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'I was nine and the big sister. I wanted to keep her safe. He basically promised me that if I let him abuse me, he wouldn't touch my sister again.' Debbie Grafham s childhood had been far from normal, but when she was just nine years old her life changed forever. Debbie discovered that her neighbour was abusing her younger sister, Laraine and there was a price to pay to make him stop. Alone and scared, she made a decision that was to haunt her life, and send her spiralling out of control. But after nearly forty years of harbouring her shocking secret, Debbie found the courage to tell her sister and together they made the decision to fight for justice.

Having plenty to eat and no forbidden food is every slimmer's dream. It sounds too good to be true, but it's the approach that has enabled thousands of Slimming World members to reach their target weight - the weight they have chosen to be. No foods are banned at Slimming World. There's no calorie counting and there are hundreds of 'Free Foods' which can be eaten in unlimited amounts. The Slimming World diet is designed to make weight loss easy and more enjoyable and this recipe book makes the healthy eating plan available to everyone. Packed with nutritional advice, lifestyle and diet information, as well as over 150 wonderfully healthy recipes, simply follow the eating plan and lose weight. And by adopting and developing healthy eating habits for life, the weight will be lost for good.

Dr Max Pemberton used to describe himself as in love with smoking . Ironically, he was doctor specialised in addiction but found it impossible to quit until he found CBT.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is now widely recognised as the most effective treatment for overcoming addicting. Stop Smoking with CBT draws explicitly on this set of mind-training tools to help you stop smoking once and for all.Dr Pemberton guides you through the process of quitting through his addiction expertise and his experience as a smoker wanting to quit, and helps you avoid the common pitfalls that new ex-smokers encounter. His method will:- Stop nicotine cravings- Transform how you think about smoking- Make your desire to smoke simply melt awayWith Dr Pemberton s proven approach, you won t worry about gaining weight or staying calm without cigarettes. You will train your brain to live without smoking once and for all. Most importantly, you ll discover that stopping smoking is one of the most exciting and exhilarating things that you can do!Dr Max Pemberton has spent many years working with people to overcome addiction. He s also a bestselling author of Trust Me, I m a Junior Doctor and a prolific writer in the areas of healthcare, ethics, culture and the NHS, with a regular column in The Daily Mail.

I am trapped centre stage in the spotlight. Do I have a choice? I stare straight ahead, shrug my shoulders and mumble, I guess so. In three words, it is done Some people can be trusted. Ashley Rhodes was taken from her mother when she was just three years old. She was left angry and clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship with her family. But the painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly became consumed by real-life horrors. Ashley was forced to endure manipulative, humiliating treatment from an abusive foster family and spent nine years of her young life moving from home to home. Then she met the loving Courter family. In this inspiring and unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to accept her past and utter three words that will change her life forever.

They had just a few hundred pounds, one band missing a drummer, a sock drawer for an office, more dreams than sense and not a clue between them how to run a record company. But when Alan Horne and Edwyn Collins decided to start their own label from a shabby Glasgow flat in 1979, nobody was going to stand in their way.Postcard Records was the mad, makeshift and quite preposterous result. Launching the careers of Orange Juice, Aztec Camera and cult heroes Josef K, the self-styled Sound of Young Scotland stuck it to the London music biz and, quite by accident, kickstarted the 1980s indie music revolution.Simon Goddard has interviewed everyone involved in the making of the Postcard legend to tell this thrilling rock n roll story of punk audacity, knickerbocker glories, broken windscreens, raccoon-fur hats, comedy, violence and creating something beautiful from nothing, against all the odds.

'On leaving the plane I can only say I felt very lonely, except that the sky was full of bullets coming upwards. Fortunately, it wasn t long before my feet hit the ground with a thud. Almost as soon as my feet touched the ground, I was to find that I had landed directly in front of the muzzle of a German Machine Gun and I received a burst of fire straight at me. I can remember being hit and spinning round with a sudden yell of shock and finishing up flat on my back... I lay there rather dazed for a while, expecting to be hit again at any moment.' John Hunter, Parachute Regiment, Northants.Seventy years ago, on 6 June 1944, a great Allied Armada landed on the coast of Normandy. The invasion force launched on D-Day was a size never seen before and never likely to be seen again. 150,000 soldiers, more than 6,000 ships and 11,000 combat aircraft took part in the assault. The success of that attack led 11 months later to the final liberation of Europe from a ruthless dictatorship that had threatened to permanently enslave it. Such an undertaking on such a scale could not have been achieved without tremendous cooperation between Land, Sea and Air Forces.In We Remember D-Day we hear from the men and women who were involved in the assault; those who risked their lives for a better future. Their stories tell of human bravery and endeavour, pain and heartache, and, most importantly, freedom and hope.

