anne Sebba has written the first full biography by a woman of Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor. ' That woman' as she was referred to by the Queen Mother became a hate figure for ensnaring a British king & destabilising the monarchy. Neither beautiful nor brilliant she nevertheless became one of the most talked-about women of her generation & she inspired such deep love & adoration in Edward VIII that he gave up a throne & an empire for her. Wallis lived by her wit & her wits while both her apparent & alleged moral transgressions added to her aura & dazzle. Based on new archives & material only recently made available this scrupulously researched biography sheds new light on the character & motivations of a powerful charismatic & complex woman. ...

Julie Walters has been described as the nations most popular actress & comedienne. She has been delighting us on screen & on stage for over 25 years & we have taken her to our hearts. Now she tells us her own story in her own words. Born in fifties Birmingham daughter of an Irish Catholic mother Julie was sent to a convent school. She always wanted to be an actress but first went into nursing to appease her mother before leaving to join the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. West End success followed & she quickly replicated her success on film earning an Academy Award nomination for her role in Educating Rita. Julies collaborations with Victoria Wood have given us the unforgettable Mrs Overall in ACORN ANTIQUES & Petula in DINNERLADIES & shes found a new generation of fans playing Mrs Weasley in the Harry Potter films & starring in the record-break hit film MAMMA MIA!. The winner of countless awards Julie has continued to be in some of Britains best TV drama & has been awarded the OBE & CBE. ...

Put the buzz back into biology with Professor Robert Winston. What makes Earth an ideal place for life to survive? Robert Winston will take kids back to Earths beginnings showing how organisms live & survive in Thats Life". From the very big to the microscopic meet the animals plants fungi & bacteria that play an important role in sustaining life on Earth. Packed with colourful images facts & stats " Thats Life" introduces the features & characteristics of the six main kingdoms of life. Let your child discover how life began & just what it means to be alive today." ...

This board book offers a combination of simple text illustrations & things to feel in order to help very young children develop sensory & language awareness. It uses of a variety of textured patches to encourage interactive play & help children explore the surfaces of a toy bear. ...

This is a brand new addition to the best-selling Thats not my..." series. This is an award winning series shortlisted for the British Book Industry Stora Enso Award for Design & Production. It combines bright colourful illustrations with a variety of different textures to touch & feel on each page. It helps very young children develop important language & sensory skills. The series was awarded Best Buy by the readers of " Prima Baby" magazine. It is perfect for keeping young children entertained during long plane journeys." ...

This book is a new festive addition to the best-selling & award-winning touchy-feely series. The enduring appeal of Rachel Wells illustrations & the opportunity to touch a variety of textures make these books baby & pre-school classics. Very young children will enjoy the bright & colourful illustrations while the different texture patches help develop sensory awareness. ...

Here is a long-awaited festive addition to the best-selling & award-winning touchy-feely series. The enduring appeal of Rachel Wells illustrations & the opportunity to touch a variety of textures make these books baby & pre-school classics. Very young children will enjoy the bright & colourful illustrations while the different texture patches help develop sensory awareness. ...

This is a festive addition to the best-selling & award-winning touchy-feely series. The enduring appeal of Rachel Wells illustrations & the opportunity to touch a variety of textures make these books baby & pre-school classics. Very young children will enjoy the bright & colourful illustrations while the different texture patches help develop sensory awareness. ...