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In this collection of fun, illustrated poems your organs come to life on the page. This entertaining and educational collection of rhyming children's poems is beautifully illustrated throughout, with colourful characters on every page. Ideal for children aged 6-11,

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50 Cities is a travel book with a difference. It follows the travels of Graham Hughes, professor of medicine and renowned expert in rheumatic diseases, notably Lupus.

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Those who have a deep affection for Britain's countryside will be totally absorbed by this extraordinary history of environmentalists' efforts to conserve the glorious South Downs. After describing the special qualities of the area and earlier attempts to safeguard it, the story of a twenty-year campaign to secure National Park status for this special part of England is recounted. Strong forces opposed, but the South Downs Campaign, which eventually grew to represent 159 national, regional and local groups, won through and the national park was established in 2010. Author Robin Crane chaired the meeting of seven people who founded the South Downs Campaign in 1990. He remained chairman until the South Downs National Park was finally designated. From the outset the campaign was run by a team of both volunteers and professionals. The Campaign for National Parks, The Ramblers Association, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Sussex and Hampshire CPREs were the lead organisations. Margaret Paren, wh

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With his graphic design expertise linking vision and verse, Love Is' is the first of a 10-book poetry set featuring Roy's life with his darling wife Nancy, who recently passed away. He hopes everyone in love will associate with the closeness he enjoyed during his long marriage to Nancy through the prose and vibrant illustrations that are conveyed so beautifully in each of his fluent and powerful observations that make the world go round.If I had searched a lifetimeI could never find another youIf the stars and fate are all they areThen I know they must be trueIf I had searched a lifetimeAcross lands paved with goldThe only place I'd wish to beIs with you to love and hold

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St Giles-in-the-Fields: History of a London Parish resurrects a neglected area of Central London, rich in history and incident. St Giles is at the centre of one of the greatest cities in the world but you've probably never heard of it. But it is an area with a dense and tangled history that tells us a great deal about the experience of living in London across the span of time from the twelfth century to today. This history has rarely been glamorous, but it is packed with the stories of lives touched by many of the most momentous events in British history.St Giles began as a mediaeval leper hospital. After the Reformationitgrewinto one ofLondon's largestparishes, stretching east to Lincoln's Inn Fields and north to Bedford Square and Bloomsbury. Aristocrats, poets, musicians,artists andlawyerslivedhere. St Gileswasnotorious too for its slums notably the Rookery where Centre Point now stands. Its streetsalsoboasteda hive of industry, printing, brewing andcrafts. Latercamemusic shops in

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If you experience heavy periods with no underlining reason, this book can help to keep your periods under control. The author has discovered particular foods that can have a negative effect every month. By eating these foods at the right time, this effect can be eliminated, enabling you to continue with your daily activities.

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Strengths Stacking is a way of identifying and embedding your skills, strengths and experiences to increase your confidence and make imposter syndrome a thing of the past. The Strengths Stacker approach, developed by Lizzie Bentley Bowers, draws on the research and tools of positive psychology as well as hundreds of hours of coaching experience, to teach you how to know, embed, and embody your strengths. Knowing what our strengths are, and increasing your connection to those strengths, can have an impact on confidence, wellbeing and resilience as well as giving you more resources to draw on when faced with challenges. In these beautiful journals that you will want to return to again and again. Lizzie Bentley Bowers offers a structured approach to gaining a broader and deeper understanding of your strengths, while anchoring them in stories, experiences and data.

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Is the COVID-19 pandemic now a distant memory, and did you wonder what all the fuss was about? It was life-changing for Allen Yates and his family, a story that they will never forget.. During the height of the pandemic, Allen Yates contracted a life-threatening COVID-19 infection, leading to him spending 102 days in hospital, 68 of them in intensive care and half on a ventilator in an induced coma. During that time, Allen experienced many bouts of delirium, vividly blending the reality of what was happening around him with his body’s fight against the virus. At the same time, his sister Jackie was rooted in the harsh realities of his life-threatening illness and a national lockdown; she juggled being his medical advocate, the leading information point for an extended family and the matriarch of her own family. This fascinating book takes us on two parallel narratives through the time between Allen’s admission and his release from the hospital. One is a vivid, fantastical story based on Allen's notes during his lucid periods and recovery time; the other is Jackie’s detailed diary of what the medical team told her and what she saw during her visits. This intensely personal story of someone fighting to live and someone who can only watch a loved one battle back to health goes beyond the pandemic. This book is about survival, hope and the strength of family in the face of life-threatening illness. All proceeds from the book will go to the Wythenshawe Hospital and the teams that saved Allen's life.