A profoundly satisfying read Financial TimesIn Field Notes from the Edge, the acclaimed writer of the Guardian's 'Country Diary', Paul Evans, takes us on a journey through the in-between spaces of Nature such as strandlines, mudflats, cliff tops and caves where one wilderness is on the verge of becoming another and all things are possible. Here, Evans searches out wildlife and plants to reveal a Nature that is inspiring yet intimidating; miraculous yet mundane; part sacred space, part wasteland. It is here that we tread the edge between a fear of Nature s dangers and a love of Nature s beauty.Combining a naturalist s eye for observation with a poet s ear for the lyrical, Field Notes from the Edge confirms Paul Evans's place among our leading nature writers today.

Torn between his kingdom and the woman he loves. . .William Tudor, now King Henry IX, sits alone on the throne. But England must still contend with those who doubt his legitimacy. William is betrothed to a young princess from France, but still he has eyes only for his childhood friend Minuette, and court tongues are wagging.Even more dangerous if discovered is that Minuette s heart and soul belong to Dominic, William s best friend and trusted advisor. . .

A choice to forever change the course of history.While English soldiers prepare for the threat of invasion, William Tudor struggles with his ownpersonal battles: he still longs for his childhood friend. But Minuette has married William s trustedadvisor, Dominic, in secret an act of betrayal that puts both their lives in danger.Meanwhile, with war on the horizon, Princess Elizabeth must decide where her duty really lies:with her brother or her country Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir, The Boleyn Reckoning concludes the trilogyof the Tudor king who never was: Henry IX.

Long live Henry IX!Just seventeen years old, King Henry IX, known as William, is anxious to prove himself. With the French threatening war and the Catholics rebellion, he trusts only three people: his older sister Elizabeth; his loyal counsellor, Dominic; and Minuette, a young orphan raised as a royal ward by William s mother, Anne Boleyn.Against a tide of secrets, betrayal, and murder, William finds himself fighting for the very soul of his kingdom and for his right to marry for love not duty. . .

EVERYBODY LOVES A CONSPIRACY. DON T THEY?When Ambrose Wells dies jumping out of his bedroom window in Axton House, forgetting to open it first, a distant relative with an unusual companion takes possession of the gothic estate at Point Bless, Virginia. But as they settle into their new surroundings, excited by rumours of ghosts, suicides and secret societies, they find themselves not just part of a mysterious Game , but determined to win it.

When times are tough - whether because of illness, bereavement or receiving bad news - it can be hard to find the right words. Help comes in the form of this beautifully packaged gift book, comprising 100 life-affirming poems handpicked by an expert on poetry. Grouping the poems by theme - from 'Hearing Bad News' to 'How To Carry On' - this gem of a book features contributions from classical poets such as John Keats, Emily Bront , W.H. Auden and Christina Rossetti alongside lines from more contemporary poets such as Philip Larkin, Elizabeth Jennings, Raymond Carver, Carol Ann Duffy and Wendy Cope. It adds up to a wonderful pick-me-up - a self-administered drug guaranteed to make a dark day brighter and act as a great lyrical crutch.

Dear Mr Beard,I sent my Magic Moments off yesterday, and that made me think of you.I hope the cookies will remind Father of our life here. Or maybe I should say what life used to be, before the war changed everything . . .Hidden in the library of Delicious! magazine young intern Billie discovers the wartime letters of twelve-year-old Lulu Swan, written to distinguished food writer, James Beard. Lulu s can-do spirit in the face of food shortages and other hardships help Billie come to terms with her own tragic past. Until one day it occurs to her: Lulu Swan might still be alive...

Porridge, eggs, stews, risottos, pasta, curry, soup, salad, snacks, brownies, cakes and bread - what ever you fancy, it can be made in minutes with a mug and a microwave. Even Christmas pudding.If you like eating delicious food but can't cook/won't cook/don't have any time to cook, then this is the book for you. All you need is a large mug and a microwave, a handful of ingredients and a spoon.Forget retro microwaving of the 90s, these are bang-up-to-date, imaginative recipes for busy people. Every meal time is covered with 80 recipes, so whether you're a student on a budget, stuck at the office and starving, or just can't be bothered to dirty a saucepan and preheat the oven, you'll find an idea to satisfy every hungry moment and all your flavour cravings.

In Dip, Andrew Fusek Peters describes an extraordinary year of wild swimming. He leads us to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and hidden pools, into untamed landscapes that have the potential to surprise and move us in unexpected ways. Following in the wake of great writers such as Richard Jefferies and Edward Thomas, Dip combines meditations on place, history and myth with sharp observation and a poet's eye. As he takes the plunge and immerses himself in the elements, Andrew also begins to surface from a deep depression, making Dip at once a personal journey and about the many ways in which wild water and nature can restore us to ourselves.

