Liz Smith, once called the nation's favourite fictional grandmother, is a familiar face to all TV and cinema viewers. She is most often recognised for her role of Nana in The Royle Family and has appeared in numerous productions over the years. OUR BETTY is Liz's life story - from her cosseted yet lonely childhood with her beloved grandparents (her mother died giving birth to Liz's stillborn sibling), through the war with the WRENS, marriage and children, divorce and poverty, long years wo...

The Red Rose bar is the centre of the city and draws the youth a little closer. Whether they’re in search of redemption like Gabriel or a way to forget the past like Nila, they find something there. This collection of stories explores the power of love and art in overcoming the darkest of experiences. Naya will take you to the mirrors of your soul while Tara proves that desperation can sometimes win the day. There is great darkness in the city, but the youth can still see the light.

This book follows the journeys of five characters, each with an important self-development lesson to learn.William Worrier is a boy who starts with a big black cloud over his head because he worries so much. As he learns to focus on the positive aspects of his life, his black cloud shrinks.Eddie Envy is always wanting what others have and begins with big green eyes. But as he learns to turn envy into inspiration, his green eyes gradually grow smaller.Lily is a girl who just wants to be lik...

A tribute to legendary restaurateur Elaine Kaufman and her renowned Manhattan creative melting pot.Elaine’s was a world-famous New York restaurant that became home to writers and celebrities. Owner Elaine Kaufman was known to be New York feisty,” controversial, often rude, always blunt, with the flare of Gertrude Stein and Dorothy Parker.Elaine was highly respected and also frequently feared, and Elaine’s the restaurant received the public’s love and prais...

A unique perspective on the influence and enduring fascination of Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisWhat Jackie Taught Us offers insights about how Jackie lived with poise, grace, and zest, including wisdom about image and style, focus, courage and vision, men, marriage, and motherhood.After more than a decade in print, this commemorative edition features fourteen new essays from notable individuals amplifying the ways in which Jackie’s life has influenced...

Michael McCarty has played a major role in defining a uniquely modern American attitude to cooking, dining, and entertaining since 1979, when he opened his first acclaimed Michael's restaurant in Santa Monica, California. McCarty's approach, now enjoyed on both coasts with the opening of Michael's New York in 1989, has always been refreshingly simple: start with the best ingredients, cook them in simple ways that highlight their natural qualities, pair them with great wines, and serve them...

`This book will serve well a diverse audience - in policy formulation and practice determination at all levels - who are committed to the nation′s health and well-being′ - Dianne Willcocks, Vice Chancellor, York St John UniversityCritical Thinking in Health & Social Care is designed to equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools they need to critically examine practice in their own workplace.The book presents a range of different approaches, which have...

JOTTINGS is a collection of the stories that Liz Smith has written over the years. Sometimes they explore the darker side of life and what may occur out of the public gaze: a rich and lonely housewife neglects her child and the nanny subjects her charge to unpleasant and adult scenes; a man's wish for fame catapults him into prison and mistaken notoriety; an unhappy wife loses her only friend and is haunted by her.Other stories are more amusing: the sexy, man-eating woman who runs ...

Want to improve your health, lose weight and keep it off for life? Director of award-winning weight loss documentary Unsupersize Me and Carly Asse and food and health writer Liz Smith show you how to quickly and easily transform your kitchen into a plant-based paradise.

UnSupersize Me subject Tracy Ryan lost an impressive 200lbs and ran a half marathon on the whole food plant-based diet - now you can make the same healthy and tasty food at home. Personal trainer and nutrition expert Carly Asse and food writer Liz Smith show you how to cook simple, delicious and healthy whole food plant-based recipes. Overhaul your diet and prepare to feel seriously good with the Unsupersize Me cookbook!

E-learning is a new, exciting and increasingly popular way of learning for health and social care professionals, both in the pre- and post-qualification stages. However, many people are apprehensive about what it involves and whether they will be able to study effectively in this way.This book is designed to help students and their tutors to become acquainted with the issues and methods around being an online learner in health and social care. It gives practical advice and provides...

Let's Learn Funny ABCSimple and colorful! Let's learn funny ABC the easy way.It is the Parent's responsibility to ensure that learning is fun for the Kids. In this book I will cover the 26 Letters of the Alphabet. It is very important to invest in your Kid's learning and mental health. Learning the alphabet can be a bit difficult for some children. My vision is to make learning fun and easy for the crucial and influential ages of young children. Act now and download your co...