Most Popular Books by Linda Martin

Christie, Julie: Dunaway, Fay: Streisand, Barbra: Minnelli, Liza: Farrow, Mia.

The authors document the numerous attempts to ban or censor rock music, and dramatically show how it has been blamed for everything from anarchy and juvenile delinquency to drugs, deafness, teen pregnancy, suicide, abortion, pornography, and even murder. Here is the complete history of that "sick, repulsive, horrible, and dangerous" music as seen by its enemies.

What happens when dino-saurs go to school? After goodbye hugs and a quick bus ride, they spend the day playing and learning. They mix up squishy finger-paints, practise playing tuba, munch prickly pizza, brave the dino-slide, and look forward to another day of school. With her funny, rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, Linda Martin invites everyone to see just how cool dinosaur school can be. Ages 2-6.

I Follow in the Dust She Raises is a collection of deeply personal poems born from a life sharply observed. Martin takes readers from the mountains of the West to the shores of Alaska, as she delves into the rippling depth of childhood experiences, tracks the moments that change a life, and settles into the fine grooves of age. Exploring the ties of family and grief, Martin’s unflinching poetry ripples with moments of extraordinary beauty plucked from what seem like ordinary lives.

This is a practical guide to the essential core skills of project management in social work and social care. The authors set out the tools, steps and stages necessary for successful project management. Detailed case studies demonstrate the ideas in action, and reflective activities, practical tools and action checklists are included throughout.

Covering over 100 years of history, this volume profiles almost 70 women comedians ending with such present-day figures as Whoopi Goldberg.

Whether you''re planning a sit-down dinner with family or rushing to find something to take to the church potluck, Linda Martin has a great selection of easy, great-tasting recipes to choose from In this comprehensive cookbook, she provided recipes for everything from decedent hor d''oeuvres to sugar free desserts to tasty punches. There''s truly a mouth-watering dish for every palate and every occasion. Linda developed her cookbook based on fifty years of her own experience in the kitchen, along with the help of her family and long-time friends in the cooking club. Her comfort food collection is easy to use, and has received high praise from readers. So, claim your place at the table and be sure to Keep Your Fork, because each dish is better than the last and you will not want to miss a single bite.

It was Tio''s first day at school and although he felt very grown up and a little excited, nothing would have prepared him of the adventure that he was going to have! Tio finds himself in the company of the Rainbow People and even gets a ride on their magical spinning top, as it spins across the sky in search of rainbows!

This is the story of two girls, Anika and Anna, both twelve years old. Anika lives in Port Royal, Jamaica in the seventeenth century and is forced into pearl diving and piracy by her mother’s lover. She must dive and locate the wreck of a Spanish treasure galleon, ‘Don Carlos’. Anna is a London schoolgirl of today. With her friend, Jodie, she accompanies her Jamaican father, who is a historical detective, and a team of marine archaeologists to the Caribbean to hunt for the elusive ‘Don Carlos’. During their search for the galleon they discover a second wreck on the seabed, the pirate ship, ‘Black Lady’ and Anika and Anna’s lives become entwined. There are two kinds of treasure seekers and this novel is about both. The first are pirates, simply wishing to profit from stolen goods. The second are archaeologists, who try to uncover the truth about the past; people’s lives, their stories. The novel shows that although the girls are separated by three centuries and live in different countries, their family love, friendships and courage help them deal with the loss of their fundamental right to freedom.

Kit is a talented young player, setting out on his acting career with the Earl of Oxford’s Men. The lively company is playing at a May Day fair in Welford-upon-Avon, when Kit and his friend Owen discover a young woman’s body in the river. Kit is alone in believing she was murdered. At the nearby manor house, where the company next performs, Kit discovers that the dead girl, Katherine, was maidservant to the lady of the house. Katherine’s ghost comes to him, pleading for justice. He meets Rosalind, a servant girl at the manor. She was Katherine’s friend and, together with Owen, they try to unravel the mystery. Rosalind is wrongly accused of theft and thrown into Worcester gaol, condemned to hang.Kit must juggle performances and amateur detective work, jeopardizing his career. He also has to deal with Geoffrey, a jealous rival who is determined to put a stop to Kit’s acting ambitions. His friend Owen is always there to help him and the wise woman Elinor calls on the spirits of the woods. Will Kit triumph or will it all come to nothing?All in the Month of May is suitable for children aged nine-12. Author Linda, who is inspired by Margaret Atwood, Sebastian Faulks and Ian McEwan, hopes the story will hook young readers into the world of Elizabethan theatre. “As a teacher, I discovered no ‘whodunnit’ historical fiction for children, so saw a gap in the market. I visualise Kit solving crimes as he continues his acting career at the Globe Theatre in Jacobean London,” says Linda.

