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Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2003
ISBN 10: 0711217874ISBN 13: 9780711217874
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This volume reveals the ideas and planting schemes that underpin Monet's garden at Giverny so that readers can replicate them. A short introduction to Giverny is followed by colour photographs, with detailed captions describing the plants and techniques that make up the garden. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2016
ISBN 10: 1847807186ISBN 13: 9781847807182
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The first book in the best-selling, award-winning Bear and the Piano trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from best-selling and critically acclaimed author David Litchfield. The Sunday Times The influence of the great illustrators Jon Klasen and Shaun Tan are detectable in David Litchfields opulent The Bear and the Piano. The Guardian This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline.' Huffington Post A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure. The Daily Mail A sumptuous treat [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space.The ending will have your heart soaring like a sopranos top C. The Bookseller One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal [] Distinctive, atmospheric and uplifting, it's my picture book of the year. **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books: The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2] The Bear, the Piano and Little Bears Concert [3] Grandad's Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2010
ISBN 10: 1848352239ISBN 13: 9781848352230
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with incredible photographs in this brilliant introduction to animal life cycles. Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to discover all about the lives of animals, from familiar to exotic creatures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2013
ISBN 10: 0711235074ISBN 13: 9780711235076
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What Makes Great Art showcases a selection of 80 outstanding paintings and sculptures from around the world and throughout time, assessing just what it is that makes them so great. Why do some artworks stand out head and shoulders above others? What makes a painting truly great, and secures its artistic legacy for centuries after its creation? Some owe their greatness to composition of colour, others offer profound insights into their human subjects, and some convey their message particularly effectively. Exceptional art somehow satisfies at a deeper level than the rest, and this truly insightful and deeply researched work examinss exactly how 80 of the most significant works of art have persevered, and what makes us come back to them time and time again. Andy Prankhursts succinct, appraisive text will open your eyes to the unique defining qualities of these key works, enabling you to appreciate the groundbreaking talents of every age. An indispensible book for anyone who wants to understand how and why art continues to fascinate us, this book is a comprehensive guide to these masterpieces and what exactly makes them great. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2020
ISBN 10: 0711253447ISBN 13: 9780711253445
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mindful Thoughts at Home is a lovingly gathered collection of reflections appreciating the often un-noticed details of what makes a house a home. Mindfulness is about being truly present and fully engaged with whatever were doing at that moment, anchoring ourselves in the present. We aim to be aware of our thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, letting go of distraction and judgement. We usually focus on the past or the future, but with mindfulness, we pay attention to what is around us, things that we would normally take for granted. So why not put some focus on your home environment? The layout, ambiance and decor in your home can offer a perfect complement to the sense of wellness that mindfulness creates. It is our home, after all. By reading this book and embracing the mindfulness within it, you will be able to create adelightful and comfortable environment that will enrich your life and soul. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2018
ISBN 10: 1910277754ISBN 13: 9781910277751
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nadia Taylor (illustrator). Take a step into the forest and join a young squirrel as she looks for her family in this sumptuous "touch and feel" layered board book. The perfect introduction for preschool children to animals and their habitats, this simple, charming story unfolds across a series of layered pages that increase in size, and shows different animal families as they go about their daily lives. With gently rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, the book encourages children to interact with the book and turn each page, delighting in the increasingly expansive forest spreads. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2005
ISBN 10: 1845070518ISBN 13: 9781845070519
