Are you serving the same old meals to your family week in week out? Do you find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge hoping for inspiration? Do you long for some original recipes that are quick stress-free healthy and tasty? If so help is at hand from the best-selling author and leading authority on feeding children Annabel Karmel. This updated edition of Family Meal Planner is packed with over 150 mouth-watering recipes for both children and adults to enjoy plus essential tips on nutrition time-saving and planning ahead. It includes:–shopping lists and advice on stocking the larder and freezer -meals for all occasions from nourishing breakfasts to teatime treats -low-fat healthy recipes -tasty and imaginative suggestions for school lunchboxes -food that is fun for children to make-family suppers that double up as delicious dinner party ideas. Put the joy back into everyday cooking with this essential collection of tried-and-tested recipes.

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Brilliantly funny teenage angst author Louise Rennison’s first book about the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Now repackaged in a gorgeous new paperback and looking even fabber than ever. Louise is an international bestselling author and her books can’t fail to make you laugh out loud. There are six things very wrong with my life: 1. I have one of those under-the-skin spots that will never come to a head but lurk in a red way for the next two years. 2. It is on my nose. 3. I have a three-year-old sister who may have peed somewhere in my room. 4. In fourteen days the summer hols will be over and then it will be back to Stalag 14 and Oberfuhrer Frau Simpson and her bunch of sadistic ‘teachers’. 5. I am very ugly and need to go into an ugly home. 6. I went to a party dressed as a stuffed olive.Follow Georgia’s hilarious antics as she tries to overcome the dilemma’s that are weighing up against her and muddle her way through teenage life and all that it entails: how to replace accidentally shaved-off eyebrows; how to cope with Angus her small labrador-sized Scottish wildcat; her first kiss with Peter — afterwards known as Whelk Boy; annoying teachers; unsympathetic friends and family and how to entice Robbie the Sex God! Phew — she’s really got her work cut out!

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Bestselling romance editor Trisha Telep brings an exciting new element to the fast-growing sub-genre of steampunk, which bends and blends the old and the new in increasingly popular dark urban fantasies. Young heroes and heroines battle evil, in various forms with the help of super-technological or supernatural powers, while falling in and out of love. The contributors include: Ann Aguirre a bestselling author who writes urban fantasy (the “Corine Solomon” series from Roc), romantic science fiction (the “Jax” series from Ace), apocalyptic paranormal romance (as Ellen Connor, writing with Carrie Lofty, from Penguin), paranormal romantic suspense (as “Ava Gray from Berkley”), and post-apocalyptic dystopian young adult fiction (“Razorland and Wireville” coming in 2011 from Feiwel & Friends). Tessa Gratton, her debut novel “Blood Magic” arrives in 2011 from Random House Children’s Books, followed by the companion “Crow Magic” in 2012. Jaclyn Dolamore is the debut author of “Magic Under Glass” from Bloomsbury USA. Lesley Livingston is the award-winning author of “Wondrous Strange and Darklight”, the first two books in the bestselling trilogy from HarperCollins.Frewin Jones is the bestselling author of the “Faerie Path” series and the “Warrior Princess” books, among many others. Caitlin Kittredge is the author of the “Iron Codex” trilogy, a Lovecraftian steampunk adventure. Dru Pagliassotti’s first novel “Clockwork Heart” was one of the first in the rising new genre of steampunk romance and was named by “Library Journal” as one of the five steampunk novels to read in 2009. Dia Reeves is the debut author of the critically acclaimed “YA Bleeding Violet”. Michael Scott is the Irish-born, “New York Times” bestselling author of the six part epic fantasy series, “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel”. Maria V. Snyder is the “New York Times” bestselling author of the “Study” series (“Poison Study”, “Magic Study”, and “Fire Study”) about a young woman forced to become a poison taster. Tiffany Trent the author of the acclaimed “YA” dark fantasy series “Hallowmere”, which was an IndieBound Children’s Pick and a New York Public Library Book of the Teen Age 2008. Kiersten White is the debut author of “Paranormalacy”, the first book in a new trilogy, which was published by HarperTeen in August of 2010.Adrienne Kress, is the author of “Alex and the Ironic Gentleman” and “Timothy and the Dragon’s Gate”.

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Meljean Brook, “The New York Times” bestselling author of “The Iron Duke” and “Heart of Steel” returns to the Iron Seas with a riveting new adventure of steampunk and passionate romance…A century after a devastating volcanic eruption forced Iceland’s inhabitants to abandon its shores, the island is enshrouded in legend. Fishermen tell tales of giant trolls guarding the land, and of seductive witches who steal men’s hearts. But the truth behind the legends is mechanical, not magic – and the mystery of the island a matter of life and death for a community of women who once spilled noble blood to secure their freedom. Five years ago, Annika unwittingly endangered that secret, but her sister Kalla took the blame and was exiled. Now Annika serves on the airship Phateon, flying from port to port in search of her sister, and longing to return home …but that home is threatened when expedition leader David Kentewess comes aboard. Determined to solve the mystery of his own origin, David will stop at nothing to expose Annika’s secrets.But when disaster strikes, leaving David and Annika stranded on a glacier and pursued by a madman, their very survival depends on keeping the heat rising between them – and generating lots of steam…”Riveted” by Meljean Brook is steampunk romance at its very best …and steamiest. Praise for Meljean Brook: “A stunning blend of steampunk setting and poignant romance – smart, sexy, breathtaking, and downright addicting”. (Ilona Andrews). “Meljean Brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance”. (Jayne Ann Krentz). Meljean Brook lives in Oregon with her family. She is the author of the “Iron Seas “steampunk series, which include “The Iron Duke” and “Heart of Steel”, and are also published by Penguin. For more information and “Iron Seas” extras, please visit the website.

