Reissue of J A Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane J A Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing was first published in 1967 Greeted with acclaim it went on to win the Duff Cooper Prize the pre-eminent literary prize of the time Luminaries such as Ted Hughes Barry Lopez & Andrew Motion have cited it as one of the most important books in twentieth-century nature writing Despite the association of peregrines with the wild outer reaches of the British Isles The Peregrine is set on the flat marshes of the Essex coast where J A Baker spent long winters looking & writing about the visitors from the uplands
- peregrines that spend the winter hunting the huge flocks of pigeons & waders that share the desolate landscape with them This new edition of the timeless classic published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first publication features an afterword by one of the book's greatest admirers Robert Macfarlane
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Another from Jackie Beere's ' Perfect' stable this simple but highly effective little book is designed to help bring the best out of all English departments during that all-important Ofsted visit It is written by David Didau a highly effective & innovative head of English at a school where Independent Thinking is a trustee 160 pages Didau David ...

This unique authorized programme provides an exclusive & personal insight into the world of Jonny Wilkinson one of the most high-profile players in the world today Although still only 24 the England & Lions fly-half has already scored over 500 test points for England & has every chance of becoming the leading points scorer of all time before his glittering career comes to an end Already he is a sporting icon Here in his own words & for the first time Jonny talks exclusively about his meteoric rise to the top from promising schoolboy to world beater Complete with tributes from some of the greats in the game such as Michael Lynagh Joel Stransky Gavin Hastings Rob Andrew & Will Carling this programme captures all the best action from his incredible career with Newcastle England & the Lions ...

Whether you call it your sanctuary retreat oasis or spa the bath is unlike any other room in the house It can be the most private & indulgent of spaces or a simple public one in which guests need to feel comfortable Today&s bath is an expression of personal style & priorities & the luxurious focal point of sophisticated interiors Creating the perfect bath has become an obsession for homeowners & designers Yet perhaps no room in the house requires as much forethought & planning as the bath In The Perfect Bath Barbara Sallick explores the process of designing a bathroom in great detail & with beautiful images She shares exquisite favorite & esteemed baths talks with top designers-including Suzanne Lovell Pamela Shamshiri Thomas O& Brien Lee Mindel Gil Schafer Tim Clarke & Steven Gambrel-about their work & offers important how-to advice for homeowners Combining evocative informative photography with an authoritative engaging narrative The Perfect Bath will be an essential lasting resource ...

In this heart-warming laugh-out-loud story of friendship accident-prone Pansy tries her very hardest to be the most perfect guest to her friend Walter with hilarious & calamitous results! From children's author & illustrator Paula Metcalf comes a witty & fun-filled story of friendship Walter is really a very neat & tidy dog His house is his pride & joy & he gets quite nervous when guests come round When his best friend Pansy asks to stay though Walter is so excited! She's just a teeny weeny squirrel after all how much trouble can she possibly be?! But when Pansy tries her very best to be helpful things just seem to keep going wrong! Nothing
- from Walter's trousers to his curtains to his beloved br&-new teapot
- is safe from accident-prone Pansy! Is she turning out to be the worst guest there ever was?

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That' said Mr Borthwick was the best hamburger I've ever tasted!' Joe has just created the yummiest juciest most delicious hamburger ever
- & his friend Mr Borthwick wants to sell it in his new hamburger shop But there's a problem
- Joe has completely forgotten the recipe & the shop is opening very soon A pinch of this a touch of that & a spoonful of something elsethe race is on for Joe to remember!

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The Cathars a group of heretical Christians from all walks of society high & low flourished in what is now the Languedoc in Southern France Their subversive beliefs brought down on them the wrath of Popes & monarchs & provoked a brutal ' Crusade' against them 272 pages O' Shea Stephen ...

An exclusive short story for World Book Day from one of our bestselling authors Sometimes all we need is a relaxing holiday in the sun For Anthony & Carole a week in a lovely Greek hotel has helped them mend the cracks in their marriage For widowed Jessica it's the longest she's ever gone without visiting her beloved husband's grave However when the flight doesn't go according to plan they are each forced to face up to the very things they have been avoiding for so long By the time they land they have learnt important life lessons about themselves & each other which change them forever ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Special Edition Combo Pack 2 x Blu-ray 2 x DVD
- limited edition O-Card Cover For most people finding a dead body on their vacation would mean the vacation is over However for Souhei Saikawa a professor of architecture & his student Moe Nishinosono a math prodigy it&s a different kind of challenge Genius programmer Shiki Magata one of Souhei&s idols is inexplicably murdered inside the sealed research lab she disappeared to after being found innocent of her parents& murder As Souhei & Moe take the first steps into a deadly new world they must untangle the complex web of events & clues leading up to the murder With danger creeping up around them this may be the last mystery this pair of human anomalies attempts to solve in THE PERFECT INSIDER! The Perfect Insider contains episodes 1-11 Special Features Clean Opening & Closing Animations Language Japanese Subtitles English
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The Perfect Maths Lesson is about much more than knowing the correct answers Ian Loynd presents tried & tested strategies to maximise learning & to make maths enjoyable engaging & comprehendible 128 pages Loynd Ian ...