The choir press gloucester (186 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Tim Deane's Nature Notes is a collection of articles that appeared in The Organic Grower magazine between 2009 and 2021. The notes are reflections of a life on the land, that of an organic vegetable grower and farmer intimately connected to the soil and working with the living ecological systems and cycles that sustain its productivity. They are both light-hearted and informative and although Tim makes no claims to being a 'proper naturalist', these notes provide a unique window into the nature of a small Devon farm on the fringes of Dartmoor, its fellow inhabitants and passing visitors. It is that empathy, observation, and attention to detail which made Tim such an accomplished grower; a true pioneer of the organic growing movement. Whether you have a garden or farm, or simply care about the environment in which we live, this book will provide a new perspective on the natural world around us. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Going on an aeroplane is so much fun. Follow Sammy as he goes on an aeroplane for the very first time. So buckle up. and enjoy the ride. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. It's Suzie's first day of school today and I wonder how she is feeling? Are you going to a new school too, just like Suzie? Read about Suzie's day and all the things she gets up to. It is going to be a busy time filled with lots of new things to see and do. Have a lovely time Suzie, we can't wait to hear all about it! And the same to you. Going to school is so much fun! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Every person has a story. Each has their own impressions of life and expressions of how they tell their story - mine is through poetry. In every experience may it be about the weather, a lesson learnt, a prayer or just a thought - I jot it down. I then put the words together - somehow they connect until it becomes a full story to tell. I usually write at night or at dawn - which explains the moon, the stars and wishing wells and the love of art of any form. Poetry is a hobby and I'm still learning the ropes of writing - learning to put words together like a proper writer should. The aspirations, inspirations and moments of each day - I learn. I discover more of ME and who I am as the journey continues. I discover who I have become. While my hobby keeps me on my toes, let me share this hobby (and this journey) with you. As you go along, please let me say "Thank You" for stepping into this journey with me . the glimpse of who I am. A life's journey in poetry by a nurse from the Philippines who came to Britain in 2001 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Stories From The Career Couch is for readers who want to develop or change career. Personal work stories are combined with expert insight on Twenty First century careers. It is for people who feel unsatisfied in their careers, but dont know why. It is for people who want to know themselves better and understand more about what shapes their working identity. It is forpeople looking to be inspired and entertained by a collection of deeply personal and varied narratives about the quest for job fulfilment. The story tellers are working in a variety of sectors, from government to communications to management consulting to medicine. After each client story, Susie Lawrence excavates and examines some resonating themes, exploring how theory and current thinking sets their stories in a broader context.This book is for those who are beginning to think about work enrichment, career changers or those looking to make wise choices at any age. It is for those who want to explore their career options, and/or reflect on their working lives thus far. The youngest contributor is twenty-nine and on the cusp of his first major career change; searching for a different definition of purpose. The oldest writer is sixty -three; has recently established a new business and reflects on the agonies and ecstasies of a traditional, more twentieth century corporate career. There are writers who are working mothers and successful leaders and many who reflect on the messages that have been passed on by their family or wider community that have influenced their working choices. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The colour thief of Bristol is a book about two friends, Alba and Evie, who live in the colourful streets of Bristol. One day a mean looking man comes to their fun and vibrant school and visits their headmistress. After the visit she looks uncharacteristically angry and stern and then proceeds to take all the colour and fun out of their school. When they hear that something similar has happened at their friend's school, they race around Bristol following the man, hoping to stop him and return the colour to their school. They follow him through the city, bumping into more friends. After losing him on a hot air balloon they think of a way to find him again and then track him back to his house. Here, they discover that the villain, rather than being bad, was sad all along. He took the colour out of schools as the sound of children's laughter reminded him of his horrible childhood. Alba and Evie heal him with their warmth and the three of them return the colour to Bristol. This book considers how childhood shapes a person and invites the child to think about why someone may do bad things and to consider the healing effect of being around kindness and warmth. