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Paperback. Condición: Good. A self-confessed malcontent takes to the road and discovers the joy to be found in the simplest of pursuits.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. An explosive, controversial account of the collapse of RBS and the collapse of the British economy.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Mini Encyclopedia British Widllife is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the wild animals, birds and flowers around the UK. This compact guide includes more than 300 different species, each with a comprehensive overview and a highly detailed illustration with labels. Vital stats, including size and distribution, are presented in a fact panel. Colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. A perfect introduction to animal books for kids, Mini Encyclopedia British Wildlife is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia British Wildlife: # Wild Britain: Animals from abroad, Watching wildlife and Wildlife in spring# Create a Wildlife Garden# Mammals: Hedgehog, Mole and Badger# Birds: Cuckoo, Robin, Magpie# Amphibians & Reptiles: Adder, Grass snake and Slow worm# Freshwater Fish: Carp, Roach and Salmon# Minibeasts: Woodlouse, Grasshopper and Ant# Wildflowers: Daisy, Ivy and Poppy># Trees & Shrubs: Apple, Mulberry and Holly>Fascinating facts to enthrall kids: # Fulmars defend their nests energetically, and may eject a foul-smelling 'fulmar oil' at persistent intruders.# Frogs have long, sticky tongues that they shoot out to catch flies and other insects. Frogs are friends to gardeners as they also eat pests, such as snails and slugs.# Dried daisy flowers are used in traditional remedies for treating coughs and colds, diseases of the joints and minor wounds. Authors: Barbara Taylor, Jinny Johnson Pages: 384 Age: 8+ Dimensions: 5 X 6.5 Format: Paperback with graining, curved corners and neon ink ISBN: 9781782094425.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Memoirs by former prisoners of war of the Japanese invariably make for moving reading but Colonel Owtrams account of his years of captivity has a special significance. After being captured in Singapore and transported to the infamous Burma railway he was appointed the British Camp Commandant at Chungkai, one of the largest POW camps. Many ex-prisoners testified to the mental and physical courage that he showed protecting POWs from the worst excesses of their captors. Of course his account does not admit to this but what is clear is that in addition to the deprivation and hardship suffered by all POWs, the author bore heavy responsibility for those under his charge and the daily trauma of dealing with the unpredictable Japanese. It is not only the prisoners who suffered but their families at home. The postscript written by the authors daughters vividly demonstrates the agonies of doubt and worry that loved ones went through and the effect of the experience on all.…

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Paperback. Condición: Good. It is widely known that Charles Dickens gave public readings of his works, and that those readings were enormously popular. Far less well known are the stories themselves; these were not, as is the modern fashion, taken verbatim from the published novels. Instead, Dickens trimmed, reworded, and re-shaped material from the novels to create stories that would be self-contained artistic entities. These concise "performance fictions," shaped in every way to be accessible to a broad audience, are in many ways an ideal introduction to Dickens's work for the modern reader. Four of the most successful of these short works have been selected for this volume, including "The Story of Little Dombey" (perhaps the most emotionally affecting of all the readings, and described by Dickens as his "greatest triumph everywhere") and the violent and suspenseful "Sikes and Nancy" (Dickens's overpowering performances of which were said to have contributed to his death). Provided in the contextual materials is a selection of reviews and contemporary descriptions that comment on Dickens's manner of performance and audience reception. A brief excerpt from Dombey and Son is also included, illustrating the extensive revision process that led to "The Story of Little Dombey.".…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Never has there been a better reason to move your picnic out of the backyard. This guide offers 40 feasts for the eye, the mind and the palate.

