Although not the first sports cars produced by Morris Garages (MG) the MG T-Series set themselves apart with an impressive radiator flanked by sweeping fenders & sparkling performance The cars featured an ash-wood body covered in steel bolted to the chassis & had leaf-spring suspension In this readable & informative book the author follows the development of the various MG T-Series models including the prewar Midgets & the MG TC TD & TF The book covers the technical developments such as the introduction of synchromesh gearing & hydraulic brakes as well as new engines Due to the post-war popularity of the cars in the United States after American GIs shipped examples back from Britain modifications were made for US editions Soon celebrities such as Clark Gable were driving them The author also describes the competing interests within the BMC group as other sports cars such as the Triumph TR2 & Austin Healey 100 were also developed As this book shows however whatever the competition the MG T-Series were always a class apart ...

An epic adventure of daring legend & legacy begins below the floorboards of Camelot Below the carpets & flagstones of Camelot lies a secret world much like Arthur's royal court Lord Yvers Christopher leads the castle creatures with a steady paw upholds a tenuous truce with the animals of the Darkling Woods & guards the world's greatest treasure the Holy Grail Unknown to the knights above the mice of the round table strive to ensure the safety of all who live within the castle walls human & otherwise So when Yvers is assassinated the whole of Camelot is at risk His grandson Calib Christopher must follow in his pawsteps but does the young mouse have the strength & power to lead his people & unite with the Darklings against the evil that threatens them all? A rich fun fantastical new series from new talent Julie Leung ...

The young mouse Karic seeks to rescue his family from slavery & save his people from rat oppression by reuniting the legendary Mice Templar But the Templar have been sundered by a vicious civil war distrustful of one another & despised by the very people they failed to protect The fate of all creatures now rests in the paws of one small mouse if only he can find the courage & strength to become one of the Templar knights himself ...

This beautifully designed cookbook will appeal to health-conscious home chefs & gardeners & those looking to expand their interest in sustainable consumption with a collection of mouthwatering recipes for easily incorporating the healthy & nutritious baby greens into everyday meals The East End s Good Water Farms teamed up with top food bloggers & chefs to offer creative microgreens-driven recipes Traditionally used more for garnish here microgreens are elevated to key ingredients in unexpected & delicious ways More than twenty varieties of microgreens are featured The sixty recipes include roasted figs with lemon balm & fennel microgreens; grilled red cabbage & violet radish daikon noodles with red shiso microgreen dressing; Parmesan & farro risotto with truffle roasted monkfish arugula fennel & red mustard microgreens; & coconut water microgreen pops Along with artful photography of plated dishes this comprehensive cookbook

Includes:: a section on how to save money by easily growing your own microgreens at home year-round & a microgreens glossary

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A lavishly illustrated exploration of the prevalent architecture & landscaping style of the mid-century period (c 1940-1970) & its links with modern-day living this sumptuous garden design book features examples of contemporary interpretations of the style as well as expert advice & tips on how you can achieve the style for yourself In the second half of the twentieth century outdoor living was born Even modest homes were open plan with large picture windows that brought the outside in
- & a deck or platform was the perfect answer to extending living outdoors These lived-in spaces were easy to maintain with their limited plant palette & focus on structure & hard landscaping They offered a space in which to relax & enjoy valuable leisure time a pursuit that is as relevant now as it was then Contrast was the design dynamic
- a response to the energy that was fuelled by people's hope for a bright future after the Second World War Outdoors this translated into a lively interplay of textures & colours between hardscaping materials pieces of outdoor art & striking specimen plants The first part of this seminal book charts the evolution of the MCM aesthetic starting with Frank Lloyd Wright's ' Usonion' houses & finishing with Cliff May's ranch houses looking at spaces outside & within & design influences from Europe The second part focuses on classic & contemporary interpretations of the style in exceptional gardens from all over the world It offers a unique insight into this period of seismic shift in garden design & will be a rich source of inspiration for garden makers today

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The great Empire of Ice
- Chung Kuo
- has finally been shaken after more than two centuries of peace enforced by brutal tyranny

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Frankie Heck is a superhero Well no not an actual superhero--but sometimes it seems to Frankie as though getting her kids out the door for school every morning is a superheroic act Middle aged middle class & living in the middle of the country this harried wife & working mother of three uses her wry wit & sense of humor to try to get her family through each day intact Frankie has a job (not a career) selling cars at the town&s only surviving car dealer; her husband Mike is a manager at the local quarry In between juggling shifts & picking up fast food dinners eaten in front of the TV Frankie & Mike raise their kids with love & solid Midwestern practicality Axl is the oldest a teenage jock who is eating the family out of house & home & walks around in his underwear Then there&s Sue their extraordinarily ordinary pre-teen daughter who fails at everything with great gusto Brick the youngest son is an odd kid whose best friend is his backpack Together they&re putting The Middle on the map Extra content ...

Deluxe boxed gift set of pocket edition hardbacks featuring JRR Tolkien's most popular works which together tell the tale of Bilbo & Frodo Baggins & of the War of the Ring When they were first published The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings became instant classics Treasured by readers young & old these works of sweeping fantasy steeped in unrivalled magic & otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world This new boxed set published to mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien's remarkable world of Middle-earth & to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins & the Hobbits' part in the epic quest for the Ring
- beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf & culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo & Gollum atop Mount Doom & Bilbo's departure to the Grey Havens
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The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it But will it finally toll for Sean Dillon & company in the explosive new thriller of murder terrorism & revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author In Ulster Northern Ireland a petty criminal kills a woman in a drunken car crash Her sons swear revenge In London Sean Dillon & his colleagues in the Prime Minister's private army' fresh from defeating a deadly al-Qaeda operation receive a warning You may think you have weakened us but you have only made us stronger' In Washington DC a special projects director with the CIA frustrated at not getting permission from the President for his daring anti-terrorism plan decides to put it in motion anyway Soon the ripples from these events will meet & overlap creating havoc in their wake Desperate men will act secrets will be revealed
- & the midnight bell will toll
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The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it But will it finally toll for Sean Dillon & company in the explosive new thriller of murder terrorism & revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author In Ulster Northern Ireland a petty criminal kills a woman in a drunken car crash Her sons swear revenge In London Sean Dillon & his colleagues in the Prime Minister's private army' fresh from defeating a deadly al-Qaeda operation receive a warning You may think you have weakened us but you have only made us stronger' In Washington DC a special projects director with the CIA frustrated at not getting permission from the President for his daring anti-terrorism plan decides to put it in motion anyway Soon the ripples from these events will meet & overlap creating havoc in their wake Desperate men will act secrets will be revealed
- & the midnight bell will toll
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