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Lilford, Vicky (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Tower of London has fascinated people for centuries, but how much do we know about what happens there today and the people whose homes are inside the Tower? Author Christopher West was allowed unprecedented access and by tracing its comings and goings over a year, this illustrated book gives a unique insight into the modern Tower: the ceremonies, the celebrations, the experience of living in a historic landmark, and all the people - visitors and staff - who make it work. Here you will also find a detailed account of Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, the installation of 888,246 ceramic poppies in the Tower's moat to mark the centenary of the First World War. The Tower of London is a hugely important building, and this book celebrates its history, its continued existence and the work that is being done to preserve it for future generations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Steve Davies spent 48 years working in the railway industry from 1969 to 2017. His insider's view of the railways is presented in an easy to read style that will appeal to those in the industry as well as those for whom the jargon would be incomprehensible without Steve's explanations. He started work as a messenger boy and in 1982 he took his first driving turn. He subsequently kept 148 notebooks recording the details of all the trains he had driven including details of trains, times, number of coaches or tonnage of freight hauled. This fascinating insight into the day-to-day workings of the railway industry will be of interest to railway workers, enthusiasts and all of us who have ever wondered "What's it really like to drive a train?". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Follow Sammy as he tries a new food every day of the week. Monday, some yummy broccoli through to Sunday where Sammy tries some roast chicken. You never know, you might like to try something new too, just like Sammy has! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The end of the nineteenth century was a difficult time for farmers in Scotland. A decade of cold years made it hard to grow crops or feed animals and grain growers faced competition from America after the repeal of the Corn Laws. In these harsh conditions, ordinary families still pursued their lives and loves. My Father Was a Farmer in New Cumnock tells the story of the Baird family and of their joys and struggles on their farm. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A Tale of Two Railways provides a fascinating insight into the operation and management of England and Denmark's railway systems which will be of interest to all railway enthusiasts.During Alan Evans working life of 48 years, 41 were spent in the railway industry. Starting as a clerk at East Croydon, Alan soon found out that he would rather be a practical railwayman and transferred to the footplate grades at Redhill followed by promotion to Dorking and then Horsham. After 11 years with British Rail he emigrated to his wife's home country of Denmark. After learning a new language and achieving citizenship in his new country Alan was successful in obtaining employment with the Danish state railways as a shunter and then after several years achieved his goal of driving trains again, continuing for 20 years until his retirement in 2019 as a driving instructor.Alan has been active within his trade union and has organised several study tours for colleagues at his depot in Kalundborg. There are many anecdotes from both England and Denmark that give an insight of the daily work at the sharp end of trains. There is a direct comparison of the two careers which show that there are many similarities between the two countries and the type of people employed. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Fine. Nineteenth century Huntingdonshire had its fair share of mischief-makers and murderers, victims and villains, litigation and larceny, triumph and tragedy. Just as it is today, there have always been motives and circumstances strong enough to bring individuals to the wrong side of the law, and, likewise, the law has been ready to meet it. This is not to say that punishment has always matched the crime; whilst stealing a few sheep may gain you transportation for life, or worse, death, starving one's own child may net you at most a few months in prison. Drawing from local records, and supported by a deep contextual understanding, Trying Neighbours collects the stories of real people often caught in unreal situations. These are the stories of a gaoler, locked up in his own prison; a young woman, suing her fiance for breach of his marriage promise; a thief falling asleep in the house he was supposed to be robbing; a son's violent actions against his parents in the dead of night, and slick lawyers, wriggling through loopholes. This collection is a wealth of anecdote, but also a social history of criminality, the culture that allowed it, and the systems that punished it in the nineteenth century. Often heart-breaking, often ridiculous, always entertaining, Trying Neighbours brings together the most interesting cases Huntingdonshire has seen: arson, rioting, suicide, murder, theft, elopement, imposture, fraud and vote tampering, with the odd egg theft and neighbourly spat thrown in.