THE FIRST EMPIRE HAS RETURNED.THE NEW GALACTIC UNION HANGS IN THE BALANCE The Lightship Impulse is gone, sacrificed while defeating First Empire ships the fragile new galactic alliance hoped it would never see again. For Peter Cochrane, serving as third officer on the Starbound and tasked with investigating a mysterious space station in a newly re-discovered system, the wounds of battle may have healed, but the war is far from over...

Britain has some of the most beautiful woodland in the world, with some of the most beautiful inhabitants. All year round, the trees in forests, copses and wastelands offer our feathered friends food, shelter and a place to congregate and show-off. Now, in this beautiful follow-up to Our Garden Birds and Our Songbirds, street artist Matt Sewell captures Britain s unique woodland life with his charming and distinctive illustrations. Featuring an array of enchanting scenes, from bramble-picking Blue Tits and a flight of Finches to a parliament of young Tawny Owls, Matt s quirky, pop-art watercolours and whimsical descriptions express the individual characters of our woodland birds as never before. A delightful gift, this book will appeal to bird-watching enthusiasts, children, adults and art and design fans alike.

A remote solar systemA fragile galactic allianceAn interstellar war is on the brink of eruption...When the Lightship Impulse is attacked without provocation, Lt. Peter Cochrane, son of the Grand Admiral, is sent to investigate.His first deep space mission, this isn't what Peter has spent three years in training for. Surrounded by strangers and following secret orders, is he willing to do what it takes to keep the alliance together? Even mutiny?Book one in The Lightship Chronicles, a groundbreaking new action-adventure space opera from Dave Bara

This is the remarkable true story of a young man's initiation in the Himalayas. David Manners was trekking in Nepal when he stumbled upon the mountain home of a jhankri, or Nepalese shaman. The jhankri accepted David as his pupil, and so began the next stage of David's extraordinary journey, in which he embarked upon an adventure that was more challenging and, ultimately, life-affirming than anything he could have imagined. In Limitless Sky, David shares the wisdom and insights he learnt from those transformational days in the Himalayas. These include practical guidance on how to live a full and fearless life, how to find happiness and how to live in ways that nurture both ourselves and others. As David reveals, the life lessons he learned amongst the mountains of the Himalayas could benefit us all today.

Weaning your child has never been so confusing: the government says one thing, an expert says another; some people are into baby-led weaning, some swear by pur es. Easy Weaning cuts through the noise and provides clear, realistic advice drawn from Sara s work with thousands of families as a health visitor, nutritionist and nurse. Without seeking to promote one weaning method over another, Easy Weaning equips you with all the information you need to confidently wean and feed your child. Step by step advice for all the key stages of weaning How to establish healthy eating patterns Simple, delicious recipes that all the family can enjoy Detailed chapters on fussy eating, allergies and intolerances, problem-solving and more!

Do you rely on cups of tea or coffee in order to wake up ? Do you feel exhausted for no apparent reason? Are you completely stressed out at the end of the week or even day? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then it s time to take control of your health with The Tiredness Cure. Written by Dr Soh re Roked, one of the few GPs in the UK trained in both conventional and holistic medicine, this empowering guide to overcoming fatigue will help you to: Choose the right diet and exercise to restore energy levels Discover the best supplements to help you feel great and look younger Balance your hormones and improve your gut health to be truly well, inside and out

There are few life experiences more joyful than becoming a parent, but caring for a newborn can be daunting, particularly when you're not sure whose advice to follow or what your baby really needs. In The Blissful Baby Expert, Lisa Clegg draws on her own experience of motherhood and her professional life as a nanny and maternity nurse to share her essential, trusted advice. Gentle, reassuring and practical, her book guides you every step of the way from birth to two years. It includes:- Equipment what is essential and what is helpful- Coming home how to cope and bond in the early days- Sleep flexible plans to help your baby settle and sleep - Feeding guilt-free breast- and bottlefeeding- Weaning when to start and how to do it- Q&As common worries and what to do- Development what to expect and advice on toysEvery baby is different and this is why Lisa's book isn't a restrictive one-size-fits-all plan. Instead, she gives you the knowledge you need to trust your own instincts, build your confidence and learn to recognise what is best for your baby. With this knowledge, you'll enjoy calm, happy parenting and a blissful, settled baby.

Trusted maternity nurse Lisa Clegg is on-hand to gently guide you through your child s toddler years. In this book, you ll learn everything you need to know to support your toddler s development, including: Potty training when and how to start Behaviour avoiding and coping with tantrums Feeding introducing new foods and avoiding fussy eating Learning encouraging language and movement Next steps preparing your toddler for nursery and pre-school With practical advice, answers to common questions and confidence-boosting tips, The Blissful Toddler Expert is the essential handbook for all parents with toddlers.

