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  • Heston Blumenthal - The Biography of the World's Most Brilliant Master Chef

    by John Blake ...
    Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is the man who turned the world of cuisine on its head and became a national hero with an OBE and three Michelin stars. This is the full inspirational story of the self taught genius, from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc's restaurant. Heston is a gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Children of the Movement

    by John Blake ...
    Profiling 24 of the adult children of the most recognizable figures in the civil rights movement, this book collects the intimate, moving stories of families who were pulled apart by the horrors of the struggle or brought together by their efforts to change America. The whole range of players is covered, from the children of leading figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and martyrs like James Earl ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • More Than I Imagined

    What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew

    by John Blake ...
    An award-winning journalist tells the “riveting” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) story of his quest to reconcile with his white mother and the family he’d never met—and how faith brought them all together.“A compelling and courageous journey that bears witness to the realities of systemic racism, the complexity of identity within that system, and the possibilities of reconciliation.”—Robin ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

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  • Adele - The Biography

    by John Blake ...
    Adele's powerful voice and breathtaking songs have seen her top the charts around the planet, collect millions of admirers and win dozens of top awards. When she became a mother, in 2012, her fans rejoiced n a fairytale moment for a young woman who has known so much pain in her personal life. At last, it seemed, she had it all. But who is Adele? Adele: The Biography traces her story from a humble ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • She Made a Way

    Mother and Me in a Deep South World

    by Rev. Nibs Stroupe ...
    She Made a Way is a memoir of survival and growth under the twin threats of white supremacy and male dominance. It is an intimate story of perseverance and coming of age: how a single, white working mother and her only son made their way in the patriarchal and racist world of postwar Helena, Arkansas, a Mississippi river town. It is also a story of transformation: a lifetime of journeying together ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Via Paradise

    by John Blake ...
    George Croft decides to have a lie-in. So, apparently, have a lot of other people as Britain has come to a complete standstill.The British workforce has not turned up for work. With parliament in summer recess, the cabinet secretary can only find the Prime Minister – somewhat the worse for wear after a clandestine liaison at a country spa – and an assortment of hastily-chosen assistants to tackle ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Titanic: A Passenger's Guide Pocket Book

    by John Blake, John Blake ...
    An examination of one of the most famous ships of all time, from a refreshingly different angle. Compiled from authentic period sources with nostalgic illustrations.Launched in May 1911, the triple-screw steamer Titanic was the pride of the White Star Line and at that time the largest passenger ship in the world. Built to carry passengers in comfort and luxury on the lucrative transatlantic route, ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Great Gambling Scams

    True Stories of The World's Most Amazing Hustles

    by John Blake ...
    Nigel Goldman was born in London in 1957 and educated at Carmel College, Oxon. He is single and now lives in Spain where he runs his bookmaking business, and also writes, acts, and appears regularly on the radio and TV and in the better magazines. ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • HMS Belfast Pocket Manual

    by John Blake ...
    A unique guide to this famous warship, collating authentic period sources i****ncluding design notes and information for sailors to provide a unique guide to this famous warship.A familiar sight on the Thames at London Bridge, HMS Belfast is a Royal Navy light cruiser, launched in March 1938. Belfast was part of the British naval blockade against Germany and from November 1942 escorted Arctic ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Amy Winehouse - The Biography

    by John Blake ...
    This acclaimed biography traces her story from her childhood in North London, through to her eventful time at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. It follows her as she takes early steps to fame under the management of Pop Idol guru Simon Fuller and then signs her first deal with Island Records. Her bestselling second albumn Back to Black has earned her growing international acclaim, including an ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Alexandra Burke - A Star is Born

    by John Blake ...
    A soul-singing sensation and inspiring testimony to the rewards of perseverance, Alexandra Burke is the most exciting musical star to emerge in the United Kingdom for many years. This revealing biography chronicles how she rose from a childhood sharing her bed with her sister in a cramped north London flat to winning The X Factor and romping to the top of the charts.Alexandra faced countless ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Financial Accounting (RLE Accounting)

    An Introduction

    by John Blake ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Accounting
    This book is a practical textbook for first-year students. It begins by describing the nature and environment of accounting and continues with an examination of the double entry book-keeping system. There are chapters on the principles which govern accounting practice and the presentation and interpretation of accounts. Inflation accounting is also covered as are cash budgets and funds flow. ... Read more

    $94.99 CAD