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A treat for fans of one of Britains most distinctive song writing voices Waxing Lyrical brings together the complete lyrics from Chris Diffords acclaimed solo albums: I Didnt Get Where I Am, The Last Temptation of Chris, Cashmere If You Can, Fancy Pants, Lets Be Combe Avenue, and What Happened.Best known as co-founder of Squeeze and co-writer of timeless classics such as Up The Junction, Cool For Cats and Tempted, Difford has also carved out a rich solo career. His lyricswry, poignant, and deeply humanreveal the same eye for detail and gift for storytelling that have made his songs endure across generations.Waxing Lyrical offers an intimate journey through Diffords solo work, showcasing his sharp wit, tender observations, and ability to find poetry in the everyday. Essential reading for Squeeze devotees and lovers of great song writing alike. A lyrical journey through decades of songs, from Squeeze to solo work, celebrating the joy, twists, and heartfelt endeavour of song writing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In 1940 a first-year student at Oxford gave up his legal studies to serve his country in its time of need. He served with valour and distinction, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for developing and then delivering battlewinning tactics that protected the flanks of the D-Day landings. But Guy Hudson also saw things that cannot be unseen, and experienced the horrors of war that become tattooed on one's soul. This is the story of a brave and patriotic sailor who helped sink the German battleship Bismarck, drove his Motor Torpedo Boat into enemy harbours right under the muzzles of Axis guns, and then pioneered radar control procedures for the small torpedo and gun boats that careered across pitch-dark maritime battlefields to guard the Allied landings in northern France. It is also the story of a man who turned to alcohol to control the darker memories created by war, and whose life and business collapsed due to the demon of drink, before he was rescued by his second wife. His legacy now lives on at the University of Oxford through the Guy Hudson Memorial Trust - this biography is his tribute. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In 1943, four teenagers, engaged in a spot of poaching on a private estate within Hagley Wood, near Birmingham, England discover a decaying woman's body secreted within the trunk of a tree. The police are unable to identify whose remains they are, nor the circumstances of her death. Shortly after, messages start to appear on walls in the surrounding area of the West Midlands, identifying the victim as "Bella", and rumours start to circulate which point to her having been part of an active wartime spy ring, killed so as to silence her. Then, some 11 years after the body was discovered, a local woman comes forward with some explosive information in which she names the killer. Yet, more than 80 years after the event, the crime remains unsolved. Nobody has ever been arrested, and the victim remains unidentified. It is a case which has intrigued many across the world. The Hagley Wood Tree Murder takes a critical look at the case and its investigation, with reference to original police documents. It debunks many of the popular theories, identifies lines of enquiry which have not previously been in the public domain, and follows some significant leads not fully explored at the time. Above all, it explores how a number of influential people outrageously exploited the tragedy for their own ends. The Hagley Wood Tree Murder will be of interest to anyone who has a knowledge of the case or an interest in unsolved crimes or policing protocols, and especially for those who are familiar with this part of the West Midlands. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. While the state has extensive powers and duties in relation to state-funded education, independent schools largely sit outside that regime on condition that they meet prescribed standards. A Practical Guide to the Independent School Standards introduces the standards, explains their role in connection with registration and inspection of independent schools and shows how to use them. Busy practitioners are signposted to the key guidance and regulations incorporated into the deceptively short standards.After outlining the standards and linking to relevant legislation and recent case law which helps with interpretation, this book shows how the standards can be applied to common issues affecting pupils such as SEND, mental health, peer-on-peer abuse, admissions and exclusions.The closing chapters consider the role of the standards when things go wrong whether it is a parent wishing to complain about a school, a school questioning the findings of a compliance inspection and/or responding to action by the regulator.Now, thoroughly updated for September 2024, this Practical Guide covers the changes to statutory guidance for 2024, such as Working Together to Improve School Attendance, the Prevent Duty, and new advice on Information Sharing. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Clean sound paperback SIGNED by author with dedication to title page - SENT FROM STROUD WITHIN 48 HOURS. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Island Walks Book One - Lindisfarne to Iona is the first in a series of books that takes the reader on the trail as the author shares his recollections of each solo journey in words and images. Generously illustrated, with over 400 of the author's own photographs Book One starts on the English north-east coastal Holy Island of Lindisfarne with the author's boots tasting the sea as it laps onto the famous causeway and ends 300 miles and 20 days later on the Scottish Inner Hebridean island of Iona where his boots get 'salted' once again in the Atlantic Ocean.Paul's writing style is informal and relaxed with an occasional 'rant' about subject matter close to his heart. The 'Island Walks' series of books are not prescriptive guides to particular routes, but rather give the reader a sense of what long-distance walking with recurrent distant horizons is like and at the same time, increase the reader's awareness of the sheer size of our planet in the context of the author's modestly sized island home of Great Britain. Author Paul Truswell gives a generously illustrated account of his long walk from Lindisfarne to Iona. