Two Dogs and a Garden by Derelie Cherry
Although she worked in publishing for twenty years, commissioning books by some of Australia's best gardening writers, all Derelie Cherry ever really wanted was two dogs and a garden. She wasn't looking for a husband, but fate intervened and introduced her to plant hunting Bob at the Melbourne International Flower Show in 1999. A few months later Derelie left the world of books and took up residence in Paradise - a one-of-a-kind garden that Bob began creating in 1972.
Two Dogs and a Garden chronicles their life together. Filled with passion, beauty and truly gorgeous photographs, this delightful coffee table book is about an extraordinary and unique garden and the trials and tribulations experienced by those living in it - Derelie, Bob, Jessee and Trudy. Each page has been individually designed with love to reflect Derelie's story about living in this very special garden with her plant breeding extraordinare husband Bob.
Paradise has become internationally known because of its amazing collection of plants from all over the world; many of which visitors have never seen before. An Araucaria pine, grown from seed that Bob collected in New Caledonia, is the only one in the world. Derelie says: “About 90% of plants in English and Australian gardens have been introduced from other countries. In our Paradise about 95% of the plants are exotics, which have been bred or collected.”
Two Dogs and a Garden chronicles their life together. Filled with passion, beauty and truly gorgeous photographs, this delightful coffee table book is about an extraordinary and unique garden and the trials and tribulations experienced by those living in it - Derelie, Bob, Jessee and Trudy. Each page has been individually designed with love to reflect Derelie's story about living in this very special garden with her plant breeding extraordinare husband Bob.
Paradise has become internationally known because of its amazing collection of plants from all over the world; many of which visitors have never seen before. An Araucaria pine, grown from seed that Bob collected in New Caledonia, is the only one in the world. Derelie says: “About 90% of plants in English and Australian gardens have been introduced from other countries. In our Paradise about 95% of the plants are exotics, which have been bred or collected.”
Coping With PMS In Four Steps
By Gaynor Bussell, B.Sc.(Hons), RD, MBDA, R Nutr. (Public Health), A Nutr
Price: £2.49 (UK)
Available on Kindle, ISBN: 978-1-909795-00-6
PMS can be beaten by simple diet and lifestyle changes
Women can significantly reduce PMS symptoms and even beat it completely. How? By following the simple steps comprehensively laid out in this Kindle book, written by women's health expert and experienced dietitian and registered nutritionist, Gaynor Bussell.
The progressive stepped approach is based on the authors' experience of treating women with PMS and on the latest evidence from scientific research in this area. It covers what dietary components are important, which supplements may work, the importance of physical activity and stress reduction.
The latest edition contains more practical advice on the diet and lifestyle elements important in reducing the burden of PMS such as detailed advice the type of physical activity that can help and weight issues.
The book will appeal to the PMS sufferer and anyone trying to figure out how to help PMS sufferers cope. As a collection on the latest evidence on how diet and lifestyle can impact on PMS; this book is also a helpful resource for health professionals and doctors who deal with women suffering with PMS, be it mild or severe.
About the author: Gaynor is an award winning dietitian and registered nutritionist with over 30 years' experience in women's health, diabetes and obesity. She has worked in the NHS, food industry, PR, academia and as an author. She wrote the Dummies guide to PCOS which became a best seller. Currently she works as a freelancer, seeing private patients, writing, lecturing and acting in various advisory role. Gaynor is a member of the freelance dietitians group, a BDA spokesperson and sits on the Welsh Board, Bwrdd Cymru, of the BDA. She is Welsh regional representative of the Association for Nutrition.
Price: £2.49 (UK)
Available on Kindle, ISBN: 978-1-909795-00-6
PMS can be beaten by simple diet and lifestyle changes
Women can significantly reduce PMS symptoms and even beat it completely. How? By following the simple steps comprehensively laid out in this Kindle book, written by women's health expert and experienced dietitian and registered nutritionist, Gaynor Bussell.
The progressive stepped approach is based on the authors' experience of treating women with PMS and on the latest evidence from scientific research in this area. It covers what dietary components are important, which supplements may work, the importance of physical activity and stress reduction.
The latest edition contains more practical advice on the diet and lifestyle elements important in reducing the burden of PMS such as detailed advice the type of physical activity that can help and weight issues.
The book will appeal to the PMS sufferer and anyone trying to figure out how to help PMS sufferers cope. As a collection on the latest evidence on how diet and lifestyle can impact on PMS; this book is also a helpful resource for health professionals and doctors who deal with women suffering with PMS, be it mild or severe.
About the author: Gaynor is an award winning dietitian and registered nutritionist with over 30 years' experience in women's health, diabetes and obesity. She has worked in the NHS, food industry, PR, academia and as an author. She wrote the Dummies guide to PCOS which became a best seller. Currently she works as a freelancer, seeing private patients, writing, lecturing and acting in various advisory role. Gaynor is a member of the freelance dietitians group, a BDA spokesperson and sits on the Welsh Board, Bwrdd Cymru, of the BDA. She is Welsh regional representative of the Association for Nutrition.
Best. Times. Ever.
With conflicts around the globe, rampant environmental damage, economic struggles, poverty, and the ongoing threat of terrorism, the world isn't perfect right now. But is everything really going to hell in a handbasket? Should we really be feeling so miserable?
Best. Times. Ever. briefly goes through 100 things that we currently complain about, and explains why - believe it or not - things aren't as bad as they used to be. In fact, we're actually improving! From the serious (the number of people dying in wars is 2,000 a year; in the 1950s, it was 65,000 a year) to the frivolous ("Vertigo" had bad reviews in 1957, was considered a cinema classic by 1987, and was recently voted the greatest movie ever made - so even movies get better), this is an optimistic answer to those who say that everything is getting worse.
There is room for improvement, but we're heading in the right direction... humorous, light reading, peppered with useful information and trivia.
About the author:
Mark Juddery is an Australian-based journalist who has written four books, as well as plays, screenplays, radio sketches, movie reviews, and a popular column in The Canberra Times. He is a regular contributor to newspapers and journals around the world, swinging from right (The Spectator) to left (The Huffington Post). Presumably, this makes him very balanced.
Hardie Grant Books / February 2014 / RRP $29.95 / PB
www.hardiegrant.com.au
Best. Times. Ever. briefly goes through 100 things that we currently complain about, and explains why - believe it or not - things aren't as bad as they used to be. In fact, we're actually improving! From the serious (the number of people dying in wars is 2,000 a year; in the 1950s, it was 65,000 a year) to the frivolous ("Vertigo" had bad reviews in 1957, was considered a cinema classic by 1987, and was recently voted the greatest movie ever made - so even movies get better), this is an optimistic answer to those who say that everything is getting worse.
There is room for improvement, but we're heading in the right direction... humorous, light reading, peppered with useful information and trivia.
About the author:
Mark Juddery is an Australian-based journalist who has written four books, as well as plays, screenplays, radio sketches, movie reviews, and a popular column in The Canberra Times. He is a regular contributor to newspapers and journals around the world, swinging from right (The Spectator) to left (The Huffington Post). Presumably, this makes him very balanced.
Hardie Grant Books / February 2014 / RRP $29.95 / PB
www.hardiegrant.com.au
Bruce Springsteen in Focus 1980-2012
"Best Photo Books for Fall: Bruce Springsteen in the throes of center-stage glory." - Wall Street Journal
"Amazing" - New York Daily News
For more than three decades, Debra L. Rothenberg has been photographing Bruce Springsteen. Her Springsteen photos have been exhibited in galleries and published in top magazines around the world. Like Bruce Springsteen, Rothenberg was born and raised in New Jersey. And now, finally, through more than 32 years of concert tours in national and international arenas and stadiums, and impromptu Jersey Shore club appearances - from the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park to nightspots like Rum Runner in Sea Bright and Cheers in Long Branch - the award-winning photographer has gathered it all in one glorious hardbound tribute to the man who inspired her dreams.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN FOCUS 1980-2012 is an unparalleled collection of memorable and iconic Springsteen photography from a perspective only a true "Jersey Girl" could offer. Selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of its "Best Photo Books for Fall," called "amazing" by the New York Daily News , this 276 photo, 200-page coffee table book is a must for all fans, chronicling The Boss from "The River" Tour to "The Wrecking Ball" Tour and many Jersey Shore haunts in-between. Says Robert Santelli, executive director of the Grammy Museum and fellow Jersey Shore native who has authored books and numerous articles on The Boss: "When it comes to photographers that have documented the career of Bruce Springsteen on the Jersey Shore, Debra Rothenberg has few peers." From Debra Rothenberg's first photo of Bruce in 1980, taken as a college student, to stints as a staff photographer for a newspaper at the Jersey Shore and then as concert photographer for The New York Daily News , Rothenberg chronicles her photographic journey through Bruce's music and tours -- a journey that shaped her own life and career in the process. Her images have been exhibited in galleries worldwide and published in top magazines, including Rolling Stone, People, Us Weekly, Q Magazine, Time and Newsweek . A wall of her photos resides at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where over 700 people showed up for the launch party for this book. An award-winning photographer, Rothenberg currently resides in New York City.
"Amazing" - New York Daily News
For more than three decades, Debra L. Rothenberg has been photographing Bruce Springsteen. Her Springsteen photos have been exhibited in galleries and published in top magazines around the world. Like Bruce Springsteen, Rothenberg was born and raised in New Jersey. And now, finally, through more than 32 years of concert tours in national and international arenas and stadiums, and impromptu Jersey Shore club appearances - from the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park to nightspots like Rum Runner in Sea Bright and Cheers in Long Branch - the award-winning photographer has gathered it all in one glorious hardbound tribute to the man who inspired her dreams.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN FOCUS 1980-2012 is an unparalleled collection of memorable and iconic Springsteen photography from a perspective only a true "Jersey Girl" could offer. Selected by the Wall Street Journal as one of its "Best Photo Books for Fall," called "amazing" by the New York Daily News , this 276 photo, 200-page coffee table book is a must for all fans, chronicling The Boss from "The River" Tour to "The Wrecking Ball" Tour and many Jersey Shore haunts in-between. Says Robert Santelli, executive director of the Grammy Museum and fellow Jersey Shore native who has authored books and numerous articles on The Boss: "When it comes to photographers that have documented the career of Bruce Springsteen on the Jersey Shore, Debra Rothenberg has few peers." From Debra Rothenberg's first photo of Bruce in 1980, taken as a college student, to stints as a staff photographer for a newspaper at the Jersey Shore and then as concert photographer for The New York Daily News , Rothenberg chronicles her photographic journey through Bruce's music and tours -- a journey that shaped her own life and career in the process. Her images have been exhibited in galleries worldwide and published in top magazines, including Rolling Stone, People, Us Weekly, Q Magazine, Time and Newsweek . A wall of her photos resides at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where over 700 people showed up for the launch party for this book. An award-winning photographer, Rothenberg currently resides in New York City.
Bounds of Liberalism: The Fragility of Freedom by Neville Brown
The core issue of this work is how far the West may need to modify or extend the liberal philosophy informing its responses to the multiple world crisis it is now attempting to deal with. Coming after the author's "Engaging the Cosmos: Astronomy, Philosophy, and Faith" and "The Geography of Human Conflict", this text will complete a trilogy addressing very comprehensively the challenges of our times. It provides a review of the strengths and weaknesses of Social Liberalism that, broadly speaking, occupies the ground between moderate Right and moderate Left.
The work is informed by the conviction that the world, half a century hence, will be either considerably better than now (freer, more peaceable, more enriching. . .) or else a good deal worse. Those concerned to effect the former outcome should promote the spread among emergent states of well-founded democracy. But they must also look stringently at how well democratic institutions may function in the mass societies of the West. History indicates that pell-mell cultural change, constant ecological impoverishment, and endless leap forwards in applied science may not augur well for stability and peace. The author's accepted expertise in History, International Security, Planetary Development and Applied Geophysics means he can address a variety of issues such as: climate change and resource depletion; community decay, data saturation, the future of universities, democratic devolution, leaders and led, and medical philosophy; and biowarfare, the management of Near Space, international currency, and a planetary ethos. It is contended that we are not approaching the "end of History" in any meaningful sense.
Instead we are passing through, at accelerated pace, an evolutionary transition as impacting as that between the Old and New Stone Ages. Our perspectives on the immediate future may be honed by free-ranging speculation about what mankind can anticipate over the next few centuries.
The work is informed by the conviction that the world, half a century hence, will be either considerably better than now (freer, more peaceable, more enriching. . .) or else a good deal worse. Those concerned to effect the former outcome should promote the spread among emergent states of well-founded democracy. But they must also look stringently at how well democratic institutions may function in the mass societies of the West. History indicates that pell-mell cultural change, constant ecological impoverishment, and endless leap forwards in applied science may not augur well for stability and peace. The author's accepted expertise in History, International Security, Planetary Development and Applied Geophysics means he can address a variety of issues such as: climate change and resource depletion; community decay, data saturation, the future of universities, democratic devolution, leaders and led, and medical philosophy; and biowarfare, the management of Near Space, international currency, and a planetary ethos. It is contended that we are not approaching the "end of History" in any meaningful sense.
Instead we are passing through, at accelerated pace, an evolutionary transition as impacting as that between the Old and New Stone Ages. Our perspectives on the immediate future may be honed by free-ranging speculation about what mankind can anticipate over the next few centuries.
Ideal Gift For Under £10: The Good Boob Bible
For most women the decision to have surgery is not one that they take lightly. As one of the authors of the Good Boob Bible, Miles Berry, states "somebody willing to accept the risk of complications and a permanent scar is clearly unhappy: their individual risk-benefit ratio has shifted." Too often the media trivialise surgery and undermine people's decisions to go under the knife. Breast augmentation continues to be the most common cosmetic surgery operation on both sides of the Atlantic so to try and educate people as best they possibly can before they sign on the dotted line without a full understanding of what their surgery will involve, leading UK cosmetic surgeons Mr. Miles Berry MS, FRCS, and Dai Davies FRCS have written The Good Boob Bible; a guide to the best possible breast surgery.
The Good Boob Bible is an ideal Christmas present for any woman who feels strongly about changing the size or shape of her breasts with a wealth of information combined with real life stories and personal experiences, to bring together all of the relevant aspects of breast augmentation in an informative, readable, and current source of reference for prospective patients. Read about Emma Corrio who hated her "spaniels' ears" and "Tit-less Tash" Natasha Moore, who have both found confidence again after having breast augmentations with Mr Miles Berry.
Within the guide, the authors look at the advances and improvements in both the implants available and techniques possible to make the procedure more reliable. There is plenty of discussion on the internet, from the media, and among friends, but the majority of women have no medical training to put the surgical issues into context. Informed decision making gives the best possible chance of optimal result and patient satisfaction, and requires clear communication of the risks and benefits, such as the kind found in this guide. Written with the expertise and knowledge of two leading cosmetic surgeons with contributions from Maxine Heasman, the founder of the Breast Implant Information Society (BISS), the Good Boob Bible is the most reliable and up to date guide available.
Dai Davies is at the forefront of modern cosmetic surgery. Not only does he hold a wealth of experience having been in the industry for several decades, but he also trains surgeons in his speciality areas of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and acts as an advisor to the Medical Protection Society.
Mr. Miles Berry is the leading consultant plastic surgeon for Simply Better Breasts. He specialises in cosmetic breast surgery and has worked in the industry for over a decade. In the last year he has published three papers on Breast Augmentation in JPRAS (Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery) and is the co-author of an important text book on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery produced by the Curie Hospital in Paris.