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It is often assumed that the rise of the Labour Party in the early to mid-20th century to become one of Britain’s two main political parties was assured. It was not. At the turn of the century most working-class men voted for the Liberal Party, and a majority of local and national Trades Union leaders were staunch Liberals. This book tells the remarkable story of the campaign in one area, South Shields on Tyneside, to establish a successful Labour Party; and the key role of one man, Aaron Ernest Gompertz, in that struggle. Orator, organiser and Parliamentary Agent to the town’s first Labour MP, James Chuter Ede, in eight general elections – Gompertz devoted his life to establishing an electorally powerful Labour Party in South Shields and saw its rise in the post-war period to become the dominant force in local politics. The rise of the Labour Party as a major political force in Britain owes just as much to local stalwarts like Gompertz as it does to the likes of Hardie, Henderson, MacDonald and Attlee.

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Shot entirely on 35mm film, North of the River is a celebration of the natural beauty of everyday Bristol, both the well known places and the places without a specific name or address. It is also an intimate reflection of Paul’s experience in Bristol. Whether wandering through the quiet cold of early mornings, or sitting in the glow of the setting sun and looking over the rolling hills, these photos embody the places he considers home.

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The Hidden Creatures of Hackney is a story seen through the eyes of Kiran and Karma, as they explore their neighbourhood in search of a hidden magical world. The journey begins when the children find a map whilst playing in Granny’s attic. The map includes instructions for making devices called “Imagi-scopes”. Using these devices and through the power of imagination, they can see and interact with otherwise invisible magical creatures who inhabit each location. Along the way, the children enrage a squirrel druid, are nearly kidnapped by hairy Vikings, avoid being turned into fairies by a devious fox, and save their toes from being eaten by tiny aquatic tigers. There’s more to discover as they explore this make-believe world, eventually arriving at a strange fancy dress funfair, which seems entangled with the magical places Kiran and Karma have discovered whilst on their adventure. This fantasy-adventure, graphic-novel for developing readers aged 5-10, is written in verse, with a hint of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, a touch of The Gruffalo and a smidge of Pokémon GO. The whole family will love it!

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Sleep training isn’t for everyone – if it’s not for you, then you’ve found the baby sleep guide you need! Baby and toddler sleep can be a nightmare to get your head around. If you’re looking for an easy-to-read book that explains how baby sleep really works, with practical steps on how to make gentle improvements, this book is the book for you. There’s no one size fits all solution. Get ready for practical, evidence-based information with helpful, actionable steps that will give you a new approach to tackling your baby’s sleep challenges without leaving your baby to cry by themselves, ever. Sleep consultant Jemma Munford, who studied under some of the most well-known names in the sleep, neuroscience and parenting world, including Lyndsay Hookway, Gordon Neufeld, and Dr Laura Markham; and mother of a difficult sleeper, wrote this survival guide for parents who need a different approach to sleep training. A plan to follow that can be adapted for different families, but one which works with a gentle touch. In this book we’ll discuss: An evidence-based guide to baby sleep. What might be blocking your sleep progress. Gentle and responsive strategies for supporting independent sleep. A realistic guide of what to expect from 3 months to 2 years. A simple symptom checker to identify the solution for common sleep problems like frequent night waking, bedtime battles, false starts, and early waking. Practical tips for adapting your approach to suit your child’s unique temperament. Advice on how to cope when sleep is just pretty damn horrible. No matter what sleep struggles you are facing, this book is sure to arm you with the knowledge and confidence to turn your family’s sleep from a nightmare to a dream. You can do this! And this book will help.

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The thalidomide tragedy of the 1960s exposed the flaws in medical testing, unethical marketing, and the lack of accountability in the pharmaceutical industry. The voices of affected mothers and surviving adults with thalidomide-induced disabilities have often been overlooked. This is Sukeshi Thakkar’s story and her mother, Rama, was a victim too in this heart-breaking ordeal. Her life had been deeply affected as she cared for Sukeshi while tirelessly fighting for justice and financial stability. The emotional and stressful burden she carried was immense as she navigated a challenging path that required unwavering determination. Her struggle encompasses not only her child’s well-being but also the quest for recognition and accountability for the harm caused.