The Gingerbread Girl is a pastiche of ''Oliver Twist'' by Charles Dickens, which was published in monthly instalments in 1837. The twist is that the heroine, thirteen year old Amy Watkins, better known to her friends as Ginge, is no victim like Oliver, but a very feisty young lady. The novel should appeal to girl readers between the ages of 9-12 years and is a Christmas book. The date is November and December 1875 and Amy is an orphan living in Bethnal Green in the East End of London. Her seven year old brother Billy, for whom she has sole responsibility, is very sick and in the workhouse school hospital in Leytonstone. Amy bakes gingerbread girls and sells them at Bethnal Green market as a means to survive. She pays rent for a small room in a lodging house, where she has access to the cooking range in the basement kitchen. Elsa, her landlady, threatens Amy with eviction if she does not run her errands. As few houses had ranges, Amy does what Elsa wants and is drawn, unawares, into a criminal underworld of burglary and art forgery. John Constable''s work is said to be easy to forge, so once it is plain that Amy has artistic talent, she inadvertently copies parts of his paintings. She befriends Sweep, a road sweeper, one of a community of characters who live cheek by jowl in the lodging house, and with his help, and support from the other lodgers, she tries to look after Billy and find an escape from the criminals.

This book examines women as individuals, as family members, and as a force in the greater social fabric. It is multidisciplinary approach reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field of women''s and gender studies while providing depth of knowledge and experience.

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This pictorial reference work contains more than a thousand illustrations selected from pattern and ready-to-wear catalogs and reproduced with their original descriptive material.

Il libro mira alla sensibilizzazione nei confronti degli animali, tutti nessuno escluso. Lo scopo è quello di trasmettere al lettore la verità attraverso la parola: facendo emergere il lato più doloroso che li vede protagonisti, senza però dimenticare la poesia che li distingue, assume il sapore di quella giustizia perduta che merita di essere conosciuta nella sua totale verità. Un viaggio nel mondo animale, tanto nominato, ma poco ascoltato e ancor meno rispettato: dagli animali da reddito, censurati e privati della loro vera identità, ad animali screditati per false dicerie di una ormai troppo passata tradizione, i vostri sensi saranno totalmente coinvolti nel più stimolante dei modi. Il potere della parola accompagnato dall’accecante bellezza delle immagini potrà facilitare l’immedesimazione di quanto scritto. Per valorizzare gli animali anche dal punto di vista morale, non mancano le massime sui valori della vita che da sempre dovrebbero distinguere l’uomo: il confronto è di aiuto per comprendere quanto gli animali siano la salvezza, perché rappresentano il lato più “umano” che io abbia mai visto. Fiducia, rispetto e purezza d’animo sono le tre gocce essenziali che dipingono la loro natura. Ogni vita è preziosa e questo libro ne è la prova.

The twelve stories featured in Customer Service and Other Stories range in time and place from the turn of the American century to some time in the near future; from California to Arizona to Stratford, Ontario. At their core, they examine the human struggle for meaning in relationships and societies over time. Ambitious though this task is, each of these stories is focused with clear prose and a concise style, with plenty of twists and turns in events and relationships to keep the reader fully engaged and entertained. Wry and insightful, Customer Service and Other Stories holds a mirror up for the reader to examine their own life in a unique way.

Over the course of life, most people find themselves at least once facing a point where there is no turning back. You face a decision to take a certain path, and you go all in. Sometimes you make the decision, but sometimes the decision is made for you. Author Linda Martin''s point of no return came when cancer entered her life. In No Journey Back, she shares the story of her journey, which began with a diagnosis of third-stage thyroid cancer. She quickly realized she couldn''t go back to how things were before the cancer, so she moved on to learn more about herself and her family. Martin also discovered more about her relationship with God. Always an important part of her life, her relationship with Him deepened while she faced her disease. Although No Journey Back is the story of Martin''s battle with cancer, it also shares the great things God has done for and with Martin. If you are facing your own difficult journey, you can find strength in Martin''s story and in the knowledge that He will not leave you to walk your path alone.

