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Georgian London: Into the Streets

by Lucy Inglis

In Georgian London: Into the Streets, Lucy Inglis takes readers on a tour of London's most formative age - the age of love, sex, intellect, art, great ambition and fantastic ruin. Travel back to the Georgian years, a time that changed expectations of what life could be. Peek into the gilded drawing rooms of the aristocracy, walk down the quiet avenues of the new middle class, and crouch in the damp doorways of the poor. But watch your wallet - tourists make perfect prey for the thriving community of hawkers, prostitutes and scavengers. Visit the madhouses of Hackney, the workshops of Soho and the mean streets of Cheapside. Have a coffee in the city, check the stock exchange, and pop into St Paul's to see progress on the new dome.This book is about the Georgians who called London their home, from dukes and artists to rent boys and hot air balloonists meeting dog-nappers and life-models along the way. It investigates the legacies they left us in architecture and art, science and society, and shows the making of the capital millions know and love today.'Read and be amazed by a city you thought you knew' Jonathan Foyle, World Monuments Fund'Jam-packed with unusual insights and facts. A great read from a talented new historian' Independent'Pacy, superbly researched. The real sparkle lies in its relentless cavalcade of insightful anecdotes . . . There's much to treasure here' Londonist'Inglis has a good ear for the outlandish, the farcical, the bizarre and the macabre. A wonderful popular history of Hanoverian London' London Historians

Getting Past Coetzee

by Hedley Twidle

Ghost Detectives: The Missing Dancer (Ghost Detectives)

by Emily Mason

Ghost Detective: The Lost Dancer is brilliant for younger fans of the spy series The Gallagher Girls and also paranormal fiction. Girls of 9+ will love the gentle romance, school friendships and thrilling detective case to be solved. The perfect series for aspiring tweens.Some ghosts are haunted by their past . . .When Abi, Sarah , Hannah and Grace are visited by the ghost of a littl lost girl trying to dance one last time so that her spirit can rest, they jump at the chance to help. But this Ghost Detective case seems to be shrouded in secrets and everywhere they look, people get upset. With clues runing out, can the Ghost Detectives solve the mystery of the missing dancer?Emily Mason is an exciting new Irish author. Her previous book Ghost Detective: The Lost Bride was her debut novel for Puffin. Emily has been a bookworm since she was little. She is now an editor and author but has yet to see any ghosts herself...

The GI Bride

by Iris Jones Simantel

Discover the remarkable memoir by GI Bride and bestselling author Iris Jones Simantel. Iris had escaped the Blitz but now lived in crippling poverty after the war - until a chance meeting changed her life. Aged just sixteen, she fell in love and married US soldier Bob Irvine. And soon after she set sail for a new life in America.It was the 1950s, the land of hope, dreams and Doris Day movies. But Iris ended up in a cramped Chicago bungalow, shared with Bob's parents. With a baby on the way and a husband turning daily into a stranger, Iris was wracked by homesickness. Trapped and desperately lonely, she had to make a fresh start, in a country where hope and opportunity thrived.In this dramatic sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller, Far From the East End, we follow young Iris Jones Simantel from London to New York, Chicago and Las Vegas in her struggle to find work, love and a sense of belonging in a foreign land.Iris Simantel is the acclaimed winner of the Saga Magazine 'Life Story' competition, beating several thousand entries to publish her first memoir Far From the East End. Iris grew up in Dagenham and South Oxhey (with an evacuation to Wales in between) before marrying her GI husband Bob and moving to Chicago. She now resides in Devon where she enjoys writing as a pastime.