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Paperback. Condition: Good. When Laura gets her first letter from her new Australian pen friend, she's delighted. She writes Malcolm a long letter telling him all about herself, but she doesn't receive a reply. At last she gets a letter from Malcolm's sister telling her that Malcolm has gone into hospital for an eye operation - he is nearly completely blind. Laura decides to learn Braille so that she can send him a get-well-soon card and they are soon corresponding in Braille, making their letters private and confidential. Including an information spread about Braille and a Braille sample, this book shows children that having a disability should not be a barrier to friendship, and that communicating in a different way can be rewarding and fun. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2011
ISBN 10: 1845136330ISBN 13: 9781845136338
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bletchley Park was where one of the war's most famous - and crucial - achievements was made: the cracking of Germany's "Enigma" code in which its most important military communications were couched. This country house in the Buckinghamshire countryside was home to Britain's most brilliant mathematical brains, like Alan Turing, and the scene of immense advances in technology - indeed, the birth of modern computing. The military codes deciphered there were instrumental in turning both the Battle of the Atlantic and the war in North Africa. But, though plenty has been written about the boffins, and the codebreaking, fictional and non-fiction - from Robert Harris and Ian McEwan to Andrew Hodges' biography of Turing - what of the thousands of men and women who lived and worked there during the war? What was life like for them - an odd, secret territory between the civilian and the military? Sinclair McKay's book is the first history for the general reader of life at Bletchley Park, and an amazing compendium of memories from people now in their eighties - of skating on the frozen lake in the grounds (a depressed Angus Wilson, the novelist, once threw himself in) - of a youthful Roy Jenkins, useless at codebreaking, of the high jinks at nearby accommodation hostels - and of the implacable secrecy that meant girlfriend and boyfriend working in adjacent huts knew nothing about each other's work. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2013
ISBN 10: 1781311617ISBN 13: 9781781311615
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. THE HILARIOUS ANNUAL COLLECTION OF READERS' LETTERS THAT WERE JUST TOO LEFT-FIELD, OUTRAGEOUS OR WITTY TO MAKE THE PAGES OF THE TELEGRAPH. 'SIR - Two days of news about the Duchess of Cambridge, and you haven't yet told us about her hospital gown. Who designed it? How much did it cost? And has she worn it before?' 'SIR - Sede vacante has not always been connected with the death of a pope. When I was growing up in the 1970s we would use the expression at home to denote that the bathroom was free.' 'SIR - Being a devoted husband, as well as a staunch and active member of the Conservative Party, I'd be grateful to learn what further changes it will adopt, especially in regard to monogamy. My wife could do with a bit more help around the house.' 'SIR - Am I alone in wishing for an episode of the BBC's Countryfile in which a presenter's offer to lend a hand is turned down?' 'SIR - I see in your Cyprus Bailout Live blog, at 13:55, a reference to the Finish [sic] Europe Minister. Thank goodness it is all over.' A letters page may seem antiquated in an era of texting and tweets, yet the Telegraph's letters writers - often bemused, sometimes furious, always erudite - are a breed apart. 'Writing to the Telegraph lets off steam,' confesses one regular correspondent - and thank goodness for the rest of us that it does. Now that anyone can publish their opinions online, the Telegraph letters page remains a rare bastion of well-written, carefully edited wit on the topics of the day. In this fifth volume of wise, waggish and downright outrageous letters for which there wasn't enough space - or editorial stomach - in the paper, we offer another hilariously alternative review of the year. With an agenda as enticing as ever, ranging from Chris Huhne's speeding points to a royal baby, a new Pope to Andy Murray, it will prove, once again, that the Telegraph's letters writers have an astute sense of what really matters. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2003
ISBN 10: 0711211779ISBN 13: 9780711211773
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Anholt, Laurence (illustrator). Sylvette was a shy girl with many secrets. She dreamed of being an artist, but no one knew of her plans. One summer, the famous Picasso came to Sylvette's town, Vallauris. Amazingly, out of all the people in the town, Picasso chose her as his model. Gradually, Sylvette came to view the famous artist as a father and told him of her secret ambitions. This is the true story of Sylvette David, who modelled for Picasso in 1954. She now lives in the West of England, where she works as a painter and sculptor. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2012
ISBN 10: 1908005696ISBN 13: 9781908005694
