Carol Godsmark

All ChangeThe Untold Story of WWI on both sides of the Channel August 1914. The Ministry of War requisitions over a thousand iconic red double decker buses from the streets of London to act as troop transports, as ambulances and mobile lofts for carrier pigeons for the Western Front. All Change tells the untold story of WWI through the eyes of Ted Digby, a middle-aged bus driver who, on an impulse, si

All ChangeThe Untold Story of WWI on both sides of the Channel August 1914. The Ministry of War requisitions over a thousand iconic red double decker buses from the streets of London to act as troop transports, as ambulances and mobile lofts for carrier pigeons for the Western Front. All Change tells the untold story of WWI through the eyes of Ted Digby, a middle-aged bus driver who, on an impulse, signs up without telling his wife Norah or his daughter Ruby. With his still-red double decker, Ted swaps his usual route from Euston Station to Shepherd's Bush for a route to the battlefields. With him is his young, vulnerable co-driver, Billy Boy Cotgrave. On the Western Front, Ted and Billy join a shell-shocked pigeon handler, an ex- London wheeler-dealer and a sadistic sergeant, Ted falling in love with the enchanting Kitty. On the Home Front, Norah and Ruby find new challenges in their lives, including taking on jobs previously filled by the men now at the Front. All their lives change forever. But who will thrive and survive? And will Ted's reckless gamble pay off long-term?`All Change is the best type of historical fiction and is difficult to put down.'Illustrations by Hugh Ribbans. www.hughribbans.com

If you're planning to hold your wedding reception at home,in your village hall or even in a local barn there's a lotmore to think about than if you go the hotel route. You'll need to source and book the marquee and contact hire companies for tables and chairs, crockery and cutlery, table linen, loos, refrigeration, bar facilities, a generator - and more. The good news is that a wedding reception at home can be much more intimate and personal and you are able to be more flexible in terms of timing. You are also better able to control the cost - and with the average wedding totting up at around GBP17,000 in today's market, that's an important consideration. With this book you'll be able to event manage the day yourself so that all the details are covered and everything runs smoothly with the minimum of stress. Alongside all the more general advice and tips you'll find information on:* Preparing a budget and getting quotations for the marquee or village hall.* Choosing the menu, including a selection of sample menus.* If you're cooking yourself, how to prepare and shop for the chosen menus.* Buying alcohol, planning the bar and finding staff to man it.* How to hire equipment and gauge quantities of plates, cutlery, serving dishes,and tablecloths.* How to find good staff and instruct them on their duties.* Organising the music and ensuring sufficient electrical power.* Planning the big tidy up afterwards!

StartingRunning a Restaurant For Dummies will offer aspiring restaurateurs advice and guidance on this highly competitive industry - from attracting investors to your cause, to developing a food and beverages menu, to interior design and pricing issues - to help you keep your business venture afloat and enjoyable at the same time.