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Story of Christianity traces the origins and roller-coaster development of a great global faith that has more followers today than any other. In Christs reported brief life on earth, he simplified the complex and often confusing messages of the scriptures handed-down by word-of- mouth that were the basis of Israels faith. This book is the result of years of open research on Christianitys turbulent and not always glorious journey through history. In the course of it, the influences of many characters unfold, some familiar, some not so well-known. The involvement of human authority has grown, sometimes at the expense of its mission. Schisms, misbehaviour and wars took place on the way and more recently the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution had their effect with huge social consequences, leading to the 20th century with two world wars and the use of nuclear weapons against whole cities. After the Cold War the threat of global warming was identified while improvements in health, education, diversity and well-being were made, albeit limited in many parts of the world. Christ had preached peace, forgiveness, love and hope, a message that the early Christians followed dutifully in the face of heavy persecution. The Story of Christianity takes a neutral look at evidence over time as to whether the human Church institutions followed Christs message as they grew. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Royal Navy's Submarine Command Course, or 'Perisher', is a unique course, training, assessing and qualifying officers for submarine command which is, itself, unique, challenging and demanding; the epitome of mission command, with no succour, referral or support in a continuously threatening environment. It is therefore essential that those 'in command' are proven to be worthy and capable of their appointment.The evolution of 'Perisher' is in recognisable periods: the earliest days, following the submarine's introduction into the Royal Navy, was an autodidactic existence with COs learning from their peers and by experimentation. By 1917 circumstances had conflated to create the Periscope School and the Periscope Course to train and qualify COs whose characteristics were now fully formed. The interwar period was a difficult time, but it produced new submarines and technological innovations just in time for the Second World War and the most intense evolutionary period for 'Perisher'. Post-1945 to 1969 experienced two evolutions: Commander Sandy Woodward's codification of the art of attacking and a shift in emphasis from purely 'periscope eye' attacking toward the development of safety and tactical prowess in students. In the 1970s-1980s, two parallel courses satisfied the demand for COs from an expanding diesel-nuclear submarine fleet using SSKs and then in 1989, an SSN. The final period, 1990-2017 continues today with an all-nuclear Perisher and a curriculum to meet a changing battlespace, new weapons and tactics. Throughout its history, 'Perisher' has shaped the submarine commanding officer and he, in return, has shaped 'Perisher'. The story of the unique course which must be passed in order to command a Royal Navy submarine. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Australia had never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals and the odds were stacked against them when they started their campaign for West Germany 1974 with only the top 16 nations qualifying. But with a team of part-time players mostly born outside the country, often subject to abuse and written off as no-hopers, the Socceroos, under their brilliant young coach Rale Rasic, shocked everyone. The story of how a group of mainly immigrant part-timers represented Australia at the 1974 Word Cup in West Germany. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This up-to-date informative and fully illustrated guide provides all the information you need to gain and then safeguard your hard-won licence, go to work successfully in the industry and enhance your employment opportunities. This invaluable 28 chapter handbook is written by an LGV 1 driver of 24 years' experience in collaboration with an LGV trainer for the sole purpose of helping new and returning drivers confidently and safely into work. Readers will find this comprehensive handbook beneficial, accessible and user friendly. Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a returning veteran of the open road, you will find everything you need in these chapters to support your way forward, including: * In depth tips and advice for passing the on road driving test. * An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day to day. * A clear, simplified review of the rules and regulations that you will have to abide by. * A guide to operating the various different types of trucks: curtain siders, reefers, hook loaders, skips, grabs, tippers, cranes etc. * A guide to operating the various different types of trailers: tautliners, reefers, containers, double deckers, low loaders, car transporters etc. * Step by step instructions for: loading equipment, safe loading, load securing, coupling, vehicle checks, as well as using digicards and digital tachographs. * Detailed pre-employment examination test paper and answers. * Useful, multi-scenario job advice and much more.! The 1st edition was reviewed in Truck & Driver magazine in summer 2016 and made editor's choice of the month. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Level 5 Operations / Departmental Manager has been designed and written to support those studying for the Level 5 Operations / Departmental Manager Apprenticeship or the ILM and CMI Level 5 Diplomas and Certificates and similar management qualifications at level 5. This book covers the theories and hypotheses covered in the syllabus of the qualifications and explains them in a plain and straightforward manner. The book is designed to match the modules of study in the apprenticeship standard and therefore makes selective study very straightforward. It is intended that this book will become a valuable point of reference not only whilst studying for an apprenticeship, but also afterwards, with many areas of support and guidance appropriate and relevant to a career in leadership and management after the qualification has been achieved. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Condición: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2024). 2024 1st edition. Large 4to paperback (207 x 296mm). Ppxii,332. Colour photographs throughout, line drawings, foreword by Graham Watkins. Fine new copy. A wide-ranging and comprehensive introduction to keeping and flying raptors in the UK with detailed photographs and plans for building a weathering loft and travelling box. Chapters include: Getting your bird; Diary of training Jarvis a parent-reared lanneret; The development of the falcon; The swung line, how it is made; The development of the hawk including buzzards; The hood; Foot care; Wing tip oedema; The first moult; Tail belling; Aspects of handling; Feather management; Water; the health of the bird and ailments to look out for; Mutes and pellets; Foods and food preparation; Feather plucking in Harris hawks; Dogs; Imprints; Use of telemetry and lost birds; The accomodation we offer our birds, the weathering and the loft; The weathering loft; Drawings; Materials and quantities required to build the weathering lofts; Travelling box and night quarters. .…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Every person has a story. Each has their own impressions of life and expressions of how they tell their story - mine is through poetry. In every experience may it be about the weather, a lesson learnt, a prayer or just a thought - I jot it down. I then put the words together - somehow they connect until it becomes a full story to tell. I usually write at night or at dawn - which explains the moon, the stars and wishing wells and the love of art of any form. Poetry is a hobby and I'm still learning the ropes of writing - learning to put words together like a proper writer should. The aspirations, inspirations and moments of each day - I learn. I discover more of ME and who I am as the journey continues. I discover who I have become. While my hobby keeps me on my toes, let me share this hobby (and this journey) with you. As you go along, please let me say "Thank You" for stepping into this journey with me . the glimpse of who I am. A life's journey in poetry by a nurse from the Philippines who came to Britain in 2001 Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Using the toilet can be a scary time. Go to the bathroom with Suzie and see how she uses the toilet all by herself. A story to help any child who may be anxious about going to the bathroom. If Suzie can do it, then so can you. Go to the bathroom with Suzie and see how she uses the toilet all by herself. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. It's Suzie's first day of school today and I wonder how she is feeling? Are you going to a new school too, just like Suzie? Read about Suzie's day and all the things she gets up to. It is going to be a busy time filled with lots of new things to see and do. Have a lovely time Suzie, we can't wait to hear all about it! And the same to you. Going to school is so much fun! It's Suzie's first day of school today and I wonder how she is feeling? Are you going to a new school too, just like Suzie? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Johnny Fearless is eighty-two and living at the Sycamore Tree Home for the Elderly. His nights are filled with dreams of dancing like Patrick Swayze. His mission? To execute the legendary Dirty Dancing lift with Mrs Bruce, assuming she's game, and assuming the Warden doesn't faint at the sight.Johnny Fearless and Other Stories is a collection of illustrated tales about extraordinary people attempting extraordinary things. Told in lively, rhythmic verse and brought to life with illustrations by Mark Beech, these stories are warm, witty and brimming with every day heroes - people who outwit adversity (and sometimes medical advice). Looking for a spark of inspiration? You'll find it here. A collection of illustrated tales, told in lively rhythmic verse This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Beech, Mark (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. pp 222. Original publisher's illustrated laminated boards. Issued without dust jacket. Signed presentation from the author on the front endpaper to James Hayter, "To James, best wishes, J. J. 29.7.15." ISBN: 1910864129 Fine. Signedes.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. These poems explore ageing, family, grief, loss and love in its many forms, finding meaning and tenderness in both lifes sorrows and its simple pleasures. Drawing on a rich variety of poetic forms and styles, Asling celebrates rhyme, rhythm and wordplay, while offering vivid and often poignant observations on the people, memories and everyday moments that make life worth living. Poems of ageing, love, loss and family, finding tenderness, humour and meaning in lifes sorrows and everyday joys. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…