The Good Boob Bible is an ideal Christmas present for any woman who feels strongly about changing the size or shape of her breasts with a wealth of information combined with real life stories and personal experiences, to bring together all of the relevant aspects of breast augmentation in an informative, readable, and current source of reference for prospective patients. Read about Emma Corrio who hated her "spaniels' ears" and "Tit-less Tash" Natasha Moore, who have both found confidence again after having breast augmentations with Mr Miles Berry.
Within the guide, the authors look at the advances and improvements in both the implants available and techniques possible to make the procedure more reliable. There is plenty of discussion on the internet, from the media, and among friends, but the majority of women have no medical training to put the surgical issues into context. Informed decision making gives the best possible chance of optimal result and patient satisfaction, and requires clear communication of the risks and benefits, such as the kind found in this guide. Written with the expertise and knowledge of two leading cosmetic surgeons with contributions from Maxine Heasman, the founder of the Breast Implant Information Society (BISS), the Good Boob Bible is the most reliable and up to date guide available.
Dai Davies is at the forefront of modern cosmetic surgery. Not only does he hold a wealth of experience having been in the industry for several decades, but he also trains surgeons in his speciality areas of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and acts as an advisor to the Medical Protection Society.
Mr. Miles Berry is the leading consultant plastic surgeon for Simply Better Breasts. He specialises in cosmetic breast surgery and has worked in the industry for over a decade. In the last year he has published three papers on Breast Augmentation in JPRAS (Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery) and is the co-author of an important text book on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery produced by the Curie Hospital in Paris.
Off the Beaten Page: The Best Trips for Lit Lovers, Book Clubs & Girls on Getaways By Terri Peterson Smith
This book encourages avid readers, particularly those in book clubs and other groups, to leave the security of their living rooms and seek to experience in person the places they have read about. Inspired by years of excursions with her own book club, award-winning journalist Terri Peterson Smith offers lively, expert guidance through fifteen US destinations ideal for anyone eager to mix their love of travel and quality time with friends or family with their desire for meaningful cultural experiences.
Motorcycle Journeys Through New England by Ken Aiken
This all-new edition of the most popular motorcycle touring guide to New England offers more suggested routes than ever, along with fully updated listings of motorcycle-friendly lodgings and great out-of-the-way restaurants. Motojournalist Ken Aiken leads two-wheeled travelers through twisty mountain passes and beautiful valley backroads to scenic, intriguing destinations in six key regions: the rugged Maine coast, the high notches of New Hampshire's White Mountains, the lush gaps of the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Lake Champlain region between upstate New York and Vermont, the rolling Berkshire hills of Massachusetts, and the coastal areas of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Aiken covers well-known motorcycle-touring roads like Vermont's Route 100, the Mohawk Trail, and the Kancamagus Highway, but his inclusion of little-known regional roads frequented by local riders sets this guide apart from others. Altogether, Aiken has carefully plotted 28 trips for motorcyclists, most of them taking one day to complete. Multi-day tours can easily be created by linking adjacent trips. Each trip includes a detailed map and specific route directions. The trips are designed to accommodate various riding styles and audiences, from sightseeing two-up travelers, to sport riders bending the curves.
Aiken covers well-known motorcycle-touring roads like Vermont's Route 100, the Mohawk Trail, and the Kancamagus Highway, but his inclusion of little-known regional roads frequented by local riders sets this guide apart from others. Altogether, Aiken has carefully plotted 28 trips for motorcyclists, most of them taking one day to complete. Multi-day tours can easily be created by linking adjacent trips. Each trip includes a detailed map and specific route directions. The trips are designed to accommodate various riding styles and audiences, from sightseeing two-up travelers, to sport riders bending the curves.
London Book Launch Introduces 90 Opinion Formers To The Socrates Project
More than 90 influential members of the media, outdoor sports, environmental agencies and the publishing world joined explorers, adventurers, politicians and senior business men and women at the launch of The Socrates Project (www.the-socrates-project.com) last night.
The event, held between 6pm and 9pm on June 25th 2013 at Artemis, St. James Street, London, was described by guests as a “massive success” and “an important starting point to spread the word about The Socrates Project and its optimistic, thrilling and at times terrifying vision of our future”.
The event attracted a wide range of guests from different backgrounds including the leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett and journalists from The Guardian, Daily Mail, Sunday Mirror and Friends of the Earth. Guests heard from the author, Daron Sheehan, about the inspiration behind the creation of the sicads, “the robotic creatures created by humans to save us who are the main characters in this story” (more info about the sicads - http://the-socrates-project.com/hope-vs-greed/). As Mark Beaumont, ambassador of The Socrates Project, pointed out: “This is a book that doesn’t happily sit in any one genre. In truth, when Daron told me about the idea for The Socrates Project I had concerns; that it would be too sci-fi for me, and that it could come across as Daron preaching. I’m happy to say my concerns were not founded, in fact, this is a fantastic story but it also made me stop to think and reflect on some of the news stories that had recently caught my eye.”
Influenced by his vast experiences while travelling the world (during a three-year sabbatical from his successful investment career spanning 16 years), the author, Daron Sheehan, was encouraged to create the story with a view to turning it into a film, something the Nautilus Media team (responsible for publishing the book) is currently working on.
Blue Gold cocktails were served (recipe in the notes to editors) and guests were given a goody bag complete with a copy of The Socrates Project, nibbles for the train journey home, a recycled paper notepad and pen set and a TSP-themed Oyster card wallet. Following a Twitter competition, run by Literally PR (@literallypr), David Fuentes (@theperformer) won two free VIP tickets to attend the launch. Fuentes said: “It is great to be able to come along to an event such as this, particularly one that is so busy and full of interesting people”.
Music was provided by the incredibly talented Fergal O’Connor and Catriona Lightfoot, who performed the first live version of a song created in honour of The Socrates Project.
This book is for anyone who loves outdoor sports, adventure and travel, who wants to preserve our environment, conserve nature, and reduce the threat of pollution on our wildlife, for those of us who are prepared to put our heads above the parapet and discuss what could happen when civil unrest hits our streets even more regularly and more violently than it already is, when water is known as ‘blue gold’ and becomes more valuable to millions of us, including in the West, than ‘yellow gold’. The Socrates Project is fictional, but it presents a shocking account of what could be…
Synopsis
The Socrates Project is a secret attempt by the United Nations to avert the predicted collapse of our civilisations. Simon Oceandis heads up the sicads, who must blend modern science and ancient wisdom to find the solutions before time runs out.
Not everybody welcomes the Project. An influential secret society plots to discredit and destroy the sicads. Torn between the love of a beautiful scientist and a fiery tribeswoman, Simon discovers an exotic world of adventure and wonder. To find the answers to save humanity, he must undergo a deep inner journey, yet his life becomes a frantic race for survival...
Is it happening? Could it happen? Should it happen? Decide for yourself! Live the story...
"Michael Crichton meets George Orwell" - Ross Leckie
"A masterpiece of storytelling...a gripping tale of adventure..." - Mark Beaumont
The event, held between 6pm and 9pm on June 25th 2013 at Artemis, St. James Street, London, was described by guests as a “massive success” and “an important starting point to spread the word about The Socrates Project and its optimistic, thrilling and at times terrifying vision of our future”.
The event attracted a wide range of guests from different backgrounds including the leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett and journalists from The Guardian, Daily Mail, Sunday Mirror and Friends of the Earth. Guests heard from the author, Daron Sheehan, about the inspiration behind the creation of the sicads, “the robotic creatures created by humans to save us who are the main characters in this story” (more info about the sicads - http://the-socrates-project.com/hope-vs-greed/). As Mark Beaumont, ambassador of The Socrates Project, pointed out: “This is a book that doesn’t happily sit in any one genre. In truth, when Daron told me about the idea for The Socrates Project I had concerns; that it would be too sci-fi for me, and that it could come across as Daron preaching. I’m happy to say my concerns were not founded, in fact, this is a fantastic story but it also made me stop to think and reflect on some of the news stories that had recently caught my eye.”
Influenced by his vast experiences while travelling the world (during a three-year sabbatical from his successful investment career spanning 16 years), the author, Daron Sheehan, was encouraged to create the story with a view to turning it into a film, something the Nautilus Media team (responsible for publishing the book) is currently working on.
Blue Gold cocktails were served (recipe in the notes to editors) and guests were given a goody bag complete with a copy of The Socrates Project, nibbles for the train journey home, a recycled paper notepad and pen set and a TSP-themed Oyster card wallet. Following a Twitter competition, run by Literally PR (@literallypr), David Fuentes (@theperformer) won two free VIP tickets to attend the launch. Fuentes said: “It is great to be able to come along to an event such as this, particularly one that is so busy and full of interesting people”.
Music was provided by the incredibly talented Fergal O’Connor and Catriona Lightfoot, who performed the first live version of a song created in honour of The Socrates Project.
This book is for anyone who loves outdoor sports, adventure and travel, who wants to preserve our environment, conserve nature, and reduce the threat of pollution on our wildlife, for those of us who are prepared to put our heads above the parapet and discuss what could happen when civil unrest hits our streets even more regularly and more violently than it already is, when water is known as ‘blue gold’ and becomes more valuable to millions of us, including in the West, than ‘yellow gold’. The Socrates Project is fictional, but it presents a shocking account of what could be…
Synopsis
The Socrates Project is a secret attempt by the United Nations to avert the predicted collapse of our civilisations. Simon Oceandis heads up the sicads, who must blend modern science and ancient wisdom to find the solutions before time runs out.
Not everybody welcomes the Project. An influential secret society plots to discredit and destroy the sicads. Torn between the love of a beautiful scientist and a fiery tribeswoman, Simon discovers an exotic world of adventure and wonder. To find the answers to save humanity, he must undergo a deep inner journey, yet his life becomes a frantic race for survival...
Is it happening? Could it happen? Should it happen? Decide for yourself! Live the story...
"Michael Crichton meets George Orwell" - Ross Leckie
"A masterpiece of storytelling...a gripping tale of adventure..." - Mark Beaumont
A new book, The Kegel Legacy written by Barry Fowler, reveals why new mothers are wasting their time doing Pelvic Floor Exercises that bear no resemblance to the clinically proven methods developed by Arnold Kegel over 65 years ago.
Three questions demonstrate why this is essential reading for all women:
Has your sex life become less enjoyable since you had children?
Have you suffered from embarrassing leaks after childbirth?
Do you feel that all is not quite right ‘down below’?
Childbirth can cause a lifetime of health problems and mothers are not getting good, timely advice and the treatment they deserve. Many feel that the NHS recommended Kegel or pelvic floor exercises just do not work. The book explains why.
Drawing on years of research, the book clearly demonstrates how Pelvic Floor Exercises can be a most effective treatment for stress incontinence, prolapse and a poor sex. And explores how they key principles were ignored by generations of medical professionals.
Millions of women struggling to cope with embarrassment and discomfort have been kept unaware of a simple, effective self-help treatment. A multi-billion pound industry has grown, feeding on their ignorance. Women need to know that they are not alone and should not suffer in silence.
Doctors recommend pelvic floor exercises as the best treatment for stress incontinence and vaginal prolapse. But for over 65 years women have been denied the information they need to exercise effectively.
Arnold Kegel gave his name to a highly effective course of treatment but the millions of women who have tried to practice ‘kegel’ exercises over the last 65 years have been misinformed, misdirected, poorly taught and basically let down. The Kegel Legacy unveils the clinical research behind the daily exercises that you should practice to achieve improvement in days, not weeks and makes the case for a wholesale reassessment of pelvic floor rehabilitation and the better promotion of pelvic floor exercises as a self-help treatment.
Many women may find that reading this book makes them angry. But hopefully it will empower them and give them the knowledge to take greater control of their health and wellbeing.
June 24 is the start of World Continence Week. Join us on Thursday June 27th for a Free teleclass where Janey Lee Grace interviews the author Barry Fowler, GP Dr Sarah Brewer and a pelvic floor Rehabilitation Expert.
The Kegel Legacy is available on Amazon GBP1.99 or see www.thekegellegacy.com for more information and a full synopsis.
The Kegel Legacy - a synopsis
Childbirth can cause a lifetime of health problems and mothers are not getting good, timely advice and the treatment they deserve. Many feel that the NHS recommended Kegel or pelvic floor exercises just do not work.
The Kegel exercises recommended by doctors and the media are not fit for purpose because they bear no resemblance to the rigorous and clinically proven exercises recommended by Arnold Kegel 65 years ago. This book aims to redress this issue and offer hope to the hundreds of millions of women who suffer from incontinence, genital prolapse and poor sexual enjoyment.
It is a fact that most women are totally unprepared for the distressing health consequences of childbirth and unaware that simple and effective treatments are available. They are also unaware that the problems may not always be immediately obvious but they can, and often do, become much worse on reaching the menopause.
The number of sufferers is rising dramatically. This has created a multibillion industry to manage the symptoms of embarrassing leaks whilst the basic cause is left untreated.
Are the medical profession in denial?
There is no doubt that surgery and pharmaceutical intervention are preferred over a simple lifestyle management approach and for years the work of Kegel was simply ignored. A thorough study of the clinical research suggests that when ‘Kegel’ exercises were eventually adopted the medical profession paid lip service to the original clinical studies and adopted an unproductive set of exercises for purely arbitrary reasons. As a consequence, on the rare occasions when women are correctly taught to use the recommended treatment, the results are poor and most women give up in frustration.
The media certainly are in denial! In an environment where sound effective advice from the medical profession is lacking, the media have an essential role to play. Unfortunately they generally fail to rise to the occasion and usually hide behind the taboo nature of the subject matter denying women access to sound, reliable information about what are extremely common and normal health issues. They are not helped by a medical profession that does not offer effective guidance.
The lack of good medical advice, and the dearth of sound information in the media, leaves women in a totally invidious position where they are ignorant of the facts surrounding basic health problems and unaware of the simple solutions at hand. The problem is so bad, and the taboo so strong, that most women assume that they are alone in suffering from conditions such as stress incontinence and will wait for many years before seeking medical advice. Even then, they are unlikely to be guided towards, or demand, an effective non-invasive treatment and will eventually succumb to surgical intervention.
All of this has led to the development of a multibillion industry and the creation of a market where wearing an incontinence pad is just a normal part of daily life.
A review of the original research presented by Arnold Kegel in 1948 highlights the key principles behind the effectiveness of his proposals and the book explores why these principles seemed to have been ignored in the development of exercises that now bear his name.
With so many millions of women suffering from problems caused by pelvic floor weakness, and in the absence of effective treatment from the medical profession, there has been a significant development in self-help treatments and new medical devices by entrepreneurs around the world. Some of these have proved effective because they follow the principles set out by Arnold Kegel. Most have not. The book offers an insight into the options available.
The author ends with a series of recommendations and calls for more clinical research into the treatments available, a systematic and comparative review of the devices on the market and a plea for a far more pro-active and effective programme of post-natal pelvic floor rehabilitation to prevent most of the serious health problems before they even arise.
The author has spent more than ten years campaigning to improve the awareness of the issues surrounding the treatment of stress incontinence and addressing the link between childbirth and diminishing sexual enjoyment. His observations are based on extensive personal research, clinical studies, discussion groups and conversations with thousands of sufferers.
Three questions demonstrate why this is essential reading for all women:
Has your sex life become less enjoyable since you had children?
Have you suffered from embarrassing leaks after childbirth?
Do you feel that all is not quite right ‘down below’?