Giap: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam

by James A. Warren

An in-depth look at the strategy and tactics of the visionary commander who beat the United States in the Vietnam War.General Vo Nguyen Giap was the commander in chief of the communist armed forces during two of his country's most difficult conflicts—the first against Vietnam's colonial masters, the French, and the second against the most powerful nation on earth, the United States. After long and bloody conflicts, he defeated both Western powers and their Vietnamese allies, forever changing modern warfare. In Giap, military historian James A. Warren dives deep into the conflict to bring to life a revolutionary general and reveal the groundbreaking strategies that defeated world powers against incredible odds. Synthesizing ideas and tactics from an extraordinary range of sources, Giap was one of the first to realize that war is more than a series of battles between two armies and that victory can be won through the strength of a society's social fabric. As America's wars in the Middle East rage on, this is an important and timely look at a man who was a master at defeating his enemies even as they thought they were winning.

The Gift

by Portia Da Costa

It’s going to get hot and steamy this Christmas...Sandy Jackson still dreams of the sexy stranger who came to her rescue years before.And when she meets Jay Bentley again she doesn’t recognise him. Horrifically wounded in a car crash, Jay has both physical and psychological scars and is more Beast than Prince Charming.But he has not forgotten their earlier encounter either... And all he wants this Christmas is Sandy in his bed...From the Sunday Times bestselling author of In Too Deep and the ‘Accidental’ series(previously published as Kiss it Better)

Girl A: The truth about the Rochdale sex ring by the victim who stopped them

by Anonymous (Girl A)

**THE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BBC DRAMA ‘THREE GIRLS’ ** What do they find attractive about me? An underage girl who just lies there, sobbing, looking up at them...as they come to me one by one.This is the shocking true story of how a young girl from Rochdale came to be Girl A – the key witness in the trial of Britain’s most notorious child sex ring.Girl A was just 14 when she was groomed by a group of nine Asian men. After being lured into their circle with free gifts, she was plied with alcohol and systematically abused. She was just one of up to fifty girls to be 'passed around' by the gang. The girls were all under-16 and forced to have sex with as many as twenty men in one night. When details emerged a nation was outraged and asked how these sickening events came to pass. And now, the girl at the very centre of the storm reveals the heartbreaking truth.

Girl Heart Boy: She's The One (Girl Heart Boy)

by Ali Cronin

Real love. Real lives. The real thing . . . Girl Heart Boy: She's The One is the fifth book in an irresistible new series that combines the romance of The OC, the realism of Skins and the sexiness of E L James' Fifty Shades of Grey. Perfect for fans of Tammara Webber's Easy, Coleen Hoover's Slammed and Abbie Glines' The Vincent Boys.Four girls, three boys, turning 18. Get set to follow their eventful final year at school . . .Cass dumped Adam.Jack got over Cass.Donna let love in.But what about Ollie?Ollie's been in love with his best friend, Sarah, since forever. She has no idea and he's scared of losing her. Is he brave enough to risk everything and finally tell her the truth?About the author:Ali Cronin is a British author with wide experience writing for young adults in print and online. She cut her teeth on Bliss, Sugar and J17 magazines, then became producer of the BBC's website for teens, before leaving to write full-time. Girl Heart Boy is her first book series.Immerse yourself in the stories and engage with the characters through our books, ebooks and online webisodes. Fall in love with Girl Heart Boy at facebook/GirlHeartBoyDon't miss:Girl Heart Boy: No Such Thing As Forever Girl Heart Boy: Rumour Has It Girl Heart Boy: Three's a Crowd Girl Heart Boy: Lesson's in Love Girl Heart Boy: She's The One Girl Heart Boy: You and Me Always

Girl Heart Boy: Three's a Crowd (Girl Heart Boy)

by Ali Cronin

Extra X-rated scenes exclusively available in this ebook edition! Real love. Real lives. The real thing . . . Girl Heart Boy is the irresistible new romantic series for teens, combining the romance of The OC with the realism of Skins and the sexiness of E L James' Fifty Shades of Grey - for a teen audience. Girl Heart Boy is perfect for fans of Twilight and the Hunger Games looking for their next must-have read.Four girls, three boys, turning 18. Get set to follow their eventful final year at school . . .Jack is lovesick. Ollie won't commit. Donna can't find a man. But what about Cass? Everyone thinks she has it all, but life is far from perfect. Her friends hate her boyfriend. Her best friend is in love with her. Cass is torn. How will she choose between them?Ali Cronin is a British author with wide experience writing for young adults in print and online. She cut her teeth on Bliss, Sugar and J17 magazines, then became producer of the BBC's website for teens, before leaving to write full-time. Girl Heart Boy is her first book series.Immerse yourself in the stories and engage with the characters through our books, ebooks and online webisodes. Fall in love with Girl Heart Boy at facebook/GirlHeartBoy.