Hardback. Condición: Good. On August 25, 1833, the British convict ship Amphitrite, filled with more than one hundred women prisoners and their children along with a crew of thirteen, left London for a convict colony in New South Wales.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 95 different species, along with information on 434 recommended varieties, hybrids and cultivars perfect for BC gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their common sense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground--wet or dry, in sun or shade, coastal or alpine--into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year: * Flower and foliage colors * Height and spread ranges * Blooming periods * How and when to start your plants * Planting strategies * Light, water and nutrient needs * Choosing the best perennials for different growing conditions * Over 530 colour photographs.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A self-confessed malcontent takes to the road and discovers the joy to be found in the simplest of pursuits.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Who invented the pub quiz?The British, of course!Who doesn't enjoy a rousing question-and-answer session over a pint and some scratchings? Indeed, what higher calling is there than standing in the pub loudly demanding answers to difficult questions like 'd'you want some?' Here, for your pleasure, Britain's leading pub landlord, The Pub Landlord, presents the finest collection of facts imaginable. Enjoy the attention of friends and strangers by revealing how many James Bonds there were, how many times the French have capitulated and exactly how long those pickled eggs have been in that jar on the bar.The ladies love a well-read man and this book will give you the tools needed to impress her (don't worry, answers are included). None of your French-type philosophical musings here. No, this is a proper quiz for the Great British Public. In a public house. Or your living room. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. This humorous collection contains 5,000 comic quotations from the funny men and women who have entertained the British for over one hundred years. Quotes from British comedians new and old: from Oscar Wilde to John Cleese, Edith Sitwell to Eddie Izzard. This definitive collection also features hilarious quotes from popular contemporary comedians, columnists, celebrities, and critics.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. * A fascinating and witty tour of Britain's architectural history from the bestselling author of AMO, AMAS, AMAT AND ALL THAT - out now in paperback.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Southwestern British Columbia s bestselling and most comprehensive hiking guide is bigger and better than ever. It guides hikers of all abilities around lakes, rivers, and mountains from the North Shore and Howe Sound to Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and east to the Fraser Valley and Hope-Manning Park. Each route contains directions to the trailhead, photographs and descriptions, distance and elevation gains, estimated hiking times, and points of natural or historical interest. In this new edition, the authors offer up the latest trail information and all-new maps to make route-finding easier, plus an expanded, more detailed index that helps hikers chose a trail that's appropriate for the season, the timeframe, and their level of fitness. Engagingly written, meticulously researched, and thoughtfully organized by area, it s the region s ultimate guide for trekking year-round.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. In 1996 he founded green energy company Ecotricity based on principles of social, financial and environmental sustainability, and changed the landscape of UK energy forever.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Covering over a thousand years of royal history, Matt Richardson highlights the triumphs, tragedies, and scandals that are central to this rich heritage.

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Paperback. Condición: Good. A social, economic and cultural history of British rock climbing and mountaineering charting the conditions that gave rise to the sport, and the achievements and motives of those who have shaped its development over 200 years. Today's climbers share a desire to escape from urban society but what makes them take that unjustifiable risk.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. The I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue team of Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor, in the company of their esteemed chairman Humphrey Lyttelton, have been recording their BBC radio show around the UK for longer than any of them can remember .that's about week - or twenty minutes in the case of Barry Cryer. At each venue Humph would present a short history of the location, written by Iain Pattinson, to the mutual delight of the audience, the team and their delightful scorer Samantha (who somehow always found time for a rewarding poke in the area's backstreets). We are privileged to present, in gazetteer form, the very best of Humph's local histories from Radio 4's multi award-winning 'antidote to panel games'. As accurate as Wikipedia and as comprehensive as Reader's Digest, this unique guide tells you everything you never knew you wouldn't ever need to know about the background and inhabitants of Britain's most prominent towns and cities. The intelligent reader will waste no time in adding it to their collection. Bristol - It was from Bristol in 1497 that John Cabot set off to find a new route to the Spice Islands by sailing north-west. He instead discovered a strange, hostile world which he named 'Newfoundland', until the natives explained that they actually called it 'Swansea'. Nottingham - It's well documented in official records that the city's original name was 'Snottingham' or 'home of Snotts', but when the Normans came, they couldn't pronounce the initial letter 'S', so decreed the town be called 'Nottingham' or the 'home of Notts'. It's easy to understand why this change was resisted so fiercely by the people of Scunthorpe. Brighton - A settlement is first recorded in Brighton as long as ago as 3000BC, when Celtic Druids practised their ancient worship of oaks, mistletoe and virgins, and indeed, oaks and mistletoe are still plentiful in Brighton.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Find out just how British you jolly well are: 500 multiple choice questions based on the Home Office Citizenship test Can you beat the 51% of British 18- to 24-year-olds who failed the test.

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Hardback. Condición: Good. From a Scottish waterfall three times the height of Niagara Falls to the last foreign invasion of Britain, The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer brings together hundreds of remarkable facts concerning different locations across Britain and Ireland. An As much an accessible and informative reference book as it is an entertaining miscellany.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Britons work longer hours than almost any other nation in Europe, taking fewer public holidays, laboring from Monday to Friday on the promise of a blissful weekend of fun. But how do we spend our precious days off? When asked what you did at the weekend, will you mutter something about shelves and how hard it was to park.…

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Paperback. Condición: Fair. With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Full-color guide - Make your trip to U.S. & British Virgin Islands unforgettable with illustrated features, 22 maps, and 125 color photos. Customize your trip with simple planning tools - Top experiences & attractions - Island comparison charts - Easy-to-read color maps Explore the St. Thomas, St. John, Tortola, and beyond - Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more - Word of Mouth tips from fellow Fodor's travelers - Illustrated features on Diving and Chartering a Yacht - Best beachcombing, day sails, and shopping opportunities Opinions from destination experts - Fodor's Virgin Islands-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts - Frequently updated to provide the latest information.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 95 different species, along with information on 434 recommended varieties, hybrids and cultivars perfect for BC gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their common sense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground--wet or dry, in sun or shade, coastal or alpine--into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year: * Flower and foliage colors * Height and spread ranges * Blooming periods * How and when to start your plants * Planting strategies * Light, water and nutrient needs * Choosing the best perennials for different growing conditions * Over 530 colour photographs.…