A Second World War journey from the persepective of a man from South Yorkshire, who would join the Royal Engineers and witness events such as the Battle of Britain, journey across the Atlantic to Egypt and take part in the North Africa campaign. He would be captured during the retreat to Tobruk in Libya in 1941. His war years would be spent as a prisoner of war in notorious camps in Italy such as Sulmona, before transfer to the E715 work cmp next to one of the Auschwitz concentration camps...

Kathryn Hunter is one of the most distinctive performers on the modern stage. Her shapeshifting abilities have seen her play Shakespearean roles as diverse as King Lear*,* Richard III, Katharina, Cleopatra, Puck, and Timon of Athens. Her role as the witches in Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth introduced her distinctive approach to Shakespeare to a wider audience, winning her the 2021 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is also an accomplished Shak...

As many as one in 20 women in the western world suffer bouts of uncontrolled binge-eating. Going without food for long periods, making yourself vomit and taking laxatives you don't need are also common and are symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Such illness costs lives if not successfully treated.Now in its second edition, Peter Cooper's sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide gives a clear explanation of the disorder and the serious health issues that can result from it. He describes the...

The complete set of self-help guides from the popular Overcoming series. Each guide is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based therapy which is recommended by the NHS for the treatment of a large number of psychological difficulties. Each guide comprises a step-by-step self-help programme based on CBT and contains:-Useful information about the disorder-Practical strategies and techniques based on CBT-Advice on how to keep recovery going-F...

Tommy the street musician is murdered in a London shop doorway one bitterly cold December night in 1882. One hundred and thirty years later his troubled spirit befriends a young violinist, Tamara, granddaughter of Polish refugees and encourages her to help him answer the questions "Who?" and "Why?". In doing so she confronts her own problems with the world. The story is vibrant and funny showing twenty-first century life through the eyes of a Victorian street urchin. The themes are occasio...

Step-by-step - the proven path to recovery from binge eating disorderBinge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder but is often misunderstood or dismissed. It can be extremely difficult to talk about due to the feelings of shame and distress it can cause. Many never seek treatment, and those that do can face long waiting lists, efforts that don't work, or a feeling hopeless about the possibility of change.In this sympathetic and supportive ...

The legendary country music songwriter known as the Storyteller delivers the genre's most bracing, hilarious, and unique memoir, bringing to life long-gone characters from Nashville's streets and barrooms and detailing his one-of-a-kind journey in music. This expanded edition of Hall's original 1979 book includes never-before-heard poems and vignettes—read by the author—and new chapters that bring us up to date with Hall as he sits with President Carter, caps his recording career, quits dr...

In the quaint town of Woodland, where animals talk and adventures abound, Uncle Wiggily, the beloved rabbit gentleman, embarks on a thrilling quest for a hidden fortune. Guided by a mysterious map, he navigates treacherous paths, outwits cunning foes, and uncovers secrets that have long been buried. Join Uncle Wiggily and his loyal companions, including Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy and Policeman Dog, as they race against time to claim the legendary treasure. But beware, for danger lurks around e...

Children of the Amulet (ISBN# Softcover 0-7388-2124-1) is a childrens adventure fantasy fiction Novel.It is easily read at 38,800 words and 140 pages.Written at a grade understanding level of 5.1 - 8, it has a reading ease of 81% making it ideal for children who are 8 to 13 years old.It is the tale of a sister, a brother,(Kate and Paul) their cousin David and friend Megan, who are on holidays at a farm in South Wangaratta, Victoria Australia. The farm is owned by th...

Learn the principles behind object-oriented programming and within a few chapters create a fully functional Ruby application. You'll also gain a basic understanding of many ancillary technologies such as databases, XML, web frameworks, and networking - some of which are needed as part of a fully functioning Ruby application.Based on the bestselling first and second editions, Beginning Ruby, Third Edition is a leading guide to learn Ruby from the ground up. The new edition ...

The garden at Wychwood, at the foot of the Great Western Tiers in northern Tasmania, is one of the world's most magical places. Wychwood combines Scandinavian design sensibilities with temperate-climate country-garden charm. And to top it off, the idyllic Mole Creek, which is home to brown trout and a platypus, runs through the back of the property.Wychwood commemorates a garden over 22 years in the making, brought to life by a very special family who dreamt of the simple ...

Ryan thought he had it all: A beautiful sex goddess of a girlfriend who gave him a good life. Then he discovered Carrie had a secret...