Childbirth can cause a lifetime of health problems and mothers are not getting good, timely advice and the treatment they deserve. Many feel that the NHS recommended Kegel or pelvic floor exercises just do not work. The book explains why.
Drawing on years of research, the book clearly demonstrates how Pelvic Floor Exercises can be a most effective treatment for stress incontinence, prolapse and a poor sex. And explores how they key principles were ignored by generations of medical professionals.
Millions of women struggling to cope with embarrassment and discomfort have been kept unaware of a simple, effective self-help treatment. A multi-billion pound industry has grown, feeding on their ignorance. Women need to know that they are not alone and should not suffer in silence.
Doctors recommend pelvic floor exercises as the best treatment for stress incontinence and vaginal prolapse. But for over 65 years women have been denied the information they need to exercise effectively.
Arnold Kegel gave his name to a highly effective course of treatment but the millions of women who have tried to practice ‘kegel’ exercises over the last 65 years have been misinformed, misdirected, poorly taught and basically let down. The Kegel Legacy unveils the clinical research behind the daily exercises that you should practice to achieve improvement in days, not weeks and makes the case for a wholesale reassessment of pelvic floor rehabilitation and the better promotion of pelvic floor exercises as a self-help treatment.
Many women may find that reading this book makes them angry. But hopefully it will empower them and give them the knowledge to take greater control of their health and wellbeing.
June 24 is the start of World Continence Week. Join us on Thursday June 27th for a Free teleclass where Janey Lee Grace interviews the author Barry Fowler, GP Dr Sarah Brewer and a pelvic floor Rehabilitation Expert.
The Kegel Legacy is available on Amazon GBP1.99 or see www.thekegellegacy.com for more information and a full synopsis.
The Kegel Legacy - a synopsis
Childbirth can cause a lifetime of health problems and mothers are not getting good, timely advice and the treatment they deserve. Many feel that the NHS recommended Kegel or pelvic floor exercises just do not work.
The Kegel exercises recommended by doctors and the media are not fit for purpose because they bear no resemblance to the rigorous and clinically proven exercises recommended by Arnold Kegel 65 years ago. This book aims to redress this issue and offer hope to the hundreds of millions of women who suffer from incontinence, genital prolapse and poor sexual enjoyment.
It is a fact that most women are totally unprepared for the distressing health consequences of childbirth and unaware that simple and effective treatments are available. They are also unaware that the problems may not always be immediately obvious but they can, and often do, become much worse on reaching the menopause.
The number of sufferers is rising dramatically. This has created a multibillion industry to manage the symptoms of embarrassing leaks whilst the basic cause is left untreated.
Are the medical profession in denial?
There is no doubt that surgery and pharmaceutical intervention are preferred over a simple lifestyle management approach and for years the work of Kegel was simply ignored. A thorough study of the clinical research suggests that when ‘Kegel’ exercises were eventually adopted the medical profession paid lip service to the original clinical studies and adopted an unproductive set of exercises for purely arbitrary reasons. As a consequence, on the rare occasions when women are correctly taught to use the recommended treatment, the results are poor and most women give up in frustration.
The media certainly are in denial! In an environment where sound effective advice from the medical profession is lacking, the media have an essential role to play. Unfortunately they generally fail to rise to the occasion and usually hide behind the taboo nature of the subject matter denying women access to sound, reliable information about what are extremely common and normal health issues. They are not helped by a medical profession that does not offer effective guidance.
The lack of good medical advice, and the dearth of sound information in the media, leaves women in a totally invidious position where they are ignorant of the facts surrounding basic health problems and unaware of the simple solutions at hand. The problem is so bad, and the taboo so strong, that most women assume that they are alone in suffering from conditions such as stress incontinence and will wait for many years before seeking medical advice. Even then, they are unlikely to be guided towards, or demand, an effective non-invasive treatment and will eventually succumb to surgical intervention.
All of this has led to the development of a multibillion industry and the creation of a market where wearing an incontinence pad is just a normal part of daily life.
A review of the original research presented by Arnold Kegel in 1948 highlights the key principles behind the effectiveness of his proposals and the book explores why these principles seemed to have been ignored in the development of exercises that now bear his name.
With so many millions of women suffering from problems caused by pelvic floor weakness, and in the absence of effective treatment from the medical profession, there has been a significant development in self-help treatments and new medical devices by entrepreneurs around the world. Some of these have proved effective because they follow the principles set out by Arnold Kegel. Most have not. The book offers an insight into the options available.
The author ends with a series of recommendations and calls for more clinical research into the treatments available, a systematic and comparative review of the devices on the market and a plea for a far more pro-active and effective programme of post-natal pelvic floor rehabilitation to prevent most of the serious health problems before they even arise.
The author has spent more than ten years campaigning to improve the awareness of the issues surrounding the treatment of stress incontinence and addressing the link between childbirth and diminishing sexual enjoyment. His observations are based on extensive personal research, clinical studies, discussion groups and conversations with thousands of sufferers.
LUXE City Guides Expands the White Linen Summer Box Series
Following the success of its summer box series, LUXE City Guides, your must-have chic travel companion, launches the White Travel Set a brand new, handy hinged bespoke box of three guides, exclusively available at www.luxecityguides.com.
The Travel Set is handcrafted in classic, fresh white linen with a playful and vibrant emerald interior lining and completed with a LUXE embossed gold logo. It can hold your own favourite destinations for short city mini breaks or summer escapades – plus, it’s fabulously priced at only US$29.99.
Who says perfection doesn’t come in pairs? The White Travel Set is the newest addition to the White Linen series, which also features the Bespoke Five (US$55.00), the already best-selling box with vibrant coral interior – a perfect travel companion and gift.
This summer, the choice is yours. Pick three or five destinations from a range of 36 titles and get travelling. From fabulous city breaks to beach getaways, it's time to dust off your bags, grab your LUXE City Guides and jet off to paradise.
And remember, whether it’s one guide or multiple boxes, LUXE can giftwrap and ship anywhere in the world, only when you buy at www.luxecityguides.com.
Famous for their ultra short, sharp and snappy reviews and highly personal and selective entries, LUXE City Guides have sold well over one million copies - no padding, no maps, no daft pictures and graphics, just super-curated, highly opinionated quickfire speed reads from resident editors and contributors who REALLY know their city, so you can spend time enjoying the city not head down in a book. Packed from concertina cover to cover with snazz, snark and snap, if it's in LUXE, it's IN - enough said.
The Travel Set is handcrafted in classic, fresh white linen with a playful and vibrant emerald interior lining and completed with a LUXE embossed gold logo. It can hold your own favourite destinations for short city mini breaks or summer escapades – plus, it’s fabulously priced at only US$29.99.
Who says perfection doesn’t come in pairs? The White Travel Set is the newest addition to the White Linen series, which also features the Bespoke Five (US$55.00), the already best-selling box with vibrant coral interior – a perfect travel companion and gift.
This summer, the choice is yours. Pick three or five destinations from a range of 36 titles and get travelling. From fabulous city breaks to beach getaways, it's time to dust off your bags, grab your LUXE City Guides and jet off to paradise.
And remember, whether it’s one guide or multiple boxes, LUXE can giftwrap and ship anywhere in the world, only when you buy at www.luxecityguides.com.
Famous for their ultra short, sharp and snappy reviews and highly personal and selective entries, LUXE City Guides have sold well over one million copies - no padding, no maps, no daft pictures and graphics, just super-curated, highly opinionated quickfire speed reads from resident editors and contributors who REALLY know their city, so you can spend time enjoying the city not head down in a book. Packed from concertina cover to cover with snazz, snark and snap, if it's in LUXE, it's IN - enough said.
Lose 10llbs In 10 Days With New Soup Cookbook
Following the success of the Soup Can Make You Thin diet book, nutritionist and author, Fiona Kirk is back with Soup Can Make You Thin: The Cookbook detailing fifty fabulous fat busting soup recipes.
Split into SuperSkinny, Skinny and FatBustForever soups, the recipes featured are devised by Jean Barr who has worked with Fiona for over ten years, creating ‘killer’ soups that have helped dieters shed flab effectively and deliciously. Check out: Parsley Soup with Chicken Nuggets, Cucumber and Avocado Smoothie Soups, Adzuki Bean Soup, Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo, Hearty Venison Soup and Creamy Mussel Soup with Saffron amongst others.
As well as providing a detailed overview of the hugely popular Soup Can Make You Thin diet (lose 10lbs in 10 days), the cookbook also contains a wealth of 'Health Bites’ and ‘Soup Chat' which bring to the boil such topics as; which foods provide the all-important vitamins and minerals, why herbs and spices are so important for fat loss, what makes a 'slimming’ soup and why a daily bowl keeps hunger and cravings at bay.
Fiona says. “What could be quicker, easier, tastier or lighter on the pocket than a home-made soup? Countless studies have proven how invaluable soup is in aiding fast and lasting fat loss - it is quite simply nutritional perfection in a bowl. My motivation in writing the cookbook was in response to the Soup Can Make You Thin readers who are crying out for more inspirational recipes that not only shift the flab but also help them along their long-term weight loss journey. The book offers something for everyone and appeals to both those looking to shed pounds and those excited about creating new and delicious soups.”
“Ultimately the focus is on encouraging people to make, eat and choose soup and our recipes reflect that... whether you are already a soup aficionado and want to try some new combinations or are totally new to soup making, there’s plenty to get your soup spoon into.”
The complementary website, www.souperydupery.com offers up to date news, recipes and advice and invites readers to go on a soup journey with Fiona and Jean by giving feedback and joining their interactive soup discussion forum.
It’s all in the ingredients:
Parsley brings out the flavour of foods, keeps breath fresh, provides good levels of sight-protective vitamin A and is a great source of folic acid which is important for pregnant women to ensure the development of both the brain and the spinal cord of the foetus.
Avocados provide three times as much blood pressure-regulating potassium as bananas, are equally filling and their ‘good’ fats help slow digestion which means we avoid blood sugar dips which often see us reaching for sugary and salty snacks. And no, they are not fattening!
Cooking spinach increases its health benefits threefold, particularly when consumed with lemon or lime juice which are a regular addition to soups. It is also rich in iron and iron deficiency has reached epidemic proportions worldwide with some 30% of the global population believed to be deficient.
Saffron is one of nature’s most powerful herbs. It is very rich in beta carotene which keeps our eyesight from deteriorating over time. It’s not just carrots that ‘help us to see in the dark’! A delicious Carrot & Saffron soup doubles the dose!
Fennel prevents the formation of gas in the intestinal tract which makes it a great addition to soups for those who suffer from regular bloating, indigestion and/or IBS. It has also been shown to stave off hunger; the dieter’s nemesis.
Shellfish that go ‘pink’ when cooked are rich in the antioxidant plant chemical, astaxanthin which protects the skin from sun damage and acts as an anti-inflammatory, greatly reducing muscle and joint pain.
Barley, the humble staple in Scottish cooking for centuries has finally made it and is now recognised as a ‘super’ food helping to increase levels of ‘good’ cholesterol for heart health, increase levels of ‘good’ bacteria for colon health and providing a rich source of plant chemicals that reduce the incidence of breast cancer.
Chillies have extraordinary anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-cancer and heart-healthy effects because of the very high levels of the ‘hot’ compound, capsaicin. They also offer around twice the amount of immune-boosting vitamin C found in citrus fruit.
Yoghurt is naturally-rich in calcium, an essential mineral for both heart and bone health and now known to be a fat buster too. Medium to high levels of calcium in the diet have been shown to encourage fat to be ‘burned’ and consequent weight loss without loss of muscle in numerous studies.
Venison and pheasant are very low in saturated fats and high in the mineral, zinc and good levels of zinc in the diet make for a strong and healthy libido in both men and women. It also improves ‘athletic performance’ both on the running track and in the bedroom!
Soup Can Make You Thin: The Cookbook is available in print format, £12.99 / €15.19 / $19.80 through www.souperydupery.com
Split into SuperSkinny, Skinny and FatBustForever soups, the recipes featured are devised by Jean Barr who has worked with Fiona for over ten years, creating ‘killer’ soups that have helped dieters shed flab effectively and deliciously. Check out: Parsley Soup with Chicken Nuggets, Cucumber and Avocado Smoothie Soups, Adzuki Bean Soup, Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo, Hearty Venison Soup and Creamy Mussel Soup with Saffron amongst others.
As well as providing a detailed overview of the hugely popular Soup Can Make You Thin diet (lose 10lbs in 10 days), the cookbook also contains a wealth of 'Health Bites’ and ‘Soup Chat' which bring to the boil such topics as; which foods provide the all-important vitamins and minerals, why herbs and spices are so important for fat loss, what makes a 'slimming’ soup and why a daily bowl keeps hunger and cravings at bay.
Fiona says. “What could be quicker, easier, tastier or lighter on the pocket than a home-made soup? Countless studies have proven how invaluable soup is in aiding fast and lasting fat loss - it is quite simply nutritional perfection in a bowl. My motivation in writing the cookbook was in response to the Soup Can Make You Thin readers who are crying out for more inspirational recipes that not only shift the flab but also help them along their long-term weight loss journey. The book offers something for everyone and appeals to both those looking to shed pounds and those excited about creating new and delicious soups.”
“Ultimately the focus is on encouraging people to make, eat and choose soup and our recipes reflect that... whether you are already a soup aficionado and want to try some new combinations or are totally new to soup making, there’s plenty to get your soup spoon into.”
The complementary website, www.souperydupery.com offers up to date news, recipes and advice and invites readers to go on a soup journey with Fiona and Jean by giving feedback and joining their interactive soup discussion forum.
It’s all in the ingredients:
Parsley brings out the flavour of foods, keeps breath fresh, provides good levels of sight-protective vitamin A and is a great source of folic acid which is important for pregnant women to ensure the development of both the brain and the spinal cord of the foetus.
Avocados provide three times as much blood pressure-regulating potassium as bananas, are equally filling and their ‘good’ fats help slow digestion which means we avoid blood sugar dips which often see us reaching for sugary and salty snacks. And no, they are not fattening!
Cooking spinach increases its health benefits threefold, particularly when consumed with lemon or lime juice which are a regular addition to soups. It is also rich in iron and iron deficiency has reached epidemic proportions worldwide with some 30% of the global population believed to be deficient.
Saffron is one of nature’s most powerful herbs. It is very rich in beta carotene which keeps our eyesight from deteriorating over time. It’s not just carrots that ‘help us to see in the dark’! A delicious Carrot & Saffron soup doubles the dose!
Fennel prevents the formation of gas in the intestinal tract which makes it a great addition to soups for those who suffer from regular bloating, indigestion and/or IBS. It has also been shown to stave off hunger; the dieter’s nemesis.
Shellfish that go ‘pink’ when cooked are rich in the antioxidant plant chemical, astaxanthin which protects the skin from sun damage and acts as an anti-inflammatory, greatly reducing muscle and joint pain.
Barley, the humble staple in Scottish cooking for centuries has finally made it and is now recognised as a ‘super’ food helping to increase levels of ‘good’ cholesterol for heart health, increase levels of ‘good’ bacteria for colon health and providing a rich source of plant chemicals that reduce the incidence of breast cancer.
Chillies have extraordinary anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-cancer and heart-healthy effects because of the very high levels of the ‘hot’ compound, capsaicin. They also offer around twice the amount of immune-boosting vitamin C found in citrus fruit.
Yoghurt is naturally-rich in calcium, an essential mineral for both heart and bone health and now known to be a fat buster too. Medium to high levels of calcium in the diet have been shown to encourage fat to be ‘burned’ and consequent weight loss without loss of muscle in numerous studies.