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From the author of “Notes from a Small Island” and “The Lost Continent” comes this humorous report on his walk along the Appalachian Trail. The Trail is the longest continuous footpath in the world and it snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in America.

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The devastating consequences of the slave trade in 18th century are explored through the powerful but impossible attraction of well-born Frances and her slave Mehuru. From the bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Bristol in 1787 is booming from its stinking docks to its elegant new houses. Josiah Cole a small dockside trader is prepared to gamble everything to join the big players of the city. But he needs ready cash and a well-connected wife. An arranged marriage to Frances Scott is a mutually convenient solution. Trading her social contacts for Josiah’s protection Frances enters the world of the Bristol merchants and finds her life and fortune dependent on the respectable trade of sugar rum and slaves. Once again Philippa Gregory brings her unique combination of a vivid sense of history and inimitable storytelling skills to illuminate a complex period of our past. Powerful haunting intensely disturbing this is a novel of desire and shame of individuals of a society and of a whole continent devastated by the greed of others.

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A redemptive and captivating novel from the bestselling author. Ever wondered where lost things go? Ever since the day her classmate vanished Sandy Shortt has been haunted by what happens when something — or someone — disappears. Finding has become her goal. Jack Ruttle is desperate to find his younger brother who vanished into thin air a year ago. He spots an ad for Sandy’s missing persons agency and is certain that she will answer his prayers and find his brother. But then Sandy disappears too stumbling upon a place that is a world away from the only one she has ever known. Now all she wants more than anything is to find her way home.

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This is the warm and enchanting new novel from the bestselling author of “Going Home”. Laura Foster was a hopeless romantic. It was her greatest character flaw for it was the one thing that genuinely got her into trouble! Her friends know it her parents know it – even Laura acknowledges she lives either with her head in the clouds or buried in a romantic novel. But what’s wrong with seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses even if it’s not delivered her a real-life dashing hero yet? But when Laura’s latest relationship ends in disaster rather than a glorious sunset she swears off men and particularly hopeless romantic fantasies for good. With her life in tatters around her she foolishly agrees to go on holiday with her parents and grandmother (combined age nearly 200!). After a few days of traipsing round Norfolk craft shops and National Trust properties Laura’s ready to tear her hair out. And then she meets prickly but sexy Nick estate manager at Chartley Hall one of the country’s greatest stately homes. She swiftly finds she shares more than just a sense of humour with him – in fact she starts to think she could fall for him. But is Nick all he seems?Or has Laura got it wrong again? Will he be the one who makes her enter the convent permanently or is he The One who could thaw her frozen heart? ; ; ‘Well written… you’ll love it’ Daily Mail ; ; ‘Romantic… Gripping…Marks Harriet Evans out as a writer of superior popular fiction her seemingly sunny coming of age story darkening at every turn’ The Lady ; ; ‘Escapism that brings with it the promise of “custard yellow” sands and hot summer sun.’ Independent ; ; ‘Complex storylines flawed characters and cupboards that positively rattle with skeletons. If you’ve yet to add Harriet Evans to your “must-read” list now is a great time to start.’ Daily Record ; ; ‘A modern romance and a delightful tale of second chances’ Now ; ; ‘Heartwarming and hugely enjoyable’ Closer ; ; ‘A broken heart and a forbidden affair are the compelling components of this poignant tale of self-discovery…Wonderful.’ Marie Claire ; ; ‘(A) story of heartbreak and rivalry… An effortless and deeply satisfying romantic tale’ Glamour ; ; Praise for I Remember You: ; ; ‘A cute story about a girls search for happiness…Very touching warm and sweet’ Heat ; ; ‘A moving and witty story of love friendship and self discovery this is a great read for those cosy nights in’ Closer ; ; ‘The perfect girly read’ Cosmopolitan ; ; ‘A touching tale’ Daily Express

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When did you last see your dog actually complete the crossword? Do you keep finding unfinished Sudoku’s in his basket? Isn’t it time you found out once and for all if he’s really all there in the brain department. Well now you can with the Doggy IQ Test a self-scoring intelligence test for dogs by Dr Stanley Coren Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Author of a number of books about dogs such as the seminal works How to Speak Dog and The Intelligence of Dogs he’s a prize-winning dog trainer and authority on dog behaviour and intelligence. Behind those doey pleading eyes (your dog’s not Dr Coren’s) could be the razor sharp mind of a canine genius a possible contender for Master Mutt even. With 12 carefully designed and researched tests you’ll learn how to determine the Canine Intelligence Quotient (CIQ) of your pet. Five of the tests cover problem solving while the other seven deal with learning ability and memory. With a test book score and result guide and a stopwatch for timing the results the Doggy IQ Test has everything you need to silence those detractors who keep telling you your dog’s stupid. The only thing to watch out for is the worrying possibility that your dog might end up with a higher IQ score than you do.

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Sound the Cosmic Horn! Bestselling author Louise Rennison’s seventh book of the confessions of crazy but loveable teenager Georgia Nicolson is out in PB! Why did I admit I wanted Masimo to be my proper boyfriend? Why? / One minute he was snogging me and then the next he was snogging Wet Lindsay stick insect and drip. / Perhaps I should tell him he can go out with her as well as me! / But then I might snog him after she has snogged him which would mean I have practically snogged her!!! Erlack! / I would rather snog my cat Angus! / He has certainly got nicer legs! Well more of them anyway. Georgia is on the ‘rack of luuurve’ once more! Will Masimo the Italian Stallion agree to be her one and only boyfriend? How does she really feel about her old friend and lip-nibbling partner Dave the Laugh? And has Robbie the Sex God really gone for good? You’ll laugh with her and cry with her — follow Georgia’s hilarious antics as she desperately tries to muddle her way through teenage life.

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