These heartening short stories celebrate the defining moments of motherhood - from birth to letting go as your children leave the family home. Stories of courage, sacrifice, laughter and love will make you laugh and cry and will appeal to mothers of all ages - from the mother-to-be to the revered grandmother.
'I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered ... then I realised it was me.'When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare ...After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend, Katie was subjected to a vicious acid attack. Within seconds, this bright and bubbly girl could feel her looks and the life she loved melting away.Beautiful is the moving true story of how one young woman had her mind, body and spirit cruelly snatched from her and how she inspired millions with her fight to get them back.
Christine Holohan saw angels around her bedside when she was a child. It was only when she grew up that she realised not everyone saw them. One night, when she was aged just 22, she began to have disturbing dreams of a young woman called Jacqui Poole. Jacqui had been murdered in the most shocking and brutal of ways. Christine approached the police and related what she could about the murder she had 'witnessed'. The amazing accuracy of Christine's description of the murder convinced the police, leading them to state for the first time that they fully believed in such a gift. But it took 20 years for science to catch up with Christine's testimony, at last giving the DNA evidence needed to convict the killer.A Whisper from an Angel is the remarkable true story of how Christine's extraordinary psychic gift finally brought peace to a young woman whose life was taken before her time.
The TARDIS lands in 22nd century Africa in the shadow of a dormant volcano. Agri-teams are growing new foodstuffs in the baking soil to help feed the world's starving millions, but the Doctor and Rose have detected an alien signal somewhere close by. When a nightmare force starts surging along the dark volcanic tunnels, the Doctor realises an ancient trap has been sprung. But who was it meant for? And what is the secret of the eerie statues that stand at the heart of the volcano? Dragged into a centuries-old conflict, Rose and the Doctor are soon elevating survival to an art form as ancient, alien hands practice arts of destruction all around them.Featuring the Tenth Doctor and Rose as played by David Tennant and Billie Piper in the hit Doctor Who series from BBC Television.
Don't forget to look out for Steg the space-faring Stegosaurus up among the stars. This 48-page book is suitable for all adventure-loving dino-detectives, young and old alike, from 5 years and upwards. Keep an eye out for exciting hidden extras too - can you find everything?...
Travel the Med without leaving your kitchen. Join national treasure Ainsley Harriott on his culinary journey through the Mediterranean discovering the very best recipes to cook back home. Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook includes all the recipes from his major 10-part ITV1 series.
The key ingredient to success for girls isnâ¿t confidence or resilience, education or courage. What matters most is how all these elements work together in the boldest way possible. This is What Girls Need, now and for the future. Based on ground-breaking work at the all-girls Baldwin School, renowned for helping girls thrive personally and professionally, and using lessons from the authorâ¿s own stellar career path in typically male-dominated environments - she has a BA from Harvard in Geophysics, flown jets for the US Navy and been a counter-terrorism expert in Afghanistan and the White House - this is an essential hand-book for all parents of girls - and anyone who cares about girls and what happens to them. It will empower you to help her close the confidence gap with boys, find her voice, nurture her competitive spirit, turn her audacity into persuasion, learn the art and skill of networking, and find role models â¿ all the things that will help her succeed as an adult woman â¿ whatever field they enter, whatever challenge they face.
A essential accessory for all hen parties and bachelorette gatherings. Pack this playful guide along with the willy straws and cocktail shaker and turn to it for cheeky inspiration.
Your family lawyer in a book. Whether you are married or living together - with children or without, if you are thinking about or are in the process of splitting up, this book is for you.
Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier. Deciding on a name is one of the most exciting decisions you'll make ahead of your new arrival but with so much choice it can be daunting to know where to start. Best Baby Names 2020 is full of inspirational names for your new baby.
Instead, by connecting employees to others in the team or organisation, Connector Managers can help their employees develop a range of skills beyond their own areas of expertise. Although the four types of managers are more or less evenly distributed, employees with Connector Managers perform significantly better than others.
By re-calibrating our definition of value, a world of scarcity can blossom into a world of abundance. Hopeful but firmly grounded, full of concrete examples and bursting with creativity, This Could Be Our Future brilliantly dissects the world we live in and shows us a road map to the world we are capable of making.
Dr Tony Bleetman grew up in London and is a consultant in Emergency Medicine. A former Army doctor and a private pilot, he was one of the first Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) doctors who established the modern air ambulance network. He flew for three air ambulance units, helping to develop the provision of advanced medical care in the field. In 2006, he was awarded the National Life Saver Bravery Award in recognition of his services.
THE ULTIMATE STOCKING FILLER GIFT FOR GAMERSFrom one of the leading Fortnite gamers in the world comes your guide to outclassing the rest at playing games. Packed with illustrations, photographs, anecdotes, and insider tips, this complete compendium includes everything Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins wishes he knew before he got serious about gaming. Here's how to: -Build a gaming PC-Practice with purpose-Develop strategy-Improve your game sense-Pull together the right team-Stream with skill-Form a community online-And much moreGames come and go, but Ninja's lessons are timeless. Pay attention to them and you'll find that you're never really starting over when the next big game launches. Who knows - you may even beat him one day. As he says, that's up to you.