Girl Heart Boy: You And Me Always (Girl Heart Boy)

by Ali Cronin

Real love. Real lives. The real thing . . . Girl Heart Boy: You and Me Always is the final book in this irresistibly romantic series that combines the romance of The OC, the realism of Skins and the sexiness of E L James' Fifty Shades of Grey. Perfect for fans of Tammara Webber's Easy, Coleen Hoover's Slammed and Abbie Glines' The Vincent Boys.Four girls, three boys, turning 18. Get set to follow their eventful final year at school . . .About the author:Ali Cronin is a British author with wide experience writing for young adults in print and online. She cut her teeth on Bliss, Sugar and J17 magazines, then became producer of the BBC's website for teens, before leaving to write full-time. Girl Heart Boy is her first book series.Immerse yourself in the stories and engage with the characters through our books, ebooks and online webisodes. Fall in love with Girl Heart Boy at facebook/GirlHeartBoyDon't miss:Girl Heart Boy: No Such Thing As Forever Girl Heart Boy: Rumour Has It Girl Heart Boy: Three's a Crowd Girl Heart Boy: Lesson's in Love Girl Heart Boy: She's The One Girl Heart Boy: You and Me Always

The Girl Thieves

by Peter Birch

Go Faster Food: Over 100 energy-boosting recipes for runners, cyclists, swimmers and rowers

by Kate Percy

Are you a runner, cyclist, swimmer or rower? Do you want to up your game and ensure you're getting the very best from your diet? To help with her own training, Kate Percy - a keen marathon runner and cook - has developed a range of delicious, carbohydrate-rich recipes that will complement any training programme, whether you're training for a marathon for the first time or an experienced athlete.Go Faster Food contains: over 100 delicious recipes, approved by a nutritionist; an overview of health benefits and a detailed breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins for each recipe; practical nutritional advice, 'Go Faster Tips' and meal planners for each stage of your training.With a unique combination of tasty recipes and nutritional advice all geared towards enhancing your sports performance, Go Faster Food will help you achieve your full potential.

Gok's Wok

by Gok Wan

In his brand new book, Gok Wan shares his favourite recipes for fresh and healthy meals - inspired by the flavours of AsiaGok's recipes draw influence from the East, as he teaches us how to add flavour and a splash of originality through his distinctive style of simple, fast cooking. Chapters cover all occasions from lunch ideas to dinner parties and date nights and include curries, stir-fries, noodles, salads, soups and even desserts. He shares many of his family's traditional recipes too, but gives them a modern twist for today’s kitchen tables - try Sweet miso marinated chicken and pak choy, Sweet potato and Brazil nut curry and Poppa Wan's fu yung. And, running throughout, are Gok’s words of advice on wok cooking, his favourite ingredients and tips on preparation and entertaining Gok-style.For Gok, great eating should be hassle-free, and these recipes are exactly that - tasty dishes that are low stress, good for you and make minimal mess.

Gone: The Disappearance of Claudia Lawrence and Her Father's Desperate Search for the Truth

by Neil Root

The last time that anyone heard from 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence, a chef at the University of York, was when she sent a text message to a friend on 18 March 2009 at 8.23 p.m. She has never been heard from or seen again, and her disappearance is a mystery that endures to this day.What happened to Claudia that early spring evening – or was it early the following morning on her way to work? There had been nothing abnormal about her behaviour before she vanished, and there were no signs of a struggle at her home. A Crimewatch reconstruction has been broadcast, and the police investigation into the case has cost more than £750,000. Dozens of interviews have thrown up numerous leads, but there are no concrete clues.With extensive access to her family and friends, in Gone, Neil Root assesses the facts and theories and asks: where is Claudia?

