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Planning A Baby?: How to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy and Give Your Baby the Best Possible Start
By Dr Sarah Brewer. 2004
Planning a Baby? is all about giving your baby the best possible start in life. By taking maximum care of…
your health in the six important months before your new child is even conceived, you can optimise the chances of having a healthy baby. The first few weeks of gestation are critical. Research has shown that undernourishment during this time - often before the mother is even aware she is pregnant - can affect the baby a long way into the future. It is linked with the subsequent development of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes in middle age.In this completely updated and revised edition, Dr Sarah Brewer provides the latest groundbreaking research and gives advice on:-Contraceptive advances-Lifestyle and factors that affect early pregnancy-Conception itself - the myths and the facts-Which vitamins and minerals are needed, including the use of folic acid-Advice for vegetarians-Sperm health-An overview of the causes of miscarriageThis book aims to give potential parents all the tools they require before embarking on one of life's greatest adventures - conception, pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby.The Pictorial Key To The Tarot: A Visual Companion to the Rider Waite Tarot
By A. E. Waite. 2021
Picture your fate, forecast your future and transform your fortune An illustrated guide to the world famous Original Rider Waite…
Tarot - the most popular deck in the world.Unlock the secrets of the tarot with renowned scholar of the occult, A E Waite. Featuring the original card artwork by Pamela Colman Smith, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot is an insightful card-by-card analysis of the 78-card Rider Waite Tarot deck featuring both regular and reverse meanings. This illuminating book is the ultimate guide to mastering the art of tarot.The Penguin Book of Ghosts: Haunted England
By Jacqueline Simpson, Jennifer Westwood. 2008
Shiver at the story of the malevolent apparition of 50 Berkeley Square no one has survived seeing. Listen for the…
tapping cane, when Jeremy Bentham’s mummified body walks through the corridors of University College. Watch out for the Roman centurion who still patrols the causeway linking Mersea Island to Essex. Shudder at the ghosts of kings and queens that keep returning to their old home at Windsor. Beware the black dog of Shap Fell: a sighting presages fatal accidents. England’s history echoes with stories of unquiet spirits and hauntings, of headless highwaymen and grey ladies, of premonitions of death and indelible blood-stains. Here, county by county and place by place, Jennifer Westwood and Jacqueline Simpson gather together all the most interesting supernatural tales from The Lore of the Land. From a ghostly army marching across Cumbria to landlords’ appeals against rates (because no one will rent their haunted house), from the phantom hitchhiker of the Blackwall Tunnel to Francis Drake’s drum summoning him when England is in danger, these fascinating and unforgettable stories are part of our legendary past – and present.The Pendulum Book
By Jack F Chandu. 1988
The science of using a pendulum or a divining road, also known as dowsing, consists of obtaining information from or…
through the subconscious, by subconsciously making a pendulum or divining rod move. From finding lost objects to making contact with your subconscious, once you have mastered the use of the pendulum you will find countless opportunities for its use.These step-by-step instructions and exercises are easy to follow. Most people find that they achieve results by the third day of practice. No special aptitude is required; anyone who is prepared to apply themselves seriously will learn how to use the pendulum successfully.Have you ever laughed so much you wet yourself - just a little bit? Or found yourself crossing your legs…
on the doorstep frantically searching for your keys? Do you get up at night to go to the toilet more than once?An estimated 200 million people around the world suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. It's an embarrassing problem that affects women disproportionately as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. In The Pelvic Floor Bible, Jane Simpson argues that it's time for us all to feel the squeeze and celebrate the wonder of our pelvic floor muscles. She shows you how to incorporate pelvic floor exercises as part of your daily routine in order to prevent issues in later life and cure existing problems now. Learn how to treat common problems such as stress incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse, get back into shape post-pregnancy and enjoy a healthy sex life at every stage of your life. Incontinence is both preventable and curable through pelvic floor exercises and rehabilitation but too many people assume nothing can be done, follow incorrect advice or are ashamed to seek help. We need to end the taboo now.Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES- Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbour?- How did the Americans underestimate the Japanese?-…