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This book will take the reader on a unique journey across the globe: from the open spaces of rural Kenya to Nairobi's high-tech sporting grounds; from a stadium in LA to the green pastures of New Zealand; from old Europe with its sleepy palaces to the buzzing streets of Beijing. Fasten your reading seat-belts and be ready to be surprised by the incredible stories of the fast-running Kenyan pilot Mwangaza, the free-spirited Ming-Ming, the brave doctor Jasmina, the mysterious Lady X and many more.

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THE NEXT GENERATION is the third book in the LOVE IN STORE Romantic Saga. Book 3 in the Love in Store saga that has tracked Tim Cooper's life from Barrow Boy to a highly successful business man with a retail empire. He has been constantly supported by his beautiful wife Sophia and a large team of dedicated employees who he regards as part of his family. As in every life there is love, laughter, and tears as well as excitement, triumphs and tragedies The Next Generation concludes the Love in Store trilogy.

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Dancing to Your Tune' is Sheila Hopkins' second published collection of poetry. As a poet who is a Christian, many of her poems have been inspired by the Bible, her reflections on life, and her faith journey. This volume is in four sections. Words from the Word' offers a fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories, as the poet sometimes steps inside the characters in the stories to see through their eyes. In Life and Faith', the poems provide a guided tour of Sheila's inner musings, exploring how life and faith impact one another. Reflecting on loved ones passing, in A Matter of Life and Death', the poet draws on her own experience and the experiences of others known to her. The final section, Still Life' considers how essential moments of stillness are in our otherwise busy and frantic lives. A delightful and engaging collection of poems for inspiration and reflection.

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With a title inspired by an angry text that the sleep deprived, post-partum author once sent to her husband, this book is a must for anyone fed up with trying to survive modern life. A candid collection of 40 poems

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Loopy Lu of Laversham Lane and the case of the missing ball If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Sherlock Holmes met Dr Dolittle then this story is for you. Follow Danny and his food-obsessed best friend, Sam the Labrador, on a suspense-filled and occasionally humorous journey, as they try and help their furry friend solve a mystery. Join Danny and Sam on their first case as they try their hands (and paws) at being dog detectives and make new friends along the way. The different breeds of dogs show off their special skills that make them perfect for sniffing out clues and chasing down leads. The beautiful illustrations bring the canine characters to life and make this book perfect for parents and children to read together, your dog may even want to listen too… This adventure is perfect for kids of all ages, junior detectives, anyone who loves to solve mysteries, animal lovers, pet owners and anyone interested in dogs and their behaviours. A Danny and the Dog Detectives Story.

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Fresh as the day they were baked, comes a new collection of stories from the author of ‘Shorts’. Set in the village of Little Bunting, Andrew delivers his daily bread to those he terms his Baker’s Dozen: a motley crew ranging from the crusty to the soft, the fruity and the sweet and those who are past their sell-by date. The village is not all that it seems and a sense of unease creeps through its streets, as illusions, disguises, pretence and the fake lead us along deceptive paths while surrealist paintings take on a life. Take my hand and come through the gate and witness the strange goings-on, for it all happens in a country village!

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Join Walter the Wizard and his friends, as they journey to help their friend, the Worry Dragon, who is struggling with unhelpful thoughts and fears and refuses to leave his cave. This children’s story was created to facilitate and encourage positive thinking patterns and behaviours on a foundation level to help children manage their emotions, with the hope of shedding more awareness around children’s mental health. One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is the ability to prove their unhelpful thoughts and fears, wrong. Understanding the importance of proving your unhelpful thoughts wrong at the beginning stages of early learning can instil a more positive mindset and over time prevent young minds from becoming consumed with overactive, negative thinking patterns.

