A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies convention for love, facing seemingly insurmountable challenges and danger as she attempts to rebuild her life. `Stunning, shocking, compulsive reading … A breathtaking masterpiece´ Hazel Prior `Pacy, gripping and fast-moving … I literally could not put it down!´ Edel Coffey `Rarely has a writer affected me so deeply. Someone Like Her is an epic story of love, power and extraordinary courage´ A.J. West –––––––––––––––––––– Multan, Pakistan. A conservative city where an unmarried woman over the age of twenty-five is considered a curse by her family. Ayesha is twenty-seven. Independent and happily single, she has evaded an arranged marriage because of her family's reduced circumstances. When she catches the eye of powerful, wealthy Raza, it seems like the answer to her parents' prayers. But Ayesha is in love with someone else, and when she refuses to give up on him, Raza resorts to unthinkable revenge… Ayesha travels to London to rebuild her life and there she meets Kamil, an emotionally damaged man who has demons of his own. They embark on a friendship that could mean salvation for both of them, but danger stalks Ayesha in London, too. With her life thrown into turmoil, she is forced to make a decision that could change her and everyone she loves forever. Exquisitely written, populated by unforgettable characters and rich with poignant, powerful themes, Someone Like Her is a story of love and family, of corruption and calamity, of courage and hope … and one woman's determination to thwart convention and find peace, at whatever cost… –––––––––––––––––––– `Khan brings passion and a clear eye to this compelling story of female defiance in the face of corruption and violence. If you're a fan of Khaled Hosseini … this is for you´ Paul Waters `A heart-rending and compelling story. Khan treats his characters with love and respect. I couldn't put it down´ Alice Clark-Platts `Breaks your heart but then gradually heals it´ Mira V Shah `A dark and frightening story of corruption, oppression, possession and violence yet is beautifully and sensitively written by a brave, bold author´ Michael Wood `Tackles deep-rooted societal issues with brutal yet touching honesty´ A.A. Chaudhuri `An excellent storyteller´ Soniah Kamal `An epic story of love, abuse and revenge … an emotional rollercoaster as Awais Khan confronts societal injustices with unflinching honesty´ Eve Smith `Khan lays bare the trauma of women, relegated to second-class citizenship in this compelling tale of brutality and bravery. First-class writing´ Marion Todd `Tender and powerful … his best yet´ Sonia Velton `Compelling, painful and defiant´ Elyse John `Arguably Khan's best work´ Pakistan Daily `Kept me turning the pages late into the night´ Aliya Ali-Afzal `A gripping and emotive story of ambition, resilience and love´ Heleen Kist `Insightful storytelling´ Faiqa Mansab `Both timely and timeless...
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Peter joined the R.A.F. in 1938 on a short-service commission and was despatched to France when war broke out. After serving with legendary fighter ace Douglas Bader, Peter was posted to North Africa in 1942, where he was forced to crash-land his Hurricane in a minefield. He flew Spitfires on intruder sorties over France before and during D-Day, on bomber escort duty against V-weapons sites and in support of mass daylight raids deep into Germany. Awarded the D.F.C. in December 1944, he also flew as fighter escort to King George VI's Dakota. By the war's end, Peter had flown every mark of Spitfire and Hurricane in the R.A.F.'s inventory.
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From caverns deep underground to sky-high mountains, the rocks and stones all around us are ancient. Greedy oni lurk in a cave in Japan; a stonecutter becomes a mountain; and a story of romance, revenge and tragedy plays out on the face of a plate. Revealing hidden fossils, gemstones, folklore and secrets, storyteller Jenny Moon's tales are interwoven with interesting facts and geological observations that will catch the imagination of readers young and old, making this more than just a book of stories.
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Not yet four years old, Gloria was forcibly separated from her baby brother Kevin and entered into the often-brutal world of the Rothwell Children's Home, where she found occasional moments of caring among the toughest of environments. In this book, we move through Gloria's childhood and learn of the deep friendship of two 'aunts' she meets during the fostering process, the twists and turns in her search for Kevin, her nervous breakdown and her incarceration in an old Victorian-style institution where Gloria is visited by two unfamiliar relatives, with whom she is forced to live. Aged twenty-one, Gloria starts independent living, allowing her to re-establish her friendship with her aunts, who reveal her father's identity. True love then follows as she meets and marries Robert Urquhart, who supports her unwaveringly in her desperate and passionate quest to find her brother. This powerful memoir sheds light on what life was like in a 1950s children's home and follows the author on her compelling journey to find happiness and a family of her own.