Many of us struggle with overeating and losing weight. We all know what we should be eating, but somehow we still reach for those unhealthy foods that deep down we know aren't doing us any good.In this new book, chartered psychologist Dr Jane McCartney explains how to identify and address the underlying emotional reasons for overeating so you can turn your health and your life around. In this 28-day plan, you'll discover how to separate food from emotion to break free from comfort eating and develop a healthy relationship with food. For four weeks, you'll follow a straightforward programme that lets you explore the emotional triggers behind overeating. You'll then be given the tools you need to work through these issues and discover a new approach to dealing with challenges and problems. There is also a healthy eating plan to help you stay on track. Revolutionary and empowering, this book will help you to understand yourself, take control of your eating habits and ultimately maintain a healthy weight for life.

Johnny Johnson has been awarded an MBE for his remarkable services in World War II'I was anxious to fight. Hitler was the bastard who had started all this and he needed sorting out. We were under threat. Everything we stood for: our country, our families and our way of life was being attacked by this maniac. He could not be allowed to win. So for me and many, many others like me, there was no alternative. We were in a pickle and something had to be done. Johnny Johnson is 95 years old and one of very few men who can recall first-hand the most daring and ingenious air raid of all time. He can also vividly remember his childhood spent working on a farm with his controlling father, the series of events that led him to the RAF and the rigorous training that followed. But it was his decision to join 617 Squadron, and the consequences, that have truly stayed etched in his mind. On 16 May 1943, Johnny, alongside 132 specially selected comrades, took off from Scampton airbase in Lincolnshire. For six weeks they had been trained to fulfil one mission that was near impossible: to destroy three dams deep within Germany s Ruhr Valley. It was a daring task but, against the odds, Johnny and his crew survived. Sadly, 53 comrades did not.For the first time, Johnny relives every moment of that fatal night and the devastating aftermath. He recalls with unique wit and insight the difficult training conducted in secrecy, the race against time to release the bombs, and the sheer strength and bravery shown by a small unit faced with great adversity and uncertainty. Embodying a whole squadron, and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come, Johnny s story is like no other.

Ivy, Dulcie, Barbara, Ann, Dorothy and Jean all had different reasons for applying to work at Carr s biscuits, but once they had put on their overalls and walked through the factory gates they discovered a community full of life, laughter and friendship. To those who didn t know, the biscuit factory that towered over Carlisle might look like just another slice of the industrial North, a noisy and chaotic place with workers trooping in and out at all hours. For the biscuit girls it was a place where they worked hard, but also where they gossiped, got into scrapes and made lifelong friends. Outside the factory walls there might be difficult husbands or demanding kids, and sometimes even heartbreak and tragedy, but they knew there would always be an escape from their troubles at Carr's. Some, like Barbara, only applied because she needed the extra cash, until things got a bit easier at home. Her supervisor cross examined her about who would be looking after the kids while she was at work, but let her have the job. Like many of the women who joined up temporary Barbara went on to stay at Carrs for 32 years.Beginning in the 1940s, these heartwarming and vividly-remembered stories have all been told by the women themselves to Hunter Davies.

'TIMELY AND IMPORTANT' JIM AL-KHALILIIn Our Own Image by Dr George Zarkadakis explores one of humankind s oldest love hate relationships our ties with Artificial Intelligence or AI. Zarkadakis traces AI s origins in ancient myth, through literary classics such as Frankenstein, to today s sci-fi blockbusters, arguing that a fascination with AI is hardwired into the human psyche. He explains AI s history, technology and potential; its manifestations in intelligent machines; its connections to neurology and consciousness, as well as perhaps most tellingly what AI reveals about us as human beings. In Our Own Image argues that we are on the brink of a fourth industrial revolution poised to enter the age of Artificial Intelligence as science fiction becomes science fact. Ultimately, Zarkadakis observes, the fate of AI has profound implications for the future of science and humanity itself

I often think my mother would prefer colonic irrigation to hanging out with me... Beth Jackson is a national treasure, celebrated for her television shows and winning the Mother of the Year Award three times in a row.Only, her daughter just wishes that Beth would be more like a normal mum...

Torn between duty to her family and a last chance at love...Busy bringing up her motherless brothers and sisters, romance is the last thing on Lily Thorpe s mind. But when the handsome preacher Matt Gibson asks Lily to return with him to Australia as his wife, she finds it very hard to say no.But with rumours of war on the horizon, will she have to choose between her head and her heart? A story of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of wartime Liverpool.

She will do what it takes, for the sake of the children Rosie Kilshaw is only fifteen when her mother Violet is killed in a tragic accident, but as the oldest of her siblings, she vows to keep her family together, no matter what the sacrifice.But as distant family members begin to resurface into their lives, Rosie quickly realizes that there is a lot more to parenting than she first thought. And when her estranged aunt Amelia decides to take them in, she will have a difficult choice to make