Venison and pheasant are very low in saturated fats and high in the mineral, zinc and good levels of zinc in the diet make for a strong and healthy libido in both men and women. It also improves ‘athletic performance’ both on the running track and in the bedroom!
Soup Can Make You Thin: The Cookbook is available in print format, £12.99 / €15.19 / $19.80 through www.souperydupery.com
If the Devil Can Wear Prada, Shouldn't Dracula Wear Dior?
ScarlettStoker's new eBook, "Dracula in Dior," is the first ever style guide for vampires, undead obsessives and Twilight and True Blood fans.
Twilight. True Blood. Dracula. Vampires are hotter than the sun they don't walk in, and why? Because they have two things we all want. Eternal life. Eternal thinness. Sure, their books sell millions and their movies and TV shows are hits, but when it comes to style, too many are still dressing like the Count from Sesame Street.
That's why Scarlett Stoker's new eBook Dracula in Dior - The Ultimate A-Z Fashion Guide for the Undead and Those Who Wish To Be is set to be essential summer reading for every vamp and undead obsessive.
"It's time for older vampires to abandon the cliches and younger vamps to ditch the hoodies and torn jeans," says Stoker, creator of the humorous must-read vampire style blog www.DraculainDior.com.
"Vampires need to embrace the runway and start killing in fashion."
"A wise human once said that good clothes open all doors," explains Stoker. "And if you're a vampire, beyond those doors are a lot of necks. The devil wears Prada because it works for him. Shouldn't Dracula and his cohorts do their jobs in Dior? And Marc Jacobs and Gucci and Donna Karan."
Dracula in Dior cleverly combines the twin passion of millions - fashion and vampires - and in this comic A-Z guide, Scarlett teaches vampires:
- Why they need to ditch those boring capes and corsets and wear designer.
- How jewelry is a vampire's best friend for hiding those annoying dinner bloodstains. Just ask Michelle Obama. - Why Martha Stewart should be the role model of every undead housewife.
Dracula in Dior is the ultimate A-Z for fashionistas and the undead, either freshly turned or those approaching their 1000th birthday.
Available on Kindle, Nook and iBooks.
About the Author:
Scarlett Stoker is a vampire fashion expert who blogs at www.DraculainDior.com.
She does for immortals what Hollywood stylists do for the living - it's how not to dress for vamps, using humans as the lesson plan.
Twilight. True Blood. Dracula. Vampires are hotter than the sun they don't walk in, and why? Because they have two things we all want. Eternal life. Eternal thinness. Sure, their books sell millions and their movies and TV shows are hits, but when it comes to style, too many are still dressing like the Count from Sesame Street.
That's why Scarlett Stoker's new eBook Dracula in Dior - The Ultimate A-Z Fashion Guide for the Undead and Those Who Wish To Be is set to be essential summer reading for every vamp and undead obsessive.
"It's time for older vampires to abandon the cliches and younger vamps to ditch the hoodies and torn jeans," says Stoker, creator of the humorous must-read vampire style blog www.DraculainDior.com.
"Vampires need to embrace the runway and start killing in fashion."
"A wise human once said that good clothes open all doors," explains Stoker. "And if you're a vampire, beyond those doors are a lot of necks. The devil wears Prada because it works for him. Shouldn't Dracula and his cohorts do their jobs in Dior? And Marc Jacobs and Gucci and Donna Karan."
Dracula in Dior cleverly combines the twin passion of millions - fashion and vampires - and in this comic A-Z guide, Scarlett teaches vampires:
- Why they need to ditch those boring capes and corsets and wear designer.
- How jewelry is a vampire's best friend for hiding those annoying dinner bloodstains. Just ask Michelle Obama. - Why Martha Stewart should be the role model of every undead housewife.
Dracula in Dior is the ultimate A-Z for fashionistas and the undead, either freshly turned or those approaching their 1000th birthday.
Available on Kindle, Nook and iBooks.
About the Author:
Scarlett Stoker is a vampire fashion expert who blogs at www.DraculainDior.com.
She does for immortals what Hollywood stylists do for the living - it's how not to dress for vamps, using humans as the lesson plan.
Julia And Her Bears: In London
Julia carries her bears with her wherever she goes. Julia and Her Bears In London is a book of adventures that happened in London when young cousin Isabel came to stay with Julia.
The two girls have a whole series of outings planned ... as do their little furry companions - a collection of bears who accompany them on many of their adventures.
Herman is the bears' leader. Then there's Ludwig, the clever one; Franz the party bear; Alfonso, who once belonged to a Princess; Pooh, superb at cricket; and Zenia, the fastest bear in town. And last but not least, Julia's trusty old bear himself, Bear Smith. They are all Steiff Bears - except for Bear Smith who, in his own words, is just 'a rough old bear'. Isabel's own bear, Jake tags along with the intrepid troupe, ready for all the fun that London at Christmas time offers.
Mishap and mayhem are never far away in this lovingly told and wonderfully illustrated book of charming stories for children.
About the author
Irene Sinfield has a BA in English from the University of London. She was the private secretary at the Catholic Missionary Society where she was awarded the Papal Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice. She lives in Harrow.
Julia and her Bears in London by Irene Sinfield will be published on 30th May, hardback, price £9.99 (9781846248405).
The two girls have a whole series of outings planned ... as do their little furry companions - a collection of bears who accompany them on many of their adventures.
Herman is the bears' leader. Then there's Ludwig, the clever one; Franz the party bear; Alfonso, who once belonged to a Princess; Pooh, superb at cricket; and Zenia, the fastest bear in town. And last but not least, Julia's trusty old bear himself, Bear Smith. They are all Steiff Bears - except for Bear Smith who, in his own words, is just 'a rough old bear'. Isabel's own bear, Jake tags along with the intrepid troupe, ready for all the fun that London at Christmas time offers.
Mishap and mayhem are never far away in this lovingly told and wonderfully illustrated book of charming stories for children.
About the author
Irene Sinfield has a BA in English from the University of London. She was the private secretary at the Catholic Missionary Society where she was awarded the Papal Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice. She lives in Harrow.
Julia and her Bears in London by Irene Sinfield will be published on 30th May, hardback, price £9.99 (9781846248405).
New Fictional LabLife Series Written By British Science Professor
LabLit series written anonymously by a leading British professor
The Lady Professor's Tale: Through the Glass Ceiling
Funny, engaging and a little bit steamy – chick lit comes to the laboratory.
Crime, Medical Romance, Steampunk, Chick Lit; just when you think you know all the genres, a new one comes along. Introducing LabLit and the leading pseudonymous light of the oeuvre; A Professor (AP).
The Professor’s Tales series, produced by Professor Publishing (http://www.professorpublishing.co.uk), is also responsible for creating a new genre: LabLife. As the anonymous author explains: “LabLit has potentially high-brow overtones, but these books tell the other side of the stories: love lives, personal interactions and relationships, in an easy-read style for people to enjoy to relax, not study.”
Tackling the thorny subject of women in typically male dominated work places
Despite the fact that some of the most important scientific discoveries in the course of history have been made by women – Marie Curie’s unforgettable (and deadly) work on radioactivity, Barbara McClintock’s discovery of genetic transposition and Gertrude Belle Elion’s groundbreaking research into the treatment of leukaemia, herpes, malaria, AIDS, and organ transplants – men still outnumber women in this field by three to one.
A Professors Tale, Through the Glass Ceiling, has this prickly problem at its heart. Following three very different women from the excitement of Fresher’s Week into the unchartered waters of their early careers and beyond, the novel highlights the decisions faced by ‘working women’. Our leading character Emma, is determined to carve out a successful career in biochemistry. Unwilling to be deterred by boyfriends or reliant on men, her focus remains steadfast through the novel. As the story unravels we watch our three protagonists, Emma, Amanda and Vicky, deal with the questions that many modern women face. Are some men threatened by intelligent women? Can you have children and a career? How can work and life keep a healthy equilibrium? And is it possible to advance in competitive fields without the approved genitalia?
Intelligent, entertaining, thought-provoking and incredibly accessible; A Professor, who writes anonymously, fictionalises science without losing any of the facts.
BREAKING NEWS!
The fifth novel in the A. Professor LabLit series, A Professor Lives to Tell the Tale, will launch on 1st June 2013
Officially no hectoring or lecturing
Born from a wish to further engage an often indifferent public with important issues in the scientific world, the work of A. Professor is the antithesis of the belief that it is OK to ‘not get’ science, maths and the other chewy school days subjects. Rather than lecturing, hectoring and taking readers by force, the Professor series employs the greatest of stealth.
Quirky characters, believable settings and scenarios, which will have been familiar to many of us, lend an instant readability, cleverly distracting the wary booklover from the scary science being played out upon the page. As our anonymous author says: “One does not need to be able to pronounce or spell technical terms in order to appreciate their function and significance”. In a metaphorical nutshell; while the ultimate aim is to educate, one first must entertain.
Discussing many topical issues of today - university funding, the role of women in male dominated sectors, how to engage children in education without smothering their natural curiosity – the Professor novels track their characters over the course of decades, drawing the reader into an engaging world.
Who is A. Professor?
Innominate though our author may be, we have been granted access to some of A. Professor’s personal credentials. A highly respected medically-trained British university bioscience professor with more than 400 published articles to their name, they are married with children, fondly remember their student days and parts of the novels hold autobiographical content... Although we’re not at liberty to tell you which bits! Fictional writing for AP is not so much a calling as a means to an end – to foster appreciation of the fact that there is more to scientific research than learning the periodic table by rote; it can be “both fun and iconoclastic”.
A Professors Tale, Through the Glass Ceiling by A Professor is available in e-book format from www.amazon.co.uk priced at £1.92.
Also available from the same author:
A Professor's Tale: Adolescence to Adultery (December 2011, Amazon, Kindle £1.92).
A Professor's Tale: A Professor Gets Down To Business (October 2012, Amazon, Paperback £6.74, Kindle £1.92).
A Professor's Tale: Bees in her Bonnet (December 2012, Amazon, Paperback £6.72, Kindle £1.92).
The Lady Professor's Tale: Through the Glass Ceiling
Funny, engaging and a little bit steamy – chick lit comes to the laboratory.
Crime, Medical Romance, Steampunk, Chick Lit; just when you think you know all the genres, a new one comes along. Introducing LabLit and the leading pseudonymous light of the oeuvre; A Professor (AP).
The Professor’s Tales series, produced by Professor Publishing (http://www.professorpublishing.co.uk), is also responsible for creating a new genre: LabLife. As the anonymous author explains: “LabLit has potentially high-brow overtones, but these books tell the other side of the stories: love lives, personal interactions and relationships, in an easy-read style for people to enjoy to relax, not study.”
Tackling the thorny subject of women in typically male dominated work places
Despite the fact that some of the most important scientific discoveries in the course of history have been made by women – Marie Curie’s unforgettable (and deadly) work on radioactivity, Barbara McClintock’s discovery of genetic transposition and Gertrude Belle Elion’s groundbreaking research into the treatment of leukaemia, herpes, malaria, AIDS, and organ transplants – men still outnumber women in this field by three to one.
A Professors Tale, Through the Glass Ceiling, has this prickly problem at its heart. Following three very different women from the excitement of Fresher’s Week into the unchartered waters of their early careers and beyond, the novel highlights the decisions faced by ‘working women’. Our leading character Emma, is determined to carve out a successful career in biochemistry. Unwilling to be deterred by boyfriends or reliant on men, her focus remains steadfast through the novel. As the story unravels we watch our three protagonists, Emma, Amanda and Vicky, deal with the questions that many modern women face. Are some men threatened by intelligent women? Can you have children and a career? How can work and life keep a healthy equilibrium? And is it possible to advance in competitive fields without the approved genitalia?
Intelligent, entertaining, thought-provoking and incredibly accessible; A Professor, who writes anonymously, fictionalises science without losing any of the facts.
BREAKING NEWS!
The fifth novel in the A. Professor LabLit series, A Professor Lives to Tell the Tale, will launch on 1st June 2013
Officially no hectoring or lecturing
Born from a wish to further engage an often indifferent public with important issues in the scientific world, the work of A. Professor is the antithesis of the belief that it is OK to ‘not get’ science, maths and the other chewy school days subjects. Rather than lecturing, hectoring and taking readers by force, the Professor series employs the greatest of stealth.
Quirky characters, believable settings and scenarios, which will have been familiar to many of us, lend an instant readability, cleverly distracting the wary booklover from the scary science being played out upon the page. As our anonymous author says: “One does not need to be able to pronounce or spell technical terms in order to appreciate their function and significance”. In a metaphorical nutshell; while the ultimate aim is to educate, one first must entertain.
Discussing many topical issues of today - university funding, the role of women in male dominated sectors, how to engage children in education without smothering their natural curiosity – the Professor novels track their characters over the course of decades, drawing the reader into an engaging world.
Who is A. Professor?
Innominate though our author may be, we have been granted access to some of A. Professor’s personal credentials. A highly respected medically-trained British university bioscience professor with more than 400 published articles to their name, they are married with children, fondly remember their student days and parts of the novels hold autobiographical content... Although we’re not at liberty to tell you which bits! Fictional writing for AP is not so much a calling as a means to an end – to foster appreciation of the fact that there is more to scientific research than learning the periodic table by rote; it can be “both fun and iconoclastic”.
A Professors Tale, Through the Glass Ceiling by A Professor is available in e-book format from www.amazon.co.uk priced at £1.92.
Also available from the same author:
A Professor's Tale: Adolescence to Adultery (December 2011, Amazon, Kindle £1.92).
A Professor's Tale: A Professor Gets Down To Business (October 2012, Amazon, Paperback £6.74, Kindle £1.92).
A Professor's Tale: Bees in her Bonnet (December 2012, Amazon, Paperback £6.72, Kindle £1.92).
Author Of First F1 Fiction From A Female Perspective Shares Insight Into Life In The Fast-Lane Ahead Of The Monaco Grand Prix
Julia Wurz, author of SuperEgo, former press officer for Team Benetton and wife of racing superstar Alex Wurz, is available for editorial commissions and live reporting from the Monaco Grand Prix (May 23-26).
Written by Essex-born Julia Wurz, SuperEgo is a fictional insight into life in the Formula One fast lane. The number one best-selling novel (fiction – motor sports) delves into the inner workings and glamour of a Formula One team and Wurz has the ideal background knowledge after working as a public relations executive for several high profile team bosses at the Benetton F1 team. Among the drivers she looked after during Briatore’s regime were Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso… and Alex Wurz. The couple now lives in Monaco with their three sons and Julia still has public relations clients in Formula One.
Her first-hand experience of F1 life inspired her to write SuperEgo, a fictional story with “exaggerated characters containing various elements of different people I’ve worked with and met over the years”.
Julia says: “I didn’t expect the book to hit the top of the Amazon best seller charts so quickly but there are 4 million fans watching F1 in the UK, with many hundreds of millions more worldwide, and 25% of the UK TV viewers are female – so I guess I underestimated the power of such a viral campaign!”
The book launch involved a spoof April Fool campaign that caused controversy within the F1 world, as rumours were spread by the likes of Pedro De La Rosa and David Coulthard about a new ‘F1 launch’…the book was unveiled on April 1st.
- DupontF1.com received 160,000 visitors in just two days following the live, online book launch on April 1st.
- Julia’s literary agent received three calls on April 1st asking if they represent Dupont F1 (the fictional team in SuperEgo).
- Author received job application to join Dupont F1 team.