What were 'banzai charges,' and how did the discipline of the Japanese lead to their downfall?FOLLOW the lethal turns of World War II through the theatre of the Pacific War. From the devastating attack on Pearl Harbour to the decisive triumph of the Allies at Guadalcanal, the entry of Japan and America to the fighting changed the course of World War II completely.JAPAN'S DEADLY OFFENSIVE, AMERICA'S DECISIVE VICTORYWritten by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, THE PACIFIC WAR 1941-1943 is an essential, accessible introduction to the battles that defined Pacific conflict in World War II.Operation Crossbow: The Untold Story of the Search for Hitler’s Secret Weapons
By Allan Williams. 2011
The story of the photographic intelligence work undertaken from a country house at Medmenham, Buckinghamshire, is one of the great…
lost stories of the Second World War . At its peak in 1944, almost 2,000 British and American men and women worked at the top-secret Danesfield House, interpreting photographs - the majority stereoscopic so they could be viewed in 3D - to unlock secrets of German military activity and weapons development. Millions of aerial photographs were taken by Allied pilots, flying unarmed modified Spitfires and Mosquitos on missions over Nazi Europe. it was said that an aircraft could land, the photographs be developed and initial interpretation completed within two hours - marking the culmination of years of experiments in aerial intelligence techniques.Their finest hour began in 1943, during the planning stages of the Allied invasion of Europe, when Douglas Kendall, who masterminded the interpretation work at Medmenham, led the hunt for Hitler's secret weapons. Operation Crossbow would grow from a handful of photographic interpreters to the creation of a hand-picked team, and came to involve interpreters from across the Medmenham spectrum, including the team of aircraft specialists led by the redoubtable Constance Babington Smith. In November that year, whilst analysing photographs of Peenemunde in northern Germany, they spotted a small stunted aircraft on a ramp. This intelligence breakthrough linked the Nazi research station with a growing network of sites in northern France, where ramps were being constructed aligned not only with London, but targets throughout southern Britain.Through the combined skill and dedication of the Crossbow team and the heroism of the Allied pilots, throughout late 1943 and 1944 V-weapon launch sites were located and through countermeasures destroyed, saving hundreds of thousands of lives, and changing the course of the war.Operation Crossbow is a wonderful story of human endeavour and derring-do, told for the first time.One Man's Odyssey
By Ian Pearce. 1986
Dr Ian Pearce is one of the foremost cancer specialists and is best known for his unorthodox treatment and pioneering…
work.Author of The Gate of Healing, Dr Pearce now writes an account of his personal spiritual journey which has led him away from the conventional, orthodox establishment point of view. A spiritual journey which has been responsible for sending him out on his mission of healing and holistic care.An inspirational, deeply profound work from a truly great man.Once Upon a Time in Iraq
By James Bluemel, Renad Mansour. 2020
In war, there is no easy victory.When troops invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime, most people expected…
an easy victory. Instead, the gamble we took was a grave mistake, and its ramifications continue to reverberate through the lives of millions, in Iraq and the West. As we gain more distance from those events, it can be argued that many of the issues facing us today – the rise of the Islamic State, increased Islamic terrorism, intensified violence in the Middle East, mass migration, and more – can be traced back to the decision to invade Iraq.In The Iraq War, award-winning documentary maker James Bluemel collects first-hand testimony from those who lived through the horrors of the invasion and whose actions were dictated by such extreme circumstances. It takes in all sides of the conflict – working class Iraqi families watching their country erupt into civil war; soldiers and journalists on the ground; American families dealing with the grief of losing their son or daughter; parents of a suicide bomber coming to terms with unfathomable events – to create the most in-depth and multi-faceted portrait of the Iraq War to date. Accompanying a major BBC series, James Bluemel’s book is an essential account of a conflict that continues to shape our world, and a startling reminder of the consequences of our past decisions.On War