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Hands up if you have ever used a dating app? Raise them a little higher. Don’t be shy now! The yearning for easy access to sex on the men’s side, running parallel to the non-stop stream of attention and validation on the women’s side, have made this new form of dating somewhat addictive. From Tinder to Bumble. OkCupid to Hinge. Match.com to Badoo, the perfect partner is only one swipe away right? That is of course if you have managed to get over your ex. A mental leap eluding Georges who, swipes desultorily whilst craving a sign of acceptance from the true love of his life Laetitia. One Year Swiping On Bumble sees Georges weave together stories that will Red Pill Blue Pill men, shock feminists, and defibrillate incels. The unspoken side of female nature is laid bare as the microphone, for so long monopolised by the likes of Dolly Alderton (author of Everything I Know About Love) is finally placed into the hands of men. And not one mention of Andrew Tate nor Jordan Peterson was needed!

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Dancing in the Blue Room, written in dual timelines by J.R. Sargent, embraces the unrelenting friendship between two teenage boys nicknamed Shorty and Rabbit. Set in rural Kentucky during the fabulous fifties, but not so fabulous for gay people, this heartfelt humorous and tragic story is personified by the allure of, hot rod cars, jitterbug dancing, daredevil flying, and teenage sex. Navigating the boys’ journey through the coming-of-age years, will stir the embers of baby boomers, and enlighten generation Z to the carefree innocent times of bobby socks and rock and roll.

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"Miracles" is a book about children and for children. It may be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. It basically gives a relevant bible based account of a few of the miracles Jesus performed involving five children. One of them was merely a witness, another contributed towards the miracle, while two of them actually experienced a miraculous healing.The fifth child was literally brought back from the dead. However, though these stories are true and are set in real life situations, their backgrounds and some of the characters in them are purely fictitious.

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Post-war England. Two women decide to put their country above their families. Adrienne travels the world advising governments on behalf of her country. She doesn’t have time for her son Daniel. Boarding school offers an answer. But for Daniel, being Jewish in an English boarding school in the 1960s is a nightmare. Eleanor has signed up as a sleeper with MI5. She and lyrical Irish builder Barrie, the love of her life, move to a perfect country cottage, and when a traumatised Daniel finds refuge there, he thinks he’s found his safehouse. But both Eleanor and Barrie hide deep secrets that fracture his fragile tranquillity with terrifying consequences.

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The Brave Shall Inherit the Earth is the motto of the Rajputana Rifles, the oldest rifle regiment in the pre-World-War-Two Indian Army. It is a fitting epitaph to this remarkable young officer who commanded the mortar platoon in 3/6th Rajputana Rifles during the 14th Army’s invasion of Burma in 1944. Denis O’Leary came from a family of soldiers; his father was also RajRif. Just out of officer training, a practicing Catholic, handsome, athletic, twenty years old, Denis joined 3/6th Rajputana Rifles on the eve of Field Marshal Slim’s invasion of Burma in 1944. This book is the story of his Regiment in that Homeric engagement. It is also about the close friendships formed in war between a British officer and his Rajput and Punjabi ‘Mussalman’ soldiers. The Regiment ‘had been fortunate in our introduction to war. It had been a gradual process.’ Luckily Denis learnt quickly and by the time he came to his Kurukshetra – a decisive battle to hold Pear Hill against suicidal Japanese attacks during the Irrawaddy crossings – his mettle had been tested and forged. During this battle, in which he won his first Military Cross, he was badly wounded by shrapnel and evacuated back to India for the rest of the war, only re-joining his beloved battalion in pre-Independence Burma, which this account also covers. Denis O’Leary was a life-long soldier, he is a modest historian, he writes simply but eloquently. There are few books so hauntingly beautiful about something so savage as war.

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In this primary caregiver (parent)-child therapeutic story the parent uses DDP-PACE to stay connected with the child's feelings. The book takes children through, the feelings of jealousy. Together they explored her feelings of jealousy when her new sibling joined their family and offer Reddy acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

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"Everyone should read this book!" Adi Pal, age 8 Mister Mishkins is a magical cat who owns an Apothecary on Mosaic Street - a place that appears mysteriously in town overnight and is only visible to those in need. Whenever anyone enters the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins listens as they share their troubles and fears, before turning to the rows of wooden drawers where, hidden within, is an eclectic mix of cats. These cats take whoever needs them on a journey of transformation, replacing negative emotions with hope, optimism, and a small sprinkling of magic. Author Samantha Mattocks has created a beautiful world filled with cats, rainbows and butterflies, that take away the worries and fears common to so many of us. This fully illustrated first book in the Magical Mister Mishkins series is sure to become a family favourite.

