This vivid honest memoir of growing up in the Roosevelt White House during the Great Depression is a delicious read for anyone interested in American history or the presidency. Curtis Roosevelt was born five & half months after Black Tuesday when the New York Stock Exchange crash in October 1929 paved the way not only for the Great Depression but also for his grandfathers presidency. History had his family in its grip & he had no choice but to go along for the ride. Just three years old Curtis arrived at his grandparents household at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue only a very short time after they themselves had begun to unpack. He & his sister Eleanor were the countrys First Grandchildren a pint-sized double act known to the media as Sistie & Buzzie" (pronounced as one word). " Too Close to the Sun" is his intimate account of growing up in the Roosevelt White House. With nostalgia & candour Roosevelt describes his role as a tiny planet circling the dual suns of his grandfather & grandmother known to him as Papa & Grandmere. Blending self-abasement humour resentment & affection Roosevelt describes the emotional impact of living his formative years with two larger-than-life figures of having little identity beyond being one-half of the " Sistie & Buzzie" show & of being kept on a short leash by everyone from his grandmother to his bodyguard." Too Close to the Sun" offers a rich chronicle of daily life in the Depression era White House & a moving tale of coming to terms with an untraditional childhood. It is also a fascinating portrait of arguably the most influential & inspirational figure in modern American history. Curtis Roosevelt was there. & he will take readers along with him into the long-ago world that formed him-for better or for worse." ...

Shiraz Bailey Wood has made up her mind. Shes leaving Goodmayes waving goodbye to Mayflower Academy Sixth Form & her part time job at Mr Yolk & moving to London with Carrie Draper. Carries got herself a place at Tabitha Tennants beauty school so shes sorted. Now all Shiraz has to focus on is getting herself a job. She has a bit of trouble finding the most suitable job nothing seems quite right for a girl of Shirazs originality & wit... And she has to admit shes missing her family
- even Murphy
- something rotten. But Shiraz BW will not give up
- shes going to finish what she started even if she does keep looking out of the crappy flat window to see if theres a Banana Yellow Golf parked up front...


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Bethany has an amazing secret
- her hamster Hammy is the cleverest hamster you will ever meet. He loves to learn everything that
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Ever dreamt of escape? Thats what Paradise promises: an ultra-exclusive hotel on the Caribbean island of St Barts. There a retired actor from Hollywoods golden age has brought together a glittering selection of guests. But why are they there...and what are they hiding? Mal & Lexi popstar newlyweds have the world at their feet
- if they can stay married for more than forty-eight hours. Then theres Grace the glamourpuss cougar who lives at the hotel & has her eye on the male guests. For Lauren & Sebastian its a final chance to rekindle their marriage while for the rumpled-looking novelist at the bar its time to face his writers block. & while the guests get plenty of sun sea & scandal the staff at the hotel see everything. From the cocktail-king with a heartbreakers smile to the Irish chambermaid far from home behind the scenes at Paradise life is far from quiet. As the temperature rises & dark clouds gather theres a hell of a storm ahead. A sultry tale of romance glamour & intrigue Too Hot to Handle is the holiday youve been waiting for.
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When Rupert finds a golden egg he takes it home to show Mum & Dad. Then suddenly Tap! Tap! Crack! out hatches a baby fire dragon! From then on Crumpet the dragon is Ruperts best friend. But soon Crumpet starts to grow. & as he grows he gets...HOTTER! ...

Delphinium Del" Bloom loves her grandparents flower shop where its always peaceful & calm
- unlike her cluttered house whee
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This linen-covered limited edition is in a stunning protective slipcase & mailing box. It is a real collector's item ...

Too Many Mothers" is the remarkable story of Roberta Taylors early life & the extended family that brought her up. Roberta travels to the emotional heart of her childhood to reveal the lives led by the men & women who influenced her most in her formative years. " Too Many Mothers" is a portrait of an embattled family at war with itself & the outside world. From petty crime to pet monkeys tender romance to emotional blackmail illegitimacy adoption & even murder Roberta Taylor has written a bittersweet & memoir of her early life." ...

Shannon Wheeler was once just another ambitious cartoonist with some big ideas (and some small ones too) a wicked sense of humor a questioning spirit & a coffee jones the size of a tanker truck. Who would have ever guessed that ten years later he would have multiple volumes of critically acclaimed cartoons under his belt & a rich satisfying career? The Too Much Coffee Man Omnibus" gathers all of the cartoons from four hilarious volumes of work bringing together all of Wheelers signature satire & sweetness in one convenient package. Essential for " Too Much Coffee Man" fans & sure to convert new ones!" ...

This documentary play script focuses on the feelings instigated by a death as a result of drink driving. A tragic drink/drive accident results in the death of Jo the front seat passenger whilst the driver her sister Judy escapes unhurt (or has she?). It targets student readers & performers but is equally viable for adults. ...