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A full range of safe, imaginative games and easy-to-teach tricks guarantees that there's something here for every dog, whatever their breed, age or temperament, from the simple to the challenging. Put the joy back into your playtime - and amaze and impress your family and friends! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2006
ISBN 10: 1845073762ISBN 13: 9781845073763
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Riccardo Small lives on the Island. He's the smallest boy in his class at school, and he loves cricket. In fact, he's a walking cricket encyclopaedia and can tell you the averages of every West Indian test match player in history, the names of all the cricket grounds in the world and more besides. But Riccardo also loves poetry and songs - especially calypso. When he is dropped from the cricket team after missing a vital catch, Riccardo wanders the island, taking refuge in his poems. He meets Count Crayfish, an eccentric figure, well known on the Island for his triumphs in the Calypso Competition, and together they think of a way in which Riccardo can still help the cricket team. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2008
ISBN 10: 1845389050ISBN 13: 9781845389055
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pin your ideas to the page! Is your head full of ideas buy you don't know how to turn them into fantastic tales? Do you start lots of stories but run out of steam half way through? Maybe you want to write but you don't know how to structure you answer? How To Write Stories is the answer! Find out how to come up with convincing characters, storymap your plot, experiment with different types of stories and break writer's block when you get stuck. The How To Write series includes: How To Write Letters and Emails: 9781845389048 How To Write Poems: 9781845389031 How To Write Reports: 9781845389062 How To Write Stories: 9781845389055. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2015
ISBN 10: 1847806503ISBN 13: 9781847806505
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Calling all dog lovers! This fully-illustrated pet care guide is packed with informative advice and cute illustrations making it the must have book if you are thinking about getting a puppy! How do you choose a puppy? What sort of basket should you get it? What food will it like, and how much? How do you train it and keep it happy? What should you do if your dog looks ill? Find answers to all these questions and more in this guide to dog care written specially for young pet owners. With illustrations that are simple and fresh, cute and funny accompanied by informative texts from well-known animal writer, Helen Piers, this book has everything you need to join the Pet Cadet Club. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2014
ISBN 10: 1845435230ISBN 13: 9781845435233
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cool Layer Cakes is the perfect book to inspire and encourage keen amateur and professional bakers alike to take layer cakes to new heights and to inject a little bit of personality into their creations. In this book you will be guided by fully illustrated step-by-steps, through the basics required for a successful layer cake, including essential equipment, core recipes, decoration techniques, and insider tricks of the trade to create a professional finish. With 50 amazing, gorgeous, and fun layer cake projects, whether it is dressing up a tea time cake for guests or transforming multi layers into a show stopper celebration cake, Cool Layer Cakes provides a fresh spin on our favorite of cake treats. Taking ideas from diverse areas such as fashion and art, you will be encouraged to think about color palettes, textures, and patterns in order to create designs which are stylish and contemporary. You will develop your own style and, armed with essential tips, be enabled to design layer cakes that taste and look absolutely stunning. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2010
ISBN 10: 1845135482ISBN 13: 9781845135485
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Imagine being able to achieve the perfect mental state to make your best possible swing over every shot? Being fearless at critical putts and stepping up with an inner calm that allows you to play your best golf, every time you stand over the ball. Now, Silent Mind Golf removes the mystery behind the mental mastery that lies at the heart of peak performance. A lifelong golfer and one of the world's leading motivational speakers, Robin Sieger has developed a practical guide to mental conditioning that will enable any golfer, whether amateur or professional, to get to grips with the dynamics crucial to getting into the 'zone'. Too often golfers concentrate all their efforts on technique, in the belief it is only the mechanics of the game they have to master. Instead, free of jargon, with easy-to-follow examples and personal anecdotes from the world's most successful players, this unique book will be your guide to developing the single most neglected, least understood and ultimately decisive area of the game. Mental Strength. A one-time television producer Robin Sieger is now a successful businessman and a specialist in the psychology of peak performance. He has published four previous books on success and motivation, including the international bestseller Natural Born Winners. He also holds the world record for the coldest round of golf ever played - eighteen holes at -26 C in Fairbanks, Alaska, on 22 December 2001. www.silentmindgolf.com. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2012
