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When Helen was 20, she met Garry Newlove at a local disco. They married in 1986 and had three daughters.…
On 10 August 2007, Garry was brutally beaten by a gang of youths outside the family home in Warrington. He died two days later. It was an act of violence that shocked the nation and would have a profound impact on the lives of Helen and her children.After the ordeal of a ten-week trial and the murder conviction of three youths, Helen held a press conference, giving a speech that attracted national media attention and propelled her into the role of a campaigner for victims’ rights and against the lawlessness that blights so many of our towns and cities.In 2010, Helen was appointed a seat in the House of Lords among some of the most powerful and influential people in the country. Today, she is Baroness Newlove of Warrington, a tireless campaigner against antisocial behaviour and for the rights of victims and witnesses.In this engaging memoir, Helen recounts how her family was shattered by Garry’s murder and how good unexpectedly came out of evil. Her remarkable story is not one of politics and committees; it is about real people and the impact that crime has on us all.The Hurricane Girls: The inspirational true story of the women who dared to fly
By Jo Wheeler. 2018
Celebrating the lives of the magnificent women, the ATA girls, who courageously flew Spitfires, Tiger Moths, Lancaster Bombers and many…
other aircraft during World War Two.These extraordinary women, Mary Ellis, Jackie Moggridge and Pauline Gower are just a few of the remarkable stories inside . . . Since the invention of aeroplanes, women have taken to the skies. They have broken records, performed daredevil stunts and faced such sexism and prejudice that they were effectively barred from working as pilots.That changed in the Second World War. Led by firebrand Pauline Gower, an elite group of British women were selected as ferry pilots to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary. They risked their lives flying munitions and equipment for the boys on the front line.Flying day and night without radio; dodging storms, barrage balloons and anti-aircraft fire; and with only a map, compass and their eyesight to guide them, they navigated the treacherous wartime skies.____________The Hurricane Girls is the thrilling, moving and inspirational story of the female air force who once ruled our skies.How to do Relationships: A step-by-step guide to nurturing your relationship and making love last
By Anjula Mutanda, Relate. 2013
The ultimate relationship guide from Relate - full of warm and friendly advice, case studies, exercises, questionnaires and key life…
moments to focus on. Your one stop shop to building, navigating and maintaining meaningful connections. 'Something to learn in every chapter' -- ***** Reader review'Should be compulsory reading for everyone' -- ***** Reader review'This is a MUST HAVE book for anyone' -- ***** Reader review'A very insightful book full of common sense' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************************The course of true love isn't always smooth, but rocky relationships needn't be a recurring pattern.Written in conjunction with Relate, this guide will help you learn what makes relationships work, where they can falter, and how you can maintain a lasting, meaningful and loving connection.- Discover how your personalities and past experiences affect you both- Break negative patterns to build a happier foundation- Navigate relationship choices, such as moving in together, marriage and starting a family- Overcome any relationship obstacle with problem-solving techniquesWith guidance and support on every aspect of loving relationships, from the moment you meet 'the one' to growing old together, this positive and accessible book is the ultimate relationship guide.How To Stop Smoking And Stay Stopped For Good: fully revised and updated
By Gillian Riley. 2007
Everyone knows how bad smoking is for them: about half of all regular cigarette smokers will be killed by their…
habit, but they just can't seem to give up. If you're really serious about giving up smoking then this is the book that will not only help you to stop, but to stay stopped for good.Gillian Riley's techniques allow you to understand your nicotine addiction, take control and break your smoking habit. There is a step-by-step giving up programme that is easy to follow and really works. Even in stressful situations, or when boredom sets in, you'll soon realise that even though the freedom and opportunity to smoke is there, you have chosen not to.How to Stop Smoking and Stay Stopped for Good will even help you to give up smoking without gaining weight.How to Adopt a Child: Your step-by-step guide to adopting and parenting
By Louise Allen. 2021
From understanding what adoption is, through to step by step guidance on the entire process and the challenges that come…
up along the way, this is the only book you will need to read on adoption.Written by an author who was adopted herself, who has looked after over twenty children and who works with a fostering and adoption agency that deals specifically with breakdowns, this book will teach you how to confidently navigate the system and build a strong and lasting relationship with your child.Whilst very much being the unvarnished truth, this is an empowering guide that will ensure you feel in control and know where to turn to for help no matter what:With a positive attitude and the right tools, adopting a child can be very rewarding - don't try to overthink it, don't try to love, just do right by them and as you learn about each other the love, kindness and acceptance will grow.How To Pull Girls: An Insider Guide To Success With Women