A Good African Story: How a Small Company Built a Global Coffee Brand

by Andrew Rugasira

Since it was founded in 2003, Good African Coffee has helped thousands of farmers earn a decent living, send their children to school and escape a spiral of debt and dependence. Africa has received over $1 trillion in aid over the last fifty years and yet despite these huge inflows, the continent remains mired in poverty, disease and systemic corruption. In A Good African Story, as Andrew Rugasira recounts the very personal story of his company and the challenges that he has faced – and overcome – as an African entrepreneur, he provides a tantalising glimpse of what Africa could be, and argues that trade has achieved what years of aid have failed to deliver.This is a book about Africa taking its destiny in its own hands, and dictating the terms of its future.

The Good Cop: A Mystery (The Carter Ross Mystery Series #4)

by Brad Parks

In The Good Cop, Brad Parks is back with all the humor, charm, and human insight his readers have come to expect, and more. As long as Newark Eagle-Examiner reporter Carter Ross turns in his stories on deadline, no one bats an eye if he doesn't wander into the newsroom until 10 or 11 in the morning. So it's an unpleasant surprise when he's awakened at 8:38 a.m. by a phone call from his boss, telling him a local policeman was killed and to get the story. Shaking himself awake, Carter heads off to interview the cop's widow. And then he gets another call: the story's off, the cop committed suicide.But Carter can't understand why a man with a job he loved, a beautiful wife, and plans to take his adorable children to Disney World would suddenly kill himself. And when Carter's attempts to learn more are repeatedly blocked, it's clear someone knows more than he's saying about the cop's death. The question is, who? And what does he have to hide? Carter, with his usual single-minded devotion to a good story—and to the memory of a Newark policeman—will do whatever it takes to uncover the truth.

Good Food: Triple-tested recipes

by Good Food Guides

Fed up wasting food? Tired of trying to work out ingredient quantities for one serving or just looking for easy recipes for batch cooking? Good Food: Meals for One is packed full of tasty treats that make sure you will never waste a delicious morsel. With simple, yet delicious recipes and full-colour photos for each recipe, Meals for One is the perfect companion for a stress-free yet mouthwatering meal. With dishes for every occasion whether lunches for packed lunches, dinners that won’t break the bank or simply a luxury meal to wind down the day, and triple-tested by the experts at Good Food, Meals for One is your one-stop collection of recipes for one.

Good Food: Triple-tested recipes

by Good Food Guides

A slow cooker allows you to create mouth-watering dishes that can be cooked overnight or while you're at work so that you can enjoy your meal as soon as you enter the door. With only a short amount of preparation, using a slow-cooker removes the rush of the weeknight dinners or the stress of entertaining and leaves you with delicious casseroles, soups, curries and puddings that are ready when you want them.Good Food: More Slow Cooker Favourites is packed with new recipes for all occasions, whether hearty family food, delicious dinner party dishes or tasty treats. Triple-tested by the experts at Good Food and including colour photography for each recipe, More Slow Cooker Favourites is guaranteed to provide you with both reliable and sensational recipes every time.

Good Food: Healthy Family Food

by Good Food Guides

What could be more important than keeping your family healthy? Keeping them full, of course! Do both with this range of delicious recipes, brought to you by the experts at Good Food magazine. Packed with recipes for main courses, desserts and starters, and with a firm eye on nutrition - this cookbook will be a life-saver in the face of that constant question – what’s for dinner? Every recipe comes with a full-colour photo and has been triple-tested by the Good Food team – so you can keep the troops fed without any glitches!

