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This is Joan’s story, one of four stories from The Sugar Girls.During the Blitz and the years of rationing, the Sugar Girls kept Britain sweet. The work was back-breakingly hard, but the Tate & Lyle factory was more than just a workplace – it was a community, a calling, a place of love and support and an uproarious, tribal part of East London.‘Joan had joined Tate & Lyle expressly for the social life, and she was determined to make the most of it. She could see that her old friend Peggy already...
| Автор | Duncan Barrett |
Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Midnight, Tuesday 6 June 1944: the beginning of D-Day, the operation to invade Nazi-occupied Western Europe and initiate the final phase of World War II. A vast undertaking, it involved 12,000 aircraft and an amphibious assault of almost 7,000 vessels. 160,000 troops would cross the English Channel during Operation Overlord, paving the way for more than three million allied troops to enter France by the end of August 1944.Forces from the...
| Автор | Rupert Colley |
Heartwarming, inspirational and genuinely touching, Finding Harmony is the remarkable true story of an extraordinary dog that rescued a woman from the depths of depression and transformed a family for ever.A keen mountaineer, Sally Hyder was in her prime and loving life. She shared her passion for climbing with her partner Andrew and it was a dream come true when Andrew proposed at Everest Base Camp. For them, climbing mountains made anything seem possible and represented their attitude to...
| Автор | Sally Hyder |
Jade's heart-breaking diary of her fight against terminal cancer and her final precious months with her beloved family.In August 2007 Jade Goody received the shattering news that she had cervical cancer. She was only 27 years old. But with her usual strength of character, Jade was determined to beat the disease and carry on with life as normal with her two little boys Bobby and Freddy.Neither the chemotherapy, which left her weak and bald, or the hysterectomy that crushed her dreams of having a...
| Автор | Jade Goody |
Family is not always a place of safety.Kathleen was just eight years old when her mother was tragically killed in a car accident. And when her father remarries it is to the bitter and resentful Irene who has two children of her own and no space in her heart for another. Irene goes out of her way to make Kathleen's life as miserable as possible and will stop at nothing to get her out of their lives…When Kathleen is sixteen, a shocking incident rocks the family, and life takes a darker turn.Among...
| Автор | Julie Shaw |
A difficult and distressing tale of a young boy who desperately needs to be loved.Nathan is a troubled young child. Disruptive, aggressive and, most disturbingly, prone to violent mood-swings Nathan soon finds himself in at the school’s behavioural unit, managed by Casey – Ms Watson to her students. What’s even more disturbing is Nathan’s split personalities; from Jenny with a bright blonde wig to sexually frustrated Jack, Nathan’s behaviour demonstrates some serious psychological issues. What...
| Автор | Casey Watson |
The candid and heartbreakingly honest memoir of Sylvia Kristel, the cinema icon of the 1970s who played the lead role in the worldwide sensation erotic Emmanuelle films.1974: After a year of wrangling with the censors, the erotic film, Emmanuelle, is a blockbuster sensation on release in France and a box office triumph around the world from Japan to the States. The image that adorned cinemas across the world was of an unknown 20 year old posing naked, innocent and vulnerable on a wicker chair....
| Автор | Sylvia Kristel |
Thelma Madine, star of Channel 4’s Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and fairy godmother of Gypsy weddings, reveals the drama, secrets and surprises involved in ten gypsy weddings.Through the tales of ten elaborate Gypsy wedding dresses Thelma offers a new window onto the remarkable world of ten brides and their extravagant weddings. For Thelma’s young brides, a wedding dress is more than just a pretty white gown; for some it is a symbol of their fairytale-like hopes and dreams for the future, for others a...
| Автор | Thelma Madine |
The true story of 2 year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage.Elaine and Ian had travelled half way round the world to adopt little Anna. She couldn’t have been more wanted, loved and cherished. So why was she now in foster care and living with me? It didn’t make sense.Until I learned what had happened. …Dressed only in nappies and ragged T-shirts the children were incarcerated in their cots. Their large eyes stared out blankly from emaciated faces....
| Автор | Cathy Glass |
I don't think anyone can have written an autobiography without at some point thinking «Why would anyone want to know this shit?» I've always read them thinking «I don't want to know where Steve Tyler grew up, just tell me how many groupies he f**ked!»'So begins Frankie's outrageous, laugh-out loud, cynical rant on life as he knows it. From growing up in Pollokshaws, Glasgow (‘it was an aching cement void, a slap in the face to Childhood, and for the family it was a step up'), to his rampant...
| Автор | Frankie Boyle |
Part 2 of 3Finding Stevie is a dark and poignant true story that highlights the dangers lurking on online.When Stevie’s social worker tells Cathy, an experienced foster carer, that Stevie, 14, is gender fluid she isn’t sure what that term means and looks it up.Stevie, together with his younger brother and sister, have been brought up by their grandparents as their mother is in prison. But the grandparents can no longer cope with Stevie’s behaviour so they place him in care.Stevie is exploring...
| Автор | Cathy Glass |
Part 3 of 3Finding Stevie is a dark and poignant true story that highlights the dangers lurking on online.When Stevie’s social worker tells Cathy, an experienced foster carer, that Stevie, 14, is gender fluid she isn’t sure what that term means and looks it up.Stevie, together with his younger brother and sister, have been brought up by their grandparents as their mother is in prison. But the grandparents can no longer cope with Stevie’s behaviour so they place him in care.Stevie is exploring...