By Julia Bruni. 2003
For many men, changes in society have made it harder to get to know women and pulling has become more…
difficult than it's ever been. The result is that many capable and otherwise successful young men feel frustrated by not having a girlfriend - or even a lay. How to Pull Girls gives the lowdown on how to meet and charm girls. Whether you need to relax and set women at ease, or to understand how girls think and what motivates them, Julia Bruni has all the insider information, analysing the pulling game from every angle. How to Pull Girls is packed full with useful strategies and techniques for every stage of the women-charming mission and will transform you from a Mr Normal to a James Bond in a matter of minutes. This is the essential pulling tool kit 'Women, be warned. Julia's on their side and she is telling them our secrets!'' Kathy LetteHow to Pull: A girl's must-have guide to meeting and dating men
By Tom Kimble. 2008
Most single girls will tell you that meeting and dating men is a minefield. Yet so many relationship books tell…
girls the things they don't want to hear (why all men are scoundrels) as opposed to what they really want to know - how to navigate that minefield to meet, date and ultimately bag, the man of their dreams.How to Pull fills that gap in the relationship book market. It's packed with all the essentials from how to hook him with that first look, to dating scenarios, moving in for the kill, playing the texting or email game and what to wear on a first date. What's more, it's written by a man and by allowing girls to understand how an insider thinks, it answers all the questions they agonise over: how long should you wait to return his text, does it pay to seem busy or desired by other men and what does he want his friends to think when they meet you. How to Pull is a fun, indispensable guide to finding (and keeping) a man that all single girls will be desperate to get their hands on.Help Your Children Cope With Your Divorce: A Relate Guide
By Paula Hall. 2007
Children of all ages can be devastated by the news that their parents are splitting up. Even those who have…
been living in a highly conflictual situation are often shocked by their parents' final decision to separate. For most children, separation means major changes to family life and often losing a parent. The long-term impacts of divorce are now widely recognised with increasing chances of problems at school, criminal behaviour, problems in their own relationships and mental illness.This guide will provide you with clear advice and guidance on how to minimise the impact of your relationship breakdown on your children. Including:- An explanation of the age-specific issues that children face when they find out their family is breaking up- Professional comment, stories and quotes from children- Checklists and case studiesAcknowledging the personal difficulties faced by the adult who has made the decision to leave, as well as the adult who feels they are being abandoned, this sensitive, accessible guide is a must for all parents going through divorce or separation who are concerned for their children.How it Works: The Sister (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)
By Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris. 2017
The PERFECT STOCKING FILLER for anyone who has been having the same argument since 2001 or who no longer has…
ANY of their own clothes left, i.e. someone who is, or has ever been a sister.'This is a sister.Wherever you go, whatever you do, a sister will always be there.Which can get really annoying.'_____________'Over the years, Gareth has bought his sister Kelly every possible birthday present he can find related to the film he remembers her enjoying in 1989.Kelly has had to come to terms with the idea that though they spent half their lives together, Gareth was not really paying attention for most of it.'This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.'Hilarious' StylistHelp! My Teenager is an Alien: The Everyday Situation Guide for Parents
By Sarah Newton. 2007
It was all so easy in the beginning. There you were with your tiny bundle of joy, looking forward to…
their first word, first steps, first day at school. You felt proud and privileged to be a parent and it wasn't until their teens that you began to wonder where it all went wrong . . .Suddenly your child is transformed into a sulky and disobedient teenager whose only means of communication consists of grunts and door slamming. You're nearing the end of your tether — but rest assured, here is a teen expert who has the skills and knowledge to help you regain control. Sarah Newton has years of experience working with teenagers, and is the expert for the popular ITV2 series My Teen's a Nightmare – I'm Moving Out!. By following her advice you will see how the barriers can be broken down and a new level of understanding reached between you and your child. Try Sarah's methods out at home and see what a difference they can make to your family life.How it Works: The Brother (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)
By Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris. 2017
THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER for anyone that has ever had a brother, is a brother or has ever thought about…
murdering one.Aisling has a butterfly book.Ryan has a book about fish.Ryan has decided this is not fair for a reason that will become no clearer over the next six days of his going on and on about it. _____________Music-making is easy when you are brothers like these Everly Brothers.Phil knows what Don is thinking.Don knows what Phil is thinking.Don is thinking, 'I hate you'. Phil is also thinking, 'I hate you'. Two brothers in perfect harmony.This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' StylistHow it Works: The Baby (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)
By Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris. 2017
THE PERFECT GIFT for those deluded fools who are expecting a little miracle . . . Allyce is taking Rainbeau…
to a local mother-and-baby group. It takes her forty five minutes to pack the bag with the change mat, nappies, wipes, nappy bags Sudocrem, milk, muslins, teething powders, rice cakes, bibs, Calpol, spare clothes, dummy, first aid kit, Mr Bun-Bun and hand gel.The playgroup is two minutes away. _____________The hospital follows Jasmine's birth plan so she can have a drug-free delivery.'I am glad it was all natural,' shouts Jasmine over the hissing and beeping and clanking and the hum of the lights. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' StylistHimglish and Femalese: Why women don't get why men don't get them
By Jean Hannah Edelstein. 2010
As we tumble headlong into the second decade of the third millennium, we are in an era of unprecedented freedom…
to be whatever we want to be, in defiance of fusty old gender stereotypes. But while the women revel in ruling the boardroom, the men make magic in the kitchen, and everyone does rather unusual things in the bedroom, all of this freedom does have its downside: without understanding the fundamental differences between the genders, we're in for an era of dire confusion when it comes to living with the other half of humanity.But don't furrow your brow. Jean Hannah Edelstein is here to lead you through the perplexing questions of what it means to be a man or a woman in the twenty-first century.With a spectacular talent for unpicking social trends, Edelstein draws equally on experiential and anecdotal evidence, as well as the latest scientific studies, delivering a witty, edgy and definitive manual to understanding your partner/husband/boyfriend/girlfriend. Welcome a fresh new expert on men and women and the contradictory languages they speak.How Could He Do It?
By Emma Charles. 2011
'In many ways we were an ordinary family: mum, dad, two kids, three dogs, one rabbit, two guinea pigs. I…
stayed at home, studying with the Open University, and dad worked, and the kids went to private schools. We lived in a rather nice semi in a rather nice area of Edinburgh, with a rather nice Volvo in the drive, and took rather nice holidays, wearing rather nice clothes. I loved Daniel deeply and I thought - no, I was sure - he loved me deeply, too. And we both loved our kids deeply (I thought). And that was as it should be. We had it made.In some ways we weren't a completely ordinary family. There was Daniel, for one; he worked for most of the time we were married as a ship's engineer, and so he was away from home for up to four months and then home on leave for up to two. And Tamsin, our fifteen-year-old daughter, had specific learning difficulties. But I'm pretty ordinary: an unlikely heroine. I am disabled because of back problems. I'm pretty fat - I've put on a lot of weight through lack of exercise and, yes, comfort-eating! Not the stuff of movies.But I never for a moment dreamt that my family was all that extraordinary - until that day when Tamsin broke down and told me that her father, my loving husband, had been sexually abusing her.'How to Have Great Sex
By Jo Hemmings. 2012
When you want to buy or rent your dream home, you go to an estate agent. When you want to…
learn to cook, you buy a recipe book from TV's latest celebrity chef. But who is there for you when you want to learn about having great sex? Or when you want to revive a flagging sex life? How to Have Great Sex is the answer. This step-by-step guide takes you from the underrated pleasures of a good snog through to the best positions for having that quickie in a forbidden place and gives you all the advice you need on:- How to initiate sex- How to talk dirty- How to give and get great oral sex- How to enjoy casual, safe sex - How to make love to the same partner for the rest of your lifeWhether you are a novice wanting to move on from the basics of the missionary position, or an experienced lover aching to know how to pep up your sex life, you'll find it all explained between these sheets in explicit, intimate, fun and supersexy detail.How to Have a Healthy Divorce: A Relate Guide
By Paula Hall. 2008
The process of divorce can be an emotionally devastating experience and, on the practical side, the financial and legal strains…