In recent years, succulents have become increasingly popular for their low-maintenance use as indoor decoration and in home gardening. In this book, budding succulent enthusiasts will gain the know-how needed to begin growing, decorating with, and enjoying these amazing plants. Accompanied by beautiful photography of the succulents and projects presented, Growing Succulents includes: - Tips for Succulent Beginners - Mistakes when Growing - Best Succulents for Beginners - DIY Projects Now is the time to give succulents a try! Let this book be your guide to get you started and grow your garden one succulent at a time.

★★ 55% Discount for Bookstores on the price of 36.99! ★★ If You Are Interested in Learning How to Prepare Mouthwatering Fried Foods, This Cookbook is For You! Your Customers will never stop using this Awesome Cookbook! Most of us love fried foods. I mean, sinking your teeth into a well-fried chicken that is crispy on the outside and soft and succulent in the inside is just an amazing mouthwatering experience. Despite most well-fried food tasting great, the most significant downside of such foods is that you have to use a lot of oil to get that crispy coating outside. Using so much oil is not only a waste of money, it is also an unhealthy way to prepare food. You now may be wondering... Is there another way to fry foods? And what might this be? And will you be able to cook the same, if not better quality, fried dishes using this other method? The answer is a simple YES, and the secret is the air frying! Thanks to air fryers, you can still enjoy fried food without unhealthy fat/oil and wastage! With an air fryer, you can fry chips, chicken, fish, veggies, and just anything you can imagine without using as much oil, and the fantastic thing is that food tastes just as great, if not better. There is only one problem... After you''ve tried the obvious fried foods like fried fish, chicken, pork and fries, you may soon run out of ideas of what to prepare next. What do you do? What other meals can you prepare with an air fryer? How do you make the most out of your air frying kitchen appliance? If you have these and related questions, keep reading, as this book has the ins and outs of air frying to help you to become an air frying expert by using simple, easy-to-follow language that you can start applying right away! And not just that; you will find that an air fryer is a sophisticated multi-function appliance that also can help you to roast chicken, make steak, grill fish and even bake a cake. Inside this cookbook you will find: Breakfast Recipes Lunch and dinner recipes Sides dishes Seafood recipes Poultry recipes Meat recipes Vegetables recipes Vegan recipes Chicken recipes Snacks recipes Dessert recipes And SO MUCH MORE! Are you ready to discover an endless variety of air fryer recipes? Pick up your copy today and start cooking amazing recipes that cater to your and your family''s diverse needs, allowing you to cook super tasty budget-friendly recipes and save time, money, and stress in the kitchen! Buy it NOW to let your customers get addicted to this amazing cookbook!

When Rebecca Velvet learns that her fierce rival, and fellow cupcake shop owner, Coco LeFleur, was found dead, and that she''s now the prime suspect, she can''t believe her ears. With nothing but her instinct, and a passing interest in CI shows, underneath her apron strap, Becca embarks on a quest to solve the murder and clear her name before she''s thrown in prison by a suspicious detective. Now, she has to get to the bottom of the case, and keep her cupcake shop afloat, while dealing with the town''s mysterious inhabitants and their equally baffling behavior. Join Becca in a race against the clock to find the killer and clear her name, before it''s too late.

Decorating that first house can certainly be a daunting task. You''re still new to this part of your life, it''s a brand new place, and you haven''t had much experience figuring out the right ambiance. Not to mention, buying a home often requires a sizable chunk of money upfront, which can hinder your ability to pony up for brand name furniture and decorations directly from retailers. That''s why we''re guessing you might need some help. In DIY Home Projects, you''ll learn: - West Elm Morocco Headboard - Star Mirror - Wall-Mounted Easel - Shutter Side Table - Much, much more! Grab this book and start making your own projects

Colour photographs showing the growth of baby mammals, eggs and seeds, with examples of four animals, three birds, three plants, a fish, frog, butterfly and toadstool. With large print that seven-year-olds can read. Suitable for children aged three to ten. First published in the UK.