| Автор | Cathy Glass |
Part 1 of 3Finding Stevie is a dark and poignant true story that highlights the dangers lurking on online.When Stevie’s social worker tells Cathy, an experienced foster carer, that Stevie, 14, is gender fluid she isn’t sure what that term means and looks it up.Stevie, together with his younger brother and sister, have been brought up by their grandparents as their mother is in prison. But the grandparents can no longer cope with Stevie’s behaviour so they place him in care.Stevie is exploring...
| Автор | Cathy Glass |
‘THE TWISTING OF SOULS’ is an emotional roller coastal ride. Christina’s life had been falling apart. She had come to despise Carl, the man who had shared much of her life…a turbulent life. Handsome and charismatic Carl De-vrise, feels the bottom has fallen out of his world. Unable to accept their relationship is over he becomes obsessed with revenge. No longer able to conceal his dark side, the depth of his sardonic passion is for all to see. His turmoil of seething emotion motivates his every...
| Автор | Christina Russell |
Andrew Moon enjoyed a successful career as a Manager, General Manager, Managing Director and CEO of many varied and interesting companies in a wide range of countries and situations. From start-ups to liquidations, his career took him from Sydney, Australia, where he grew up and was educated, to: Melbourne, Australia; London, U.K., Jakarta, Indonesia; Hong Kong; Sydney, Australia, again; Dayton, Ohio, USA; and back to Melbourne, Australia. His travels took him to most countries in Asia; North...
| Автор | Andrew Moon |
In Bedtime Stories for the Child in You: A Memoir, Louise D. Jewell shares precious memories of growing up in Québec with her parents and family members. She includes whimsical illustrations for each of the fifty-four stories in the book, weaving pictures and words together. Colourful characters and vivid imagery give you a peek into Louise's childhood. She uses laughter and comical stories to help the reader identify with her journey. Whether she is a sleuth hunting down mystery...
| Автор | Louise D. Jewell |
This book is written base on non-fictions stories. I've chosen the title" Walk By Faith & Not By Sight". Without God, there is no you. You has, to understand that every battle that you've endure. God, will not fail you. My book is about me growing up, living that country life. Later on I've moved to New Orleans. Where I saw a lot. My my best friend, whom I'm still friends with as of today. You will read how I've lost my love one. How I've over came an...
| Автор | Chiara Yvonda Lafrance |
In the 1970s, a mysterious man captivated and terrorized a small Alabama town. He was elegant and handsome, a charismatic pastor and leader in the African American community. But rumors swirled. Preaching on Sunday , people would say, killing on Monday. Far away in New York City, one of America’s most beloved writers was about to get caught up in the strange and violent tale of Reverend Willie J. Maxwell. Harper Lee, author of the modern-day classic To Kill a Mockingbird , was searching for...
| Автор | Mark Seal |
Let’s get to know Michael Jackson and his craft. This cool educational resource will help your child learn about the King of Pop while picking up new vocabulary, too. Sure, movies are available but reading enriches a child’s experience. Grab a copy and read with your child. Don't forget to ask questions to verify understanding! Have fun!
| Автор | Baby Professor |
Princess Diana is loved by everyone but why? What did she do to be loved by the world? Read on to discover important details of her wonderful life. Hopefully, the knowledge of how she lived will influence your child as she grows. But other than the lessons, this book will also teach your child vocabulary, spelling and comprehension. Secure a copy today!
| Автор | Baby Professor |
It’s really hit the fan now! Superstar Paparazzo Glenn Campbell finds himself barely hanging onto life as it soon becomes clear to him; if you mess with fire, getting burned is only the least of your worries. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Nimbus is caught locking lips with his secret boyfriend turning into an instant internet sensation! Now, not even fame whore Wonder Boy can take it anymore and decides it’s time to bring in the big guns. But even the big guns can’t stand up to...
| Автор | Adam Gragg |
With the Gods humbled and the Kraken defeated, Perseus thought Argos was to enter a Golden Age of peace and prosperity. He was wrong. War drums are beating, the Olympians are again scheming, and Perseus' mettle would be severely tested. But there is a new menace neither man nor Olympian could envision. This sequel contains more of what made 2008's Wrath of the Titans a successful and entertaining rollercoaster ride: more action, more intrigue… and more monsters!
| Автор | Darren G. Davis |
Building an empire from the ground up is no easy task, but it's one that has been shouldered for many years by Martha Stewart. She is a piece of media all to herself, on par with the likes of Oprah, and her name is known worldwide. Take a look inside the woman behind the corporation. We delve deep into her history, from her time as a model, to her various television shows and magazines, to her incarceration, all the way through to today. Meet the woman behind the patio furniture, behind the...
| Автор | CW Cooke |
It is an image etched in the minds of a generation: Ronald Reagan perched atop his horse, riding through the dusty trails and canyons of his California ranch with his beloved wife, Nancy, at his side. But what most of us did not see was the man who always rode just a few steps away.John Barletta was a Vietnam veteran and Secret Service agent who spent over a decade with the Reagans, poised to give his own life at any moment to save the 40th president of the United States. His superior riding...
| Автор | Rochelle Schweizer |