Good Food: Low-calorie Recipes

by Good Food Guides

Keeping an eye on your calorie intake can be a real struggle – whether you’re following a low-calorie diet or just watching what you eat, it’s difficult to keep track of the numbers. Which is where Good Food: Low-calorie Recipes can help! It’s filled with delicious recipes for any time of the day, and all low in calories. Handily arranged by precise calorie intake, there are ideas for filling breakfasts, fast midweek meals, low-cal crowd-pleasers, emergency snacks and even sweet treats! With each recipe triple-tested by the team at Britain’s best-selling cookery magazine and accompanied by a full nutritional breakdown, you can cook your own mouthwatering meals. This little cookbook is a fast-track to a low-calorie diet.

Good Food: Low-Carb Cooking

by Good Food Guides

Equally popular for weight-loss and health-conscious reasons, low-carb diets are all the rage. Jump on the bandwagon, or support a long-standing lifestyle choice, with this handy little cookbook from the Good Food team. Full of new ideas to keep mealtimes interesting, these recipes prove that low-carb food can be filling and delicious, as well as super healthy! Each of the 101 recipes for main courses, snacks and treats is accompanied by a full nutritional break down and colour photo and the Good Food triple-testing process means low-carb cooking will be as easy as it is rewarding!

Good Food: Pressure Cooker Favourites

by Good Food Guides

If you have little time to cook, but want delicious and hearty meals then a pressure cooker is the perfect way to enjoy tender and wholesome dishes. With only a short amount of prep time you can tuck in to tasty homemade meals. Good Food: Pressure Cooker Favourites is crammed with tender casseroles, satisfying soups and mouth-watering stews. In Pressure Cooker Favourites you will find a whole range of seafood, chicken, game and vegetarian dishes and with each recipe triple-tested by the experts at Good Food you are guaranteed success every time. Both speedy and delicious these recipes are the perfect companion to a busy lifestyle.

Good Food: Stir-fries and Quick Fixes

by Edited by Sharon Brown

Dinners don’t get much simpler than stir-fries – or more satisfying! Healthy and budget friendly, stir-fries are perfect for a quick snack or weeknight supper. These inventive recipes from the experts at Good Food magazine offer a range of new twists on this classic time-saver, as well as lots of other quick options. As ever, there is a full set of nutritional info and a colour photo to accompany each recipe and every one has been triple-tested by the Good Food team, to give you the most straight-forward supper possible!

Good Guide to Dog Friendly Pubs, Hotels and B&Bs: 5th Edition

by Alisdair Aird Fiona Stapley

What happens when you want to take a holiday or even just pop out for a drink and your dog looks up at you with expectant eyes? Do you know which pubs welcome muddy paws with a bowl of water and a dog biscuit? Or where you and your dog can both enjoy a comfortable overnight stay? From the editors of the UK's No 1 travel guide, the much loved Good Pub Guide, comes the latest edition of the Good Guide to Dog Friendly Pubs, Hotels and B&Bs. Featuring fully updated information, the guide provides you with hundreds of wonderful places in the UK to drink, eat and stay with your pet.With this book to hand there's no need to leave your dog at home. Faithful friends deserve a break too!

The Good Pub Guide 2014

by Alisdair Aird Fiona Stapley

The 32nd edition of The Good Pub Guide is as invaluable as ever. Organised county by county, its comprehensive yearly updates and countless reader recommendations ensure that only the very best pubs make the grade.Here you will find classic country pubs, town-centre inns, riverside retreats, historic havens and exciting newcomers, plus gastropubs and pubs specialising in malt whisky or own-brew beer. Discover the top pubs in each county for beer, dining and accommodation, and find out the winners of the coveted titles of Pub of the Year and Landlord of the Year. Packed with hidden gems, The Good Pub Guide 2014 provides a wealth of honest, entertaining and indispensable information.Whether you are planning a night out, a weekend away, holidaying in the UK or simply looking for a local pub, Alisdair Aird and Fiona Stapley have it covered.

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