can be a major source of stress. But approaching divorce with the right advice and support can help you turn the experience into a chance for personal growth and development, so you can look to the future with a realistic optimism.How to Have a Healthy Divorce will help you to embrace the reality of the situation, gain more understanding of what went wrong in your marriage and help you handle the rollercoaster of emotions involved in a break up. In clear and simple steps, this practical guide will show you how to:- Overcome actual and potential challenges- Accept your past, present and future circumstances- Formulate a personal action plan that includes practical points on financial and legal matters- Build a relationship with your ex so you can communicate effectivelyThis is an accessible, sympathetic and uncomplicated guide to facing divorce with pragmatism and optimism, helping you to emerge from a healthy divorce with valuable lessons learnt and the tools to build a secure and fulfilling future.How to Grow a Grown Up: Prepare your teen for the real world
By Dr Dominique Thompson, Fabienne Vailes. 2019
Whether you have a teen who is struggling with exam pressure, a young adult who hasn’t settled into university life…
or you are curious about what lies ahead for your younger child, How to Grow a Grown Up will help you to build your child's confidence and resilience - so they can become a strong, happy and independent adult.We’re fast approaching the 3rd decade of the 21st century and it’s a very different world from the one in which parents (and teachers) grew up in. Challenging issues have come together – including cyber bullying, ‘always-on’ culture and ever increasing pressure to do well – to create a perfect storm. The result is that teenagers and young adults are now less prepared for a more challenging world – and if they don’t develop the skills they need to help them thrive they can become easy prey to mental health problems.In this book Dr Dominique Thompson, the UK’s leading GP on student mental health and educational expert Fabienne Vailes, reveal what exactly parents need to do to help teenagers and young adults in this new world – and how to manage problems along the way. It includes:*An overview of the pressures and problems facing this generation of young people - why are they increasingly stressed, anxious or suffering from mental health issues*What exactly parents can do to help their teens and young adults become healthily independent, navigate challenges and flourish in preparation for adult life*How pastoral care at universities and workplaces is changing, and what a parent’s role could and should be *Ways to recognise the signs of mental health distress and what to do about it, particularly dealing with problems from a distanceA Heart So Big
By Rio Hogarty. 2014
ONE WOMAN. 140 NEEDY CHILDREN. A FOSTER MOTHER'S INSPIRING LIFE STORY. Rio Hogarty has always opened her home and her…
heart to children in need. And she has never stopped. A Heart So Big is the astonishing and moving story of Rio's life and how she has tried to make a difference.It includes stories of trauma, Rio has rescued children from the direst of circumstances, and her own heartache, but also the humour and love of a life spent fostering over 140 children. A heart-warming and uplifting account for fans ofMollie Moran's Aprons and Silver Spoons. 'She is instinctively protective of children in need, and doesn't take "no" for an answer. She's also fearless.' The HeraldA Half Baked Idea: Winner of the Fortnum & Mason’s Debut Food Book Award
By Olivia Potts. 2019
WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON'S DEBUT FOOD BOOK AWARD'A tender and beautifully written tour-de-force on love, grief, hope and…
cake. If this is not the book of the summer, I will eat my wig. An absolute triumph' THE SECRET BARRISTER 'An utterly beautiful, moving, bittersweet book on love and loss. I loved it' DOLLY ALDERTON _____________________________________________________When Olivia Potts was just twenty five, her mother died. Stricken with grief, she did something life changing and rather ridiculous: she gave up a high-flying legal career to study at the notoriously difficult Le Cordon Bleu, despite not being able to cook. No one ever told Olivia you couldn't bake your way to happiness - but could you?_______________________________________________ 'A brilliant, brave and beautiful book: funny and charming; utterly inspiring and life-affirming' Olivia Sudjic'A heart-wrenching yet humorous portrayal of grief, a delicious collection of recipes, an inspirational tale of changing careers, and a feel good love story' Vogue'Funny, sharp and sad. I laughed so much (and I cried)' Ella Risbridger, author of Midnight Chicken'An honest, brave and funny account of what it is to love, to lose love and how to make macarons' RedGypsy Bride: One girl's true story of falling in love with a gypsy boy
By Sam Skye Lee. 2011
'I felt like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and all the other fairy-tale princesses, and Pat was my Prince Charming.'Sam…
Skye Lee had often thought about getting married, but never imagined that her dress would be bright pink with flashing lights and weigh a staggering 20-stone. But then she didn't count on having a gypsy wedding...It's rare for a 'gorger', or non-traveller, to marry into the gypsy community. But after a shocking childhood tragedy, Sam found the comfort she needed from an unxpected source - Patrick and his family of travellers.Gypsy Bride is the heartwarming true story of how an ordinary girl finds herself discovering an extraordinary world. A place where 'grabbing' is a sign a boy fancies you, six-year-olds get spray tans, and christenings, weddings and funerals are jaw-droppingly flamboyant.This love story is more than boy meets girl. It's about a girl who falls in love with a whole race of people and their wonderful ways.