ISBN 10: 0711233276ISBN 13: 9780711233270
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Everyone loves an old-fashioned tea party. Mix-and-match crockery, bone-handled knives, lace and linen, teapots with cosies, sweet peas and roses, home baking and Victorian cocktails in tea cups - they're all back in vogue. Indoors by the fire in winter or outside in summer sunshine, hosts and guests can relax together with none of the stress or formality of a dinner party. Afternoon tea is the quintessential British tradition that has developed from its modest beginnings to become a much-loved celebration of indulgent pleasures. With evocative photographs and mouth-watering recipes, this stunning book shows how you can re-create a nostalgic world of classic comfort, elegance and delicious treats. Try Carolyn Caldicott's perfect cucumber sandwich, Victoria sponge cake, rose petal jelly, English muffins, crumpets, Earl Grey tea with gin and lemon, 'the best chocolate cake you will ever taste' and much, much more with this celebration of the quintessentially English tea time, a must-have recipe book for any vintage-lovers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2009
ISBN 10: 1845432967ISBN 13: 9781845432966
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paddle sport, from slalom to surfing, exists at the highest level of competition, but for many people, its biggest appeal is the simple and unrivalled pleasure of messing about in boats. This book is aimed at beginners who are making their first forays on water in a kayak or canoe, and want to learn the skills that will enable them to paddle enjoyably and safely. First we introduce the kayak and the canoe, looking at the key features of each boat. Then we look at the practicalities to consider before you take to the water. Next in a series of step-by-step sequences, the core section of the book focuses on the skills needed to paddle a kayak to a proficient standard on flatwater. The sequences start with the basics, such as how to get into the boat, how to sit properly, and how to use the paddle, before building up to the capsize and roll, and the strokes needed to manoeuvre the boat. The final chapter looks at rescue techniques, and provides important medical knowledge and advice about emergency procedures in case of difficulties on the water. About the author Bill Mattos has kayaked all over the world and competed in a variety of disciplines, including freestyle kayaking to World Championship level as a member of the 1995 and 1997 Great Britain Freestyle Team. He now runs a successful company manufacturing kayaking equipment. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2012
ISBN 10: 1848357931ISBN 13: 9781848357938
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Calling all pony lovers - this is the perfect book for you! I Love Ponies is the perfect all round book for girls that want to learn to ride, know more about how to care for a pony, want to join a pony club or enter gymkhana events. With detailed instructions, step by step guides, clear photography and a whole section devoted to the most popular horse breeds for young riders this book is packed with everything a budding rider will want to know. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 1600
ISBN 10: 1845435540ISBN 13: 9781845435547
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In search of the ultimate chilled sensation? Here are the creamiest, tastiest ice cream recipes for dedicated addicts. The Ice Cream Machine Book enables you to create and churn velvety, dreamy ice cream, or sensational frozen yogurts, sorbets, and ice milks. An ice cream machine takes the strain and speeds up the process of home-made ice cream, eliminating the need to break up ice crystals yet producing seductive confections without fuss. If you don' t own a machine, buy one! Manufacturers' instructions may contain a handful of recipes but you will want more, and more. Each of these recipes has been prepared for use in a variety of machines, either top-of-the-range or less expensive models, or indeed without a machine at all- they make preparing ice cream almost as much fun as eating it! Capture that wonderful fresh flavor of home-made ice cream- let the machine do the churning, while you take the praise! * Includes advice on how to use your ice cream machine * Explores recipes for sorbets, sherberts, gelatos and much more! * Includes ideas for sauces, drinks and desserts The introduction will help you get to know your machine, and a comprehensive guide goes over the finer points to ensure best flavors and perfect results every time. More than 100 recipes feature sherbets, sorbets, and reduced fat ice creams, as well as ice milk and tofu ice creams, with further sections on sauces and luxury desserts. The all-time favorites are here: vanilla and strawberry, along with extraordinary experiences, such as Chilli and Chocolate Ice Cream or Raspberry Tofu Ripple. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2006