- Racing drivers showed their support on Twitter. Paul Di Resta (British F1 driver) and Allan McNish (British ex-F1 driver and rally driver) tweeted that they are reading SuperEgo.
- British Sportscar racer Marino Franchitti has already finished reading it, apparently reading until 2am and tweeting that he loved it and can’t wait for the sequel.
- Indian ex-F1 driver Karun Chandok tweeted that he has downloaded it to read on his flight back to India.
SuperEgo synopsis
Stylish, successful, and king of the soundbite, Vincent Dupont is F1’s team boss extraordinaire. Kate Ellison, an avid Formula 1 fan, believes she has hit the career jackpot when she lands the job as Press Officer for top team Dupont Lamborghini F1. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with top international media, world-class racing drivers and most significantly, Vincent Dupont.
Thrown into a schedule of non-stop work and international five star travel, Kate’s brief, to uphold the flawless image of her notoriously media savvy boss, should be straightforward. But Vincent is becoming the focus of increasing media criticism due to poor on-track results and flagrant misuse of the team budget on developing his own brand. Kate finds herself navigating colossal egos, Machiavellian politics and an omnipresent well-informed media.
As the cracks widen in his once perfect image and the financial and performance woes increase, Vincent’s methods turn increasingly ruthless and Kate becomes an accomplice in his amoral game plan.
Kate is ambitious and wants to succeed in Formula 1 but her conscience is eating her alive. Vincent Dupont is the ultimate symbol of F1 success, so is his cold-blooded approach her only recourse?
Written by Essex-born Julia Wurz, SuperEgo is a fictional insight into life in the Formula One fast lane. The number one best-selling novel (fiction – motor sports) delves into the inner workings and glamour of a Formula One team and Wurz has the ideal background knowledge after working as a public relations executive for several high profile team bosses at the Benetton F1 team. Among the drivers she looked after during Briatore’s regime were Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso… and Alex Wurz. The couple now lives in Monaco with their three sons and Julia still has public relations clients in Formula One.
Her first-hand experience of F1 life inspired her to write SuperEgo, a fictional story with “exaggerated characters containing various elements of different people I’ve worked with and met over the years”.
Julia says: “I didn’t expect the book to hit the top of the Amazon best seller charts so quickly but there are 4 million fans watching F1 in the UK, with many hundreds of millions more worldwide, and 25% of the UK TV viewers are female – so I guess I underestimated the power of such a viral campaign!”
The book launch involved a spoof April Fool campaign that caused controversy within the F1 world, as rumours were spread by the likes of Pedro De La Rosa and David Coulthard about a new ‘F1 launch’…the book was unveiled on April 1st.
- DupontF1.com received 160,000 visitors in just two days following the live, online book launch on April 1st.
- Julia’s literary agent received three calls on April 1st asking if they represent Dupont F1 (the fictional team in SuperEgo).
- Author received job application to join Dupont F1 team.
- Racing drivers showed their support on Twitter. Paul Di Resta (British F1 driver) and Allan McNish (British ex-F1 driver and rally driver) tweeted that they are reading SuperEgo.
- British Sportscar racer Marino Franchitti has already finished reading it, apparently reading until 2am and tweeting that he loved it and can’t wait for the sequel.
- Indian ex-F1 driver Karun Chandok tweeted that he has downloaded it to read on his flight back to India.
SuperEgo synopsis
Stylish, successful, and king of the soundbite, Vincent Dupont is F1’s team boss extraordinaire. Kate Ellison, an avid Formula 1 fan, believes she has hit the career jackpot when she lands the job as Press Officer for top team Dupont Lamborghini F1. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with top international media, world-class racing drivers and most significantly, Vincent Dupont.
Thrown into a schedule of non-stop work and international five star travel, Kate’s brief, to uphold the flawless image of her notoriously media savvy boss, should be straightforward. But Vincent is becoming the focus of increasing media criticism due to poor on-track results and flagrant misuse of the team budget on developing his own brand. Kate finds herself navigating colossal egos, Machiavellian politics and an omnipresent well-informed media.
As the cracks widen in his once perfect image and the financial and performance woes increase, Vincent’s methods turn increasingly ruthless and Kate becomes an accomplice in his amoral game plan.
Kate is ambitious and wants to succeed in Formula 1 but her conscience is eating her alive. Vincent Dupont is the ultimate symbol of F1 success, so is his cold-blooded approach her only recourse?
'The Adventures Of The Garden Fairies - The Land Of Mog' - The Latest Must Have Bedtime Read!
A beautifully written and charming book for children and young teenagers. The reader will be transported to a world of fantasy, where anything can happen and often does.
Dragons, a wicked fairy and lovable garden creatures are only some of the many characters featured in this enjoyable story.
Sweetpea and Pumpkin, the Garden Fairies, are joined by some of their little friends, including a chirpy robin and a bad tempered crow, on a picnic in the countryside. Later on, a game of hide and seek, during which Derek the dormouse goes missing, leads them all to a strange land where nothing is as it seems - not even the weather.
In The Land of Mog, the adventurers make many new friends but also encounter dangerous enemies who are led by a wicked fairy called Wanda. To have any chance of returning home to their beloved garden, a friendly dragon tells them that they must first reach the mysterious valley of caves. Will Wanda and her army of terrifying creatures be able to stop them? Of one thing you can be sure: she will do her utmost.
ISBN: 9781849633260
Price: £4.99
Dragons, a wicked fairy and lovable garden creatures are only some of the many characters featured in this enjoyable story.
Sweetpea and Pumpkin, the Garden Fairies, are joined by some of their little friends, including a chirpy robin and a bad tempered crow, on a picnic in the countryside. Later on, a game of hide and seek, during which Derek the dormouse goes missing, leads them all to a strange land where nothing is as it seems - not even the weather.
In The Land of Mog, the adventurers make many new friends but also encounter dangerous enemies who are led by a wicked fairy called Wanda. To have any chance of returning home to their beloved garden, a friendly dragon tells them that they must first reach the mysterious valley of caves. Will Wanda and her army of terrifying creatures be able to stop them? Of one thing you can be sure: she will do her utmost.
ISBN: 9781849633260
Price: £4.99
'A Taste Of Essex' - The Story Behind The Hidden Secrets Of Essex
Ron Mullenger has released this divine book of secrets, right from the heart of Essex. Find out the parts of Essex you had never envisaged, from deep in the beautiful countryside, and follow Ron Mullenger as he gives you your own personal guided tour to the county.
With recipes from succulent pork, to sweet pies, The Taste of Essex is a truly tasty book, explaining much of the processes that go on before the product meets our shelves, and where to find them once they do!
Think you knew Essex? Think again!
Let him take you around the various farm shops, wholesalers, jam makers, crisp makers, wine makers...the list is endless! With his own recipes, and others from the places he visits, The Taste of Essex provides an insight into the county's more secretive areas.
This well-researched book gives you a brilliant insight into the areas of Essex that you simply must visit if, like the author, you appreciate the finer things in life. With its useful tips, mouth-watering recipes and opening times researched, you will find something new and delectable with every turn of the page.
With recipes from succulent pork, to sweet pies, The Taste of Essex is a truly tasty book, explaining much of the processes that go on before the product meets our shelves, and where to find them once they do!
Think you knew Essex? Think again!
Let him take you around the various farm shops, wholesalers, jam makers, crisp makers, wine makers...the list is endless! With his own recipes, and others from the places he visits, The Taste of Essex provides an insight into the county's more secretive areas.
This well-researched book gives you a brilliant insight into the areas of Essex that you simply must visit if, like the author, you appreciate the finer things in life. With its useful tips, mouth-watering recipes and opening times researched, you will find something new and delectable with every turn of the page.
Plug-In Electric Vehicles: A Primer For Consumers To Contractors Edited By Daniel J. Foley, Gregory Reed
More than 100 years ago, all-electric vehicles (EVs) held much of the U.S. car market, but their popularity waned as the interest in cars with internal combustion engines (ICEs) rose.
The ICE vehicle had a longer driving range, petroleum fuel costs were declining, and the electric starter and manufacturing assembly line improved the affordability and usability of ICE vehicles.
Gasoline and diesel-powered ICE vehicles dominated transportation in the 20th century.
However, concerns about the environmental impacts of ICE vehicles sparked a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) renaissance at the end of the 20th century. Today, PEVs are back and ready to compete with and complement the ubiquitous ICE technology.
This book is a primer for consumers, electrical contractors, fleet managers, and public charging station hosts on plug-in vehicles.
ISBN: 9781622575541 RRP
Price: £43.50
The ICE vehicle had a longer driving range, petroleum fuel costs were declining, and the electric starter and manufacturing assembly line improved the affordability and usability of ICE vehicles.
Gasoline and diesel-powered ICE vehicles dominated transportation in the 20th century.
However, concerns about the environmental impacts of ICE vehicles sparked a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) renaissance at the end of the 20th century. Today, PEVs are back and ready to compete with and complement the ubiquitous ICE technology.
This book is a primer for consumers, electrical contractors, fleet managers, and public charging station hosts on plug-in vehicles.
ISBN: 9781622575541 RRP
Price: £43.50
Kitchenability 101: The College Student's Guide to Easy, Healthy And Delicious Food By Nisa Burns
College students may miss home-cooked meals, fear the Freshman 15, or feel sluggish from eating too many instant or fast food meals. Or they may want to cook for themselves, but don't know how.
In this book, Nisa provides the confidence and motivation for college students to expand their abilities, so they can cook for themselves and their friends. It offers shopping plans, supply lists, budgeting, skills and recipes for cooking in college spaces - including dorm rooms, apartments and houses. Includes 10 QR codes linked to instructional videos.
ISBN: 97870985643003
Price: £14.99
In this book, Nisa provides the confidence and motivation for college students to expand their abilities, so they can cook for themselves and their friends. It offers shopping plans, supply lists, budgeting, skills and recipes for cooking in college spaces - including dorm rooms, apartments and houses. Includes 10 QR codes linked to instructional videos.
ISBN: 97870985643003
Price: £14.99
A Riveting New Novel For Readers Who Relish An Emotional Rollercoaster Of A Read
Secrets, Lies & Butterflies
By Susi Osborne
Secrets, Lies & Butterflies is the latest novel from the pen of a writer of "stories full of humour yet tinged with sadness" (Chester Chronicle), who is beginning to make a splash on the literary scene.
This is a poignant, witty and emotional story which, like Susi Osborne's previous two novels, offers truths and tender moments, fully embracing the conflicting pressures and relationships modern women face and the quest to make sense of it all...
Kate is trying to rebuild her life after the death of her baby son and her husband's infidelity. Having fled to Cornwall with her daughter, the last thing she expects is a call for help from her former best friend - the woman who slept with her husband, Tom, and destroyed their marriage.
With huge misgivings, Kate returns to the Cheshire town where her life fell apart and stays with Grace - the indomitable warm heart at the centre of a loving but chaotic household. If an outspoken four-year-old, senile Gran and characterful dog can't make Kate forget her troubles, no one can. When Kate comes face to face with Tom again he still gives her butterflies - does she still love him? But, more importantly, can she ever trust him again?
Last year, Susi single-handedly organised the first ever Northwich LitFest. Its success has led to it becoming an annual event, which will take place in June this year.
By Susi Osborne
Secrets, Lies & Butterflies is the latest novel from the pen of a writer of "stories full of humour yet tinged with sadness" (Chester Chronicle), who is beginning to make a splash on the literary scene.
This is a poignant, witty and emotional story which, like Susi Osborne's previous two novels, offers truths and tender moments, fully embracing the conflicting pressures and relationships modern women face and the quest to make sense of it all...
Kate is trying to rebuild her life after the death of her baby son and her husband's infidelity. Having fled to Cornwall with her daughter, the last thing she expects is a call for help from her former best friend - the woman who slept with her husband, Tom, and destroyed their marriage.
With huge misgivings, Kate returns to the Cheshire town where her life fell apart and stays with Grace - the indomitable warm heart at the centre of a loving but chaotic household. If an outspoken four-year-old, senile Gran and characterful dog can't make Kate forget her troubles, no one can. When Kate comes face to face with Tom again he still gives her butterflies - does she still love him? But, more importantly, can she ever trust him again?
Last year, Susi single-handedly organised the first ever Northwich LitFest. Its success has led to it becoming an annual event, which will take place in June this year.
Roots, Shoots And Leaves By Bernadette Le Roux
"Roots, Shoots & Leaves" by award-winning author Bernadette le Roux, is an inspiring collection of vegetarian recipes.
From everyday greens to more forgotten heirloom varieties, these pages celebrate vegetables in a range of delicious, straightforward dishes.
The emphasis is on fresh, seasonal ingredients, whether grown in the garden, sourced from a farmer's market or bought at a supermarket.
Try a delicate twice-baked cheese and courgette soufflé; a silky soup of celeriac with the crunch of toasted almonds; crisp fennel bulb in a salad of cress and blood orange; baby aubergines in a creamy bake with tomato and thyme; a deliciously moist chocolate and beetroot cake, and much more.
Fascinating heirloom vegetables, most of which have been overlooked in recent decades, are showcased throughout.
These ancient, non-hybridised varieties, selected for flavour and taste, are enjoying renewed popularity.
A useful directory of where to source and how to grow your own heirlooms is included.
ISBN: 9781920289591
Price: £23.50
From everyday greens to more forgotten heirloom varieties, these pages celebrate vegetables in a range of delicious, straightforward dishes.
The emphasis is on fresh, seasonal ingredients, whether grown in the garden, sourced from a farmer's market or bought at a supermarket.
Try a delicate twice-baked cheese and courgette soufflé; a silky soup of celeriac with the crunch of toasted almonds; crisp fennel bulb in a salad of cress and blood orange; baby aubergines in a creamy bake with tomato and thyme; a deliciously moist chocolate and beetroot cake, and much more.
Fascinating heirloom vegetables, most of which have been overlooked in recent decades, are showcased throughout.
These ancient, non-hybridised varieties, selected for flavour and taste, are enjoying renewed popularity.
A useful directory of where to source and how to grow your own heirlooms is included.
ISBN: 9781920289591
Price: £23.50
New Family Guides From DK Travel
Two fantastic family holiday destinations - Florida and Rome - are added to DK’s Family Guides series this spring. In Florida families can enjoy the sunshine state with all its theme parks, world-class beaches and nature preserves while Rome offers a city that brings history to life like no other.
The Eyewitness Travel Family Guides provide an all-in-one travel guide and planner for a stress-free family holiday. Each destination guide includes the perfect mix of activities, cultural sights and practical details to ensure all members of the family enjoy their trip. The guides are structured around key family-friendly sights or attractions including museums, galleries, landmarks and events, that give both parents and children a real insight into a destination. Cultural attractions are balanced with opportunities for the kids to let off steam in a local park, beach or playground or enjoy other activities with family appeal. For each location there is also ‘The Lowdown’ - a handy list of useful tips including how long to allow, appropriate age range, good places to eat and any nearby toilets.
Uniquely, though the guides are aimed at parents, there are ‘Kids Corner’ sections throughout that bring destinations alive for children with fun and quirky information, quizzes, facts and cartoons. With the children engaged with the sights, parents have time to enjoy them too.
Each guide includes:
The Eyewitness Travel Family Guides provide an all-in-one travel guide and planner for a stress-free family holiday. Each destination guide includes the perfect mix of activities, cultural sights and practical details to ensure all members of the family enjoy their trip. The guides are structured around key family-friendly sights or attractions including museums, galleries, landmarks and events, that give both parents and children a real insight into a destination. Cultural attractions are balanced with opportunities for the kids to let off steam in a local park, beach or playground or enjoy other activities with family appeal. For each location there is also ‘The Lowdown’ - a handy list of useful tips including how long to allow, appropriate age range, good places to eat and any nearby toilets.
