Kevin J. Mervin was one of over 2 000 British Territorial Army soldiers called up to fight in the Iraq War in February 2003. Based on a diary kept throughout his tour of duty the authors personal account of the conflict illustrates what it was like for a part-timer to fight alongside the regular army. Weekend Warrior chronicles the difficulties & traumas Mervin & his colleagues endured while carrying out their work including situations in which they literally had to fight for their lives. The author also describes how he & his companions dealt with the horrific sights sounds & realities of war. Thrust unexpectedly into the middle of a dangerous conflict Mervins memoirs relate not only the fear & excitement he experienced but also his sadness at the scenes of poverty he witnessed & his anger towards the media which he feels reported the conflict to the world with an anti-war bias. On his return home Mervin faced further challenges when he lost his job because of his call-up & he also received criticism from an often hostile public. Weekend Warrior paints a startlingly vivid picture of fear & confusion on the front line & highlights the problems faced by those lucky enough to return home. ...

This is a delightful collection of recipes from Weight Watchers. This latest Mini Series is handbag sized & thus perfect to pick up on your way home from work. Small but perfectly formed each book is themed with a selection of recipes for delicious meals that are healthy too. ...

This is a simple & powerful tale of the effects of the Mau Mau war on individuals & families in Kenya. Two brothers must decide where their loyalties lie; Njoroge the dreamer & accomplished student finds it hard to give up schooling & is drawn relentlessly into turmoil. Good & evil are portrayed somewhat more starkly than in Ngugis later works. ...

It's 1859 & throughout Europe tremendous upheavals have taken place. Hester Latterly is nurse to the sick son of a German Baron & his family who have moved to London from one of the many small principalities between Prussia & Bavaria
- & the Baroness tells Hester about her kingdom's famous royal family... Handsome Prince Friedrich was one of just two heirs to the crown considered the perfect match by every woman of the l&. But during an affair with Countess Zorah Rostova he meets the alluring & sophisticated Gisela
- with whom he falls deeply in love. He can have Gisela or the crown but not both. He chooses Gisela marries her in Venice & after many years tragically dies in Engl&. Now Countess Zorah having accused the widowed Princess of murdering Friedrich is being sued in the biggest slander trial of the century
- & the only way that she can defend herself is to prove that Gisela is indeed guilty. But in doing so she must sully the greatest love story that the country has ever known & that is enough to put her lawyer's career in jeopardy too. That lawyer is Oliver Rathbone who calls on Investigator William Monk to help...


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Designed to maximise the chances of success in whatever weight loss program you choose to embark on. A book to be read before the next choice of weight loss or dietary plan is chosen. This is not a diet book but a book you must read before you try to lose weight again. It explains the key issues of motivation & sabotage & is designed to maximise your chances of success in whatever weight loss plan you next embark upon. Dr George Blair-West trained as a Psychiatrist & is uniquely qualified to deal with both the psychological & physical complexities of losing weight. He draws on his experience as a weight loss group psychotherapist the latest research the French Paradox" & even Zen Buddhism & mindfulness to share the secrets of successful long term weight loss. This ground breaking new book explains in fascinating & easy to understand terms
- for both the general populace & clinicians
- why most dieters fail at or actually sabotage their weight loss plans."

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Your trusted guide to surgical weight-loss Sixty percent of individuals over the age of 20-or 58 million people in the U.S.-are overweight. As the obesity epidemic continues to grow many Americans are researching the benefits & complications of weight-loss surgeries. Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies 2nd edition is the most up-to-date & authoritative guide to understanding the impact of surgical weight-loss before during & after surgery. Weight-loss surgery is often an overweight persons last resort & it comes with many risks questions & fears. So how do you know if its right for you? Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you expert guidance on knowing whether you qualify for the procedures advice on choosing the best center & doctor & trusted information on evaluating the risks involved. Plus it helps you plan to finance the procedure prepare for surgery & achieve the best results as you adjust to a new diet & lifestyle post-surgery. Trusted information on choosing a weight loss surgery thats best for you Advice on what to expect before during & after surgery Sample recipes & information to ensure youre getting proper nutrition post-surgery If you or a loved one is considering gastric bypass surgery Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you everything you need to decide if its the right course of action what to expect during recovery & how to ensure the best results through healthy eating behaviors & regular physical activity. ...

When two seven-year-old girls go missing all are under suspicion. Calli Clark is a dreamer. A sweet gentle girl Callie suffers from selective mutism brought on by a tragedy she experienced as a toddler. Her mother Antonia tries her best to help but is confined by marriage to a violent husb&. Petra Gregory is Callis best friend her soul mate & her voice. But neither Petra nor Calli have been heard from since their disappearance was discovered. Now Calli & Petras families are bound by the question of what has happened to their children. As support turns to suspicion it seems the answers lie trapped in the silence of unspoken secrets. ...

Armed with a suitcase & an old laundry bag filled with clothes Kasienka & her mother head for Engl&. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking & at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat. The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction; most simply a brilliant coming of age story it also tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving unsentimental & utterly page-turning we meet & share the experiences of a remarkable girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails. ...

Armed with a suitcase & an old laundry bag filled with clothes Kasienka & her mother head for Engl&. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking & at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat. The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction; most simply a brilliant coming of age story it also tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving unsentimental & utterly page-turning we meet & share the experiences of a remarkable girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails. ...

Richard Hughes first-time British Champion Flat Jockey in 2012 is not only one of horseracing's most successful & talented riders but also one of sport's most unlikely success stories. In this sensational autobiography Hughes gives a frank & honest account of a top rider's battle with his own mind & body. Too tall & heavy to be a jockey but too talented a horseman to be anything else Hughes talks in detail about his life as a top jockey his descent into prolonged & deep alcoholism & his constant battle to keep his weight down. Shocking but also uplifting A Weight off my Mind is the engrossing story of a man who has overcome extreme personal trauma to become a racing superstar. For fans of racing & readers new to the sport it offers a turbulent ride. Fully updated to include his 2012 season & his record-equalling wins of seven races from the eight-race card at Windsor racecourse. Long-listed for the William Hill Sports Book Award 2012. ...