ISBN 10: 0711226997ISBN 13: 9780711226999
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Artists and writers alike have always been drawn to flowers. As sources of inspiration or simple enjoyment, flowers have been responsible over the centuries for many of our greatest and most memorable works of art, works that echo and preserve - in words and in line and colour - the particular beauties of their subjects This volume brings together a personal selection of poetry and prose from a broad range of writers, from Shakespeare and Milton, to Reginald Farrer and Edward Augustus Bowles, to twentieth-century poets such as Marianne Moore and Theodore Roethke. Familiar wild and garden flowers are here explored in all their moods and mysteries. The poems and extracts are illustrated with botanical prints from the remarkable collection of artworks at the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library, acknowledged as the world's finest horticultural library. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2011
ISBN 10: 1907332790ISBN 13: 9781907332791
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Fiona Goble's lovely and humourous characters are instantly recognizable, from the bride's broad smile and sparkling engagement ring to the groom's dashing uniform (complete with tiny sequin orders and medals). We've included suggestions for creating a selection of customized guests, too, so you can use your own creativity in putting them together. With a free cardboard balcony included, so that you can display your creations in authentic surroundings, Knit Your Own Royal Wedding is funny, cute, and easy enough for even a knitting novice to tackle - go on, get our your needles and help your favourite royals tie the knot! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2007
ISBN 10: 1845076265ISBN 13: 9781845076269
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Smy, Pam (illustrator). Calypso and cricket come together in the Island's Carnival week and Riccardo Small is torn between his two loves. He has been chosen to sing in the Calypso Monarch Final, competing with the best singers on the Island. But his team mates at Calypso Cricket Club are playing the most important game in their history on the same day. Amidst the Carnival pan bands, the masqueraders and the stick-fighters Riccardo discovers why the singing competition is called 'Calypso War'. It's tough going on the cricket field too - with injuries, fires and disappearing players producing more than enough puzzles for captain Bashy to solve. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2011
ISBN 10: 0711231893ISBN 13: 9780711231894
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Who would not want to sit down with Jane Austen and join her in a cup of tea? Here for the first time is a book that shares the secrets of one of her favorite rituals. Tea figures prominently in Jane Austen's life and work. At the centre of almost every social situation in her novels one finds tea. In Emma, does Miss Bates drink coffee? Of course not: 'No coffee, I thank you, for me-never take coffee.-A little tea if you please.' In Pride and Prejudice, what is one of the supreme honours Mr. Collins can envision Lady Catherine bestowing on Elizabeth Bennet and her friends? Why, drinking tea with her, naturally. Tea with Jane Austen begins with tea drinking in the morning and ends with tea in the evening, at balls and other gatherings. Each chapter includes a description of how tea was taken at a particular place or time of day, along with history, recipes, excerpts from Austen's novels and letters and illustrations from the time. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2007
ISBN 10: 1906217327ISBN 13: 9781906217327
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this compelling and moving account of the marvellous Melly's last five years, on- and off-stage, the eminent jazz trumpeter, Digby Fairweather, whose band has accompanied Melley during this period, captures the technicolour Melly as never before. He vividly recalls the many gigs, recording and drinking sessions, the performances up and down the country, the characters they have met and the unexpected and unscripted encounters.as well as their conversations and friendship.Anyone who has seen George Melly on stage will know how outrageous and captivating he can be - the rouguish twinkle in the eye always spelling mischief. But there is another side to him - his erudition, his fame as an expert on Surrealism, his passion for angling, his sexual appetite and more.Even in his last year, although very ill and growing ever more deaf, his sense of fun and his love of music has kept him singing to the end - the ultimate performer. In George Melly: The Final Bows of a Legend, one of his closest associates offers a view of this jazz master as never seen before. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2010
ISBN 10: 190677966XISBN 13: 9781906779665