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Returning to the UK in September 2010 after serving in Iraq as the political adviser to the top American general, Emma Sky felt no sense of homecoming. She soon found herself back in the Middle East travelling through a region in revolt. In A Time of Monsters bears witness to the demands of young people for dignity and justice during the Arab Spring; the inability of sclerotic regimes to reform; the descent of Syria into civil war; the rise of the Islamic State; and the flight of refugees to Europe. With deep empathy for its people and an extensive understanding of the Middle East, Sky makes a complex region more comprehensible. A great storyteller and observational writer, Sky also reveals the ties that bind the Middle East to the West and how blowback from our interventions in the region contributed to the British vote to leave the European Union and to the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States.
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A newly discovered account of life in the trenches that challenges our perception of how British troops viewed the First World War. There is no shortage of personal accounts from the First World War. So why publish another memoir? The principal reason is the tone of enthusiasm, pride and excitement conveyed by its author, Private John Jackson. Jackson served on the Western Front from 1915 until the war's end; he was present at Loos in 1917, on the Somme in 1916, in Flanders in 1917; he was on the receiving end of the German offensive in April 1918; and he took part in the breaking of the Hindenburg Line at the end of September 1918. Conditioned by Wilfred Owen's poetry and dulled by the notions of waste and futility, British readers have become used to the idea that this was a war without purpose fought by 'lions led by donkeys'. This narrative captures another perspective, written by somebody with no obvious agenda but possessed of deep traditional loyalties - to his country, his regiment and his pals.
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Do you think that legends are all about princes and princesses, knights and heroes, giants and monsters? Well, they aren't always. The stories in this book are about girls like you and girls you might know: clever, strong, brave and resourceful. Here you can read the story of Vasilisa, who wasn't afraid of the deep dark forest; Mollie Whuppie, who knew how to trick a giant; Tipingi, who was able to call on her friends to help her get out of trouble; Seren, who used her love of singing to help others; and many more fearless characters. Storyteller Fiona Collins has chosen the best of the old tales from all around the world and reworked them into new and exciting versions to be enjoyed by everyone, accompanied by magical illustrations by talented artist Ed Fisher.
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Wenn es ums Essen geht, möchte jeder das Beste für seine Familie: frisch, vollwertig und gesund sollte es sein – und lecker natürlich! Doch das ist im stressigen Berufs- und Familienalltag nicht immer so leicht umzusetzen. Die Bestsellerautorin und dreifache Mutter Dreena Burton zeigt, wie eine vollwertige, rein pflanzliche Ernährung für die ganze Familie leicht umgesetzt werden kann. Die über 100 veganen Rezepte wurden allesamt von Dreenas eigenen Kindern getestet und für köstlich befunden. Auch Ihre Familie wird in der bunten Sammlung sicher bald ihre Lieblingsrezepte finden. Kandidaten hierfür gibt es reichlich, zum Beispiel Haferflocken-Frühstücksriegel mit Kürbiskernen und Schokotropfen, Kartoffel- trifft Eiersalat, pikante Mandelsoße, grünes Superheldendressing, „Schnupfen adieu!“-Soße, herzhafte Linsen-Bolo, raffinierte Kichererbsen-Burger oder Erdnussmuspudding mit Erdbeeren. Dazu kommen viele Grundrezepte für Salatdressings, Soßen und Toppings, die jede Mahlzeit noch spannender machen und vielfältig eingesetzt werden können. Burton, selbst seit über 20 Jahren Veganerin, gibt zudem Antworten auf alle Fragen, die sich im veganen Familienleben stellen, vom Umgang mit wählerischen Essern über die Ausstattung veganer Pausendosen bis zur Bewältigung von Kindergeburtstagen. Lassen Sie sich begeistern und geben Sie Ihrer Familie die volle Power der Pflanzen! - Pizza, Burger und Pasta, leckere Salate und unwiderstehliche Desserts - Tipps für Kindergeburtstage und Parties
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