In 1967 Patience Bickersleigh is a teenager who discovers a talent for telling people what they want to hear. Fifty years later she is Patrice Leigh, a nationally celebrated medium. But cracks are forming in the carefully constructed barriers that keep her real history at bay.Leo is the journalist hired to write Patrice's biography. Struggling to reconcile the demands of his family, his grief for his lost son, and his need to understand his own background, Leo becomes more and more...

The Spring House is the first of five seasonal titles from BrocanteHome.Net's best-selling Seasonal House series.This pocket-sized book is a cornucopia of Springtime homemaking inspiration, with ideas for preparing for the change of the season, Spring puttery treats, cleaning recipes, decorative touches, journal prompts, a book list and an essay on living well in Springtime, written with all the same charm Alison May has been bringing to the world of vintage housekeeping for over t...

Charlie Wants to Play!By: Alison MaysEvery time his bus passes the high school, Charlie is mesmerized while he watches the kids play on the tennis court. When his principal announces that there will be an afterschool tennis program for kids his age, Charlie signs up right away. All he can think is, “I want to play!”About the AuthorAlison Mays is a physical therapist and a certified USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) tennis professional. Sh...

The Routledge Handbook of Forensic Linguistics offers a comprehensive survey of the subdiscipline of Forensic Linguistics, with this new edition providing both updated overviews from leading figures in the field and exciting new contributions from the next generation of forensic linguists.The Handbook is a unique work of reference to the leading ideas, debates, topics, approaches and methodologies in forensic linguistics and language and the law. It comprises 43 c...

Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Dorothy Koomson, Alison May thrills in this English familial mystery.In 1967, Patience Bickersleigh is a teenager who discovers a talent for telling people what they want to hear. Fifty years later, she is Patrice Leigh, a nationally celebrated medium. But cracks are forming in the carefully constructed barriers that keep her real history at bay. Leo is the journalist hired to write Patrice’s biography. Struggling to reconcile the demands of his...

A delightful sample from Character Cake Toppers, including a Mucky Pup; Daisy's Birthday; First-Class Meercat; Knit One, Purr One; and Panda Playtime.Learn how to make amazing fondant cake topper designs, with five fun ideas for sugar characters, bases and accessories.Whether it's a playful mummy panda with her mischievous cubs, or a kitten with a comfy cushion and a ball of yarn to play with, each cake topper design has three unique features for y...

Flowers are probably the most popular choice of all cake decorations. The simplest representation of a flower is a cut-out shape. Other more interesting ways of representing flowers are to create fabric-effect flowers out of paste or to try your hand at creating lifelike flowers. There are many books written on the art of sugar flower making; LindySmith touches on this subject here, showing you how to make lifelike poppies and peonies, as well as fabric roses, blossoms and dahlias, and sim...

Welcome to your first, concise step-by-step guide to soap making.Transform your skin with beautiful natural handmade soaps any soap maker would be proud of. This little guide is packed with pictures and easy steps to help you make your first soaps. No need to worry about getting burned with caustic soda or lye … (ouch)! Making soaps using the melt and pour process gets you soap crafting along with the kids.Cherie Benjamin is a practicing soap and cosmetic maker. With over f...