By Carl Clausewitz. 1968
Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this landmark treatise on…
the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought.In line with Napoleon's own military actions, he illustrated the need to annihilate the enemy and make a strong display of one's power in an 'absolute war' without compromise. But he was also careful to distinguish between war and politics, arguing that war could only be justified when debate was no longer adequate, and that if undertaken, its aim should ultimately be to improve the wellbeing of the nation.On Conspiracies (Penguin Great Ideas)
By Niccolo Machiavelli. 2013
Machiavelli is one of the most famous strategists of all time. In this collection he discusses the dangers of conspiracies,…
and the component parts of an army, vital for gaining and holding power in his day. He also gives advice on tactics and discipline, and explains why promises made under force ought not to be kept. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.OMG It's Twins!: Get Your Twins to Their First Birthday Without Losing Your Mind
By Alison Perry. 2021
You’re having twins – don’t panic!There’s little that will prepare you for the moment you hear the words: “You’re having…
twins!” You might feel shocked, delighted, scared, horrified, amused – or a mixture of all of the above. As a twin mum herself, award-winning parenting blogger and podcaster Alison Perry has first-hand experience with the emotional rollercoaster of having two babies at once. This warm, reassuring book will guide you from the moment you find out, through the pregnancy, birth and beyond. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychotherapists, nutritionists, parenting experts and breastfeeding specialists and more with Alison’s own experiences, as well as relatable anecdotes from other twin mums, it addresses topics including accepting your changing body, the logistics of feeding two babies, and wondering whether you will ever sleep again (answer: yes, you will!).Filled with gorgeous illustrations and easy to digest chapters, this is the perfect gift for anyone who is expecting, or has just welcomed, two little bundles of joy.Nuclear Deterrence: A Ladybird Expert Book (The Ladybird Expert Series #31)
By Sir Lawrence Freedman. 2018
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Nuclear Deterrence is an accessible and authoritative introduction to the deterrent tactics employed…
to prevent war, drawing on the unprecedented power of nuclear weapons. Written by celebrated historian and professor of War Studies Sir Lawrence Freedman, Nuclear Deterrence explores the history behind the world's most lethal weapon. You'll learn about the history of the arms race, the implications of mutual assured destruction, the consequences of nuclear proliferation, and why disarmament proved to be so difficult. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture.For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.Notes From the Blockade
By Lydia Ginzburg. 1995
The 900-day siege of Leningrad (1941-44) was one of the turning points of the Second World War. It slowed down…
the German advance into Russia and became a national symbol of survival and resistance. An estimated one million civilians died, most of them from cold and starvation. Lydia Ginzburg, a respected literary scholar (who meanwhile wrote prose 'for the desk drawer' through seven decades of Soviet rule), survived. Using her own using notes and sketches she wrote during the siege, along with conversations and impressions collected over the years, she distilled the collective experience of life under siege. Through painful depiction of the harrowing conditions of that period, Ginzburg created a paean to the dignity, vitality and resilience of the human spirit.This original translation by Alan Myers has been revised and annotated by Emily van Buskirk. This edition includes ‘A Story of Pity and Cruelty’, a recently discovered documentary narrative translated into English for the first time by Angela Livingstone.No Place Like Home: A New Beginning with the Dogs of Afghanistan
By Pen Farthing. 2010
'Nowzad was a gentle giant when it came to taking treats. He never, ever snatched. To me it was just…
further evidence that, deep inside, there was a great dog struggling to find his way out'When Pen Farthing brings stray dogs Nowzad and Tali back from his tour of Afghanistan, little does he know what he has begun.Suddenly he has four dogs to look after - two of whom have never been house-trained. And soon he is inundated with requests from other Marines and soldiers to help bring their rescued dogs home. Whether it's little Helmand, Fubar or Beardog, Pen does his utmost to give these dogs the chance they deserve.No Place like Home is the true story of one man's courage and persistence as he struggles to give his dogs at home, and those still in Afghanistan, the best possible chance. It will warm - and break - the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.The Night Of The New Moon
