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Exploring the often-overlooked history of women, this book reflects on the fleeting legacies of family recipes and the connections they forge. The author, Roberta Allen, seeks to reclaim her heritage through culinary experimentation, focusing on bacon-centric dishes in her Oak Bay kitchen. With a backdrop of generational loss and the absence of cherished keepsakes, the narrative emphasizes the importance of preserving women's stories and traditions, suggesting that the act of cooking can serve as a powerful means of remembrance and connection.

Through dark humor, the characters navigate the challenges of self-perception and connection, often viewing themselves and others through distorted lenses. Their everyday lives are marked by a poignant struggle to recapture lost youth, highlighting the emotional pain of disconnection and the complexities of human relationships.

For use at school or home, The Oxford School Spelling Dictionary is easy-to-use and comprehensive. With over 25,000 essential words listed in colour, it is easy to find words quickly and panels give extra information to illustrate spelling rules e.g. details on prefixes and suffixes as well as their exceptions. Footnotes throughout help build spelling knowledge and lead the user from an incorrect look-up to the correct spelling right away. The dictionary has been carefully prepared for KS2 and the DFEE National Literacy Strategy Spelling Bank.