As a teenager, desperate to escape the toxic environment at home, she fled to London - but was swiftly drawn into working as a prostitute. She became involved with some of London's most notorious gangsters - even marrying one - but when she realised the danger she was inflicting on her children, she knew she had to find a way to get out.
Can Alice protect her siblings?Eldest child Alice Davenport has always helped to look after her younger brothers and sister when her Mama was unwell.
In GREEN, bestselling cookery author Elly Pear shows you how to easily vary veggie and vegan dishes to suit your fancy, with ingenious options to make a meal speedy and simple or a bit more special. For those wanting to eat more plant-focused meals, GREEN offers over 100 easy recipes developed for either weekdays or weekends, so you’re covered for all days and occasions. The weekday recipes target speed and ease, and the weekend recipes are for when you have a bit more time and fancy something a bit special. Weekday offerings include freezable food, no-fuss traybakes and one-pot dishes for when you can’t face washing up or hands-on cooking. A meal prep section will have you sorted for the week ahead. Plus a whole load of meals you can make in 20 minutes for those nights you need great food fast. A whole host of weekend recipes offer sumptuous brunches and seasonal suppers for family and friends. Tuck into: Harissa chickpeas with za’atar, and baked feta OR with gremolata on toast Peanut spicy slaw wraps Stir fried kimchi grains with fried egg Whipped feta on toast with roasted tomatoes, basil and savoury granola Rarebit baked baby potatoes with watercress Vegan BLAT sandwich with umami mayo Jalapeño brine French toast crumpets Whether you are already vegetarian or vegan, or just want to eat a bit less meat, GREEN serves up tasty, flexible fare, all of which is meat-free, and half is vegan.
Satisfy your hunger for adventure and celebrate Europe through its amazing variety of delicious dishes. After 25 years of service, facilitating holiday-goers to reach their dreams, distant families and best memories, Eurotunnel is celebrating by connecting you to Europe’s best destinations directly from your kitchen. With more than 60 recipes collected by Eurotunnel passengers, this cookbook invites you to travel through European explorers’ memories, from holiday adventures to family traditions and unforgettable experiences.Enriched with beautiful photography and design, this special cookbook is inspired by travellers’ personal experiences and is the perfect cooking companion for adventurers, families and Europhiles alike.
Annabel Woolmer is a mum of two and author of two cookbooks: The Tickle Fingers Toddler Cookbook, an Evening Standard and Amazon top 10 book for cooking with children, and The Tickle Fingers Kids' Cookbook. Ever since stumbling on cooking as a way of entertaining and broadening the tastes of her 13-month-old, Annabel has cooked with children in clubs, playgrounds, schools and workshops, developing hands-on recipes even young children can enjoy making.
Great tasting baby food with no junk is put across with these eighty recipes, highlights including the mango puree and winter wonder pot. Bright and colourful package.
If you're worried about your child making friends or being bullied, read this book. Every child feels like a social outcast at times - we all have, it's a badge of growing up.
Roast Venison fillet and peppercorn sauce, 30-minute Beef ragu or Roast fillet pork with sage and mustard sauce followed by Upside-down rhubarb pudding. With Mary's trusted advice and recipes, discover how easy fantastic fast cooking can be.
Never did have one.' Growing up in Macclesfield, a town whose cotton and silk industries were hit hard by the war, poor Lily Stanway never got to know her father. Neither can she understand the tensions and ties between her mother and the members of two Macclesfield families, the Hammonds and the Chancellors.
This accompanying book to the series allows readers to pit their wits against 300 general knowledge questions and 100 Sudoku grids. The book will contain 100 9x9 Sudoku grids of progressing difficulty, and the reader can gain bonus numbers on the grid by correctly answering three multiple-choice quiz questions.
Liz Marvin (Author) Liz is a writer and cynical pisces, Fran is a pragmatic astrologer and sagittarius.
Compared to the West, people in Japan live longer, healthier lives and at the heart of their culture - and part of their daily routine - are brain-training puzzles. Enjoy working through puzzles that will take you from total beginner to master mind and help keep your brain healthy for years to come.
WAR REPORT, the landmark BBC radio program, first broadcast after the nine o-clock news on D-Day, 6 June 1944 and provided an almost-daily chronicle to millions of listeneres of the final year of World War II. This title collects the dispatches of War Report to provide a visceral account of Allied efforts to liberate Europe and end the war.
If the thought of getting crafty with your children fills you with glittery dread then this book is for you. Quick Crafts for Parents Who Think They Hate Craft is packed with 40 projects free from crazy origami to lose your cool over and PVA glue to clean out of everyone's hair.
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