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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...

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 ...

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...

Tamara's in serious trouble. The young violinist is held captive in a New York hotel room and, deeply scared, she pleads for help from the only person in the world who can help her. But Tommy is the ghost of a Victorian street urchin. He knows nothing about the world outside the streets of Stepney in the East End of London and certainly nothing about the 21st century which appears so alien to him. But, by using all his ingenuity, he embarks on an extraordinary journey that involves getting...

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 ...

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...

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...

Step-by-step - the proven path to recovery from bulimia nervosaStringent dieting and making yourself vomit after overeating are common features of bulimia nervosa, as are depression, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness. This illness causes great distress to sufferers and those who care about them, but in recent years there have been real advances in treatment.In the fourth edition of this sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide, you will find a clear expla...

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS OVERCOMING YOUR CHILD'S FEARS AND WORRIESDoes your child suffer from fears and worries that affect their behaviour or keep them awake at night?Fears and worries are very common among children with around 15% thought to suffer from anxiety disorders; the most commonly identified emotional or behavioural problems among children. However, if left unchecked, they can cause more serious problems such as school av...

Addresses the role of structure in semantic analysis from the perspective of theories of meaning using rich theories of types. Also relates the theory of frames to these type theories as introducing, to some extent, similar structure into semantic analysis. The authors show how a structured approach is necessary to appropriately analyse phenomena in areas as diverse as lexical semantics and the semantics of attitudinal constructions referring to psychological states. In particular, these a...

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...