Uniquely, though the guides are aimed at parents, there are ‘Kids Corner’ sections throughout that bring destinations alive for children with fun and quirky information, quizzes, facts and cartoons. With the children engaged with the sights, parents have time to enjoy them too.
Each guide includes:
- a wide range of accommodation from hotels to b&bs, self catering and camping, all with family needs and budgets in mind
- family-friendly eating options across all price brackets and for different meals of the day
- all the practical information you need appears alongside the sight or town, including maps, detailed transport information, budget tips, activities, and even how long you should allow for a visit, age range suitability and why it’s a good family choice
- maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets
- ‘Find out more’ suggestions for downloads, games or films to enthuse children about a place or sight
- indoor activities for rainy days
Wherein Lies Justice By Barry Johnson
Exposing the cover-ups in high places will take exemplary bravery, nous and a refreshing belief in justice...
Meet a new hero, Jake Robinson
There is no doubt that Corporal Munro and Sergeant Philips killed Major Carmichael to protect their fellow soldiers. Military policeman, Captain Jake Robinson, investigated the case and he's all set to see that justice is served. But, as the court martial approaches, it is apparent that the evidence has been tampered with. Somebody doesn't want the truth to get out. Major Carmichael had powerful friends who are willing to do anything to uphold his reputation as a hero. He has The Family - a dominating force in the world of politics and the criminal world.
As part of the prosecution, Jake finds himself in a difficult position; witnesses are suddenly unable to testify and the two soldiers will be hung out to dry unless he has the courage to defend them. The truth, however, comes at a price. Jake becomes deeply embroiled in the dangerous world of The Family when he is seconded to a special section of MI5 in Bolivia. His investigation takes him across the country, challenging abduction, rape and murder. But even with his colleagues, their specialized training and a gun-wielding nun, can one man defeat such a powerful enemy?
This is a compelling crime thriller that introduces, in the shape of Jake Robinson, a hero that could stand shoulder to shoulders with Ian Fleming's James Bond or Lee Child's Jack Reacher.
Wherein Lies Justice by Barry Johnson is published on 28 February 2013, hardback, price £17.99 (9781846248191).
Meet a new hero, Jake Robinson
There is no doubt that Corporal Munro and Sergeant Philips killed Major Carmichael to protect their fellow soldiers. Military policeman, Captain Jake Robinson, investigated the case and he's all set to see that justice is served. But, as the court martial approaches, it is apparent that the evidence has been tampered with. Somebody doesn't want the truth to get out. Major Carmichael had powerful friends who are willing to do anything to uphold his reputation as a hero. He has The Family - a dominating force in the world of politics and the criminal world.
As part of the prosecution, Jake finds himself in a difficult position; witnesses are suddenly unable to testify and the two soldiers will be hung out to dry unless he has the courage to defend them. The truth, however, comes at a price. Jake becomes deeply embroiled in the dangerous world of The Family when he is seconded to a special section of MI5 in Bolivia. His investigation takes him across the country, challenging abduction, rape and murder. But even with his colleagues, their specialized training and a gun-wielding nun, can one man defeat such a powerful enemy?
This is a compelling crime thriller that introduces, in the shape of Jake Robinson, a hero that could stand shoulder to shoulders with Ian Fleming's James Bond or Lee Child's Jack Reacher.
Wherein Lies Justice by Barry Johnson is published on 28 February 2013, hardback, price £17.99 (9781846248191).
Baudrillard & Postmodernism By Jason L. Powell
This innovative book locates the historical emergence of post-modernism and what it is a reaction against. One of the key theorists of post-modernism, is Jean Baudrillard. He has had an enormous impact on contemporary social theory and social philosophy. This text locates his key concepts, locates empirical examples and importantly maps out the key influences of Baudrillard's work. There is critical engagement with Baudrillard's post-modernism in an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.
ISBN 9781622575411 RRP £43.50
ISBN 9781622575411 RRP £43.50
World Enough & Time By James Kahn
Book 1 in the amazing Sci-Fi "New World Trilogy" series by New York Times best-selling author James Kahn, is a spell-binding action adventure.
The setting is approximately 200 years from now after civilisation has fallen.
This is a future where humans live alongside unicorns, centaurs, goblins and gryphons and many other creatures from fairytale and myth.
The explanation for how these creatures exist is inspired and forms the basis for a survival adventure wherein a group of mythical creatures must defend their homes and families from an army bent on wiping them all out.
An army, called Man. This Collectible Edition contains never-before seen or offered revisions and additions from the original book and trilogy.
Author Information: Best-selling author, James Kahn, is a medical specialist, writer, and musician-and is considered a legend in the Sci-Fi adventure book, film and TV industries.
His writing credits range from authoring Return of the Jedi (on the NY Times Best-seller List for numerous weeks), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Goonies, and Poltergeist to being the writer-producer for such television shows as Melrose Place and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Icon movie director/producer Steven Spielberg and renowned sci-fi author Lester Del Rey are among his many friends, fans and collaborators over the years.
ISBN: 9781607466680
Price: £14.50
The setting is approximately 200 years from now after civilisation has fallen.
This is a future where humans live alongside unicorns, centaurs, goblins and gryphons and many other creatures from fairytale and myth.
The explanation for how these creatures exist is inspired and forms the basis for a survival adventure wherein a group of mythical creatures must defend their homes and families from an army bent on wiping them all out.
An army, called Man. This Collectible Edition contains never-before seen or offered revisions and additions from the original book and trilogy.
Author Information: Best-selling author, James Kahn, is a medical specialist, writer, and musician-and is considered a legend in the Sci-Fi adventure book, film and TV industries.
His writing credits range from authoring Return of the Jedi (on the NY Times Best-seller List for numerous weeks), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Goonies, and Poltergeist to being the writer-producer for such television shows as Melrose Place and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Icon movie director/producer Steven Spielberg and renowned sci-fi author Lester Del Rey are among his many friends, fans and collaborators over the years.
ISBN: 9781607466680
Price: £14.50
New Book Release: Calming Colic - How To Help The 10 Causes Of Colic
New book on treating colicky babies contradicts NHS thinking.
A newly published book, ‘Calming Colic - How to Help the 10 Causes of Colic’ ‘by osteopath and naturopath Christian Bates, contradicts the thinking on the NHS website which says that, ‘...the causes of colic are unknown and that there is no cure’.
Colic is a common and generally unexplained condition and the number one complaint among newborn babies. It causes distress and disruption in sleep patterns, both for the baby and its parents, and is often explained as a digestive imbalance.
Having treated many babies for colic over a 15 year period, the author began to see patterns in the cause of the condition; for example, a very large percentage of the babies treated had had exposure to antibiotics or had been delivered through C-section delivery. On looking at scientific research, the author found that both these factors affected babies digestion in a way that had been linked to colic in other research.
Recognising that each child is different and that colic is a symptom and not a cause, the author, using his extensive clinical experience, has developed a number of solutions to calm colic.
Unbelievably, nearly all babies nowadays experience one or more of the 10 factors that are the cause behind colic. Offering a totally different viewpoint from any other baby help book, Calming Colic - How to Help the 10 Causes of Colic is an accumulation of all the advice given by the author to parents in a consultation, plus much more.
Calming Colic is available from www.calmingcolic.com and as a Kindle download from Amazon.
A newly published book, ‘Calming Colic - How to Help the 10 Causes of Colic’ ‘by osteopath and naturopath Christian Bates, contradicts the thinking on the NHS website which says that, ‘...the causes of colic are unknown and that there is no cure’.
Colic is a common and generally unexplained condition and the number one complaint among newborn babies. It causes distress and disruption in sleep patterns, both for the baby and its parents, and is often explained as a digestive imbalance.
Having treated many babies for colic over a 15 year period, the author began to see patterns in the cause of the condition; for example, a very large percentage of the babies treated had had exposure to antibiotics or had been delivered through C-section delivery. On looking at scientific research, the author found that both these factors affected babies digestion in a way that had been linked to colic in other research.
Recognising that each child is different and that colic is a symptom and not a cause, the author, using his extensive clinical experience, has developed a number of solutions to calm colic.
Unbelievably, nearly all babies nowadays experience one or more of the 10 factors that are the cause behind colic. Offering a totally different viewpoint from any other baby help book, Calming Colic - How to Help the 10 Causes of Colic is an accumulation of all the advice given by the author to parents in a consultation, plus much more.
Calming Colic is available from www.calmingcolic.com and as a Kindle download from Amazon.
Grey Wolf - Thoughts And Verse From The Realms Of Darkness And Light
Poet Peter Small has been described as “a rare talent” and his inspiring verse “strikes a chord with many people.”
Recently published by Authors Online, this collection of poetry is based upon the thoughts and musings of a mysterious character known only as Grey Wolf, as he sits deep in contemplation in self-imposed exile from all civilisation.
The character of Grey Wolf is a man who has suffered deep loss and hurt. His is a journey through The Realm of Darkness to The Realm of Light showing how we sometimes must go through hell to reach heaven.
Emotional, romantic and sometimes heartbreaking, these musings follow no chronological order but rather are self-contained pieces of subjects such as love, past life, romance, family, loss and death. Peter Small’s poetry seems to speak from the heart and touches his readers’ romantic and sentimental side. For all those who see the world through their soul.
An extract from Grey Wolf is available to read at:
www.authorsonline.co.uk/book/1330/Grey_Wolf/
Book Information:
Imprint: Bright Pen
Published: Jan 17th 2013
ISBN (Paperback editions): 0755215281
ISBN-13 (Paperback editions): 9780755215287
Available in paperback and ebook download from authorsonline.co.uk; also available in Kindle from Amazon.
Recently published by Authors Online, this collection of poetry is based upon the thoughts and musings of a mysterious character known only as Grey Wolf, as he sits deep in contemplation in self-imposed exile from all civilisation.
The character of Grey Wolf is a man who has suffered deep loss and hurt. His is a journey through The Realm of Darkness to The Realm of Light showing how we sometimes must go through hell to reach heaven.
Emotional, romantic and sometimes heartbreaking, these musings follow no chronological order but rather are self-contained pieces of subjects such as love, past life, romance, family, loss and death. Peter Small’s poetry seems to speak from the heart and touches his readers’ romantic and sentimental side. For all those who see the world through their soul.
An extract from Grey Wolf is available to read at:
www.authorsonline.co.uk/book/1330/Grey_Wolf/
Book Information:
Imprint: Bright Pen
Published: Jan 17th 2013
ISBN (Paperback editions): 0755215281
ISBN-13 (Paperback editions): 9780755215287
Available in paperback and ebook download from authorsonline.co.uk; also available in Kindle from Amazon.
Diplomatic Ladies - New Zealand's Unsung Envoys By Joanna Woods
This book tells the inside story of New Zealand's diplomatic wives and daughters over a hundred years of diplomacy. Based on private letters, MFAT archives and personal interviews, it records many unknown
episodes in New Zealand's diplomatic history, including the part played by the spouses in Baghdad during the first Gulf War, and the perils faced by diplomatic wives in Saigon and Tehran. It also gives a unique insight into the workings of diplomatic life and the role of the diplomatic hostess.
ISBN 9781877578304 RRP £27.50
episodes in New Zealand's diplomatic history, including the part played by the spouses in Baghdad during the first Gulf War, and the perils faced by diplomatic wives in Saigon and Tehran. It also gives a unique insight into the workings of diplomatic life and the role of the diplomatic hostess.
ISBN 9781877578304 RRP £27.50
Jasper's Tale
Jasper the cat got chased up the big old fir tree by Dot the dog. Poor Jasper got stuck! But that wasn’t even the worst of his troubles, next came the magpies.
Those mean magpies circled Jasper and pecked a chunk of fur from his back. What a terrible day for Jasper, stuck up there in the tree. But even that wasn’t the worst of his troubles, next came the grumpy neighbour.
The neighbour gave the tree a big shake and poor Jasper had to leap for his life.
Luckily, that was the worst of his troubles. After all that, Jasper was ready to go home for his dinner and a rest with his pal Carrot the cat.
Jasper's Tale is a beautifully engaging children's story told through 30 photos, all about the day poor Jasper the cat got stuck in a tree. This true story was written and photographed by Jasper's owner, Tillie Scott (with a little help from Jasper himself).
About The Author:
Tillie Scott is a mother and grandmother and loves ‘clunk clicking’ with her camera. Her favourite pastime is to go down to her local canal as often as she can and in all weathers taking photos of the wildlife and whatever takes her fancy. This is her first book.
Title: Jasper’s Tale
Genre: children's story
ISBN: 0755215188
RRP: £10.79 (hardback)
ISBN-13: 9780755215188
Publishers: Authors Online
W: www.authorsonline.co.uk
Those mean magpies circled Jasper and pecked a chunk of fur from his back. What a terrible day for Jasper, stuck up there in the tree. But even that wasn’t the worst of his troubles, next came the grumpy neighbour.
The neighbour gave the tree a big shake and poor Jasper had to leap for his life.
Luckily, that was the worst of his troubles. After all that, Jasper was ready to go home for his dinner and a rest with his pal Carrot the cat.
Jasper's Tale is a beautifully engaging children's story told through 30 photos, all about the day poor Jasper the cat got stuck in a tree. This true story was written and photographed by Jasper's owner, Tillie Scott (with a little help from Jasper himself).
About The Author:
Tillie Scott is a mother and grandmother and loves ‘clunk clicking’ with her camera. Her favourite pastime is to go down to her local canal as often as she can and in all weathers taking photos of the wildlife and whatever takes her fancy. This is her first book.
Title: Jasper’s Tale
Genre: children's story
ISBN: 0755215188
RRP: £10.79 (hardback)
ISBN-13: 9780755215188
Publishers: Authors Online
W: www.authorsonline.co.uk
The Witcher Keys - Rushed In Paperback
"Heart-breaking, heart-stopping and breathless, frightening and funny. It plunges readers into danger and darkness. Crypts, caves, castles, mines, farms and mansions are its settings - good versus evil its theme...
I don't know if it's the next Tolkein, JK Rowling, Philip Pullman or Derek Landy. I do know this is a fantastic, phantasmagorical read." Scarborough News
The Witcher Keys is set during a chill winter on the North York Moors. Tragedy has struck Victoria Featherstone's life, but little does she yet know the dangerous forces she is up against. Mark Walker, her childhood friend seems to be the only person brave enough to help her unravel the mystery.
The two teenagers are drawn into an epic struggle between the forces of the unseen world. There they meet allies and foes, coming face to face with light and dark elves, spriggans and hobgoblins and an evil terror, out there, stalking the Moors. A dark host is gathering and it will stop at nothing until the Witcher hoard is in its grasp.
"Lock the doors and settle down to a great read" Scarborough News
I don't know if it's the next Tolkein, JK Rowling, Philip Pullman or Derek Landy. I do know this is a fantastic, phantasmagorical read." Scarborough News
The Witcher Keys is set during a chill winter on the North York Moors. Tragedy has struck Victoria Featherstone's life, but little does she yet know the dangerous forces she is up against. Mark Walker, her childhood friend seems to be the only person brave enough to help her unravel the mystery.
The two teenagers are drawn into an epic struggle between the forces of the unseen world. There they meet allies and foes, coming face to face with light and dark elves, spriggans and hobgoblins and an evil terror, out there, stalking the Moors. A dark host is gathering and it will stop at nothing until the Witcher hoard is in its grasp.
