She may have trained as an actor and written several Young Adult books, but it was Bridget’s breakout adult novel, The Binding, that brought her biggest success. She blends fantasy, romance and mystery to enchant her readers. Her latest novel, The Si

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Parting Words: 9 Lessons for a Remarkable Life by Benjamin Ferencz This is the author’s life story, written when he was 100 years old. A poor immigrant to the US in the 1920s, Benjamin studied law at Harvard, became a decorated soldier in WWII and wa

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Heard the phrase ‘Body Mass Index’ (BMI), but not really sure what it means? It’s a measure that uses your height and weight to work out whether you’re a healthy weight. But it can cause a lot of confusion. Now, let’s think about that word ‘weight’.

I’m always looking for new ways to wear khaki, and this summer the cargo skirt has marched straight into my wardrobe. Discovered on the rail at a local charity shop, the vintage version from super-cool 90s brand Maharishi was an absolute steal. It di

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