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Gable was perceived as the archetypal Hollywood superman, the kind of man that women lusted after and their husbands envied. However, as David Bret reveals in this powerful biography, in the early days of his career, with his squinty teeth and fondness for men as well as woman, he was anything but the wholesome figure he appeared. Gable was adopted by the 'Sewing Circle' - the group that included Jean Harlow and, ironically, Carole Lombard, the great love of his life. Bret also reveals how Gable's wartime 'heroics', which saw him promoted through the ranks from Private to Major in less than a year, were no more than an elaborate publicity stunt. Like an earlier paternity suit, it was an exercise dreamed up by studio chief, Louis B. Mayer to promote and protect Gable's image. After ending an affair with Ben Maddox in 1942, Gable seems to have 'gone straight', from which point Bret moves into more familiar territory, focusing on Gable's great movies including Gone With the Wind and on his affairs with Joan Crawford, Ava Gardner and other famous stars. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished material, Bret pulls no punches in this star-studded story of Gable's life, told with candour and panache. David Bret is one of Britain's leading showbusiness biographers, and an authority on the chanson. His many highly successful books incllde: Edth Piaf, Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, Errol Flynn and the soon to be published Mario Lanza (all from JR Books). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2007
ISBN 10: 1906217084ISBN 13: 9781906217082
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The funny and subversive 'Queen's Counsel' cartoon strip has appeared on the law pages of The Times since 1993, delighting the legal profession and general readers alike with its accurate and biting send-up of the profession and its practices. Here - allegedly! - is the best of them. In these pages, readers will delight in Geoffrey Bentwood QC, who specialises in boring his clients to death, while not-so-secretly longing to be promoted to the bench; his sidekick, Edward Longwind, who takes lessons in pomposity from Sir Geoffrey; Richard Loophole of Loophole and Fillibuster who does his best to bankrupt his clients, while working his associates to death and pretending to remember some of the law he learned at school; and at the mercy of all of them is the luckless Mr Sprocket, the endlessly unsuccessful litigant whose lawyers will not rest until they have spent all of his money. This work features the best of the 'Queen's Counsel' cartoon strip from The Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 1996
ISBN 10: 0711210810ISBN 13: 9780711210813
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This anthology contains a selection of 50 prayers, from sources ancient and modern. There are prayers for every occasion: praising God, asking for forgiveness, interceding for family and friends, for people throughout the world, and for inner strength and peace. Each prayer is illuminated with a detail from a painting which is chosen from one of the world's great art museums renowned for collections of religious painting. The colours and fine detail of the medieval, Renaissance and later artists provides a touchstone for contemplation. Artists featured include: Giotto, Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Poussin and Vermeer. The paintings come from museums and galleries, including: the National Gallery, London; the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh; the Louvre, Paris; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence; and the Prado, Madrid. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2006
ISBN 10: 0711224218ISBN 13: 9780711224216
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Frank Duerden's classic guide Best Walks in the Lake District highlights the best walking opportunities in the spectacular Lake District National Park. There are walks ranging from short strolls to hikes that would challenge the fittest walker, each with a sketch map and detailed instructions. The routes in this edition have all been rewalked and updated by walking enthusiast Tom Holman. Stunning new photographs by Andrew Midgley and Tom Holman illustrate the book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, 2002
ISBN 10: 1840923687ISBN 13: 9781840923681
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Create affordable, designer-quality handbags right in your own home -even if you've never sewn a stitch. Using just 4 master patterns, readers learn to use fabrications and embellishments to make everything from vintage styles to fun and trendy beaded bags, from faux fur to fringed bags. Each bag takes cues from major fashion houses, highlighting the best styles from recent decades. Looking for evening drama? Try a crystal clutch. Want to create a conversation piece? Create a fabulous beach bag out of a block-print towel. Complete with shortcuts, tips, and secrets from the Accessories Design staff at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, this smart guide can turn any reader into a do-it-yourself fashion designer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.