"Lock the doors and settle down to a great read" Scarborough News
Author Offers New Perspective On First World War
Dance the Moon Down is the tale of one young woman's courage and faith against the bloodiest conflict of the twentieth century. R.L. Bartram’s recently released novel takes a turbulent journey from middle-class affluence to virtual destitution, as his heroine, Victoria, struggles to survive, ever hopeful that, her husband missing in action, will one day return to her…
Extensive research on the history of the early twentieth century led author R.L. Bartram to conclude that whilst a great deal has been written about the First World War, very little had been done about civilian life, particularly that of women, on Britain’s home front during those times. “The most obvious thing that shines through this story is the author's passion for the era,” comments one reviewer.
“The women of Britain who were left behind to keep the home fires burning were thrust into a life that was totally alien to them; working long hours on the land, coping with families on their own, beginning to wear trousers and to smoke in public. This was a time of great change which has been captured expertly by the author.
“I was very impressed by this novel, the plot line is interesting with some fabulously painted characters and the historical detail is stunning.”
Read full review at: http://randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.co.nz
“It’s not very often you come across a book written from a woman’s point of view from war time,” writes reviewer Romina Sellars. “It was interesting to me to read about their hardships, heartbreak and also the fun times that could be had when they all pulled together.
“I could never fully imagine how bad it was during war time for the women left behind wondering about the safety of their loved ones and the worry of having to fend for themselves. However this book certainly made me take notice and gave me a new found respect for the women of war.
“I think any reader would love this new perspective as I did.”
Full review at: http://lindsayandjaneviewsandreviews.blogspot.co.nz
An extract from Dance the Moon Down is available to read at www.authorsonline.co.uk
Extensive research on the history of the early twentieth century led author R.L. Bartram to conclude that whilst a great deal has been written about the First World War, very little had been done about civilian life, particularly that of women, on Britain’s home front during those times. “The most obvious thing that shines through this story is the author's passion for the era,” comments one reviewer.
“The women of Britain who were left behind to keep the home fires burning were thrust into a life that was totally alien to them; working long hours on the land, coping with families on their own, beginning to wear trousers and to smoke in public. This was a time of great change which has been captured expertly by the author.
“I was very impressed by this novel, the plot line is interesting with some fabulously painted characters and the historical detail is stunning.”
Read full review at: http://randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.co.nz
“It’s not very often you come across a book written from a woman’s point of view from war time,” writes reviewer Romina Sellars. “It was interesting to me to read about their hardships, heartbreak and also the fun times that could be had when they all pulled together.
“I could never fully imagine how bad it was during war time for the women left behind wondering about the safety of their loved ones and the worry of having to fend for themselves. However this book certainly made me take notice and gave me a new found respect for the women of war.
“I think any reader would love this new perspective as I did.”
Full review at: http://lindsayandjaneviewsandreviews.blogspot.co.nz
An extract from Dance the Moon Down is available to read at www.authorsonline.co.uk
Zuma Exposed By Adriaan Basson
This is the book Jacob Zuma does not want you to read. From Schabir Shaik to The Spear, Jacob Zuma has been at the centre of controversy both before and after he became South Africa's citizen number one. As president, he has seemingly lurched from one bad decision to another.
This explosive, roller-coaster account traces the unravelling of a likeable but deeply flawed leader who came to power as victim, not visionary. How did Zuma wriggle out of corruption charges to become president of the ANC and South Africa? Who provided him with the secret spy tapes that got him off the hook? And why did he appoint so many dubious characters to run key state institutions? As Zuma desperately tries to cling to power, award-winning journalist Adriaan Basson answers these and other questions in this gripping look at the president's dark side.
ISBN 9781868425389 RRP £16.99
This explosive, roller-coaster account traces the unravelling of a likeable but deeply flawed leader who came to power as victim, not visionary. How did Zuma wriggle out of corruption charges to become president of the ANC and South Africa? Who provided him with the secret spy tapes that got him off the hook? And why did he appoint so many dubious characters to run key state institutions? As Zuma desperately tries to cling to power, award-winning journalist Adriaan Basson answers these and other questions in this gripping look at the president's dark side.
ISBN 9781868425389 RRP £16.99
New Book Launched To Support Children Worried About Moving Home
Moving home can be hard for any child, but for children whose parents are in the military, it can become a regular and unsettling occurrence.
In order to help those children a service wife and mother has teamed up with her sister-in-law to write and create a book.
‘Why Do We Have To Move?’ has been written by Joy O’Neill, founder of the Service Children Support Network, and illustrated by Lisa Southard, to provide support for any child worried about moving home.
Joy, who is also an early years and primary teacher, university lecturer and researcher, has experienced regular moves with her family during her husband Kevin’s career in the RAF.
The story follows Grace who is horrified when she finds out about her mum’s new military posting and that she will have to leave her home, school, friends and current life behind.
It is Joy’s second book following the publication of Service Children: A guide for education and welfare professionals in 2011.
Joy said: “The first book was created as a practical guide for education and welfare professionals.
“Part of the book deals with issues facing children who have to move and how they can be helped to adjust.
“What came out of the feedback and from subsequent conferences we’ve held is that there is actually a need to provide something that helps the children directly.
“From that I wrote the book and then enlisted Lisa’s help to illustrate.
“The children see the move from Grace’s point of view and follow her as she copes with the move, starts to feel secure and enjoy her new home.”
For more information visit: www.servicechildrensupportnetwork.com
In order to help those children a service wife and mother has teamed up with her sister-in-law to write and create a book.
‘Why Do We Have To Move?’ has been written by Joy O’Neill, founder of the Service Children Support Network, and illustrated by Lisa Southard, to provide support for any child worried about moving home.
Joy, who is also an early years and primary teacher, university lecturer and researcher, has experienced regular moves with her family during her husband Kevin’s career in the RAF.
The story follows Grace who is horrified when she finds out about her mum’s new military posting and that she will have to leave her home, school, friends and current life behind.
It is Joy’s second book following the publication of Service Children: A guide for education and welfare professionals in 2011.
Joy said: “The first book was created as a practical guide for education and welfare professionals.
“Part of the book deals with issues facing children who have to move and how they can be helped to adjust.
“What came out of the feedback and from subsequent conferences we’ve held is that there is actually a need to provide something that helps the children directly.
“From that I wrote the book and then enlisted Lisa’s help to illustrate.
“The children see the move from Grace’s point of view and follow her as she copes with the move, starts to feel secure and enjoy her new home.”
For more information visit: www.servicechildrensupportnetwork.com
Flat Out, Flat Broke
The Original Stig Describes His Secret Life on Set of BBC Top Gear
’Perry McCarthy does for Formula One what Bill Bryson did for travel writing. But beneath the black humor and wisecracks - funny enough to make you laugh out loud in public - lies an inspiring and at times poignant tale of the rarest kind of racer: one who never gave up and was, literally, prepared to die trying.’ David Tremayne, The Independent on Sunday
For the first time, The Original Stig sets the record straight on his career as the first secret driver on BBC Top Gear.
Perry McCarthy has updated his international bestseller Flat Out, Flat Broke to describe what it was like to keep his identity secret, even from the Top Gear team, and the experience of being an anonymous household name.
Two new chapters include anecdotes about how he put on a French accent to disguise his voice whilst working with celebrities and the production crew. He also explains why he left the show.
He writes: ‘I’m OK with Stig stuff now. I have been for a long while. But at the time, I slowly became disenchanted because there were some things happening behind the scenes and a couple of them have been consistently misreported. Here’s the deal.’
Perry’s autobiography is one of the best-selling motor racing books of all time. He has been named ‘the world’s unluckiest racing driver’ for his heartbreaking but hilarious efforts to make it into Formula 1 with the disastrous Andrea Moda team. Or the circumstances which prevented him from even starting Le Mans.
His story also describes how he ‘started with nothing and lost it all’. Perry explains ‘it only took me 30 years’ to get out of debt.
Proud of his book, Perry said: ‘My book has done better than my Formula One career! Well, it certainly takes longer to read.’
About The Author
Perry McCarthy decided at the age of 18 that he wanted to reach the top in the world’s most expensive sport. With no racing experience, no cash, and little going for him except a passion for speed, the exuberant Cockney should not have stood a chance. He never gave up, however, and his relentless search for backing and recognition led the man The Times dubbed the world’s unluckiest racing driver to heroic, often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking efforts to make it into Formula 1. He started in British Formula Ford 1600, becoming 1983 Star of Tomorrow Champion and winning the 1985 Racing for Britain Award. He then raced in British Formula 3, Formula 3000, IMSA, before joining the F1 elite in 1992 with the disastrous Andrea Moda team. He went on to drive for top manufacturer teams and, of course, starred in Top Gear. He is now a highly sought after post-dinner speaker.
Flat Our, Flat Broke will be available from all good bookshops and direct from Haynes at www.haynes.co.uk call 01963 442030, priced £9.99.
’Perry McCarthy does for Formula One what Bill Bryson did for travel writing. But beneath the black humor and wisecracks - funny enough to make you laugh out loud in public - lies an inspiring and at times poignant tale of the rarest kind of racer: one who never gave up and was, literally, prepared to die trying.’ David Tremayne, The Independent on Sunday
For the first time, The Original Stig sets the record straight on his career as the first secret driver on BBC Top Gear.
Perry McCarthy has updated his international bestseller Flat Out, Flat Broke to describe what it was like to keep his identity secret, even from the Top Gear team, and the experience of being an anonymous household name.
Two new chapters include anecdotes about how he put on a French accent to disguise his voice whilst working with celebrities and the production crew. He also explains why he left the show.
He writes: ‘I’m OK with Stig stuff now. I have been for a long while. But at the time, I slowly became disenchanted because there were some things happening behind the scenes and a couple of them have been consistently misreported. Here’s the deal.’
Perry’s autobiography is one of the best-selling motor racing books of all time. He has been named ‘the world’s unluckiest racing driver’ for his heartbreaking but hilarious efforts to make it into Formula 1 with the disastrous Andrea Moda team. Or the circumstances which prevented him from even starting Le Mans.
His story also describes how he ‘started with nothing and lost it all’. Perry explains ‘it only took me 30 years’ to get out of debt.
Proud of his book, Perry said: ‘My book has done better than my Formula One career! Well, it certainly takes longer to read.’
About The Author
Perry McCarthy decided at the age of 18 that he wanted to reach the top in the world’s most expensive sport. With no racing experience, no cash, and little going for him except a passion for speed, the exuberant Cockney should not have stood a chance. He never gave up, however, and his relentless search for backing and recognition led the man The Times dubbed the world’s unluckiest racing driver to heroic, often hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking efforts to make it into Formula 1. He started in British Formula Ford 1600, becoming 1983 Star of Tomorrow Champion and winning the 1985 Racing for Britain Award. He then raced in British Formula 3, Formula 3000, IMSA, before joining the F1 elite in 1992 with the disastrous Andrea Moda team. He went on to drive for top manufacturer teams and, of course, starred in Top Gear. He is now a highly sought after post-dinner speaker.
Flat Our, Flat Broke will be available from all good bookshops and direct from Haynes at www.haynes.co.uk call 01963 442030, priced £9.99.
"The Most Connected Business Woman In The City" To Unveil The Secrets Of Her Journey Up The Corporate Ladder In New Book "Heels Of Steel"
Vanessa Vallely - founder of We Are The City and CareersCity.co.uk
Introducing Vanessa Vallely
Vanessa Vallely is an expert in person-to-person business networking and online branding, and a motivational speaker. Regarded as one of the most well networked women in and out of the City, Vanessa is passionate about sharing her know-how and experiences with others. The fact that she is founder of networking website We Are The City adds further credibility to an impressive career history from a “15 year old with 15 pence and big ambitions”.
In 2008, the ‘Little Black Book for London’s female workforce’ was created. Vanessa’s husband, Stewart, bought the domain name and after a weekend of ‘business planning’ in Spain, We Are The City was created. In 2013, WATC attracts more than 2.1 million hits per month and more than 71,000 unique visitors. More than 10,000 members rely on WATC to help them connect and grow professionally and personally.
Vanessa also created Careerscity.co.uk, which launched last year, in response to feedback from members of WATC for a female niche job board aimed at raising visibility and boosting opportunities for women.
Heels Of Steel
Vanessa’s debut novel, Heels of Steel, will be published in September 2013, unveiling the hard truths and dispelling the frustrating myths of what it’s really like climbing your way up the corporate ladder in a male-dominated industry. The book goes into detail of her life living with her single Mother in a council flat, as the financial district sprung to life around them. Vanessa admits to the mistakes she’s made along the way and the lessons learned, particularly the importance of finding solace in the form of women’s networks, and how she got to where she is today.
Extract: “I am standing less than a metre from the Prime Minister’s wife and she is heading my way. I can feel my palms become sweaty and my heart begins to race. It’s at moments like these that I get a huge attack of the ‘imposter syndrome’ and wonder how I got here. How did the tatty girl who started on the 18th floor of a tower block in Hackney get to this point? Where and when did it all start to finally go right? How did I ever survive my less than conventional upbringing, plagued with obstacles and people who relished telling me what I couldn’t rather than what I could do”.
Committed to diversity and fundraising
Vanessa is committed to furthering the Diversity Agenda and her efforts have been recognised by Women in Banking & Finance (WiBF) who gave her the ‘2011 Women’s Champion Award’. In 2009, Vanessa co-founded the citywide diversity forum, The Networks of Networks (TNON). The TNON includes the Diversity heads and heads of women’s networks from 45 FTSE firms.
Corporations, charities and radio broadcasters invite Vanessa to speak on various subjects from the power of networking to the power of profile, drawing upon almost 25 years of experience in the City and Financial Services. Vanessa is committed to community work, serving as a Non Executive for Prostate Cancer UK and National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT).
Vanessa raises money for charities and motivational fundraising trips by donating the fees offered for speaking and other presentation engagements. She is currently preparing for a trip to India in April with her eldest daughter, Mia, 12, mentee Jess, 15, and another City colleague. Working with the WNS Foundation (www.wnscares.org), they will visit Bangalore and Mumbai. In 2011, the mother and daughter team went to the Forever Angels Baby Home in Mwansa, Tanzania, after numerous fundraising efforts, where they worked with children with cerebral palsy, HIV and hydrocephalus. Vanessa is determined to ensure her daughters don’t think the world is “flat and white”. Ella, currently aged nine will join them on their next fundraising trip to Sri Lanka in 2014.
Vanessa also mentors 15 individuals globally, from as far as Tanzania to closer to home in the UK, from CEOs to school children. Vanessa is passionate about working with children and developing future generations of talent.
One to watch
Vanessa is on many watch lists following successful women in the City, including Financial News Top 100 Rising Star across Europe, Africa and EMEA, Financial News Top 100 Women in Finance, The International Alliance for Women’s Top 100 Women who are making a notable difference and most recently, Brummels Top 30 Inspirational Women in the City.
Introducing Vanessa Vallely
Vanessa Vallely is an expert in person-to-person business networking and online branding, and a motivational speaker. Regarded as one of the most well networked women in and out of the City, Vanessa is passionate about sharing her know-how and experiences with others. The fact that she is founder of networking website We Are The City adds further credibility to an impressive career history from a “15 year old with 15 pence and big ambitions”.
