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The storm that's raging when fisherman's daughter Daisy Appleby is born in a village just north of Sunderland could be taken as a warning of a turbulent life ahead. It's during another storm fifteen years later that her father and brothers are lost and Daisy rescues William, heir of a wealthy Southwick family, with whom she falls in love. Soon, as her reward for saving him, Daisy is working for William's irascible aunt, while local lad Alf continues to court her. Warned off by Daisy's grandmother, William denies his own feelings and so it will be many years later, after much hardship and turmoil, that Daisy finds the happiness she deserves, amidst the drama of the Great War. Autorid: Rita Bradshaw

The body of a teenage girl is discovered in a cistern deep below the city of Istanbul. For the Turkish police force's most talented officer, Inspector Çetin Ikmen, this is a difficult case. The girl was his daughter's friend and her attire, that of a nineteenth-century Ottoman, offers no easy explanation.With his promise of justice to the dead girl's mother still fresh on his lips, Ikmen is suddenly taken off the case and reassigned to the kidnapping of an ageing movie star's wife. The star is hiding something and so, Ikmen fears, are his superiors. A powerful secret exists in the labyrinthine city; one which those on either side of the law will do anything to prevent surfacing... Autorid: Barbara Nadel

Summer in Istanbul is hot. The kind of heat that can drive even the sanest people a little crazy... An elderly woman is found dead in a flat with the perfectly preserved body of a young man. In an ancient part of the Jewish quarter, two children are missing. Their father, an artist whose genius borders on insanity, only seems more driven in his work. And a raid on a Russian gangster yields nothing except the dead body of a girl he claims is his daughter. Could the connection to all cases lie in a macabre forgotten art? But Inspector Cetin Ikmen's worries aren't just work-related. His protégé, Suleyman, is going dangerously off the rails, threatening to compromise not just himself but months of painstaking investigation. Ikmen faces a complex case which threatens to rock the very fabric of Turkish society. Autorid: Barbara Nadel

A stylish, practical, modern guide to the world of house plants, from the author of Prick.'Where once house plants were the province of an older generation who had the time, knowledge and space to tend them, they're now proving popular with a younger, cooler crowd.' - the TelegraphHouse plants can change a home in an instant. A flash of colour, a calming influence, they are adaptable, affordable and - if you know how - easy to care for.In Plant, expert author Gynelle Leon gives you all the knowledge you need to help your plants thrive.Includes:- How to ID your plant- Plant gallery- Care guide- Styling ideas and advice Autorid: Gynelle Leon

Every time you so much as toast a drink with friends or blow out a birthday candle, you are tapping into the world of good luck symbols and superstitions. From everyday actions we scarcely think about to crystals, talismans, totemic objects and amulets, every culture on earth has traditions of luck and good fortune. Whether it is an evil eye to ward off bad spirits or a Japanese 'waving' cat for prosperity, each of the 30 entries included in the book gives background on that symbol's origins and history, including myths, legends and cultural or religious significances, followed by ways to use it in rites and rituals. Interspersed throughout are fun facts about famous people and their chosen good-luck symbol, as well as 'beware' boxes on bad luck. Discover the charms that famous people counted on: Ernest Hemingway carried a horse chestnut and a rabbits foot in his right pocket for luck. Theodore Roosevelt wore a gold ring containing a lock of Abraham Lincolns hair. Designer Diane von Furstenberg places a gold coin from her father in her shoe for every fashion show. The entries are drawn from a huge variety of belief systems, cultures and nations, such as Buddhism, feng shui, ancient Egypt, paganism, Celtic lore, Native American legends. Autorid: Gemini Books

Rick would do anything for his girlfriend Bert. He'd even spend his vacation in the wilderness, walking the trails around Fern Lake. After what happened last time, it's the one place in the world he'd prefer not to go. But Bert is a woman with a passion for the outdoors - and a passion for other things too. Rick would follow her to hell and back - which is what he's about to do. Gillian is off on vacation too, only her idea of a holiday is a little weird. She likes breaking into people's homes while they are away and living there. Pity that this time she chances on the home of a serial-killer. The kind of guy who likes to take his female victims out into the wilderness for his fun. Rick and Bert are not the only ones heading to Fern Lake... Autorid: Richard Laymon

176 pages of stickers, puzzles and fun! Everythings better with stickers! Packed with over 800 stickers and 100 activities, this jumbo kids sticker book provides a wide variety of engaging challenges for kids ages 4-8. Each puzzle and game pairs with colorful stickers kids can place to color by sticker, solve mazes, seek and find hidden objects and more. Kids will love this activity book, which features all of Highlights best sticker puzzles in one jumbo collection. With a wide variety of puzzle types, it's the perfect entertainment for both young puzzlers and seasoned pros. It makes a fun activity for family game night or a great gift for any occasion! Activities include: · Hidden Pictures puzzles · Thats Silly scenes · fill-in sticker stories · mazes + more! Puzzles and stickers are so much fun for kids and this activity book is packed with both to bring kids hours of skill-building, screen-free fun. Searching for objects in Hidden Pictures scenes helps develop vocabulary, concentration and attention to detail, while placing stickers builds kids fine motor skills. Crafted by the puzzle pros at Highlights, every puzzle in this collection encourages independence and persistence, reinforced by humor and fun. Autorid: Highlights

The approach of the twentieth century means little to Josie Burns and her family; living in Sunderland's slum area, they battle dirt, cold and hunger on a daily basis. Josie's brothers and sisters are terrified of their violent alcoholic father, but Josie is not like the rest, for she has something that will enable her to rise out of the slums: a beautiful singing voice, with which even as a child she earns enough pennies to keep her father happy. When she discovers that her father is trying to put her younger sister, Gertie, on the game, Josie and Gertie flee the family home, taking refuge with a friend. By educating herself and taking singing lessons, Josie starts on the journey to success and security - but can she also find love? Autorid: Rita Bradshaw