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Rediscovered after 150 years, the life story of Major General Richard G B Wilson has never been published until now. Pursued by Danger is the vivid account of one soldier's survival in his own words.From Napoleon to the Victorian era, Wilson's reminiscences reveal the action, danger, rivalries, and hard-won rewards of being an army officer in Britain's Royal Artillery. The recently graduated lieutenant was rushed to the war-torn Low Countries, where he joined the now-famous Rogers' Battery. Having led his gunners through the losses of Quatre-Bras to victory at Waterloo, near-death experiences followed him for the rest of his career. His army postings took him to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and beyond, where he faced down perils from rioters to epidemics and pirates. Even at the end of his military service, where he supervised experiments on new weapons, he narrowly escaped the explosion that claimed the lives of his men.Wilson rewards the modern reader with his delight in the na

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THE METHOD, A whole new betting concept on horse racing. Finding winners at horse racing can be such a precarious task because we do not know where to find that starting point. THE METHOD, so aptly named, is the book that will give you the starting point, it will also steer you away from the minefield of possibilities that every punter carries in his head when placing a bet. The dilemma of selection is solved for you in every aspect of racing and gambling on the horses. And not only does this book take away the bookmaker’s edge and turn it around in your favour without getting bogged-down in mathematics, it also solves the very question of probability in the easiest and possible way.

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Several couples are burdened by the consequence of decisions made several years ago but are each presented with a choice that could correct the mistakes of the past and redirect their futures. The intervening times present new considerations that demand persuasion and concessions before the participants are enabled to restore close relationships and to regain the happiness of former times: lovers have drifted apart into lives that proved unrewarding; mature couples find added strength in a closer union; advice from an elder colleague directs a young couple into a happy future. The coincidental theft of an Old Master from a provincial gallery creates stress and discomfort among those affected but vengeful actions are reassessed and corrected. All participants are drawn to a reassessment of past actions and to question the wisdom of hasty decisions that have obstructed their path to a happy end.

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If you're considering embarking on an entrepreneurial journey or seeking ways to rejuvenate your existing business, 50 Golden Rules: A Beginner's Guide to Entrepreneurship is a reliable guide to help you navigate the path to entrepreneurial success. Written by Garry Mansell, an experienced entrepreneur who has achieved success in business growth, this book offers trustworthy advice and insights. Drawing from real-life experiences and valuable lessons learned, 50 Golden Rules presents essential principles that every aspiring entrepreneur should know to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. This startup guide is suitable for those with little or no experience in business and also acts as a valuable resource for experienced entrepreneurs seeking fresh perspectives. Inside this comprehensive guide to entrepreneurship, you'll find: Fifty essential rules every entrepreneur should consider, broken down into accessible subject areas, based on the author's journey and lessons learned in business growth. Real-world examples and experiences offering insight into the challenges and triumphs you may face, shared by someone who has navigated them first hand. Versatile tools and tips that can be applied across industries, supporting you in pursuing your unique business idea, tried and tested by an experienced entrepreneur. Expert endorsements, including praise from Dr Dimitrios Dousios of the University of East Anglia Business School, highlighting the value of the lessons shared within. With 50 Golden Rules: A Beginner's Guide to Entrepreneurship, you'll have access to the knowledge and tools used by the author to establish, grow, and enhance successful businesses. By choosing this entrepreneurial guide, you’re taking a step towards realising your entrepreneurial potential and investing in your future success. Allow this essential guide, written by a knowledgeable and experienced entrepreneur, to serve as a trusted advisor on your entrepreneurial journey.

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‘Shorts’ is a new collection of tales, inspired by everyday life, combining the ordinary and the extraordinary in a thought provoking and entertaining way. The stories cover a range of topics from greed and temptation, loneliness and fear, through to modern day struggles and growing old and even to murder itself. Humans and animals walk through the tales, making us laugh, cry, explore and think with some unexpected twists along the way. Told with humour, compassion, insight and love, ‘Shorts’ is ideal reading for a quiet afternoon curled in the chair with a cuppa to hand. What are you waiting for?

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