In 2008, the ‘Little Black Book for London’s female workforce’ was created. Vanessa’s husband, Stewart, bought the domain name and after a weekend of ‘business planning’ in Spain, We Are The City was created. In 2013, WATC attracts more than 2.1 million hits per month and more than 71,000 unique visitors. More than 10,000 members rely on WATC to help them connect and grow professionally and personally.
Vanessa also created Careerscity.co.uk, which launched last year, in response to feedback from members of WATC for a female niche job board aimed at raising visibility and boosting opportunities for women.
Heels Of Steel
Vanessa’s debut novel, Heels of Steel, will be published in September 2013, unveiling the hard truths and dispelling the frustrating myths of what it’s really like climbing your way up the corporate ladder in a male-dominated industry. The book goes into detail of her life living with her single Mother in a council flat, as the financial district sprung to life around them. Vanessa admits to the mistakes she’s made along the way and the lessons learned, particularly the importance of finding solace in the form of women’s networks, and how she got to where she is today.
Extract: “I am standing less than a metre from the Prime Minister’s wife and she is heading my way. I can feel my palms become sweaty and my heart begins to race. It’s at moments like these that I get a huge attack of the ‘imposter syndrome’ and wonder how I got here. How did the tatty girl who started on the 18th floor of a tower block in Hackney get to this point? Where and when did it all start to finally go right? How did I ever survive my less than conventional upbringing, plagued with obstacles and people who relished telling me what I couldn’t rather than what I could do”.
Committed to diversity and fundraising
Vanessa is committed to furthering the Diversity Agenda and her efforts have been recognised by Women in Banking & Finance (WiBF) who gave her the ‘2011 Women’s Champion Award’. In 2009, Vanessa co-founded the citywide diversity forum, The Networks of Networks (TNON). The TNON includes the Diversity heads and heads of women’s networks from 45 FTSE firms.
Corporations, charities and radio broadcasters invite Vanessa to speak on various subjects from the power of networking to the power of profile, drawing upon almost 25 years of experience in the City and Financial Services. Vanessa is committed to community work, serving as a Non Executive for Prostate Cancer UK and National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT).
Vanessa raises money for charities and motivational fundraising trips by donating the fees offered for speaking and other presentation engagements. She is currently preparing for a trip to India in April with her eldest daughter, Mia, 12, mentee Jess, 15, and another City colleague. Working with the WNS Foundation (www.wnscares.org), they will visit Bangalore and Mumbai. In 2011, the mother and daughter team went to the Forever Angels Baby Home in Mwansa, Tanzania, after numerous fundraising efforts, where they worked with children with cerebral palsy, HIV and hydrocephalus. Vanessa is determined to ensure her daughters don’t think the world is “flat and white”. Ella, currently aged nine will join them on their next fundraising trip to Sri Lanka in 2014.
Vanessa also mentors 15 individuals globally, from as far as Tanzania to closer to home in the UK, from CEOs to school children. Vanessa is passionate about working with children and developing future generations of talent.
One to watch
Vanessa is on many watch lists following successful women in the City, including Financial News Top 100 Rising Star across Europe, Africa and EMEA, Financial News Top 100 Women in Finance, The International Alliance for Women’s Top 100 Women who are making a notable difference and most recently, Brummels Top 30 Inspirational Women in the City.
One Hundred anti-Valentine Escapes
This week may be all about sex and passion and hearts and flowers but The luxury Travel Bible thinks February shouldn't be all about couples.
Recognising that fifty per cent of the world either aren't in a relationship or aren't into couples cuddles dictated by card companies the website has come up with 100 destinations perfect for avoiding Valentine's Day altogether and allowing people to love every minute of their holiday - solo.
"Are we anti-love? Absolutely not, we love all these great destinations. Anti-passion? No, have you seen our Top Ten Sexiest Hotels? We're just aware that the world isn't always two by two." Say the website's editors.
Suggestions include:
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Recognising that fifty per cent of the world either aren't in a relationship or aren't into couples cuddles dictated by card companies the website has come up with 100 destinations perfect for avoiding Valentine's Day altogether and allowing people to love every minute of their holiday - solo.
"Are we anti-love? Absolutely not, we love all these great destinations. Anti-passion? No, have you seen our Top Ten Sexiest Hotels? We're just aware that the world isn't always two by two." Say the website's editors.
Suggestions include:
- Fabulous private villas so you can be left alone when all the couples are getting loved up on Feb 14th? High walls and gates included.
- Running away to sea. But pampering yourself while you do it with ten of the best spas at sea to ensure you do. Read More
- Curl up with a Valentine's Day rom-com where the guy always gets the girl. Just remember to do it in your own hotel screening room. Ten top choices.Now who do you think should win that Oscar?
- Ten destinations so golden you don't need jewellery to make it a 22 carat day
- Making your own fairytale ending with a choice of Chateaux so spectacular you don't need Prince Charming or Rapunzel to let down her blonde tresses. You can climb the tower yourself - to your luxury suite at the top.
- Escaping from a REALLY bad dat by hitting the open road and with ten great road trips to experience. Just you, a convertible and the open road ...
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Faces Of Love: Hafez & The Poets Of Shiraz Translated By Dick Davis
A giant of world literature, an eloquent princess, a dissolute satirist - these are the three voices translated from fourteenth-century Persian by Dick Davis in Faces of Love.
Together, they represent one of the most remarkable literary flowerings of any era. All three - Hafez, Jahan Malek Khatun, and Obayd-e Zakani - lived in Shiraz, a provincial capital in south-central Iran, and all drew support from arts-loving rulers at a time better known for invasions and political violence. Love was a frequent subject of their work: spiritual as well as secular, in varieties embracing every aspect of the human heart.
They could hardly have been more different. Hafez - destined to win fame throughout the world - wrote lyrical poetry that was subtle, elusive, and rich in ambiguity. Jahan - largely forgotten until recent decades - was a privileged princess who could evoke passion, longing and heartbreak with uncanny power. (As Davis says: "To have this extraordinary poet's fascinating and often very beautiful poems emerge from six hundred years of virtual oblivion seems almost miraculous") Obayd - a satirist and truth-teller - celebrated every pleasure of the flesh in language of astonishing and occasionally obscene honesty.
ISBN 9781933823539 RRP £24.99
Together, they represent one of the most remarkable literary flowerings of any era. All three - Hafez, Jahan Malek Khatun, and Obayd-e Zakani - lived in Shiraz, a provincial capital in south-central Iran, and all drew support from arts-loving rulers at a time better known for invasions and political violence. Love was a frequent subject of their work: spiritual as well as secular, in varieties embracing every aspect of the human heart.
They could hardly have been more different. Hafez - destined to win fame throughout the world - wrote lyrical poetry that was subtle, elusive, and rich in ambiguity. Jahan - largely forgotten until recent decades - was a privileged princess who could evoke passion, longing and heartbreak with uncanny power. (As Davis says: "To have this extraordinary poet's fascinating and often very beautiful poems emerge from six hundred years of virtual oblivion seems almost miraculous") Obayd - a satirist and truth-teller - celebrated every pleasure of the flesh in language of astonishing and occasionally obscene honesty.
ISBN 9781933823539 RRP £24.99
Because Of Beauvoir: Christianity & The Cultivation Of Female Genius By Alison E. Jasper
Because of Beauvoir does what many say is impossible: it demonstrates how women can flourish, without conflict, while being simultaneously Christian and feminist. Alison Jasper offers a vision of Julia Kristeva's "female genius" as the capacity of women to thrive and cultivate intellect within and across different cultural and theological environments.
Using the writings of English women from the 17th through the 21st centuries as living profiles, Jasper draws upon the creative power in the lives of real women to recognise and retrieve a female subjectivity - one that determines how women see and are seen after Simon de Beauvoir.
ISBN 9781602583214 RRP £33.50
Using the writings of English women from the 17th through the 21st centuries as living profiles, Jasper draws upon the creative power in the lives of real women to recognise and retrieve a female subjectivity - one that determines how women see and are seen after Simon de Beauvoir.
ISBN 9781602583214 RRP £33.50
Exclusive Insider Story Of The Delorean Scandal
Many people associate the DeLorean car with the Back to the Future films, but this insider story of the rise and fall of the DeLorean Motor Company is just as incredible, featuring embezzlement, sectarian violence, an FBI drugs sting and the direct involvement of Margaret Thatcher and her government - all told by a senior member of staff who was there from start to finish.
The DeLorean Story is the first account of the scandal written by a former employee, Nick Sutton, who was a senior manager at the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC), and sheds light on the political, business and social story from within the factory.
The short life of the eye-catching DeLorean DMC-12 sports car - a vision of the future with its gullwing doors and stainless steel body - began after John DeLorean secured financial backing from the British government to produce the cars in Northern Ireland, bringing much-needed employment and investment to a troubled region.
In a blaze of publicity, the DeLorean dream arrived in Belfast in the summer of 1978, attracting the brightest managers from the global automotive industry. The challenge was to build a car and a factory in 18 months with two prototypes and 72 acres of muddy fields in West Belfast as the basic ingredients.
The arrival brought newfound optimism to the area and created hundreds of jobs in the city, but money shortages and civil disturbances - the IRA hunger strike campaign occurred at this time - caused major disruptions.
Four years and almost 9,000 cars later the company went bust and John DeLorean's dream turned into a nightmare as he was tried for alleged drug offences, eventually to be found 'not guilty' due to entrapment by the FBI. His apparent charmed life continued when he was also found 'not guilty' of embezzling the missing equity money from the Belfast factory. His big ally, Colin Chapman of Lotus, also drew posthumous scrutiny.
Prior to John DeLorean's trials, Margaret Thatcher vetoed a plan by a UK consortium to restart the DeLorean site, which would have provided over 1,000 jobs. This book suggests, for the first time, that the former Prime Minister may have had knowledge about both the embezzlement and the drugs sting, and chose to reject the proposal to rid the country of a company whose name was about to be dragged through the mud.
The DeLorean Story reveals everything about the car, the people and the scandal, from 1978 to 2004, and is written by a man who was there from beginning to end.
Sales Information:
The DeLorean Story will be available from all good bookshops and direct from Haynes at www.haynes.co.uk call 01963 442030, priced £17.99.
The DeLorean Story
The car, the people, the scandal
By Nick Sutton
Publication: 7th February 2013
Format: Hardback
RRP: £17.99
ISBN: 9780857333148
The DeLorean Story is the first account of the scandal written by a former employee, Nick Sutton, who was a senior manager at the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC), and sheds light on the political, business and social story from within the factory.
The short life of the eye-catching DeLorean DMC-12 sports car - a vision of the future with its gullwing doors and stainless steel body - began after John DeLorean secured financial backing from the British government to produce the cars in Northern Ireland, bringing much-needed employment and investment to a troubled region.
In a blaze of publicity, the DeLorean dream arrived in Belfast in the summer of 1978, attracting the brightest managers from the global automotive industry. The challenge was to build a car and a factory in 18 months with two prototypes and 72 acres of muddy fields in West Belfast as the basic ingredients.
The arrival brought newfound optimism to the area and created hundreds of jobs in the city, but money shortages and civil disturbances - the IRA hunger strike campaign occurred at this time - caused major disruptions.
Four years and almost 9,000 cars later the company went bust and John DeLorean's dream turned into a nightmare as he was tried for alleged drug offences, eventually to be found 'not guilty' due to entrapment by the FBI. His apparent charmed life continued when he was also found 'not guilty' of embezzling the missing equity money from the Belfast factory. His big ally, Colin Chapman of Lotus, also drew posthumous scrutiny.
Prior to John DeLorean's trials, Margaret Thatcher vetoed a plan by a UK consortium to restart the DeLorean site, which would have provided over 1,000 jobs. This book suggests, for the first time, that the former Prime Minister may have had knowledge about both the embezzlement and the drugs sting, and chose to reject the proposal to rid the country of a company whose name was about to be dragged through the mud.
The DeLorean Story reveals everything about the car, the people and the scandal, from 1978 to 2004, and is written by a man who was there from beginning to end.
Sales Information:
The DeLorean Story will be available from all good bookshops and direct from Haynes at www.haynes.co.uk call 01963 442030, priced £17.99.
The DeLorean Story
The car, the people, the scandal
By Nick Sutton
Publication: 7th February 2013
Format: Hardback
RRP: £17.99
ISBN: 9780857333148
The Reindeer Botanist: Alf Erling Porsild, 1901-1977 By Wendy Dathan
This well-researched book is the first biography of one of Canada's most remarkable botanists. Alf Erling Porsild (1901-1977) grew up on the Arctic Station in West Greenland and later served as curator of botany at the National Museum of Canada. He collected thousands of specimens, greatly enlarging the National Herbarium and making it a superb research centre.
For nearly twenty years, Porsild studied reindeer activities in Alaska and the Northwest Territories as part of the Reindeer Project designed to encourage grazing animal husbandry among aboriginal peoples. He published extensively, and his meticulous research and observations have particular relevance today with the growing concern over global warming in the Arctic.)
ISBN 9781552385869 RRP £37.50
For nearly twenty years, Porsild studied reindeer activities in Alaska and the Northwest Territories as part of the Reindeer Project designed to encourage grazing animal husbandry among aboriginal peoples. He published extensively, and his meticulous research and observations have particular relevance today with the growing concern over global warming in the Arctic.)
ISBN 9781552385869 RRP £37.50
Dead Man's Curve
Rodney H. Degnan's crime thriller tells the story of a brutal murder that rocks the sleepy seaside town of Westlake on Sea. It follows maverick detective DCI Mick Mustard as he leads the investigation and unravels the shocking secret life of the victim. The book explores the clash of ‘street cop’ and 'management cop’ cultures and the heightening of tensions with the arrival of criminal profiler Professor Black whose findings send shockwaves through the village.
The prolonged investigation takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of twists and turns. How will this clash of cultures be resolved? Will the true suspect be captured or will a miscarriage of justice occur? Who is travelling in the Dead man’s curve and who will survive?
About the Author
The author is a retired Senior Police Officer, who was trained to investigate both serious and serial crimes. During his long career he worked alongside many experienced Senior Investigators (SIOs) and was responsible for selecting staff for the National Team of Crime Experts of SCAS (Serious Crime Analysis Section).
Currently he is advising the Police in the United Arab Emirates where he is responsible for recruiting and managing a team of crime experts across all fields of investigation including forensics, crime scene and intelligence.
He has travelled extensively and has international police experience with the FBI in Quantico, the Canadian Police including the RCMP and Vancouver City Police. His work in Europe includes giving training to police in Cyprus, France and the Netherlands.
ISBN- 978-0-7552-1508-9
RRP- paperback 9.99 available as E Book 3.99
Publishers-www.authorsonline.co.uk
The prolonged investigation takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of twists and turns. How will this clash of cultures be resolved? Will the true suspect be captured or will a miscarriage of justice occur? Who is travelling in the Dead man’s curve and who will survive?
About the Author
The author is a retired Senior Police Officer, who was trained to investigate both serious and serial crimes. During his long career he worked alongside many experienced Senior Investigators (SIOs) and was responsible for selecting staff for the National Team of Crime Experts of SCAS (Serious Crime Analysis Section).
Currently he is advising the Police in the United Arab Emirates where he is responsible for recruiting and managing a team of crime experts across all fields of investigation including forensics, crime scene and intelligence.
He has travelled extensively and has international police experience with the FBI in Quantico, the Canadian Police including the RCMP and Vancouver City Police. His work in Europe includes giving training to police in Cyprus, France and the Netherlands.
ISBN- 978-0-7552-1508-9
RRP- paperback 9.99 available as E Book 3.99
Publishers-www.authorsonline.co.uk