By Sir Laurens Van Der Post. 1970
This book is the remarkable story of his experiences in the prison camp, but it is also a meditation on…
the morality of the Bomb, a compassionate and moving contemplation of human violence.Never Shag a Scorpio: From Aries to Pisces, the astrology guide to dating
By B. J. Lovegood. 2023
Have you ever been ensnared by a Scorpio? Ghosted by a Gemini? Catfished by a Cancer? Well dear reader, this…
is the book for you. Strap in as Astrologer B.J. Lovegood takes you on a journey through the galaxy where you'll learn how to dodge red flags and avoid dating disasters.Never Shag a Scorpio is an amorous adventure through the zodiac. Funny, smutty and embarrassingly accurate, it will teach you how to lure a Leo, turn on a Taurus and impress a Pisces' parents.Complete with full romantic profiles for each star sign and hilarious and handy listicles such as 'Top 5 places to have sex with a Sagittarius' and 'A Taurus's top 5 breakup songs', this book is your go-to guide to navigating the steamy side of astrology.Nazi Gold: The Sensational Story of the World's Greatest Robbery – and the Greatest Criminal Cover-Up
By Douglas Botting, Ian Sayer. 1998
In 1945, as Allied bombers continued their final pounding of Berlin, the panicking Nazis began moving the assets of the…
Reichsbank south for safekeeping. Vast trainloads of gold and currency were evacuated from the doomed capital of Hitler's 'Thousand-year Reich'. Nazi Gold is the real-life story of the theft of that fabulous treasure - worth some 2,500,000,000 at the time of the original investigation. It is also the story of a mystery and attempted whitewash in an American scandal that pre-dated Watergate by nearly 30 years. Investigators were impeded at every step as they struggled to uncover the truth and were left fearing for their lives. The authors' quest led them to a murky, dangerous post-war world of racketeering, corruption and gang warfare. Their brilliant reporting, matching eyewitness testimony with declassified Top Secret documents from the US Archives, lays bare this monumental crime in a narrative which throngs with SS desperadoes, a red-headed queen of crime and American military governors living like Kings. Also revealed is the authors' discovery of some of the missing treasure in the Bank of England.There is no doubt that breast is best and it is the most natural way of feeding your baby. The…
majority of mothers approach breastfeeding with an optimism and a desire to succeed but in many cases this soon disintegrates into failing milk supplies and sore nipples. No one ever tells you how difficult and painful it can be. is the usual cry from a new mother. Now you can have help permanently on hand in your own home. Fully updated and packed with practical advice on every aspect of breastfeeding - from positioning your baby correctly and latching-on to timing and successful weaning -THEN NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST BOOK OF BREASTFEEDING offers solutions to the kind of day-day problems and emotional concerns that affect breastfeeding women every day. Written by a counsellor with fifteen year experience and published in association with Britain's largest chidbirth charity, this book will give you the confidence to make your baby's first months happy and trouble-free for both of you.The Napoleonic Wars 1803-1815
By Dr David Gates. 1997
Known collectively as the 'Great War', for over a decade the Napoleonic Wars engulfed not only a whole continent but…
also the overseas possessions of the leading European states. A war of unprecedented scale and intensity, it was in many ways a product of change that acted as a catalyst for upheaval and reform across much of Europe, with aspects of its legacy lingering to this very day. There is a mass of literature on Napoleon and his times, yet there are only a handful of scholarly works that seek to cover the Napoleonic Wars in their entirety, and fewer still that place the conflict in any broader framework. This study redresses the balance. Drawing on recent findings and applying a 'total' history approach, it explores the causes and effects of the conflict, and places it in the context of the evolution of modern warfare. It reappraises the most significant and controversial military ventures, including the war at sea and Napoleon's campaigns of 1805-9. The study gives an insight into the factors that shaped the war, setting the struggle in its wider economic, cultural, political and intellectual dimensions.