Every parent believes their child is something special and will become somebody to be proud of ....... so how do you cope when it all goes horribly wrong ? Short listed for the Crema prize for new writers, A Call From France is set in France and tells, with wit and with love, the story of a British family who tried to settle there. Sometimes very funny and sometimes heart-wrenching, this is a book that will stay in your mind long after you have finished reading.
Every parent believes their child is something special and will become somebody to be proud of ....... so how do you cope when it all goes horribly wr...
When we meet somebody for the first time we assume they are the person they say they are. Do we ever - and should we ever - look more closely ? The Man with Green Fingers is set on the colourful island of Cyprus and tells the story of two expatriates who hide secrets they would murder you over.
When we meet somebody for the first time we assume they are the person they say they are. Do we ever - and should we ever - look more closely ? The Ma...
There is something specialabout a cookery book isn't there? They have a certain cosy, reassuring warmth to them, onethat makes us feel simultaneously domesticated and adventurous; as though we arestarting out ona wondrous new journey, but one on which we will be accompanied by an old and trusted friend, who knows exactlywhatwe like best. So what could be better than a book that not onlygives you a wealth of mouth-watering ideas and cooking tips, but also a selection of globetrotting anecdotes, funny stories and recipes from around the world, some serious and some with a not-so-serious...
There is something specialabout a cookery book isn't there? They have a certain cosy, reassuring warmth to them, onethat makes us feel simultaneously ...
In aid of rape victims this book is a collection of stories by women and for women. The only thing the stories have in common is that they are all true. They vary from travel or parenting stories, to a traumatic story of rape, of illness, major trauma with children, and adventure. After centuries of being considered weak, and even unworthy, women now feel free to show their muscle. And how strong we are We are the women of today. We are nothing like the women of our grandmother's worlds, nor like women for many centuries before. The lives we lead and the way we cope is a whole different ball...
In aid of rape victims this book is a collection of stories by women and for women. The only thing the stories have in common is that they are all tru...
A delightful collection of short stories for children of all ages. These stories have been gathered from all corners of the globe and, with accompanying sketches, make a delightful read for children of all ages, ranging from little ones of three years old right up to early teens. The profits from this book go to cancer charities. Thank you for buying it
A delightful collection of short stories for children of all ages. These stories have been gathered from all corners of the globe and, with accompanyi...
